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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1964

Page

10

McMurtrie Fires Third A No-Hitter In Row For Yankees

Claude McMurtrie struck out ten in a 6-0 Yankees win over the Red Sox to complete a third consecutive no hitter. Ronnie Atkins took the loss, with Mike Colee finishing the game. The Yankees finished 17-3, heading to a Little League World Series matchup with the Cardinals.

McMurtrie Claude McMurtrie Yankees Claude Red Sox Ronnie Atkins Mike Colee Colee Steve Stewart Mike Fillippeli Yanks Cardinals Wingfoot Giants Braves Jimmy Gober Tommy Allen Peter Spink Roy Tapscott Donald Freeman Atlanta Spahn

Huntsville Wins Local Swimming Meet

The Rocket City Aquatic Club of Huntsville defeated Decatur 336 to 134 at Blue Haven Pool. Decatur earned several firsts including Bill Shepherd and Jan Roberts in 9 10 diving and girls respectively, plus multiple age group winners across boys and girls events.

Decatur Blue Haven Pool Rocket City Aquatic Club of Huntsville Blue Haven Jasper Blue Haven Bill Shepherd Jan Roberts Tweedy D. Jones Hennessee A| Swafford

Ferris Says Team Could Be Strong

Dan Ferris, Olympic Council member, praises depth of American track and field prospects as trials begin at Randall’s Island. The next-to-last cuts will select six finalists per event for the Los Angeles Olympics, with finals in multiple events starting today and continuing Saturday.

Bob Green Associated Press NEW York (Ap Dan Ferris Olympic Council United States Tokyo New York Randall's Island Armed Services Los Angeles

Jones fires no hitter for Caddo in 12-0 win over Pulaski

Kendall Jones pitched a no hitter with 14 strikeouts as Caddo blanked Pulaski Tennessee 12-0. Wayne Bowling had four hits, Jack Mooneyham three, Bobby Suggs and John Morgan two each. Caddo improved to 11 wins in 13 starts and schedules two home games this weekend.

Kendall Jones Caddo Pulaski Tennessee Jones Wayne Jack Mooneyham Bobby Suggs John Morgan East Limestone Fish Pond

Warren Spahn's Braves Fall as St Louis Edges 4-3

Warren Spahn failed to complete the game for Milwaukee as the Braves lost to St. Louis 4-3. The 43-year-old struggled to finish despite homers from Rico Carty and Gene Oliver, while Willie Mays sidelined the Giants briefly and Cepeda sparked a comeback.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Warren Wonder Wonder Spahn Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Spahn San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Pittsburgh Willie Orlando Cepeda Pirates Giants Ront Philadelphia Philies Los Angeles Edgers Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Jim Sinces Houston New York Mets

Jersey men chase prize in Liberty Bell twin double

Three New Jersey men chased a winning harness bet worth 72 837 dollars and 40 cents after selecting the 7 8 5 2 twin double combination at Liberty Bell harness park Thursday night.

Philadelphia New Jersey Liberty Bell Harness Park

Standings and scores round up from major leagues

International League leads Jacksonville Rochester and Toronto chase. Birmingham Macon and Charlotte post tallies in Southern League with rain postponements. Texas and Eastern Leagues feature San Antonio Albuquerque York and Springfield results. Also note death of David Strange during church softball game and passport statistics for 1964.

International League Jacksonville Rochester Toronto Buffalo Syracuse Richmond Columbus Atlanta Southern League Birmingham Lynchburg Macon Charlotte Knoxville St Chattanooga Columbus Agco Asheville Knoxville San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Los Angeles Houston New York Buhl Cloninger Fisher Drysdale St Louis Gibson Tsitouris Law Bruce Culp Herbel San Antonio Tulsa Albuquerque Fort Worth Austin el Paso York Williamsport Iain Springfield Reading Arlington Tex David Strange

Post 15 Prepares for Tuscaloosa Test After Win

Morgan County Post 15 baseball team beat Tanner Independents 10 7 to warm up for Saturday night clash with Tuscaloosa Legion champs at West Town field. Vernon Maisth Jimmy Teague Dennis Ryan homered as Tanner piled seven hits led by Tanner with seven. Joe Culver started and Oliver earned win as Post 15 improved to 4 3.

Athens Morgan County Post Tuscaloosa Tanner Independents Legion West Town Field Post Vernon Mathis Jimmy Teague Dennis Ryan Johnny Compton Wayne Sparkman Tanner Gordon and Baugher Joe Culver Bill Oliver Oliver

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