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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1964

Page

7

Livingston Defends Jaycee Open Title

Evel Livingston of Nashville wins the Decatur Jaycee Open at Indian Hills Golf Course with 64 to finish two under par 138 for the weekend. J W Kelley and Ray Williamson tie for second at 148. Kelley edges into second with a sudden death playoff on hole three. Flight winners and runners up listed.

Kelley Livingston Indian Hills Evel Livingston Nashville Tennessee J. W. Kelley Ray

Golf Flight Scores and Playoff Win Report

Fifth flight scores listed: Dodd 183 J Benfield 185 Roberts 186. Sixth flight Williams 186 Mitchell 190 J Nelson 190. Mitchel won on second extra hole. Seventh flight Barill eaun 195 D Benfield 201 Low ery 208.

Dodd J. Benfield Roberts Williams Mitchell J. Nelson Mitchel Barilleaun D. Benfield Lowery

Morey Wins Southern Amateur at Shreveport

Dale Morey, 44, from High Point North Carolina, captured the Southern Amateur at Shreveport Country Club with a 275 total nine under par on a 5 677 yard course. He won by six strokes over Charles Kennon and Jerry Greenbaum.

Shreveport Dale Morey Morey High Point N. C Pinehurst Country Club Louisiana State Shreveport Country Club Italy Charles Kennon Baton Rouge Jerry Greenbaum Tulane Atlanta Kennon Louisiana Robert Kennon Howell Fraser Panama City Fla Bob Lowry Jr Hunts Ville Ala Birmingham

Johnson set national record in AU long distance swim

Robyn Johnson, defending champion and Olympic hopeful, won the women's National AAU long distance title in Akron breaking her American record by 16.3 seconds. The 18-year-old swam 1 hour 9 minutes 21.9 seconds for three miles with North Virginia Aquatic Club.

Akron Ohio Robyn Johnson North Virginia Aquatic Club Arlington

McDonald Clinches Public Links Title Despite Hospital Run

The 20-year-old Washburn University music major Bill McDonald, 5 foot 5 and 130 pounds, won the National Public Links Championship final 5 and 3 over Dean Wilson after a hospital visit during the 36-hole final. McDonald, a first-time champ and the smallest winner, endured blistered feet and bandages to claim the title.

Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Minneapolis Bill McDonald Mac Washburn University Topeka Kan St. Louis Cardinal Billy Washburn Dean Wilson Omaha McDonald General Hospital Francis Gross Goliath

Jessen Wins Yankee Open and Holds Off Wright’s Hopes

Ruth Jessen won the $10,000 LPGA Yankee Open at Atlas Valley against Mickey Wright who led through most of the event. Jessen shot four under par 68 to finish three under 213 while Wright settled for 216 after a 74. Jessen earned $1,506 and Wright $1,200 in prize money.

Grand Blanc Mich Ruth Jessen Mickey Wright Miss Jessen Bonsall Calif Miss Wright Atlas Valley Country Club Dallas USGA Wom Shirley Englehorn Los Anen Sangeles

Ralston Upsets McKinley In Davis Cup Buildup

In River Forest Illinois on Sunday Dennis Ralston defeated Chuck McKinley 6 2 6 2 6 1 in straight sets to claim the National Clay Courts title and set up a Davis Cup Challenge Round clash with McKinley in Cleveland September 25 27 Ralston’s win snapped McKinley’s bid to win three straight National Clay Court titles since 1937 38 and preserved the U S Davis Cup duo’s status as top contenders The pair later teamed to win the clay court doubles title over Northwestern’s Marty Riessen and Clark Graebner 6 1 6 4 6 2 and Nancy Richey defeated Carle Caldwell Graebner 6 2 6 1 in women’s singles

Jerry Liska Associated Press River Forest Ill Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston Uncle Sam Cleveland Ralston McKinley U.S Bobby Riggs Australia America Northwestern University Big Ten Marty Riessen Clark Graebner Nancy Richey Dallas Carle Caldwell Graebner

Sunshiners Meet Morris Brothers in Austinville Softball Clash

Tuesday action in the Girls Softball League at Austinville field features the Sunshiners against Morris Brothers at 7. Buds face Bobcats in the nightcap at 8 30 p.m.

Austinville Field Sunshiners Morris Brothers Bud's Bobcats

Hit and Run Damages D Atty Car in Sparks Statehood Fest

Dist Atty William J. Baggio reported his car was damaged in a hit and run during Sparks Nevada statehood centennial celebration. Witnesses described the culprit vehicle as an old wagon pulled by horses.

Sparks Nev Atty William J. Baggio

AU Alumni Back Drive To Aid UA

The Madison County Auburn Club endorses a fund drive to raise 750000 for the University of Alabama four year college facility in Huntsville. Ray Lawrence president of the Club announced the support calling it a vital addition to local education and an opportunity for citizens to invest in the community.

Huntsville Madison County Auburn Club University of Alabama Ray Lawrence Auburn Lawrence North Alabama

Vintage TV Grid and Radio Stations Listing

A historical schedule lists television programs by time and channel with shows such as Yancy Derringer Amos n Andy and Captain Kangaroo alongside a radio stations lineup including WHOS FM and WJIM AM. The page reads like a station grid showing program blocks from morning through night.

Bookmobile Schedule at Local Branches

The schedule lists bookmobile times for multiple stops including Clements Shaw Nick Bridges Oakland Webb O Neal Lappington Blackburn Naves Ripley Turner Reid Hogan Tanner Swanner Massey and Wheeler with time blocks ranging from 9:15 to 4:00. Each stop has a start and end time detailing circulation service at community locations.

Ripley Turner Reid Hogan Tanner Swanner Wheeler Massey

Hat themed mishap at Churchill Downs leads to surprising outcome

Chicago man Jack Herbert visits Churchill Downs and dreams of hats before racing. He searches for a horse named Hat but finds Captain misread as CAPtain. The race winner is Sombrero, a 20 to 1 long shot.

Louisville Jack Herbert Chicago Churchill Downs Herbert Hat Captain

Madison County Auburn Club endorses four year college drive

The Auburn Club committee unanimously passes a resolution supporting the Community and the University of Alabama in raising funds for a four year college program. It calls upon citizens civic groups industrial and business organizations and all local institutions to contribute to this educational institution for cultural scientific social and educational benefits.

Auburn Club Madison County Auburn Club University of Alabama

British papers warn Harlem violence could aid Goldwater

London reports say Harlem unrest threatens US politics with fears of helping Barry Goldwater win the White House. Daily Sketch warns flareups could boost bitter votes for him, while Guardian notes Negro leadership worries over internal violence and its electoral impact.

London Harlem United States Barry Goldwater White House America Daily Sketch Goldwater Uary Daily Express David English New York Hella Pick The Guardian Sen. Goldwater

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