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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1964

Page

5

Mays Errors Highlight Giants Victory Over Pirates

Willie Mays misplayed a fly ball for an error in the Giants 3-0 win over Pittsburgh, a rare mishap last seen in 1954. Cepeda hit his fifth homer and drove in Mays as Don Clendenon benefited from Mays miscue. Philadelphia edged Los Angeles 1-0 in 11 innings as Bunning struck out 11 Dodgers. Other NL results: Milwaukee over Cincinnati 3-2, St. Louis 7-5 Chicago. Houston at New York postponed.

Murray Chass Associated Press Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Donn Clendenon Mays Clendenon Polo Grounds Chicago Cubs Ernie Banks Pirates Danny Murtaugh Willie McCovey Murtaugh Jocko Conlan Philadelphia Los Angeles Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Houston New York Orlando Cepeda Cepeda Ron Herbel Vernon Law Herber Law Don Drysdale Phillies Cookie Rojas Ron Ferranoski Drysdale Johnny Callison Rojas Jim Gilliam Tony Gonzalez Jim Bunning Dodgers Denny Lemaster Reds Vada Pinson Lee Maye Denis Menke Braves Cardinals Cubs Billy Williams Williams Ken Boyer St Louis

ECA Standings and Wednesday Results Report

Baseball standings and results from Wednesday include St Louis beating Chicago 7 to 5, Philadelphia over Los Angeles 1 to 0 in 1 innings, San Francisco 3 Pittsburgh 0, Milwaukee 3 Cincinnati 2, and more with Houston at New York postponed by rain. Today's schedule lists Houston at New York and Cincinnati at Milwaukee among others with Baltimore 5 Kansas City 1 and New York 3 Chicago 3 Cleveland 0.

St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Houston New York

Friday's Games Matchups Across MLB Schedule

Friday offers six games featuring St. Louis at Cincinnati, Los Angeles at New York, Chicago at Milwaukee, Houston at Pittsburgh, San Francisco at Philadelphia. The slate pairs rivals and division leaders in a busy hoops? No, baseball card style.

St. Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles New York Chicago Milwaukee Houston Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia

New York at Minnesota Baltimore at Kansas City N Chicago at Cleveland

A list of scheduled games includes New York at Minnesota, Baltimore at Kansas City, and Chicago at Cleveland with no additional context or dates provided. The note says only games scheduled.

New York Minnesota Baltimore Kansas City Chicago Cleveland

New York at Los Angeles and More NHL Matchups

A brief listing shows New York visiting Los Angeles and Boston at Kansas City, Baltimore at Minnesota, Detroit at Chicago, Washington at Cleveland. The note ends abruptly with a remaining N.

Baltimore Kansas City Chicago Cleveland New York Minnesota Washington Detroit Los Angeles Boston Pet GJ B Chicago Sevanevnee Boston Eee Detroit Seerrerr Ty

Nicklaus and Palmer among favorites in Thunderbird Open

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer rate as favorites at the Thunderbird Golf Tournament at Westchester Country Club in Rye New York a $100000 event on a par 72 6573 yard course. Palmer defends the title and both stars aim for U S Open prep with two wins this year. Also in the field are Gary Player Billy Casper Mike Souchak Julius Boros Bob Charles Sam Snead Vic Ghezzi Tony Lema Don Finsterwald and Tony Manero. Nicklaus says he cannot drive while Palmar is rusty after Memphis Open.

Rye N.Y Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Westchester Country Club Congressional Washington D.C Palmer Nicklaus Gary Player Mark McCormack Billy Casper Mike Souchak Julius Boros Bob Charles Sam Snead Vic Ghezzi Tony Lema Don Finsterwald Tony Manero Memphis

Pirates Hold Tryout Camp At Salem Field

The Pittsburgh Pirates announce a two day tryout camp at Salem High School Field on Friday and Saturday June 26 and 27 to be directed by Scout ing Supervisor Chet Montgomer y with assistants Al Hoskins and Virgil Melvin. Report by 9 a.m. be prepared to work out until 2 p.m. Age limit is 16 and Junior American Legion players are barred unless cleared by their Legion authority. Players provide shoes uniforms gloves and Pirates supply other equipment. Players cover travel and living costs with reimbursement only for those signed to Pittsburgh Organization Clubs. Eureka Calif Ron Thompson outpoints J C Johnson in eight rounds.

