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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1963

Page

8

Koufax Extends Streak. Dodgers Win Two as Giants, Cubs Rally

In the National League, Sandy Koufax pitched six perfect innings and clinched his 16th win as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-2 in Philadelphia. Willie McCovey homered in both Giants games at Pittsburgh, and Chicago’s Cubs edged Milwaukee 1-0. Tim McCarver delivered a 10th inning squeeze bunt for St Louis in a 5-4 win over Cincinnati. The Mets beat Houston 4-3. in the American League Kansas City routed Boston 11-0, Washington topped Chicago 3-1, Baltimore beat Minnesota, and the Phillies as well as other clubs posted key results.

Cubs Milwaukee Ken Hubbs St. Louis Cincinnati Tim McCarver Bobby Shantz New York Mets Houston Kansas City Boston Washington Chicago White Sox Baltimore Keel Twins Minnesota Koufax Dodgers Tony Taylor Tony Gonzalez Phils Art Mahaffey Chris Short Wally Moon Jim Gilliam Callison Phillies Nick Willhite Ed Roebuck Dallas Green Philadelphia McCovey Pittsburgh Don Cardwell Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Giants Pirates San Francisco Bill Virdon Roberto Clemente Don Schwall al McBean Jack Sanford Bob Buhl Braves Hank Aaron Chicago Don Elston Dick Lemay Lindy McDaniel Stu Miller San Francisco Giants Little Stu Milt Pappas Orioles Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Los Angeles Cleveland Yankee Twins Chicago Cubs Sandy Koufax Willie McCovey New York Mets Houston Colts Detroit Frank Lary Boog Powell Jim Gentile Brooks Robinson Bob Johnson Miller Pappas Rocky Colavito Billy Bruton Moe Drabowsky Athletics Red Sox

Belinsky’s Hawaii option raises public curiosity

Bo Belinsky faced disqualification from the Angels after refusing a Hawaii assignment. The 26 year old pitcher earned 15 000 dollars for a 5 1/2 month season and, after a no hitter with the Orioles, was briefly engaged to Mamie Van Doren. He met with Angels GM Fred Haney seeking a baseball return.

Charles Maher Associated Press LOS Angeles Bo Belinsky Belinsky Statehood Islands Los Angeles Angels Hawaii Angels Orioles Mamie van Doren Angel General Fred Haney Haney

Anthony Wins Open Alabama Golf Spot in Junior Tour

Rich ard Anthony of Andalusia won the Alabama berth for the National Amateur Junior Golf Tournament to be played July 31 in Florence South Carolina. He edged B R McLendon Jr Montgomery and Tom Jones Fort Payne by one stroke. Anthony shot 68 to claim the top spot and earn a place in the national event.

Birmingham Richard Anthony Andalusia Alabama Florence S.C Anthony B. R Mac) McLendon Jr Montgomery Tom Jones Fort Payne

Aetna Discount Co seeks 100 new loan customers this month

The Aetna Discount Co manager urges 100 new borrowers for loans ranging from 300 to 3000 dollars under a liberal repayment plan. AFC touts 3,000,000 satisfied customers. Contact Mr Crenshaw at 209 Ath Ave SE Decatur Alabama or call 355 0341.

Aetna Discount Co Aetna AFC Mr. Crenshaw Ath Ave Decatur Alabama

Baseball Standings and Scores from Tuesday

National League results show St Louis beating Cincinnati 5-4 in 10 innings while New York edged Houston 4-1 and Los Angeles defeated Philadelphia 5-2. American League notes include Kansas City and Detroit records with several postponements and night games listed.

Associated Press National League St. Louis San Francisco Seeeelee Lake Milwaukee Tates Sea Aee Houston New York Chicago Milwaukee Los Angeles Philadelphia Twinight Louis Cincinnati San Perry Guatlor Angeles Gibson Purkey Hob- Houston Bruce Duren

Area II Play To Begin At Wingfoot Field

Three teams from this area enter the National League Little League tournament at Wingfoot Field. Decatur American and National League teams face off Thursday at 4 p.m. with the winner advancing to Falkville Friday at 4 p.m. The champions advance to Huntsville for a July 26 game.

Wingfoot Field Decatur Falkville Wingfoot Decatur American Huntsville

Miller Still Is Game Saver

Relief ace Stu Miller again saved the Orioles in a 5-2 win over the Tigers. He logged his ninth emergency in 14 days and seventh save in that span, boosting Baltimore's AL standings as Willie McCovey homered twice for the Giants in a split with Pittsburgh.

Mystery as SPFL camps eye August 3 start

The eight team SPFL fields a fledgling league after a Dixie merger with Huntsville Rockets and Gadsden Raiders returning. new members Chattanooga Rome Ga and Tuscaloosa join Daytona Beach Jacksonville Orlando. Clubs plan an exhibition in Muscle Shoals July 27 to evaluate rosters and readiness.

SPFL Southern Dixie Huntsville Rockets Gadsden Raiders Florida State Daytona Beach Jacksonville Orlando Chattanooga Rome Tuscaloosa Huntsville Rockets Daytona Florida Loop John Grammer Grammer Charles Reagan Muscle Shoals Larry Libertore Florida John Kent Lamar Tech Pete Davidson Possum Lee Montreal Alabama Stars Mal Moore Warriors Gary O’steen

Local Briefs from Austinville and Limestone County

In Austinville Oak Ridge Methodist beat Flint Baptist 8 3 with Rassie Wallace winning and James Lee losing. First Baptist routed Central Baptist 11 0 with Pennington winning and Rutherford losing. Thursday games feature 9th St Methodist vs Central Baptist at 7 00 and Northside Baptist vs First Baptist at 8 30. The North Alabama Coon Hunters Association sponsors a fish fry and chicken stew on Saturday at Burgreen’s gin clubhouse Limestone County.

Austinville Oak Ridge Methodist Flint Baptist Rassie Wallace James Lee First Baptist Central Baptist Pennington Rutherford St. Methodist Northside Baptist North Alabama Coon Hunters Association Burgreen’s Gin Limestone County

Packers open training camp with medicals for all players

Green Bay Packers veterans and rookies arrived for the start of training camp and underwent physical examinations. The team plans scale drills as drills begin, marking the start of the NFL champions readiness preparations.

Green Bay, Wis Green Bay Packers

Highway travel climbs as Americans add hundred miles yearly

The report notes average U.S. road travel rising by about 100 miles per year per person, reflecting growing interstate activity and mobility trends across communities.

Chicago to Mackinac Race Withdrawn Ahead of Lake Huron Start

Mackinac Island Michigan AP Chicago to Mackinac yacht race steps aside to allow the Port Huron to Mackinac race scheduled for Saturday, shifting focus to the lake crossing event on Lake Huron.

Mackinac Island Mich Mackinac Lake Michigan Lake Huron Port Huron

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