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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1964

Page

8

Wa ss Wa ss Phils Rip Houston Colts To Take NL Lead

The Phillies shut out the Colts 4 0 to seize first place in the National League. Jim Bunning allowed only one hit, improving to 5 1, as Philadelphia avoided Johnson’s no hit bid. Mets toppled the Giants while Pittsburgh beat Los Angeles to end Drysdale’s win streak and pull within striking distance.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Ladies of Houston Ken Johnson Colts Philadelphia Jim Bunning Johnson Phillies Ball Park Nellie Fox Jim Wynn Bunning Gene Mauch Mauch Lee Weyer Giants San Francisco New York Mets Steve Blass Pittsburgh Don Drysdale Los Angelesers Detroit Washington Wes Covington John Herrnstein Bobby Wine Richie Allen John Callison Tony Gonzalez Gonzalez Allen Mets Dodgers Bob Taylor Rod Kanehlj Podres Los Angeles George Altman Galen Cisco Bob Shaw Willie Mays Mays

Barons Rise Over Opponents in 6-1 Victory Run

In the Southern League first division Macon Birmingham Lynchburg and Chattanooga swept the bottom four teams. Macon defeated Knoxville 8-2 with Obregon May and Boehmer driving runs and West striking out 14 for the win. Birmingham beat Charlotte 64 Lindblad beat Charlotte, Lynchburg slugged Asheville 3 4 and Chattanooga rallied past Columbus 6-4 for its fourth straight win.

International League Toronto Buffalo Syracuse Jacksonville Rochester Columbus Richmond Atlanta Southern Seanse Chattenooga Charlotte Knoxville Asheville Chattanooga Tyneebers Birmingham Macon Lynchburg Associated Press Frank Obregon Lee May Len Boehmer Lacy West Bud Zipfel Paul Lindblad Bill Hess Lindblad Batons Hornet White Sox Sox Fred Loesekam Danny Murphy Lynsox Jerry May Louis Ertle Tom Richards Roger Riper Ron Retton Larry Daniels Lookouts

Tigers Pulled Off 7-6 Win Over Yankees

The Tigers beat the Yankees 7 to 6 as Bobby West hit a seventh inning homer and Wally Terry added a homer and a double. Terry earned the win in relief of Vick Tucker. Joe Elliott led New York with three hits. The Giants beat the Dodgers 6 to 2 with Peter Spink and Sandusky delivering key hits. Gober was the winner while Moses took the loss.

Tigers Yankees Giants Dodgers Decatur Bobby West Wally Terry Terry West Vick Tucker Joe Elliott Mike Smith Claude McMutrie Peter Spink Sandusky Gober Mike Morris Moses

NCAA to award 32 post grad grants from football TV income

The NCAA will contribute 35000 from football television income to fund 32 one year scholarships of 1000 each for outstanding 1964-65 senior scholar athletes from member colleges. The plan, approved by the executive committee in San Francisco on April 18, also covers 3000 for administrative expenses.

Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Association San Francisco

Podres May Be Placed On Disabled List

Dodgers pitcher John Podres may go on the disabled list if his sore pitching arm does not improve within 10 days. Dr Robert Kerlan will decide, with manager and doctors watching his recovery after early season arm injuries and recent start in Pittsburgh.

Charles Maher Associated Press LOS Angeles John Podres Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Robert Kerlan Kerlan Pittsburgh Pirates Podres St. Louis Cardinals

Australian Davis Cup Hope Rests on 2nd Stringers

The Australian Lawn Tennis Association announces Roy Emerson and other top players are sidelined as the Davis Cup squad is built around second stringers Bob Hewitt John Newcombe and Anthony Roche. Emerson Stolle Fletcher Mulligan were ignored after suspensions for defying an overseas competition ban.

Melbourne Australia Association Roy Emerson STAA Bob Hewitt John Newcombe Anthony Roche Emerson Fred Stolle Ken Fletcher Martin Mulligan

Orioles rout Indians in Little League minors 24 to 3

Orioles defeat Indians 24 to 3 as Kenney Springer wins with three innings of no doubt three hits. Eric Stuart adds two innings, surrenders three runs on three hits and hits an inside the park homer. Mark McClanahan goes 5 for 5 to lead the offense. Indians starter Sammy Speegle takes the loss as Baltimore improves to 3-0 and meets Tigers next for first place.

Orioles Indians Kenney Springer Eric Stuart Stuart Mark McClanahan Sammy Speegle Tigers

Mauch Discusses Umpire Trust After Suspension

Phillies manager Gene Mauch, serving his third suspension, says veteran umpires understand a young team’s struggles as he watches Houston game and recalls earlier suspensions. Mauch was fined 150 and suspended two days for using language toward umpire Lee Weyer. He expects to return for a game with San Francisco.

Houston Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies Warren Giles Mauch Weyer Phillies Jim Bunning Milwaukee San Francisco Clay Dalrymple Dalrymple Jocko Jocko Conlan Gene

Bull Signs Bear For Third Season With Chicago

AP reports halfback Ron Bull signed for a third season with the Chicago Bears. In his two seasons he has accumulated 1,570 yards 767 rushing 463 receiving and 340 kickoff return yards.

ABC Fence Industries Ad Highlights Chain Link and Privacy Fences

Local ad for ABC Fence Industries showcasing chain link and privacy fencing with no down payment and low monthly payments. Free estimates offered. Contact numbers 355 1474 and 353 8031, and mail address P O Box 382 Decatur.

ABC Fence Industries U.S.A P.O Decatur

St. Bernard Beats Oglethorpe in 7-4 Victory

St. Bernard defeated Oglethorpe 7 to 4 in Cullman on Monday for their ninth win of the season. Winning pitcher was John Trinchitella and Jim Jett hit a grand slam in the third inning to drive in the winning runs. Don Ray went two for three for St. Bernard.

Cullman

Language Diversity in New Guinea Highlighted

A report notes Papua's southeastern New Guinea area relies on Florence State for weekend plans. It states that local natives there speak about 750 distinct languages, illustrating the region’s remarkable linguistic diversity.

Australia Papua New Guinea

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