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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1964

Page

8

Jersey Derby Focus As Kjell Qvale Tries Holiday Double

Kjell Qvale, new to the sport, bought The Scoundrel for 500000 and aims for a holiday double by winning the Jersey Derby at Garden State Park and the Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct. The Scoundrel, favored in Jersey Derby, faces a strong field including The Scoundrel’s rivals and other notable horses as racing fans anticipate a busy stakes day.

Ted Meier Associated Press Kjell Qvale So Racing Ellsworth Indianpolis Qvale Napa Valley San Francisco Scoundrel North Dancer Hill Rise Kern Dancer Garden State Ark Aqueduct Will Rogers Hollywood Park Arlington Park Delaware Park Tomasello Sufffolk Downs

Clark Dominates Indianapolis Qualifying Predicted to Lap Field

Scot Jimmy Clark may lap the field about 15 minutes after the start if his pace in the 48th Indianapolis 500 mirrors the Dutch Grand Prix. The final qualifying session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway filled four spots from 21 hopefuls, with Art Malone and Bill Cheesbourg posting the fastest times among non rear-engine examples while Clark, Marshman, Wardaver, and Foyt led the front row in cars with the Ford rear-mounted engine.

Dale Burgess Associated Press Indianapolis (Ap Jimmy Clark Clark Indianapolis Motor Speedway Art Malone Tampa Fla Studebaker-Novi Bill Cheesbourg Tucson Ariz Lotus

Seven Furlong LA Handicap Winner Cyrano Sets Fast Tone

Cyrano ridden by Johnny Tz who flew out from Newark won the seven furlong Los Angeles Handicap in 1 21 2 5 seconds. Royalty won the Top Flight Handicap at Aqueduct and Inbalance won the Camden Handicap at Garden State in last Saturday's headline races.

Los Angeles Cyrano Johnny Tz Newark Oi! Royalty Aqueduct Garden State Clem Arlington Suffolk

Tide Could Be Spectacular

The 1964 Alabama football team under Coach Paul Bryant returns 22 lettermen but little game experience. Star QB Joe Namath leads an exciting offense with depth across backfield and line, while defense is expected to improve. Schedule features 8 SEC games and a nationally televised Auburn clash. Alabama posted nine wins and two losses last year.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Paul Byant Bryant S Alabama Bryant Georgia Tech North Carolina State Joe Namath Namath Steven Sloan Tide Miami Mississippi Hudson Harris Mickey Andrews Ray Ogden Wayne Trimble Johnny Mosley Dickie Bean David Ray Billy Moseley Steve Bowman Larry Wall Leslie Kelly Charlie Stephens Tommy Tolleson Jim Simmons Ron Darby Ken Mitchell Paul Crane Gaylon McCullough Wayne Freeman Jim Fuller Dan Kearley Frank McClendon Frank Whaley Harold Moore Dale Layton Creed Gilmer Tim Bates Crane Jackie Sherill Bates Buddy French Kent Busbee Grady Elmore Ray Ray Perkins Tim Davis Elmore Dudley Kerr Bryant Tabs Namath Sim Mingham

Barons Claim Top Spot in SL With 8-6 Win

Birmingham salvages the third game of a three game set by beating Lynchburg 8-6 as Stan ley Jones provides key relief and Wayne Norton adds a two run homer. Chattanooga downed Macon 5-2 while Asheville and Knox ville won.

Associated Press Birmingham Barons Lynchburg Macon Chattanooga Asheville Charlotte Knoxville Columbus Stanley Jones Glen Rosenbaum Wayne Norton Jones Danny Murphy Ma‘een Peaches Innning Lookouts Jim Donohue Jerry May John Teeters

Torre and Bragan Praise Torre as Braves Peak Value of Baseball

Joe Torre dazzles with a .370 batting average and two home runs in a Braves doubleheader sweep of St Louis. Bobby Bragan calls Torre the most valuable piece in baseball, while Torre extends his hot spring into May with 54 NL hits and strong RBIs as Pittsburgh and Cincinnati win behind solid pitching.

Dick Couch Associated Press Boy Warren Spahn Joe Torre Milwaukee Frank Braves Spahn Torre Joe Bobby Bragan St. Louis Bragan Willie Mays Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pirates San Francisco Reds Chicago Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Philadelphia Houston New York Baltimore Minnesota Boston Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Washington RBI Denny Lemaster Brooklyn Bob Veale Giants

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