Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 224, Decatur, Adams County, 22 September 1964 — Page 7

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1964

‘64 Sectional Champs To Open Net Season On Nov. 6

The Adams Central Jets, winners of the Adams county sectional for the first time in the school’s history last season, will open their 1964-65 basketball sea-

Durocher To Succeed Keane As Card Boss?

NEW YORK (UPD— Johnny Keane will be given his walking papers within the next two weeks by the St. Louis Cardinals and Leo Durocher most likely will succeed him, it was learned on excellent authority Tuesday. The decision to fire Keane was reached some time ago by Cardinal president Gussie Busch, who conferred with Durocher the last time the Dodgers were in St. Louis three weeks ago. Ironically, Durocher’s chief competition for the Cardinals’ managerial job is coming from the man he now is serving under as coach, Walt Alston, who, like Keane, also will be let out as soon as the season is over. Branch Rickey, a special consultant with the Cardinals and a man who probably knows Durocher better than anyone else in baseball, naturally is pushing him for the post. Busch, however, also is giving some consideration to Alston, who has guided the Dodgers to four National League pennants and two world championships during his 11 years as manager. Durocher Leading Candidate “The choice narrows down to those two men and right now, Durocher ig the leading candidate,” said UPl’s source. Durocher’s last managerial job was with the New York Giants in 1955 and earlier this month he told me he would like very much to manage again next year. “If the proposition was right, I’d take it,” he said. “I’m grateful to Buzzy Bavasi and Walter O’Malley for giving me a job when I needed one and my association with the Los Angeles club couldn’t have been better,” he added, “but I’ll admit ! I’d like anoth-

Major League Leaders By United Press International National League G. ABR.H.Prt. . Clmnt, Pitts 143 576 89 198.341' Aaron, Mil 133 533 98 173.325 Carty, Mil 120 406 63 130.320 Willms, Chi 149 596 92 190.319 Borek, Stb. 143 583 101 185 .317 Santo, Chi 148 552 84 174.315 Torre, Mil 142 548 79 171 .312 Flood, %tL. 149 627 88 1951.311 Allen, Phil 150 582 111 180.309 Hunt, NY 124 466 59 144 .309 9 American Leanne G. AB R. H. Pct. Oliva, Minn 1150 6128 105 203 .323 B.Rbsn, Bal 153 573 76 179.312 Howard, NY 1 316 497 53151 .304 Freehn, Det 134 482 65 144 .299 Cincinnati 84 66 .560 5 12 Bbnsn, -Chi 131 490 79 146 .298 Cnglro, Bos 101 367 66 109 .297 Yastski, Bos I*2 531 Z 4 157 .296 Causey, KC 146 5.6.3 79 ’*<, Brssud, Bos 148 535 81 156.292 Home Runs National t Mays, Giants 44; ; Williams, Cubs 32: Cepeda, Gi-J ants 30; Hart, Giants 29, San- = to, Cubs 28. s American: Kill rtrew, Twins 3 48, Powell, Orioles 35; Colavi-5 to, A’s 33; Stuart, Red Sox 33;Mantle, Yanks 3?. ■ Runs Hatted In 5 National: Boyer, Cards 114; - Santo, Cubs 108; Mays, Giants? 102; Torre, Braves 95; Wil-s liams. Cubs 94, Callison, Phils 94; Cepeda, Giants 94. American: Stuart, Red Sox 109- Killebrew, Twins 109; B. Robinson, Orioles 105; Colavito, A’s 101; Mantle, Yanks 100. Pitching National: Koufax', Dodgers 19-5; Bunning, Phils 18-5; Marichal, Giants 19-7; Short. Ph'ls T 7-7; O’Toole, Reds 15-7. American: Bunker, Orioles l<-5. Pappas, "li.i-s !’> 6 Chance Angels 19 7; Ford Y.-r.ks 15 6; Krali-ik. in I'an.s 11-5. Flood, Chance Honored NEW YORK (UPD—Los An- , geles Angels pitcher Dean Chance and St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Curt Flood won the Van Heusen Outstanding Achievement Awards for August.

