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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1963

Page

16

Yankees Narrow White Sox Rivals Lead In Tight Win

The New York Yankees beat Chicago 5 4 on Tony Kubek's two out single in the bottom of the ninth driving in Hector Lopez. Detroit snapped Minnesota's eight game run 7 5 as Jim Bunning fanned 11. Boston beat Cleveland 6 2 and Baltimore topped Los Angeles 3 1.

Chicago White Sox New York White Sox Yanks Detroit Minnesota Boston Cleveland Baltimore Los Angeles Angels Washington Kansas City Chicago Ranity Twins Tony Kubek Hector Lopez Yankee Hal Reniff Jim Landis

Firecracker 400 Blasts Off Today

Dayton Beach Florida AP reports Fred Lorenzen and Robert Johnson renew their duel in the Firecracker 400. Johnson starts on pole with Paschal in the front row. A wide field includes Foyt, Rodriguez, Goldsmith, Weatherly as contenders and prize money totaling $50,570 with Lorenzen leading the season totals.

Daytona Beach Fila Fred Lorenzen Robert Junior Johnson Glenn Fireball Lorenzen

Unknown Youth Tops Canadian Open With 66 Lead

Ed Moehling, 22, unsponsored rookie pro from Mt. Prospect Illinois, fired a 5 under par 66 at Scarboro Golf Club to lead the $50,000 Canadian Open second round. Doug Ford Tommy Aaron and Fred Hawkins tied at 69, with six others at 70 and nine at 71. defending champ Ted Kroll stood eight back after 74.

Toronto Ed Moehling Moehling Mt. Prospect Ill Doug Ford Tommy Aaron Fred Hawkins Scarboro Golf Club

Huntsville Man Gets Baseball Position

The National Baseball Congress appointed Paul C. Gant of Huntsville Alabama as district commissioner for the non pro program. The move was approved by NBC Alabama state commissioner Robert Rutledge. A sanctioned tournament begins today in Huntsville to qualify teams for the 28th annual state meet planned for July 19 in Talladega.

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Cornell Lights Make Henley Quarterfinals

Cornell University's lightweight crew advanced to the Thermas Challenge Cup quarterfinals at Henley by beating Kingston Rowing Club of Britain by one third of a length in driving rain. The American fours, made from reserves, upset Bedord Club but later capsized after crossing the bank. Amlong brothers moved to the Silver Goblet semifinals, while Rollins College matched Cornell's time in a Thames Cup race. U.S. crews led Wednesday with Tabor Academy eliminated by National Provincial Bank.

Henley England Cornell University Kingstron Rowing Club Britain United States Cornell Rollins College of Tom Joe Amlong Philadelphia R.T. Luke J.C. Luke Amlongs Baron Leander Rowing Club Wyfold Dix Thackaberry Bedford River Thames U.S Tabor Academy Massachusetts National Provincial Bank Queen’s University Belfast Winter Park Fla Barclay’s Bank

Koufax Succeeds With Shutout No 7 Over Cardinals

Sandy Koufax pitched a three hit 5 0 victory over St Louis to extend Los Angeles lead to one and a half games. He improved to 13 3 with a 1 84 ERA and 146 strikeouts in 147 13 innings aiming at NL strikeout mark and possible major league shutout record.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Koufax St. Louis Dodgers Cardinals

McKinley Favored Over Stolle For Wimbledon Title

In ILECON England AP reports bookies see Chuck McKinley as the odds-on favorite to win Wimbledon after he crushed Wilhem Bungert 6-2 6-4 8-6 to reach the final. Fred Stolle defeated Manuel Santana 8-6 6-1 7-5 to advance. McKinley exudes confidence entering Friday's final.

Ilecon England Chuck cKinley St. Louis San Antonio Tex Fred Stolle Australia United States Germany Wilhelm Bungert Stolle Manuel Santana Spain McKinley Rod Laver

Liston Quietly Reconsiders After Training Pause

Las Vegas AP Sonny Liston says he is the top heavyweight but acknowledges Floyd Patterson as the No 2. The title defense against Patterson is set for July 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center after Liston previously won the belt in Chicago. He now stresses realism and respect for Patterson while maintaining confidence in his own standing.

Las Vegas Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Liston Patterson Las Vegas Convention Center Floyd Chicago Sonny Ingemar Johansson

Chicago at Ford Stadium and Other Today’s MLB Games

Today’s baseball games feature Chicago with Pizarro and Peters facing Ford and Stafford, Minnesota at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland, Los Angeles at Baltimore, and other night matches. Standings show mixed results with several teams pursuing wins.

New York Say Chicago Stoke Seabehdis Cleveland Los Angeles Kansas City Tree Pan da Pizarro Peters Ford Stafford

National League standings update and game notes

In the National League Chicago leads with a .435 mark while Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Houston show varying records. St Louis’s pitcher Broglio is 9-3 set to face the Dodgers at Los Angeles. Johnson is also noted in the game context.

