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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1962

Page

9

All Star selections shape NL and AL lineups for July games

National League names eight right handed hitters led by Orlando Cepeda at first base and Willie Mays in center. Roberto Clemente wins right field, while Tommy Davis and Del Crandall join the NL outfield and catching group. American League picks include Rich Rollins at third, Mickey Mantle in center, Billy Moran at second, Leon Wagner leading in homers, with Roger Maris returning.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York Fred ‘Hutchinson Ralph Houk Washington Chicago Wrigley Field San Francisco Twins Orlando Cepeda Willie Mays Cepeda Mays Roberto Clemente Felipe Alou Giants Minnesota Rich Rollins Brooks Robinson Clete Boyer Frank Malzone RBI Mickey Mantle Billy Moran Los Angeles Moran Cleveland Leon Wagner Angels Rocky Colavito Detroit Wagner Roger Maris Mantle Jim Gentile Baltimore Luis Aparicio Earl Battey Pittsburgh Bill Mazeroski St. Louis Ken Boyer Dick Groat Clemente Tommy Davis del Crandall Milwaukee John Roseboro

Giants Top Phillies 8-3 Behind Alou Three-Run Seventh

Felipe Alou homered twice and Willie McCovey Cepeda added one each as the Giants beat Philadelphia 8 to 3 to extend their NL lead. Bolin earned his second win in as many decisions with five scoreless innings before the Phils broke through in the sixth.

SAN Francisco Felipe Alou Willie McCovey Orlando Cepeda Philadelphia Giants Bob Bolin Phils Stu Miller Bolin Alou Willie Mays Manny Mota Cepeda Chris Short McLish Green Short Brown Baldschun Torre Miller Bailey W—Bolin L—Mclish

Tambourine Wins Derby at Curragh in Photo Finish

Tambourine II, under Mrs. Howell E. Jackson of Middlebury VA, captured the 190400 Irish Derby by a head in a tight finish over Arctic Storm. Sebring finished third, Larkspur faded to fourth as 24 three year olds raced 17 miles before about 50,000 spectators.

Ireland Howell E. Jackson Middlebury Sebring Townsend B. Martin Locust N. J Curragh Course Dublin Europe Larkspur Raymond Guest New York Virginia Epsom Downs

Indians and Orioles Win in Pony League Action

The Orioles edged the Tigers 1 0 in a pitching duel as Roger Mathis fanned 13 on three hits allowed. The Indians won 4 3 in ten innings over the White Sox with Dicky Knight striking out eight before Bobby Aycock earned the win.

Orioles Tigers Indians White Sox Danny Wakefield Joe Emrico Dicky Knight Bobby Aycock McKenzie Alex Farrish Emrico Hammond

Early Cars Through Time From Propulsion to Assembly Line

A compact quiz traces automotive milestones from Verbiest’s 1678 contraption to Duryea's 1893 gasoline car and Ford’s 1909 assembly line. Readers are invited to paste pictures in a scrapbook, note dates, and mail entries for a prize. Steve Christianson of Fergus Falls Minn wins $10.

Ferdinand Verbiest N. J. Cugnot Oliver Evans Davenport France Lenoir Germany Daimler and Benz United States J. Frank Duryea Henry Ford Steve Christianson Fergus Falls Minn

Olympic Planning Program Slated in Jasper

A three day Junior Olympic long course swim meet July 12 to 14 in Jasper Alabama will feature a full diving program with nine age divisions on one and three meter boards and an open diving event for over 12s. An Olympic development program funded by the Olympic committee aims to spot talent for international competition. Ted Bitondo will referee the diving. judges include Rock Spearman Harry Siegal Bill Menton Bill Tant and Dr. Buddy Thorn. Deadline for entry is July 4.

Jasper Ala Olympics Bill Menton Mobile Bill Tant Birmingham Buddy Thorn

Hadley Wins At Courtland in Confederate Grand Prix

George Hadley of Louisville wins the first race at Courtland driving a Lotus Elite. Dr B S Carpenter of Birmingham finishes second in a TR 3 with Manfred Lowen of Marietta third in a Porsche. Robertson wins the second race aboard a Corvette with M D Smith and Bob McQueen completing the podium.

Courtland Ala George Hadley Louisville B. S. Carpenter Birmingham Manfred Lowen Marietta George Robertson M. D. Smith Eglin Air Force Base Fla Jim Watson Chapel Hill Tenn Robertson Smith RSK Jim Baker Sheffield

Cartee and Aycock Deliver Key Hits in Narrow Win

In a tense contest, Cartee and Aycock each posted RBI singles late as the team edged its opponent. The clutch hits sparked a rally and helped secure the victory in a tight baseball showdown.

First Baptist Romps Northside in Church Softball League

First Baptist defeated Northside 15 to 2 Thursday night at Austinville Park. No games are scheduled this week. Rained out games will be made up July 10 through 13.

First Baptist Northside Baptist Austinville Park

Orioles Tigers Split Twinbill as Tigers Triumph Nightcap

Baltimore and Detroit split a doubleheader with the Tigers winning 7-4 in the nightcap after Detroit took the opener 6-3. Baltimore erased four unearned runs in the fifth on two errors and Russ Snyder’s run, while Brooks Robinson also homered. Milt Pappas started strong for Baltimore in the second game but Detroit surged with six runs in the fourth, aided by a Cola Vito homer. Jim Gentile was out due to a neck injury.

