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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1964

Page

8

Indians Doubleheader Sweep Highlights Weekend Upset

Sam McDowell pitched four strong innings in game one but left with stomach cramps and was hospitalised after a 6-1 Cleveland win over Detroit. Larry Brown delivered a clutch pinch hit in game two as Cleveland completed the sweep amid a star-filled major league day.

Dick Couch Associated Press Sam McDowell Larry Brown Cleveland Indians Detroit McDowell Birdie Tebbetts Cleveland Brown Tebbetts Municipal Stadium Tebbets

Baseball Standings and Results Review From Weekend Games

Major league results recap includes Detroit over Cleveland 2 1 Chicago over Washington 9 6 and New York over Minnesota 6 4. Sunday scores feature Chicago 2 3 Washington 1 1 Cleveland 6 2 Detroit 1 1 with a doubleheader noted. Standings highlight key batting and pitching leaders across American and National Leagues.

Associated Press New York Baltimore Chicago Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Washington Minnesota Boston Kreutzer Clevelan Denevan Pappas Los Angele Belinsky

Barons Drop Twin Bill in Baseball Action

Birmingham Barons suffered a doubleheader loss 4-3 and 7-5 on Sunday dropping their streak to 11 losses in eight games yet holding a three game lead in the Southern League. Knoxville beat the Barons, Ken Sanders earned his first loss of the season, while Chattanooga and Lynchburg won in other league games.

Associated Press San Francisco al Dark Giants Pittsburgh Duke Snider Bob Bailey Pirates Dark Billy O Dell Ron Herbel Roberto Clemente O Dell Clemente Jerry Lynch Philadelphia Phillies Wine Maury Wills Wills Dodgers Phillies St. Louis Ci Cimmati Reds Deron Johnson Chicag Cubs Milwaukee Houston New York Mets Minnesta Baltimore Kansas City Chicago White Sox Lak Theia Washi Evert Cleveland Angeles Angels Boston Birmingham Barons Birmingham Lynchburg White Sox Chattanooga Macor Asheville Charlotte Columbus Kacoxville Barons Ken Sanders Smokies Knoxville Lou Hemauer Larry Daniels

Galligan Leads Macon Past Asheville with Big Day at Plate

Dave Galligan pitched and batted Macon to a win over Asheville. He earned his eleventh victory with a 72-3 inning effort and hit a three run homer in the third to push the Peaches ahead 7-3. Hal Stone relieved to preserve the lead as Charlotte shelled Yankee pitching for 13 runs on 12 hits.

Berto Campaneris Jim Gentile Manny Jimenez Ed Charles Jim Landis White Sox Bill Skowron Gerry McNertney Joel Horlen von Mossi Ed Fisher Senators Moss Ray Herbert Don Lock Washington Bob Rodgers Angels Red Sox Dick Radatz Rodgers Jim Fregosi Joe Adcock Fred Newman Dave Galligan Macon Asheville Galligan Peaches Hal Stone Columbus Charlotte Yankee Yankees Stowe Dick Burry

Wright Goes on Vacation After Milwaukee Open Win

Mick ey Wright of Dallas captured the Milwaukee Open with a 72-hole total of 259 to win her 13th LPGA tournament victory, finishing with a 72 to hold off Ruth Jessen. The 29 year old said she would vacation for a week to reset toward new goals. Wright’s Milwaukee win marks her 40th LPGA victory since turning pro a decade ago.

Dave O'Hara Associated Press Sports Milwaukee Mickey Wright Dallas Miss Wright Ruth Jessen Fier

Fitts Wins Alabama Golf Association State Amateur

Defending champion M C Fitts of Tuscaloosa won the Alabama Golf Association state amateur, finishing eight strokes ahead after a final round 75. He led by nine entering the last round and has now claimed the title for the third time, adding to wins this year at the Tuscaloosa Invitational.

Hunysville Ala M.C. Fitts Tuscaloosa Nament Fitts Fligh Billy Hamilton Anniston Dick Pride Buddy Walker Hank Johnson Birmingham Sonny Holt Elbert Jemison Jr Gene Ferrell Mobile Ed Brown Montgomery John Brisbane Huntsville Frank Wiley Decacur Richard Anthony Andalusia Kay Stavden Frank Campbell Sam Farlow Carey Walker Huntgville

Ashe Sets Sight On Championship in Wimbledon Bid

Ashe, 21, from Richmond, Va., UCLA student, defeated Clark Graebner in Beachwood, Ohio for the Eastern Grass Court title. He would be the first Black man to win a major grass court event and expressed desire to win Wimbledon.

South Orange Arthur Ashe Jr United States Negrotrou Richmond UCLA Ounday Bs Clark Graebner Beachwood Ohio Althea Gibson Ashe U.S Graebner New Eidfather Pennsylvania

Records Fall in Swim Meet Promising Olympic Hopes Rise

World and American marks fell as top swimmers led by Don Schollander and Sharon Stouder showcased speed at Foot Hill College. Substantial performances by 15 to 18 year olds hinted at Olympic Trials near August in New York, with Kevin Counsilman noting early peaks while Peter Daland expressed cautious optimism.

Foothill College U.S James Counsilman Tica Iris Peter Daland University of Southern California New York Don Schollander Santa Clara Sharon Stouder City of Commerce Schollander Ing Mariolyn Ramenoltsky Phowx Ariz Wit

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