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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1964

Page

14

Frick to retire as baseball commissioner next year

Ford Frick announced plans to retire when his current term ends next September 21 1965 confirming his readiness to step aside after guiding baseball through major growth since 1951 He named no successor but said he would assist the transition if asked and club owners have been notified.

Mike Rathet Associated Press NEW York Ford Frick Frick Joe Cronin Kenneth B. Keating Robert Cannon Milwaukee Major League Player Association Cronin

Bears to air it out in College All-Stars clash at Soldier Field

Chicago plans to test the rugged College All-Stars with an aerial attack led by Bill Wade as Otto Graham faces a tough Bears defense. George Mira and Jack Concannon vie for QB action while three collegians eyed for NFL backfield spots include George Rose Mel Renfro and Jerry Rich.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Bears Soldier Field Bears Bill Wade Otto Graham Mira Jack Concannon Boston College George Rose Auburn Minnesota Mel Renfro Oregon Dallas Jerry Rich Autson West Texas State Los Angeles Graham George Mira Miami

Alex Kerr Named Champ

Beverly Hills shooter Alex Kerr won the world championship in 20 gauge skeet at Harold's Gun Club, ending the fifth day of the 1964 World Champion Skeet Shooting Tournament with a 15 gunner sudden death shootoff after 15 contestants posted perfect 100x100 scores. San Antonio’s Steve Hanzel earned junior champion honors.

Reno Nev Alex Kerr Beverly Hills Calif Steve Hanzel San Antonio Tex Kerr Harold

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