Baltimore Detroit Tigers Orioles Russ Snyder Brooks Robinson Frank Lary Jack Fisher Billy Hoeft Norm Cash Rocky Colagito Mike Rourke Chico Fernandez Oriole Milt Pappas Cola Vito Hoyt Wilhelm Boog Powell Powell Jerry Adair Don Messi Terry Fox Jim Gentile Milwaukee Warren Spahn Lurin Braves Chicago Cubs Cubs Spahn Claude Raymond Toronto Raymond Dick Ellsworth Henry Aaron Joe Adcock Frank Bolling Chicago Ellsworth Hobbie Anderson Bertell W—Spahn L—Ellsworth Aaron Bolling

Rodriguez Wins Over Armstrong In 10-Rounder

Louis Rodriguez a 25 year old Cuban defeated Rusty Gene Armstrong in Madison Square Garden when referee Barney Felix stopped the 10 rounder at 2 09 of the eighth. Rodriguez weighed 1504 and Armstrong 152. Armstrong was knocked down in the fourth and struggled to stay upright as Rodriguez dominated the later rounds.

New York Louis Rodriguez Rusty Gene Ace Rodriguez

Angels Win First At Yankee Stadium

Los Angeles angels defeated the New York Yankees 5 to 3 at Yankee Stadium marking their first win there. Dean Chance relieved and held the Yankees in the eighth. Littie Pearson drove in two runs with a fourth inning single and a first homer by Chance.

NEW York Los Angeles Angels Yankee Stadium Saturoia New Yorkes Littie Pearson Dean Chance Pearson Whitey Ford Angels Ted Bowsfield Angel Chance Wayne Ohio Bowsfield Bobby Richardson Roger Maris Mickey Mantle John Blanchard Hector Lopez Bill Skowron Los Angeles Sall Rodgers Daley Sheldon Turley Clevenger Howard Blanchard W — Bowsfield L—Daley Maris

America Moves To Overwhelming Lead Over Poland

In Chicago at Stagg Field the USA leads Poland 72 to 34 after opening session of a two day dual meet. Americans sweep seven events and win the 400 meter relay while Kazimierz Zimny wins the 5 000 meters for Poland. Women trail 35 27 but split six events. Sunday adds more finals as the U S seeks repeat victories from 1958 and 1961. A Wisconsin zoologist notes salmon can track odors like hounds.

Chicago America Poland USA Kazimierz Zimny Stagg Field Warsaw

Armstrong Fights Back as Rodriguez Presses Late

In a tense bout Rodriguez surged in the eighth round with swift punches while Armstrong offered little offense. Each time Rodriguez seemed poised for a knockout Armstrong found a burst of life and defenses. the fighter traded momentum as the rounds progressed.

Baseball Matchups Across Major Leagues Today

Schedules show probable pitchers for both leagues with multiple games in American and National play. Teams include Cleveland Chicago Los Angeles New York Minnesota Washington Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Boston Milwaukee Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia San Francisco and Los Angeles with noted pitchers and records for each tilt.

Associated Press W. L. Pet G.B. Cleveland New York Cues Los Angeles Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Chicago Boston Kansas City Washington National League L. G.be Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston New York B. G Cleveland Ramos Hartman Latman Buzhardt Pizarro Belinsky Lee Terry Boulton Pascual Rippelmeyer Bunning Roberts Pfister Wilson Cardwell Hendley McBean Gibbon Jackson Jay Golden Craig Drysdale Mahaffey San Francisco McCormick

Lindstrom Captures National Swass Open in Rainy Finish

Mrs. Lindstrom of St. Petersburg Fla won the National Swass Open Golf Championship by two shots. She posted 76 73 for a 301 total as Joann Prentice and Ruth Jessen tied for second at 303. Defending champion Mickey Wright stumbled in the final 36 holes, after leading earlier.

St. Petersburg Fla Joann Prentice Ruth Jessen Mickey Wright

Red Sox Crush KC with 18 Hits in Big Win

Boston baseball hittersでした 18 hits leading to a 12 to 6 victory over Kansas City. Frank Malzone Lu Clinton and Eddie Bressoud fueled the attack with multiple RBIs and homers. Clinton hit a grand slam and a two run homer while Bressoud added two homers and a double.

Boston Kansas City Frank Malzone Lu Clinton Eddie Bressoud Malzone Clinton Bressaud Carl Yastrzemski Gary Geiger Norm Bass Wickersham Bass McDevitt Fischer Sullivan Azcue Conley Radatz Pagliaroni W—Conley L—Bass Alasik Bressoud Geiger

Senators Blank Minnesota 1-0 In Pitching Duel

Washington edge Minnesota 1-0 behind Tom Cheney who allowed five hits and struck out 10. Kenny Hamlin delivered a seventh inning run producing single to left as Jim King scored after walking and advancing on infield outs. Kaat took the loss for the Twins.

Washington Tom Cheney Minnesota Jim Kaat Washington Senators Cheney Kaat Kenny Hamlin Jim King King Hamlin Battey Schmidt W—Cheney L— Kaat

Pirates thump Cardinals to break third-place tie

Smoky Burgess drove in seven runs with two homers and Roberto Clemente added five RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the St. Louis Cardinals 17 to 7 on a muddy field. Clemente collected four hits while Bill Mazeroski also homered and Vern Law earned his sixth win with eighth-inning help from Diomedes Olivo.

ST. Louis Smoky Burgess Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinals Clemente Bucs Bill Mazeroski Pirates Vern Law Diomedes Olivo

Finish Seals Fourth Place Tie at 306 with Suggs

The round finished 81 77 for a total of 306 as a fourth place tie with Louise Suggs.

Louise Suggs

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