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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1960

Page

8

Orioles and Indians open four game AL lead showdown

Baltimore and Cleveland start a four game set with the AL lead at stake as Jim Perry aims for a sixth win for the Indians while Milt Pappas or Billy Hoeft start for Baltimore. New York trails in KC as the Yankees ride a seven game win streak behind Turley and Skowron.

ED Wilks Associated Press Baltimore Cleveland New York Yankees Kansas City Orioles Indians Ees Pittsburgh San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Jim Perry Milt Pappas Billy Hoeft Birds New York Yankees Bob Turley Moose Skowr Turley A’s Ken Johnson Bob Giggie Skowron Detroit Tony Kubek Moose Whitey Herzog Harry Chiti Bob Johnson Norm Siebern Chili Johnson Ken Hamline Wal K Bill Tuttle

Pirates And Giants Open Prime Series

Pittsburgh leads the NL as they head to Candlestick Park for a three game set with San Francisco. Bob Friend faces Sam Jones in a key duel as the Giants hope to chip away at the Pirates' lead.

ED Wilks Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Candlestick Park Bob Friend Sam Jones Bucs Milwaukee Braves New York Yankees Kansas City Johnny Logan Lew Burdette Logan Jack Sanford George Maranda Orlando Cepeda Burdette Ed Bressaud

Daley Faces Yankee Visit as KC Fans Worry

Kansas City fans fret over Bud Daley as he leads the AL with eight victories while the Yankees visit. Casey Stengel talks Hector Lopez, noting rivals vie for the outfielder, and observers wonder which club will land him or Daley in a possible deal.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletic Bud Daley New York Yankees Yankee Casey Stengel Hector Lopez Boston Cleveland Chicago Casey Stengel Daley

Florence Youth In Junior Golf First Round Play

Low qualifier David Outland of Birmingham meets Fred Lewis of Florence in the opening round of the Alabama Junior Golf tournament at Vestavia Country Club. Two rounds scheduled today with two more Wednesday. 128 entries, cutoff 79 for the championship flight.

Birmingham David Outland Fred Lewis Florence Alabama Outland Lewis Rex Keeling Gadsden Mike Thames Mobile Vestavia Country Club Joe Rowell Brooks Leach Scotty Phillips Rowell Pat McDavid John Bass Hubert Green Jim Reed Montgomery Ken Montiel Vance Fullerson

Southern Amateur Net Tournament Sees Second Round Action

Atlanta AP reports the Southern Amateur tennis event moves into the second round with the ladies joining. In Monday's opening round only two seeds faced real challenge as top seed Mike Franks of Los Angeles defeated Al Pick of Atlanta 6 0 6 0.

Atlanta Mike Franks Los Angeles al Pick

LaMotta Faces Senate Quiz On Boxing Promotions

Senate investigators, led by Estes Kefauver, quiz Jake LaMotta on his stormy career and alleged bribe offers linked to boxing promotion. The hearings will focus on 1947 Madison Square Garden bouts and the 1949 title win over Marcel Cerdan, with security arranged for witnesses.

Washington — Senate Jake Otta Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Antitrust and Monopoly New York State LaMotta Kefauver Underworld Madison Square Garden Marcel Cerdan Detroit International Boxing Club IBC Ingemar Johansson Sweden Floyd Patterson

Bowden Faces Long Recovery After Achilles Tear

Don Bowden, the first U S runner under four minutes in the mile, underwent successful surgery for a torn Achilles tendon suffered at the Armed Forces Track Championships. He, 23, said crutches and a year of recovery lie ahead, then hopes remain strong for a return. Bowden helped qualify the U S for the four minute mile and is the second fastest half miler in history.

Quantico Don Bowden America Rome University of California Bowden United States Tom Courtney Courtney

Vols Rally Behind Shartzer Five Hits In 7-4 Win

Nashville Vols beat the Birmingham Barons 7-6 as Phil Shartzer goes 5-for-5 with three doubles and two singles. The win, part of Nashville’s surge, gives them 15 of 21 decisions and moves them atop the Southern Association standings.

Phil Shartzer Nashville Vols Vol Nashville

Palmer Looms As Favorite In National Open

Palmer shoots 66 to grab early lead in the National Open at Cherry Hills. Rosburg praises his shotmaking as Hogan Venturi and CasperSnead remain among top contenders with odds at 6-1 behind Palmer 4-1.

Palmer Denver Arnold Palmer Bob Rosburg Rosburg U S. Golf Assn Ben Hogan Riviera Los Angeles Cherry Hills Country Club Rocky Mountains Arnie Jack Ellis Stillwater Okla Charlie Coe Oklahoma City Hogan Ken Venturi Billy Casper Sam Snead Don Finsterwald

Magill Advances to Semis in Southeastern Junior Tennis

Top seed Ham Magill of Athens Georgia and Andy Lloyd of Shreveport Louisiana reached the semifinals in the Southeastern Invitational junior tennis tournament at Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa Ala Ham Magill Athens Andy Lloyd Shreveport

Moulton Narrowly Defeats Cold Springs 7-6 in 10 Innings

Moulton's independent nine shaded Cold Springs 7-6 Sunday in ten innings. Starter Joe Harris left in the fourth for Aaron Berryman Jr. who collected three hits and scored the winning run. With the bases loaded and one out Wayne Holland’s throw to the plate arrived too late to retire Berryman at home.

Moulton Cold Springs Joe Harris Aaron Berryman, Jr Berryman Wayne Holland

Soprano Saxophone Role in Orchestra and Band

The soprano saxophone plays a clarinet-like role in orchestras and bands, providing melody or harmony lines. It shares repertoire, technique, and seating expectations with the clarinet within standard wind sections.

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