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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1964

Page

9

Decatur Players Enter Alabama PGA Pro Junior

Decatur will be represented at the Alabama PGA Pro Junior golf tournament in Tuscaloosa this week. Pro Bill Curtis and teammates Sandy Ruark George Jones and Danny Lawrence will compete as part of about 25 teams. Eighteen holes are set for today and another 18 for Tuesday. Season tickets for Decatur High School games go on sale at Riverside School ticket office through Saturday August 29 at noon. Phone orders are not accepted and inquiries should not be directed to the City Board of Education or Riverside School.

Decatur Alabama Tuscaloosa Decatur Country Club Bill Curtis Sandy Ruark George Jones Danny Lawrence Decatur High Riverside Scho City Board of Education Riverside School

Clements Colts Debut Beats Hatton Bee 6–0 on Defense

The Clements Colts open the season with a sharp defensive effort to shut out Hatton Bee 6–0 at the new field. Ed Black forced a fumble recovery in the end zone for the winning points, with praise for Black, Vicky Black, John Wayne King, and Bob Nash. Next up is Waterloo Friday at 7 30 at Clements.

Hatt Bee New Clements Ed Black Hatton Hornets Jack Rose Clements Bill Graham Fense Graham Colts Vicky Black John Wayne King Bobby Nash Waterloo

Fitts Captures Green Valley Title

In Birmingham AP reports Frank Sonny Holt faltered in the final round of the Green Valley Country Club Men's Invitational as Tuscaloosa’s M C Fitts surged to win the title. Holt faded late while Fitts built a decisive lead.

Birmingham Frank Sonny) Holt Tuscaloosa M. C. Fitts Holt Green Valley Country Club Fitts

Parker Defends Dial Trade as Steelers Eye Title

Pittsburgh coach Buddy Parker says his club has a better chance to win the Eastern Conference this year despite trading Buddy Dial for draft rights to Scott Appleton. Appleton signed with Houston, leaving Parker to adjust lineups and pass game plans while rookie Paul Martha competes to fill Dial’s role.

Jack Hand Associated Press Kingston, RJ Buddy Parker Pittsburgh Steelers Buddy Dial Parker Steelers Dallas Scott Appleton Texas Appleton Houston Dial Pittsburgh Paul Martha Pitt Gary Ballman Martha Pres Carpenter John Powers Jim Kelley Notre Dame

Football Hurts Claim 2 Lives

Two 15 year old high school players died after football injuries over the weekend. Daniel D. Pavey freshman fullback died after collapsing during the first workout at Washington Court High School in Washington Court House Ohio. Allen Wagner sophomore guard from McSherrystown Pa died from head injuries during a Delone Catholic High School practice. Football deaths declined last year to 14 after 19 deaths in 1961 and 1962. at least four have been recorded this year.

Associated Press Daniel D. Pavey Washington Court High School Washington Court House Ohio Allen Wagner McSherytown Delone Catholic High School

McKinley and Ralston Aim to Retire National Trophy

Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston seek a third straight win to retire the National Doubles Trophy as they face Britain’s first finalists since 1903. The U S Davis Cup stars aim to follow Talbert and Mulloy by retiring the trophy after a potential victory in Chestnut Hill.

Chestnut Hill Mass Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston McKinley Ralston U.S Cleveland Bill Talbert Gardner Mulloy

Speedy Scot Wins Roosevelt International Trot

Speedy Scot dominates the Roosevelt International Trot in Westbury New York earning a $50 000 payday and dethroning Su Mac Lad in the premier trotting event The victory strengthens Speedy Scot s bid for a second Harness Horse of the Year title and sets sights on a top 4 year old series.

Westbury N.Y Speedy Scot Su Mac Lad

McIntire Turns To Curtis Cup Match

Barbara McIntire, fresh from her second win on the US Women's Amateur circuit, shifts focus to the Curtis Cup in South Wales on September 11 and 12.

McIntire Hutchinson Kan Barbara McIntire South Wales

Alabama Links Show Tremendous Success This Year

The report highlights a remarkable year on the Alabama links with notable performances and strong results across events. Local competitors achieved top finishes, signaling growing strength in regional golf circuits and promising momentum for next season.

Alabama

Primatene Tablets Named Leading Asthma Remedy

New York report states Primatene in tablet form becomes nonprescription to treat asthma. It claims fast attack relief and hours of freedom with three medicines combined for bronchial opening congestion relief and calm.

New York N.Y

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