Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 120, Decatur, Adams County, 21 May 1963 — Page 7

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1963

I ■ rfjte K . <,, || Iw W| •-- HOW’S IT FlT?— Dick Omlor, catcher for the Decatur Catholic baseball team, tries a cap on for size on Tony Stapleton, Homestead 11, during the Wildcat League signup Saturday. Coach Jerry Mitchel is signing up Jett Niblick, 222 S. Third St., while Dob Bracey is watching the hat fitting. — (Photo by Mac Lean) ■L/ jr* i ■-■' j? -\i : wxil

WILDCAT SIGN-L'P— Sqme 383 boys signed up for the Decatur Wildcat League Saturday morning. Coaches Jerry Mitchel, Bill McColly, and George Waning, left to right, are pictured above, seated at the table. Terry Myers, Decatur Catholic pitcher, is shown adjusting the cap of one boy, while a youngster at the right looks on and a third boy fills out his application. Any boys who did not sign up Saturday may do so at their respective field sites when play opens.—(Photo by Mac Lean)

Angola Clinches Tie For Crown Angola edged out Kendallville, 1-0, in an NEIC game at Angola Monday, as the Hornets assured themselves of no worse than a tie for the conference championship this season. The win gives the Hornets a conference record of six victories anti only one loss, at the hands of New Haven. Angola got only one hit off Kendallville hurler Jim Reick, but used it to score the only run of the game Monday. Dick’Waters walked in the first inning, stole second, and rode home on Jack Deller’s single. Kendallville got only three hits off Eric Hall, ’Angola’s slick lefty, who struck out 14. RHE Kendallville 000 000 o—o 3 1 Angola 100 000 0-1 11 Reick and Hawkins; Hall and Sapp. Water Stains If water has stained some of your fiard wood floors, rub the spots with a doth dampened in turpentine, using* a circular motion while rubbing Dry with a clean cloth.

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Major Leagues American League W L Pct. GB Chicago — 22 15 .595 — Baltimore 22 15 .595 — New York 18 13 .581 1 Boston 19 14 .576 1 Kansas City 20 15 .571 1 Cleveland 16 16 .500 3% Los Angeles 18 23 .439 6 Minnesota 15 21 .417 6 ; /2 Detroit 14 21 .400 7 Washington 14 25 .359 9 Monday’s Results Chicago 5, Washington 4. Cleveland 7, Los Angeles 5. Baltimore 6, Detroit 0. Minnesota 6, Boston 5. Only games scheduled. National League W L Pct. GB San Francisco .. 24 15 .615 — Los Angeles .... 23 16 .590 1 St. Louis ..20 19 .513 4 Chicago 19 18 .514 4 Milwaukee 19 20 .487 5 Cincinnati 17 18 . 486 5 Pittsburgh 17 19 .472 Philadelphia 17 20 .459 6 Houston 18 22 .450 Ws New York 16 23 .410 8 Mmiday’s Results Houston 2, Pittsburgh 0. Only gaipes scheduled.

Thane Custer Heads High School Golfers Thane Custer, senior, was elected captain of the 1963 Decatur high school golf team at a squad meeting. Custer has been a regular all four seasons, playing a total of 65 matches. He has played in the number one position for the past two years, maintaining an average of 41.3 in 37 matches. Ten boys competed in sev&p or more matches this year. They are Thane Custer, Alan Kalver, Barry Burnett, Dick Justice, Sim Hain, Gary Schultz, Gary Hammond, Tom Baxter, Rick Doty and, Lynn Sheets. Others who saw action in one or more matches were John Beeler, Andy Crider, Dave Snell and Gary Myers. Custer was the only senior on the squad. The Jacket golfers, coached by Harry Dailey, had a season record of 14 wins and- five losses in dual meets, finished second in a quadrangular meet, and fifth in 10 teams in the Northeastern Indiana conference meet. In the sectional at Logansport last Friday, Decatur was one of six teams forced to withdraw after nine holes due to heavy rain and darkness. The Decatur golfers did not tee off until late, but managed to finish the first nine even bogey, despite the rain. In an interclass tourney last week, the juniors won with a fourman total of 376. Best scores were •sophomore Burnett’gfß? and freshman Hain’s 88, but the juniors had better balance. Tar Stains If there are tar stains on silk or worsted materials, try rubbing them with alcohol.

