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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1964

Page

10

Orioles Struggle In One Run Games Amid Yankees Loss

The Baltimore Orioles dropped a 4-3 decision to New York in the opener of a vital three game set, widening their lead over the Yankees to a half game. Mantle and Tresh delivered the decisive eighth inning runs as Downing won his fourth in a row with a six hitter.

Dick Coach Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Orioles New York Yankees Detroit Mickey Mantle Tom Tresh al Downing Yankee Stu Miller Junkman Baltimore Mantle Tresh Downing Juan Pizarro Chicago Boston Washington Minnesota Los Angeles Cleveland Kansas City Miller Mickey Bob Johnson Johnson Johnny Mize Vic Wertz Bob Hale Twoasses Luis Aparicio Norm Siebern Pizarro Red Sox Dick Stuart Hoyt Wilhelm Ron Hansen Gerry McNertney White Sox Senators Ed Brinkman Perranoski Curt Flood Dick Groat Ken Boyer Cardinals Bill White Bob Miller Mike Shannon Skinner San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Braves Rico Carty Eddie Mathews Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houson Chicago Cubs New York Mets Sandy Koufax Dodgers John Roseboro

Two Way Tie For City Lead In League Baseball

Chemstrand edged Worthington 2 1 in a City League game at Delano Park tying Chemstrand with a second place team for first in the standings. Prestolite outscored 3M 11 9 as Pettus hit his second homer of the year and Mote won for Prestolite.

Chemstrand Worthington Delano Park Prestolite Chemstrands Doolers Llace Jim Melson Ray Stephenson Murphy Hen Miller Don Pettus Mote Glover

Orioles Take Minor Title

The Orioles defeated the Yankees 6-5 to win the City Championship in two straight games. They trailed 5-1 after the fourth, then surged with three runs in the sixth to clinch. McClanahan started the win, Springer finished, and Ashcraft took the loss as the Orioles finish 19-2 for the season.

Orioles Yankees Jimmy Garner Kenny Springer David Travis Eric Stuart Garner Mark McClanahan Springer Roger Travis Watterson

Palmer,Nicholas Lead Star Field In PGA Showdown

Arnold Palmer seeks his first major win at Columbus with a predicted 272 score while Jack Nicklaus, top money winner, chases a breakthrough. Tony Lema Ken Venturi and Gary Player join a strong field including Ben Hogan Sam Snead Vic Ghezzi and Denny Shute as the final Big Four event opens at the Columbus Country Club.

Jim Becker Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Tony Lema Columbus Country Club Ken Venturi Gary Player Billy Casper Ben Hogan Sam Snead Vic Ghezzi Denny Shute PGA Palmer Nicklaus Columbus

National and American League Baseball Standings and Results

National League standings and Tuesday results with teams such as San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston New York Los Angeles Milwaukee St Louis and Philadelphia. American League results include Baltimore New York Chicago Minnesota Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Kansas City and others with upcoming games listed. International and other league results note Jacksonville Syracuse Rochester Toronto Columbus Richmond Atlanta and Southern Eastern Texas League games.

Associated Press San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York Fisher Burdette Bunning Friend Bolin Lemaster L. Miller Gibson Farrell Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Kansas City McNally Ford Talbot Earley Narum Grant Kralick Siebert Penn O’donoghue Sparma McLain Regan Chance E Latman International League Los Jacksonville Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Toronto

Colt League All Stars Picked For Colt Loop Practice

Colt League managers named an 18 member All Star squad for the Colt League. First practice is Thursday at 5 p.m. at Colt League field. 15 will be chosen for tournament play. Indians beat Yankees 7-4 last night with Hester earning the win and Ikner adding three hits. The All Star tourney caused the final two Colt schedule games to be cancelled.

Colt League R. Mathis R. Ward S. Hammond T. Dungy M. Ratliff R. Royer B. Robinson J. Hester J. Ikner D. Smith G. Springer H. Swanner H. Bass J. Stephenson C. Green L. Lamon D. Arthur L. Sims Shorty Florence Indians Yankees Jimmy Hester Gerald Ikner Bill Bethune Gene Bolton Colt

Huntsville Defeats Post 15 In District Baseball Tourney

Huntsville downed Morgan County Post 15 9 to 5 in the American Legion District tournament. Post 15, who had advanced by forfeit over Hartselle, managed only five hits as Huntsville pounded Bill Oliver and Joe Culver. Glen Wallace earned the win with 14 strikeouts. Vaughn went 3 for 4 to pace the Huntsville offense.

Huntsville Morgan County Post 15 American Legion Optimist Park Albertville Hartselle Bill Oliver Joe Culver Glen Wallace

Cubs Clinch First With 4-3 Extra Innings Win

The Cubs secured first place in the Little League Minor B with a 4-3 extra inning victory over the Giants. They finish 12-3, with Danny Morgan throwing six strong innings, David Martin perfect in relief, and Mark Robison taking the loss. Cubs hitters Morgan Head Whitley and Cook, Breland with a double for the Giants. The Cubs face the Cards in their season finale.

Cubs Giants Danny Morgan David Martin Mark Robinson Rickey Head Clyde Whitley Steve Cook Edwin Breland

Tail of Great Comet of 1843 Reaches Mars Distance

The comet’s tail extended about 200 million miles, stretching from the sun toward Mars, marking an extraordinary reach for the 1843 phenomenon.

Mars

Cardinals Rally Past Dodgers as Perranoski Falters

St Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 with a four-run ninth inning capped by Bob Skinner’s pinch hit single. Perranoski pitched 1 2/3 innings and took the loss after walking Curt Flood and Dick Groat and allowing two runs.

Ron Perranoski Los Angeles Dodgers Bob Skinner St Louis Cardinals

Water ouzel Feeds on Freshwater Mollusks

The water ouzel feeds upon freshwater mollusks which it captures underwater. The article notes the bird’s aquatic foraging behavior and underwater prey capture as part of its feeding habits.

Davis Meets Caddo In Night Baseball Clash

Davis Construction hosts Caddo in a baseball game at West Town Colt League field starting at 7 15 p m tonight with both teams aiming for a win.

Davis Construction West Town Colt League Field

Rams name Vic Schwenk as backfield coach

The Los Angeles Rams assign former Ram scout Vic Schwenk to backfield coach in place of Don Heinrich who was fired last Saturday. Schwenk, previously head coach at Occidental College, takes over duties in Orange County.

Orange Calif Los Angeles Rams Ram Vic Schwenk Schwenk Occidental College Los Angeles Don Heinrich

First Aniline Dye Produced in 1856

The earliest successful synthesis of aniline dye marked a landmark in chemical history. This breakthrough in 1856 opened the dye industry to synthetic coloration and spurred rapid development in organic chemistry and industrial dye production.

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