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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1964

Page

10

Pollution seen as main Alabama water problem says official

Director Claude D. Kelley of the Alabama Department of Conservation says stream pollution remains the major issue. He notes limited legal authority for enforcement, citing the Water Improvement Commission, and urges a strong anti pollution law in the upcoming May legislative session.

Alabama Department of Conservation Claude D. Kelley Kelley Conservation Department Water Improvement Commission

Jets Buy Sid Youngerman From Bills

The New York Jets acquired defensive end and tackle Sid Youngerman from the Buffalo Bills. The 6 foot 1 inch, 261 pound lineman, a Brooklyn resident and former Titans star, was added to bolster the Jets pass rush per coach Weeb Ewbank.

Peekskill N.Y New York Jets Jets Sid Youngerman Brooklyn Old Titans Buffalo Bills Weeb Ewbank

Favorites Trim Field in 16th USGA Junior Girls Golf Tour

In Leavenworth Kansas the 16th USGA National Junior Girls event proceeds to two rounds after easy opening match play. Defending champion Jan Ferraris of San Francisco beat Susan Gregory of Pine Bluff Ark 3 and 2 and faces Susan Lance of Woodland Hills Calif next. Peggy Conley of Spokane Wash the 1963 runner up and medalist eliminated Karin Hayes of Kansas City 3 and 2 and faces Judy Jehle of Montgomery Ala. Jehle beat Lynn Mercer of Bethesda Md 2 and 1 Wednesday.

Janis Ferraris San Francisco Susan Gregory Pine Bluff Ark Susan Lance Woodland Hills Calif Becky Glasscock Peggy Conley Spokane Wash Karin Hayes Kansas City Judy Jehle Montgomery Ala Jehle Lynn Mercer Bethesda

Giants stumble as White stars in Cardinals win

Bill White fueled a St. Louis rally with three hits and two key RBIs, lifting the Cardinals to a 6-4 victory over the first-place San Francisco Giants. The win widened the pennant gap as Philadelphia moved four games ahead with a 6-5 win over Chicago, while Koufax earned his 18th win for the Dodgers.

Mike Rathet San Francisco Giants Bill White White St. Louis Cardinals Giants

Phillies Could Match Longest Win Streak

Philadelphia leads the National League with a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs as Wes Covington belted a eighth inning homer to push their run to 4-2 before Chicago tied it in the ninth. Covington credits GM John Quinn and manager Gene Mauch for the club’s surge after trades brought in players like Tony Taylor and Johnny Callison. Quinn's moves have the Phils aiming for a six game streak to equal the league-best mark set by St. Louis earlier.

Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phils Ruben Amaro Phils Gene Mauch Tony Venton Cubs Ron Santo Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Mauch Phillies Cago Cubs Phila Wes Covington Delphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Covington RBI Milwaukee Bobby Wine John Quinn Quinn Tony Taylor Cookie Jojas Johnny Callison Gus Triandos Jim Bunning Ed Roebuck Tony Gonzales Frank Thomas Maunch Kansas City Bobby del Greco

Cardinals tipped for NFL East title in 1964 season

St Louis Cardinals coach Wally Lemm sees maturity from last season’s contention as key. With quarterback Charley Johnson and receiver Sonny Randle leading an improved offense, Lemm hopes Bill Triplett’s injury replacement and a strong defense lift the Cards to the Eastern championship in 1964.

Bill Triplett John David Crow Crow Lemm Charley Johnson Johnson Sonny Randle Bobby Joe Conrad NFL Taz Anderson Jackie Smith Prentice Gautt

Guilbault Humbles Birmingham In 2-0 Chattanooga Win

Marcel Guilbault of Chattanooga held the Birmingham Barons to two singles as the Barons were blanked 2-0. It was his 11th win against nine losses with sixth place Chattanooga. He retired 42 3 innings before an error let a runner reach base. Woody Huyhe followed with a single for Birmingham’s first hit.

Guilbault Chattanooga Woody Huyhe Barons Ossie Cheverrin Birmingham

Linda Mottice Wins Senior Ladies Figures Title

Linda Mottice a 20 year old secretary from Akron Ohio won the senior ladies figures title Wednesday in the North American Roller Skating Championships. The item also notes Sid Youngerman a veteran defensive end and Buffalo original member was bought Wednesday.

Louisville Linda Mottice Akron Ohio Sid Youngerman Buf Falo Wednesday

Speedy Scot Draws No 2 Post in Roosevelt Championship

Westbury New York AP reports harness racing star Speedy Scot, 1963 Horse of the Year, drew post position No 2 as 3-5 favorite for the $50,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway Saturday night, aiming to beat six rivals.

Westbury N.Y Speedy Scot Roosevelt Raceway

Warriors Sign No 1 Draft Choice Barry Kramer

San Francisco officials announced the signing of Barry Kramer, the Warriors' No 1 draft pick from New York University, on Wednesday.

San Francisco San Francisco Warriors Barry Kramer New York University

Nevada commission approves Giardello Carter titles bout contract

The Nevada State Athletic Commission approved contracts between Silver State Sports Club Inc and champion Joey Giardello and Rubin Hurricane Carter for the October 23 middleweight title fight in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Nev Nevada State Athletic Commission Silver State Sports Club Inc Joey Giardello Rubin Hurricane

Buenos Aires Club Wins South American Championship

Buenos Aires defeated Nacional of Uruguay 1 0 to capture the South American Soccer Club title before about 100000 spectators.

Buenos Aires Independiente Argentina Nacional Uruguay

Jets of the American Football League

The New York Jets compete in the American Football League marking their role as a prominent professional football team during the league era.

Peekskill, N.Y The New York Jets American Football League

Widener Re elected President of National Museum of Racing

George D. Widener was re elected president of the National Museum of Racing at the trustees annual meeting held Tuesday night in Saratoga Springs New York AP report confirms Widener continues as head of the museum following the election results and remarks by board members.

Saratoga Springs George D. Widener The National Museum of Racing

One man still at sea in England to Newport yacht race

Dr. Robert McCurdy and the ketch Tami Marie reached Nova Scotia after the fleet was declared finished and then continued toward the United States, leaving one racer still en route.

Newport, RJ England Newport Robert McCurdy Nova Scotia United States

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