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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1965

Page

6

Dodgers Edge Braves in Little League NL Tilt

Dodgers defeated the Braves 10 to 4 in the National League Majors. Glenn Moses earned the win with three Dodgers innings by Bobby Hill in relief. Dwight Crow took the loss. Dodgers racked up 10 hits to Braves 7 as Larry Morris, Bechtel and Roger Farrell led the offense and Steve Allen homered for Atlanta.

Dodgers Braves Glenn Moses Bobby Hill Dwight Crow Larry Morris Bechtel Roger Farrell Steve Allen Eyster Row

Auburn Nine Fall To Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech beat Auburn 5-4 as Tommy Jackson hit a two run homer in the seventh to tie the game and scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth.

Auburn Georgia Tech Atlanta Tommy Jackson

Title Fight Transferred To Lewiston

The Cassius Clay Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout moved from Boston to Lewiston Maine set for May 25 after Suffolk Superior Court injunction sought to block Boston fight. Inter Continental Promotions promoted by Sam Silverman disputes Massachusetts licensing. Lewiston Youth Center to host with 5500 seats. large gate from closed circuit theater showings.

Boston Sonny Liston Lewiston Maine Suffolk Superior Court Drst. Atty Garrett H. Byrne Byrne Inter-Continental Promotions, Inc Chester Massachusetts Inter-Continental Sam Silverman John H. Reed Richard F. Dubord Paul T. Smith Felix Forte Portland Auburn Bostor Garden

Probable Pitchers By The Associated Press

Baseball preview lists probable starting pitchers for 14 AL and NL games. Teams include Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Los Angeles Cleveland Boston New York Washington Detroit Baltimore Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee New York Houston Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia with listed pitchers and records.

Associated Press Chicago Peters Minnesota Grant Kansas City Segui Los Angeles Lopez Cleveland Kralick Boston Monbouquette New York Washington Daniels Detroit Regan Balltimore Larsen Barber Drysdale San Francisco Marichal Milwaukee Lemaster Fisher Houston Nottebart Koonce Cincinnati Maloney Pittsburgh Veale St. Louis Gibson Simmons Philadelphia Belinsky

Yankees defeat Indians in Little League majors

Joe Elliott pitched the Yankees to a 4 1 victory over the Indians on Friday. Elliott struck out seven, walked two, hit one, and allowed only one hit by Tommy Ashcraft. Greg Terry took the loss, Ashcraft relieved in the third as the Yankees scored all runs on three hits and two walks. Bowden Striplings McCulloch and others contributed key hits.

Joe Elliott Yankees Indians Elliott Tommy Ashcraft Greg Terry Terry Frankie Bowden Yankee David Stripling Stanley McCulloch Yanks

Secret Weapon outboard champion to compete at Decatur

Willie Hobson the four year National Outboard Association high point champion heads to Decatur to showcase a Konig racing engine foretold as the Offenhauser of outboards. With 140 trophies 9 NOAA records and Florida State Champion titles Hobson aims to break records at the Decatur Regatta where 1500 dollars in prize money awaits. The event runs May 15 and 16 on the Tennessee River and could push speeds near 100 mph in Class X.

Willie Hobson National Outboard Association Decatur Dixie Outboard Hobson Seymour Ind N.Q.A. Rac Ing Danville Willie Belgium Tennessee Clubegatta U.S Exchange Club Hydro Decature Tennessee River Sat Sun

Mantle Struggles With Leg Injury Again

New York Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle, valued at $100,000, suffers a double pull in his right leg and will likely miss the entire series against the Washington Senators. Manager Johnny Keane listed Mantle in the starting lineup for his first game.

Washington Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Mantle Washington Senators Mantles Johnny Keane Gamal

Red Raiders Rip Devils in 14-4 Victory

Decatur's Falkville team fell 14 to 4 as Red Raiders overpowered the Devils Friday afternoon. James Metcalf pitched five innings, allowed three hits and no runs, while hitting two home runs and driving in three. Metcalf led the offensive burst and Bethune started for Decatur before relief.

Decatur Falkville James Metcalf Raiders Bethune Metcalf Gary Davis Roger Mathis Dennis Ryan Steve Hammond Ronnie Dukes Sparkman Stephens Quillen

Alabama's Red White intrasquad game with defensive scoring

Alabama coach Paul Bryant introduces a special scoring system for the 1965 Red White intrasquad game. The defense earns points for fumbles, blocked kicks, penalties, and stopping drives, while the offense retains normal scoring. Bryant shifts personnel and will observe from the sideline due to injuries.

