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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1963

Page

8

Indians Acquire Kralick Ride Five-Game Win Streak

Cleveland’s Jack Kralick, a former Twins trade piece, stretched his unbeaten run to six with a five-hitter as the Indians edged Washington 10 1. The win keeps Cleveland three games behind the Yankees in the AL race. Baltimore shook up its lineup, beat Boston 7-2 behind Mike McCormick six-hitter for his first AL complete game, and trimmed its deficit to three games.

Minnesota Twins Kralick Cleveland Jim Perry Washington Jack Jin Duckworth Tribe New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Mike McCormick Boston Orioles Red Sox Cleve Joe Gaines Oufense Gaines Baltimore McCormick Giant

Detroit woman aims to swim channels with Khrushchev challenge

Mary Margaret Revell, 25, Detroit, declares she invited Premier Khrushchev to sponsor or accompany her English Channel attempt. She lists prior feats including Malibu to Santa Monica, Mackinac Straits, Dardanelles, Bosphorus, Messina, and bows for a round trip Channel swim and other straits this summer. She predicts a global tour of major seas and channels, hoping Russians prove athletic prowess.

Will Grimsley Associated Press NEW York (Ap Mary Margaret Revell Khrushchev Kremlin Red Square Moscow Detroit Revell Las Vegas Malibu Santa Monica Calif Mackinac Straits Straits of Bosphorus Dardanelles Black Sea Messina Straits Sicily New York France Florence Chadwick Bay of Biscay Loch Ness Scotland Galway Bay Ireland Sea of Galilee Lake Geneva Cook Strait New Zealand New Strait Mary Margaret

Tigers Change Boss and Coaching Staff in Midseason

Detroit Tigers General Manager James A. Campbell announced immediate removal of manager Bob Scheffing and his coaching staff. Charley Dressen will take over as manager, with Bob Swift Stubby Overmire and Pat Mullin named as coaches to replace Cava rette Ferrick and Myatt. Scheffing may join the Tigers in another role.

Boston James A. Campbell Detroit Tigers Bob Scheffing Charley Dressen Cincinnati Brooklyn Washington Milwaukee Dressen Los Angeles Dodgers Campbell Tigers Bob Swift Stubby Overmire Jamestown Pat Mullin Tiger Phil Cavaretta Tom Ferrick George Myatt Scheffing

Baltimore Fight Fails to Draw Busy House at Title Bout

Ralph Dupas retained the middleweight title with a 15 round decision over Denny Moyer before 2,544 paying fans at Baltimore Civic Center. Gate grossed 12,151 as Dupas led 9 of 10 rounds on all official cards while Moyer rallied in the late rounds.

Associated Press Baltimore Ralph Dupas Denny Moyer Dupas Civic Center Moyer Benny Goldstein

Open Site Gets Severe Abuse Of Tour's Pros

In Brookline Massachusetts the U S Open course at The Country Club drew sharp criticism from top golfers. George Bayer Sam Snead Art Wall Julius Boros and Arnold Palmer condemned the conditions saying the layout was poorly prepared with ankle deep rough and many blind shots as players prepare for the major tournament opening Thursday.

Don Weiss Associated Press Brookline Francis Ouimet Sam Snead Art Wall Julius Boros Arnold Palmer Boston

Baseball Standings and Tonight's Schedule At A Glance

The National League standings show Baltimore and Cleveland with mixed marks as teams chase division leads. Monday results included Philadelphia over Cincinnati, Pittsburgh beating Milwaukee, St. Louis defeating New York, and Los Angeles edging San Francisco. Tonight's slate features Houston at Chicago, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, New York at St. Louis, and Los Angeles at San Francisco with several pitchers listed.

Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Een Ae Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston New York Pice Ie Milwaukee St. Louis Bruce Ellsworth Culp Spahn Willey Burdette Miller Sanford York Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City Eles Detroit Washington Boston Rakow Osinski McBride Horlen Perry

Clay-Cooper Showdown Looms at Wembley Stadium

London forecast calls for rain in the afternoon then a dry, sunny evening as Cassius Clay meets Henry Cooper in an open-air 10 round title bout at Wembley. Promoter Jack Solomons expects a 55,000 crowd with at least 280,000 dollars gross. Clay, 21, faces Cooper, 28, in a high stakes proving ground amid prefight chatter and mutual confidence.

