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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1964

Page

6

Clements Top Waterloo 31 7 Behind Billy Baker four TDs

Billy Baker scored four touchdowns to spark Clements to a 31 7 win over Waterloo in Lauderdale County. Baker tallied on runs of 1 2 5 and 60 yards while also contributing in the secondary as Clements moved 58 yards on their opening possession. Wayne King and Jack Rose connected for a key score and Johnson Wayne King again set up a late TD with a double reverse.

Clements Billy Baker Waterloo Lauderdale County Baker West Limestone Jimmy Moose) Thomas Jack Rose Wayne Rose Charles Higgins Jimmy Campbell Lauderdale Mountains Baker m Vicky Black Ronald Birdsong John Wayne King Rose Mike Holt Higgins Richard Boatwright Scott Johny Wayne King

Tanner Downs West Limestone In a hard fought 12 6 victory

Tanner's Rattlers beat West Limestone 12 to 6 with 55 seconds left as Larry Thrasher plunged in for a go ahead TD. The game featured a 6 6 deadlock entering the final period and Tanner passing for much of its yardage. West Limestone drops to 0 4.

Tanner Downs West Limestone Tanner Rattlers Larry Thrasher Craig Ian Jimmy

Ardmore Tigers Dominate Lexington 25 7 in Home Victory

Ardmore Tigers opened their season with a 25 to 7 win over the Lexington Bears before a large crowd. Johnny Vickers and Phil Gates led Ardmore’s scoring with a 14 yard run and a 10 yard rush while Vickers added a 48 yard burst and Gates connected on a late extra point.

Ardmore Ardmore Tigers Lexington Bears Golden Bears Lauderdale County Ardmore Lexington Phil Gates Gates Johnny Vickers James Davis Larry Nunley James Steen Nunley Vickers Hazel Green Jerry Hill Hill

Giants Eagles clash draws giant crowd at Palmer Stadium

New York Giants meet the re modeled Philadelphia Eagles in a National Football League showdown expected to draw about 50 000 fans at Princeton s Palmer Stadium as both teams seek their first win of the year. Other NFL and AFL games fill the schedule with Chargers Jets and Raiders Oilers among notable matchups.

New York Princeton Palmer Stadium New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles New Orleans Minnsota Vikings NFL Rams Los Angeles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49Ers Omaha Neb Green Bay Cowboys Dallas AFL San Diego Chargers New York Jets Atlanta Oakland Raiders Houston Oilers Las Vegas Baltimore Washington Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Chicago Bears Boston Buffalo Denver Kansas City Giants

Pirates Rally Past Phillies 4-2 Behind Burgess Homer

Smoky Burgess delivered a three run homer in the ninth as Pittsburgh erased a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2. Jim Bunning had Friday’s two run edge for Philly on a three hit night before the ninth inning rally. Bill Virdon opened the decisive frame with a bloop single to center.

Pittsburgh Smoky Burgess Philadelphia Phillies Jim Bunning Bunning Bill Virdon

Cards Rally Past Dodgers for Fifth Straight Win

St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5 3 for their fourth straight victory as Bill White batted in a three run homer in the fifth inning. Ray Sadecki earned his 16th win with six hits allowed. Dodgers took an early lead on an error and Willie Davis homer but could not score again.

ST. Louis Bill White St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers White Dodgers Ray Sadecki Willie Davis Pavilion Sadecki Curt Flood Cardinals Phil Ortega Lou Brock

Pirates Rally as Burgess Homers Off Roebuck

In a late inning rally, Jerry Lynch walked to start the frame and Red Roe bunted. Wille Stargell doubled Scarlett Roebuck, Burgess followed with a long homer to right field scoring Manny Mota and Stargell, sealing the comeback.

Jerry Lynch Red Roebuck Wille Stargell Roebuck Virdon Burgess Manny Motal Stargell

Orioles Split Doubleheader To Stay In First Place

Baltimore dropped the White Sox 8-3 in the nightcap while Chicago won the opener 2-1 on Floyd Robinson s two run single. Norm Siebern hit a two run homer in game two as Brooks Robinson and Sam Bowens also connected. Steve Barber earned win with help from Stu Miller. Wally Bunker no hit bid ended in 2 3 innings. The split left Baltimore 1/2 game ahead of Chicago and 2 games ahead of the Yankees.

