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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1963

Page

6

Palmer Leads World Team To 6-3 Win In Prince Philip Trophy

Arnold Palmer captained a multinational team to a 6-3 victory over the British Isles in a tune up event for the British Open at Blackpool North Shore. The match featured players from the United States Australia New Zealand and Europe with Prince Philip presenting the prize and raising funds for youth sports and the arts.

England Arnold Palmer British Isles Palmer Yearcold Latrobe Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth II Blackpool North Shore

Banks Delivers Again as Cubs Rally Past Phillies in 11 Innings

Ernie Banks scored the winning run for Chicago for the second time in three games as the Cubs beat Philadelphia 3-2 in 11 innings. Frank Torre and Ruben Amaro homered for the Phillies, while Ron Santo drove in the tying run in the eighth. Ray Culp and Larry Jackson pitched until the 11th before Chicago pulled ahead.

Chicago Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Banks Frank Torre Clay Dalrymple Dick Bertell Ruben Amaro Ray Culp Larry Jackson Cubs Ron Santo Landrum Philadelphia Rippin Jackson McDaniel Bertell Ranen W—Mcdaniel

Angels Die Under Washington Uprising

Don Zimmer delivered a tie breaking single in a three run seventh as the Washington Senators defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 to win their fourth straight. Don Rudolph earned his first win since May 8, going seven innings. Ed Brinkman drove in two runs with a single in the seventh and Don Lock scored on a Pearson error. Jim King hit his 14th homer in the first.

Washington Don Zimmer Washington Senators Los Angeles Angels Angels Don Rudolph Lee Thomas Albie Pearson Don Leppert Dan Osinski Don Lock Zimmer Lock Pearson Ed Brinkman Senators Jim King

Tigers Turn Wildcats? Tigers Defeat Athletics 4 3

Detroit overcame a mistake ridden performance by pitcher John Wyatt as the Tigers beat Kansas City 4 to 3. Wyatt balked and walked the decisive run, with Bill Freehan scoring on a wild throw and Dick Clift’s tapper aiding the winning play. Al Kaline left late with a pulled leg.

Detroit John Wyatt Tigers Kansas City Athletics Wyatt Washington Bill Freehan Freehan Dick Cliffe A’s Doc Edwards Billy Bruton al Kaline

Orioles Twins Split Twin Bill in Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins split a Friday doubleheader at Baltimore. The Twins lost the opener 4 to 3 but bounced back to win the nightcap 7 to 5.

Orioles Baltimore Minnesota Twins Twins

Weis in critical condition after 35-foot fall at Firecracker 400

Peter Weis, 38, an ABC camera man, was seriously injured when he fell from a 35-foot tower during the July 4 Firecracker 400 stock car race in Daytona Beach. He remains in critical condition Friday as authorities investigate the accident.

Tribe Beats Yankees 4-1 On Friday

Dono van's double and Tito Franco na's sacrifice fly sparked a third inning rally. Cleveland added two more in the fifth as Luplow, Donovan, and Lup low produced runs. Kirkland stole second and scored on Romano's deep fly as the Indians pulled away.

Donovan Tito Francona Cleveland Luplow Mike de la Haz Clete Boyer Willie Kirkland Kirkland John Romano Tom Tresh New York Bouton Bridges Howard Romano W—Donovan L—Bouton Lopez

Baseball schedule features twi night games across leagues

National League and American League matchups listed by teams and pitchers. New York at Cleveland, Kansas City at Detroit, Los Angeles at Washington, Minnesota at Baltimore, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at New York, Philadelphia at Chicago, Milwaukee at Houston, St. Louis at San Francisco, Cincinnati at Los Angeles with noted pitcher records.

New York Downing Cleveland Latman Kansas City Rakow Detroit Faul Los Angeles McBride Washington Stenhouse Minnesota Stigman Baltimore McNally Chicago Herbert Boston Morehead Pittsburgh Schwall Jackson

Indians Lose Held For 10 To 14 Days With Finger Chip

Cleveland falls under more injury woes as Woodie Held is sidelined 10 to 14 days with a bone chip in his right index finger. Larry Brown is recalled from the Jackson farm club, replacing Sam McDowell sent to Jacksonville. Gene Green is reinstated after a disciplinary suspension as Vic Davalillo Dick Howser John Romano and Joe Adcock also deal with injuries.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Woodie Held Indians Larry Brown Jackson Brown Sam McDowell Jacksonville Gabe Paul Gene Green Birdie Tebbetts Green Vic Davalillo Dick Howser John Romano Joe Adcock Romano Adcock Howser Davalillo

Visel Injured in Detroit Gold Cup Qualifying

Veteran racer Morlan Visel, 46, of Lake Tahoe, Nev., was knocked out of the Gold Cup preliminaries when the Miss Madison hydroplane lost its left side in a Detroit River Tun turn. He suffered head cuts a broken leg and possible shoulder injury and was taken unconscious to a Detroit hospital after the Coast Guard noted a skid panel failure.

Detroit Morlan Visel Miss Madison Visel Lake Tahoe Nev Madison Detroit River Coast Guard

No. 2 UC Linkster Romack's No. 1 Fan

In Chattanooga Barbara Romack wins the Rock City Open with Reb Landham as her caddy. Romack earns $1,500 first prize while Landham receives a hug kiss and 10 percent of the winnings along with keepsakes from the victory.

