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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1965

Page

7

He's Battered Again What Is Wrong With Angels Dean Chance

Dean Chance struggled for the Angels as Chicago White Sox battered him for an 8-3 win. The 1964 Cy Young winner gave up six runs in 2 2/3 innings after posting a 20-9 record last season and a 3.88 ERA this year.

Murray Chass Associated Press Dean Chance Cy Young Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Chance White Sox Chicago Iitcher Joe Horlen

Flowers Impatient With Hurdle Record at Georgia Meet

Richmond Flowers Jr did not favor his times in the high hurdles at the Georgia Track and Field Championships He complained he knocked down too many hurdles The Alabama attorney general’s son and Montgomery high school senior was competing in college hurdles for only the third time and hit six hurdles in the qualifiers and five in the finals

Atlanta Richmond Flowers Jr Flowers Alabama Montgomery

Cassius Clay Guards At Weigh-In Amid Hype For Liston Fight

In Lewiston Maine police from state county and city guard Cassius Clay around the clock as he works toward another controversial plan to dethrone Sonny Liston. The heavyweight says the event will be more exciting than the previous confrontation and could outshine the weigh-in itself with a dramatic buildup.

Lewiston Maine Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Mighty Mouth Miami Beach

Tourists Find Success Formula in Southern League Action

Asheville's Tourists surged to first place in the Southern League as left handed relievers powered a 7-3 win over Montgomery. Luke Walker excelled in relief to fuel a fifth inning rally while Lynchburg and Columbus fell a game back. Chattanooga and Charlotte split a doubleheader. Charlotte won 2-1 in 14 innings, Chattanooga 1-0. Birmingham beat Lynchburg 6-1, Knoxville defeated Columbus 5-2.

Associated Press Asheville Luke Walker Montgomery Lynchburg Columbus Chattanooga Charlotte Birmingham Knoxville Chicago SAL Detroit Cleveland Cela New York Washi Kansas City Bening Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Milwaukee Atlanta Toronto Jacksonville Syracuse Toledo Rochester ii Buffalo Southern League Wan Charlotte Knoxville Chattanooga A

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Summary of top American League batters including Horton Davalillo and Mantilla with counts for runs hits and RBIs. Includes leaders in doubles triples and home runs and notes on stolen bases. Also lists pitching leaders Pappas Pascual Koufax Gibson with wins losses and strikeouts.

Associated Press Horton Detroit Davalillo Cleveland Green Boston McAuliffe Mantilla Howard Washington Versalles Minnesota Blasingame Conigliaro Colavito Gentile Kansas City Campaneris Aparicio Baltimore Cardenal Los Angeles Pappas Pascual McDowell Lopez Wills Brock St. Louis Gibson Ellis Cincinnati Giusti Houston Koufax

Dodgers deploy two outfielders in Chicago and Cubs case

Dodgers use an unusual two outfielder defense in Chicago as the Dodgers lose 3 2 16 innings while the Dome helps the Astros fall 5 2 to the Giants. Johnson traded to Milwaukee for Lee Maye as Houston paints over The Dome. Cardinals outlast Mets 8 7 in 12 innings as Phillies edge Reds 4 3 in 10 innings and Pirates crush Brewers 10 1.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Houston Chicago Los Angeles Dodgers Astros Dome Jim Wynn Im Ray Hart Ken Johnson Milwaukee Lee Maye Dodgers Cubs Lindy McDaniel Dodger Walt Alston Ron Fairly Wes Parker Lou Johnson Willie Davis McDaniel

NCAA 1966 Final Four relocates from Chicago to Maryland

The 29th annual NCAA basketball championships move from Chicago Stadium to the University of Maryland’s Cole Field House due to differences with Chicago ticket sellers. The event runs March 18 19 at Maryland with a 14000 capacity, down from Chicago's 19000.

Kansas City NCAA Chicago Stadium Maryland Chicago Maud William P. Cole

Local Dixie Boys Schedule and Softball Results

The Dixie Boys League games run 5 p.m. start times with Orioles versus Mets and Redlegs versus Indians on listed weekdays, plus Friday through Saturday matches. In City Softball Chemstrand defeated Prestolite 11 0 with Legg no hitter and multiple hits. Worthington beat Jones Vending 12 9 with Miller 12 strikeouts.

Orioles Mets Redlegs Indians White Sox Cards Tigers Yankees Chemstrand Prestolite Billy Joe Legg Barnes Spence Heflin J. Terry Worthington Jones Vending Henry Miller Pennington Miller Worthington Wheeler Hightower H. Moore Greggs Landers Stephenson Murphy

Jumping Frog Contest Centennial Ends With Big Leap

Angel's Camp Calif AP reports the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Contest centennial concluded with over 50 000 spectators. The overall winner is a bullfrog named Hops from Lafayette Calif who leaped 14 feet 9 inches earning co owner Leon ard Hall 300 dollars after the victory.

Angel Calif Calaveras County Lafayette Leonard Hall

Bridge Tourney Ends Amid Cheating Scandal in Argentina

The 13th World Bridge Tournament wrapped up with World Bridge Federation officials accusing two British players of cheating. The British captain ceded all points, placing the United States second. Italy won the Bermuda Bowl for the seventh straight time, and Argentina finished third in the four-nation final.

Buenos Aires Argentina World Bridge Federation United States Italy

Foyt May Preside At Final Rites Of Offenhauser Era

Indy notes suggest A J Foyt may preside at final rites for the Offenhauser roadster at the 49th Indianapolis 500 on May 31. Trials ended after a dramatic crash involving Bob Matthusen and the field included rear engine Fords, Offenhausers, a Ferguson-Novi, and a Novi roadster with top speeds showcased.

Indianapolis A.J. Foyt Bob Mathouser Gardena Calif Foyt Billy Foster Victoria B.C Bill Vukovich Speedway Bobby Unser Albuquerque N.M Jim Hurtubise Tonawanda N.Y

Nicklaus Wins Memphis Open in Sudden Death Finish

Jack Nicklaus came from five strokes behind to tie Johnny Pott at 271 after 72 holes and edge him in a playoff. The Memphis Open offered $60,000 in prize money as Nicklaus stated he performs best under pressure and thrived when challenged.

Memphis Tenn Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Johnny Pott

Mickey Wright Wins Civitan Open Despite Raw Round

In Dallas Wright captured the Civitan Golf Open title with 283 total after a 75 in the final round, saying she never enjoyed a round more or less. Kathy Whitworth finished strong behind Wright.

Mickey Wright Dallas Kathy Whitworth

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