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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1964

Page

4

Del Crandall’s four hits lift Giants past Koufax in 13 innings

Del Crandall collected four hits, including the game’s deciding run on Cepeda’s dash home, as the Giants beat the Dodgers 2-1 in 13 innings at Candlestick Park. Koufax tied and then broke the strikeout mark with his 55th, reaching double digits for the 50th time in his career.

Sandy Koufax Candestick Park del Crandall Koufax Crandall Dodger Donnybrook San Francisco Los Angeles Milwaukee Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Jim Ray Hart Nate Oliver Cepeda Rube Waddell

Bowling high scores and series leaders titled

High Games listed include Don Wilson 206 J T Tormey 202 Bob Hill 201 Donna Green 178 Deloris Poston 176 Alyce Wilcox 164. High Series leaders are Don Holloway 502 Bob Hill 492 Rich Brinkman 479 Donna Green 484 Joy Brinkman 452 Alyce Wilcox.

Don Wilson J. T. Tormey Bob Hill Donna Green Deloris Poston Alyce Wilcox Don Holloway Rich Brinkman Joy Brinkman

Midgets Return To Du Quoin Fair

The midgets, fastest-growing USAC division, return to the Du Quoin State Fair for a three day program with A J Foyt likely to headline the Sunday Monday national championship 100 mile stock and big car races. Bob Wente leads a strong field with Parnelli Jones and other top drivers possibly signed for the event opening August 30. Reserved seats are available for all three races and other fair attractions.

Bob Wente Wente St. Louisan Jimmy Davies Monticello Ind Parnelli Jones Fair Racing William Hayes Tommy Copp Fresno Calif Mel Kenyon Davenport Iowa

Mont-Ward Wins Doubleheader In Lofty Loop

Montgomery Ward swept a softball doubleheader at City Park beating City Employes 43 in eight innings and Ski 17 10. Jim Fitzjerralls Merle McRaven and Edwards led Ward’s offense. Edwards O Keefe and Burns starred for City men and Ski. Frostie meets Ski in a single game at 8 00 tonight in league action with Mont Ward leading the standings.

Montgomery Ward City Park City Phillips Edwards Wards Jim Fitzjerralls O'Keefe Cutt Merle McRaven Bob Fitzjerralls Ski Fitzjerralls Jim Burns Montgomery-Ward Frostie Mont-Ward Frostie le

Zender wins 36-hole State Amateur at Aurora Club

Bob Zender of Skokie and Purdue golf team led from start to finish to win the T2-hole State Amateur Championship at Aurora County Club. He finished 71-76 for 295, beating defending champ Dave Huske of Elgin by two shots. Earl Liff and George Howard shared third with 297, while James Mitchell tied for 10th with 305.

Aurora Bob Zender Skokie Purdue Aurora County Club Zender Dave Huske Elgin Huske Earl Liff Pughland Park George Howard Winnetka James Dutch) Mitchell Salem Jane Mitchell

Thursday's Fights by the Associated Press

In Miami Jack Johnson weighing 165 from the Dutch West Indies defeated Heeman Dixon 164, in a points decision at a Miami bout.

Associated Press Miami Fla Jack Johnson Dutch West Indies Heeman Dixon

Barber Delivers Three Hit Shutout Return Versus Yankees

Orioles ace Steve Barber silenced the Yankees with a three hit outing and nine strikeouts in a 3-1 Baltimore win as Boog Powell and Brooks Robinson homered. The victory completed a three game sweep and kept Baltimore atop the American League standings. The Angels won their ninth in a row, 4-3 over Kansas City, while Cleveland beat Minnesota 8-1.

Dick Couch Associated Press Baltimore Barber Steve Barber Orioles New York Yankees Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Yanks Yogi Berra Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Boston Cleveland Minnesota Joe Pepitone Powell Robinson Jim Bouton Bob Rodgers Bob Perry Los Angeles Angel Fred Newman Dan Osinski Jim Piersall Viv Power Angels Bill Bryan A's Oice Max Alvis Jack Kralick Mudeat Grant Kralick Reever Don McMahon Larry Brown Dick Howser Twins Bob Allison

Phils To Toss Jim Bunning At Birds Tonight

The Phillies lead the league and will start Jim Bunning against the Cardinals ace Bob Gibson in a four game series. Manager Johnny Keane calls it a big series but says it won’t decide the pennant as St. Louis aims to close an eight game gap after a 4-2 win over Houston aided by Ken Boyer’s two run double in the eighth.

