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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1964

Page

7

Tanner East Limestone battle ends with 13 7 victory

Tanner-East Limestone defeated Tanner Rattlers 13-7 on a late fourth quarter fumble return for a TD by Jackie Burgreen. East Limestone pressured Tanner led by Jerry Sandlin and Larry Thrasher while Nash directed Tanner late rally but fell short as Burgreen scored and Sandlin powered the Indian offense.

Phillip Kyle Daily Tanner East Limestone Tanner Rattlers Rattler Aldians Jimmy Nash Herschel Swanner Larry Thrasher Ardmore Tigers Ardmore Jackie Burgreen Indians Jerry Sandlin Donnie Burgreen Rattlers Henry White Thrasher Limestone White Doug Smith Danny Webb Sandlin Burgreen

Milwaukee Defeats Davis Construction In Wichita Showdown

Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, defeated Davis Construction of Decatur 5-4 in the National Baseball Congress tournament at Wichita Kansas before about 10 000 fans. Davis had six infield errors and four hits led by Hinds Lewis Sharp and Mathis. Montie Sharp earned relief win and Alvin Smith started for Davis. Kingsport eliminates Prichard in Kansas tournament with 11 5 win ending a 31 game streak.

Phillip Kyle Daily Sports Milwaukee Wisc Davis Construction Decatur Wichita Kan Davis Robert Hinds Don Lewis Montie Sharp Vernon Mathis Alvin Smith Sharp Shorty Florence Kingsport Tenn Prichard Ala Kinsgport Alabama

Decatur Aims for Wichita Tournament Double Elimination

Decatur advances with a double elimination format and faces either Mississippi or Arizona State champions in the Wichita tournament on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The matchup pits Decatur against a strong regional winner as they pursue advancement.

Decatur Wichita Mississippi Arizona

Worthington Chemstrand Win In City Softball Playoffs

Worthington and Chemstrand took easy victories at Delano to advance in the City Softball League playoffs. Chemstrand broke open with a four run first inning to beat Jones Weading 5 1. Red Wallace and Ray Love had two singles each while Bennie Godfrey added a triple and single. Errors hurt Jones Vending who committed six miscues.

Chemstrand Worthington Delano Jones Weading Red Wallace Ray Love Bennie Godfrey Jones John Landers Dave Pennington Jim Melson Shangrila Henry Miller Ray Stephenson Miller Shangri la McClanahan Prestolite Jones Vending

Elkmont Red Devils Fall to Tigers 39 0 in County Tilt

Elkmont made a late first half push but the Tigers dominated with Phil Gates scoring four touchdowns and John Witt also contributing as ELKMONT’s defense allowed 39 points in the county game. Gates opened the scoring with a three yard run and added a 93 yard dash before the half.

Elkmont Ardmore Tigers Elkmont Red Devils West Limestone Tanner Red Devils Phil Gates John Maddox Tiger Ronnie Miller Gates John Witt Johnny Vickers

Hearing Set On Durocher Case

Los Angeles AP report says a hearing is set to decide if a battery complaint against Dodger coach Leo Durocher should be sued. Deputy City Attorney Robert O Young said the hearing is scheduled for August 26 at City Hall. Robert Hallsworth, 29, is mentioned in connection with the case.

LOS Angeles Dodger Leo Durocher Robert O. Young City Hall Robert Hallsworth

Dodger Coach Durocher Accused of Punching Fan

Downeyn alleges he was punched by Durocher while waiting in the Dodger Stadium parking lot with his stepdaughter for an autograph. The incident centers on a confrontation between the man and the coach.

Downeyn Durocher Dodger Stadium

Football season boom seen as tickets soar across leagues

An Associated Press survey says the 1958 NFL and AFL seasons will set gate records with widespread sellouts. Giants and Eagles push season-ticket totals toward capacity, Redskins rise to 29,000, Browns near 30,000, and other cities report strong advance sales and television plans. Exhibition doubleheader on Sept. 5 is sold out.

Associated Press Washington Redskins New York Jets American Football League Titans NFL New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Baltimore Memorial Stadium Cleveland Browns

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