Palmer And Cupit Lead Tournament
Palmer and Cupit share the lead at the Western Golf Open in Chicago with a 3 under par 210 after three rounds at Medinah. Nicklaus surged with birdies but a triple bogey on the 16th and late bogeys left him 216, while Merrins shot a course record 66 to reach 219 and top contenders include Boros Ferree and Brewer.
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Chicago
Gary Player
Jacky Cupit
Medinah
Cupit
Cunit
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Paul Harney
Fred Hawkins
Harney
Hawkins
Bill Casper
Julius Boros
Jim Ferreer
Boros
Ferre
Gay Brewer
Tommy Jacobs
Stan Leonard
Brewer
Eddie Merrins
Rye
N.Y
Arnold Palmer
Johnny Pott
Gene Littler
Bob Shave
Howie Johnson
Jim Ferree
Billy Casper Jr
Gay Brewer Jr
Alabama Student Roberta Alison Wins Women’s Tennis Title
Roberta Alison of Alabama upset Carol Hanks of St Louis and Stanford 6 4 3 6 6 2 to win the U S College Women's Tennis Tournament in St Louis. Hanks was top ranked. Alison was second. Both 19, Alison from Alexander City Alabama wore a flag stitched on her trunks.
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ST. Louis
Roberta Alison
University of Alabama
Carol Hanks
Stanford University
U.S
Miss Hanks
Miss Alison
Carol
U. S
Roberta
USLTA
Alexander City
Ala
Indians Top Orioles 5-1 Behind One-Hitter Shutout
Bobby Straub allowed only a single hit as the Indians defeated the Orioles 5-1 on Saturday at Wing Foot Field. Lorrance and Porter doubled for the teams, while Phil McDaniel took the loss. The Indians improved to 7-7 and the Orioles to 12-4.
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Bobby Straub
Indians
Orioles
Wingfoot Field
Phil Mcc Daniel
Lorrance
Porter
Ferguson Named Most Valuable Ferguson Named Most Valuable
In Buffalo the East beat the West 13 8 as rookies star Ferguson of the Steelers claimed MVP after a 38 yard TD run and 99 rushing yards. Gabriel of NC State was runner up with 12 of 17 passes for 143 yards and a nose for improvisation. Miller of Miami snared four receptions for 58 yards as pro debuts of 1962 begin. Nick Buoniconti and Bobby Lane also stood out for AFL teams.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Bob Ferguson
Pittsburgh Steelers
Roman Gabriel
Los Angeles Rams
Bill Miller
Dallas Texans
Ferguson
Ohio State
Gabriel
North Carolina
Joe Carollo
Notre Dame
Miller
Miami
Fla
American Football League
Bobby Lane
Baylor
Jimmy Saxton
Texas
Bob Milinger
Penn State
Sid Gillman
San Diego Chargers
Nick Buoniconti
Boston Patriots
Nick
Larry Onesti
Houston
Hank Rivera
Oakland
Wynn Hurls Shutout For White Sox
Veteran pitcher Early Wynn tossed a five hit shutout as the Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland 7 to 0. Wynn earned his 296th victory and moved to eighth on the all-time strikeout list with 2 261. Charley Maxwell provided the key offense with a three-run homer in the first inning and a pair of RBIs. Cleveland was held scoreless through six innings while Chicago broke through early and added a late run for the set.
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Chicago
Early Wynn
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Eddie Plank
Wynne
Charley Maxwell
Maxwell
Detroit
Mudcat Grant
Sox
Indians
Braves Win Ninth Straight Game Over Cubs B Team
The Braves B team defeated the Cubs B team 11 to 5 Friday afternoon at Pop Oliver Field. Woodall earned the win and O Barr took the loss. It was the Braves ninth victory with no defeats.
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Braves
Cubs
Pop Oliver Field
Woodall
O'Barr
Yankees Win Two Games in Minors Action
The Yankees routed the Orioles 17 to 3 in a Minors contest. Seven year old Mark McClanahan pitched five innings with three hits allowed and a near perfect start before Ronald Hill finished. In a second game the Yankees beat the Red Sox 10 to 5, Hill tossing five innings and Dobbins finishing the six inning win.
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Yankees
Orioles
Mark McClanahan
Mark
Ronald Hill
Stephenson
Red Sox
Johnny Dobbins
Graham
McCollum
Caddo Romps Gordon's 27-1 in Morgan County League
Caddo dominated Gordon's Transport 27 to 1 in a Morgan County Independent Baseball League game. Raymond Smith won the mound decision, Wilson took the loss as Caddo piled up 26 hits led by Wayne Bowling with two triples and two singles and Johnny Long with a double and three singles. Caddo improves to 6-1 in league play and 10-2 overall and schedules a 2 p.m. doubleheader with Belle Mina.
