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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1964

Page

12

Worthington Tops Region Meet Clinching Softball Victory

Worthington Coolers of Decatur extended their Southeastern Regional tournament lead in Huntsville with a 4-1 win over Southern Metals of Birmingham. Pitcher Henry Miller dominated, striking out 19 and collecting four hits on offense, while Frank Gardner hit a two run homer and Charlie Owens added a clutch single. Worthington faces Chemstrand Pensacola tonight as the double elimination event continues.

Versalles Pappas Earl] Battey Gary Peters Chicago White Sox Orioles Detroit Dean Chance Los Angeles Angels New York Yankees Lee Stange Cleveland Washington Kansas City Boston Sam Bowens Luis Aparicio Dick An Peters Bill Skowron White Sox Philip Kyle Huntsville Worthington Decatur Ole’ Man River Sheffield Southern Metals Birmingham Rock of Gibraltar Henry Miller Miller Oak Grow Food Market Aerodecks Aircraft Miami Superior Motors Tampa Fla Ozzie Mobile Chemstrand Pensacola Brown Engineering Clearwater Lee Bobby Murphy Murphy Frank Gardner Johnny Long Charlie Owens Lowe Ray Stephenson Bobby Jett the Daily Leroy Beddingfield Jett Beddingfield Paul Bennett

Vols Open Practice on New Field Ahead of Dothan Clash

Decatur coach Bobby Shaneyfelt announced Walter Jackson Field will serve as the Vols new practice site after city approval, replacing the crowded field behind the Fire Station. He criticized last week's 38 10 loss to Russellville and vowed nightly workouts to end the slump. Decatur meets Dothan Saturday then Marion Institute next, with 1 2 record and new signees Rhea Greenwell and Tommy Wright.

Decatur Bobby Shaneyfelt Shaneyfelt Walter Jackson Vols Fire Station Two Shaney Felt Russellville Dothan Rebels Marion Marion Institute Decatur Civitan Club Rhea Greenwell Tommy Wright Red Raider

Sports Card Brief Highlights Early Season Matchups and Player Bets

The schedule lists games across cities including San Francisco Houston New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee St Louis and Charlotte with several pitchers and batters noted. A player discussed by name intends to start at fullback and mentions Wright and Greenwell as first game defenders.

Houston San Francisco Wiimiadeus Resorts New York Pittsburgh Perry Fisher Philadelphia Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis Huntsville Rocket Wright Greenwell

Southern League race tightens as Lynchburg tops Birmingham 10-8

The Birmingham Barons relinquished their early lead to the Lynchburg White Sox in a 10-8 win for Lynchburg in a three game series finale. New Birmingham faces Charlotte next while Lynchburg plays Eville and the Barons chase a return to form. Columbus beat Knoxville 10-5 and Asheville beat Charlotte 5-1 as Don Larsen homered for Asheville and Frank Obregon and Tom Tischinski helped Columbus.

Associated Press Birmingham Barons Redhot Lynchburg White Sox Columbus Knoxville Asheville Charlotte Macon Chattanooga Birmingham Manly Johnston Larsen Center Field Tom Tischinski Roy White Ron Solomini Yankees

Chance Wins 17th as Indians Beat Yankees in Slim Victory

Jim Bouton took the loss after Hank Aguirre gave up two runs on errors and doubles by Pete Ward and Mike Hershberger. Bob Chance tied for the American League lead with 17 wins after helping the Indians edge the Yankees, with Joe Adcock and Willie Smith contributing key hits. Max Alvis Leon Wagner and Don Stange provided support as Cleveland secured its 11th win in 12 games.

Peters Pete Ward Mike Hershberger Hank Aguirre Chance Chucagé Juan’ Pizarro Yankees Joe Adcock Willie Smith

Limestone slate ball schedule seeds key matchups

Limestone slate tonight features Buckhorn at East Limestone and West Limestone at Clements with all games at 7 30 p m Ardmore hosts Hazel Green in a 7 30 p m contest East Limestone Ardmore and Clements remain unbeaten heading into Friday night action

Buckhorn East Limestone West Limestone Clements Ardmore Hazel Green

Labor Day Golf Tourney Set for Decatur Club

The annual Labor Day golf tournament runs this weekend at Decatur Country Club with 36 hole medal play. The 18 hole qualifying round can be Saturday or Sunday, followed by the final 18 on Monday. Players are grouped into flights by the qualifying score.

Decatur Country Club

Hanner Makes Squad Again

Green Bay veteran coach and lineman Dave Hanner has earned a spot with the Packers for his 13th NFL season. The longtime figure, referred to as the granddaddy of the club, will return to the roster in Green Bay Wisconsin.

Green Bay, Wis Dave Hanner Green Bay Packers

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