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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1964
Page
9
Roger Craig, a 33 year old right hander, joins the St Louis Cardinals with a 2 0 record and a 2 25 ERA in six games. Johnny Keane praises his performance and notes Craig has earned two wins and two saves for Curt Simmons as he is used both as starter and reliever.
The probable field for the 88th Preakness Stakes will be shaped by results from the Preakness Prep at Pimlico and the Withers at Aqueduct. Derby runners Northern Dancer Hill Rise Scoundrel Roman Brother and Quadrangle are contenders, while Knightly Manner and Big Pete may join based on Saturday’s showing. Blue Northern leads the Black Eyed Susan field, with Willie Shoemaker riding as the centerpiece of a crowded weekend program.
Keane lauds a steady team player and Craig as a two way man. Sadecki excelled in Pittsburgh but took the loss on a wild throw by Gibson. Starters Gibson Simmons Broglio Washburn Sadecki with Lew Burdette Taylor and Shantz complete the rotation and bullpen.
The Red Sox defeated the Senators 9-3 after seven costly Washington fielding lapses in the seventh. Eddie BressouI drove in the tie-breaking runs with a line single, while Lou Clinton and Tony Conigliaro doubled and Carl Yastrzemski hit his 3rd homer to put Boston ahead.
The U S Wightman Cup captain and four players were announced for the June 12 13 match against England. Captain is Donna Floyd Fales of New York. Players are Darlene Hard Billy Jean Moffitt Carole Caldwell and Nancy Richey, all based in California or Texas.
A slate of interleague and league games features Buzhardt against Belinsky in Chicago Los Angeles, van at Minnesota Stange on the hill, Ford facing Donovan in Cleveland, and Koufax in Los Angeles. Hendley Gibson Cisco Johnson headline the remaining games as teams chase wins.
The New York Mets obtain 33 year old Roy McMillan from Milwaukee for cash and two players including pitcher Jay Hook. Reports say the cash may be 100000. McMillan joins the Mets Saturday after being displaced by Denis Menke. The Braves also receive Jay Hook and a future minor leaguer.
Bill Haas, 21 year old first baseman, quit baseball rather than report to Williamsport in the Eastern League. Assigned by Buffalo to improve fielding, he hit .180 with nine hits in 50 at bats and no RBIs. He called the farm action ridiculous and said he will seek another job.
Federal tax collections for the last fiscal year totaled nearly 106 billion dollars, a new record, marking a 36.5 billion rise over the previous year. The report highlights strong revenue growth across income, corporate, and payroll tax streams.
Richard Anthony of Andalusia captured his second state high school golf championship title with a 143 total after final round 72, leading Lamar Smith by three strokes. Ed Brown and Ronnie Burch posted strong rounds as Mick Redd tied for 155 in the championship flight.
Milwaukee pitcher Tony Cloninger scattered six hits and Dennis Menke drove in a go ahead run with a fourth inning double as the Braves defeated Pittsburgh 2-1. Frank Bolling scored on a wild pitch after a Menke double and Felipe Alou had earlier tripled to set up Eddie Mathews’ RBI single.
Feath erweight boxer Salvador Preciado of Tijuana remained hospitalized for observation in Los Angeles after a preliminary bout at the Olympic Auditorium. The 22 year old, boxing as Barrancas Kid, collapsed in the dressing room following his self-led exit from the ring. The planned four round match against Mario Baptista, 23, was halted in the third.
Alabama’s Joe Namath starred in the A DAY intramural game at Denny Stadium before 14 500 fans. He passed and ran for the Reds, scoring on a one yard dash and setting up others. Ron McKinney added an 8 yard TD run while David Ray kicked a field goal for the Reds. Steve Sloan led the Whites with a 2 yard TD run as the spring showcase closed.
Dick Brown's double and Jerry Adair's single produced a 10th inning run that gave the Baltimore Orioles a 4 3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Detroit led 3 1 after the first but Baltimore rallied behind Robin Roberts to pull even and then win in the 10th.
Auburn Tigers beat Georgia Tech 5-1 in Auburn securing a key early lead in the SEC Eastern Division race. Southpaw Jimmy Crysel earned his seventh straight SEC win, fanning nine with two walks as Auburn collected 11 hits to Tech's five.
Two Cullman youths qualified for the state track meet finals on Friday. Aubrey Causey competes in the 120 high hurdles and Ricky Richer in the 220 yard dash. No other area youths advanced, though Coffee’s Mike Gooch led the 100 yard dash.
Mickey Mantle hit a three run homer in the first and Tony Kubek had three hits to pace the New York Yankees past the Cleveland Indians 10 to 3. Ralph Terry allowed two hits through six innings before a solo homer ended the shutout bid. Bob Chance and Leon Wagner homered for Cleveland, as Terry earned his first win of the season and the Yanks won four of their last five. Elston Howard drilled a bases loaded double for three in the ninth. Joe Pepitone and Clete Boyer added the final runs.
Wes Covington drove in five runs including a tape measure homer to pace the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11 3 victory over Cincinnati. The blast landed left of the center field scoreboard and capped a big fifth inning after an earlier RBI single and a sixth inning run. Covington received a standing ovation from the crowd.
A rainstorm delayed the second round of the Colonial Invitation Golf Tournament in Fort Worth Texas. South African Gary Player held a one stroke lead after a 68 in the first round. Officials scheduled a 36 hole test for Saturday with Sunday’s 18 hole finale unchanged.
New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 as Joe Christopher delivered a ninth inning single driven in from George Altman after a late rally. Carl Warwick tied the game with a three run homer in the eighth. The Mets, in their first two straight wins of the season, benefited from pinch hitters and strategic moves.
Tuscaloosa golfer Robert Maness shot a one under par 69 to lead the Tuscaloosa Country Club Invitational after the first round. Gilbert Wesley tied for second at 70 with Sonny Holt and Jackie Cummings nearby as 236 players competed on a 6300 yard course with perfect conditions.
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