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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1964

Page

8

Labor Day baseball mix with star hitters and strong pitching

An uneven Labor Day twin bill features Dean Chance posting his 18th win as the Angels and White Sox stumble in a pennant race. Orioles beat the Athletics as Meyer wins for Baltimore while Stirrings of the season's stretch drive shape the AL with Wins and key homers from Gentile Powell and Maris.

Associated Press Bennie Daniels Dave Frctnetee Bob Meyer Dave Morehead Jay Ritchie Pete Los Dean Chance Aes Angel Hiatt Chicago White Sox Angels

Lynchburg Seeks Fifth Straight Victory Over Birmingham

Lynchburg aims for a fifth straight win and the Southern League pennant as Lamilie Esteins and Manlay Johnston pace the mound. Johnston scattered six Birmingham hits in an 8-1 victory to pull Lynchburg within one win of clinching the title.

Lynchburg Lamilie Esteins George Noga Manly Birmingham Manlay Johnston Esteins Johnston

Vesn Van Fastern League Scores Preview

Williamsport 4 Charleston 2 Reading 2 Springfield 1 mark the latest results in the Fastern League. The brief noted matchups show Williamsport securing a 4 to 2 win over Charleston while Reading’s score tied 2 2 with Springfield.

Williamsport Charleston Reading Springfield

Kelso Reclaims Glory In Aqueduct Showdown With Gun Bow

Kelso, the Grand Old Man of the Reds, defeats Gun Bow in the Aqueduct Stakes boosting earnings to 1,711,132. The 7-year-old gelding, former four time Horse of the Year, outduels the upstart to secure a three quarter length victory worth 70,005 dollars.

Orlo Roberts Associated Press Kelso Reds Aqueduct Gun Bow Brooklyn Bohemia Round Table Ruidoso Downs N.M Decketta W. W. Wilson Blanchard Oklo Benjamin F. ‘Lindheimer Arlington Park Master Dennis Louis Wolfson Harbor View

Cardinals Rally to Split Doubleheader and Tie for Second

The St. Louis Cardinals swept Cincinnati 3-2 in both games, tying the Reds for second place as Ken Boyer hit his 20th homer in the opener and Tim McCarver delivered a winning ninth inning in the nightcap. The club, under executive of the year target status after Devine's resignation, has won 12 of 15 and closed the gap on Philadelphia and the Giants as Willie Mays homered twice for San Francisco.

Orioles Chicago Red Sox Angeles Los Angeles Chance Morehead Ritchie Charton Dick Radatz Los Asiaqs Hiatt Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee New York Houston Stenhouse Jiman Chip Chuck Hinton Washington Joe Cunnin Senators Oriole Jim Gentile Rodgers Angels Paul Schaal Young Charton Radatz Willie Smith Smith Bob Heffner Hawaii Lee Thomas Russ Nixon Nixon Sam McDowell Heneem Held Mike Rathet Associated Press Cardinals Reds Eege Devine Phillies Dodgers Dennis Bennett San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field New York Mets Baltimore Kansas City Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Minnesota Los Angels Boston Ken Boyer McCarver Boyer Julian Javier Rick Wise Maury Wills Jim Gilliams Willie Davis Derrell Griffith Johnn Roseboro Mays Giants Jim Hart Orlando Cepeda Pirates Forbes Field Denny Menke Joe Torre Braves Menke Cubs Torre

Will Indians stay in Cleveland amid moving rumors in 1965

Cleveland AP reports the Indians face financial strain and plan a directors meeting to decide whether to stay in Cleveland or relocate to Seattle or another city. Gabe Paul, the AL club's big stockholder, says no commitments were made and a fighting chance to stay alive is the goal while losses mount.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Indians Gabe Paul Paul Seattle Wash Detroit

Walter Brown Dies At The Age Of 59

Walter Brown founder and owner of the Boston Celtics, the Boston Bruins and the Boston Garden, died at Cape Cod Hospital after a heart attack. He was 59 and had been honored in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962 for his role in building hockey.

Hyannis, Mass Walter Brown Boston Celtics Boston Bruins Boston Garden Cape Cod Hospital Brown Hockey Hall of Fame Celtics

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