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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1963

Page

6

Spotlight Shines On Luplow And Power In AL Races

AL spotlight centers on Al Luplow’s spectacular leaping catch that preserved Cleveland’s 6-4 win over Boston and Vic Power’s punch led to his ejection in Minnesota’s 6-6 victory over Detroit. Twins pull within three games of first, while White Sox shutout the Yankees 6-0. Washington tops Kansas City 4-2 and Philadelphia wallops Pittsburgh 13-4 in the day’s NL action.

Mike Rathet Associated Press al Luplow Vic Power Luplow Cleveland Dick Williams Boston Power Minnesota Detroit Phil Regan Tigers Twins New York Chicago White Sox Yankees Ray Herbert White Sox Washington Jim King Don Zimmer Hobie Landrith Kansas City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Red Sox Johnny Pesky Wil

Figures On Willie Mays Shocking Pace In 1963 Race

AP report from New York notes Willie Mays trails his 1962 pace by end of June as All Star selections near. Despite praise from Al Dark and Harry Jupiter, observers say Vadakinson of Cincinnati leads the NL, with Mays likely to win the starting center field spot despite lower average.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York (Ap Willie Mays Willie Giants Mays Cincinnati San Francisco al Dark Harry Jupiter Dark Vadakinson

Phillies Top Pirates 13-4 in Hit-Pilled Win

Ray Culp, a $100 000 rookie right-hander with a modest minor league record, moved toward a 20 win season as the Phillies slugged 18 hits to crush Pittsburgh 13-4. Johnny Callison joined the single, double, triple, homer cycle with a first-inning triple, a three-run homer, a single and a productive double.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Ray Culp Philadelphia Culp Phillies Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Boston Minnesota Detroit Washington Kansas City Larry Jansen New York Giants Pirates Gene Mauch Johnny Callison

Wynn Set to Pitch for 300th Win Against White Sox

Chicago APBy Jerry Liska The 43-year-old Early Wynn will oppose the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four game Cleveland visit at Comiskey Park Dave DeBusschere will start for the Sox making his second appearance of the season DeBusschere hopes for his first victory while Wynn seeks number 300 against his former club in the yearly matchup prior to a potential telegram celebration

Jerry Liska Associated Press Chicago Wynn al Lopez White Sox Sox Cleveland Ron Hansen Comiskey Park New York Yankees Dave DeBusschere Juan Pizarro

Krishnan in 12th Year at Wimbledon

Ramanathan Krishnan, 26, in his 12th Wimbledon, aims for a third semifinal as he faces Roy Emerson in the round of 16. He beat Ronald Barnes 6-4 6-0 6-4, with American Chuck McKinley and Frank Froehling advancing in singles.

Wimbledon England Ramanathan Krishnan Roy Emerson Krishnan Ronald Barnes Brazil Chuck McKinley Frank Froehling McKinley United States Jaidip Mukerjea Asia Froehling Coral Cables Fla Roger Taylor Great Britain Darlene Hard Long Beach Calif Helga Shultze Germany Carol Hanks St. Louis Tory Ann Fretz Harrisburg Donna Floyd Fales New York

Gonzalez Defeated by Olmedo in U S Pro Tennis Clash

Pancho Gonzalez, 35, says he can beat any player after a 10-8 2-6 6-0 6-1 loss to Alex Olmedo in the first round at Forest Hills. Trabert, head of the players group, gleefully notes Gonzalez’s defeat amid ongoing disputes with the association.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Forest Hills N.Y Pancho Gonzalez Alex Olmedo U.S Gonzalez Olmedo Pancho Tony Trabert Trabert

First Chances for AFL Signings From Cut Players

New York and Oakland gain 30 day windows to sign players cut by any pro teams before the rest of the AFL can pursue them. Commissioner Joe Foss announced the measure as part of a plan to bolster the two weakest clubs.

Buffalo N.Y New York Oakland AFL

Joy of a milestone as veteran pitcher eyes 300th win

The veteran pitcher Lopez speaks about reaching 300 career victories and would prefer not to achieve that landmark against his former teammates with the White Sox. He reflects on the possibility during discussions about his ongoing career and legacy.

Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Leagues

American League results show Cleveland 6 Boston 4 with key matchups today Cleveland visits Chicago while Boston travels to New York. National League standings list St Louis and Los Angeles near top. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh play later in evening. Schedule notes Cincinnati at San Francisco and Milwaukee at Los Angeles among night games.

