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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1960
Page
10
Writers criticize delays and tax hurdles delaying Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson’s planned third fight. The column mocks talk of a quick rematch for a modest purse to benefit boxing fans and the sport amid ongoing contract squabbles.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla II Decatur conducts weekend safety patrols on the Tennessee River between Limestone Creek and Finley Island to assist boaters. The civilian group cooperates with the Coast Guard, has no law enforcement authority, and operates a 40 foot diesel cruiser and a shallow water craft. Boaters are urged to hail the Auxiliary if help is needed and to follow harbor speed limits and safe operation rules.
Jim Brosnan of the Cincinnati Redlegs recounts a July 16 1959 game in which he and Ernie Broglio discussed trading pitches and hit for a three run lead. Brosnan views such friendly arrangements as risky and questions their impact on the game's outcome and baseball psychology.
The article describes weekend sport car races at Courtland with planning for two courses to showcase both big and small cars. Big machines will use straights for top speeds around 140 to 150 mph while smaller cars focus on cornering through multiple turns.
Sam Snead shot a 5 under par 67 at Portmarnock to extend his 206 54 hole total and keep the United States ahead in the Canada Cup International Trophy. Arnold Palmer faltered with a 75 as Belgium’s Flory Van Donck trailed by three strokes. The U S team led South America and Australia with strong margins as Palmer battled a putting slump and yips.
Washington Senators defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 in 14 innings as pinch hitter Billy Consolo doubled home the winning run. The game featured 38 players, 19 per side, and lasted four hours 18 minutes. Chuck Stobbs earned the win. Pete Burnside took the loss after Maxwell homered in the 11th.
Art Wall Jr and Don Finsterwald head an all star Flint Open field in Flint Michigan at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. The 1960 event carries a $52000 prize with a $9000 top prize. Wall, the 1959 Masters champion, defeated Finsterwald in last year’s 18 hole playoff.
An 18 man City Softball League team named the Decatur All-Stars was announced to compete in the State Tournament starting August 14 in Sheffield. The squad includes Ray Love, Curtis Johns, Irvin Terry, Billy Sparkman, Jerry Robinson, Howard Busby, Bobby Ray Smith, Scott McClanahan, Howell Puckett, Bruce Clark, Tom Riggs, Bob Clardy, Benny Pirtle, Herbert Stokes, Lawrence Garner, Tom Poe, Hoyt Alvis, and James Melson. Managers are Coleman Ledlow and Irvin Terry. The team will play several pre tournament games and fees have been arranged with Thiokol, Farm Industries, White Motor Sales, and Huntsville Merchants.
Milt Pappas limited Kansas City to six hits as Baltimore padded its lead with 16 safeties to win 11-2. The Orioles offense fired early and late to secure the lopsided decision.
In Friday’s game Baltimore beat Kansas City 6 to 5. Merv Breeding, Orioles second baseman, went 0 for 6 and committed one error. In Saturday’s 11 to 2 win Breeding had two singles in five at bats, scored a run, stole a base, and played errorless defense. Breeding also participated in one double play.
The Birds narrowed the American League gap to three percentage points by beating New York, while the Yankees lost to Cleveland. Andy Carey homered for the Athletics, lifting Kansas City with late offense as the Orioles rolled past.
A Interior official notes 1960 waterfowl conditions depend on late July breeding-ground surveys. Precipitation and water levels in the pothole region affect nesting, with two thirds of habitat uncertain. Breeding indices show declines in Alberta, Northwest Territories, Minnesota, and Manitoba with gains in the Dakotas. Findings will shape fall hunting rules.
A total of $600 in prizes will be at the mouth of Elk River with seven races starting at 2 p.m. The last two races will feature hydroplanes while the others involve stock runabouts or fishing boats. Entries are accepted up to race time with a $5 entry fee per class.
Mutual Savings and the Briscoe Agency shared first place after Mutuals 10 9 win over Briscoe last Thursday night. Rea Waldrep pitched the win with Pat Turney homering in the eighth. Barbara Hutcheson and Shelly Peppers led Worthington’s 17 7 win over Sims Homes.
Warren Spahn pitched in relief to escape a bases loaded threat in the ninth inning as the Braves topped the Dodgers 4-2 in Milwaukee. Bob Buhl improved to 8-3, aided by Spahn and Ron Piche who had helped in the seventh. Spahn’s escape preserved the win over Los Angeles, a club he has historically struggled against.
Stan Palys led the Southern Association with a .381 batting average through June 22 after a 22 point rise. He also tops hits 96 and triples 6 with 165 total bases while Jim Maloney leads pitchers at 11 2 and 2.20 ERA. Atlanta edged Shreveport in team batting while Shreveport led in home runs.
Dodgers win 10 9 over the Cards as Friday games rained out others. Indians lead 2 0 after Bud Smith slam before rain halted play. First triple play of the season by the Cards teased Dodgers rally in seventh. Ralph Livingston earned the win. Steve Underwood took the loss. Top NL hitters list released with Terry and Dempster among leaders.
Two distinct courses are set for a weekend of racing at the former Courtland Air Force Base. One course features a 5000 foot straightaway and 10 turns for big cars led by Frank Harrison’s Ferrari and C K Thompson’s D Jaguar with other exotics. The second long-angled track with 13 turns targets smaller cars like Lotuses MGs Sprites and Formula Juniors. Alabama Region SCCA uses a dozen radio transceivers to coordinate starts and corners. The first race begins 130 p.m. Saturday with four more events on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. Proceeds go to charity via the Moultons Jaycees.
The Giants beat the Reds 5-2 in Cincinnati as Billy O'Dell limited them to 10 hits for his third win against seven losses.
Athens pitcher and two year standout Johnny Wellden signed with the Milwaukee Braves and will report to Waycross Georgia in March 1961 for a final tryout. He seeks a bonus or a release by July 15 1961 and was signed by Dixie Walker. Wellden starred as a three sport athlete at Athens High School.
Tuesday night wrestling at Decatur Armory showcases Tom Drake versus Carlos Mendoza in the main event with Jo Jo Welch against Cora Combs and Saul Wangeroff facing Frankie Cain. All matches are best two of three falls with a 60 minute time limit.
Caddo defeated Cotaco 1 to 0 Saturday with winning pitcher Hayward Shelton pitching a complete game. Caddo had seven hits highlighted by a double and single from Bob Suggs and two singles from Wayne Sandlin. Moo neyham tripled for Caddo as the team moved to a 9 1 record and they head to Hartselle for a 2 p m game.
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