London Cassius Clay Henry Cooper Wembley Stadium Jack Solomons Solomons Clay Louisville Cooper

Sox Hurler Is Possible Top Rookie

Boston rookie pitcher Dave Morehead emerged as a leading AL Rookie of the Year candidate after debuting with a five hit 10 strikeout shutout of the Senators and delivering a 15 inning win in his second start. He later threw a one hitter against Washington as his third win.

Boston Boston Red Sox Dave Morehead Washington Senators Sox Morehead Chuck Hinton Washington Kansas City Red Sox Ray Boone Hoover Fenway

Boyer A Hitter To Save Skin

Clete Boyer, the Yankees third baseman, has emerged as a dangerous hitter while his glove earns praise. Once a defensive standout, he raised his average to .316 and leads NY regulars at .272 last season, saying he improved to save his place at the ballclub.

Associated Press NEW York (Ap Clete Boyer New York Yankees Boyer Brothers New York Clete Pittsburgh Boyer

Giants Run Past Dodgers 13-4 in Big League Tilt

The Giants defeated the Dodgers 13-4 on a three hit effort by Mike Smith who carried a no hitter into the fifth inning before a homer by Mike Flynn for the Dodgers. Danny Johnson took the loss as the Giants improved to 11-4 while the Dodgers slipped to 8-9.

Giants Mike Smith Smith Mike Flynn Dodgers Danny Johnson

Pony Yankees Defeat Orioles In Pony League Action

Monday in Pony League play the Pony Yankees defeated the Orioles 7 to 1 behind five hit pitching from Steve Hammond. The win marked the Yankees eighth victory without a loss as Allen Elkins went 4 for 4 and Ronnie Henson 2 for 4, contributing six of the winners ten hits.

Yankees Orioles Steve Hammond Yanks Allen Elkins Ronnie Henson

Koufax Shuts SF Out as Dodgers Rise to First Place

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax pitched to a 2-0 win over the Giants, dropping San Francisco from the NL lead while St. Louis moved atop the standings. Koufax extended his streak of shutouts to six this season as Moose Skowron drove in both Dodgers runs with a third-inning double. In other games, Willie Stargell powered Pittsburgh past Milwaukee, and Roy Sievers and Don Demeter homered for Philadelphia in a 4-2 win over Cincinnati.

Associated Press Koufax Dodger San Francisco Los Angeles Giants St. Louis New York Mets Moose Skowron Billy O'Dell Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia Roy Sievers Don Demeter Cincinnati Houston Chicago Cubs Broglio Cardinal Jay Hook Galen Cisco Bill White Ken Boyer Curt Flood Stargell Pirates Sievers Demeter John Tsitouris Ryne Duren Phillies

Just Have To Win Says Koufax

Dodgers lefty Sandy Koufax insists he only needs to win as he faces the San Francisco Giants after a 2-0 shutout that moved Los Angeles atop the NL standings. He notes no revenge motive, focusing on beating the club they must and have to beat.

Koufax

Indians Hottest Team In Baseball

Cleveland Indians ride a five game win streak and 15 wins in 17 to surge from ninth place to within three games of first after a June 2 doubleheader sweep of the Yankees. Key players include Azcue Howser Whitfield Adcock and Abernathy as a patched lineup heals from Romano and Davalillo injuries.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Indians New York Yankees Joe Azcue Dick Howser Fred Whitfield Joe Adcock Ted Abernathy Adcock John Romano Vic Davalillo

Local Briefs from Girls Industrial Softball League

Sunshiners meet Morris Brothers at 7 p.m. today in Austinville Park. Saturday at 7 p.m. Delano Park hosts Morris Brothers versus a Birmingham team in a double header. Little League action has Yankees Steve Stewart or Mark McClanahan against Orioles Kenny Springer at 5 p.m. today at West Town Field. If Yankees improve to 14-3 they will secure the lead.

Sunshiners Morris Brothers Austinville Park Delano Park Birmingham Yankees Steve Stewart Mark McClanahan Orioles Kenny Springer West Town Field

Dairy Queen Opens First Joliet Store Birthday Sale

The Joliet Dairy Queen at 1214 West Moulton celebrates a milestone with a 23¢ birthday sundae for every family member. The home owned shop marks seven years in business, offering fresh frozen creamy desserts and a festive party atmosphere.

Dairy Queen Joliet Ilinois West Moulton

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