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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1964

Page

14

Indians edge Orioles in eighth for AL lead

The Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 3 2 in eight innings to shrink Baltimore’s AL lead to a single percentage point and stay atop the league standings. John Romano delivered the tie breaking bunt and Vic Davalillo added a run scoring double as Cleveland extended its winning streak to six.

Murray Chass Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Indians Orioles Chicago Minnesota Baltimore White Sox Cleveland John Romano Vic Davalillo Romano Stu Miller Hank Bauer Washington New York Detroit Boston Los Angeles Kansas City Norm Siebern Earl Robinson Russ Snyder Don Buford Gerry McNertney Larry Jackson Houston Mike Cuellar St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels

Piersall Shoots Beatle Preview in Kansas City

Jim Piersall of the Los Angeles Angels gave Kansas City a Beatle themed preview before a game. Los Angeles outfielder wore a Beatle wig at the plate in the seventh inning, prompting a conference with umpire Frank Umont before he batted without the wig. Charles Finley has booked the Beatles for a concert next month.

Kansas City Jimmy Piersall Los Angeles Angels Charles Finley Athletics Piersall Frank Umont Los Angeles

Cullman Bearcats Prep for Sept. 11 Opener

Cullman Bearcats coach Oliver Woodard talks little about a hard working squad as they gear up for their season opener on September 11. The team trains intensely at Cullman High School with focus on defense and fast transition plays.

Phillip Kyle Daily Cullman Oliver Woodard Cullman Bearcats Butler Huntsville

Fullback Problem Faces Rams in 1964 Build Around Gabriel

Los Angeles Rams regroup around a solid defensive line and quarterback Roman Gabriel as they seek improvement after a 1963 campaign with two early losses and five wins in seven games. The article notes lineup shifts, new backs, and a strengthened offensive line, plus Cullman Bearcats preparing for a demanding schedule.

Orange Calif Los Angeles Rams Roman Gabriel Gabriel Svare Rams San Francisco Detroit Baltimore Minnesota

Southern League Wednesday results and today's games

No games scheduled. Wednesday's results and today's slate include Knoxville at Macon, Asheville at Lynchburg, Charlotte at Birmingham, and Columbus at Chattanooga.

Southern League Knoxville Macon Asheville Lynchburg Charlotte Birmingham Columbus Chattanooga Associated Press National League Philadelphia Cincinnati San Francisco St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York St Louis Bolin Fischer Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Boston Washington Kansas City Grant Newman Inne City Penn Sparma Lemaire Jacksonville Syracuse Buffalo Rochester Toronto Richmond Atlanta

Giants Backed Into Trouble as Mays Moonlights and Marichal Threatens Strike

Giants suffer 2-1 loss to Dodgers dropping 7 games behind NL leaders as Willie Mays fills multiple roles and Juan Marichal threatens to strike over readiness. Dark says Marichal will pitch Sunday, while Mays moves between outfield and infield amid lineup shuffles.

Mays Moonlights Marichal Mike Rathet Associated Press San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal Willie Mays Mays Giants Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Philadelphia Dodgers al Dark

Boxing Told To Escape Patsy Role At WBA Meeting

Norfolk AP report says Commissioner Abe J. Greene called boxing near elimination as a major sport. He urged restoring decency in coverage, noting boxing helped develop television but now faces reduced national exposure as other sports gain airtime. He called for ending rivalries and viewing boxing as a whole sport.

Norfolk Abe J. Greene World Boxing Association Greene

Unranked Players Meet in Southern Open Semis

In Birmingham AP reports two unranked players, Robert Dow of Cleveland Tennessee and Bill Hester of Jackson Mississippi, reach the Southern Closed junior singles semifinals. Dow defeated second seed Phil Adams 4 6 6 4 6 3 while Hester eliminated fourth seed Tommy Kendall 6 4 1 6 2 The winner advances to face top seed Upton Giles in the final. Top seed Gray King beat Neil Tyson for the division title in Mobile.

Birmingham Robert Dow Cleveland Tenn Bill Hester Jackson Miss Dow Phil Adams New Orleans Hester Tommy Kendall Tuscaloosa Upton Giles Covington Gray King Mobile Neil Tyson

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