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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

Page

7

Yankees Move Into 2nd Place

Yankees beat Minnesota 4-2 to jump into second place as Marshall Bridges shut down the Twins in relief. Maris and Mantle homered for New York while Bill Stafford earned the win. Angels crushed Boston 19-7 as Baltimore and Kansas City also won in AL action. In the NL, Los Angeles edged New York in 13 innings to reclaim first place.

Yankees Minnesota Don Mincher Twins Bridges Luis Arroyo Bill Los Angeles New York San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Maris Mantle Jack Kralick Elston Howard Bob Allison Stafford Tex Clevenger Earl Battey Mincher Angels Red Sox Eli Grba Don Schwall

Burial For Cochrane Will Be In Detroit

Detroit mourns baseball legend Mickey Cochrane Black Mike dies leaving a gaping void in Tigers folklore. The Hall of Fame catcher inspired pennants and World Series runs in 1934 and 1935 legends, then endured later life struggles before passing away in Lake Forest Illinois Thursday.

Detroit Lake Forest Gordon Stanley Cochrane Black Mike Baseball Hall of Fame Mickey Cochrane Tiger Cochrane Tigers Connie Mack Philadelphia A’s St. Louis Cardinals Pepper Martin Chicago Cubs Mickey Goose Goslin Chicago

Kansas City at Boston and other league games

Major league and minor league schedules show matchups across cities including Kansas City at Boston Los Angeles at New York Detroit at Baltimore Minnesota at Washington Cleveland at Chicago with results from Omaha Indianapolis Louisville Denver Oklahoma City and Dallas Fort Worth plus Pensacola Fort Walton Beach Ozark Dothan Montgomery and Selma in various league play. Listing includes standings Indianapolises Denver and Louisville records and upcoming games for today.

Kansas City Boston Los Angeles New York Detroit Baltimore Minnesota Washington Cleveland Chicago American Association Indianapolises Denver Louisville Oklahoma City Dallas-Fort Omaha Indianapolis Dallas-Fort Worth Pensacola Fort Walton Ozark Dothan Montgomery Selma Fort Walton Beach Associated Press New York Aenees Baltimore Énne SOO

3M and Chemstrand Win City League Softball Games

In Delano Park two City League softball games ended with 3M beating Worthington 10 9 in five innings and Chemstrand defeating Prestolite 6 4 in 11 innings. Worthington led early with a seven run second frame but was shut down afterward. E M Chandler earned the win for 3M. In the late game Hoyt Alvis pitched all 11 for Prestolite while Jim Melson and Seyborn Garner paced Chemstrand with Garner delivering a decisive 11th inning triple. Tomorrow Chemstrand meets 3M at 7 15 and Worthington faces Prestolite.

Delano Park Worthington Chemstrand Prestolite Frank Gardner James Moses Shaney Felt Hubbel Winton Bill Nelson E. M. Chandler Hoyt Alvis Jim Melson Bill Woodall Chemisrand Seyborn Garner Doug Birdyshaw Don Ryan Alvis

Jessen Leads Open Meet at Myrtle Beach

Ruth Jessen, a Seattle University journalism major, shot a record-equalling first round and carried a tied lead into the second round of the 10th U S Women's Open Championship in Myrtle Beach South Carolina AP report.

Myrtle Beach S.C Ruth Jessen Seattle University

Demeter fuels Phillies power in NL title chase

Dodgers gain half game on Giants as Don Demeter drives Philadelphia surge with a 2 homer game against San Francisco and late rally against the Mets. Dodgers subdue Mets 5-4 in 13 innings, aided by Gilliam and Howard. Cubs top Cardinals as Yankees, Dodgers, Orioles, and others post wins across the league.

Los Los Angeles Philadelphia Don Demeter Dodgers Phillies San Francisco Los Angeles New York Mets Frank Howard Jim Gilliam Ken MacKenzie Willie Davis Howard Ed Roebuck Mets Maury Wills Gilliam New Yorkers Gene Woodling Cal Koonce St. Louis Billy Williams Ernie Banks Cardinals Bob Gibson

Tigers and Yankees Win In Colt League Action

Tigers beat Indians 2-1 as Westmoreland drives in the winner and Mathis doubles. Westmoreland earns the win with Culver taking the loss. Yankees top Red Sox 10-5 with Oliver Harwell and Shirley doubles, Spain and Callahan two hits each. Mike Jones hits his sixth homer and Aycock doubles. Mike Callahan also wins another game with 10 strikeouts.

