Souchak Leads National Open In Rousing Start
Souchak shot a 69 to lead the National Open field of 150, with Doug Sanders and Barber and Ransom close behind. The event opened with a strong start as players compete for the championship.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1960
Page
12
Barons Beat Barons in Nashville-Craddock Slugfest
Barons pitcher Walt Craddock was hit hard by Nashville, who built an early lead and chased him after four runs. The Barons rallied but fell behind as Nashville tied and then pulled ahead with key homers and relief work by Bob Allen. Memphis and Little Rock details appear in late game notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Butler
Associated Press
Jim Turner
Birmingham
Walt Craddock
Nashville
Barons
Craddock
Val Southpaw
Walt
Little Rock
Memphis
Bob Allen
Allen
Rocks
Travelers
al Benza
Eerene Alwen
Frances Pigou Makes U S Debut Televised Tonight
Frances Pigou makes her U S debut in a boxing bout televised on NBC at 9 p.m. EST. The event marks her first U S appearance and is expected to draw fans and media attention.
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Frances Pigou
U. S
NBC
Worthington picnic softball doubleheader and local league results
Mutual Savings faces Worthington in a girls softball game at the Worthington picnic Saturday at 2 p.m. The match takes place near Delano Park at the Birmingham plant. Moulton Pony League topped Mt. Hope 9 to 3 with a home run by a Moulton player. Wolverine Tube meets R.C. Cola of Tuscumbia in a softball doubleheader.
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Mutual Savings
Worthington
Moulton
Mt. Hope Pony League
R.C. Cola
Tuscumbia
Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
Thursday games show Cleveland 3 to 2 over Washington and Boston 5 to 6 in 10 innings. Friday lists Washington at Boston 11 innings and Pittsburgh 10 over San Francisco with St Louis at Milwaukee. Thursday results include Nashville 5 Nashville 3 and other scattered scores.
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Perensee
Cleveland
Washington A
Boston
Besaa City
New York
Washington
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Los
Philadelphia
Patterson To Carry Extra Weight On Monday Bout
Floyd Patterson plans to weigh 188 pounds for his Monday return bout with heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson. Patterson says the extra weight will help him hit harder while remaining fast, as Johansson rests five days before the fight. Former champions Gus Lesneighbor and Joe Louis praised Patterson after his sparring session.
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Newtown
Conn
Floyd Patterson
Ingemar Johansson
Patterson
Floyd
Ingo
Johansson
Ceaecenaceae Patterson
Gus Lesne- Msen
Joe Louis
Thunay Braddock
Marciano
Rocky
Lesne
Briscoe Agency Mutual Savings Win Last Night
Briscoe Agency and Mutual Savings won last night in a girls softball game in Verden Tet. Jon Myrl Bowling hit a homer for the winners.
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Briscoe Agency
Mutual Savings
Verden
Major League Teams Chase Record Teen Signings
In a five club race for teenage talent, the Giants spent about 170000 on two players while the Indians and Cubs also paid sizable sums. Chuck Peterson and Randy Hundley were among the teenagers pursued, with estimates ranging from 50 125000 per player. The bidding reflected a 420000 total outlay among Cleveland Chicago St Louis and San Francisco for five prospects.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
San Francisco
Giants
Chuck
Cap) Peterson
Tacoma
Wash
Randy Hundley
Martinsville
Indians
Sam McDowell
Cubs
Danny Murphy
Danvers
Mass
Cardinals
Pony Orioles Beat Indians 15-3 in Pony League Game
The Pony Orioles defeated the Indians 15 to 3 as nine walks aided the win. Vernon Mathes hit two triples, including one with the bases loaded, and Harry Lewis made a leaping catch to rob Garry Smallwood of a hit. Culver earned the win with ten strikeouts. Aycock took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orioles
Indians
Vernon Mathes
Harry Lewis
Garry Smallwood
Culver
Aycock
Briscoe Agency Triumphs Amid Nine Walks Added Turbulence
Mutual Savings crushed Sims Homes 22 to 14 as Nancy Edwards hit five times and Margaret added four hits in six at bats with a home run. Briscoe Agency led the other game with nine walks shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe Agency
Mutual Savings
Sims Homes
Nancy Edwards
Margaret
Orioles Back In Lead as A's Rout Yankees 9 1
Kansas City pitchers shut down New York as the A's pounded Ford and won 9-1. Baltimore, Detroit, and Chicago also won while Pittsburgh swept San Francisco and Milwaukee beat Chicago. Williams hit his 499th for Boston.
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Associated Presse
Worere
New York
Washington
Kansas City
Orioles
KC Raps
Yankees
Smith Wins Miniature Golf Title With 109
Bobby Ray Smith shot 37 40 32 to win among nineteen players in a miniature golf tournament. Don Hamilton was one stroke back at 39 36 35, claiming second place while Rupert Billions posted 34 41 40 for 115 and third. Par for each round was 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Ray Smith
Smith
Don Hamilton
Rupert Jbllions
Giants and Giants and more Little League results
Little League action produced multiple games. Giants beat Tigers 5 to 2 and 8 to 4 over the Dodgers with Springer earning a 5th win. Braves defeated Cards 10 to 6. Orioles topped Yankees 4 to 2 as Johnson earned the win and Wakefield the loss. Cubs edged Cards 7 to 5 with Hudson homering and Hoff tripling for the losers. Other pitchers and hitters include Poole, Hester, D Sloan, and Wells with multiple hits.
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Yankees
Larry Johnson
Danny Wakefield
Orioles
Johnnie Poole
Hester
Wakefield
Cubs
Jimmy Sandy
Smith
Hudson
White
Sandy
Hoff
Decatur Entrants Shine In Redstone Women’s Tourney
Decatur entrants excelled at the Redstone Arsenal Women’s Invitational at Redstone Country Club this week. Kathy Farrer was runner up in her flight and local resident Roseann Smith won the door prize.
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Decatur
Redstone Arsenal
Redstone
Kathy Farrer
Roseann Smith
Moulton LI Play Opens With Parade Saturday
Moulton Little League opens Saturday with a town parade at 2 00 p m followed by two games on the Elementary School diamond The first game features Sree Son versus Tigey ene all at the school site.
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Moulton
Sree Son Se Tigey Ene
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