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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1963

Page

12

Brosnan The Writer Also Relief Pitcher

Writer pitcher Jim Brosnan moved from Cincinnati to Chicago in a waiver deal after a rough Reds season. He debuted with the White Sox in relief, striking out two in the ninth to preserve Gary Peters’ win as New York Yankees and others posted late scoring. Mantle and Tresh drove in runs in Detroit, while Pittsburgh edged Los Angeles as NL leaders stayed atop.

Associated Press Jim Brosnan Chicago White Sox Kansas City Brosnan Reds Pearances Cincinnati Bill DeWitt DeWitt Omar Khayyam Chicago Gary Peters Peters A’s New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Tom Tresh Detroit Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers

Baseball standings and upcoming games snippet

The United States major leagues show the National League standings with Pittsburgh and St Louis leading in losses and wins as San Francisco and Chicago trail. American League results list New York atop the table with several night games scheduled across Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles Baltimore Cleveland Washington.

Associated National League Pet. Sebind Pittsburgh St. Louis San Francisco Chicago Milwaukee Los Angeles Ctienniaain New York Indepen Cardwell Jackson Philadelphia Mahaffey Mil City Stafford Detroit Messi Kansas City Minnesota Ecise Lee Wilson Baltimore Roberts Cleveland McDowell Kralick Washington Osteen

Minors Yanks Crush Tribe in West Town Field clash

The Yankees crushed the Indians 180 Monday at West Town Field in minor league action. The Yankees and the Orioles clash Wednesday at five o clock for first place. Standings show Wet Yankees 30 Orioles 4 Red Sox Tigers 8.

Yankees Indians West Town Field Orioles Red Sox Tigers

Bearcats rally past Butler High 6 5 in Huntsville

Cullman pitcher and hitter John Richards led the Bearcats to a 6-5 win over Butler High Rebels. He relieved in the third, allowed one hit the rest of the way and struck out five. Richards also drove in the decisive run with a seventh inning single.

Huntsville Cullman John Richards Bearcats Butler High Rebels Richards Leslie Kelley Cullmans Hanceville Doug Rogers Allen Hudson

Hitting tips from Burgess and Killebrew

Pirates veteran Smoky Burgess and Minnesota Twin Harmon Killebrew share hitting fundamentals for youth clinics. They stress picking the pitch, solid contact, and a comfortable stance, hitting to the field, timing, level swings, and staying with the pitch. They advise a light bat, keeping the left shoulder in, and analyzing one’s own style to improve.

Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins AP News Harmon

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

The Associated Press notes leaders across the majors with batting, runs, RBIs, and hits. Stats include Covington at .383 and F Alou at .378, Aaron and Boyer tied for RBIs at 22, and Cepeda among hitters with six home runs. Pitching leaders show Washburn and Sanford high with strong win counts.

Associated Press Covington Philadelphia F. Alou San Francisco Filood St. Louis Aaron Milwaukee Boyer White Cepeda W. Davis Angeles Washburn Simmons Sanford Causey Kansas City Yastrzemski Boston

Indians Beat Yankees 1-0 as Dodgers Top Cubs 8-7

In Majors- Tribe Dodgers results from Decatur Little League Indians beat Yankees 1-0 in seven innings while Dodgers outslug Cubs 8-7. Charles Martin started for Indians, Graham earned the win. Sparkman took the loss. Dodgers move to first, Cubs tied for second.

Decatur Indians Yankees Dodgers Cubs Charles Martin Graham Sparkman Tribe Bronx Bombers Danny Johnson Tommy Thigpen Allsbrook

EE Name to the Equator Crosses North of It

The text notes that EE adopts its name by tracing to the equator, which passes just to the north of a referenced point, indicating a geographic naming or labeling decision tied to the equatorial line.

Balk call reshaped 1949 pennant chase recall

AP recalls the 1949 incident when Zabala's balk call nullified a Nippy Jones homer for the Cardinals in a two run swing at St Louis. Jones, now a Sacramento businessman, says the ruling altered thoughts on balks as Brooklyn edged St Louis by one game for the NL title.

Zabala St. Louis New York Giants Red Schoendienst Nippy Jones Jones Bill Stewart Homer Cardinals Brooklyn Sacramento

Green Bay Coach Contemplates Quitting Over Hornung News

New York AP report quotes Vince Lombardi reacting to Paul Hornung betting scandal. Lombardi says he considered resigning, calls gambling action by the NFL commissioner necessary and expresses surprise and sympathy for Hornung while stressing the need to warn players about risks. Packers players near contract signings noted but not discussed the issue.

NEW York Vince Lombardi Paul Hornung Pete Rozelle National Football League Green Bay Packers Rozelle Lombardi Paul Green Bay Hornung Packers

Mickeys Mighty Turnaround Lifts Yankees as Mantle Shines

Mickey Mantle drives in three runs with a 390 foot homer and two singles while Roger Maris recovers from injuries. The Yankees win as Mantle again powers the lineup and lifts his batting average to .324.

Mantle Maris Yankees Mick

Baseball Balk Talks Under Way In New York Meeting

National League President Warren Giles teams with AL President Joe Cronin and Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in New York to discuss balk calls amid NL leading the AL 96 to 9 early in the season. They aim for a common ruling before the All Star Game and World Series as executives convene.

NEW York Warren Giles Joe Cronin Ford Frick Frick New Coe Giles

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