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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1963

Page

6

Pascual Yanks Stopper Again, Helps Twins Open Strong

The Minnesota Twins sign Camilo Pascual after New Year and he delivers in spring, then sharp in a Sunday win over the Yankees. Pascual limits New York to six hits, fanned eight, as Lenny Green and Vic Power drive early scoring while Morehead, Radatz, and a Boston win highlight AL action across Detroit Cleveland Chicago and Los Angeles as standings tighten.

Associated Press Minnesota Twins Camilo Pascual Pascual Twins New York Yankees Roger Maris Yanks Yankees Freeham Cleveland Los Angeles Chicago White Sox Washington St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati New York Mets Chicago Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston Colts Cards Giants Mets Miami Tom Tresh Mickey Mantle Maris Lenny Green Ralph Terry Vic Power Morehead Dick Radatz Frank Malzone Chuck Schilling Boston Detroit Tigers Orioles Freehan Tom Sturdivant Pittsburgh Angels Bo Belinsky Dick Donovan Angeles Barry Latman Hoyt Wilhelm Chuck Hinton Sox Ray Herbert Senators Dave Nicholson Ron Hansen

Causey Hero of KCA's Kansas City A's

AP reports Wayne Causey leads the American League with a .406 batting average, enjoying the moment as Kansas City Athletics shortstop while fans savor a first place team. The Monroe Louisiana native signed for $30,000 with Baltimore at 18 and gave $3,000 to his church.

Kansas City Wayne Causey Kansas City Athletics Ott Causey Monroe Baltimore Orioles

Who's Laughing At Chicubs Now

Chicago Cubs rise from ridicule to within two games of NL pace after a 3-2 win over Milwaukee. Merritt Ranen homered and drove in two, Lindy McDaniel saved all three games of the series, while Giants Mets Pirates and others stumble in a congested league race. May include standings shifts as Kansas City, Minnesota, Detroit win. O'Toole and Warre n umpire balk calls noted.

Chicago Cubs Phil Wrigley Cubs Bob Kennedy Milwaukee Merritt Ranen Houston Colt Lindy McDaniel Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco New York Mets Polo Grounds St. Louis Cincinnati Houston Phillies Kansas City Boston Minnesota New York Yankees Detroit Los Ang Chicago Washington Cal Koonce Wini Hep Jan Brewer McDaniel Lou Brock Ranen Ron Santo Carl Willey Giants Willie Mays Felipe Alou Galen Cisco Mets Jim O’toole Cardinals Gene Oliver Bill Henry Jim Owens Reds Warren Giles Dodgers Lee Walls Harvey Perranoski Vern Law Don Demeter Bateman Philadelphia Dick Farrell

Surprising Reds Auburn In SEC Baseball Playoff Series

Mississippi Rebels led by coach Tom Swayze earned the Western Division crown with a 18-5 overall, 11-4 SEC record and top sophomores. Auburn captured the Eastern Division with a 15-7 overall, 15-7 league mark, led by Joe Overton in game one and George Nichols in game two. LSU and Georgia also showed late-season momentum as Don Woeltjen tossed a 10 strikeout no hitter against Georgia Tech.

Mississippi Rebels Auburn Kings Ole Miss Tom Swayze Florida George Nichols Tennessee Plainsmen Overton Robert Earl Siedeli Tommy Keyes LSU Mississippi State Bengals State Tulane Georgia Georgia Tech Don Woeltjen Woeltjen Vanderbilt Kentucky Tech Associated Press Mississippi Sects

Wagner Has Field Woes

Los Angeles Angels star Leon Wagner with a .347 average and a share of the AL home run lead will have an eye examination Tuesday. The test aims to fix tracking on fly balls in left field, not hitting, as his hitting remains solid despite field glare. Michigan's state capital was moved from Detroit to

Associated Press LOS Angeles Leon Wagner Wilt Chamberlain Wagner Los Angeles Angels

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Sunday and Upcoming Games

The Associated Press recap lists American League results: Detroit 12 at Baltimore 4. Minnesota 4, New York 3. Boston 3, Kansas City 2. Cleveland 4, Chicago 7?. Washington 7, Chicago ??. It also previews today’s games: New York at Detroit, Baltimore at Los Angeles, Kansas City at Chicago, and more.