Alabama scrimmage introduces new scoring system

In Tuscaloosa Alabama coach Paul Bryant unveils a unique intra squad Red White game scoring method. The offense retains ball control all night while the defense can score on kicks fumbles and interceptions. Several key players are out with injuries and Bryant plans to watch as a spectator.

Bryant Crimson Tide Texas Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Paul Bryant Richard Cole Len Strickland Ray Perkins Rick Hughes Lee Burkhart

Troy State leads MVC Golf. JSU tops tennis action

On opening day of the Alabama Collegiate Conference events Troy State College led golf with a 286 while Jacksonville State held tennis lead by one point. Medalist in golf went to Ron Minson of Alabama College with a 66. James Smith of St. Bernard beat Bill Hama 7-5 6-1 in tennis the semis set for tomorrow.

Montevallo Ala Troy State College Alabama Jacksonville State Athens College Alabama College Troy Robbie Smith St. Bernard College Bill Hama Jacksonville Smith Donnie’ Andrews Andrews St. Bernard Troy State Florence State

OToole and Hepburn in Venus Rising film in Paris

British born Peter OToole will co star with Audrey Hepburn in Venus Rising a new movie filmed in Paris in early August The color comedy about a ring of art forgers will be directed by William Wyler Want ads get results.

O’toole Hepburn London Peter O’toole Audrey Hepburn Paris William Wyler

LCHS Rips Courtland In Dual Track Meet

Lawrence County High School Red Devils dominated Courtland 64 to 40 in a dual track meet winning all eight events. Readouts include 440 Yard Relay 52.6 seconds, 100 Yard Dash 11.09 seconds, shot put 32 feet 5.5 inches, broad jump won by Lancaster, 220 Yard Dash 22.8 seconds, 80 Yard Run 2.36.2, and 440 Yard Run 65 seconds with Moulton and J. Barnes leading.

Courtland Lawrence County Red Devils Moulton Terry Holderfield Barnes Rose Givens Lancaster Graham McKay Montgomery Landers Jenkins Littre's Cole

Peck in London to film Ara Besque with Loren

Gregory Peck has arrived in London to star opposite Sophia Loren in Ara Besque an adventure comedy produced and directed by Stanley Donen Donen's last film was Charade

Houston Downs Cubs in 5 4 Victory Behind Giusti

Dave Giusti won his fifth straight for Houston with help from Jim Owens, aided by Bob Aspromonte’s two run homer. Giusti delivered a two run double in the second, while Bobby Pena’s miscue sparked the Astros. Chicago’s Banks and Altman homered for the visitors.

Chicago Dave Giusi Houston Jim Owens Bob Aspromonti Giusti Dick Bertell Doug Clemens Lew Burdette Bobby Pena John Bateman Grounder Astros Eddie Kasko Owens Bateman Burdette Broglio McDaniel Bertell Roznov Sky W—Giusti L Burdette Aspromonte Banks Altman

Yanks Lose Twi Night Doubleheader To Senators

In Washington on Friday the Senators swept the Yankees 4-3 and 7-3. Jim King hit a pinch hit two run homer in the opener, and Frank Howard's bases loaded triple in the nightcap sparked the Senators. Clete Boyer homered for New York in the first game and Don Zimmer started a seventh inning rally in the second. The Yankees fell to 8-12 and ninth place in the American League.

Washington Jim King Frank Howard New York Yankees Yankees King Willie Kirkland Clete Boyer New York Mike McCormick Ronnie Kline McCormick Bobby Richardson Tom Tresh Hector Lopez Tony Kubek Arturo Lopez Senators Don Zimmer Don Blasingame Pedro Ramos Dori Lock Howard Woodie Held

Downing, Ramos, Washington rally in late scoring

Washington hits a homer and tops Upstate 200-000. 50-79-0. Downing and Ramos drive runs while Ridzik earns the win. Downing takes the loss. Held pitches well in relief.

New York Washington Downing Ramos McCabe W — Ridzik L ‘Downing

Cepeda Placed On Disabled List By Giants

San Francisco manager and team doctor announced first baseman Orlando Cepeda will be out at least 30 days with a right knee problem. No further surgery is planned on the knee operated on last December 7, but the doctor ordered additional rest.

Cepeda SAN Francisco Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants Floyd Jergesen

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