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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1965

Page

14

Dapper Dan Seeks Belmont Stakes Answer At Aqueduct

In the 97th Belmont Stakes Dapper Dan, a 3-year-old Ribot colt from Ogden Phipps’ stable, faces a small field at Aqueduct. Tom Rolfe and Dapper Dan renew their rivalry as part of a crowded Jersey Derby picture with contenders including Hail to All and Cornish Prince.

New York Dapper Dan Ogden Phipps Ribot Aqueduct Columbia Broadcasting System Raymond Guest Tom Rolfe Lucky Debonair Garden State Park New York Racing Association Mrs. Ben Cohen the Valley Farm Selari George D. Widener

Angels first division bid born from scrappy expansion

In 1960 the Los Angeles Angels built a competitive start with a small outlay and a mix of young players from trades. Manager Haney and staff used other clubs' farm systems to stock a fledgling roster while pursuing strategic signings like Cardenal and May.

Bob Myers Associated Press JOS Angeles Los Angeles Anon Palm Springs Angels Marcellino Lopez Rudy May Coston Shockley Jose Cardenal Los Angeles Sme Dean Chance Jimi Fred Newman Bobs Ken McBride Anney Gatewood Skipper Haney Bill Rigney Marvin Milkes Roland Hemond Gene Autry Bob Reynolds Ans Haney, Rigney and Company Paul Schaal Los Angeles Starm Milkes Fresno Calif Pocatello Idaho San Antonio Tex Charleston W.va San Francisco Cardenal Giants Willie Mays

Maryland edges Villanova to win IC4A outdoor title

Maryland won the IC4A outdoor track and field championship 46 to 43 over Villanova. Mike Cole led with a 24 feet 5 inch broad jump and added seconds in the 100 and 220 yards, giving Maryland its first team title in 89 years as Villanova, the defending five-time champion, faltered in the mile relay and field events. Harvard, St. John’s, Morgan State, and Cornell followed.

Bob Green New Brunswick N.J Mike Cole Maryland Terr Vva Wildcats Villanova Cole Terrapins Harvard St. John’s Morgan State Cornell Seton Hall Penn State

Four Olympic champions head into world freestyle titles

Geoff Miller reports from Manchester that 32 nations will contest the world freestyle wrestling championships starting Tuesday with the United States sending seven wrestlers. Among the four Olympic gold medalists entered are Alexander Ivanitsky and Alexander Medved of Russia, Bulgaria’s P Gordiev, and Japan’s Yoshikatsu Yoshida. Yoshida meets Russia’s Alexander Aliev in a likely title clash while the U S entries include Larry Kristoff in heavyweight and six other competitors led by Jerry Conine Wayne Baughman Russ Camilleri James Burke Robert Douglas and Richard Sanders.

Geoffrey Miller Associated Press Manchester England United States Alexander Ivanitsky Russia Alexander Medved P. Gordiev Bulgaria Yoshikatsu Yoshida Japan Yoshida Alexander Aliev Tokyo Turkey Larry Kristoff Carbondale, Ill Vantskiy Jerry Conine Tacoma Wash Wayne Baughman Midwest City Okla Russ Camilleri Pacifica Calif James Burke San Francisco Robert Douglas Bridgeport Ohio Richard Sanders Portland Ore Janan

First Loss For Giants In Little League Friday

The Cardinals defeated the Giants 3 to 1 to hand the Giants their first loss of the season. Russell Rhodes pitched all seven innings allowing five hits. Giants hitters Ricky Clay Greg Belk Mike Michels and Steve Tapscott each had a hit. Douglas Kurz was the losing pitcher. Cardinals amassed eight hits with Billy Qualman and Steve Dutton contributing a double. After four weeks the NL standings show Giants 5 1 Dodgers 4 3 Cardinals 4 3 Braves 3 5 Cubs 2.

Cardinals Giants Russel Rhodes Ricky Clay Greg Belk Mike Michels Steve Tapscott Douglas Kurz Cardinal Billy Qualman Steve Dutton Dodgers Braves Cubs

Allen Slugs As Phils Win

Philadelphia defeats Chicago 4 to 2 as Rich Allen belts a two run homer. The drive comes in a three run first inning highlighted by doubles from Tony Gonzalez and John Callison. Larry Jackson took the loss and Jim Bunning earned the win.

