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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1964

Page

5

Cookie Rojas Sparks Phillies Rally to 4-3 Win

Philadelphia capitalized on Cookie Rojas hot bat to beat the Dodgers 4-3, extending the NL lead to 1 1/2 games. Rojas drove in the decisive run with a bases loaded walk followed by a sacrifice bunt, while Dennis Bennett earned his seventh win.

Williams runs of lefty hits lift Cubs to 5-2 win over Cards

Billy Williams went 4-for-4 boosting his average to .422 in Chicago's 5-2 victory over St. Louis. He added hits against left-handed pitchers in eight straight appearances, was hitting over .440 at home and .403 on the road, and expressed focus on maximizing hits as Bob Buhl prepared to face Ray Sadecki.

New York Houston Bill Wakefield Frank Lary Billy Williams Chicago Uapi Williams Chicago St. Louis Don Biebel Chicago Cubs Biebel Billy Cardinals Ernie Banks Banks Cubs Bob Buhl Ray Sadecki

Santa Claus Wins Record-Epsom Derby Thick Finish

Santa Claus captures the richest Epsom Derby title as Indiana finishes second and Dilettante third. Owner John Ismay earns a record prize of 201,787 dollars after a late rally from near the back of the 17-runner field in the 42 mile race. Indiana, owned by Charles Engelhard of New York, takes second, while Dilettante, owned by Larry Gelb, places third.

Epsom England Santa Claus Indiana Charles Engelhard New York Larry Gelb John Ismay Dilettante Ff

Mt Vernon Tire Co Cardinals win 3 0 over Giants

Thackery pitched a four hit game to deny Elks Lodge Giants while Chris Mitchell took the loss allowing 10 batters and a lone double by Surdyke. Mitch­ell led the Giants with 3 of their 11 hits and Ronnie Waller added the other.

Mt. Vernon Tire Co. Cardinals Elks Lodge Giants Thackery Chris Mitchell Giants Surdyke Mitchell Ronnie Waller Moose Lode Indians First National Bank Tigers Mark Smith Tigers Randy Phillips Dave Kniffen Mark Satterfield Smith Willie James

Cardinals Deal Burdette for Hobbie in Cubs Swap

The St. Louis Cardinals traded pitcher Lew Burdette to the Chicago Cubs for Glen Hobbie in an even exchange of right handers. Burdette, 37, joins the Cubs seeking immediate help, while Hobbie, 28, left St Louis eyeing future moves. Burdette’s last start for St Louis was a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee, aiding a pennant race won by the Dodgers.

Chicago St. Louis Cardinals Low Burdette Chicago Cubs Glen Hobbie Cubs Burdette St. Louis Hobbie Witt Ll Burdette Milwaukee Bob Sadowski Cardinals Los Angeles

Chick Evans Aims Golden 63 Championship Tourney

Chick Evans, nearly 74, seeks to separate the older players from younger ones with a new Golden 63 Championship. Invitations go to about 1000 golfers aged 63 and over for a 34‑hole stroke play event at DeSoto Lakes club in Florida, November 12–14, emphasizing fun and camaraderie among senior golfers.

Chicago Chick Evans Evans U.S. Golf Association Chick DeSoto Lakes Club Florida

Bowling results from Fabulous Four and Twilights leagues

High Games and High Series listed for both Fabulous Four and Twilights leagues. Top performers include Pat McCreery Harriet Kelley Peg Dawson and Jack Mendenall with notable scores such as 207 198 and 530 series among others.

Pat McCreery Harriet Kelley Peg Dawson Harriet Kesley Lester Ford Jack Mendenall Elmer Rainy Patty Kelley Conita Gazette Mabel Bellamy Gene Ga Vette Conita GaVette Vay Kelley Pat Ragan

Illini Missouri schedule three games for 1969 season

Illini athletic director Doug Mills announced that Illinois and Missouri will play a game in St Louis in 1969. The teams already have two previously announced games set for Champaign in 1966 and 1968.

Champaign. TI Tlllinois Missouri Doug Mills Illini St. Louis Champaign

Sam Snead Still Seeks Open Title as Qualifiers Count

New York AP report notes six past Open winners among 473 hopefuls for 64th U S Open next Monday and Tuesday. Sam Snead, winner of everything but the Open, seeks one of 39 Detroit section spots amid heavy rivalries, with 21 exempt from qualifying.

New York Cary Middlecoff Tony Manero Lew Wordsam Ed Furgol Jack Fleck Tommy Bolt Bolt Sam Snead Snead Worsham Detroit Boll Jerry Barber Phil Rodgers New Zealand Bob Charles Labron Harris Jr U. S Art Wall Bob Goalby Johnny Pott Doug Sanders Ken Venturi U. S. Golf Association Washington Congressional Country Club Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus Gene Littler Arnold Palmer Billy Caspers Deane Beman Charles

Downstate Fisherman's Guide Highlights Weekend Angling

The Downstate Fisherman's Guide reports strong fishing across southern lakes during the holiday weekend. Bluegill and crappie led catches with notable bass weights at Little Grassy, Devils Kitchen, and Lake Murphysboro, while Lake Glendale and Cache Cutoff offered mixed bites and wildlife observations. Campers packed Crab Orchard Area as conditions stayed favorable despite cool winds and mosquitos waning at Horseshoe Lake.

Wiinds Crab Orchard Lake Horseshoe Lake Little Grassy Lake Murphysboro Devils Kitchen Lake Golconda Pope Hardin Charleston Jack Burns Belleville Bill Johnson West Frankfort Cline Skelcher Lake-of-Egypt Marion Pete Mondino REA

Danville poised to defend state baseball title in Peoria

Danville Vikings arrive as favorites with a 23-1 record, entering the state tournament at East Peoria’s Tom Connor Field. Pekin and Taft open Thursday as others like Rockford Boylan and Niles West vie for unlikely early upsets. stars On mound include Ed Orbin and John Bonacorsi.

Peoria Danville Vikings Tom Connor East Peoria Pekin Taft Chicago Rockford Boylan Niles West Springfield Griffin Rock Island Alleman Marion Rewian Maine West Ed Orbin John Bonacorsi Steve Heaton Jack Strebin Alleoman Steve Spanich The Pioneers Dave Golden Mike Gilliam Boylan Dick Noffke Gregg Narinelli Mayson Jim Shotton Dick Stotlar Ray Fosse Dallas Grant Griffin Jerry Hammende John Davsko Dick Gottfred Mike Albanese John Emery Ed Bruksch

Openers Highlight Kiwanis Khoury League Rosters 1964

Thursday openers at Kiwanis Khoury League Field begin the 1964 Mt Vernon Khoury season with two 5:30 p.m. games. Juvenile Division features American Legion versus Security Bank. Junior Division showcases Register-News against Jefferson Motors. Rosters list managers and players across four teams, led by Harold Schill and Don Wallace as league heads and with official umpires, scorers, and staff named.

Kiwanis American Legion Security Bank Register-News Jefferson Motors Niwanis John Perino Charles DeWitt Charles Rohlfing Hobe Laur Emil Hoffman Harry Anderson al Swartz Tommy Taylor Buddy Rogers Khoury

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