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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1964

Page

13

Pimlico Preakness features Big Pete in top six

Six 3-year-olds race 13 16 miles in the 88th Preakness at Pimlico with Big Pete favored to contest early pace. Benefiting from Joe Culmone on Big Pete, Hill Rise Northern Dancer, The Scoundrel Roman Brother and Quadrangle join the field with post time at 4 45 p.m. EST and CBS coverage.

Baltimora Big Peter Pimlico Harriet N. Ball Falls Church Bernie Bond Big Pete Northern Dancer Hill Rose Bond Degage Garden State Park Raging Big Pete Hill Rise the Scoundrel Roman Brother Quadrangle Joe Culmone Willie Shoemaker Bill Hartack Shoemaker Hartack Dancer Chhoice Thhey Scoundrel Television Land Radio CBS

Duelling by Racehorses Sets Stage at Redcar Track

In London a husband and wife settle arguments over two racehorses by arranging a match race at Redcar Track in Yorkshire on May 19. Bearded owner Philip Bull and wife Patricia Bull will pit Karelia against Lanarkshire over a mile course with jockeys Don Morris and possibly Lester Piggott.

London Philip Bull Patricia Bull Redcar Track Yorkshire Karelia Lanarkshire Britain Bul Thoroughbred Breeders Association Don Morris

Minor League Scores From Around The Leagues

In the International League Buffalo tallies a 5 4 win over Richmond Rochester defeats Atlanta 6 4 Jacksonville beats Syracuse 2 1 Only games scheduled In the Pacific Coast League Arkansas over San Diego 11 8 Denver over Dallas 9 8 Hawaii defeats Indianapolis 6 5 Salt Lake over Okla City 6 5 Tacoma defeats Seattle 8 6 Portland beats Spokane 7 4 11 innings

Buffalo Richmond Rochester Atlanta Jacksonville Syracuse Arkansas San Diego Denver Dallas Hawaii Indianapolis Salt Lake Okla City Tacoma Seattle Portland Spokane

Mays Faces Long Odds for .400 Hitting Pace

AP report notes Willie Mays starts hot with rapid early homers and high averages. Baseball icons Williams Musial Robinson weigh in, citing breaks and speed for a .400 season, uncertain but possible for the famed Giants center fielder.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York (Ap Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Acsta Williams Mays Henry Aaron al Kaline Mickey Mantle Willie Stan” Musial Musial Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodge

Injured Kaline Ordered To Rest

Detroit Tigers outfielder Al Kaline must rest for three to four days after a severe leg injury. He is batting .224 with one homer and six RBIs, far below his .315 average and 13 RBIs at the same point last season.

Detroit Detroit Tigers al Kaline Kaline

Irradiation Shown to Increase Grape Size

A study indicates irradiation raises grape size. Researchers observed measurable growth in treated samples compared with untreated controls, suggesting irradiation could influence berry development and marketable weight.

Nylon Tire Listing Reads Like Brand Spotlight

A compact catalog entry presents several tire types including Prestige Nylon Tubeless White and Celebrity Nylon Tubeless Black with Tube Type options. Prices listed: 23.45, 36.90, and 39.55.

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