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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1964

Page

12

National League and American League standings and results

The slab shows the National League with leaders San Francisco and Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in pursuit, and Chicago and St. Louis mid table. The American League lists Baltimore and New York atop the standings with Chicago Minnesota and Boston following. several late results and night games are noted along with today's and tomorrow's schedule.

Associated Press San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Ole Milwaukee Los Angeles Houston New York Milwaukee Blass Hendley Baltimore Minnesota Boston Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Washington Meyer Pappas Segui Sheldon Ramos Solich Kaat Lamabe

Death of NASCAR star Fireball Roberts in Charlotte

Glenn Fireball Roberts died at 7 15 p m in Charlotte Memorial Hospital after burns from a May 24 wreck. The 33 year old driver had been in a coma since Wednesday and had contracted pneumonia and a possible blood infection. Roberts won 32 late model races and earned about $400 000 in NASCAR payouts, including a record 57 320 in 1963. He drove for Ford and Holman Moody, and was a top figure on the Grand National circuit with several Southern 500 appearances.

Charlotte N. C Glenn Charlotte Memorial Hospital Roberts Nascar Darlington S.C University of Florida Apopka Fla Roberts Ford Henry Smoky) Yunick Edwin Banjo Matthews Asheville

Bunning And Pascual Star Openers In All Star Pick

New York AP report lists Jim Bunning of the Phillies and Camilo Pascual of the Twins as early starters for the All-Star game at Shea Stadium next Tuesday. Manager selections include 17 pitchers with a mix of right and left handers from Alston and Lopez, highlighting Koufax Ford Ellsworth Short and others.

NEW York Jim Bunning Philadelphia Phillies Camilo Pascual Minnesota Twins Shea Stadium Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers al Lopez Chicago White Sox Alston Lopez Sandy Koufax Philadelphia Dick Ellsworth Chicago Cubs Chris Short Phillies Bunning Dodgers Don Drysdale Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Jack Kralick Cleveland Gary Peters Juan Pizarro Ford Pizarro Kralick Peters Koufax Billy Williams Cubs Tony Oliva Minnesota Mickey Mantle Yankees

Florence Dominates Decatur In Regional Swim Meet

Florence defeated Decatur 362 to 107 as Decatur swimmers earned places in many events. The meet results list winners and placements across divisions for Diving Freestyle Breaststroke Backstroke and Butterfly with Florence sweeping several categories.

Decatur Florence Shepherd Jan Roberts Sue Street M. Blalock D. Veiles S. Coates T. Mummert S Patton Pat Marsden Cheryl Pickens T. Vann Rita Kyle Wynne Jones

Marichal and Koufax Matching Pitches in Spotlight

San Francisco’s Juan Marichal and Los Angeles’s Sandy Koufax both win to stay atop the NL. Marichal improves to 11-3 after a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh with 10 strikeouts. Koufax reaches 11-4 after a 3-2 night victory over Philadelphia, fanning 10 for the fifth time this season.

Aguirre Grants Tigers Second Win In Despite Rough Start

Detroit pitcher Hank Aguirre earned his second victory of the season with a three hitter as the Tigers defeated Cleveland 3-1. The left hander had not won in 45 days and had a rough early stretch before the win. Across the league, Baltimore, Kansas City, Chicago, and Minnesota posted victories, with notable hits from Brandt, Phillips, Lumpe, and Perry.

Murray Chass Associated Press Mark Hank Aguirre Aguirre Detroit Cleveland Indians Tiger Tigers Vic Davalillo al Smith John Romano Baltimore Los Angeles Kansas City New York Chicago Washington Minnesota Boston Smith Bubba Phillips Phillips Jerry Lumpe Jackie Brandt

Cardinals Clinch Pennant With 9-1 Five-Inning Win Over Dodgers

The St Louis Cardinals finished the season strong with a 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in five innings. Russell Rhodes pitched a one hit gem through the distance, with Mike Morris singled in the third. Doug Fisher hit his ninth homer of the year and added a double and single. Stewart Stephenson and John Powell also had two singles. Bobby Hill took the loss. Glen Moses relieved in the fourth. In B Minors, the Cubs beat the Cards 14-3 as Danny Morgan held the Cards to two hits. Mark Hollis was the loser.

Dodgers John Roseboro Maury Wills Willie Davis Ron Fairly Ron Santo Billy Williams Cubs Reds Andre Rodgers Ellsworth Cincinnati Deron Johnson Rose Farrell Ed Kranepool Mets Larry Elliot John Stephenson Walt Bond Colts Bob Aspromonte Simmons Julian Javier Cardinals Braves Hank Aaron Russell Rhodes Mike Morris Bobby Hill Glen Moses Doug Fisher Stewart Stephenson John Powell Danny Morgan Mark Hollis David Martin Ted Bostwick Clyde Whitley John Gamble David Spanger

Braves Dominate Giants 37-4 in Minor League Baseball

The Braves powered past the Giants 37 to 4 in a minor league game. John Hamilton hit two homers and drove in five runs while Jimmy Summers added a two on base hit with two on. Sparkman earned the win allowing one hit as Hambrick took the loss with poor control and Giants struggled defensively.

Braves Giants John Hamilton Jimmy Summers Bill Sparkman Danny Lynn Tommy Tackett Kevin Cole Andy Brown Freddie Bounds Sparkman Mark Hambrick

Caddo Baseball Travels, Hosts East Limestone Next

Caddo's baseball team heads to Pulaski Tennessee for a 7 p.m. Saturday game. They return home to host East Limestone at 2 p.m. Saturday and play Sunday at 2:30 p.m. against Fish Pond. In Little League Majors, the Tigers beat the Orioles 2-1 with Dale Mathis earning the win, Bobby Nethery taking the loss, Keith West doubling in the sixth and Larry Parks driving in the winner.

Caddo Pulaski Tenn East Limestone Fish Pond Tigers Orioles Dale Mathis Bobby Nethery Keith West Larry Parks Larry Motes

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