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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1964

Page

6

Limestone opens grid season amid county drill frenzy

Limestone County youths flood practice fields as Ardmore, East Limestone and others prepare for fall schedules. Ardmore to start Aug 7 at West Limestone, with Elkmont, Tanner, Lexington on slate. East Limestone fields many returnees under Coach Hargrove. West Limestone briefs list seven lettermen and a 30-player pool with early drills.

Limestone Limestone County Ardmore Tigers Eugene Ronnie Miller John Witt Mike Cooper Larry Witt Sammy Smith Roger Hodges Mark Malone Jimmy Reid J.D. Campbell Mike McDonald Ardmore West Limestone Elkmont Tigers Tanner Lexington Ed Bridges James Kennener I. Bailey Stoney Craig Frankie Brooks Rogersville

Nichols Leads Palmer Venturi Close In PGA

Bobby Nichols clung to a one stroke lead at 135 after two rounds of the 45th PGA Championship at Columbus Country Club. Arnold Palmer, venturi, and Bo Wininger trailed within two, while Ken Venturi fired a 61 to reach 137 and challenge the leaders in sweltering heat.

Will Grimsley Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Bobby Nichols Arnold Palmer Venturi Ken Venturi Washington Bo Wininger Las Vegas Palmer Colum- Sbus Country Club

Federal Charter of Little League Approved by Johnson

President Johnson signed a bill granting a federal charter of incorporation to Little League Baseball, Inc. Reports note 1.25 million boys participate annually, with over 6,000 chartered leagues in the U.S. and about 200 in Canada, plus activities in Japan and Australia. The committees say the charter recognizes Little League’s national statute and will aid its growth.

Washington Johnson Little League Baseball, Inc Canada Japan Australia

Tenth Try Wins Anthony Home At Future Masters

Richard Anthony of Andalusia won the 15th annual Press Thorpe Future Masters Junior golf tournament in Dothan Alabama after a 36 hole tie. He defeated Mark Silvers of Savannah Georgia by three strokes in an 18 hole playoff for the 17 18 division and the overall crown.

Dothan Ala Richard Anthony Andalusia Press Thornton Anthony Louisiana State University Mark Silvers Savannah Silvers

Decatur Swim Team Defeated by Cullman in TVC Meet

Cullman beat Decatur 299 to 168 in a TVC swim meet with winners across multiple age groups. Highlights include Cullman victors in 9-10 and 11-12 boys and 15-17 boys races, while Decatur captured the 11-12 girls, 13-14 boys and girls, and 15-17 girls events. The meet notes no diving results and the TVC finals are set for Florence next Tuesday with Decatur participating.

Decatur Cullman J. Parker J. Jones A. Marty R Teeter J. Lyle P. Gillooly T. Werner Johnson B. Shepherd P. Richter P. Smith L. St. James C. Williford R. Werner R. Emens M. McWhorter K. Sellers J. Williford S. Below R. Teeter P. Reardon J. Lovelace K. McLaughlin M. Dockery D. Preston C . _ . Buettner J. Phillips E. Turner G. Hamner S. Street K. McLaugh- Hamner L. Hunt Lin B. Par T. Morris A.ker Heatherly L. Mor J Below C. A. Marty T Raths D Speegle B. McClendon P Richter N. Parrish B. Parker F. Smith L. Morris L. Hamner D. Malone L Hunt T Turner C. Hennessee T. Turner P Raths McMeans Rose Werner S Prestwood Williford D. Owens Mc. Whorter TVC Florence

Rain Delays Braves Pirates Doubleheader at Milwaukee

Rain postponed the Milwaukee Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates doubleheader after a 1 hour 52 minute delay. One game will be made up Saturday and the other later. A 3 0 Braves lead in the first inning was halted by weather.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Braves

Yanks Rally to Beat Tribe 8 4 Behind Blanchard

New York trailed 2-0 in the third but erupted for seven runs as Clete Boyer Tony Ku bobby Richardson Mickey Mantle Roger Maris and Tom Tresh sparked a rally. John Blanchard homered to cap the inning and the Yankees went on to an 8-4 victory over Cleveland. Indians starter Pedro Ramos took the loss while Lee Stange and others pitched for Cleveland. Blanchard hit his second homer of the season.

Venturi Washington Mason Rudolph Clarksville Tenn Rudolph Bob Charles Tony Lema Tom Nieporte NEW York Rpi John Blanchard New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Clete Boyer Indians Pedro Ramos Tony Ku‘bek Bobby Richardson Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Tom Tresh Ramos Blanchard Lee Stange Maris Tresh Cleveland Stange Bell Abernathy Azcue Williams Hamilton Howard W—Hamilton L Ramos

Washington City Without Suburbs Described In Guidebook

A recent guidebook notes Washington city lacks suburbs, highlighting dense urban core, limited outlying communities, and a compact regional layout. It contrasts with nearby growth areas and discusses implications for transportation and services.

Washington City

Roberts Wins as Orioles Shutout Tigers 5-0

Robin Roberts pitched a complete game shutout despite 11 hits allowed as the Baltimore Orioles defeated Detroit 5-0 to extend their AL lead. The 37 year old avoided trouble in the eighth with the Tigers loading the bases but roberts retired Bill Freehan on a fly ball.

Baltimore Robin Roberts Baltimore Orioles Detroit Orioles New York Cleveland Tigers Gates Brown Don Demeter Jerry Lumpe Roberts Bill Wickersham Fox Egan Freehan Lou Brown W — Roberts L—Wickersham

Gold Cup Heads Racing Program

West Coast stars led by Colorado King race in the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park for 162100 while East Coast contenders Kelso and Mongo meet in the Monmouth Handicap at Monmouth Park for 107500. Foreign entries Cadiz Final Command Desert Chief III and Jalousie II join Mr. Consistency among Americans in a crowded card.

Associated Press Colorado King Hollywood Park Kelso Mongo Monmouth Park Cadiz New Zealand Final Command Mr. Consistency Santa Anita Mustard Plaster Bold Commander Drill Site Viking Spirit Tron Peg Olden Times Gun Bow Dean Carl

Hartselle Mets Crush Huntsville in Babe Ruth Playoff Tie

Hartselle used two big innings to beat Huntsville Nationals 17-3 in a Babe Ruth district game at Fort Payne. Dennis Booth earned the win with Butch Bradford relieving. Huntsville committed ten errors while Swain took the loss. West Morgan beat Huntsville American League 2-1 in another Friday game.

Fort Payne Hartselle Huntsville Nationals Morgan Countians Dennis Booth Butch Bradford Huntsville Swain Morgan

Laurel film of Mongo Kelso 1963 victory goes global

Descriptions of the Washington D C International runnings have circulated via Voice of America. A color and sound film of Mongo’s 1963 victory over Kelso is available at U S Information Agency offices nationwide for viewing in Laurel and beyond.

Laurel, Md Washington D.C

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