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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

10

Oddities In American League Highlight Strangest Night

Reliever Ryne Duren tied a major league record by striking out four batters in one inning while earning his third loss as the White Sox beat the Angels 6-4. Detroit’s bats were quiet at Fenway, yielding a 1-0 loss to the Red Sox, despite a big run of hits in Baltimore. Marv Throneberry drove in all KC’s runs in a 4 3 victory over Minnesota after dropping to eighth in the order against Jim Kaat. No NL games were on the schedule.

Ryne Duren Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers Memorial Stadium Baltimore Fenway Park Boston Red Sox Marv Throneberry Jim Kaat Kansas City Kaat Minnesota Twins Duren Los Angeles Sox del Rice Jim Landis J. C. Martin Landis Sherm Louar Sammy Esposito Walter Johnson Washington Senators Guy Morton Cleveland Frank Baumann Tigers Gene Conley Philadelphia Phillie Rocky Colavito Ram Jim Bunning Pete Runnels Don Buddin Throneberry Kant Ed’ Palmquist Andy Carey Ray Herbert

Practice Time Running Out For Indy Hopefuls

Indianapolis observers note that practice time is near its end for drivers and owners seeking to qualify for the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Final time trials are set for Friday and Sunday to determine the 33 starting cars. tentative assignments loom for those already qualified.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway A Speedway Norm Hall Los Angeles Bob Veith Fort Bragg Calif Bob Cleberg Tucson Ariz

New York and North Carolina Lay Groundwork In Cage Probe

North Carolina District Solicitor Lester V. Chalmers says extradition will be sought for anyone violating state laws in the basketball fixing probe. He and New York County AD Alfred J. Scotti set ground rules for a joint effort to clear up the scandals and restore confidence in sports. Three NC State players Stan Niewierowski Anton Muehlbauer and Terry Litchfield are charged with taking bribes to shave points. Wagman and Hackman, indicted in New York in other point shaving cases, are also mentioned as possible figures in the investigation. The action aims to target gamblers and clean up the sport.

New York North Carolina Lester V. Chalmers Chalmers Alfred J. Scotti New York County North Carolina State College Aaron Wagman Joseph Hackman Wagman Hackman Stan Niewierowski Anton Dutch) Muehlbauer Brooklyn Terry Litchfield Louisville

Yankees And Indians In Tie For Fourth Time This Season

The Little League Yankees and Indians played to a 1-1 tie after seven innings with the Indians scoring in the sixth and the Yankees in the fifth. The game will be continued Saturday at 1 a.m. Steve Wallace allowed no hits in six innings. Hammond fanned 13 in six. Danny Wakefield struck out 11 in six for the Indians.

Yankees Indians Steve Steve Wallace Hammond Danny Wakefield Lonnie Woods Dodgers Giants Seamans Dukes J. Morris James Terry Wayne Hammond

Cliett Leads U S Shooters at Fort Benning Skeet Trials

Miner Cliett a 17 year old from Childersburg Alabama won first place with 391 of 400 targets at Fort Benning securing a spot on the U S international skeet team for the world championships in Oslo Norway June 7 to 17. Kenneth Sedlecky of Baldwin Michigan placed second with 389 of 400.

FT. Benning America United States Miner Cliett Childersburg Ala Infantry Center Clett Kenneth Sedlecky Baldwin, Mich U.S. Navy Oslo Norway

Antonelli Weighs Retirement After Rough AL Start

Cleveland pitcher Johnny Antonelli, 31, mulls retirement after a tough American League debut with the Indians. General manager Gabe Paul says Antonelli will likely rebound, noting his 125 NL wins and past 20-game seasons. The discussion occurred in Cincinnati during an exhibition, with Paul defending Antonelli’s effort and future.

Cleveland Johnny Antonelli Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Antonelli Paul Cincinnati Reds Johnny San Francisco Willie Kirkland Harvey Kuenn John

Snead shakes yips to lead at Sam Snead Festival

Sam Snead, after claiming to shake the putting yips, opens with a 65 on the par 70 White course to take a two stroke lead. Bob Watson and Gary Player join the early chase with 67 and 68 respectively as Arnold Palmer battles a cold and sits at 70 tied with others.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Sam Snead West Virginia Sneak Ben Hogan Snead Bob Watson Elmsford N. Y Gary Player Peter Thomson Mickey Homa Rye Bob Toski Arnold Palmer

North Alabama baseball playoffs pairings announced

Ramsay High School faces District 8 champion at 1 p.m. with District 6 champion meeting District 7 at 3 p.m. Winners play for a shot at the South Alabama title. Independent teams Caddo and Moulton duel Saturday at 2 p.m. at Caddo with 20 and unbeaten records. pitchers listed. Also Pony League results and City Softball schedule noted.

Birmingham Leeds Ramsay High School Matt Reynolds South Alabama Caddo Moulton Aaron Berryman Hayward Shelton

Pitcher Closes Out Reds With Solid Three Inning relief

Paul relays a talk with Antonelli as the 6-foot left hander pitches three scoreless innings against Cincinnati. He allows one hit walks one and fans two, helping restore confidence and finish strong on the mound.

Paul Antonelli Cincinnati

Seale Shuts Down Atlanta as Barons Tie for Lead

Birmingham pitcher Johnny Seale improves to 5-0 with a dominant 9-2 win over Atlanta. The Barons slugger Francis Jacuik belts two homers and a single as Birmingham tallies 12 hits including a six-run fourth inning to pull even atop the Southern Association with Chattanooga.

Johnny Seale Atlanta Jacuik Birmingham Durango Colo Barons Chattanooga Seale Fea

Ninth Street and 16th Avenue Baptist Win Church League Games

Ninth Street Methodist defeated Northside Baptist 11 to 10 with J Sailors hitting a homer and a triple. Neal Allred and Roland Guyse led Northside with a homer and three singles. Russell Davis earned the win over J Freeman. In the second game 16th Avenue Baptist beat Central Methodist 10 to 0. B Day earned the win, Bill Neighbors took the loss. Games set for Austinville Field tonight with Brookhaven Baptist vs Fairview Baptist and East End Methodist vs Friendship Baptist.

Ninth Street J. Sailors Frank Lamar Northside Neal Allred Roland Guyse Roy Guyse Russell Davis J. Freeman 16Th Avenue Baptist Central Methodist 16Th B.bowen Bill Benefield B. Day Bill Neighbors Brookhaven Baptist Fairview Baptist East End Methodist Friendship Baptist Austinville Field

Roberts Back In Lineup As Phillies Resume Rotation

Robin Roberts, owner of 233 Phillies wins, returns to the mound for Philadelphia after a 12 day layoff. He will start Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a three game series, aiming to rejoin the rotation after a rough start this season. Manager Gene Mauch notes Roberts tends to improve later and expects him to rebound.

Philadelphia Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Roberts Gene Mauch Jame

Wall and Cupit Seek Second Round Lead in Hot Springs Open

Art Wall and Buster Cupit held a two stroke lead as the Hot Springs Open entered its second round. Ninety two other pros battled to break into the top 60.

Wall Cupit Hot Springs, Ark Art Wall Buster Cupit

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