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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1963

Page

6

Yankees win fifth in a row as Bridges injures on win over Washington

The New York Yankees beat Washington 10-5 for their fifth straight victory despite Marshall Bridges leaving with a knee injury. Roger Maris hit two homers and Whitey Ford earned his ninth win in 12 decisions. in the American League, Cleveland and Minnesota also won, while Boston and Los Angeles tied or won late. In the National League, Lew Burdette debuted in St Louis with a win, and several teams posted scores including San Francisco over the Dodgers and Milwaukee over Pittsburgh.

Yankees New York Bombers Marshall Bridges Washington Roger Maris Yankee Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Barry Latman Boston Earl Wilson Detroit Chuck Dressen Tiger Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Lew Burdette St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Houston Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Joe Torre Whitey Ford Yanks Larry Osborne Whitey Bridges Osborne Hal Reniff Los Angeles Drysdale Marichal Noes Brown Chicago Hobbie Stallard Sadocki Boozer Hamilton Jay Francis Sadowski Associated Press Omnes Minnesota Baltimore

Close City League softball action at Delano

Two tight games highlighted last night as Chemstrand snapped a losing streak by edging 3M 7 6. Jim Melson pitched six for Chemstrand before Billy Joe Legg earned the win in relief with a perfect seventh. For 3M Forrest Cox took the loss after a full seven innings. In the second game Worthington beat Prestolite 4 3 in extra innings as Dugger drove in the pivotal run. Arch ie Noy started for Prestolite, Jim Johnson finished with seven strikeouts. Worthington’s Bill Woodall fanned three in three innings, Miller earned the win. Chemstrand now leads the league at 7 2 with Worthington 6 3, Prestolite 3 5, and 3M 1 7. Friday’s Delano Park schedule features Worthington vs 3M at 7 15 p m and Chemstrand vs Prestolite at 9 p m.

White Sox Perry J. C. Martin Chicago Bill Dailey Joe Horlen Latman Oriole Tribe Dave McNally Wes Stock Willie Kirkland Indians Orioles Dressen Bob Scheffing Detroit Tigers Red Sox Bill Faul Ed Bressaud Dick Stuart Wilson John Wyatt Los Angeles Bob Perry Angels Athletics Ken McBride Delano Chemstrand Jim Melson Billy Joe Legg Legg Hamil Martin Melson Forrest Cox Bradford Terry Worthington Prestolite Archie Noy Jim Johnson Noy Johnson Dugger Delano Park

Liston Beware If The Money Is There

London AP reports Cassius Clay predicting Liston will fall in eight if the money is great after his KO of Henry Cooper in London. Clay taunted Liston and praised his own payday lure as the World Heavyweight scene buzzed with the London to New York move.

London Cassius Marcellus Clay Liston New York Henry Cooper Big Bear Sonny Clay Ole Liston Cooper

Indians Clinch Little League American Pennant with 13-4 Win

The high flying Indians cinched the Little League American League pennant at Wingfoot field with a 13-4 victory over the Red Sox. Charles Lee Martin earned the win, striking out the side after a two-way contribution with a double and home run. Danny Childers took the loss as Matt Allen Dutton and Clarence Nethery added key hits. In the National League, the Cardinals routed the Cubs 16-0 behind Powell’s pitching and Rhodes Woodard hits. the Cardinals improve to 9-7.

Indians Wingfoot Field Red Sox Tigers Charles Lee Martin Danny Childers Martin Allen Dutton Clarence Nethery David Bates Wayne Brown Cardinals Cubs John Powell Thigpen Russell Rhodes Ross Woodard Allbrooks

Arkansas and Buffalo Roll To Wins In Rainy Night

Scores show Arkansas 5 over Indianapolis 2, Buffalo 4 over Jacksonville 1, Richmond 3 to Syracuse 0, Rochester 9 over Toronto 4 in 13 innings. Postponements hit Columbus at Atlanta and other games due to rain.

Arkansas Indianapolis Buffalo Jacksonville Richmond Syracuse Rochester Toronto Columbus Atlanta Atlanta Eee

Top Seeds Clash in Southeastern Junior Tennis Finals

In Tuscaloosa Alabama top seed Jack Jackson faces second seed Upton Giles in the junior singles final of the South eastern Junior Boys Invitational. Semifinals saw Jackson beat Mack Cameron 6 3 6 3 and Aton Giles defeat Tommy Kendall 9 7 3 6 6 2.

Tuscaloosa Ala Jack Jackson Upton Giles Covington Mack Cameron Laurel Miss Aton Giles Tommy Kendall

Perry Enters Firecracker 400 at Daytona

Hawthorne California driver Bob Perry joins the Star Mercury lineup for the Firecracker 400 at Daytona on July 4. The 1963 Mercury field grows to six with five official Mercury cars and a Curtis Crider entry. Banjo Matthews shifts to setup duties for Nelson Stacy in a Holman Moody Ford, while Fred Lorenzen and Fireball Roberts drive the other two Fords. Ticket sales soar with 40 000 expected spectators for a 160 mph race. Pre-race practice starts June 29, time trials July 1, and two 50 mile races July 3.

Daytona Beach Fla Mercury Daytona International Speedway Bob Perry Hawthorne Calif Star Perry G. C. Spencer Darel Dieringer Troy Ruttman Larry Frank Curtis Crider Banjo Matthews Smokey Yunick Chevrolet Charlotte Holman - Moody Matthews Nelson Stacy Holman-Moody Fred Lorenzen Fireball Roberts

Redlegs edge Indians 1 0 in Pony League duel

In a tight Decatur Pony League game at West Town, the Redlegs defeated the Indians 1-0. Pitching duel between Wayne Hammond and James Terry kept scoreless until the seventh inning when Terry scored on a...

Decatur West Town The Redlegs Indians Wayne Hammond James Terry Terry

Nicklaus Seeks second straight Open bid at Brookline

Nicklaus, 23, aims to win a second U S Open at Brookline Country Club with Arnold Palmer likely as his main obstacle. The field includes Gary Player, Tony Lema, Gene Littler, Julius Boros and Sam Snead as Palmer returns from a layoff to chase aThunderbird payoff. Meanwhile, the Indians and Tigers split minor league games in separate action.

Brookline Mass Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gary Player Tony Lema Gene Littler Julius Boros Sam Snead Ohio Husky Pennsylvania Country Club America Nicklaus Plamer Oakmont Arnie Palmer

Job Offers No Problem For Bob Scheffing

DETROIT AP reports Bob Scheffing, ousted Detroit Tigers manager, received several job offers after his departure. He smiled, greeted his wife Mary, and avoided naming any specific clubs while stepping off a Boston-bound plane Tuesday night.

Detroit Bob Scheffing Tigers Boston Mary Scheffing

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