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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1964

Page

11

Sox Gallop Back To AL First Spot

Chicago White Sox top Cleveland 8 run to seize AL lead by half a game as Horlen limits Indians to six hits in seven plus strong late rally. Ward drives in two with a homer and key hits while Stephens adds three RBIs. Siebert charged with loss as White Sox move ahead of Orioles in pennant chase.

Sox Chicago Joel Horlen Chicago White Sox Cleveland White Sox Pantner Orioles Los Angeles Horlen Indians Gene Stephens Pete Ward Ward Siebert Ramos Abernathy Bell Arcue Martin W-Horlen L-Siebert

Yankees Top Blue Moon in Kansas City With Pepitone Three-Run Shot

Joe Pepitone belted a three-run homer in the fourth to break a tie and lift the New York Yankees to a 7 9 win over the Kansas City Athletics. Mantle and Maris had set up the rally with a walk and single, and Odum, a 19 year old rookie, was tagged for most of the run scoring. Kansas City scored five in the third but could not hold the lead as the Yankees pulled away.

Kansas City Joe Pepitone Yankees Pepitone Ken Sanders Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Athletics Danay Blue Moon Odum Tony Kubek Bobby Richardson Mickey New York Maris Oduma Jose Santiago Williams Reniff Howard Santia Sanders Drabony Bowsfield Edwards W—Terry L—San Mantle

Reds Rally to Beat Braves 5-1 Behind Purkey’s Three-Hit Effort

Cincinnati Reds topple Milwaukee 5-1 as Vada Pinson hits his 19th homer in the fifth and John Edwards adds a sixth inning blast. Bob Purkey limits the Braves to three singles and helps lift Cincinnati to the victory.

Cincinnati Vada Pinson John Edwards Milwaukee Bob Purkey Purkey Gary Kolb Felipe Alou Rico Carty Alou Braves Pinson Deron Johnson Billy Hoeft Boba Hoeft Bro Mel Queen Edwards Reds Frank Robinson Denis Menke Johnson Queen Joe Torre Sadowski Hoeft Olivo Spahn Bailey W—Purkey L—Sadowski

Palmer leads PGA money list again with over one hundred thousand

Arnold Palmer tops the PGA Tour money standings for the second year running with $110,743 in official earnings, ahead of Jack Nicklaus by $8,826. Palmer previously set a record with $128,230 last year and has won four event titles in the past season.

Dunedin Fla Arnold Palmer Professional Golfers’ Association Palmer Jack Nicklaus

Jurgenson Fires Redskins To Victory In Opener

Washington defeats St Louis 17 to 10 in an exhibition as Sonny Jurgenson debuts in a Redskins uniform. Rookie Charley Taylor shines with 94 rushing yards on 17 carries, three receptions, and a late touchdown sealing the win.

Norfolk Sonny Jurgenson Washington Redskins St. Louis Cardinals Jurgenson Charley Taylor John Seedberg Lonnie Sanders Cardinal Buddy Hamey Jim Bakken St. Louis Taylor

Pro Scores Pro Football Results

Detroit 24 New York 10 and Minnesota 21 Philadelphia 20 reported by The Associated Press. Detroit dominated New York with a 24 to 10 result while Minnesota narrowly defeated Philadelphia 21 to 20.

Associated Press Detroit New York Minnesota Philadelphia

Worthington Softball Team Caps Undefeated Run

Worthington’s softball squad stunned many by sailing undefeated through the state tournament and earning an opening Region round win before a late exit. Manager Bobby Jett praised the effort, with special recognition for pitcher Henry Miller who shut down several hot bats.

Worthington Huntsville Bobby Jett Sume Jett Henry Miller

Thankless Task Department Football deadlines and expansion drive coverage

The article reflects on the pressures of Friday night football reporting with a 10 p.m. deadline and 7:30 p.m. kickoff. It notes traffic, late plays, and quick turnaround. It highlights growth from a handful of teams to well over 20 as coverage expands across the valley.

Browns Beat Packers 20-17 On Brown Groza Standout

Browns rely on Jim Brown rushing touchdowns and Lou Groza booted 42 and 43 yarders to edge the Packers 20-17. Hornung opened scoring for Green Bay with a 22 yard field goal but Browns held firm through the fourth quarter. Green Bay added two late touchdowns but could not overtake Cleveland.

