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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
8
Cleveland adds Pedro Ramos and Vic Power as new heroes in a day of baseball action. Ramos drives in five and hits two homers in a 7-0 win over Baltimore, while Power belted an 11th inning homer to give Minnesota a 5-4 triumph.
The National League standings show San Francisco and Chicago short of first place with Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Milwaukee close behind. Wednesday results include San Francisco 45 Philadelphia 3 2 in 12 innings and Los Angeles 13 New York 5 Milwaukee 4 Cincinnati 34 in 16 innings. Today Cincinnati at Milwaukee Houston at Chicago Los Angeles at New York San Francisco at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh.
The Tennessee Valley Region of the Sports Car Club of America will hold two days of racing at the improved Courtland Airport race course near Courtland. New spectator areas and an improved announcing system are in place. Tickets sell at the gate. First race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Practical kitchen guidance explains how to prepare an onion for peeling by trimming both ends and slicing through the skin along one side so the outer layer comes away cleanly in a single piece. This method aims to simplify peeling and minimize waste.
Giants and Dodgers swept Memorial Day doubleheaders as the NL race remained tight. The Giants beat Philadelphia 4-3 in 12 innings and 5-2 behind Jose Pagan and Tom Haller, while the Dodgers edged the Mets 14-6 and 6-5 with Willie Davis delivering a ninth inning homer. Minor ground shifts included Cincinnati and Pittsburgh wins, and Houston and Chicago splitting.
New York AP Casey Stengel sat apart on the Mets bench as Los Angeles Dodgers returned to the city for a holiday doubleheader. The crowd of 55,704 paid watched a lopsided 134 65 defeat in the opener after a 10 0 score early misprint, with Dodgers win signaling a rough day for Stengel and Mets.
DALLAS AP Lamar Hunt expansion committee says Atlanta or New Orleans may become AFL members at the Boston spring meeting June 2 27. Atlanta has applied after narrowly missing entry in 1960. Stadium issues block entry. Atlanta is testing a 28 000 seat temporary venue for fall exhibitions while New Orleans discusses Sugar Bowl stadium options. If admitted, entry would be in 1963.
The National League leading San Francisco Giants swept a doubleheader from Philadelphia 4-3 in 12 innings and 5-2 to extend their win streak to seven and hold a one game lead. Manager Alvin Dark praised balance, relief ace Stu Miller, Don Larsen, and Billy Pierce as crucial, with Pierce going 7-0 this season after a 10-9 AL year.
American League led attendance with 155,972 across nine games, boosted by a twin bill in St Paul Minneapolis where Yankees and Twins drew 39,720 for a day game and 35,635 for a night game. Dodgers Mets crowd reached 55,704 at the Polo Grounds, NL total 134,920 for eight games, combined totals 290,892. Last year AL 128,071 NL 119,926 across 14 games.
In a tense exchange fans note a retired Dodgers remark about dying with the team while others express lasting dislike for Walt Alston. After a prior season, Stengel asks Alston his weakness, joking that the Mets’ infrequent schedule may be a factor in their rivalry.
First Baptist bombed previously unbeaten Memorial Drive Methodist 17 3 to take over the league lead with a 4 0 record. David Pennington earned the win allowing three hits as the five inning game ended early. 16th Avenue Baptist beat Flint 7 2 with B Benefield winning and James Lee losing.
Kansas City AP reports Green Bay Packer star Paul Hornung said he never felt better as he was discharged from a hospital to recuperate from an appendectomy. He headed home to Louisville on a two week leave from Fort Riley Kansas.
Roger Maris told AP that New York Yankees management or anyone else urged him to chase home runs only. He said he first heard the report Tuesday night and called it untrue. Maris asked who was quoted and said the source was wrong, noting he mentioned the topic with reporters last week.
In Decatur Colt League action Tuesday night the Indians beat the Tigers 3 to 1 in nine innings. Raymond Stephenson earned the win with Lee Brown taking the loss. Don Parks hit a homer and a double driving in all three Indians runs. Indians batters include Culver Smallwood and Gary Smallwood, while Tigers gains came from Metcalf Bridges Bolton and Terry.
Tuesday night in the City Softball League Worthington defeated Prestolite 8-1. Shaneyfelt earned the win, Noy took the loss. Payne homered and Murphy doubled for Worthington. Owens doubled for Prestolite. The other game 3-M against Chemstrand was rained out in the first inning. Chemstrand holds a 40 record. League standings show Worthington 3-2, Prestolite 2-3, 3-M 0-4. The Junior Traveling League bowls Saturday at 2 p.m. at Decatur Bowling Center with eight teams, three from Decatur, competing in Cullman, Hartselle, and Decatur. In Decatur Little League Majors, Orioles beat Indians 2-1 as Robertson hit a homer and McDaniel pitched. Indians had six hits. Randy Lyle and Kent Wallace each had two. Charles Martin took the loss.
ATHENS The Limestone County Sportsman Club fishing rodeo is in full swing with $1,000 in prizes for winners. The event ends July 1. Entry is free and tickets are available from club members or Russell's Minnow Pool in Decatur, a weighing station.
Rodger Ward, 41, who dresses like a bank president, will collect a purse over $100000 tonight at the Indianapolis 500 victory dinner. Ward set a speed record of 140.292 mph, won his Memorial Day race, and led a one two finish with Len Sutton for the leader card team.
The Los Angeles Angels sit two games out of first in the AL after a strong start. The Yankees visit Chavez Ravine for a three game series as fans anticipate a possible first division showing. Relief pitching has fueled L A s early success with Grba Duren and Fowler delivering solid outings.
Australia’s challenger Gretel was loaded onto the freighter City of Sydney for shipment to the United States. The yacht is due in New York mid July to prepare for the Newport R I start on September 15.
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