PittsburghPirates Salem Salem High School Chet Montgomery Chet al Hoskins Virgil Melvin American Legion Legion The Pirates Pittsburgh

Santo Lifts Mets With Three-Run Eighth Blast

Ron Santo hit a three-run homer in the eighth to fuel a comeback. Ray Sadecki improved to 5-4 despite needing relief from Roger Craig as the game progressed.

Ron Santo Ray Sadecki Roger Craig

Gene Fullmer Dropped From Ring Magazine Ratings

Gene Fullmer of West Jordan Utah was removed from Ring Magazine’s June boxing rankings by editor Nat Fleischer, signaling retirement. Terry Downes of Britain was restored to the light heavyweight top ten at No 10.

New York Ring Magazine Gene Fullmer West Jordan Utah Nat Fleischer Ring Terry Downes Britain

Sadecki Shuts Out Williams In 7-5 Cards Win

Ray Sadecki blanked Billy Williams over four appearances as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-5 in the series finale at Wrigley Field. Ron Santo belted a three run homer in the eighth to trim the lead, while Lew Burdette allowed a run in relief as St. Louis handed Bob Buhl his fifth loss. Chicago had tied the game earlier but could not overcome the early seven two deficit.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Billy Williams Wrigley Field Cubs St. Louis Cleveland Chicago White Sox Joel Horlen Indians Dick Ellsworth Ernie Broglio White Sox Ray Herbert Dick Donovan Ray Sadecki Williams Cub Sadecki Roger Craig Cards Ron Santo Cardinals Lew Burdette Bob Buhl Jim Roland Yankees Twins Bobby Richardson Tom Tresh Howard Hector Lopez Roberts Boog Powell Luis Aparicio Willie Kirkland Powell Kirkland A’s Wayne Causey Dick Green Horlen John Romano Don Messi Hoyt Wilhelm Ouf al Weis Dave Nicholson Claude Osteen Tigers al Kaline Detroit Fred Valentine Dick Phillips Senators Dave Wickersham Angels Tony Conigliaro Billy Moran Lee Thomas Fred Newman Bob Lee Red Sox Conigliaro Albie Pearson

State Baseball Tourney Opens With Four Games Today

PROBIA, Ill. AP The 25th annual state high school baseball tournament opens at Tom Connor Field with four games. Danville 23-1 faces Marion 14-1 in a key quarter final. Ray Fosse leads Marion with a .555 average. Morning games pair Pekin vs Taft Chicago and Rockford Boylan vs Niles West. Springfield Griffin meets Rock Island Alleman in the afternoon. Semifinals Friday morning. title game at 4 p.m.

Probia, Ill Tom Connor Field Danville Vikings Marion Wildcats Marion Ray Fosse Pekin Taft Chicago Rockford Boylan Niles West Springfield Griffin Rock Island Alleman Maine West Boylan

Settle a REACUES The Liberty Petroleum Cubs lose 7 0

Mt. Vernon Tire Co Cardinals shut out Liberty Petroleum Cubs 7 to 0. Randy Arnett struck out 15 while allowing three base runners. Marty Cox Thackery and Arnett each had two hits for the Cardinals. Brehm Hanna Yankees beat Moose Lodge Indians 13 to 6 as Wilkins wins in relief. Rick Salyer leads with two doubles and a single. Mays Young Kendricks homer for the Indians.

Liberty Petroleum Cubs Mt. Vernon Tire Co. Cardinals Randy Arnett Johnny Baal Marty Cox Thackery Arnett Brehm-Hanna Yankees Moose Lodge Indians Wilkins Yankees Griffin Cox Indians James Kendricks Rick Salyer Mays Young

Clay vows to convert Patterson if they fight in future

Cassius Clay arrives in Cairo amid 18 days of visit and declares he would convert Floyd Patterson to Islam if he ever fights him. He criticizes Patterson as Catholic and says Allah would help him beat and convert him in the ring. About 2,000 greet Clay, including moslem sheikhs, at his arrival.

Cairo Cassius Clay Floyd Patterson Clay Patterson Allah Lagos Nigeria Egypt Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs

Dominguez Beats Mamarelli In Miami Lightweight Bout

Henry Dominguez of Odessa Texas outpointed Tony Mamarelli of Miami in a ten round lightweight matchup held in Miami Florida. Dominquez controlled the action with steady boxing and accuracy earning the decision over Mamarelli.

