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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1960

Page

6

Gentile Lifts Orioles to Lead as Yanks Slip in Losses

Jim Gentile drove in seven runs and batted .347 to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-2 win over Kansas City, moving Baltimore one game ahead of the New York Yankees. Estrada carried a no-hitter into the eighth before a Bill Tuttle single broke it up. Maris hit two homers for New York, but a late misplay allowed the winning run to score in the 11th.

Jim Gentile Los Angeles Baltimore Orioles Gentile Orioles New York Yankees Boston Pete Runnels Dodger Baltimore Chuck Estrada Kansas City New York Whiteyland Roger Maris Indians Chicago White Sox Pueblo Estrada Bill Tuttle Andy Carey Maris Yanks Ford Ted Bowsfield Hank Foiles Bob Hale Billy Pierce Chicago Early Wynn Lee Bertoia

Wolverine And R C Cola Split Softball Games

Wolverine and R C Cola split a softball doubleheader in Sheffield on Saturday night. In game one Tom Poe pitched Wolverine to a 5 3 victory with a three run first inning highlighted by McClanahan Smith Poe and Stokes scoring. Stokes added a third inning run on a Clark sacrifice fly.

Wolverine R. C. Cola Sheffield Tom Poe Scott McClanahan Bobby Smith Herbert Stokes Tommy Riggs Garner Stokes Bruce Clark

Ringling Brothers Circus Travels for Local Briefs

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is travel linked in a local brief. Details about location schedule or dates are not provided.

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus

Crax Sweep Pair From Nashville in Southern Association action

Atlanta moved within three games of the league lead by sweeping Nashville 3-0 and 5-3. Pete Richert allowed two hits in the lidlifter before Crawford Davidson and Cliff Cook delivered key blows for Atlanta. Tim Harkness drove in two runs in the second game as Gene Wallace hit his 8th homer. Shreveport beat Mobile 9-8 in 11 innings, aided by an unearned run, and Columbus weather suspended the Birmingham Memphis doubleheader.

Atlanta Little Rock Fred Hatfield Don Bradey Nashville Rube Walker Jim Harwell Shreveport Mobile Columbus Chattanooga Pete Richert Vols Crawford Davidson Cliff Cook Davidson Richert Cook Sharley Spell Bear Jay Hawkins Jay Ward Bears

Cunningham In Futile Try At Le Mans Again

Cunningham makes another Le Mans bid in France but laments low returns despite the effort. The report notes doubts about the value of his effort and the cost involved, reflecting a cautious assessment of the attempt.

Cunningham le Mans France

Cubs Rally Twice To Sweep Pirates In Narrow twin bill

Chicago wins 7-4 and 7-5 over Pittsburgh as Ernie Banks, Ron Santo drive runs. Smoky Burgess ties record with pinch hit homer in ninth. Pirates’ strong staff led by Bob Friend and Vern Law falter while Cubs erase deficits and pull within three games of the lead.

Mar Johansson Floyd Patterson Patterson Burgh Chicago Pirates Bob Friend Vern Law Cubs Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Phillies John Buzhardt St. Louis Phils Chris Short Hal Smith Ernie Banks Smoky Burgess Ron Santo Houston Law Mark Freeman Seth Morehead Frank Howard Johnny Podres Dodgers Lew Burdette Bob Purkey Wally Post Buzhardt Joe Cunningham Stan Musial Tony Gonzalesz Short

Ziske Wins Playoff To Take Western Womens Open

Joyce Ziske defeated Barbara Romack in a second hole playoff to win the 7500 dollar Western Women’s Open in Chicago. Romack, 27, led after 54 holes but bogeyed down the stretch as Rawls faded, allowing Ziske to claim the title with a 72 in the playoff.

Chicago Barbara Romack Joyce Ziske Miss Ziske Miss Romack Betsy Rawls Miss Rawls Joyce

Ferrari conquers Le Mans as Cunningham exits with Corvette out

American driver Briggs Cunningham watched Ferraris win the Le Mans 24 hour race. Olivier Gendebien and Paul Frere led the winning Ferrari as Cunningham’s Corvette retired after contact with a wall when co driver Bill Kimberley scraped the barrier.