Associated Press Wees Chicago POETS Minnesota Cleveland Los Angeles Baltimore Kansas City ATL Iiwee Boston Wynn Debusschere Heffner New York Downling Osinski Turley Detroit Aguirre Lolich Pleis Kaat Washington Cheney Duckworth National League St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Cjbgrso Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cca Ae Ial Pittsburgh Ellsworth Duren Green Craig Gibbon Gibson Houston Drott Spahn Drysdale Purkey Marichal

Power And Regan Enliven Game In Twins Win

In St Paul Minneapolis AP report the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 10 to 6 to complete a three game sweep and end their long home stand. Vic Power and pitcher Phil Regan engaged in a brief dugout bench scene with Power later ejected for the altercation.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Vic Power Minnesota Twins Detroit Power Tiger Phil Regan Regan Vic Ed Hurley

Giants Take A Pennant

The Little League Giants clinched their second consecutive National pennant with a 10-4 win over the Cubs at Wing Foot. Jimmy Gober earned the win, Jimmy Stroud took the loss, and Mike Smith with a homer and a double led the Giants to nine hits. Cubs star Greg Allbrooks homered, Harry Moates added two singles, and Long hit a triple. The Giants improve to 13-6, Cubs to 9-10, and both teams prepare for a best two of three Little League World Series showdown at Wingfoot in July pending date.

Giants Wingfoot Cubs Jimmy Gober Jimmy Stroud Mike Smith Billy Spink Greg Allbrooks Harry Moates Long Indians

Newcomers Stir Cleveland Open Golf Furor

The Cleveland Open opens with two new competitors stirring talk. Bill Eggers of Henderson Nevada and Clyde Moon Mullins of Indio California shock the field with a 5 under par 66 and 67 respectively while top players like Gary Player and Bo Wininger share the lead. Eggers and Mullins both seek their first tour win as a crowded field of 150 vies for a $22,000 first prize and the event’s big money.

Fritz Howell Associated Press Cleveland Bill Eggers Henderson Nev Clyde Moon) Mullins Indio Calif Kentucky Hills Eggers Gary Player Oklahoma City Bo Wininger Wininger Mullins Marines Dave Hill Slim Jackson Mich Lionel Hebert Lafayette

Dodgers Beat Braves 3-2 in Decatur Little League

In Wednesday action the Dodgers edged the Braves 3-2. Tommy Hill belted a two run homer his seventh of the season. Winning pitcher was Jimmy Sherrill with Bill McAllister charged the loss. Frankie Stephenson had three Braves hits. Junior Bowling entrants unable to bowl tonight may reschedule Sunday at 2 p.m.

Decatur Dodgers Braves Tommy Hill Jimmy Sherrill Bill McAllister Frankie Stephenson Greater Decatur Association

Yankees Nip Orioles 2-1 in Little League action

The Yankees edged the Orioles 2-1 as Larry Spivey earned the win with nine strikeouts while Brad Baggett took the loss. David Robertson had both Orioles hits, and Mike Smith doubled for the Yankees. In the final inning the Orioles loaded the bases before Spivey struck out the last batter. The Yankees stand 10-9 and the Orioles 8-11.

Yankees Orioles Larry Spivey Brad Baggett David Robertson Mike Smith Baggett Spivey

Pony Yankees Nip Redlegs to Take Pony League Lead

In a tight West Town Field mound duel, the Pony Yankees edged the Redlegs 2-1. Steve Hammond pitched a one hitter through six innings, striking out 12 and earning the win while Donnie Arthur and Hammond contributed two hits apiece. Larry Johnson took the loss, giving up four hits and fanning 14. Kenneth Collier was the lone Redleg to collect a base hit off Hammond.

West Town Field Yankees Redlegs Steve Hammond Kenneth Collier Nick Hammond Larry Johnson Hammond Donnie Arthur

Power Warns Regan Amid Pitching Suggestions

A brief exchange sees Power telling Regan what he could do with his ideas as a potential hitter hints at risk of being hit by a pitch. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.

Power Regan

Archeology of Guadalupe Mountains Texas Theme

Archaeological knowledge of the Guadalupe Mountains in Texas remains among the least documented in the region. Researchers note gaps in survey coverage and dated material, suggesting many sites await discovery. Ongoing excavations seek to map habitation patterns and trade networks across the upland landscape.

Guadalupe Mountains Texas

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