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CADDO
Gordon’s Transport
Raymond Smith
Wilson
Gordon’s
Wayne Bowling
Johnny Long
Belle Mina
Church Softball League Managers Meet Friday at City Hall
All league managers are invited to a Friday 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall to discuss league operations and rules. The French Academy elects a new member only when a vacancy arises due to death.
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Church Softball League
City Hall
Morgan Gun Club to Host State Skeet Championship
Preparations are underway for the 1962 Alabama Skeet Championship at Morgan County Gun Club in Burleson Mountain July 7 and 8. Notable competitors include Miner Cliett of Childersburg who Olympic appeared in Oslo and won the Volunteer Open, Tom Jones of Birmingham, Gordon Blanton of Hartselle, Bud Ireland of Birmingham, and Randy Emens of Decatur, all contending in junior and sub junior divisions to determine Alabama’s entrant for the World Championship in Montreal.
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Morgan County
Burleson Mountain
Gordon Blanton
Hartselle
Bud Ireland
Birmingham
Gordon
Bud
Randy Emens
Decatur
Randy
Alabama
Montreal
Canada
Snakes and Birds Highlight Blythe News and Local Events
The article debunks snake attacks in North America noting water snakes cause most panic among fishermen, while cottonmouths copperheads and rattlers pose real danger. It recounts a bird-killing order behind the Bamboo Curtain and its reversal, Canada geese at Wheelers Refuge, and a Morgan County Sportsmen meeting. It also surveys bird marking methods developed over 175 years and current dyeing practices.
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North America
Commie
Wheeler Refuge
Morgan County Sportsmen’s and Conservation Association
Flint
Dothan Plans Largest Junior Golf Tourney
Dothan officials push the Press Thornton Future Masters with aims for a winner from every major junior event. Notable entrants include Jay Sigel likely, Johnny LaPonzina of Miami, and previous year’s champions like Mac McLendon and Clyde McLendon. The five brackets run July 23 25 at Dothan Country Club with top juniors from Alabama Georgia and Florida.
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Dothan
Ala
Thornton
Dothan Country Club
Johnny LaPonzina
Miamai
Columbus
LaPonzina
Mac McLendon
Montgomery
Clyde McLendon
Jim Norris
Thomson
Hubert Greene
Birmingham
Ab Powell
Andalusia
Jack Sliver
Valdosta
Dowell
Virginia Beach
Fra
Bunky Henry
John Bour
Bloomington
Ill
Phil Thomas
Miami
Florida
Richard Anthony
Alabama
Rebels and Coffey Triump in Softball Makeup Games
Decatur Rebels defeated Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital 14 to 9 and Dick Coffey Ford beat Industrial Uniforms 17 to 3 at Walter Jackson Field in makeup games. Townsend homer and Diane Wallace went 3 for 4 for the Rebels while Nancy McMinnemore homered and also tripled. Frances Watson earned the win for Dick Coffey allowing three hits and going 2 for 4 at the plate. Next noons feature Baugh Wiley Smith vs Industrial Uniforms and Bud's Minnow Pool vs the Rebels with 7 and 8 p.m. starts.
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Decatur Rebels
Baugh- Wiley-Smith Hospital
Dick Coffey
Ford
Walter Jackson Field
Rebels
Townsend
Diane Wallace
Nancy McMinnemore
Baugh-Wiley-Smith
Juanita McDonald
Frances Watson
Baugh- Wiley-Smith
Bud
Il Bud's
Decature Rebels
Il Baugh-Wiley-Smith
Wea
Work Session Set July 7 at Wingfoot Fields 1 and 2
Parents urged to help fix Wingfoot Fields 1 and 2 on the afternoon of July 7. Fences and playing ground to be repaired. Those unable to help may send a $2 contribution to Little League President Jimmy Rowden.
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Jimmy Rowden
Bowling Standings Feature Wide Range of League Results
Bowling results list high games and series for individuals and teams across multiple leagues. Notable performers include Bob Evans and Johnny Long with top ind id scores, Day's Grocery and King Pins leading team totals, and weekly winners across clubs such as Tom's Potato Chip and Meadow Gold Dairies.
