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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1964

Page

13

Bears Seek Repeat in 196? Season Opener Preview

Chicago Bears target a repeat NFL title with a stronger defense and explosive offense. George Halas outlines plans to improve on last year’s league leading defense while adding Rich Kreitling Gary Barnes rookies Bill Martin Chuck Logan and aiming for a quick scoring style to pressure opponents.

Bears Soldier Field St. Joseph College Rensselaer Ind Chicago New York Giants NFL Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Green Bay George Halas Halas George Allen Joe Stodahar The Rich Kreitling Gary Barnes Dallas Bill Martin Georgia Tech Chuck Logan Northwestern Bill Wade Mike Ditka Johnny Morris Condi

Angels Edge White Sox 1-0 on Chance gem

Dean Chance threw his fourth shutout of the season and Joe Adcock hit his 11th homer as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0. Adcock homered off Fred Talbot, while Rodger extended his hitting streak to 18 games with a fifth inning single. Chance earned the win to move to 6-5, Talbot took the loss.

LOS Angeles Dean Chance Joe Adcock Los Angeles Angels Chicago White Sox White Sox Baltimore Orioles New York Chance Chicago Adcock Fred Talbot Angel Bob Rodgers Talbot Kreutzer Wilhelm McNertney

Portrait of George Washington on the US one dollar bill

The article notes the portrait of George Washington appearing on the United States one dollar bill.

George Washington

Brandt and Robinson power Orioles past Indians

Jackie Brandt and Brooks Robinson each drove in three as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cleveland Indians 7 to 4. Brandt slugged two homers and Robinson added one, with Brandt also singling and both hitting two-run shots in the fourth to chase Tommy John. McNally earned the win, improving to 7-5, while John fell to 7-9.

Cleveland Jackie Brandt Brooks Robinson Brandt Robinson Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Tommy John Oriole Dave McNally Bob Chance Indians

Probable Tie Breaker Looms In Star Prep Football Series

In Alabama, the 1964 All Star football clash at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa pits North vs South with a potential tie breaker. The 8th win secures leadership as the 7-7-2 series stands. Basketball All Stars join in a first-ever dual header at Foster Auditorium.

Star Prep Montgomery Ala Tuscaloosa Denny Stadium Foster Auditorium Alabama NORTH Rebels Billy Hudson Boaz Hamp Cook Opp South Hudson Ed Deupree Walter Wellborn Anniston Hugh Harrison

Jaycee Golf Tourney Set For Indian Hills

Decatur Jaycees announce the second annual golf tournament for July 18 and 19 at Indian Hills Golf Club. Entry is 7.50 dollars, including both days green fees, with flights based on first day scores and prizes for top finishers plus a flight winner trophy. Proceeds support Decatur Junior Chamber civic activities.

Decatur Jaycee Indian Hills Golf Club H. Prater Decatur Jaycees Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce

Reds Beat Phillies Behind Nuxhall In Steamy Philly Ballpark

Cincinnati Reds score three runs in the sixth inning to down Jim Bunning and the Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 1 at Connie Mack Stadium. Nuxhall allowed three hits over eight innings and improved to 7 4. Bunning took the loss as heat lingered in the low 90s.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Jim Bunning Philadelphia Phils Joe Nuxhall Sammy Ellis Phils Connie Mack Nuxhall Reds Frank Robinson Vada Pinson John Edwards Leo Carldenas New York Cincinnati Ellis Edwards Baldschun Dalrymple L—Bunning

Snead Prepares for World Senior Championship at Wentworth

Sam Snead the 52 year old American senior champion practiced on Burma Road at Wentworth on Saturday ahead of a 36 hole final with Syd Scott for a 1400 dollar prize and the Teacher Trophy. Scott reduced practice to 18 holes due to an airline strike delaying his travel from St Andrews.

Wentworth England Sam Snead Burma Road Syd Scott Snead Scott Wentworth West Ben Hogan United States Arthur Lees St. Andrews Scotland

Yankees Trim Senators 3-2

The New York Yankees beat Washington 3-2 behind Jim Bouton and relievers. Tony Kubek hit his 4th homer and Moose Skowron connected for his 13th as the Yankees scored in the first and fifth innings to derail the Senators seven-game skid. Stenhouse took the loss.

Washington New York Yankees Dave Stenhouse Washington Senators Jim Bouton Steve Hamilton Pete Mikkelsen Senators Stenhouse Bobby Richardson Mickey Mantle Tom Tresh Roger Maris Tony Kubek Kubek Yankees Moose Skowron Bouton Senator Don Lock Mike Brumley New York Hamilton Mikkelson Howard Ridzik Brumley L—Stenhouse Skowro

Philadelphia Club Wins Olympic Trip

The Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia, formed in four weeks, won the U S eight and earned a Tokyo Olympics spot. They finished first in 6 minutes 1.3 seconds at Orchard Beach Lagoon, edging Harvard as California took third and Yale trailed. American rowing had long been dominated by college crews until this club victory.

New York Vesper Boat Club Philadelphia United States Orchard Beach Lagoon Vesper Harvard California Yale U. S Navy Germany Ratzburg Iwo

McKinley Aims for Third Straight Clay Title at River Forest

Top seed Chuck McKinley seeks a historic third consecutive National Clay Courts singles title as River Forest hosts 128 men and 64 women. The event doubles as a clay court lead-in to the Davis Cup challenge round in Cleveland, with McKinley and Dennis Ralston favored to meet again.

River Forest Ill Chuck McKinley Cleveland McKinley Dennis Ralston America Australia Ralston Bobby Riggs U. S Riggs Darlene Hard Billie Jean Moffitt Nancy Richey Dallas Carole Caldwell Riessen Frank Froehling Arthur Ashe

Auburn Grid Ticket Sales Grow In 1963 Season Push

Auburn football ticket sales surge with a July 15 priority deadline for alumni. Auburn University plans eight in state games with five at Auburn and three in Birmingham, plus two out of state games at Lexington and Gainesville.

Auburn Jeff Beard Tigers Ralph Jordan Birmingham -Tennessee Georgia Tech Alabama Kentucky Lexington Florida Gainesville Fla Beard Jimmy Sidle Tucker Frederickson Bill Cody Legion Field Birmingham Auburn Athletic Department Auburn University

Greenland Ice Could Create Global 17-Foot Frozen Layer

A scientific note claims enough ice in Greenland to envelop the world in a 17 foot thick ice sheet. The finding highlights Greenland's vast ice mass and potential climate implications for sea level and global temperatures.

Greenland

Morgan County Rabies Inspector Schedule Reference

A dense list of locations and times across Morgan County for rabies inspection and health department notes. The document reads like a daily route schedule with stores churches farms and schools listed by town and time blocks for Monday July 13 and Tuesday July 14, including many named places and routes.

Morgan County Morgan County Health Department

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