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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1963

Page

8

Morgan Post 15 Advances In Legion Tournament

Morgan County Post 15 baseball team advanced in the American Legion area tournament at Fort Payne after a rain interrupted draw, then won 7-5 in a replay to reach tonight’s 6 p.m. round against Last night’s hitters included Jimmy Terry with three hits and Joe Culver Jimmy Tea gue with two, with Don Billy Stephenson earning the win over Shankle.

Morgan Post Legion Fort Payne Morgan County Post 15 American Legion Post 15 Jimmy Terry Joe Culver Jimmy Teague Mike Jones Bob Harpe Robert Hinds Don Billy Stephenson Donnie Turner Shankle

More Trouble For Yank Star

New York Yankee manager Ralph Houk said Mickey Mantle's return is uncertain as he recovers from a fractured left foot and now a loose cartilage in the left knee. Team physician Dr Sidney Gaynor noted no immediate operation is planned. Mantle, a three time Most Valuable Player, leads the Yankees but faces a lingering injury outlook.

NEW York Mickey Ralph Houk New York Yankee Mickey Mantle Mantle Houk Sidney Gaynor Yankee

Dick Tiger resumes training for Ibadan title defense

Middleweight champion Dick Tiger returns to training after a five day break ahead of the August 10 title defense in Ibadan against Gene Fullmer. Fullmer is due to arrive from Utah on Sunday.

Lagos Nigeria Dick Tiger Ibadan Gene Fullmer Fullmer Utah

Aetna Discount Co Loan Officer Promotes Quick Cash

Aetna Discount Co manager offers loans from 300 to 3000 with immediate cash for vacations or other needs. AFC, a 45yearold concern, promises courteous treatment. Contact Mr Crenshaw at 209 4th Ave SE Decatur Alabama or call 3550361.

Aetna Discount Co AFC Mr. Crenshaw 4Th Ave Decatur Alabama

Shades Valley and Montgomery Set for Babe Ruth Final

In Talladega Alabama Shades Valley and Montgomery clash to decide who faces Florence for the state Babe Ruth Tournament title. The winner earns a 5 30 p m game while Florence hosts a night showdown. Shades Valley beat Mobile 82 and Bibb County 9 2. Florence handed Montgomery an 8 2 loss.

Talladega Ala Shades Valley Montgomery Florence At & P.m Birmingham Mobile Bibb County

World Record In Water Ski Tourney

Frankie Dees aged 12 from Lakeland Fla set a world junior jumping record with 90 feet at the Southern Water Ski Tournament at Lake Spivey near Atlanta He also led with 221 points while Dave Holt Cypress Gardens Fla and Larry Johnson Chattanooga Tenn trailed Holt won both tricks and the junior girls title Elizabeth Allan Winter Park Fla tied her world standard with 75 feet and 192 points Anne Marie Skinner Anderson S C was the tricks winner

Frankie Dees Lakeland Fla Billy Spencer Sarasota Dave Holt Cypress Gardens Larry Johnson Chattanooga Tenn Elizabeth Allan Winter Park Holt Linda Leavengood Miami Anne Marie Skinner Anderson, S.C

Will Hawkins Break Drought In Western

Fred Hawkins leads the Western Open after a 4 under par 67 at Beverly. Nicklaus sits two behind with 69 as Arnold Palmer struggles with three- and four-putts. Defending champ Jacky Cupit and Sam Snead are near even par.

Chicago Fred Hawkins Beverly Country Club Medinah Hawkins Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Joe Campbell Skee Riegel Bruce Devlin Gay Brewer Howie Johnson Art Wall Mason Rudolph Arnold Palmer Arnie Palmer Jacky Cupit Sam Snead Julius Boros Bob Charles New Zealand

Burdette Faces Mixed Feelings After Victory Over Spahn

Lew Burdette, now with St Louis, beat his old Milwaukee teammate Warren Spahn 3-1 in his first return to Milwaukee since being traded. Burdette called it a tough but professional win while Spahn, pitching with a rebounding elbow, expressed satisfaction with his health as a 22,231 crowd watched.

Dave O’hara Associated Press Milwaukee Lew Burdette St. Louis Cardinals Warren Spahn Burdette Spahine Spahn Houston Lew Braves Troit Baltimore Washington Sandy Koufax Pirates Roberto Clemente Koufax Tommie Sisk Pittsburgh

Major League Baseball Daily Scores and Schedule Update

The AP Power League listings show American League games with team matchups and pitchers, plus National League results from Cincinnati St Louis Milwaukee San Francisco Houston Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Night games included Cleveland Detroit Chicago Baltimore New York Boston and Los Angeles matchups with several noted pitchers.

