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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1965

Page

16

Braves beat Cardinals as Johnson stars with three hits

Ken Johnson pitched three strong innings in relief? Actually a three hit effort? The text states Johnson’s pitching and homer caused a 4-1 Braves win. Hank Aaron and Mack Jones hit home runs, Aaron drove in Alou on a sac fly, Bob Gibson took the loss. Johnson improved to 5-2. Gibson fell to 8-5. The Braves sit hot, nine of 11 and 14 of 19. Cardinals drop for eighth loss in 10.

ST. Louis Ken Johnson Hank Aaron Mack Jones Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Johnson Braves Houston Aaron Felipe Alou Bob Gibson Cardinals Ken Boyer Tim McCarver

Upsets in Tennis Meet Shake Southern Championships

In Jackson Mississippi AP report two top seeds fell in the semifinals of the Southern Tennis championships. Third seed Bill Tym edged top seed Robert Brien 6 3 3 6 6 3 while fifth seed Bitsy Harrison beat second seed John Pickens 6 3 8 6. Dan Magill and Ham Magill won the father and son title for the second straight year defeating Slew Hester and Bill Hester 6 3 12 10.

Dan Magill Atlanta Ham Magill Athens Magills W. E Bill Hester Jackson Miss

USOC Moves to Control Olympic Games Committees

The United States Olympic Committee approved a measure giving the AAU majority on major Olympic Games committees. The NCAA responded with a caucus and called for a national leaders panel to challenge the change. The action effectively sidelines NCAA and its affiliates to a passive role.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Chicago United States Olympic Committee Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association AAU NCAA USOC

Roberts Alison and DeFina win semis. finals set Sunday

In women's singles semifinals top seed Roberta Alison of Alexander City Alabama defeated Becky West of Jackson Mississippi 6-4 4-6 6-2. No. 2 seed Stephanie DeFina of Hollywood Florida beat Pat Rippy of Tulsa Oklahoma 6-4 6-2. Men's and women's singles and doubles championships are scheduled Sunday at River Hills Tennis Club.

Roberta Alison Vof Alexander City Ala Becky West Jackson Miss Stephanie DeFina Hollywood Fla Pate Rippy Tulsa Okla River Hills Tennis Club

AAU gains control of most Olympic game committees

In a USOC meeting, the AAU won 1339 to 585 to erase equal AAU NCAA representation on key Olympic committees. The move assigns the AAU 11 of more than 20 committees with Mexico City 1968 next. NCAA and Big Ten officials criticized the shift as harmful to harmony and fairness.

AAU NCAA USOC America Mexico City Cliff Buck Denver Bill Reed Big Ten Bob Kane Cornell Reed Kane

Mays Hits 20th Homer As Giants Beat Pirates

Willie Mays slugged a two run homer in the first inning his 20th of the year as the San Francisco Giants defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 0 ending the Pirates seven game win streak. Hart singled to start the rally and Hal Lanier doubled scoring on Dick Bertell's bingle Roberto Clemente mishandled the ball.

Pittsburgh Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Pirates Mays Jim Hart Bob Friend Giants Hal Lanier Dick Bertell Roberto Clemente San Francisco Hart Willie McCovey Matty Alou

Marshua Wins Coaching Club American Oaks In One Two Mile Race

Marshua trained by Ray Broussard rode to a 2 length victory in the Coaching Club American Oaks at Aqueduct, earning $84,175 and boosting total earnings to $319,462. What A Treat was second with Terentia third in a field of 10 eastern 3-year-old fillies.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press NEW York Marshua Aqueduct Ray Broussard Nashua Amardee Wallace Gilroy George D. Widener Terentia William Haggin Perry Desert Love Howell E. Jackson Marshal Marshall Ground Control Straight Deal Discipline Alina

Graham cites growing understanding of Alabama race issues abroad

Evanist Billy Graham said at a news conference that he senses rising awareness of Alabama's racial problems among foreigners after his crusade in Denmark. Defense Department reports show an increasing number of Viet Cong prisoners being taken.

Montgomery Billy Graham Alabama Europe Denmark Washington Defense Department

Major League Baseball Interleague Pitchers Matchups

National League games feature Los Angeles at New York and Cincinnati at Chicago plus Milwaukee at St Louis and San Francisco at Pittsburgh with listed pitchers. American League matchups include Cleveland at Kansas City, Minnesota at Detroit, Chicago at Washington and Baltimore at Boston with notable pitchers and records.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee San Francisco Osteen Willhite New York Cisco Fisher Cincinnati Jay Arrigo Chicago Koonce Hendley Milwaukee Blasingame Sadowski St. Louis Simmons Purkey Cleveland Siebert Stange Kansas City O'Donoghue Buschorn Minnesota Kant Detroit Wickersham Peters Washington Richert Baltimore Pappas Boston Monbouquette Bouton Newman Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston W. B. Pet G.B Washington Kansas City

Tigers Rally Past Twins 8 5 Behind Sixth Inning Surge

Detroit pulled ahead with a three run sixth after Tony Oliva misread a fly ball that dropped for a single. George Thomas opened the inning with a key hit, and Bill Freehan Jerry Lumpe and Don Wert followed with decisive plays. Willie Horton earlier hit a three run homer to spark the Tigers' lead as Camilo Pascual exited after two innings.

Detroit Tony Oliva Detroit Tigers Minnesota Oliva Don Wert George Thomas Bill Freehan Frank Kostro Jerry Lumpe Wert Tiger Don Demeter Willie Horton Tigers Camilo Pascual

Grand Slammer Powers Senators Past White Sox

Washington 7 Chicago 1 powered by Don Lecks grand slam and Bennie Daniels five hit pitching. Lecks slam capped a five run third off Joe Horlen. McMullen homered extending his 13 game hitting streak. Daniels allowed three hits until the ninth as Washington stays hot.

Washington Don Leck Bennie Daniels Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Leck Senators Joe Horlen Ed Brinkman Joe Cunningham Ken McMullen Frank Howard Daniels White Sox McMullen Cunningham

Fertilized Ponds Improve Fishing Facts and Tips

Microscopic plankton fuels fish production in ponds. Fertilize properly with 100 pounds of 8-8-2 per acre eight to ten times yearly to boost yield. Expect 100-150 pounds of fish per acre annually with a well fertilized pond.

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