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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1958

Page

8

Tigers in incentive pay dispute under Frick inquiry

Detroit General Manager John McHale and players Kaline and Maxwell acknowledge past discussions of bonuses but deny side deals. Commissioner Ford Frick promised investigation as the dispute over incentive pay and potential contracts draws scrutiny amid reports of unnamed players.

Detroit Ford Frick Frick Mgr John McHale Tiger al Kaline Charlie Maxwell McHale Mxwell Florida Tigers Kaline Maxwell

Vintage Group Carries Americas Amateur Colors

Ten Americans remained in the British Amateur at St Andrews as older players pace a veteran challenge. Jimmy McHale of Philadelphia, 42, says the team carries the flag with experience while Tim Holland and John Franck follow the old guard pattern. Other contenders include Harold Ridgley, Gene Andrews, Peter Grant, John Penrose, Frank Strafaci, Robert Roos, Luis Du Long, and Brig. Gen. Keith Compton.

ST. Andrews Scotland Coolidge Harding St. Andrew's Old Course Jimmy McHale Philadelphia Tim Holland Rockville Centre N. Y U. S. Air Force John B. Franck Newton N. J Holland Harold Ridgley Uncle Sam Ridgley Haverford Bobby Vernay Gene Andrews Pacific Palisades Calif Peter Grant Phoenix Ariz John Penrose Miami Beach Frank Strafaci Robert Roos San Francisco Luis du Long Hyannis Port Mass Keith Compton St. Joseph

Four Amateurs Watchful For Glory In U S Open Tulsa

Four youngsters to watch at the U S Open in Tulsa June 12 are Ohio State freshman Jack Nicklaus Maryland sophomore Deane Beman Purdue star Gene Francis and Oklahoma State prep Bobby Goetz. Each lacks major tour experience but could rise later as top players.

Tulsa Sam Sneads Ben Hogans Jack Nicklaus Ohio State Cincinnati Deane Beman Bethesda John O'Donnell Baltimore University of Maryland Gene Francis Bernie Riviere Glen Cove N. Y Francis Purdue University Jim Tom Blair IIT Kansas City James Blair Issouri Bobby Goetz Goetz Oklahoma State U Ted Makalena Honolulu Sam Parks Jr Tony Manero Gene Sarazen Lee Worsham Lloyd Mangrum Jackie Burke Joe Conrad Don Finsterwald George Bayer Ted Kroll

Jay Fullmer Meets Miceli Wednesday in West Jordan Bout

Jay Fullmer makes his television debut Wednesday night in West Jordan Stadium against New York’s Joe Miceli in a 10-round welterweight bout. The 21-year-old copper worker, brother of Gene Fullmer, has 13 pro fights and seeks a hometown victory on ABC TV at 9 p.m. EST.

West Jordan Utah Jay Fullmer Joe Miceli New York Abc-Tv Jay Gene Fullmer

Barons Power Past Mobile and More Slugging Scores

Birmingham overwhelmed Mobile 15 to 4 as Lou Limmer hit two homers and Bob Thorpe collected five hits. Chattanooga edged Memphis 4 to 2 with Stan Roseboro's bases loaded homer. Atlanta rallied to beat New Orleans 7 6 while Nashville won in 11 innings against Little Rock. Chattanooga starter Glen Stablefeld left early after a Cravett line drive struck him.

Chattanooga Asia Engel Stadium Lookouts Memphis Chicks Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Bears Nashville Little Rock Memphis Glen Stablefeld Stan Roseboro Ken McBride Ernie Cravett Stakelield Cravett Ken Hunt Pels Crackers Don Frailey Poochie Hartsfield Lou Limmer Bob Thorpe Billy Dailey Wally Seward Mobile Mel McGaha Thorpe Barons Dailey Seward Gene Hayden Vols al Aber Buddy Gilbert Rocks

Local Youth Baseball Action Lights Up Pony League and More

Orioles belted the White Sox 15 to 4 in Pony League Juniors on 15 hits led by Nelson four for five as Stephen son allowed four hits. Redlegs meet Athletics at West Town Field as league play continues. Red Sox routed Tigers 31 to 10 in Little League Minors with Garvey the winning pitcher. Giants beat Dodgers 16 to 7 in National League action with Watkins winning. Tonight Braves vs Cubs and Indians vs Yankees. Pony League Seniors open at Legion Field with Tigers vs Red Sox at 5 30 p.m. and Yankees versus Indians at 8 p.m. National League standings show San Francisco 17 6 22 Milwaukee 25 16 610. Monday results Cincinnati 8 Pittsburgh 2.

