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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1963
Page
14
Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead share the Western Open spotlight at Beverly Country Club as Palmer sinks an 18 footer for 67 after Snead posts a 68. Hawkins leads with 211 after 54 holes while Hebert Nichols Sifford Kneece Boros sit at 212 213.
Bill Murray of Duke and George Ireland of Loyola Chicago head Alabama's 31st Coaching School August 6 to 9. The event combines coaching sessions with cheerleader clinic and all star football and basketball games. Al Onofrio of Missouri aids Murray as first assistant. Rex Perry of Pittsburgh will lead wrestling discussions. The University of Alabama sports staff will instruct.
The Milwaukee Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 as Frank Bolling delivered the game winning run with a squeeze bunt in the seventh inning. Joey Jay started for Milwaukee, with Bill Henry closing after Jim Owens faltered. Eddie Mathews and Henry Aaron sparked the rally with key hits.
New York AP reports Minnesota Twin infielder Rich Rollins will miss games through at least Monday after a severe concussion suffered Friday when struck between the eye and ear by a bat line drive from Yankee Hector Lopez.
Consumption data show oranges top U S fruit with 54 pounds per person last year while apples rank second at 26 pounds per person.
Dave Nicholson homered and drove in five as the White Sox swept the Orioles 5-3 and 10-1 to move into second place in the AL, 8 1/2 games behind the Yankees. Nicholson collected five hits, two doubles, and three RBIs in the opener, adding two more RBIs in the nightcap. Mike McCormick started for Baltimore and lasted only into the second inning of the opener.
Sandy Aldridge a 14 year old champion diver returns to Alabama to compete for the Dayton Flying Fish Diving Club in Jasper for the 1963 Southeastern AAU Junior Diving Olympics. Her father Ridge Aldridge, club chairman, notes a conflicting schedule with an exhibition planned in Decatur in August. Aldridge also aims for the Dixieland Invitation AAU Meet in Atlanta and the 1963 Women's Senior National Championships in High Point North Carolina August 15. Born at Redstone Arsenal Hospital September 5 1948 she has a remarkable record across 28 diving meets 44 top placements and 20 gymnastic events with consistent high finishes.
New York Yankees Old-Timers Day featured 1940s greats in an 11 inning exhibition. Joe DiMaggio at age 48 delivered the big hit a two run double and played solid center field while Phil Rizzuto added two singles as the Americans side tallied six runs.
Houston Colts beat the Mets 10 to 1 as John Bateman homered in the bottom of the eighth off Roger Craig for his 16th loss. Bob Bruce allowed two singles through eight with Hal Woodeshick closing. Mets drop to 10 straight losses and 12 road games without a win.
The article notes that roughly seven tenths of oat weight is water with emphasis on moisture content. It discusses implications for storage and processing, including how humidity affects texture and shelf life.
Decatur's Junior Chamber of Commerce civic league softball team and the Decatur Tom Boys Girls team will play a Monday night doubleheader at Delano Park starting at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Chamber of Commerce building fund. Admission is free, with a hat pass at the game. The Tom Boys enter the State Girls tournament later in the week.
Cleveland Indians edge Kansas City 3-2 as Tito Francona drives in the deciding run with a ninth inning double. Early Wynn chased after giving up two runs in 41 13 innings as Ramos picks up the win. Segui takes the loss.
The United States posted a 125 to 85 victory over Poland in Warsaw, winning 16 of 20 events over two days. Rex Cawley and Henry Carr led with sprint and hurdles wins, while the American women claimed two titles in javelin and broad jump and Davenport and White delivered strong marks.
The article notes that nearly all crude oil contains impurities, with end findings outlining the widespread nature of contaminants and their impact on refining processes.
San Francisco gains its sixth straight win behind Juan Marichal who improves to 17 5 with a victory over Pittsburgh. The Pirates fight to tie in the eighth as Pagan scores on a misplay allowing Marichal to reach third and then score on a misthrow. Burgess and Clemente contribute but Marichal remains dominant for the win.
Don Lock drove in five runs with two homers a double and a sacrifice fly as the Washington Senators beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4. Claude Osteen pitched well for Washington, keeping the team within reach of a playoff berth and extending their dominance in this series with six wins in meetings.
The Cardinals erased a 2-1 deficit to win 3-2 in Chicago. Bill White and Larry Jack Sl led a two run fourth inning while Jimmy Schaffer scored on a catcher Dick Bertell pinch run in the eighth. Simmons earned the win, Jackson took the loss.
Darlene Hard of Los Angeles defeated defending champ Margaret Smith of Australia 6-2 7-9 6-3 to win the Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championship in Haverford, Pennsylvania.
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