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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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