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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1964

Page

8

Barons Host League All Stars At Rickwood Field

Birmingham Southern League club meets Lynchburg ace Manley Johnston in the first annual All-Star game at Rickwood Field. Ron Tompkins starts for Birmingham as 8,000 fans expected. weather may push the game to Tuesday.

Rickwood— Barons Birmingham Ala Manley Johnston Lynchburg Johnston Barons Southern Auburn University Ron Tompkins Southern League Sam Smith Ted Uhlaender Charlotte Art Franklin Detroit Tigers Knoxville Weather Bureau Rickwood Field

Miller Barber Wins Wykagyl Round Robin Title

Miller Barber, the 32 year old Texan, won the Wykagyl Round Robin after a 90 hole four day contest at the Wykagyl Country Club scoring 31 plus points to beat Ken Venturi by one point. Barber, who earned $5 000, departs for Columbus to join the PGA Championship with pro tour status just two weeks shy of completing his apprenticeship.

Will Grimsley Associated Press New Rochelle N.Y Columbus Miller Barber Texarkansas, Ark Ken Venturi Pll Barber Venturin Wykagyl

American Eagle Seeks Victory in Fifth Cup Race

Newport Rhode Island AP report says American Eagle chasing a 12th straight win in the America's Cup Trials after beating Nefertiti by 4 minutes 23 seconds in a 24 mile windward course. Skipper Bill Cox of Darien Conn. leads the 12 meter vessel, sponsored by the New York Yacht Club, against Columbia, the West Coast challenger, as Sovereign remains among two British contenders for the defender spot.

Newport R.I American Eagle Rhode Island Sound New York Yacht Club Committee Bill Cox Darien Cox Nefertiti Sovereign

Orioles and Tigers split doubleheader as Aparicio shines

Luis Aparicio dominated the day with five hits four runs and two steals in the Orioles split the twin bill with Detroit. Baltimore won 4-2 in the opener but lost 4-3 in 10 innings. Chicago swept Kansas City, while Milwaukee and Houston won. rain washed out St. Louis-Pittsburgh.

Murray Chass Associated Press Fleet Luis Aparicio Aparicio Baltimore Oroles Detroit Orioles Sam Bowens Baltimore Brooks Robinson Chicago Kansas City Washington Boston New York Cleveland Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles St. Louis Dave Nicholson Ward John Buzhardt New York Mets Chicago Cus Dodgers Pittsburgh Braves Chris Short

Braves surge up NL standings with doubleheader sweep

The Milwaukee Braves moved to fifth with a doubleheader sweep of Philadelphia, Aaron collecting his 2000th hit as part of a 16 game hitting streak. San Francisco clings to the lead after a split with Houston, while the Mets sweep Cincinnati for the first time since 1963 and the Cubs win in Chicago.

Stigman Senators Red Sox Russ Nixon Felix Man Itilla Jim King Washington Ed Bressaud al Koch Roger Maris Joe Pepitone Yankees Leon Wagner Indians Mike Rathet Associated Press Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Milwaukee County Board Eugene Grobschmidt Hank Aaron Aaron Giants Houston Bully O'Dell Gaylord Perry O’dell Lee Weyer Perry Nellie Fox Eddie Kasko Dave Roberts Fox Galen Cisco Mets Reds Joey Jay New York Altman Joe George I Christopher Ron Hunt Frank Lary Cubs Billy Williams Ron Perranuski Ernie Broglio Dodgers Tommy Davis Ron Fairly Frank Howard

Post 15 Defeats Post 30 in 7 2 Victory

American Legion Post 15 of Decatur beat Post 30 of Scottsboro 7 to 2 on Saturday night at Scottsboro. Joe Culver pitched five innings for the win, Bill Oliver logged the final five. Jimmy Bolton led with three hits. Tonight at 6 p.m. Post 15 faces Post 52 of Hartselle in Huntsville in the district tournament.

American Legion Post Decatur Post Scottsboro Joe Culver Bill Oliver Jimmy Bolton Hartselle Huntsville

Thiel Wins Petersen Bowling Classic Top Prize

Bob Thiel of Hobart Indiana, 32, captured $30,000 in the Petersen Bowling Classic in Chicago. He posted 1,684 to win as the record field of 15,872 keglers competed, with scores of 202 200 239 215 196 222 210 in the seven games.

Chicago Bob Thiel Public Utility Hobart Ind Thiel

Arkansas Ranks Ninth in Oil Production Among States

Arkansas holds the ninth position in oil production among states, reflecting its strong energy output within the nation. The ranking highlights the state's contribution to the oil industry and its role in regional energy economics.

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