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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1964
Page
7
Norman Rowland reports the FAA tests sonic booms over Oklahoma City as golfers at Quail Creek worry about distractions during the Oklahoma City Open. Players receive a mimeographed schedule to time the blasts while fans debate progress versus disruption.
In Cullman the St. Bernard Saints defeated Livingston 80 4 with a strong offense led by Richard Gomez who started for the first time this season collecting a double and three singles Jim Jett added a triple and a single as Bob Angle earned the win allowing two hits and four walks to lift the Saints to a 7 7 record.
In Dallas AP report, SMU receives two year NCAA activity ban not including bowl games while Texas gets indefinite probation with potential removal within one year. Officials cite violations in 1963 including extra incentives and excessive visits by prospects and alumni funded entertainments. Darrell Royal says corrections already underway.
The Toronto Maple Leafs routed the Atlanta Crackers 8-1 and 14-4 to pull ahead of Syracuse in the International League cellar. Columbus Jets split with Syracuse, Buffalo and Jacksonville split a doubleheader, and Richmond beat Rochester to climb to sixth. Jim Bronstad earned his first Toronto win, with homers by Lee Tate Jim McKnight and Bill Kern. Jay Ward hit a grand slam for Atlanta. Syracuse dropped 9-7 to Columbus. Richmond’s Ed Merritt shined as they moved into sixth.
The Cleveland Transit System warns it may stop operating special buses for baseball fans this season unless the Indians cover costs. CTS GM Donald C. Hyde says out of pocket expenses are expected, arguing it would be unfair to other riders. Indians GM Gabe Paul calls the idea unusual.
The 1965 PGA Championship will take place at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier Pennsylvania from August 12 to 15 with practice days starting August 9. It marks the first Pittsburgh metropolitan hosting since 1951 and is announced by PGA president Warren Cantrell.
A new method to generate electricity using ionized gas has been announced. The report highlights the approach as a potential alternative energy pathway and notes early demonstrations and researcher involvement.
National and American League leaders listed by batting average runs RBI hits and other stats. Notable names include Mays of San Francisco Williams Stargell Cardenas Oliva Wagner Colavito Aparicio and Wickersham among others with top marks in batting, home runs, and strikeouts.
Freddie Lorenzen of Elmhurst Illinois won the Rebel 300 at Darlington Raceway in a track speed record of 130.014 mph. Richard Petty led early before Lorenzen seized and held the duel through 300 miles. Glenn Roberts Ned Jarrett Junior Johnson and Jim Pardue followed in the top five. Lorenzen's victory boosted his season earnings to 42995 and kept him ahead of his 1963 pace.
Graham Hill won the Monaco Grand Prix for the second straight year finishing one lap ahead of Richie Ginther. Hill posted a 2 hour 41 minute 19.5 second time on the 100 lap course and earned nine points toward the 1964 driving title.
Tulane claims its 20th Southeastern Conference tennis title in Oxford Mississippi finishing with 27 points to runner-up Mississippi State 24 Georgia and Georgia Tech tied for third with 18. Primrose of Mississippi State won No 1 singles while Tulane swept several doubles and freshmen events.
Reports indicate distant space objects emit two forms of radiation neutrinos and x rays. Researchers note the emissions suggest varied energy processes and may impact understanding of cosmic events. Further observations are planned to confirm the phenomenon.
Broadway dancer and choreographer Carol Haney died Sunday night in a New York hospital at age 39. The New Bedford, Massachusetts born performer left her Saddle River New Jersey home last Thursday and was transported to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood before being moved to Manhattan.
Miss Haney was wed to Peter Larry Blyden and has three children.
About 372000 outboard motors were sold in the United States last year indicating solid demand for recreational boating equipment. Major brands and regional retailers reported robust sales across the year.
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