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son on November 6, according to the schedule released today by school officials. Leo will furnish the opposition when the Jets open their new

er crack at managing.” Should the 58-year-old Durocher get the job it will be something in the nature of a homecoming. Rickey obtained Leo for the Cardinals from the Reds in 1933 And Durocher played shortstop in St. Louis for five seasons before moving on to Brooklyn where he later served under Rickey again as manager. “Hell’s fire, Leo is like a son to me,” Rickey has said many times in the past. Coach Since 1961 Durocher has been a coach with the Dodgers since 1961, always working under Alston. The 52-year-old Keane spent 29 years in the minors, mostly managing Cardinal farm clubs, before finally making it to the majors. He was a coach with the Cardinals from 1959 through July 6, 1961 when he replaced Solly Hemus as St. Louis manager. Keane took over the club from Hemus when it was in sixth place and boosted it a notch to fifth. The Cards dropped to sixth in 1962 but electrified the baseball world a year ago by winning 19 out of 20 and nearly overtaking the first place Dodgers. They then dropped three straight to the Dodgers and finished second to them by six games. Right now, the Cardinals are in third place, 6 games out.

BOWLING REPORTS

K. of C. LEAGUE W L Pts. Baker Plumb & Heat . 8 4 11 Villa Lanes 8 4 11 Girardot Standard .... 1 5 10 Lengerich Butchers —.7 5 9 Jack & Jerrys 6 6 8 , New York Life 6 6 8 Main Auto .... 6 6 7 High Series: Paul Kohne, 507; Don Mowrey, 558; Fred Lengerich, 534. High Games: Dick Coyne, 201; Don Mowrey, 204. T. V. GUIDES W L Pts. Laramies3 0 4 Fugitives 2 13 Rebels .... 2.1 3 Defenders 2 13 Caseys 2 13 Ripcords 12 2 Thrillers 2 12 Shindigs 1 2 1 Checkmates 12 1 Munsters 12 1 Virginians .... 12 1 Hillbillies , 0 3 0 High games: B. Drake, 177, 213, 232 (622); D. Korte, 175; M. Reef, 200, M. Schultz, 180; G. Baker,193; M. Bieberich, 174; M. Schultz, 171; M. Reef, 189. Down The Stretch 2 By United Prexn International S American Leaaae Si Wt. L. Pc«. GB. K. S New York 89 59 .691 .... 14 5 Baltimore 90 62 .592 1 10 Chicago 89 63 .586 2 10 3 New York — At home, 7: S Detroit 4, Cleveland 3. Away, 57: Cleveland 4, Washington 3. — Baltimore — At home, 5: Washington 3, Detroit 2. Away, 5: Detroit 2, Cleveland 3. Chicago — At home, 5: Los Angeles 1, Kansas City 4. Away, 5: Los Angelas 2, Kan- - sas City 3. « National League I W. L. Pet. GB. B. S Phila 90 61 .596 .... 11 E Cincinnati 84 66 .560 5 12 2 St. Louis 83 66 .557 6 IS S San Fran 83 68 .550 7 11 S — as Philadelphia — At home, 6:§ Cincinnati 2, Milwaukee away, 5: St. Louis 3, Cincinnati — 2. ” St. Louis — At home, 6: . Philadelphia 3, New York 3. — Away, 7: New York 2, Pitts- ! burgh 5. Cincinnati — At home, 5:5; Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2 j away, 7: Philadelphia 2, Newi York 5. S San Francisco — At home. 5 6: Houston 3, Chicago. 3, Away, 5 5: Houston 2, Chicago 3.

season at home on Friday, November 6, and will close out a 20game regular season on February 20 at Elmhurst. Vernon Zurcher, former star Adams county basketball player at the former Monroe high school, will again pilot the Adams Central quintet this season. Ed Bryan will again serve as assistant coach. Zurcher, in his first campaign as the Jet pilot, led the team to the -1964 sectional title with a victory over Berne in the final game. They advanced to the regional where they were nipped by a good Ashley team in the afternoon round. Host Touraey One of the features of the schedule for Adams Central fans in the upcoming campaign will be a four-team tournament, to be played on two nights at the Monroe gymnasium shortly after the holidays. The Jets will host Monmouth’s Eagles of Adams County, and Ossian and Lancaster Central of Wells county on Friday and Saturday, January 8 and 9. The field is the same that competed in a tourney at Ossian last season. The tournament will give the Jets an 11-game home schedule in the 1964-65 'season. Schedule Listed The Adams Central 1964 - 65 schedule is as follows: Nov. 6—Leo H Nov. 20—Lancaster Central .. H Nov. 24—Decatur Catholic —— T Dec. I—Monmouth T Dec. 4—Dunkirk T Dec. 11—Ossian T Dec. 12—Woodlan H Dec. 18—Berne H Jan. s—DecaturT Jan. 8-9—4-Team Tounrey — H Jan. 15—Portland - H Jan. 19—Hoagland H Jan. 22—Pennville ... T Jan. 29—MonroevilleH Feb. 2—Geneva .... T Feb. s—Auburn T Feb. 12—Bluffton H Feb. 19—Warren H Feb. 20—Elmhurst T