Fritz Howell Cleveland Jim Brown Lou Groza Cleveland Browns Detroit New York Giants Brown Sparkie Groza Packers Paul Hornung Greeny Tom Moore Green Bay

Probable pitchers named for AL and NL games across today’s schedule

The Associated Press lists probable pitchers for AL games including Baltimore Pappas Gateswood New York Sheldon Segui Boston Monbouquette Arrigo Detroit Regan Kreutzer Cleveland Donovan Kralick Chicago Peters Buzhardt and NL games featuring Los Angeles Reed New York Jackson San Francisco Marichal Philadelphia Short Milwaukee Lemaster Cincinnati Maloney Chicago Broglio St Louis Sadecki Houston Nottebart Pittsburgh Law.

Pet. G Chicago Baltimore New York Pappas Los Angeles Gatewood Sheldon Kansas City Segui Boston Monbouquette Minnesota Arrigo Detroit Regan Washington Kreutzer Cleveland Donovan Kralick Peters Buzhardt Reed Jackson San Francisco Marichal Philadelphia Short Milwaukee Lemaster Cincinnati Maloney Broglio St. Louis Sadecki Houston Nottebart Pittsburgh Law

Phils Power Sinks Giants in a 9-3 Victory

Philadelphia, led by Gus Triandos with a grand slam and Frank Thomas driving in three, toppled San Francisco 9 to 3. Jim Bunning allowed nine hits and earned his 16th win, while Jim Hart and Orlando Cepeda homered for the Giants.

Philadelphia Gus Triandos Frank Thomas San Francisco Jim Bunning Jim Hart Orlando Cepeda Phillies Bob Bolin Bolin Yee Hart Cepeda Thomas Triandos

Bird Runs Wild In Cat Scrimmage

In Lexington Kentucky the Kentucky Wildcats Blue team pummeled the Whites 69 to 0 in a full scrimmage. Rodger Bird scored four touchdowns and added a rushing score and a two point conversion reception. Coach Charlie Bradshaw expressed optimism noting improved team morale and readiness to play.

Lexington University of Kentucky Rodger Bird Bird Charlie Bradshaw

Aging population projections in the United States

By 1970 the United States is projected to have about 20 million people aged 65 and over, up from 16.6 million recorded in the 1960 census. The trend signals growing demand for senior services and policy attention to aging.

Dove hunting rules clarified by state and federal officials

Montgomery officials and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service issued a joint explanation of permissive and prohibited dove hunting methods for the coming season. The guidance defines where grains or wildlife lands may allow hunting and where it is banned to ensure compliance by hunters and enforcement officers.

Montgomery — Conservation Claude D. Kelley Department Game and Fish Division U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kelley Game and Fish Charles Kelley Federal Fish and Wildlife Service

Yankees Buy Pedro Ramos For Pitching Help

The New York Yankees purchased right hander Pete Ramos from the Cleveland Indians for cash and two players to be named later. Manager Yogi Berra plans to use Ramos in the bullpen. The 29-year-old Cuban was 7-10 with a 5.14 ERA in 36 games this season.

Kansas City New York Yankees Pete Ramos Cleveland Indians Yogi Berra Ramos Indians Chicago Washington Senators Minnesota Knoxvelle Tenn Ralph Houk Yankee Yankees John Kings Uni Baltimore Tennessee Doug Dickey Ings Widley Steve DeLong Joe Graham Joe Falso Frank Emanuel Tom Fisher

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ZA Wes THE Associated Press American League H. Walker H. Moore R. Moore J. Long J. Dunn That Boy J. Hightower P. Peebles B. Murphy A. Payne J. Coulter G. H. Salesky H. Miller B. Smith C. Owens P. Vaughn F. Gardner B. Jett C. Porter Foyer Sonny Siebert Dina Harbor Hill Aqueduct Harge Phillip Kyle Browns American League Phils Pedro Ramos Widby Dickey Val Utburg Investments Decatur Ala Evinrude H.P Wykers
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