Philadelphia Rich Allen Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Allen Larry Jackson Tony Gonzalez John Callison Chicago Jackson Humphreys Roznovsky Burnning Dalrymple W—Bunning L— Jackson

Detroit Tigers win 1-0 on 10th inning double

George Thomas started the 10th with a double and scored on Dick McAuliffe’s double to give the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Mickey Lolich pitched two hits allowed, improving to 7-2, while holding Cleveland to two singles. The win followed another 1-0 Tigers win over Cleveland within 24 hours.

Detroit George Thomas Dick McAuliffe Detroit Tigers Cleveland Jack Kralick Mickey Lolich Indians Tigers Hank Aguirre Ralph Terry Lolich

Wrestling Meet To Start Tuesday

The world freestyle wrestling championships begin Tuesday with participants aiming for medals. Organizers schedule events across multiple weight classes and venues.

Astros win dramatic 10th inning over Cardinals

Bob Aspromonte drives in Joe Morgan with bases loaded in the 10th to lift Houston past St Louis 4 to 3. Pitcher Tracy Stallard hobbled by a back injury after Al Spangler homered, while Purkey took the loss for St Louis.

Houston Bob Aspromonte Joe Morgan St. Louis Bob Purkey Morgan Astros Jim Wynn Walt Bond Aspromonte Tracy Stallard Stallard al Spangler Purkey Bond McCarver Nottebart MacKenzie Raymond Woodeshick Brand W—Woodeshick L—Purkey Flood Spangler

Pirates Rally to Beat Mets 7-4 for Eighth Straight Win

Roberto Clemente sparked the Pittsburgh Pirates with four hits including key seventh inning single to drive in the decisive run. He raised his average to .300 after a slow start from malaria and contributed a run on a triple and a double. Joe Christopher homered for New York as the Mets led early before Pittsburgh sealed the win with three seventh inning hits.

NEW York Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Mets Clemente Pirates Joe Christopher

Bama Signs Three Baseball Players

University of Alabama baseball coach Joe Sewell announced three signees for athletic scholarships Mike Kapsimalis of Rye New Hampshire catcher Duane Coshat from Shades Valley Birmingham and John Holley an outfielder from Clarksville Texas junior college This brings Sewell totals to eleven signees this spring and Athletic Director Paul Bryant called the group one of the finest freshman squads in history.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Joe Sewell Mike Kapsimalis Rye N. H Duane Coshat Shades Valley Birmingham John Holley Clarksville Tex Sewell Paul Bryant

World Record in Danger at NAIA Track Meet

The 14th NAIA Track and Field Championships in Sioux Falls feature 11 defending champions and scheduled marks in danger. Southern University of Baton Rouge leads a strong field aiming for the world mile relay record of 3 04.5, with Theron Lewis and freshmen Anthony Gates Webster Johnson Everett Mason among entrants.

Sioux Falls S.D Southern University of Baton Rouge Arizona State Southern Theron Lewis Anthony Gates Webster Johnson Everett Mason

Little League names publicity agents for Majors

Little League President Henry Evans announced two publicity agents for the Majors. David Haney will handle National League results and Scott McClanahan will handle American League results. Questions about publicity should go to them. All results for Majors and Minors must be sent to the newspaper between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. the day after each game.

Little League Henry Evans Evans David Haney Scott McClanahan

Belmont Park hopes for 2:26 pace in Derby era record bid

Whiteley tunes for Belmont with Tom Rolfe at Laurel after the Preakness. A tan stable ace loses a shoe then ships to Delaware Park for final conditioning. Belmont field seeks the American record 2:26 3-5 set by Gallant Man in 1957. The event has shifted to Aqueduct during Belmont rebuild and Quadrangle rode a 2:28 2-5 last year beating Roman Brother and Northern Dancer.

Belmont Park Whiteley Tom Rolfe Laurel Gallant Man Aqueduct Quadrangle Roman Brother Northern Dancer

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