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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1967
Page
9
The two day session begins with the New York Yankees holding the first pick. Ken Holtzman and Gary Nolan are mentioned among notable draftees, with draft rules detailing regular and special phases and eligibility rules for players.
In Babe Ruth League play the Red Sox exploded for 12 runs beating the White Sox 12 to 2. The Tigers defeated the White Sox 7 to 4 as Grammer pitched a complete game. Johnny Chandler led the White Sox with two singles despite the loss.
Kansas City report says Rick Monday the Athletics rookie centerfielder is expected to return for the game with Detroit on Wednesday after a HBP incident in Chicago Friday. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. The Green Bay Packers lost only two games last season, one at home and one on the road.
The Red Sox defeat the Senators as Dale Mathis belts a home run and Robertson drives in two with a third inning single. Tony Julian uncaps a strong start for the Senators despite the loss, while Mathis and the Sox combine for key hits to break a scoreless deadlock.
In a lively roundup, Saeen and Steve Rogers led the Orioles with key hits while Rus Ridgeway pitched for the loss. The Giants trailed early but edged the Braves 6 5 behind Mike Michels who pitched effectively. Michels limited the Braves to two hits and fanned 11 as David Martin and others contributed a pair of hits for the winners.
In Monday night Dixie League action the Cardinals beat the Reds 6-5 as one run in the seventh gave the win. Steve Allen and Joey Elliot combined on a five hit effort. Greg Belk added two doubles and a single for the Reds while Tony Dodson fueled the Tigers with two doubles and a single in a 10-2 win over the Mets. Jackie Handley allowed five hits in the Tigers victory.
Church League games hit the court tonight at 6 30 and 7 45 at the Sth Ave Baptist facility. The matchups feature local teams and noted players in a lively evening of basketball action. Former shortstop Alex Carrasquel is noted as a Yankee hopeful in season chatter.
Bow men signs with New York on a deal that gives him a strong chance to make the club this year. The agreement is described as favorable and positions him for a roster battle in upcoming camps.
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