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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1964
Page
9
Mickey Wright of Dallas defeats Ruth Jessen of Seattle in an 18 hole playoff at San Diego Country Club to win her fourth U S Women's Open title. Wright finished 70 to Jessen 73 in regulation and 71 to 74 in the playoff.
American League standings lead by Baltimore 52 30 with New York 48 31 and Chicago 48 32. Sundays saw Baltimore and Detroit win as Boston dropped. National League shows San Francisco atop at 51 33, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh nearby. Several doubleheaders and rain posts affected games.
A noisy TV guide lists GOP Convention blocks across day parts with shows from ETV and stations, including movies, news, game shows, and children's programs. Entries mix channel slots, program titles, and times, reflecting a busy broadcasting day with political content woven into daytime and prime time.
North Alabama senior prep all stars push for back to back victories as coach Billy Hudson leads a squad with heavy linemen and multiple 200 plus pound backs. Key players include Bruce Peck Larry Chandler William Turner and Sean Moss.
AFL and NFL players associations chairman Tommy Addison and Ordell Braase say a meeting is set within days to start talks on closer cooperation. They hope to outline future plans including an inter league game and improvements to pensions, hospitalization, and working conditions for lower paid players.
The Decatur Vols announce a second practice Tuesday at 7 p.m. Coach Lyle Green invites all new players to report in front of Decatur High School. First session was Sunday with several newcomers present as they pursue season game announcements. The Morris Brothers girls softball team plays Huntsville Rockets at Austinville Park tonight at 7 p.m. The Decatur Bobcats face Huntsville Bombers Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Bobcats and Morris have each won once in their two prior meetings. the winner likely claims the league title.
Adolph Rupp, longtime University of Kentucky basketball coach, is identified as a graduate of Kansas University in Lexington. The note confirms his KU ties and roots in Kansas.
Parnelli Jones from Torrance California won the Milwaukee 200 by a second over teammate Rodger Ward at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Jones started from pole after a 100.08 mph qualifying lap on the one mile paved track and averaged 93.102 mph. The race, halted 20 minutes by a 38th lap crash, drew 33 103 spectators and paid $5427 to Jones from a $27780 purse. Ward earned $3789. Johnny Rutherford was hospitalized for chest pains but in satisfactory condition.
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