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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1965

Page

12

White Sox rely on knuckleball duo in late rescue win

In a tense AL clash the White Sox beat the Athletics as Fisher earned a save aided by Wilhelm’s knuckleball. Fisher, who joined in 1962, said he uses the pitch 75 to 80 percent when effective. Radatz faltered for Boston in a 12 inning New York win while Cleveland edged Baltimore 1-0 and other AL NL results followed.

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Senators Rally Past Tigers as Kaat Hopes Fall Short

Three runs in the eighth spoiled Jim Kaat's victory bid as Joe Adcock's double plated the decisive pair. George Brunet fended off a Minnesota threat in the ninth. Frank Howard belted a grand slam in a seven run fifth, boosting Washington against Detroit. Willie Kirkland drove in four for the Senators with a homer and a single while Al Kaline and Dick McAuliffe each homered for the Tigers.

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Tebbetts Signed To New Indians Contract Through 1966

Cleveland Indians manager Birdie Tebbetts, 55, received a new three year pact through 1966. General Manager Gabe Paul called the move to give Tebbetts security and praised him as the best manager in baseball. Tebbetts indicated no salary details were disclosed and expressed enthusiasm to finish the rebuilding job in Cleveland.

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Pisa to install electric bell system on Leaning Tower

In Pisa Italy an electric system will ring the Leaning Tower bells bypassing the 293 step climb. Ezio Ghilardi for years was the last bellringer climbing daily to ring the bells. The change will save him extensive effort in routine bell ringing duties.

Pisa Italy Ezio Ghilardi

Mixed MLB schedule links several night games across leagues

Several AL and NL games listed with matchups including San Francisco at Chicago and New York at Milwaukee. Also shows divisions standings and multiple night broadcasts with pitchers and records. Pacific Coast and Texas leagues note scattered scores such as San Diego over Portland and Dallas-Fort Worth results.

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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press

National and American League leaders shown for batting and pitching. Notable figures include Mays leading in multiple categories for San Francisco, Horton and Kaline among top batters, Gibson and Koufax atop pitching and strikeouts. Redacted portions indicate ties and partial stats.

Associated Press Mays San Francisco Coleman Cincinnati Rose Banks Chicago

Ford Is Sent To Bullpen By Yankees After Rough Road Trip

New York AP Four straight losses and control trouble push Whitey Ford to the bullpen. Manager Johnny Keane plans short relief duty to restore Ford’s rhythm. the move is framed as temporary with a possible return as a starter. Ford carries a 2-5 record over 17 pro seasons.

NEW York Whitey Ford Johnny Keane Ford Yankee Keane Yankees

Orioles Beat Indians 187 as Knowlton Wins

Local Briefs report the Orioles defeated the Indians 187 in the Minor A League game. Knowlton earned the victory on the mound.

Orioles Indians Knowlton

Dodgers Spoil No-Hitter Bid In Houston Shutout Loss

Houston pitcher Ken Johnson takes a no hit bid into the ninth before Washington end of the ninth inning. Dodgers win 4-1 in Houston indoors, ending Johnsons no hitter and Astros seven game win streak.

Astro Dodgers

Upsets Score Early In Southern Amateur Golf Meet

In Chattanooga Georgia Kelles upset two players in the women's Southern Amateur. Mrs T R Garlington of Atlanta defeated Lakeland Florida's Maureen Crum 1 up in a first round upset.

Chattanooga

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