Raiders, Coffee Reach TVC Baseball Finals
Decatur High School hosts the Tennessee Valley Conference final as Decatur battles Coffee of Florence after both teams won semifinal games. Decatur defeated Butler 7-4 and Coffee beat Deshler 8-0 to advance. Culver pitched well for Decatur, aiding an 11 hit effort with three Raider homers.
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Gooch Leads Coffee To Win In TVC Track Meet
Ironman Mike Gooch of Coffee High School led the Yellowjackets to the Tennessee Valley Conference title with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes the low hurdles and the discus. He ran on Coffee’s 440 yard relay and placed second in shot put for 24 1 2 points of Coffee’s 48 1 2 total. Other scorers included Sheffield Deshler and Cullman with marks set across eight events.
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Hendley Missed No Hit After Flood Trip Card
Milwaukee pitcher Bob Hendley carried a no hitter into the ninth as Curt Flood spoiled it with a two strike triple in right center. Flood’s hit ended a near perfect game and preserved a 3 1 victory for St. Louis over Milwaukee.
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National School Lunch Act Aids About 14 Million Pupils
The act provides federal reimbursements in funds and foodstuffs, supporting about 14 million pupils. The measure expands school meal programs and ensures nourishment supports across districts.
Dodgers Win In 12th Frame
Dodgers top Phillies 3-2 in 12th as Ron Fairly's clutch RBI single caps a 3-2 12th inning win. Koufax allows 11 hits, 12 strikeouts, but sustains no-hitter vibes while Hendley leads Braves past Cardinals 9-3 in a standout 24-year-old lefty performance.
New Interest In College Hurler Who Struck Out 32
FARMINGDALE N Y AP More than 30 strikeouts in a game surprised scouts as Ken Widman a blond right hander for the Long Island Aggies struck out 32 in 18 innings during district finals of the National Junior College tournament. Widman also no-hit the opposition for 9 23 innings as interest from pro scouts grows in the 19 year old pitcher who dreams of turning pro.
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Red Sox sweep Angels as Stuart drives seven runs
Dick Stuart powered Boston with two homers including a grand slam to lead a 9 3 victory over Los Angeles in the opening game and the Red Sox completed the doubleheader sweep. He drove in seven runs while Boston moved to second place, one game behind Chicago.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching AP list
Major League Leaders report shows AL leaders Wagner Hinton Nicholson Pearson and others with top marks in batting runs RBIs hits doubles and pitching. NL leaders Covington Aaron F Alou Williams Wills Koufax and Drysdale top batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples and strikeouts in the season up to present. India's shrimp production is very nearly as large as that of the United States.
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Rites Held For Gene Lipscomb
Detroit AP report on Gene Lipscomb burial after his death ruled an overdose of heroin in Baltimore. The 290 pound defensive tackle famed as a Steelers and Colts player was honored with a floral aisle carried by 20 women while fellow Negro players attended. Lipscomb died early Friday after a night of drinking with heroin use.
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Big Daddy) Lipscomb
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Spain Publishes New Import List for U.S. Sales
Spain issued an import list aimed at easing entries for American companies selling in the country. Officials said the list covers key categories and clarifies duties and documentation. The measure seeks to streamline cross border trade and boost bilateral commerce.
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Indians, Braves Youngsters Crown Minor League Wins
In Little League action Tuesday the Indians defeated the Red Sox 24 to 14 with Conley going 5 for 5 including a bases loaded homer. Chandler added three hits and Penn earned the win. On Wednesday the Minor League Braves beat the Dodgers 15 to 9 at Pop Oliver Field as Richey Light secured the victory.
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Lloyd to compete in Alabama State Open Championships
Andy Lloyd the top southern ranked player and 19th in the nation will play in Mobile on June 39 for the Alabama State Open Championships. Lloyd a Trinity University student in San Antonio Texas faces Larry Caton of Pensacola. Caton has won the men singles division in the open the past two years.
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