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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1960

Page

8

Crackers Rally Past Barons as Southern Lead Holds

Atlanta's Crackers beat the second-place Travelers 3 to maintain a three and a half game Southern Association lead. Tim Harkness sparked a fourth inning rally with a double as two-run hits by Chuck Coles and Er Joyner powered Nashville’s 7 4 win over Chattanooga. Shreveport edged Birmingham 11 7 in 11 innings, while Memphis topped Mobile 9 4. Posada homered in extra innings for Shreveport, lifting the Sports into a late dramatic victory.

Neil Gilbride Associated Press Sports Atlanta Crackers Little Rock Assa Travelers Tim Harkness Southern Shreveport Sports Sea Rbi Chuck Coles Er. Joyner Nashville Birmingham Barons Memphis Mobile Chattanooga Mi Age Ralphoe Eut Mike Dietz Chicks Shreveport Leo Posada Posada Gearon Atlanta Wee Paataneeur Iday Caein Croveport

Baseball Standings and Thursday Schedule Summary

American League standings show New York leading with a strong record, followed by Baltimore, Chicago, Kansas City, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, and Washington. notable results include New York 10, Kansas City 3 and Chicago 4, with scheduled games Chicago at Baltimore and Detroit at New York among others.

Associated Press American League New York Baltimore Kansas City Chicago W. i Gevernea Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington

MacPhail Keeps Optimism On Orioles Pennant Chance

Baltimore Orioles President General Manager Lee MacPhail outlined a cautious outlook for the surprising 1960 team. He said they cannot be counted on to win the pennant, yet they can if young players develop and pitching improves. He cautioned that major injuries would jeopardize their hopes as the season progresses.

Baltimore Lee MacPhail Baltimore Orioles MacPhil

Dodgers back in first division as July opens

The Dodgers beat Philadelphia 10 4 to pull into a first division tie with St Louis for fourth place marking their first division return since May 7. Alston praised the club as they look to heat up and chase leaders Pittsburgh in a weekend series at Forbes Field.

Alston Hon Inne St. Louis Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field Orioles Yanks Cleveland Browne Gentil Birds Yankees Kansas City Bill Skowron Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Chicago White Sox Washington Boston Detroit Dick Stuart Pittsburgh San Francisco Giants Jack Sanford Milwaukee Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia A’s Ralph Terry Andy Carey Jerry Lumpe Tony Kubek Bob Trowbridge Walt Dropo Ted Bowsfield al Smith Joe Ginsberg Tex Clevenger Russ Kemmerer Don Buddin Red Wilson Tiger Paul Foytack Rocky Colavito Eddie Yost Ted Williams Red Sox Tom Sturdivant

Riley Talks To Kiwanis About Alabama Basketball Schedule

University of Alabama coach Hayden Riley told the Kiwanis Club the team will face their toughest schedule yet and will not “set the house on fire next year.” He cited players from Decatur area and recalled polio overcoming Sherman Lollar’s early setbacks as motivation.

Hayden Riley University of Alabama Kiwanis Club Alabama John Eyster Paul Robinson Kiwanis Miami Fla A. J. Coleman J. Walter Clapton Cullman Kiwanis Club Avery Roberts John A. Caddell Mr. Riley Guin Riley Decatur Gary Blagburn Austinville Flash Blagburn Austinville H. C. Ogle Joe Jones Charlie Smith Harvey Morris Arn Terry Jerry French Sherman Lollar Chicago White Sox Lollar

Orioles Near Top of American League Standings

The Baltimore Orioles edge into or sit near the lead in the American League standings. Key performances boost the team as they seek division advantage and a favorable playoff position.

Orioles

Carlsbad Caverns Hosts World’s Largest Underground Chamber

The cross shaped Big Room in Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico is the largest known underground chamber. One arm measures about 2000 feet while the cross piece spans 1100 feet. The ceiling reaches 285 feet at its highest point.

Carlsbad Caverns N. Mexico

Stuart Belts Three Homers In Pirate Win

Pirates star Dick Stuart, in a Forbes Field win over the Giants, slugged three homers and added a two run single for seven RBI. The Pirates split a doubleheader, solidifying NL lead, while Willie Mays batted in five for the Giants across two games.

Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Forbes Field Belter Kiner Korder Dick Stuart Forbes RBI Bucs San Francisco Jack Sanford Giants Pirates Milwaukee Chicago Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Philadelphia Phils New York Yankees Kansas City Baltimore Cleveland Indians White Sox Washington Senators Boston Detroit Stuart Mike McCormick Billy Lees Stu Miller Willie Mays Willie Bob Friend Mays Joe Gibbon Cubs Len. Burdette Ernie Banks Richie Ashburn Frank Thomas Don Cardwell

Palmer Receives Tips From Hutchison Ahead of Open

St Andrews Scotland AP Jock Hutchison 1921 British Open winner gives Arnold Palmer guidance for the centenary Open at St Andrews Old Course. Hutchison 76 notes Palmer’s weak greens and urges one bounce landing then stop. Defending Gary Player and Peter Thomson among favorites. Palmer shoots 71 in practice with Player and Thomson at 70.

ST. Andrews Scotland Jock Hutchison Arnold Palmer Palmer Hutchinson Hutchison United States Evanston Ill Gary Player South Africa Peter Thomson Australia Player Thomson

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