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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1964

Page

6

Stottlemyre Paces Yankees In 3-1 Win Over Orioles

Pitcher Mel Stottlemyre earned his second win of the week for the New York Yankees as they beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1. The victory pulled NY within 2 games of Baltimore with pennant talk rising from manager Yogi Berra.

Jim Becker Associated Press Mel Stottlemyre New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Yankees Orioles Yogi Berra Chicago White Sox Red Sox Boston Chicago White Sox Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Kansas City Washington Los Angeles Angels

Automobile deaths in the United States since 1900 total an estimated 1.4 million

An estimated 1.4 million persons have been killed in automobile accidents in the United States since 1900, reflecting the long toll of early road travel on public safety.

Sam Puzzled About Oilers Sixth of Series on Pro Football

Sam Baugh returns to AFL with the Houston Oilers as he navigates a strengthened league. He traded Jacky Lee for Bud McFadin and plans to use George Blanda long term, while Don Trull also shines. Injuries threaten Banfield and Burrell. backfield and line shuffles dominate camp as Oilers eye a new RB and aim to rebound from last year’s 6-8 finish.

Houston Houston Sammy Baugh American Football League Houston Oilers Slingin Sam Pop Ivy Oilers Jacky Lee Denver Broncos Bud McFadin Baugh Don Trull George Blanda Blanda Trull Baylor New York Titans Tony Banfield Odle Burrell Mississippi State Bill Cannon Scott Appleton Texas Appleton Gary Cutsinger McFadin Ed Husmann Don Floyd Danny Brabham Arkansas Doug Cline Johnny Baker

Flood posts eight hits as Cardinals fall to Dodgers

Curt Flood collected eight hits in the doubleheader, four of them against Sandy Koufax, tying a long-standing NL mark. The Cardinals lost the opener 3-0 and won the nightcap 4-0, while Koufax earned his 19th win and his league leading ERA dropped to 1.74. The Phillies were beaten by the Mets 12-4, keeping Milwaukee and Chicago’s results in play across the league.

Flood St. Louis Cardinals Baltimore Joe Kelley Cleveland Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax St. Louis Ron Perranoski Stan Rojek Pittsburgh Koufax Phillies New York Mets Giants Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Pirates Cincinnati Houston Dodgers Whitey Ford New York Yankees Dean Chance Los Angeles Angels Braves Eddie Mathews Gene Oliver Willie Mays Willie McCovey Orlando Cepeda del Crandall Dick Bertell Andre Rodgers Jimmy Stewart Pirate al McBean Donn Clendenon Bill Mazeroski Frank Robinson Ken Johnson Reds Joey Jay Colts

Courtney Takes St. Paul Open Title Hopes

Young Chuck Courtney, a freshman on the professional golf circuit, used mental confidence as he approached the St. Paul Open, aiming to prove his potential with a strong performance.

Courtney St. Paul Chuck Courtney

Constellation Seeks Final Trials Against American Eagle

Newport Rhode Island AP reports Constellation, an improved threat to front-running American Eagle, faces Columbia today as the United States 12 meter yachts begin the final trials to decide the defender of the America's Cup. American Eagle, unbeaten in preliminaries and observation trials, meets Nefertiti in the other pairing.

Newport R. I Constellation American Eagle Columbia United States Nefertiti

Davis Construction Team Faces Falks in Wichita Clash

Decatur based Davis Construction Co. meets Milwaukee Falks tonight at 9 45 in the National Baseball Congress tournament in Wichita Kansas. Earlier rain washed out last Saturday’s City Softball League playoff games, with 7 p.m. Chemstrand against Jones Vending and 8 30 p.m. Worthington versus Shangri La on the schedule. Jones Vending beat Prestolite and Shangri La defeated 3M Putter to reach the St Paul Open title, won by Shangri La in a $65 000 event. La Jolla California golfer, 23, won $11 500 Sunday for his first tour crown, joining the pro circuit in January.

Davis Construction Co Decatur Milwaukee, Wisc Wichita Kansas Chemstrand Jones Vending Worthington Shangri-La Prestolite LaJolla Calif Associated Press Baltimore Chicago New York Detroit Los Angeles Minnesota Cleveland Boston Washington Kansas City Terry Pizarro

National League Standings and Weekend Results

National League standings show Philadelphia and San Francisco leading, with Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York in pursuit. Weekend results include San Francisco over Milwaukee 8 7 and Houston over Cincinnati 7 4, plus other completed games.

Philadelphia San_ Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati i St. Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York San Francisco Cincinnati Veale Gibson Ribant Broglio Short Craig Brown

Ralston Added To Trouble List At Doubles Championship

Brookline Massachusetts AP reports the 84th National Doubles Tennis Championship enters its second day with Dennis Ralston joining the list of troubles after a twisted ankle.

Brookline Mass Dennis Ralston

Clay Group Accepts Invite to WBA Appearance

Representatives of Cassius Clay’s sponsor have accepted an invitation to appear before the World Boxing Association in Louisville Kentucky.

Louisville Cassius Clay World Boxing Association

FASTEETH Makes False Teeth Stay Secure And Fresh

Learn to avoid embarrassing moments with loose dentures by sprinkling FASTEETH on plates. The alkaline powder helps teeth hold firmer and feel more comfortable while reducing plate odor. Available at drug counters nationwide.

Dowdy's two-run homer sinks Roede in Pony World Series

Den ny Dowdy hit a two-run homer in the first inning to put Birmingham Alabama ahead for good as they defeated Roede California 6-2 to win the Junior League Pony World Series title.

Rockford, Ill Denny Dowdy Birmingham Ala Roede Calif

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