Rudolph Detroit Washington Lary Kansas Cleve Aralicn Chicago DeBusschere Baltimore Pappas Stange New York Boston Los Angeles Newman Turley Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee San Francisco New Na Philadelphia Pittsburgh Gibson Toth Nuxhall Cloninger Stallard Drott Mahaffey Miller Willhite Cardwell San Fran O'Dell Mets Giants Chicago Cubs Dodgers Cubs Los Angeles Angels York Yankees Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City White Sox

U.S. Track Team Prepares for Poland Meet in Warsaw

American track stars arrive in Warsaw ahead of a two day meet with Poland seeking improvement after Moscow. Coach Payton Jordan says the goal is to win and build relations, with expectations of 14 of 20 events in Poland.

Warsaw Poland U. S Payton Jordan Stanford Jordan Moscow Dan Ferris AAU Europe Chicago

Giants Hope Mays Power Boosts Run at Dodgers

Willie Mays in a hot five game stretch has nine hits in 18 at bats with four homers and nine RBIs as the Giants win four of five and close in on the Dodgers. New York Mets suffer their 19th straight road defeat as Pittsburgh, St Louis, and Cincinnati win Monday action with Koufax takes a loss. Burdette defeats Spahn in a long reunion game as former Braves mates clash.

Willie Giants Mays New York Mets

Mantle Injury Looms Over Yankees After 5-0 Loss

After the 5-0 setback to the Los Angeles Angels, manager Ralph Houk said Mickey Mantle may miss time with a loose cartilage in his left knee. The Angels pitcher Ken McBride shut down New York with 96 pitches for his third win.

Mickey Mantle Yankees Los Angeles Angels Ralph Houk Mantle Chicago Detroit Kansas City Boston Baltimore Washington Cleveland Minnesota Pittsburgh Sandy ‘Koufax Dodger Stadium St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia San Francisco New York Mets McBride Yanks Nellie Fox White Sox Don Wert John Powell John Orsino Robin Roberts Orioles Senators Athletics Bill Monbouquette Ed Rakow Bill Fischer John Wye Red Sox Willie Kirkland Indians

O'Malley Faces Tax Battle Over Dodgers Stadium Levy

Los Angeles brief reports Walter O'Malley loses a Supervisors vote on a $3.694 million reduction request for Dodger Stadium taxes. O'Malley's attorney James Arulis vows court action as the $8.277 million assessment boosts his annual tax by about $250,000 to over $750,000.

Los Angeles Smogville O’malley Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Walter O’malley Dodger Stadium James Uv. Arulis

Tiros Weather Satellite Lifespan Averages Four Months

A Tiros weather satellite typically operates for about four months of service before end of mission. The figure reflects historical satellite lifespans and their impact on meteorological data collection during early space program missions.

Tiros

College Stars Clash With Bears In Scrimmage

The college All-Stars lost 13-12 to the Chicago Bears in a 72-play scrimmage at St. Josephs College. Otto Graham applauded the defense and pass protection while urging more improvement ahead of the August 2 Soldier Field date with the Green Bay Packers.

Rensselaer Ind College All-Stars Chicago Bears Northwestern University Green Bay Packers Soldier Field St. Joseph’s College Bears Otto Graham Packers Collegians

Hartselle Ousted From Connie Mack Championship

Hartselle’s Connie Mack team fell to Bay Minette 2 0 in Mobile ending their run in the double elimination state tournament. Jimmy Whittington struck out Hartselle while Charles Howse allowed five hits as Bay Minette built an early lead. Hartselle threatened in the sixth but could not break through. Finals are set for Saturday.

Mobile Hartselle Connie Mack Ray Minette North Alabama Jimmy Whittington Charles Howse Bay Minette

Dick Coffey Ford in softball doubleheader at local fields

Dick Coffey Ford faces Chemstrand at Chemstrand Field tonight at seven. Saturday at seven p.m. Dick Coffey Ford meets Decatur Glass Co at Austinville Field.

Chemstrand Field Dick Coffey Ford Chemstrand Decatur Glass Co Austinville Field

TV Satellite Acronym Tiros Defines Observation System

The name Tiros stands for Television Infrared Observation Satellite, describing the satellite system used for imaging and weather monitoring. The acronym conveys its purpose in television style infrared observation from space.

Tiros Television Infrared Observation

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