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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1965

Page

7

Confederate Grand Prix heats Courtland with near 50 drivers

The 11th annual Confederate Grand Prix drew nearly 50 of 70 drivers to Courtland for a two day sports car weekend. Races start at 2 30 today and 1 tomorrow with events from nine in the morning until race time as crews tune cars on the 3.2 mile airfield course in Alabama.

Courtland Congress Inn Florida Georgia South North Carolina Louisiana Jack Slottag Naples Fla Air Field Slottag Jessie Coleman Atlanta Lee Skilling Decatur Birmingham Courtland Air Base

Marichal Wins 13th as Giants Blank Cubs

Juan Marichal matched Sandy Koufax by winning his 13th game to tame the Chicago Cubs 4-0 in Chicago. He scattered five hits, logged six shutouts this season, and received run support from Willie Mays and Tom Haller as the Giants moved toward another strong season.

Chicago Juan Marichal Los Angeles Sandy Koufax San Francisco Chicago Cubs Marichal Willie Mays Tom Haller Koufax

Pirates pound Braves 8 3 as streak ends

Pittsburgh pummels Milwaukee 8-3 in a 13 hit attack. Roberto Clemente tallies three hits with Willie Stargell two, and Donn Clendenon and Bill Virdon each collect two. Ed Mathews drives in all three for the Braves.

Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Pirates Milwaukee Willie Stargell Donn Clendenon Bill Virdon Ed Mathews

Milwaukee Powerhouse Rally Keeps Hopes Alive

Milwaukee players ignite offense with a two run homer in the seventh and a run scoring single in the eighth to power a comeback.

Phillies rally past Reds to extend win streak to six

Dick Stuart belted a two run homer in the eighth to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 Philadelphia victory over Cincinnati. Rich Allen opened the inning with a single and Stuart hit his 13th homer off reliever Gerry Arrigo.

Philadelphia Dick Stuart Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Phillies Rich Allen Phils Stuart Gerry Arrigo

Gib sons mint 6 3 Mets split series win

Berb Gibson struck out 13 in a 6 3 St Louis victory over the New York Mets. Gibson rehilt nine through the final three innings to earn his 10th win. Frank Lary collected two hits and scored New York runs. Tito Francona homered after Ken Boyer’s single as St Louis pulled away with two runs in the third.

NEW York Berb Gibson St. Louis New York Mets Gibson Frank Lary Tito Francona Ken Boyer

Florida State freshman leads in Vestavia held by two strokes

Florida State University freshman Hubert Green shot two under par 70 to maintain a slim lead over Jackie Compass ball after a sequence including doubles Curt Flood drives in Lou Brock with a sacrifice fly. Bench and fielding action noted with St. Louis and New York scoring details.

Birmingham Florida ‘State University Hubert Green Jackie Com Curt Flood Lou Brock Jerry Bur Ciek Phil Gagliano St. Louis New York Gibson McCarver Lary Miller Cannizzaro Stephenson W—Gibson L—Lary Frecona Hiller

Astros Rally Pushes Past Dodgers 4 3 In Ninth

Walt Bond singled with the bases loaded and two out in the ninth to drive in the winning run as Houston beat Los Angeles 4-3. Don Drysdale took his fifth straight loss, leaving his record at 11-8 while the Dodgers still led the NL by two games. Joe Morgan opened the ninth with a single and steal, Lee Maye was walked, Jim Gentile walked, before Bond delivered the decisive hit.

Houston Walt Bond Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Astros Joe Morgan Lee Maye Jim Gentile Bond Drysdale

Jets Quarterback Dick Wood Traded to Raiders

Atlanta AP report says Dick Wood, Jets regular quarterback, was traded to the Oakland Raiders leaving New York’s signal calling job open to rookies Joe Namath and John Huarte. WSB radio claimed a highly believable source told them of the trade, with the deal to be completed Monday.

