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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1964

Page

8

Wagner Paces Indians Past Leading Chicago

Leon Wagner fueled a 3-0 Cleveland win over AL-leading Chicago White Sox with homer number 11, a single, and two runs scored. The Indians backed Jack Kralick’s four-hitter as Wagner climbs toward a big season.

Wagner Chicago Mike Rathet Associated Press Leon Wagner Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Indians Angels Indians Cleveland Chicago White Sox Jack Kralick Los Angeles Dodger Stadium Barry Latman Joe Ad Boston Dick Stuart

Nicklaus Dominates Lead in Columbus PGA Prep

Jack Nicklaus, at 24 the hometown favorite, beat Julius Boros by four strokes in a 34-36-70 round at Columbus Country Club. The match set a target score for the July PGA Championship with about 3,500 spectators watching as officials consider course changes before the 170 qualifiers arrive.

Hal Paris Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Jack Nicklaus Wolf PGA Columbus Country Club Julius Boros Nicklaus Boros

Baseball standings and schedules from major leagues

National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 625 games won, San Francisco at 26 17, St Louis 30 5 56, Milwaukee 21 523, Pittsburgh 24 32, Cincinnati 21 21, Los Angeles 21 7B, Chicago 19 2 463, Houston 21 26 447. American League lists Chicago 24 12 667, Baltimore 28 15 651, Cleveland 2 16 37 342, Minnesota 5 19 568, New York 21 17 353, Boston 22 21 512, Detroit 18 24 429, Kansas City 15 27 357, Los Angeles 13 12 6 3 48. Monday results include Los Angeles at Pittsburgh postponed, and several night games. Schedule lists St Louis at Chicago, Houston at New York, Cincinnati at Milwaukee, San Francisco at Pittsburgh, Los Angeles at Philadelphia, with night games. International and Southern League results recap multiple meetings, rain postponements, and makeups for Buffalo, Toronto, Rochester, Jacksonville, Richmond, Columbus, Atlanta, Birmingham, Lynchburg, Knoxville, and Charlotte.

Associated Press National League Philadelphia A San Francisco la St. Louis Milwaukee Gnuee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York St. Louis Simmons Jackson Farrell Stallard Nuxhall Milwaukee Spahn Hendley Veale Ortega Philadelphia Bennett Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Boston Detroit Washington Kansas City Los Angeles I Kansas City Lamabe Chance McNally Penn Kaat Arrigo Osteen Wickersham Toronto Syracuse Jacksonville Buffalo Rochester Columbus Richmond Atlanta Birmingham Macon Chattanooga Lynchburg Knoxville Charlotte Asheville

Louisiana Tech To Play Alabama In Night Game

Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Joe Aillet announced the one time meeting with Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Sept 24 1966. It will be Techs first ever game against the Crimson Tide and is seen as an honor to the Gulf States Conference.

Santa Claus Has Come To England Derby Contender

Santa Claus is the 5-2 favorite for Wednesdays Epsom Derby, guarded by trainer Mick Rogers after arrival from Ireland. American owners field include Baldric II at 10-1 with sterilized water, Con Brio 40-1, Dilettante II 100-1, Sweet Moss 14-1, and others among 17 entrants for the $201,801 prize.

London Santa Claus England Mick Rogers Britain Legal Booksies Epsom Rogers Baldric II Howell E. Jackson Newmarket Charles Count John F. C. Bryce Mill River Stud Indiana Charles W. Engelhard New York Larry Gelb Sweet Moss Lady Sassoon Evelyn Barnes Kingsport Tenn

Price starts prep school for horses at Ocala farm

Jack Price ex trainer and owner of Carry Back announces a horse prep school for weanlings at his 120 acre Ocala Florida farm. Tuition is 3000 dollars per year with 40 horses per class. The program includes blood tests bone exams veterinary care and a staff of experts to ensure soundness before racing.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press New York Jack Price Ocala Fla Ohio State University of Kentucky

Birmingham Baron blank Lynchburg 3 0 in Southern League play

Birmingham belted Asheville 7 3 while Lynchburg fell 0 3 as Ron Henry hit two homers and Luke Vasser added a homer a double and a triple. Nicky Don Curtis pitched a seven hit win improving to 5 2 for the Barons.