Briggs Cunningham Cunningham Ferrari Olivier Gendebien Paul Frere Belgium Codriver Bill Kimberley New Milly Conn

Tigers Rally To Beat Indians In Extra Innings

In Saturday Little League action the Tigers overcame a one run deficit in the eighth inning to defeat the Indians 5-4. Dick Grammer hit a two run homer and added a single for the Tigers while Roger Mathis contributed two singles. Steve Widner earned the win and Johnny Stephenson took the loss for the Indians.

Tigers Indians Dick Grammer Grammer Roger Mathis Phil Sims Mike Henry Steve Widner Johnny Stephenson

Detroit Tigers Hold Hasty Summit After Slump

President Bill Dewitt and Manager Jimmy Dykes met in a hastily called summit after Detroit’s 7 losses in 9 games following a loss to the Washington Senators. Dewitt said he plans no change in the organization and spoke with Dykes for over 15 minutes in view of the players. A veteran said the club is unsettled and needs to snap out of its slump.

Detroit Bill Dewitt Detroit Tigers Jimmy Dykes Tigers Washington Senators Dewitt Tiger

Russians Win Wide Hope as Dmitrieva Stuns Wimbledon

Anna Dmitrieva, 19, lifts Soviet hopes by reaching the Wimbledon fourth round before losing to Darlene Hard. Officials hail progress, noting Russia will bring a larger team next year and aim for a title.

Wimbledon England Anna Dmitrieva Russia Darlene Hard Montebello Calif Semen Belitz-Geiman Soviet Union

India Reports Over Two Million Tuberculosis Cases

Health officials announce that India has surpassed two million tuberculosis cases with ongoing vaccination and treatment programs across multiple states. Public health campaigns aim to curb spread and improve access to diagnostics, medicines, and patient support.

India

Fullmer to Defend NBA Middleweight Crown Against Basilio

Gene Fullmer and Carmen Basilio meet again Wednesday night in Salt Lake City for the NBA world middleweight title. Fullmer, 27, seeks another win after taking the belt last August 28 and a prior close defense against Joey Giardello. Basilio, 33, promises a tougher fight as ABC telecasts the 15 round bout at 10 p.m. EST.

Gene Fullmer Carmen Basilio Salt Lake City Derks Field National Boxing Assn Fullmer Basilio NBA Ray Robinson Robinson Paul Pender Brookline Mass West Jordan Utah

Baseball Standings From Sunday AP Report

The Associated Press roundup shows results including Baltimore 9, Kansas 2. Chicago 4-21, Boston Newnes 6-6. Cleveland 2.7 in 11 innings. Washington 4-7, Detroit 2-4. The Southern Association standings list teams such as Atlanta and Birmingham with multiple games未related lines show scattered matchups and incomplete scheduling.

Baltimore Kansas Chicago Boston Newnes Greeveland Washington Detroit

Piersall Ejected Again Rest Ordered

Boston AP report: Jim Piersall was ejected for disputing an umpire call and was ordered to rest. Dr. Kelly said the outfielder is very tired and losing weight after a strained period with the team and public incidents. Manager Joe Gordon hoped for a return in a few days.

Boston Jim Piersall Lane Frank Lane Newton Yankees Hank Soar Jim Chicago White Sox

Palmer Snead Team Takes Canada Cup Victory

Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead led the United States to the Canada Cup team title at Portmarnock Ireland. Van Donck won the individual crown while Snead finished tied for third with Palmer as England Australia Ireland and South Africa followed in the team standings.

John Farrow Portmarnock Ireland Arnold Palmer Sam Snead United States Scotland Portmarnock Links Irish Sea Latrobe Palmer St. Andrews Flory van Donck van Donck Snead Harry Weetman England Australia South Africa

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