East Limestone Adds Young To Coaching Staff

East Limestone announces the addition of Young as assistant coach and teacher. Young, Ardmore High School and Florence State College graduate, leaves Elkmont after the Red Devils won only one of three years under his leadership. Humphries resigns Elkmont duties to Falkville. J C Ralph replaces Humphries at Falkville. Gerald Williams leaves East Limestone coaching role. Paul Hargroves to serve in the remaining capacity.

East Limestone George Roberts Young Ardmore High School Florence State College Elkmont Red Devils Huland Humphries Falkville High School Ryan High School Athens College J. C. Ralph Humphries Gerald Williams Williams Paul Hargroves

Nooga Drivers Featured in Courtland Confederate Grand Prix

Courtland hosts the Confederate Grand Prix with Chattanooga drivers including Harrison and Donnie Johnson in Cooper Formula Jr and Spencer Greenhill in a Lotus Jr. Smokey Drolet joins Margaret Horn as the only two women in the race. The event includes Stirling Moss Trophy races and a 5.7 Maserati driven by Wick Williams of Memphis. Louise "Crystal" Glass of Alabama attends the weekend races.

Harrison Donnie Johnson Joe Lee Johnson Spencer Greenhill Smokey Drolet Smokey Margaret Horn Memphis Chattanooga Wick Williams George Robertson Locust Grove Robertson Courtland Airport Charlie Kolb M Fla Dick Heckman Hunt Bill Knowe Nashv. Tenn Kolb Sebring Ferrari Heckman Tennessee Valley Sports Car Club of America Alabama Long Beach California Louise Crystal” Glass Courtland Alverson-Draughon College Birmingham

Lary Faces Recall By Ailing Tigers

Detroit Tigers seek pitching help by recalling Frank Lary from the minors. GM Jim Campbell notes a roster waiver must be cleared before Lary can rejoin the parent club to start a game in Sundays doubleheader with the Kansas City Athletics.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Frank Lary Tigers Lary Kansas City Athletics Jim Campbell Norees Knoxville

City Names Head Coach for East Limestone Sports

East Limestone High has appointed a head coach for both sports. The changes affect boys and girls teams with new leadership guiding football and basketball programs starting this season.

McKinley Seeks Grass Court Upset Against Stolle in 1961 Final

The veteran American notes his greater experience and calm as he faces veteran opponent Stolle in the 1961 final. Trabert last won in 1955 while Olmedo captured the title for Peru in 1959. McKinley trails in past matchups with Stolle, having won only twice in six meetings, never on grass.

Tony Trabert Alex Olmedo Peru McKinley Stolle

Post 15 Beats Scottsboro 7-2 in Legion Play

Morgan County Post 15 defeated Scottsboro 7-2 at West Town Field on Wednesday night. Joe Culver of Decatur High School earned the win for Post 15. Donnie Turner and Robert Hinds homered. Billy Stephenson had three hits and Ray Stephenson two for the victors. Post 15 visits Florence Monday night.

Morgan County Post Scottsboro American Legion Joe Culver Decatur West Town Field Donnie Turner Robert Hinds Billy Stephenson Ray Stephenson Post Florence

Fragments Signal Friday NBA and MLB Style Matchups

OCR fragment lists player scores for Duren and New York with Craig and Willey, and notes Friday games Pittsburgh at New York Philadelphia at Chicago Milwaukee at Houston Cincinnati at Los Angeles St Louis at San Francisco.

Duren New York Craig Willey Jackson Toth Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Milwaukee Houston Cincinnati Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco

Jackson Named To Replace Mazeroski In All Star Game

Chicago pitcher Larry Jackson will replace Bill Mazeroski of Pittsburgh on the National League roster for the All Star Game in Cincinnati next Tuesday. NL manager Alvin Dark of San Francisco selected Jackson as the numerical replacement after Mazeroski suffered a leg injury. Dark will finalize the 25 man squad Friday.

Cincinnati Larry Jackson Chicago Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Alvin Dark San Francisco Jackson Mazeroski

Local Little League Briefs Tie to Walks Error

In a Tuesday game between the Cards and the Giants losing pitcher Mike Turner did not issue 12 walks as a Daily account claimed his mother Mrs Cecil Turner confirmed. Three Giant pitchers issued the passes. In minor league activity the National League Cubs took two of three from the Orioles and will meet the Yankees or Braves winner next week. Currents feeding the Gulf Stream cross the Gulf of Mexico but mix little with its waters.

Little League Giants Indians Wingfoot Field Giants Andy Smith Bobby Sandusky Steve Tucker Bruce Spink Billy Spink Tim Carrico Jimmy Gober Cecil Turner Eddie Pollard Mike Smith Darryl Wood Tommy Gober Mike Turner Peter Spink Butch Hill Bill Spink Cards National League Cubs American Legion Orioles Gulf of Mexico

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