Miami Fla Henry Dominguez Odessa Tex Tony Mamarelli

Whitey Ford wins 6th for Yankees in 3-0 victory

Whitey Ford pitched the New York Yankees to a 3-0 win over Minnesota, improving to 6-1 with his fourth shutout and lowering his ERA to 1.53. He carried his hot form as teammate Ralph Terry praised his head, arm and heart triple play.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Whitey Ford Ralph Terry Terry Minnesota Ford New York Yankees Boston Dick Radatz Whitey Robin Roberts Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Drool Horlen Chicago White Sox Cleveland Washington Detroit Los Angeles Angels Elston Howard

Mt Vernon Legion Dogs Olney In Park Tonight

Mt Vernon American Legion baseball opens a three game homestand at city park diamond at 7 30 facing Olney Legion. Manager Norman Fowler aims for first win behind Woodlawn star Lowell Lloyd. Mt Vernon lost opener to Mt Carmel. Tonight’s probable lineup includes Cox Waller Best Saller Wallace Henry Carpenter Williams Lloyd.

Mt. Vernon American Legion Olney Legion Norman Fowler Jefferson Post Woodlawn High School Lowell Lloyd Olney Mt. Carmel Legion Bridgeport Effingham Bill Cox Bobby Waller Mike Best Johnny Saller Don Wallace Tom Henry Floyd Carpenter Butch Williams

Dyche Stadium Not Available To Pro Football

Northwestern University will not allow Dyche Stadium to be used by a Chicago AFL entry. Texas oilman Nash J. Dowdle had threatened to withdraw his Chicago franchise petition if leasing the stadium did not occur promptly. Northwestern president J Roscoe Miller cited neighborly respect and potential financial gains as reasons against the arrangement. Dowdle’s Chicago partners include James H. Murphy who expressed disappointment, and Dowdle has posted $25,000 earnest money for the AFL franchise.

Evanston, Ill Northwestern University Chicago Texas Nash J. Dowdle J. Roscoe Miller Northwestern James H. Murphy Dowdle Midland Tex Murphy AFL

Peak Form Still To Come In Belmont Stakes Showdown

Northern Dancer heads to the Belmont Stakes with peak form expected to arrive later, per trainer Horatio Luro and rival conditioner Jimmy Conway. The field includes Orientalist Quadrangle Orientalist Roman Brother and others, as the 96th Belmont field tightens with post time set for 3 45 p.m. EST and NBC coverage.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press NEW York Northern Dancer Horatio Luro Nearactic Natalma Luro Jimmy Conway Dancer Belmont Count Fleet Pent E. P. Taylor Windfields Farm Hill Rise George A. Pope Jr ST. Louis Wolfson Paul Mellon John Galbreath

Mt Vernon Jaycee Junior Golf Tourney at two courses

Entries are open for boys up to 18 to compete in the Mt. Vernon Jaycees Junior Golf Tourney. First 18 holes at Homestead on June 15, final 18 at Indian Hills on June 16. Tee-off 8 am. Two divisions group I 14 and under and group II 15 to 17. Winners advance to state meet at Moline July 20-22. Registration $2. contact Bob Barbieri for details.

Homestead Indian Hills MTV Jaycee Mt. Vernon Moline Bob Barbieri

City Employes Defeat Frostie in Softball Duel

City Employes topped Frostie 8 to 6 as Jack Cluck pitched a six hitter. Gene Howard started for Frostie and Cliff Hawkins hit a homer for Frostie. In the nightcap Montgomery-Ward erased an 8-0 deficit to beat Machinists 12 to 8 in eight innings, with Paul Odle the winning pitcher and Gene Mullins the loser.

Jack Cluck City Employes Frostie Gene Howard Cliff Hawkins Montgomery-Ward Paul Odle Gene Mullins

High School Baseball Scores and Delays Across Iowa

Quad Cities defeated Waterloo 10 to 7 while Fox Cities beat Cedar Rapids 5 to 2. Wisconsin Rapids won 5 to 2 against Dubuque. Clinton edged Decatur 2 to 1. Quincy at Burlington game delayed.

Associated Press Quad Cities Waterloo Fox Cities Cedar Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Dubuque Clinton Decatur Quincy Burlington

Cubs' Trainer Is Hurt Critically

CHICAGO AP A Scheuneman 51 day trainer for the Chicago Cubs was struck by a car early today and critically hurt. He was brought to Edgewater Hospital where doctors said he was in shock with both legs crushed and amputation might be necessary.

Chicago Scheuneman Chicago Cubs Minneapolis Edgewater Hospital

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