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King
Johnny Long
Tommy Hadley
Day’s Grocery
Tom's Potato Chip
B. Maxwell
Ikner
J. Newbourn
C. Ledlow
F. Bradford
1.Spears
C. Miller
Enee
Valley Builders
USA
Sundown Rollers
I Day’s
Universal Coast
Scenseawan
Lads
Cé&S Grocery
Americans Reach Wimbledon Quarterfinals Despite US Men Hit
Three American women advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals while the United States loses its sole men’s contender in the last eight for the first time since World War II. Darlene Hard, Angels Mortimer, and Karen Hantze Susman advance as Billie Jean Moffitt and Victoria Palmer fall. Rod Laver, Meteors, and other Australians push toward the title as Don Budge’s 1938 feat looms.
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John Farrow
Associated Press
Wimbledon
Eng
United States
Darlene Hard
Long Beach
Calif
Angels Mortimer
Britain
Margaret Smith
Australia
Frank Froehling
Coral Gables
Fla
Manuel Santana
Spain
Froehling
Rod Laver
Santana
Rafael Osuna
University of Southern California
Laver
U.S
Pierre Darmon
France
Don Budge
Billie Jean Moffitt
Helge Schultze
Germany
Susman
Judy Tegart
Miss Moffitt
Sonja Pachta
Austria
Victoria Palmer
Phoenix
Ariz
Ann Haydon
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Bama
Straub
Chemstrand
Wynn
White Sox
Gordon's
Morgan Gun Club
Quidogrs
Coffey
Wingfoot
Ind
Bob Evans
Roy Fite
Peggy Fite
Betsy Anderson
Wiley Cox
Perrylanes
L. B. Wright and Son
J. Ingalls
Pace
Texaco
E. Bagwell
B. Teague
M. Ratliff
E Latham
J. Pruett
Grace Maurer
Brunswick Bowling Barn
Meadow Gold
Hogan
Universal Const. Co
Comer
Tankersley
Volale 3 Lumber Co
Universal Const. Co. Fe
Elrod Poundersing
Eve Bradford
Floyd Bradford
Decatur Bowling Center
Jimmy McMurtrie
Bobby Draper
Joyce Boutwell
June Smith
Jimmy MacMurtrie
Joan Thompson
Ladi Perry
Carol King
Perry
Myria Slaten
Boye
Don Perry
John Duncan
Marie Perry
Debie Perry
Elm City U.S.A
Big Brothers
Moose Lodge
Mavericks
Merita Bread
Fuller
Nicholson Ford
Logan's Real Estate, Inc
State Farm
Pruett’s Used Car Parts
No Way Cleaners
Logan
Piggly Wiggly
Robbie Lee
Margarie Garner
Bea Jister
Bobbie
Bea —E
Musas Garner
Kings Cleaners
Gals & Pals
Albritton
Taylor
Thrillers
Coasters
Hornets
Ups & Downs
Road Runners
Gulf Super Service
Yankee Clippers
Cannon Balls
Colfax Cats
Flinstones
Watkins-Moore
Idas
Mp's
M. King
N. Childers
C. Turner
B. Perry
T. Compton
M. Watkins
J. Jones
C. Bradford
R. Jones
L. Wilhite
B. Perrywight
King Cleaners
Jay-Cees
W. Lott
H. Mitchell
B. Pirtle
W. Geloneck
B. Hogan
L. Sanders
K. Meguiar
J. Nelson
T. Geloneck
T. Riggs
E. Turner
Bae
J. Ward
C. Burks
Freda Perry
Barbara White
Ruth G. Jones
Sara Loggins
Nora Turner
Oosecesens
Guiley Rats
King Ns
Pin Blasters
Top Cats
Big Four
Pinefele
N & W Grocery
Mis Fits
Gutter Rats
Fire Balls
the Clan
Gothem’s
Ten Pins
Jets
Wild One
Sora Dairies
F & A Fisheries Osenss
Ingalls Lyons Electric Co
Noland Co
Eeew Army Reserve
Young
M. J. Watkins
R. Johnson
R. Thornhill
Norwood Peakman
C. Young
R .Mays
Rainbow Perrylanes
Meadow
Turney Lumber Co
Hogan - Pale
Coca Cola
the Markers
Pruett’s
Sscce
Watkins-Moore Nocence
Harvetses
Maseeeses
Wat Thriliers Eeu Newedeseas
Yankee
PET
Bb&t Sseoseae Ee
Ahaheems
Ward’s
Lbe&g
CB & J
LB & G
BB & T
Sons Loaf & Motors
Earl
Airy
W. Moulton St
Dairy Queen
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