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Today's Sport Parade (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.l By OSCAR FRALEY UPI Sports Writer NEW YORK (UPI) — Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, broke a long silence today to tell of the moment Ernie Davis received his message of death and the day last week “when he came io say goodbye.” Modell, a sensitive man, hesitates even now to reveal the details. Davis, the All-America halfback from Syracuse who will be buried Wednesday in Elmira, N Y., died of the most severe and acute type of leukemia. “The thing to fear is that average people with less acute cases will say ‘How can I conquer something a big, strong football player couldn’t beat?’ ” he says. "They must take strength from his courage and realize that he did the impossible for eight months and that with less acute, cases people live long, long careers.” And it is the courage of the man Modell remembers best. Last Aug. 1, after the original tests on Davis, Modell was told that Ernie had four weeks to live. But by Oct. 6 doctors reported 100 per cent remission and Davis was called into Morell's office where the Browns’ owner waited with two doctors. Halt Only Temporary The doctors told Modell that it was only temporary remission and that Davis “didn’t have a Chinaman’s chance.” “Ernie was perspiring when he sat down but he was completely expressionless,” Modell recalls. “Then the doctors told him what he had.” “How. serious is it?” he asked, quietly. “It’s serious,” one doctor admitted. “But it’s totally remissive now. People have lived with this for years.” Davis nodded , and, Modell remembers, "seemed almost relieved now that he knew exactly what he was fighting.” Davis asked that nothing be said about his condition but agreed when Modell pointed out that his continuing activity might be an inspiration to others fighting the disease'. Ernie never fought harder on the gridiron than he did in the weeks that followed. But, because of the severity of his case, it was only a matter of time. “Usually he would call rhe whenever he went into the hospital for a transfusion,” Modell said ilySuddenly Becomes Critical Then, last Thursday there was a call for Modell from the hospital advising him that Ernie’s condition suddenly had become critical- “ Earlier in the week he had bought a set of golf clubs,” Modell said. “But Thursday before he went into the hospital he dropped into the office. He didn’t look good but he still was able to smile when he said he was going into the hospital ‘for a couple of days.’ ” They groped for conversation. This time was different from the others. “I’m sure,” Modell asserted, “that he had a premonition. I think he came to say goodbye.” Then he left, walking straight, if not strong, and with a proud, unyielding set to his shoulders. Davis entered the hospital Thursday at 2 p.m. Saturday and at 2 a.m. he died. “We’ve set up the Ernie Davis Leukemia Foundation,” Modell said. “Contributions can be sent to it at Cleveland, 1, Ohio. This way Ernie undoubtedly will make a bigger contribution to mankind than if he had broken every scoring record in the pro football books.” i-