Orioles White Sox Stephenson Whit Sox Hinds Murphree Sittason Nelson Redlegs Athletics West Town Field Red Sox Tigers Garvey Gians Dodgers Watkins Braves Cubs Indians Yankees Giants Christian Black Oliver RBI Teague Pony League Legion Field W. L. Pet G.B San Fran Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco

Dahlbender and Mackey Lead Open Qualifiers in Birmingham

Atlanta amateurs Gene Dahlbender Jr and Lee Mackey Jr shot seven under par 135 to lead qualifying for the national Open in Birmingham. Jim Wiley of Decatur posted 148 in qualifying rounds. Wiley attends Vanderbilt and starred for the Commodores golf team this past season.

Birmingham Atlanta Gene Dahlbender Jr Lee Mackey Jr Jim Wiley Decatur Wiley Vanderbilt University Commodore

Mackey and Dahlbender Spark Tulsa Open Preview

The National Open Golf Tour heads to Tulsa Oklahoma next week with Mackey and Dahlbender blazing the Birmingham Country Club east course. Mackey shot 65 to set a new course record and Dahlbender a 66 to equal the old mark on 6500 yards. Dick Cline of Lanett and Harold Williams of Tuscaloosa, both pros, sit three strokes back at 138 vying for the two remaining berths. Mackey surged into prominence with a 64 in 1950.

Tulsa Okla Dick Cline Lanett Ala Harold Williams Tuscaloosa Mackey Dahlbender Birmingham Country Club

Baseball Standings and Evening Schedule Highlight

The American League leads with New York at 28 10 and Kansas City at 21 17, followed by Cleveland Chicago Detroit Washington Baltimore and others. Tonight's games include Kansas City at Washington and Chicago at New York, with Detroit at Baltimore and Cleveland at Boston among the matches. The National Open results note four birdies on the front and a back nine 32, naming alternates Elmer Reed Atlanta 71-69-140 Darwin White Anniston 71-70-141 Charlie Harper Columbus 73-69-142 and Lt. Don Fraser Ft. Rucker 71-72-143. Fraser among amateurs.

W. L. Pet. G.B New York Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Detroit Washington Baltimore Elmer Reed Atlanta Darwin White Anniston Ala Charlie Harper Columbus Don Fraser Ft. Rucker Fraser

Harshman Struggles as Orioles Fall 2 1 in Washington

Jack Harshman despite six straight complete games loses again 2-1 as Washington scores an unearned run in the 10th. Orioles drop to cellar while Senators tie Detroit for sixth. Whitey Ford also shines with six straight strikeouts in Yankees 3-0 win over White Sox.

Jack Harshman Baltimore Washington Senators Harshman Orioles Detroit Whitey Ford New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yanks Kansas City Sox Roy Sievers Goose Goslin New York Bob Turley

Ford Ties Strikeout Mark Twice In 3-0 Win

New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford matched the modern American League record with six consecutive strikeouts for the second time, fanning Sherm Lollar and five others in a 3-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The feat previously occurred July 20, 1956 against Kansas City. The league record for consecutive strikeouts remains eight, held by Max Surkont.

NEW York Southpaw Whitey Ford New York Yankees Whitey Fanning Sherm Lollar Walp Dropo Bubba Phillips Tito Francona Jim Landis Jim Wilson Chicago White Sox Buck O'Brien Boston Kansas City Luis Aparicio Max Surkont Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati

Dodgers Wins Boost as 7500 Welcome Home

Dodgers receive morale lift when about 7 500 fans greet them on return from a East Coast swing. Nationally, political votes and league threats loom over Dodger owner Walter O Malley as Cincinnati visit the Coliseum. Joe Nuxhall shines for the Reds with an eight strikeout, four hit, two run effort.

Dodgers

Carothers Signs with Chicago Cardinals

Carothers a Bradley University standout and Moline High School star has signed with the Chicago Cardinals. He was the Cardinals' 10th choice in the 1957 NFL draft.

Chcago Don Carothers Bradley University The Chicago Cardinals Carothers Moline, Ill Cards National Football League

Aparicio Caught Stealing by Yogi Berra

New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra nailed Luis Aparicio in the third inning as the White Sox failed to steal a base in a 3-0 loss. Aparicio had 26 steals on 26 tries before the out, and had not been caught since July 25 of the previous year.

NEW York Yogi Berra Luis Aparicio Chicago White Sox Aparicio New York Yankee White Sox

Temperamental Loes Will Cool Heels

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Billy Loes will serve six days without pay to cool off after his temperamental outburst in Sunday's game with Washington.

Baltimore Billy Loes Baltimore Orioles Washington

Tuesday Schedule Highlights Include Five League Matchups

Schedule notes Little Rock visits Nashville Memphis travels to Chattanooga Mobile hosts Birmingham New Orleans plays Atlanta Tuesday. Monday results show Atlanta 7 New Orleans 6 Birmingham 15 7 Chattanooga 6 Memphis Nashville 6 Little Rock 11 innings.

Little Rock Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta

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