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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1963

Page

10

Chisox End Yankees’ Lead Bid With 2-1 Win

Juan Pizarro pitched five hits as the White Sox beat the Yankees 2-1 to pull within nine percentage points of first place. Floyd Robinson’s seventh inning tie breaking double provided the decisive run. Orioles, Angels, Royals also win or lose in a crowded AL slate.

Mike Rathet Juan Pizarro Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Pizarro Floyd Robinson White Sox New York Yankees Los Angeles Roberts Angels Jim Gentile Gentile Boo Birds Angel Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Detroit Lee Stage Dick Radatz Boston Cleveland Kansas City Washington St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Chicago Cubs New York Mets Milwaukee Houston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Miniors No. 15 Hing Tigers

Chemstrand Leads City Softball League Standings

Prestolite swept Worthington 5 2 in the opener as Jim Johnson struck out 16 in seven innings. Chemstrand edged 3M 9 5 with Hen Miller taking the loss in a pitching duel. Moore starred for Chemstrand in game two with five hits allowed and two two base hits from Love Terry Moore Garner lead Chemstrand hitters. Top averages include Gardner 0.423 for Worthington Miller 0.421, Murphy 0.406. team leaders Puckett 0.400 and Chemstrand 0.252 overall.

Prestolite Worthington Big Jim Johnson Doolers Hen Miller Miller Gervis Moore Chemstrand Love Terry Moore Garner Chandler Norton Frank Gardner Henry Miller Bob Murphy Hal Puckett Puckett Melson Breeding Gardner Murphy Aillfrey Lang Wigginton Bradford Knox

Koufax Slower But Still Tough

In Cincinnati, Sandy Koufax admits he does not throw as hard as before yet the Reds believe he still carries plenty of punch. He says he battled early, then found rhythm to limit Cincinnati to six hits and help Los Angeles win 4 1. The ace notes improved control despite reduced velocity and foresees no chance to match Bob Feller’s strikeout record.

Cincinnati Sandy Koufax Cincinnati Reds Reds Los Angeles Bob Feller

Maye Proves Invaluable To Braves

By Dave Ohara Milwaukee Braves outfielder Maye drives in a key run with a homer a double and a walk fueling a 10 game Houston Colts losing streak. Maye, who has battled for a regular spot since 1960s, reports regaining strength after pneumonia and weight loss with coach Dixie Walker aiding his effort.

Dave Ohara Milwaukee Braves Maye Houston Colts Houstonatien Milwaukee Braves Dixie Walker

Promuto Signs Fourth Season With Redskins

Vince Promuto, 250 pound guard and offensive captain, signed today for a fourth season with the Washington Redskins of the NFL. Promuto, 25, has been a regular offensive guard for the Redskins since graduating from Holy Cross University in 1960.

Washington Vince Promuto Washington Redskins Promuto Redskins Holy Cross University

Gonzales Accuses Sponsors of 5000 Dollar Favoritism in U S Pro

ILTPA head Tony Trabert claims Richard Gonzales receives 5000 dollars more from sponsors than other players in the U S Pro championships. Gonzales acknowledges extra expenses but says it funds training and travel. Draw changes and seedings fuel dispute as Gonzales aims to advance at Forest Hills.

New York International Lawn Tennis Players Association Richard (Pancho) Gonzales U.S ILTPA Tony Trabert Gonzales Wilden Productions Los Angeles Forest Hills Stadium Alex Olmedo Ken Rosewall Australia Lew Hoad Rod Laver Rosewall Head Laver Trabert Cincinnati Pancho Segura Segura Forest Hills

Boros and Palmer Tackle Cleveland Open Record Challenge

U S Open winner Julius Boros and Arnold Palmer, fresh from illness, can topple the PGA single-year money record by winning the $100,000 Cleveland Open at Beechmont Country Club. Palmer leads this year with $63,545, Boros $59,680, and Jack Nicklaus $58,690. Sam Snead posted a 32 on the front nine as practice rounds continued.

Cleveland Julius Boros Arnold Palmer Professional Golf Association Beechmont Country Club Boros Palmer Jack Nicklaus Sam Snead

Baseball standings and results across leagues

The leagues list standings and recent results with scores and teams from the National and American Leagues. Highlights include Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Boston with several late games and upcoming matchups across cities such as New York Chicago and Baltimore with multiple twi night games.