Jackets Edge New Haven In Extra Inning Coach Bill McCollv’s Decatur Yelow Jackets moved to within one victory of an NEIC conference baseball championship Monday, as they edged New Na ven by a 2-1 count in e<ight innings. A perfect bunt by Sam Blythe and a long triple by Max Elliott were the big blows,, as the Jackets rallied to tie the game in the seventh innings and win the contest in the eighth frame. The victory gives the Yellow Jackets a 5-1 conference record, and thev will seek to clinch a share of the 1963 title Wednesday when they entertain Columbia City at Worthman Field. Angola f inished its .season with a 1-0 squeaker over Kendallville Monday, to wind up with a 6-1 mark for the conference. A win Wednesday would give the Jackets an identical record and a share of the NEIC diadem. 10-4 Overall Monday’s win was the tenth of the season for the Jackets against only four losses. Righthander Denny Cookson chalked up his eighth win of the season against a single loss, and his fifth conference win against the one loss. Cookson fanned nine and walked only two, while scattering four New Haven hits. He was real rugged in the last seven innings, allowing only four baserunners, two on errors. New Haven scored its lone run in the opening inning and it looked as if the single, tally would stand up until Blythe, in a pinch-hitting role, laid down a perfect squeeze bunt with one out in the seventh to tie mattecs. Dave Gay opened the last chance for the Jackets with a walk and went to third when Emerick, New -Haven hurler, threw' wild On Bob Ladd’s sacrifice' bunt. Tbm Maddox was purposely passed to load the bases. Gay was forced at the plate as Bill Conrad grounded out, but Blythe hit for Tony Rieff and laid down a perfect bunt on the first base line, scoring Bob Ladd on the squeeze to tie the contest. Emerick retired the next two batters Elliott, lefty-hitting centerfielder, laced a triple to the corner of the rightfield fence to open the extra inning. After Gregg Ladd ground out, Emerick purposely Practice Schedules TUESDAY White Sox, 6 p. m., Homestead. Cardinals, 6 p. m., Hanna. Cubs, 6 p. m., McMillen. Wednesday Whtie Sox, 4 p. m., Homestead. Thursday White Sox, 6 p. m., Homestead. Friday White Sox, 4 p. m., Homestead. Saturday White Sox, 2 p. m., exhibition game, Homestead.

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Duffer's Divots: Morningstar's Retain City Golf League Lead

by Dick Reidenbach The golf season is here! As the golf season progresses into full swing, there will appear on Tuesdays a new golf column known as “Duffer’s Divots.” This report will cover city league play, golf news and events announced by the Decatur Golf course and PGA pro Luke Majorki. All leagues that wish to have coming events and league standings listed in this column are urged to contact the pro shop. Morningstar’s Leads Morningstar’s Auto Sales leads the City golf league for the third consecutive week. Last year’s champions scored a total of 10 points to increase their total to 27. In second place is the Decatur Daily Democrat with 24 points. 11113 team also won 10 points in Monday night's competition. Leland Smith Insurance moved to third place with 22 points, by winning 10 points last night. Low medalist for Monday night's league was Don Elder with a par round of 36. Trailing one over par at the end of eight hojes, Elder walked Gay and Bob Ladd to fill the bases. First baseman Tom Maddox cracked a grounded to shortstop, and Circle threw to the plate in time to nip Elliott, but Rohrbacher, Bulldog catcher, dropped the throw and Elliott scored to put the Jackets one win away from the conference title. New Haven scored its only run in the opening inning on the only two walks issued by Cookson, a single, and a late throw to the plate on a ground ball. Decatur reached Emerick for only two hits. Dave Gay got the other blow when he tripled to the fence in left Centerfield to start the second frame. On an attempted double steal, he was called out at the plate on a disputed call. The reserve team plays Portland at 5 o’clock this afternoon at Worthman field, with the varsity squads playing the second encounter under the lights, weather permitting. NEW HAVEN ~ AB RHE E. Fox, If 4 0 0 0 Circle, ss 3 10 1 Carnes, 3b 4 0 2 0 B. Fox, 2b 3 0 0 0 Federspiel, cf 3 0 0 0 Bailey', cf 0 0 0 0 Armstrong, lb 3 0 11 Hook, rs 3 0 0 0 Rohrbacher, c -—. 3 0 0 3 Emerick, p 3 0 11 Totals 29 1 4 6 DECATUR ABRHE Cookson, p 4 0 0 0 Elliott, cf — 4 110 G. Ladd, c... 4 0 0 1 Gay, ss 2 0 10 B. Ladd, If .3 J 0 0 Maddox, lb 2 0 0 0 Conrad, rs 3 0 0 0 Egly, 2b 2 0 0 0 Martin — A 0 0 0 0 Rieff, 2b 0 0 0 0 Blythe — B 0 0 0 0 Thieme, 3b, 2b 0 0 0 1 Custer, 3b, 2b 3 0 0 0 . Totals — 27 2 2 2 A—Ran for Egly in 6th B—Sacrificed for Rieff in 7th. Score by innings 12345678 T New Haven 10000000 1 Decatur 00000011 2

