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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1963

Page

6

Long Season Fails to Cheer Giants Manager

San Francisco manager Alvin Dark laments a string of eight defeats in 10 games and a season of sagging performance. He cites poor hitting, errors, and overall play, though stars like Marichal and McCovey show moments of greatness. Dark stresses no single player is to blame and looks for a turnaround as the long season continues.

Associated Press NEW York Alvin Dark Ager San Francisco Giants New York Mets Giants Dark Juan Marichal Willie McCovey Kuenn Illie Mays Orto Alvin Jose Pagan Chuck Hiller Jack Sanford Billy O’dell Billy O'Dell Billy Pierce Sanford Pierce O’dell The

Morgan County All Stars to face Anniston in junior baseball double elimination

The Morgan County Junior League All-Stars travel to Anniston to meet the Anniston Nationals at 6:30 p.m. in a junior baseball double elimination tournament. Hartselle defeated Huntsville B team 6-2 in district Babe Ruth play with Baxter Bryant winning.

Morgan County Anniston Anniston Nationals Hartselle Huntsville Baxter Bryant Brock David Hartselle

Karp and Martines Lead Jaycee Tennis Semifinalists

PROVO Utah AP second seed Tom Karp of Los Angeles and fourth seed Mike Martines of Salt Lake City advanced to the semifinal round of the Jaycee International Tennis Tournament in the 18 and under division. Karp faces James Osborne Jr 18 Honolulu and Martines plays Jack Jackson 17 Tuscaloosa Alabama.

Provo Utah Tom Karp Los Angeles Mike Martines Salt Lake City Jaycee International

Thirteen Baseball Scores Reported Across Cities and Leagues

Summary of scattered results from American League games including Detroit at Los Angeles and Cincinnati at St Louis with mixed scores and notable pitchers. Other lines reference frame scores and standings in a fragmented recap from Thursday night action across multiple cities.

St. Louis UTM San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Il Rina Houston New York Francisco Oe Cincinasti Jay Teitouris Detroit Lolick Los Angeles Lee

Cassius Adds A Touch Of Comic Relief

Cassius Clay brings humor to the Liston training camp as he visits unannounced causing light moments amid title rematch prep. Liston’s camp and manager Nilon react as speculation grows about a future Sonny Cassius bout, with New York rumored for Sept 28 if Liston wins.

Cassius Bob Myers Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Liston Jack Nilon Sonny Cassius New York Floyd

Cobb Memorial Plans Hit Snag

In Royston Georgia the Ty Cobb Baseball Shrine project stalls over funds. About 80 000 raised toward a 500 000 goal includes 50 000 state support and 30 000 local gifts. Organizers say contributions are insufficient to begin construction though plans remain under consideration.

Royston, Ga Ty Cobb Cobb Royston Georgia Peach Steward Brown Brown Georgia

Radatz Sets 11-1 Mark in Red Sox Win

Radatz cruised with two scoreless innings to run his record to 11-1 as Boston overwhelmed Kansas City 10-4. Yastrzemski and Mejias homered in the ninth to extend the cushion. Dailey dominated the Yankees over the final three innings as the Twins routed New York 9-3. Miller benefited from late offense in Detroit’s 7-6 extra-inning win over Baltimore with Gaines’ 11th inning double.

Jim Hackleman Associated Press Dick Radatz Bill Dailey Radatz Red Sox Kansas City Athletics Dailey New York Twins Yankees Miller Detroit Joe Gaines Siebern Carl Yastrzemski Roman Mejias Camilo Pascual Yanks Rich Rollins Orioles John Orsino Gaines Tigers Mike McCormick Dick Hall Baltimore Billy Bruton Orsino George Brunet Bill Faul

Podres Emerges as Dodgers Top Pitcher in NL Race

Dodgers solidified their lead with Johnny Podres winning his fifth straight decision as San Francisco manager Alvin Dark touted Podres as the key to catching LA. In a 10-5 win over Pittsburgh, Podres allowed two runs while Maury Wills fueled the offense with four RBIs.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Ron Perranoski Los Angeles Dodgers Johnny Podres

Mills Creed Lead Open Field In 1963 Women Open

Mary Mills and Clifford Ann Creed shot 71 to lead the Kenwood Country Club field at the halfway point of the 1963 Women’s National Open in Cincinnati. Defending champion Marle Lindstrom stood 83 as 40 low scorers and ties advance to the final 36 holes. The event has a $9 000 purse with a $2 000 first prize.

Harold Harrison Cincinnati Mary Mills Gulf Hills Miss Clifford Ann Creed Alexandria Kenwood Country Club Marle Lindstrom Sutton Mass Lindstrom Miss Mills

Hart and Boros Compete in PGA Dallas Round One

Dick Hart fired a 66 at the Dallas Athletic Club to grab a three stroke lead over Julius Boros who shot 69 in round one of the PGA Championship. Arnold Palmer praised Hart’s near hole in one on the 16th as one of the round’s vividly notable moments.

Dallas Tex Arnold Palmer Dallas Athletic Club Dick Hart Julius Boros Julius Palmer Tony Lema Tony Hart Hinsdale Ill Boros Jack Nicklaus Bob Charles Mason Rudolph Shelley Mayfield Brook Hollow Country Club Mayfield Earl Stewart Doug For Bernie Haaselm Lema Chuck Congdon Tacoma

National Stars Triumph Over Decatur Nationals in Falkville Meet

The Decatur Nationals edged Falkville 4 p.m. in Falkville with only one run scoring yesterday on a third inning error and a two run double by Peter Spink. Mike Smith won the mound battle with seven strikeouts and three walks while Jackie Stover took the loss with eight strikeouts and one walk.

Decatur Nationals Falkville Nationals Peter Spink Mike Smith Jackie Stover

British Race Probes Dope Charge Against Belko

London AP report says British racing authorities launched a top level investigation into sensational charges that Belko, winner of the English Derby stroll home, was given a powerful booster dope.

London Belko

Weight strength comparison in structural tests

The report states that wood exceeds steel tension tests by about 3 percent, implying that for equal load wood can match or surpass structural steel in tension. It notes Saket area tests as a reference point for this comparison.

Aetna Discount Co seeks hundred new loan customers

Aetna Discount Co manager Crenshaw offers loans from 300 to 3000 dollars with liberal repayment plans and promotes a long list of customers. Reach 209 4th Ave SE Decatur Alabama or call 355 0361 to inquire about the program.

Aetna Discount Co Mr. Crenshaw 4Th Ave Decatur Alabama

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