National League St. Legis Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee M&s Ann Oe New York TagsSas Rennes Philadelphia Pittsburgh York Jackson Boston Minnesota Baltimore Kansas City Washington Los Angeles Ford Peters Cleveland Tenis Morehead Detroit Faul Stigman Daniels Wickersham Delagk McCormick Foytack McBride

McLendon Carries Stroke Lead Into Final Dixie Round

SELMA Alabama AP Defending champ B R Mac McLendon Montgomery leads the second annual Dixie Junior Golf with a 1 under par 70. Richard Anthony of Andalusia is two back at 71 as 17 18 division caps 36 holes today while other age groups crown 18 hole finals.

Selma Ala B. R Mac) McLendon Montgomery McLendon Richard Anthony Andalusia Don Fruge Meridian Miss Ross Diamond Mobile Elwes Larkin Huntsville Jimmy Day Laurel Ed Brown Jr Joe Terrell Greenville Alex Grant Jasper Larry Mayor William Hart Dothan Allen Miller Pensacola Fla Lamar Hart Marbury Rainer Bobby Day Richard Sirman

Giants Cinch Tie For NL Title In Extra Innings

The Little League Major Giants beat the Cardinals 4-3 in eight innings at Wingfoot to secure at least a tie for the National League lead. Winning pitcher was Mike Turner, with John Powell taking the loss for St Louis. Giants outplayed Cardinals 9 to 2 in hits. Powell hit a solo homer for the Cards, while Mike Smith belted a game tying homer for the Giants. Yankees over Indians 3-0. Sparkman allows one hit, Indians already clinch AL flag with 13-5 record.

Cardinals John Powell Giants Mike Smith Doug Fisher Cardinal Yankees Indians Troy Sparkman Charles Lee Martin Jeff Brooks Mike Lewis Keith Russell Chuck Williams Sparkman Martin

Terry Fires No Hitter In Pony League Big Game

James Terry of the Redlegs pitched a no hitter as they beat the Indians 6-1 to tie the Yankees for the league lead. The crucial Thursday showdown at West Town Field features Redlegs starter Larry Johnson against the Yankees' Steve Hammond.

James Terry Redleg Redlegs Indians Yankees West Town Field Larry Johnson Steve Hammond Terry Bobby Joe Robinson Gary Lynn Tommy Owens Larry Sparks

Bisher to be questioned in fix case today

Atlanta Journal editor Furman Bisher faces oral deposition in the Saturday Evening Post fix case. Alabama coach Paul Bryant and Wally Butts are suing for libel over claims of conspiring to fix the 35 0 Georgia win, with depositions also set for Atlantan John Carmichael.

Atlanta Atlanta Journal Furman Bisher Saturday Evening Post Alabama Paul Bryant Bisher John Carmichael Bryant Wally Butts Georgia George Burnett Post Butts The

Softball League Tonight Delano Park Games Rained Out

Two rained out games in the Girls Softball League will be played tonight at Austinville Field. The first starts at 7 p.m. Thursday night at Delano Park. Dick Coffey Ford will face the Bobcats at 7 p.m. followed by Industrial Uniforms versus Morris Brothers Construction at 9 p.m.

Decatur Tomboys Ready for Cullman at Delano Park

The Decatur Tomboys softball team faces Cullman tonight at Delano Park at 7 o'clock. Decatur has won seven of eight games this season. Athens Travelers meet Moulton tonight at 8 at the Fair Grounds with state tournament looming in Huntsville next week. Athens seeks revenge after Sunday’s 11-1 loss to Moulton.

Decatur Tomboys Cullman Delano Park Tomboys Athens Moulton Fairgrounds Huntsville

Errant Throws- Cards Reclaim First Place By Jim Hackleman

On Errant Throws the Cardinals reclaim first place by beating the Giants 6 5 as Tim McCarver and Orlando Cepeda rallied in the ninth. Dodgers Koufax wins 4 1 over the Reds while Demeter sinks Pirates in 10th with a homer. Colts suffer 10th straight road loss as Cloninger blanks them.

Milwaukee Tony Cloninger Colts Houston

McKay Says West Lacks QB Depth for All American Game

West Coach John McKay of Southern California says his squad lacks depth at quarterback for Saturday's All American Bowl Game. He notes they have one eligible passer while the East has three options including Daryl Lamonica and Vanderkelen with Griffing as a run pass threat.

Buffalo N.Y John McKay Southern California McKay Milt Bruhn Wisconsin Brul Daryl Lamonica Vanderkelen Glynn Griffing Mississippi Cal Bill Nelson Trojans

Vast U.S. Forest Growth Reaches 11 Billion Cubic Feet Annual

Fresh data shows about 11 billion cubic feet of new wood grows in the United States each year. Scientists note growth stems from sustained timber health and expanding forest areas, underscoring forests as a major carbon sink and resource.

U.S. Forest

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