Decatur forms youth athletic group uniting three leagues
The Decatur Youth Athletic Association unites Little League, Dixie Youth and Colt League to expand baseball facilities and provide equipment for Pee-Wee and Midget football, girls softball, swimming, archery, volleyball, tennis and other activities. Aimed at ages eight to 17, the group seeks 10,000 dollars for this summer and appeals to local merchants and families for support.
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Clay Cooper title fight eyed with May London showdown
Cassius Clay faces Henry Cooper in London on May 21 in a rematch era clash. Cooper is noted as the only man to floor Clay, while Clay seeks another knockout after recent bouts. Odds list Clay as a light favorite as boxing writers weigh in on the bout.
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The Yankee Killer Fred Whitfield Beats Yankees
Fred Whitfield of the Cleveland Indians earned the nickname The Yankee Killer by slugging 10 homers and 26 RBIs against New York last season and delivering a ninth inning homer to beat the Yankees 2 1. The Alabama native from Gadsden said he enjoys the success and adjustments against New York pitchers.
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Kauai King Wins Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Kauai King the son of Native Dancer led all the way to win the 92nd Kentucky Derby in 2 02 flat before a crowd over 100000 at Churchill Downs Advocator the Chicago owner Ada Rice runner up edged Blue Skyer for third Stupendous took fourth Kauai King earned 120500 more for 240,027 this year Don Brumfield rode the Maryland bred colt to victory and owner Michael Ford of Omaha Nebraska praised the ride and claimed the win was his happiest day.
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Lefebvre Slugs Dodgers To 14-2 Win Over Reds
Jim Lefebvre hit two homers as Los Angeles bonded a five homer assault to rout Cincinnati 14-2. Lou Johnson and Don Drysdale added key blasts. The five homers tied a Dodgers team record. Drysdale earned his second win while Perranoski closed.
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Reds
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Dodgers explode for 16 hits in win over Mets
Lefebvre retired the first seven batters, then Shamsky homered and singled. Shamsky drove in two runs as the Dodgers chased Ellis early. Lefebvre, Johnson and Ferrara each had three RBIs in a 16 hit Dodgers victory.
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White Sox edge Tigers 1-0 on Martin’s game winner
J C Martin delivered a third straight single in the sixth to drive in Danny Cater and hand Chicago a 1-0 win over Detroit. Tommy John pitched effectively, limiting the Tigers to a five-hitter while Joe Sparma struggled in the loss.
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J. C. Martin
Chicago White Sox
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Cleveland Rallies To Beat Orioles In Ninth
Cleveland Indians overcome four hits through eight innings to explode for six runs in the ninth. Duke Sims hit a three run homer off Moe inside a relief effort, while Vic Power led off the inning with a triple and Chuck Hinton drove in the decisive run as Cleveland gains its 15th win in 17 games.
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Orioles Rally To Edge Indians In Extra Inning Slugfest
Drabowsky struck out Pedro Gonzalez but Leon Wagner delivered a pinch hit single to tie the game 3-3. Sims followed with a three run homer into the right field bullpen as Cleveland starter Gary Bell yielded four hits in five innings. Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson supplied early offense with a run on a double, Brooks later scoring on Boog Powell’s 400 foot homer. Steve Barber left with shoulder tension after three innings as an aggravation from his prior muscle pull flared on the mound.
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Gary Bell
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Boog Powell
Steve Barber
Orioles
Sunday Baseball Matchups and Pitcher Records Listed
Sunday games feature Los Angeles at Cincinnati with Osteen 4 2 and OToole 0 1. Atlanta visits Houston with Johnson 2 2 and Cuellar 3 0. San Francisco at St Louis with Gibbon 2 0 and Jaster 2 2. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with Veal 2 1 and Culp 0 3. Chicago at New York with Ellsworth 0 3 Hands 1 2 and Ribant Deee.
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Browne's three-run homer lifts Cubs past Mets 3-2
Chicago rookie Byron Browne hit a go ahead three run homer in the sixth inning to rally the Cubs from a 2 0 deficit and beat the New York Mets 3 2. Ernie Broglio earned his first win in three starts while Tug McGraw took the loss after giving up Browne's homer.
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Ernie Banks
Dick Selma
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Ed Bressoud
Astros place Bob Bruce on 15 day disabled list
Houston Astros pitcher Bob Bruce has been placed on the 15 day disabled list due to an eye infection. Utility man Felix Mantilla was activated and appeared as a pinch hitter in the Houston Atlanta game.
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Houston Astros
Bob Bruce
Felix Mantilla
Kauai King Captures Derby as Brumfield Triumphs
Jockey Don Brumfield rode Kauai King to victory in the Kentucky Derby. Brumfield, nicknamed the happiest hillbilly, credited trainer Henry Forrest and owner Michael Ford for the win. Johnny Sellers, aboard Advocator, said Kauai King’s performance kept him from leading.
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Brumfield
Nicholasville
Henry Forrest
Brufield
Forrest
Covington
Michael Ford
Johnny Sellers
Carry Back
Advocator
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