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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1964

Page

6

Bunning Delivers NL’s First Perfect Game Since 1880

Jim Bunning pitched the first National League perfect game in 84 seasons, fanning 10 Mets over a 60 victory at Shea. Barbara Bunning, the pitcher’s daughter, kissed him after the 27th out as photographers captured the moment.

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Yankees Move Into First Place

Yankees rise to the top by sweeping Chicago 20 and 2 in 17 innings as part of an AL push. Belinsky of the Los Angeles Angels yields a solo run but wins 4-1 over Cleveland in his return from consults about Hawaii.

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Bunning's perfect game shocks fans in Philadelphia doubleheader

Jim Bunning pitched the first modern NL perfect game in a 6-0 victory over the Mets as Philadelphia dominated the first game of a Sunday doubleheader. Mets' three hits in the nightcap helped tie the low hit total for a doubleheader. The Phillies and other teams posted varied results across a busy day of baseball.

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Tomboys Soar With Two Victories Over Gadsden Teams

Decatur Tomboys softball team beat Coastal X-Ray 9-6 with Donna Hart earning win and overwhelmed Glenco 18-1 with Jan Puckett securing the victory. Puckett hit three home runs and Hart two, Jo Mangrum homered, team totaled about 20 hits to six for opponents. They head to Gad sden invitational on July 4.

Decatur Tomboys Gadsden Tomboys Coastal X-Ray Donna Hart Glenco Jan Puckett Jo Mangrum

Roberta Alison Sweeps Singles and Doubles Titles

Roberta Alison of Alexander City Alabama won both the singles and doubles titles at the Southern Tennis Championships in Charlotte North Carolina. She defeated former French champion Raymonde Jones of Washington DC 63 63 to seal the victory and bolster her top ranking among Southern Tennis Association players this year.

Charlotte N.C Roberta Alison Alexander City Ala Southern Tennis Association University of Alabama Star Raymonde Jones Washington, D.C

Navy launches satellite to monitor solar Xrays for fifteen nations

The Navy has launched a satellite to monitor solar Xrays and transmit data to fifteen nations. The move aims to improve space weather tracking and international cooperation in observing solar activity.

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