Finley explores Athletics move to Oakland
Kansas City club owner Charles C. Finley reportedly discussed relocating the Athletics to Oakland on the eve of the All Star game. Cronin said Finley had made no formal request to move the franchise, needing eight of ten owners’ ballots to approve. Finley sought Candlestick Park use before Oakland stadium is ready, with support from Oakland interests.
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San Francisco
Pickens and Mummert Lead AAU Diving Wins
Cheryl Pickens and Terry Mummert of the Decatur Swim Team took first in diving at the state AAU meet in Florence. Cheryl won the 11-12 girls division and Terry the 13-14 boys.
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Terry Mummert
Decatur
Florence
Cheryl
Terry
Tommy Berrigan
Bill Hebding
Diane Jones
Brenda Roper
Jennifer Power
Pride Donnely
Ginny Gilchrist
Ann Swafford
Ann Haigler
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart McWhorter
Lindy Jackson
Breeding Sparks Senators With Alert Baserunning
Marv Breeding from Decatur led the Washington Senators with a .269 batting average as the lineup swept the A’s 2-1 and 3-2 in D C Stadium. He went first to third on two relays, scored the winning run in game one, and capped the day with three hits, lifting the club with heads up baserunning and timely hitting.
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Don Blasingame
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Kansas City
Church Softball League resumes half with two games
The Church Softball League begins the second half tonight at 7 with Oak Ridge vs First Baptist and at 8 30 Ninth Street Methodist vs Flint Baptist. Bill Spink announces daily practice sessions for the American and National Little Leagues All Star game from 4 30 p m through Friday.
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Further Expansion Topics at PCL Directors Meeting
Spokane Washington AP reports Pacific Coast League directors planned discussions on further expansion and a possible playoff with the International League during Monday’s meeting.
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International League
Pacific Coast League
National Nips American in All-Star Game Pitching and Base Running
Willie Mays starred for the National League in Cleveland, going 2 for 4 with two runs batted in and two stolen bases to lift the NL to a 5-3 victory over the American League. Mays tied Stan Musial with a 20th All-Star hit and sparked a third inning rally, while Bill White and Ron Santo provided late insurance as the NL outplayed the AL in steals and double plays. Jim Bunning took the loss for Detroit, Larry Jackson secured the win for Chicago, and Dick Radatz struck out five in relief for Boston as the game settled into a tight defensive showcase.
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San Francisco
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American League Today
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Ron Santo
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Jim Bunning
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Larry Jackson
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Dick Groat
Leon Wagner
Angels
Tommy Davis
Ed Bailey
Jackson
Little Albie Pearson
Frank Malzone
Sox
Malzone
Earl Battey
Minnesota Twins
Nationals
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Bobby Richardson
New York Yakees
Arsenal Man Wins Tourney At Tri-State Rifle Event
Army specialist John R. Violette from Redstone Arsenal Huntsville after Madawas ka Maine scored 1582 75 on Saturday and 1584 84 on Sunday to claim a grand aggregate high gun 3166 of 3200 with 159 xs in the any sight competition at the Tri-State Rifle Tournament in Chattanooga AP reports.
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John R. Violette
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
Madawaska
Maine
Army
Oehmig Takes Lead In Southern Amateur
Lew Oehmig of Chattanooga shoots 4-under 68 to lead the second round of qualifying at the Southern Amateur Golf Tournament at Coosa Country Club in Rome Georgia. He carded 35 33 on a rain beaten course as five players broke par including Pat O'Brien of Baton Rouge and Bobby Greenwood of Cincinnati.
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Tennessee
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Baton Rouge
Bobby Greenwood
Cookville
Fenti
Bernard Sets French Mile Record in 3 58.9
In Cameres France Michel Bernard established a new French mile record finishing in 3 58 9 while Michel Jazy held the prior national mark of 3 50 8 set last October in Lille.
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Flint Ridge Horse Show Winners Told at Morgan County event
Results from the Flint Ridge Saddle Club horse show sponsored by the Morgan County Mounted Sheriffs Posse cover 134 participating horses and about 3000 attendees. Winners span divisions from Shetland Pony to Parade and Barrel Races with riders including Kathy Lanier Gayle Turney Joyce Berger Judy Whisenant and more.
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Morgan County Mounted Sheriffs Posse
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Dixie
Jackson Thomas
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Lila Pryor
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Gene Douthit
Trigger
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Dolly
David Golden
White Lightning
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Red Pickard
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Mike T
Claude Johnson
Cubs Nip Yankees In World Series Opener
In the opening game of the minor Little League world series the Cubs beat the Yankees 2 to 1 at West Town Field Dwight Moses earned the win and Mark McClanahan took the loss The Yankees must win at 5 PM today to stay alive
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Mark McClanahan
Nicklaus Worries Over Too-Warm British Open Form
Masters champion Jack Nicklaus worries he is playing too well in practice at Royal Lytham St Annes as the British Open starts with Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Phil Rodgers and Gary Player among strong American hopes. Nicklaus has posted low practice rounds and faces a crowded field of challengers including Kel Nagle Peter Thomson Bernard Hunt Neil Coles and Peter Alliss with 15 000 to 20 000 expected spectators come championship day.
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England
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Doug Sanders
Phil Rodgers
Palmer
Tucson
Ariz
Royal Latham
Gary Player
South Africa
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Nence
Latrobe
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Peter Thomson
Australia
Bernard Hunt
Neil Coles
Peter Alliss
Bob Charles
New Zealand
Colt League All Stars roster announced for Huntsville series
The Colt League All Stars and managers Namon Florence and Ed Brazelton will face the Huntsville All-Stars starting July 22 in a best of three series at West Town Field. Decatur team members include Perry Hinds Gerald Owens Chuck Browning Glen Springer Gary Davis and others with alternates Danny Haraway Butch Hagan Wayne Sparkman.
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West Town
Namon Florence
Ed Brazelton
Decatur
Colt League
Perry Hinds
Gerald Owens
Chuck Browning
Glen Springer
Gary Davis
Roger Mathis
Vernon Mathis
Kenneth Westmorland
James Metcalf
Harry Lewis
Richard Seibe
Pony Yanks Whip Indians 9-8 in Extra Inning Thriller
In Pony League action Monday the Yanks defeated the Indians 9 to 8 in extra innings. Tommy Foster drove in the winning run and had two other hits. Donnie Arthur earned the win in relief with Wayne Hammonds contributing.
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Indians
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Donnie Arthur
Wayne Hammonds
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