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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

8

Tribe Playing Hot Hand In AL

The Indians moved within one game of first place in the American League race as a seven game win streak, led by Latman and Allen with 133 records and 7 saves. Cleveland beat Washington 7 4 behind Latman relief, while Detroit and New York also won.

Barry Latman Bob Allen Cleveland Latman Herb Score Chicago White Sox Indians Washington Senators Detroit White Sox Tigers Frank Baumann New York Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Ron Moeller Kansas City Boston Yankees Twins Johnny Blanchard Mickey Mantle Tony Kubek Yankee Jim Coates Luis Arroyo Roland Sheldon Don Lee Chuck Stobbs

Palmer Hebert Meet To Set Golf Target

US Open champion Arnold Palmer and PGA titlist Jay Hebert meet in 18 holes of medal play to establish a target score for National Golf Week. Golfers nationwide will try to match their net scores across rounds on courses of their choice to compete against the Palmer Hebert winner’s card.

Chicago Arnold Palmer PGA Jay Hebert National Golf Fund Inc

Le 110 Lee Street sales contact

Readable text shows Wiley Le and Sales with phone EL 3-2503 at 110 Lee Street. Mention of a potential business listing or classified contact. No clear event or outcome. presents contact details for inquiries.

Wiley le Lee St

Vacancies In U S Open Up For Grabs

The last 85 spots in the 150 man field for the U S Open golf championship open today with Samuel Snead among 32 pros and 16 amateurs seeking 11 berths at the Detroit sectionals. Final qualifiers join 21 exempt players for the June 15 to 17 event at Oakland Hills Birmingham Michigan.

Samuel Jackson Snead Snead Detroit Grosse Isle Golf and Country Club U.S Oakland Hills Country Club Birmingham Mich Bakersfield Calif Washington, D.C New York Cleveland Oklahoma City Ken Venturi Gene Littler Marty Furgol Don Whitt Fred Hawkins Bill Collins Bob Goalby Arnold Palmer Gary Player Don January Bill Bisdorf Denver Atlanta Chicago Kansas City Cincinnati Portland Ore Dallas Dallas A.C Joe Conrad Skip Alexander Charlie Sifford

Gibson Posts L No Hit Job

The Cardinals beat the Giants 10-4 after leading by multiple innings in Decatur Little League. Gibson pitched a no hitter against the Indians, doubled for a run, and struck out 10 in a 2-1 Red Sox win over the Indians. Owens homered for the Giants in the earlier game.

Ted Kluszewski Angels Hec Brown Kill Baltimore Moeller Janming Brooks Robinson Jim Gentile Jerry Adair Dave Philley Mike Fornieles Boston Frank Malzone Ray Herbert Joe Nuxhall Bill Kunkel Norm Siebern A’s Dave Hillman Cardinals Giants Red Sox Indians Decatur Gibson Hammond Lemley Rbi Owens Arthur T. Carrico Dobbs Elkins Mummert

Summit wins by forfeit over C S of Hartselle

Summit advances after C&S of Hartselle forfeits weekend game. Summit to face Oak Grove next in league action this Saturday. Womens Golf Association met at Decatur Country Club last Friday and planned the June Invitational, with about 130 entries last year and expected again. Association to operate course concessions during the Mens Invitational June 9-11. In Monday action, American Legion Post 15 beat Athens Post 49 11-7, their third straight win. Don Lewis hit a homer, Tommy Smith a triple, Jimmy Mitchell earned the win pitching.

Summit C&s of Hartselle Oak Grove Womens’ Golf Association Decatur Country Club American Legion Post Athens Post Post 15 Don Lewis Tommy Smith Jimmy Mitchell Kyle

Vols Use Twin Bill Streak To Hold Fifth In Southern Loop

Nashville Vols sweep Mobile in doubleheaders to stay in fifth place at 11-3 over seven twin bills. Atlanta and Shreveport win to threaten, Macon and Birmingham also win. Ed Dick and Whammy Douglas star in relief while Jerry Davis and Jim Dunn pace Nashville’s offense.

Vernon Butler Associated Press Nashville Vols Vols Bills Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga Shreveport Birmingham Macon Whammy Douglas Little Rock Ed Dick Richmond Sam Hitcher Bob Gunner) Gontkosky Douglas Peaches Bill Gabler Chico Suarez George Holder Jerry Snyder Ron Hogg Frank Jaciuk Legrant Scott Pace Baron Dale Willis

White Sox sale offer may be withdrawn amid indecision

Chicago agents hold 4.8 million bid for controlling White Sox. Bill Veeck Hank Greenberg and A C Allyn Jr delay decision after Bernard Epton syndicate hints at withdrawal. Epton press conference looms as cash backing remains in doubt.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago Chicago White Sox Bill Veeck Hank Greenberg A.C. Allyn Jr Chicago Atty Bernard Epton Danny Thomas Epton Veeck Greenberg

Braves End Dodgers Lead As Law Wins First Since May

The Pirates moved within two and a half games of first after Vern Law earned his first win in over a month, leading Pittsburgh to a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers. Cincinnati topped Milwaukee 5-3 to reclaim first, while St Louis beat Chicago and Philadelphia edged San Francisco.

Cincinnati Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis Chicago Cubs Indians Johnny Antonelli Bobby Locke Washington John Gabler Latman Los Angeles Los Tusday St.Louis Bucs Law Bob Friend Champs Pirates Dodgers Sam Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs White Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians New York Minnesota Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Kansas City Boston Red Sox Ron Perranoski Face Bill Mazeroski Smoky Burgess Reds Lew Burdette Frank Robinson Jerry Lynch Robinson Lynch Gordie Coleman Braves Ed Mathews Joe Adcock Joey Jay Jim Brosnan Bill Henry Carl Sawatski Bill White Cardin Maury McDermott Ed Bouchee Ernie Banks Joe Schaffernoth Robin Roberts Chuck Hiller

Archie Moore Eyes Ad Lib Tactics In Title Bout

Arch Moore says he is ready for any style Giulio Rinaldi uses in their New York title bout. The 44 year old, listed 47 by his mother, vows to ad lib and outdo Rinaldi’s plan to push, offbalance, and avoid Moore’s right. Rinaldi aims to pressure and crowd, and Moore claims full preparation for all tactics despite prior Italy bout results.

Monticello N.Y Archie Moore Giulio Rinaldi New York Archie Rinaldi Italy Giulio

Pancho Herrera Delivers Three Run Shot in Third

Pancho Herrera hit a three run homer in the third inning as Mike Mc Cormick took the loss, dropping to 5-5 after a third straight defeat.

Pancho Herrera Mike McCormick

Ambiguous Remarks On Leadership and Domination

An archival quote features Archie pledging to be in charge at all times with a vague plan for victory. The dialogue emphasizes domination over an unnamed counterpart and a noncommittal approach to how control will be achieved, reflecting a boastful mindset.

Archie

Yukon River Rises Across Canada But Mostly in Alaska

The Yukon river originates in Canada and its two thirds of the river’s movable course traverses Alaska state. The note highlights the river’s cross border path and regional significance for Alaska.

Yukon Canada Alaska

Post 15 hosts Falkville Wednesday night game

West Town Field welcomes Post 15 for a 7 p.m. baseball matchup against Falkville Wednesday. Local fans expect an competitive evening as both teams seek a win.

West Town Falkville

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