Atlanta Dick Wood New York Jets Oakland Raiders Jets Joe Namath John Huarte WSB J

Cardinals Triumph Over Giants In Little League Action

In a high scoring Little League Minor A game, the Cardinals beat the Giants 15 to 13 to seize first place. Winning pitcher was Ray Ashwander. Terry Williams took the loss. Paul Mink led the Cardinals with five hits, Gary Sams added three, and Jerome Watts David Martin Ashwander Edwin Breland and Rickey Head contributed two apiece. Giants hitters Vern Johnson Fred Horn Glenn Anderson Mike Black Terry Williams P Johnson and Bobby Utley each had a single.

Cardinals Giants Ray Ashwander J Terry Williams Paul Mink Gary Sams Jerome Watts David Martin Ashwander Edwin Breland Rickey Head Vern Johnson Fred Horn Glenn Anderson Mike Black P. Johnson Bobby Utley The

Cummings shoots 69 to lead by one stroke in Vestavia golf

Cummings, defending champ, posted the best round of 69 in the Vestavia Country Club men's invitation for a two day total of 143 over 36 holes. He trails Green of Birmingham by one stroke who finished at 142 as the championship flight tightens for tomorrow.

Mings Vestavia Country Club Cummings Green Birmingham

Indians Run Over Orioles Behind Colavito Lethal Night

Rocky Colavito drove in five runs with his 19th homer a double and a single while Lee Stange pitched a four hitter as the AL leading Cleveland Indians crushed Baltimore 8 0. Colavito hit a three run homer in the third and added two singles plus a run scored Dick Howser homered for Cleveland and Stange did not allow a base runner until six inning.

Baltimore Rocky Colavito Lee Stanger Cleveland Indians Indians Colavito Stange Cleveland Dick Howser Jerry Adair

Yankees Rout Red Sox 16 2 Behind 25 Hits And Rookie Repoz

Rookie Roge Repoz drove in four with a single and sacrifice fly in his second major league game as New York blasted Boston 16 2. Mel Stottlemyre held the Red Sox to nine hits while Elston Howard added a two run homer in an eight run seventh. Mantle and Maris were out injured during the rout.

Boston Rogler Repot Toledo Mickey Mantle Roger Maris

Kreutzer tosses three-hitter with homer in 6-0 win

Washington right hander Frank Kreutzer pitched a three hitter and hit a two run homer to pace a 6-0 victory over Detroit. He struck out 10 for a career high and notched his first win of the season destined by his first major league homer in the sixth off Hank Aguirre.

Washington Frank Kreutzer Detroit Kreutzer Jerry Lumpe al Kaline Tigers Don Demeter Willie Horton Bob Chance Hank Aguirre

Twins Top A's 3 1 to Stay One Game Back In AL Race

Jim May night and Tony Oliva powered the Minnesota Twins to a 3 1 win over Kansas City, edging Cleveland for first place. Oliva doubled in Grant in the seventh to break a 1 1 tie and scored on Harmon Killebrew's single. John O Donoghue took his 10th loss after issuing a walk to Grant to start the inning.

Kansas City Jim May Night Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Kansas City Athletics Cleveland Indians Oliva Grant Harmon Killebrew John O'Donoghue

Pikes Peak Climber Seeks Crown Again

Al Unser of Albuquerque led time trials at Pikes Peak hill climb in Colorado Springs with a 5 33,8 minute run on the 4.1 mile course, aiming to defend last year’s car division championship.

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Miami Mayor says AFL team near after Bowl rental deal

Miami Mayor Bert King High said the city could field an AFL team in 1966 if Miami reaches a rental agreement on the Orange Bowl with the American Football League.

Miami Fla Bert King High American Football League

Pitcher Grant Wins Eighth Decision Against Two Defeats

The pitcher earned his eighth win against two losses as Wayne Causey singled with one out in the ninth, ending a stretch of 15 straight retirements.

Wayne Causey Grant

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