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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1964
Page
9
The Courtland Boosters club seeks donations to install lights at the Little League Field in the Courtland recreation area. Funds will fund poles and lighting before the Little League season begins on June 1. Contact president Bill Collins treasurer Randall Terry James Bradford or any booster member to help.
Veteran Jim Paschal captured the 1964 World 600 at Charlotte, earning 24556 after rivals fell to wrecks. Glenn Roberts suffered critical burns and remained in serious condition. Ned Jarrett, Richard Petty and Junior Johnson were among others involved in a fiery crash.
Lighting upgrades completed on the field adjacent to Courtland High School, enhancing nighttime visibility for practices and games. Installers reported the project finished on schedule with improved safety for athletes and spectators.
The Alvin Everett Memorial Golf Tournament crowned repeat champion Lee Mackey of Birmingham, Alabama, after he shot a final round 69 to finish 205. Olaf Bergwall tied for the lead but finished three behind at 208, with Bob Steadman eight back at 213. Mackey claimed his second straight title after 1963, as Petty moved ahead in the grand national standings.
City of Decatur proposes to construct sanitary sewer extensions in Country Club Estates Sanitary District 24 with lines 10 and 8 inches. Plans include manholes and appurtenances, cost estimated at 21180.00, with a public hearing set for June 16 1964 and publication in Decatur Daily May 18 and May 25 1964.
The AP reports American League standings with Baltimore at 60 13 and Cleveland at 18 14, plus Sunday results: Los Angeles 3 5 New York 0 8, Boston 6 3 Kansas City 2 1, Detroit 7 Cleveland 5, and Minnesota 0 6 at Baltimore. In the National League Philadelphia leads with 21 wins, San Francisco 22, Milwaukee 21, and Cincinnati 18. Sunday results include Los Angeles 3 Philadelphia 0 and Houston 5 New York 0. No games scheduled today.
The Decatur Colt League starts its season at Colt League fields with ceremonies led by Mayor Gilmer Blackburn. The game between the Yankees and Tigers begins at 7:30 p.m., following a 7 p.m. first ball toss.
Boston slugger Dick Stuart blasted a grand slam in the first game and added a two run homer in the nightcap to power a 6-2 and 3-1 doubleheader sweep. Jim Gentile borrowed Stuart’s bat for a homer earlier. Orioles, Twins, White Sox, Yankees and other AL results noted along with NL scores.
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