Athens Jaycee Boat Races Draw Entries for Sunday
Athens Jaycees report rapid entry of skippers for Sundays Elk River boat races in Florence with riders such as Max Almond Larry Mobley Sack Dupuy Billy Joe Legg and Harold Morris Sponsoring group names include the Athens Jaycees and South Boating Association Judges Cecil r Willie Lewis and Nelson plus Coast Guard oversight The event offers 1 admission for adults 50 cents for children and lists classes from D to I with boats from 13 to 15 feet long and engine displacements up to 90 cubic inches
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Larry Mobley
Sack Dupuy
Billy Joe Legg
All Rage
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Harold Morris
Charles Killen
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Elk River
Braves Obtain Veteran Dark From Phillies in Waiver Deal
The Milwaukee Braves, chasing second place, acquired veteran infielder Alvin Dark from the Philadelphia Phillies in a waiver move. Dark, 37, was claimed as the sole bidder after the Phillies placed him on waivers. He expressed gratitude to join the Braves and optimism they can win the NL pennant. He batted .242 with 14 runs in 55 games.
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Vetran Alvin Dark
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Emricko Stars In Orioles Victory In Decatur
In a Little League clash the Giants beat the Cubs 6 4 on one hit as Emricko starred for Baltimore. Indian league action saw the Orioles win 5 3 over Cleveland with Emricko collecting three singles. Top 10 AL hitters for the first 10 games list Mathis Tigers Smith Indians Looney Hammond Smallwood Whitman Henry Grammer Bolton Sims Kimbrell Kimbrell.
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Bud Smith
Indians
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Steve Hammond
Roger Smallwood
Yankees
Thomas Whitman
Mike Henry
Dick Grammer
John Bolton
Phil Sims
Mickey Kimbrell
Orioles
Decatur Group Competes in N C Bowling Tournaments
Decatur bowling team heads to Charlotte North Carolina for Southeastern Bowling Tournament and Southern Bowling Magazine Tournament. Participants include Cecil Turner Bill Geloneck Jim Faria G W Sellers A C Bobo John Babis and Ed Turner. First annual North Alabama Bowling Tournament set for July 23 to July 9 at Decatur Bowling Center with 26 teams entered and singles events filling fast.
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Ed Turner
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Hennessey Wins NPIT Bowling Title In Las Vegas
Tom Hennessey outbowled his arch rival from St. Louis to win the $21,000 National Professional Invitational Bowling Tournament in Las Vegas. He finished a fraction of a point ahead of Harry Smith.
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Wynn and Chisox Beat Orioles as Yankees Triumph
Early Wynn shows life at 40 earning his 274th win while Chicago White Sox top Baltimore Orioles. New York Yankees take a 1 game lead by routing Detroit 7-3 for sixth straight win. Details cover multiple AL and NL results including Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Boston, and rainouts.
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Bob Friend
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Bill Fischer
Red Sox
Danny Kravitz
A’s
Frank Sullivan
Baseball Standings and Wednesday Results Overview
Baseball standings and results from Wednesday show Baltimore 1 2 Boston 1 and Philadelphia 7 6 in a suspended game continued from June 21. Chicago 6 2 at Cincinnati 4 with St Louis and other Southern Association matchups including Mobile 3 2 and Nashville 4 3 Shreveport 4 9.
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Francisco
Cincinnati
Kathy Winner Clinches CC Invitational Crown
Kathy Winner captured the Country Club Invitational at Decatur Country Club with a 36 hole total of 155. She posted 75 in round one and 80 in round two to win by three strokes over Webb of Huntsville. Other flight winners included Jeffie Jones, Beverly Price, Beverly Payne, and various competitors in six more flights among 73 entrants.
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Decatur Country Club
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Huntsville
Harry Webb
Decatur
Crax Boost Lead Barons Halt Vols In Southern Assn Clash
The Crackers won 8 to 7 at Atlanta on Kids Night as Crax rapped a ninth inning pinch hit to clinch the game. Tim Harkness slugged two homers for the Barons, while Memphis beat Mobile 4 2 in 10 innings and Nashville topped Atlanta in a late surge.
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al Herring
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Morgan County Post 15 tops Cullman 10 7 in junior game
Buddy French pitched a four hit game with 10 strikeouts and powered the win with a home run and a double. He joined teammates Vaughn French Clark Holland Draper and Smith with two hits each as Post 15 totaled 15 hits. They will play Huntsville Post 37 Saturday at 7 p.m. in Huntsville.
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Maloney and Richert Poised for Big Leagues
Southern Association pitchers Jim Maloney and Pete Richert, both 20, are regarded as ready for the majors. Maloney reportedly earned 108000 in signing with the Reds, while Richert, a Long Island lefty, drew about 2000. Maloney is 10-2 at Nashville and Richert 11-3 for Atlanta, with Richert leading strikeouts at 134 in 111 innings and Maloney runner-up with 119 in 116.
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Pete Richert
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Spook) Jacobs
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Pirates Rip Cards 5 to 0 to tighten NL lead
Vern Law 11 2 and Bob Friend on the mound pace the Pirates to a 5 0 win over St Louis as Dick Groat and Roberto Clemente spark the offense. Pittsburgh holds a 3 4 game edge over Milwaukee while the Braves win again andPhiladelphia, New York, and Cleveland also post wins in a busy night of action.
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Local Wrestling Results and Upcoming Events at Decatur Armory
In Decatur Armory wrestling action Jo Jo Welch beat May Goodner in two straight falls while Tom Drake defeated Al Green in the main event. A miniature golf tournament tees off at Putt Putt Golf Course tonight at 7 30 with prizes for top three. Moulton's independent baseball team travels to Russellville Friday at 7 p m to face the Russellville independents.
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May Goodner
Tom Drake
al Green
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Russellville
Russellville Independents
Port of Milwaukee Handles 10 Million Tons Annually
The port now can handle about 10 million tons of shipping per year since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, reflecting growth in regional trade and cargo capacity.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Walker lauds Richert as big league asset for Dodgers
Al Rube Walker praises Richert as a major league-caliber player, saying he carries the club similar to Nashville prospect Maloney. Walker notes Maloney is tremendous but Richert stands out as top-tier potential for the Dodgers' organization in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
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Nashville
Jack Dempsey Still Champion To Millions At 65
The famed heavyweight icon, still called champion by fans, meets a 10-year-old as he signs a menu with a personal message. Dempsey, now 65, has slimmed to 200 pounds after a doctor ordered a diet to curb high cholesterol. He spends time at his Broadway restaurant, receives widespread admiration, and plans to slow his pace, though he would still box for charity. He quips about boxing duties and a possible future felony for missing bouts.
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Aged Vets In Wimbledon Have Been At Best
Wimbledon reports show veteran players from 36 years ago still competing this year. Mulloy and Drobny, champions in 1950, returned to singles while Mulloy remains active in doubles, facing a new generation of talent with mixed results.
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