Jerry Lynch Bill Mazeroski Pirates Mets Joe Gibbon Ron Hunt New York Ken Boyer Dick Groat St. Louis Bob Bruce Boyer Curt Flood Bill White Groat Bob Aspromonte Houston Mike Becht Associated Press Sr. Louis Johnny Keane Philadelphia Hts St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Jim Bunning Bob Gibson Keane Cardinals

Geiberger Leads Cleveland Open After Opening Round

Australian born Jim Ferrier, 46, laments missing modern purses as he shoots 76 to lead the $100,000 Cleveland Open. Sixty three of 159 players break par, with AL Geiberger atop at 66, while Tony Lema and George Bayer trail by one stroke in a crowded leaderboard. Defending champ Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus sit mid-pack in the 72 hole, four day event.

Cleveland Jim Ferrier Jim Jack Nicklaus Forrice America Oleh AL Geiberger Highland Park Municipal Tony Lema George Bayer Arnold Palmer

Jose Stable Versus V Shomo televised welter clash

In New York at Madison Square Garden a 10 round televised bout pits Jose Stable the 23 year old Cuban welterweight contender known for taking punches against Vince Shomo of New York the 21 year old former amateur who has five straight wins. Stable resumes his career after a broken jaw suffered in a gym incident eight months ago and carries a 22-2-1 record while Shomo sits at 12-4-1 with a rising streak.

New York Jose Marshall Vince Shomo Madison Square Garden Shomo Yan Emile Griffith Luis Rodriguez

Spahn Sets NL Record With 63rd Appearance

Milwaukee ace Warren Spahn will start for the Braves at County Stadium tonight against the New York Mets in the opener of a four game set. It will be his 63rd National League appearance, the most by any left handed pitcher. He aims to beat Grover Cleveland Alexander for the league record with four more starts to go. Mets pitcher Tracy Stallard opposes. The Braves sit 3-6 and have lost eight of nine. the Mets have dropped 13 of 14.

Milwaukee Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves County Stadium New York Mets Hell Grover Cleveland Alexander Spahn Tracy Stallard Mets Braves Los Angeles

Deer hunt permit applications require full physical description

The Illinois Department of Conservation announced that deer hunting permit applications must include height weight age hair color and eye color. Permits issued starting June 29 1964 require a separate $3 payment per application. Do not mail cash.

Illinois Department of Conversation Springfield Ilinois Department of Conservation

Bears To Put Home Games On Theater TV

The Bears will telecast seven home games via closed circuit at two Chicago theaters with about 10 thousand seats. Tickets are five dollars per game at Avie Crown and Uptown theaters. Wrigley Field box seats cost three dollars with grandstand at two dollars, and season tickets are limited. Six home games go to Uptown and five to Arie Crown, with exclusions for the October World Series LA game and the October 18 Detroit game at Arie Crown.

Chicago Chicago Bears Avie Crown McCormick Place Wrigley Field Bears Los Angeles Bears Detroit

Wimbledon Officials Contemplate Withdrawals Over Apartheid Policy

Wimbledon faces a political quandary after Russia’s Alex Metreveli withdrew from the men’s singles and Istvan Gulyas pulled out of doubles with Abe Segal due to South Africa’s racial policy. Officials consider medical certs as a condition for future withdrawals while matches continue. The day also saw top seed Jan Lehane ousted in the women’s bracket as Norma Baylon advances.

