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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1964

Page

12

Reuss Threatens Action Over Braves Move to Atlanta

Milwaukee congressman Henry Reuss warns of antitrust action unless the National League halts the possible shift of the Milwaukee Braves to Atlanta. He calls the move irresponsible and urges local interests be allowed to buy the club if finances falter.

Milwaukee National League Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Henry Reuss D-Wis League Warren Giles Reuss Braves John McHale Bobby Bragan Bragan

Mincher hits 14th homer as Twins beat Kansas City 5-4

Camilo Pascual earned his 10th win despite a ninth inning rally by the Athletics. Zollo Versalles homered his eighth and added a double, while Don Mincher belted his 14th solo shot. Minnesota led 5-1 entering the ninth before a late KC uprising.

Mincher Twins Kansas City Zollo Versalles Don Mincher Camilo Pascual Minnesota Twins Pascual Athletics Rocky Colavito Nelson Mathews Manny Jimenez Bill Pleis Wayne Causey Johnny Klippstein Ed Charles Versalles Minnesota Earl Battey Tony Olive Bob Allison Pleis Klippstein Battey Pena Stock Pfister Bryan W— Pascual L—Pena Green

Chemstrand Loses in Panama City Softball Tourney

Chemstrand of Decatur was shut out 2-0 by Fatos Food Stores of Atlanta in the Panama City Invitational. The team earlier fell 3-2 to Walker Manufacturing, leaving Chemstrand with no wins. Ray Love Fate had the only hit in the loss, while Fate scored both first inning runs on unearned runs. Rain interrupted play twice. Hen Miller took the loss, Newman the win.

Panama City Fla Chemstrand Decatur Fatos Food Stores Atlanta Chemstrand of Walker Manufacturing Co Ray Love Fates Hen Miller Newman

Cardinals edge Giants 7-6 in tight league clash

In a Friday minor league game the Cardinals beat the Giants 7 to 6. Mark Hollis earned the win while John Gamble collected four hits and Ben Wilder added three for the Cardinals. Steve Cook hit a three run homer for the Giants.

Cardinals Giants Mark Hollis John Gamble Ben Wilder Steve Cook

Traffic Jam Expected as Golf Greats Hit 46th PGA Championship

In Columbus Ohio Arnold Palmer Ben Hogan Bob Charles and Jack Nicklaus start in the first round within 24 minutes. Nicklaus defending champion and leading money winner heads a field including Gary Player and Palmer in a tournament with prize money rising to a record 80900 last year.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Country Club Arnold Palmer Ben Hogan Bob Charles Jack Nicklaus Palmer Gary Player Nicklaus Tony Lema Ken ‘Venturi Charles Hogan U.S Dallas

Power Fined Suspended For Spitting Incident

Los Angeles infielder Vic Power was suspended 10 games and fined 250 by AL President Joseph Cronin after he was accused of spitting at umpire Jim Honochick during the eighth inning of a Friday night doubleheader in Chicago. Power denied the charge noting he did not spit and claimed his mouth was dry.

LOS Angeles Vic Power Joseph Cronin Angel Fred Haney Cronin Chicago White Sox Cago White Sox Floyd Robinson

Wright Ruark Win In Jaycee Tennis

In between rain showers the Decatur Jaycees closed their annual junior tennis program at Delano Park. Winners in the 18 and under division were Bill Wright with James Negro as runner up. 16 and under winner Sandy Ruark with Vic Digirolamo as runner up. All four advance to Huntsville for the state junior tennis tournament this week.

Decatur Jaycees Delano Park Bill Wright James Negro Sandy Ruark Vic Digirolamo Huntsville Decatur Jim O'Hara Decatur Jaycee George Riedmueller Jaycee Il R

Rockets Win At Cullman In 1964 Season Opener

The Huntsville Rockets defeated the Chattanooga Cherokees 21 to 11 in a rain-soaked exhibition at Cullman. Highlights included Tootie Hill’s 45 yard TD (called back by penalties), Hill’s 46 yard reception, and Patton connecting with D Auri a for a 10 yard score. Final 15 seconds featured Patton’s two-yard QB sneak and Cochran extra point.

Cullman America Huntsville Pro Rockets Chattanooga Cherokees Rockets Rocket Tootie Hill Ronnie Haushalter George Hagan Bob Lettner Hill Patton Joe D’auria Clayton Ferdie Cruce Cherokee Henry Prater Larry Yancey D’auria Charles Pounders An Cochran

Notice to Winners at Aqueduct Track

Printed programs warn big winners that the government requires reporting of names and addresses for any $600 plus on a $2 daily double and $3,000 plus on a $10 daily double. Internal Revenue demands positive ID before payment.

NEW York Aqueduct Race Track United States Internal Revenue

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