birdied the final hole for his par round. L Handicap Tournament Sunday Luke Majorki, pro and owner of the Decatur golf course, announced today that an 18-hole individual handicap tournament will be held Sunday, May 26. Golfers are to make up their own three-somes or four-somes. Teeoff time is from 6 a. m. to 1 p. ;n. Majorki added that competing golfers in the tournament may enter the national golf day competition against Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus. Full handicaps are recognized and medals will be given to the winners. Last year, 27 medals were awarded to local golfers. Junior Program All young golfers attending the junior golf program sessions at the local course are reminded to attend Wednesdav's session. All persons wishing to play in the junior league must attend the final three sessions to be eligible for the league. City League ...........J W L Morningstar Auto Sales ... 27 9 Decatur Daily Democrat .. 24 12 Leland Smith Insurance .. 22 14 Lifers . 20 16 Holthouse-on-the-Highway._ 17 19 First State Bank 16 20 Sherwin-Williams Co. 16 ,20 Gerber’s Super Market —l6 20 Decatur Casting Co, . 12 14 Decatur Industries 10 26 Low scores: Don Elder, 36; Bob Helm, 40; Bob McKenzie, 43; Jack Turrilin, 43; Tom Haubold, 43; Dick Reidenbach, 44; Paul Edwards, 44; Carl Honaker, 45; Jerry Morningstar, 45; Gail Brabill, 45; Stu Schnepf, 45; Neil Highland, 45; Ted Hill, 45. May 27 schedule: Sherwin-Wil-liams Co. vs Holthouse-on-the-Highway; Decatur Industries vs Decatur Casting Co.; Leland Smith Insurance vs Morningstar's Auto Sales; First State Bank vs Daily Democrat; Lifers vs Gerber’s Super Market.

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Major League Leaders By United Press International American League Player A Club G. AB R. H. PctCausey, KC 27 110 15 39 .355 Wagner, LA 39 148 25 52 .351 Boyer, NY 31 121 18 42 .347 Malzone, Bos 33 122 15 42 .344 Schilling, Bos 33 137 21 47 .343 * Robinson, Chi 35 128 22 43 .336 Fox, Chi 34 139 21 44 .317 Ystrzmski, Bos 33 126 24 40 .317 Kaline, Det 34 137 23 43 .314 Allison. Minn 36 128 26 40 .313 National League Covington, Phil 31 100 20 36 .360 Groat, StL 39 161 24 56 .348 Fairly, LA 38 126 19 46 .338 Aaron, Mil 39 149 35 50 .336 Demeter, Phil 34 125 21 40 .320 Cepeda, SF 39 151 24 48 .318 Temple, Hou 34 124 9 39 .315 Edwards, Cin 33 111 10 35 315 Gilliam, LA 30 93 18 29 .312 Boyer, StL 36 145 18 45 .310 Hunt, NY 31 113 15 35 .310 James, StL 33 87 8 27 .310 Home Runs American League: Wagner, Angels 13; Allison, Twins 10; Nicholson, White Sox 8; Gentile, Orioles 8; Powell, Orioles 8. National League: Aaron, Braves 13; Covington, Phils 8; F. Alou, Giants 8; (six players tied with 7). Runs Batted In American League: Wagner, Angels 35; Nicholson. White Sox 30; Allison, Twins 30; Stuard, Red Sox 26; Robinson, White Sox 26. National League: Aaron, Braves 34; Fairly, Dodgers 29; Robinson, Reds 29; Boyer, Cards 29; F. Alou Giants 27; Covington, Phils 27. Pitching American League: Fischer, Athletics 6-0; Pappas, Orioles 4-0; Herbert, White Sox 5-1; Bouton, Yanks 4-1. (Four pitchers tied with 3-1). National League: O'Dell, Giants 5-0; Koufax, Dodgers 6-1; Perran. oski, Dodgers 6-1; Maloney, Reds 5-1: Simmons, Cards 5-1; Nottebart, Colts 5-1. Strawberry Plante If you like strawberries, it’s helpful to know that strawberries are composed of about 90 per cent water. So give your plants frequent soakings, and your plants will pro, duce bigger, juicier berries.