Tigers Indians Yankees Red Sox Ricky Quillen Westmoreland Mathis Culver Mike Callahan Hinds Oliver Harwell Shirley Spain Callahan Mike Jones Johnny Aycock

Western Open Tournament Plainly Anybody's Party

U S Open champion Jack Nicklaus two strokes back as Fred Hawkins led at Medinah after a 68 in the Western Open first round. Palmer struggled on the greens after a 73, calling his play “awfully frustrating” as the field trimmed for a $9 000 first prize in the second round.

Chicago Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Medinah Country Club Fred Hawkins Hawkins PGA Medinah el Paso Tex Jack Cupit Charles Sifford Paul Harney Nicklaus Moon Mullins Plamer Palmer Oakmont Sammy Snead Randy Glover Don Finsterwald al Giebergers Ken Still Bob Brue Gary Player

Pee Wee Champ Becomes Medalist In Tournament

National pee wee champion John LaPonzina a 14 year old from Miami Fla set a record as the youngest medalist in the Southeastern Invitational golf tourney at Columbus Country Club carding a four under par 68 Winds gusty course played tough as teens posted several par or better rounds Also in the championship flight R L Taylor Eufaula Ala 75 Harold Wesley Greenville Ala 76 Frank Mize Jr Panama City Fla 77 were among the better scores

Columbus, Ga John LaPonzina Miami Fla Columbus Country Club LaPonzina R. L. Taylor Eufaula Ala Harold Wesley Greenville Frank Mize Jr Panama City

Women Golfers Should Look Their Best

NEW YORK AP The top women’s golf scene grows chattier as Peggy Wilson, a 27 year old Austin Texas schoolteacher turned touring pro, urges players to balance practice with appearance. Billed by a sporting goods sponsor she joins the female barnstorming tour challenging stars Mickey Wright Betsy Rawls and others. Wilson, 5 11 135 brunette, gave up teaching to pursue golf with hobbies listed as sculpture sailing and reading.

New York Peggy Wilson Austin Tex Mickey Wright Betsy Rawls and Company Miss Wilson Sporting Goods Peggy

East and West Football Game Set Tonight

Jack Hand reports the East and West teams prepare for a city gridiron clash tonight with local fans expected to fill the stands. Officials outline kickoff plans and players to watch as the rivalry heats up.

All American East West Game Preview in Buffalo

The All American East versus West game returns at War Memorial Stadium with about 22,000 fans expected. Pro-bound collegians from the class of 1961 fill rosters with 28 headed to the NFL, 18 to the AFL, 12 to Canada. two players, Mather and Rushatz, are occupied. Coaches Woody Hayes and Murray Warmath lead the teams as Robins and Slaton highlight softball action at Bud’s Minnow Pool and Dick Coffey Ford. Two games open at Walter Jackson Field tonight.

Buffalo N.Y War Memorial Stadium Collegians Canada Greg Mather Navy Rushatz Army NBC American Football League American Football Coaches Association Buffalo Evening News Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce Woody Hayes Ohio State Roman Gabriel North Carolina State Ernie Davis Flas Stracuse Notre Dame Angelo Cabiero Bob Ferguson Murray Warmath Minnesota Utah State Merlin Olsen Bud Miller Sandy Stephens Warmath West Jim Saxton Texas Bobby Lee Thompson Arizona Art Perkins North Texas State

Braves B Team Stays Undefeated With 22-8 Win

The Braves B Team defeated the Minor League Dodgers B Team 22 to 8 on Thursday afternoon. This marked the Braves eighth straight victory without a loss this season.

Braves Dodgers

Baylor QB Transferring To Alabama

Mount Vernon Texas AP Bobby Maples freshman Baylor quarterback said he is transferring to the University of Alabama. He plans marriage to Sue Ellen Cody this weekend and cites an athletic scholarship rule barring marriage before sophomore year. Maples weighs 220 pounds and plans to enroll at Alabama September 1, with a year out of football under transfer rules but three varsity seasons remaining.

Mount Vernon Tex Bobby Maples Baylor University of Alabama Maples Sue Ellen Cody Alabama

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