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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1964

Page

7

Western Open Crown To Rodriquez

Chi Chi Rodriguez wins the Western Open with a 268 total and 11 000 prize. He edge closes rivals Arnold Palmer and others as Pete Cooper and Ed Dudley are credited for guiding his rise. Palmer shoots 69 to finish one behind, with Nicklaus Massengale grouping at 275.

Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Chi Chi Rodriguez Pete Cooper Pete Ed Dudley Dorado Beach Puerto Rico Cooper Sorrento Fla Dudley Chi Chi Bacheor Jack Nicklaus Doni Massengale Ken Venturi Stan Leonard Tony Lema Tom Veech Jim Ferrier Billy Jasper Juan Rodriguez Arnold Palmer

Lopez Continues Lynchburg Struggles in Southern League

Marcelino Lopez redeemed his uneven season by stifling Lynchburg again, securing a 7-2 win as Chattanooga erupted with three first-inning runs on Hank Allen’s homer. Knoxville edged Birmingham 6-5, Charlotte blanked Columbus 3-0, and Asheville crushed Macon 9-3 in other league games. Kenworthy hit his 24th homer for Lynchburg.

Associated Press Marcelino Lopez Lynchburg Lopez Knoxville Birmingham Charlotte Columbus Asheville Macon Chattanooga Hank Allen Dick Kenworthy Ken Magown Barons Magown K Cnaitints Hornets

Decatur Girls Softball Playoffs Postponed to Aug 18

The Decatur Girls Softball League playoff schedule is delayed due to the Regional tournament at Childersburg. The Decatur tournament will be held at Austinville Field with the Bobcats team competing in the regional event. Blue Haven Pool closes to the public Tuesday for the annual Water Ballet at 7 30 p.m. about 30 participants across ages will perform with no admission charged.

Decatur Childersburg Bobcats Austinville Field Blue Haven Pool

Golf Money List Results From Advertised Want Ads

A list shows players and scores from a golf event with winnings. Names include Massengale Nicklaus Venturi Ferrier Casper Lema and others, with totals ranging from 1,960 to 8,300 dollars and final scores tied around 278.

Don Massengale Jack Nicklaus Ken Venturi Jim Ferrier

Major Loop Meetings This Week

Baseball bosses open talks to find Ford Frick’s successor with Frick set to retire in 1965. Cronin Keating Cannon named as possible candidates while Warren Giles is deemed too old. Meetings cover night games free agent draft and franchise shifts.

Jack Hand Associated Press Chicago Ford Frick Frick Joe Cronin American League Kenneth Keating R-N.y Robert Cannon Milwaukee Warren Giles National League Giles Cronin Atlanta

Britannica Junior Encyclopedia Contest Winner Named

Dennis Fidler of Lexington Ohio wins the Britannica Junior Encyclopedia contest as readers mail in questions for the “Tell Me Why” feature. The article explains thirst and body water balance, noting adults are about 60 percent water and that death can result from extreme dehydration.

Dennis Fidler Lexington Ohio Shari Fryer Hallettsville Texas

Sarasota science teacher uses lesson on smoking effects

In Sarasota Florida Fred Harrington a science teacher demonstrates tobacco harm by lighting a cigarette during a lecture illustrating brown staining. The piece also includes a quiz puzzle and a segment on thirst explaining bodily salt balance and hypothalamus action with other brief items from the paper.

Sarasota, Fla Fred Harrington Sarasota High School Harrington

Man quits smoking after trick with handkerchief

Harrington recalls a moment when he blew smoke through a handkerchief and convinced himself to quit. He mentions having 19 cigarettes left in the pack but stops smoking immediately.

Atlanta Foot ball Inc seeks AFL franchise for 1965

Atlanta group led by stockbroker Charlie Leachman applied for an AFL franchise for the 1965 season. He said he delivered 25000 dollars in earnest money to AFL commissioner Joe Foss in Chicago as a first step while the group completes the application and hopes for league expansion rather than taking an existing club.

Atlanta Atlanta Football, Inc Charlie Leachman Chicao AFL Joe Foss Leachman

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