Baltimore (Ap Baltimore Seca Norm Siebern Chicago Orioles White Sox Floyd Robinson Siebern Baltimore New York Yankees Boston John Buzhardt Brooks Robinson Sam Bowens Steve Barber New York Stu Miller Miller Sox Jeel Long Origies Wally Bunker Gary Peters Earl Robinson Bunker Cavago

WBA bans Clay Liston title fight and strips title

The World Boxing Association voted to ban Cassius Clay versus Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title and said Clay would be stripped if the bout occurs. The ban, supported 27-2, blocks sanctioning in the United States and states would face suspension. Inter-Continental Promotions plans to push the bout anyway in November. Ernie Terrell likely climbs to No 1 as Liston is dropped from rankings.

Norfolk World Boxing Association Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Teurn Clay WBA Abe J. Greene Kentucky Michigan Curt Howard Old Telescript Inc Har- Conrad United States Liston Ernie Terrell New York California Arkansas Delaware Georgia Iowa Kansas Nebraska Wyoming

Trials In Swim Meet To Be Held

NEW YORK AP The Olympic trials open with the fastest American men and women aiming to earn spots on the 69 member teams. After records at the National AAU championships the Astoria Pool hosts heats and finals across three events Saturday and three more Sunday with diving concluding September 6.

New York America Los Altos Hills Calif Astoria

Mantilla's three-run homer seals Bosox win over Yankees

Felix Mantilla belted a three-run homer in the seventh off Al Downing as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-3. Mantilla's 21st homer followed walks to Ed Bressoud and Al Smith, giving Boston its ninth win in 13 meetings with New York. Dick Radatz closed the final three innings for the win. Dick Stuart added an insurance run with his 30th homer in the eighth.

NEW York Felix Mantilla al Downing Boston Red Sox Yankees Mantilla Ed Bressoud al Smith Red Sox Dick Radatz Bill Monbouquette Dick Stuart

Sweet Syrup Trick for Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Readers share a simple idea to boost flavor by stirring honey into mashed sweet potatoes. The tip aims for a gentle sweetness that complements butter and spices.

Duggan Wins Grand American Handicap in Trapshooting

W E Duggan a 59 year old railroad conductor from Delphos Ohio won trapshooting s Grand American Handicap Friday at Vandalia Ohio He tied 99 from the 20 yards with three others George T Cline Russell G Krause and Michael Piricsi and beat them in a two target shoot off Duggan broke 24 of 25 in the shoot off Others tied at 99 were Cline Krause and Piricsi Don ald Dusseau waited over ten hours after posting 99 before shoot off Fifth place went to Dusseau

Vandadia Ohio W.E. Duggan Delphos Ohio Moj Duggan E‘owal McMinn County Tenn Secound George T. Cline Louisiana State University Birmingham Mich Russell G. Krause Mertztown Michael Piricsi Chagrin Falls Donald Dusseau Monroe

Probable MLB Pitchers Across National League and Majors

The Associated Press lists probable starters for upcoming games: Mahaffey at Pittsburgh Friend. Herbel at Milwaukee Sadowski. Cisco at Chicago Ellsworth. Larsen at Cincinnati Tsitouris. Reed at St Louis Gibson. Pizarro at Baltimore Pappas. Wilson and Morehead at New York Boston. McLain at Los Angeles Chance. Tiant at Kansas City Meyer. Osteen at Minnesota Stigman.

Philadelphia Mahaffey Pittsburgh Friend San Francisco Herbel Milwaukee Sadowski New York Cisco Chicago Ellsworth Houston Larsen Cincinnati Tsitouris Los Angeles Reed St. Louis Gibson Pizzaro Baltimore Pappas Boston Wilson Morehead Ford Detroit McLain Chance Cleveland Tiant Kansas City Meyer Washington Osteen Minnesota Stigman

Olson Wins in San Francisco Showdown for Title Shot

Aging former middleweight champion Bobo Olson dominated Wayne Thornton to a unanimous decision in San Francisco on Friday night, renewing his bid for a light heavyweight title shot.

San Francisco Bobo Olson Wayne Thornton

Worthington’s Coolers Triumph to State Finals

Worthington’s Coolers of Decatur edged the Nomads 3 to 2 in Sheffield last night to advance to the state softball tournament finals. Star pitcher Henry Miller earned the win and scored the decisive run for Worthington’s.

Worthington Decatur Nomads Sheffield Henry Miller

Ex Governor Combs Speaks at Kentucky Park Lodge Dedication

Former Governor Bert Combs attended the dedication of a new state park lodge in Winchester Kentucky. He quipped that life as a private citizen frees him from the pressure to be brilliant or witty with every remark.

Winchester State Park Bert Combs

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