Ron Henry Luke Vasser Vasser Birmingham Nicky Don Curtis Barons

Elkmont Takes Double Win Over Clements

Elkmont wins both games against Clements on a Saturday. The pony league routs 10-1 behind Curtis Powers one hit pitching. The Little League tops 6-4 with James Collins on the mound. Coffman bats three hits including a triple and double. Powers faced late trouble before Coffman struck out three to end the game. Bates collects three hits with a mix of doubles and a single.

Curtis Powers Clements James Collins Coffman Mickey Bates

Len Boyer Aims for Majors Within Two to Three Years

Len Boyer, the youngest of the Boyer baseball brothers, predicts a major league debut in two to three years before college, after high school graduation in Alba Missouri. Scouts watched him in a recent game, and Len has worked with the Cardinals, A's, Yankees, and Orioles during workouts in Kansas City.

Jim van Valkenburg Associated Press Kansas City Len Boyer Boyer Brothers Alba Ken Boyer St. Louis Clete Boyer Ken Yankees Len Yanks Cardinals Clete Orioles Missouri Joplin Ozark Country Boyer Boyer Boys Cloyd Wayne Lynn Walker A‘s Ron New York Shelby N.C

Yastrzemski Likely Out After Die Into Base

Los Angeles AP report says Boston star Carl Yastrzemski injured sliding into second base on Monday night. Team physician Dr. Robert Woods estimates a five to six stitch cut may sideline him a day or two.

Los Angeles Carl Yastrzemski Boston Robert Woods Angel

Vikings Seek New General Manager After Rose Resigns

Vikings faced a GM vacancy after Bert E. Rose Jr. resigned amid speculation. Coach Norm Van Brocklin denied interest in both jobs, with Edwin Martini named acting GM while a successor is sought.

St.paul - Minneapolis Minnesota Vikings Norm van Brocklin Bert E. Rose Jr Vikings Rose The van Brocklin Los Angeles Edwin Martini Duluth

Dodgers Hand Cardinals First Loss In Decatur Little League

In Decatur action the Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 10 9 with Glenn Moses earning the win and Bobby Hill taking the loss. Fisher went 4 for 4 with two homers and seven RBIs for the Cards while Hill fanned five in relief. Orioles edge Tigers 2 1 as Neighbors notches the win with Sanders doubling for Baltimore.

Dodgers Cardinals Decatur Glenn Moses Bobby Hill Doug Fisher Hill Moses Fisher

White Sox Win in Extra Innings at Decatur Pony League

The White Sox defeated the Red Legs 5 to 4 in 11 innings at the Decatur Pony League. Carter earned the win as pitcher, Stover took the loss. White Sox hitters Lewis Pace Dutton Roberts Bates and Hayes led the offense. Red Legs leaders were Lang Johnson Collier Lynn Smith Kyle and Sanders. Lynn hit the only homer of the game for the Red Legs.

White Sox Red Legs Decatur Carter Stover Lewis Pace Dutton Roberts Bates Hayes Lang Johnson Collier Lynn Smith Kyle Sanders

Braves defeat Giants in Minor Little League B action

The Braves topped the Giants 15 to 13 in the Minor Little League B division yesterday.

Braves Giants

Tigers Score Colt Victory In Decatur League

The Tigers beat the Red Sox 6 to 5 in eight innings yesterday in Decatur Colt League. Winning pitcher was Tommy Owens with Springer taking the loss. Ward Mathis and Owens led Tigers at the plate. Red Sox hitters Bass White Peek and Swanner were the top performers.

Decatur

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