Barbara Romack Chattanooga Rob Landham UC Linkster Romack Bob Barbara Valley Brook Rob Landham

Carling Open Gets Started

Sutton Massachusetts AP Defend takes early first round lead in the $10,000 Lady Carling Eastern Open Golf Tournament with a two stroke edge over Clifford Ann Creed as an early thunderstorm and cold winds interrupt play. Kathy Whitworth and JoAnne Gunderson Wright at 74 tied for the lead among the tour’s longest hitters while Mickey Wright, previous winner, is disqualified after an eighth on the sixth hole following a tree drive and a pond shot.

Sutton Mass Clifford Ann Creed Kathy Whitworth JoAnne Gunderson Mickey Wright Miss Wright

Cornell Set For Henley Finals Today

Cornell's national champion crew advanced to the Grand Challenge Cup final at Henley as the Big Red edged London Rowing Club in a tense semifinal. The Philadelphia Amlong brothers reached the Silver Goblets final, Rollins College advanced to the Thames Cup semifinal, while Cornell lightweights were ousted in the Thames Cup by Queen's College Cambridge. The finals will be on the Henley course today with Cornell facing London University and Amlong brothers meeting Leander Club pair.

John Gale Henley England Cornell Philadelphia Amlong Brothers Rollins College Queen's College Cambridge Thames London Rowing Club Big Red London University Amlong Joe Tom Chris Davidge Stuart Mackenzie Leander Club Mackenzie Rollins

Cassius Clay Says Athletes Not Rights Leaders

Cassius Clay, ranked second in the heavyweight title race, says athletes and entertainers should not lead Negro civil rights groups as they lack the educational background for true leadership.

Cassius Louisville Cassius Clay

Ford Still Tops In Toronto Meet

Doug Ford shot a three over par 74 in the third round of the Canadian Open to stay two strokes ahead at 210, with Herman Keiser Jack Fleck and Moe Norman among the chasers as Moe Norman and Dan Keefe posted 213s and 214s trailed the leaders on a wind battered Scarboro course.

Toronto Doug Ford Tom O’shanter N.Y Scarboro Ford Herman Keiser Barberton Ohio Jack Fleck Los Angeles Keiser Fleck Bape Moe Norman Dan Keefe Wayland Mass George Knudson Bill Eggers Henderson Nev Jerry Barber Charles Sifford

Vaulter Facing Likely Paralysis After Accident

Seattle AP reports world champion pole vaulter Brian Sternberg injuries after a 14 foot fall during gymnastic practice on a trampoline. Doctors say permanent paralysis is very likely as he had used gymnastics to aid his vaulting technique and had twice broken the world record with a 16 feet 8 inch attempt.

Seattle Brian Sternberg Sternberg

Boston Beats White Sox 8-3 Behind Earl Wilson'S Nine-Hitter

Earl Wilson tossed a nine hitter and led Boston to an 8 to 3 victory over Chicago at Fenway Park. Wilson contributed a two run triple in a six run Boston burst while Gary Geiger and Frank Malzone added key hits. Ed Bressaud homered for Boston as the Red Sox built a comfortable lead.

Boston Earl Wilson Chicago White Sox Cavelin Red Sox Gary Geiger Frank Malzone Bob Tillman Wilson Fenway Park Pete Ward White Sox Malzone Ed Bressaud Chicago DeBusschere Fischer Baumann Brosnan Martin Nixon W—Wilson Breissoud

Derby Like 3 Year-Olds Settle Championship at Hollywood Park

Hollywood Derby to decide 3-year-old title with a dozen sophomores racing for 124100. Other features include Monmouth Oaks at Monmouth Park and Sussex Turf Handicap at Delaware Park with notable runners Lamb Chop Smart Deb Cicada Old Hat and Patro l Woman among various entrants.

Hollywood Park Spectrum Clement L. Hirsch Mary Strand Charles R. Mccoy King Acres Stock Farm Monmouth Park Cap Arlington Park Delaware Park Lamb Chop William Haggin Perry Eleanora Sears Spicy Living Coach Club Russell L. Reineman Monmouth Meadow Stable Cicada Aqueduct Sheepshead Bay Sidney M. Barton Errcountess Stanley Conrad Old Hat Gulfstream Park Mary Fisher Hushaby

Denmark Shifts From Farms to Industrial Exports

In Denmark industrial products machinery textiles metals and chemicals have overtaken agricultural commodities as the nation’s leading exports reflecting a broader shift in the economy.

Denmark

McKinley Wins Wimbledon Title After Eight Year Gap

Texas resident and Trinity University student Gordon McKinley defeated Fred Stolle in straight sets 97 61 64 to claim the Wimbledon crown. Pro offer from Trabert for 50 000 first year was declined as McKinley plans to finish his mathematics degree and join the U S Davis Cup team in the near future. Billie Jean Moffitt helped pace the match with early swings as the 18 000 crowd watched, while Princess Marina presented the trophy.

Fred Stolle Sydney Australia McKinley St. Louis Texas Alex Olmedo U.S Trabert Trinity University San Antonio Tex Billie Jean Moffitt Stolle Stile Duece Marina Duke of Kent The Lawn Tennis Association Sam

Pirates Rally Past Mets on Clemente Opposite Field Shot

Roberto Clemente hit an opposite field homer with a runner aboard in the eighth to snap a tie and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3 1 win over the winless New York Mets. Tracy Stallard took the loss after a two hitter until Clemente's two out blast. Cardwell earned the win in relief. Stallard dropped to 3 4. Donn Clendenon led Pittsburgh with three of the Pirates four hits.

NEW York Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Tracy Stallard Clemente Stallard al McBean Cardwell Mets Pirates Donn Clendenon McBean Pagliaroni Burgess Bearnorth Cisco Sherry Coleman

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