Bob Watts Associated Press Wimbledon England Russia Alex Metreveli Abe Segal South Africa Istvan Gulyas Segal Suzi Kormoczy Hungary Christiane Mercelis Heather Carol Prosen Orlando Fla Semyn_ Belitz Metroveli Moscow Jan Lehane Australia Norma Baylon Chuck Melkinley San Antonio Tex Denmark Torben Ulrich Marge Smith Karen Susman

Indiana Prep Ace SIU Bound

Ted Sweatt, Wiley High School star and Indiana prep high jump record holder, commits to Southern Knois University on a basketball scholarship and enrolls in summer classes. The 17 year old athlete, 6-5, was Wiley’s top scorer for two years and is named 1963-64 Athlete of the Year.

Terre Haute Ind Ted Sweatt Wiley High School Southern Knois University Sweatt Wiley Indiana

Speedy Rodney Wins Third Race at Sportsman's Park

Speedy Rodney, a Wisconsin owned Hambletonian nominee, captured the $3,000 Illinois Topline Circuit Stake for 3 year old trotters at Sportsman's Park. He finished a length ahead of Diller H. in 2 04 3-5, paying $7.30, $3.80 and .50. Crow d of 11,182. Diller H. paid $3.40 and $3.20, Royal Hardy $3.20 to show.

Chicago Speedy Rodney Illinois Sportsman's Park Diller H Royal Hardy

Three-Year-Olds Vie In Major Stakes At Arlington and Hollywood

Saturday features two rich events for 3-year-olds with Roman Brother and National leading favorites in the 14 1/8 mile Chicagoan at Arlington Park and the 14 mile Cinema at Hollywood Park. Real Good Deal carries top weight 122 with other strong contenders Count Charles and Close By in the California race.

Associated Press Roman Brother National Arlington Park Hollywood Park Qudrangle Louis Wolfson Harbor View Farm Little Volt Harbor View R.n.webster Russell L. Reimenson Dandy K Cecil Carmine Calumet Farm Delaware Park Johnny Longden Ieading Count Charles

Kelso Nears All Time High On Money List

NEW YORK AP Kelso the seven year old gelding from Mrs Richard C duPonts Bohemia Stable eyes a fifth straight Horse of the Year title and climbs toward the all time money list. After two poor west coast races Kelso rebounded with a V4 length win in the Straight Face at Aqueduct earning 9750 to lift career earnings to 1591452 trailing leader Round Table by 15417 as Ismael Valenzuela rode him ready for the Suburban Handicap at Aqueduct July 4 with Quadraprangle as a likely rival.

NEW York Kelso Richard C. duPont Bohemia Stable Aqueduct Round Table Ismael Valenzuela Quadrangle

Register-News Nips YMCA Team 2-1 in junior division

Register-News held YMCA to three hits as Steve Pigg struck out six in a 2-1 win. Ron Marlow scored the decisive run after an infield error in the seventh. John Wielt doubled home John Dulaney for the first tally in the third, while Pigg added a single before being cut down stealing. YMCA pitcher Bill Kirk allowed two hits with nine strikeouts in a losing effort. Dan Levin Steve Bird and Eddie Hale added safeties for YMCA. Sunday’s game: Register News vs. Western Auto.

Register-News Cil Ymca Steve Pigg YMCA Bill Kirk Ron Marlow John Wielt John Dulaney Pigg Dan Levin Steve Bird Eddie Hale Register News Western Auto

First National Lead Division triumph over UCT in Khoury League play

First National moved a half game ahead of the Juvenile division pack by thumping UCT 9 to 2 in Khoury League action. Steve Chapman struck out 13 to earn the win, while Nip Burnette doubled and tripled for UCT. The loop leaders managed only five singles as Reineger Earls Hocinghouse Gatewood and Mays carried the winners. Today's game lists Security Bank versus Elks.

First National UCT Steve Chapman Nip Burnette Chapman George Floyd ACT Joe Reineger Johnnie Earls Danny Hocinghouse Jackie Gatewood Rolland Mays Security Bank Elks

Might Be Could Be But It Ain't

In Binghamton New York AP report Dan Napoleon hit a high fly that seemed headed for a home run until outfielder John May of the Binghamton Triplets admitted he swapped the ball midair. Napoleon was credited with the homer as Auburn won 8 to 2.

Binghamton N.Y Dan Napoleon John May May Auburn Clyde McCullough Andy Pafko Napoleon

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