Detroit Baltimore Minnesota New York Boston Kansas Cleveland Los Chicago Washington Ford Aguirre Natant Los Angeles Chance DeBusschere Kansas City Bownfield

Sunday's games spark rough showing across leagues

Saturday results show Philadelphia beating San Francisco 6-2 as Houston and Leake deliver strong outings. The Sed games stretched 10 innings before final. Tonight’s schedule features the Angeles at 2-2, visiting Pittsburgh with Friend at 31. Only game on the slate.

Pases Enag San Philadelphia Houston Coote BC i Leake

Field Day Set For II Parents In Decatur Little League

In Decatur Little League the National League lead shifts as Cubs beat Braves 7-6 to seize first, marking a busy week. Orioles blanked Tigers 10 in the American League, first shutout of the season. Parents urged to attend Saturday field day to repair fields and help with fences and holes.

Decatur Cubs Braves Orioles Tigers

Mantle Struggles in Series With Quiet Slugger Form

Mantle went 1 for 8 in the series, his third homer of the year came on a field hit, and he struck out twice against Camilo Pascual. He also popped to third and grounded out in routine fashion, with a bunt attempt ending in an out. Mantle’s batting average dropped to .265 as he failed to reach a late looping fly. After a poor batting practice, he smashed a bat in frustration before Sunday’s game.

Mantle Hunter Camilo Pascual Twins Stan Williams

Flint Colts dominate in league play with strong pitching

In West Morgan County junior leagues, the Flint Colts shut out Neel Cardinals 60 as S McKee fanned six batters and allowed two hits. Flint ties for first at 3-0. Slipup Pirates top Summit Giants 10-3 to join Flint at the top. Moulton Heights Dodgers thump Oak Ridge 10-1 with Rogers winning and Hill homering twice. Pony League action sees Flint win eight to three off Neel. Slipup beats Neel 16-9 with Morgan winning and Byrum homering for Slipup.

Flint Colts Neel Cardinals McKee Payne Flint Pirates Summit Giants Baker Moulton Heights Dodgers Oak Ridge Rogers Moore Johnson Hill Dodgers Gerald Morgan County J. Speakman Slipup Neel Morgan W. Brown G. Byrum

Nicklaus Bags Champs In Las Vegas Tournament

Jack Nicklaus wins the $60,000 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas with a 72-hole score of 273, 15 under par, earning $13,000. He shoots 64 68 72 69 to finish five strokes ahead, and says he hopes to improve, not peak.

Las Vegas Nev Jack Nicklaus Ant News Gentlemen of the Greens Jack Nicklaus

Derby Easy For Colt Derby Easy For Colt

Kentucky Derby winner Chateaugay, a Swaps colt, won the $151,400 Derby by passing Never Bend and Candy Spots in a fast classic. Jockey Braulio Baeza guided him from off the pace as trainer Jimmy Conway said the horse gets better with every race and may peak next fall. Never Bend failed to match the pace, finishing second as Chateaugay earns $106,900 and raises his season record to four wins in four starts.

Kelso Sturgeon Associated Press Louisville, Ky Chateaugay Swaps Darby Dan Farm Churchill Downs Jimmy Conway Braulio Baeza Never Bend Candy Spots Cain Hoy Stable Chateaugay Spots Gestae Ae Pimlico Braulio Conway Bend

Golf Champions at Las Vegas payouts and winners

In Las Vegas event results list top money winners and scores. Jack Nicklaus earned $13,000, Tony Lema $5,300, Arnold Palmer $5,300, with Gardner Dickinson and several others also factoring in. Final scores shown include multiple players with totals around 281 to 283 and beyond, reflecting the tournament money and standings.

Tony Lema Arnold Palmer Gardner Dickinson Ted Kroll

Raiders Set For Huntsville Showdown In Regular Season

Decatur high school Raiders travel to Huntsville to face the Panthers after winning six of nine games. They previously beat Huntsville this year and close their regular season at Moulton Friday before entering the Tennessee Valley Conference tournament May 13-18.

Decatur Huntsville Raiders Panthers Moulton

Funeral services for Dickie Kerr Held Amid Baseball Hall Fame Ties

Houston AP reports the funeral services were held today for Dickie Kerr the little left handed pitcher famed as the honest hero of the Chicago Black Sox scandal He died Saturday of cancer at age 69 Kerr spent most of his career in baseball as a player manager and scout Hall of Famer Ted Lyons and AL President Joe Cronin were among the many attendees

Houston Dickie Kerr Chicago Black Sox Ted Lyons Joe Cronin

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