CLASSIC LEAGUE W L Pts. Leland Smith lik.7 2 10 Home Dairy 6 3 7 Two Brothers.... 5 4 7 Gerber’s Markets 4 7 Decatur Farms 4 5 7 Leland Smith Life 4 5 5 Preble Gardens 4 5 5 Citizens Tele C 0.4 5 5 Schrock-Builder 4 5 5 Zoss Chev-Buick2 7 2 High Games: E. Baker, 237, 200; C. Cook 216; D. Burke, 212; Tutewiler-, 236; C. Baker, 209; J. King, 202; R. bel, 201; H, Everett, 207; P. Buck, ingham, 200; F. Dellinger,- 215; J. Harkless, 215; T. Fennig, 283; W. Schlaudraff, 217. SUBURBAN LEAGUE W L Pts. Mirror Innll 1 15 Beaver’s Oil 9 3 13 General Electric 9 3 12 Cooties 9 3 12 Duo Marine 9 3 11 Colonial Style Salon 8 4 11 Smith’s Pure Seal '.. 7 5 9 Hammond Produce —6% 5% 8% Bill’s Barn 5% 6Vz 7% Gantz Signs —J 6 6 7 • A. S. C. S. .... 5 7 6 Eagles ?.3 9’ 4 Holthouse. Drugs 2 10 3 Home Dairy ... 2 10 3 Kelly’s Dry Cleaners 2 10 3 Quarter Horse Fillies 2 10 3 MINOR LEAGUE W L Pts. Fulmer Seat Covers .8 1 11 Schnepf Realtor-Auct. 7% 1% 10% Wolff’s Hardware ..7 2 10 Moose Purify 7 2 9 Holthouse on Hiway .63 9 Bower Jewelry 6 3 9 Walt’s Standard 6 3 7 Ross’s 5 4 7 diem Hardware .... 5% 3% 6% g Price Lime & Fert. .54 6 B Haircut Center 4 5 5 I Smith-Dairy g Downtown Texaco .. 1 8 1 3 Kelly Dry Cleaners 1 8 1 S Team No. 110 9 0 i Moose Aido 9 0 High Series: Dick Wolff, 627 g (215, 221, 191). High Games: R. - Ross, Jr., 203, 200; J. B. Spnmger, ~ 246; A. Schneider, 235; A. Murphy, 233; Ji. Price, 231; R. Smith, 5 Jr., 214; R. Smith, Sr., 212; N. £ Richord, 211; L. Shilling, 208; T. 5 Johnson, 203; L. Miller, 202; Je. ~ Price, 202; W. Beery, 202; E. 5 Schrock, 201; T. Pillars, 200.

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[Shraluka ’sSlants I , By Bob Bhraluka ngHHBHHHHHHHHHHBHHHHnNIMHHHBaiOHgaHHMUHnHdI Sponsor Salute While watching one of the championship games of the City Softball League last week, we got to thinking about the person, or persons, behind the seines who are really responsible for such local activities — the sponsors. You have to have the players to form such a league, but first you must have the sponsors to pay the entry fee, buy the bats and balls, or other equipment, purchase uniforms, etc. Individuals or companies such as Corny and Al Geimer, owners of Two Brothers; Paul Strickler, bossman of Adams County Trailer Sales; Decatur Casting' Co,, the McMillen company, Citizens Telephone Co., are the ones to be commended for donating money in order to allow men to engage in competitive sports. The Knights of Columbus organization is included in that group, as is Vernor-’g Ginger Ale which sponsored a team in the local softball league. The Geimer brothers and Paul Strickler even went so far as to enter their teams in area tournament, which takes another dip in the pocket to pay the entry fee. The Trailer Sales played in the Markle Invitational meet and the state ISCS tourney, and Two Brothers also competed in the big Markle tourney. Their sponsors were rewarded with good showings too. While speaking of that Markle softball tourney, we might add that it is quite an extravaganza. Making the trip with the Two Brothers team one night, this writer has amazed to see the turnout for the tourney, to which 16 teams are invited each year. Markle has been holding the affair for several years now, and the night we attended, people were standing as all seats were filled. The tournament is apparently the pride of the community. Back to the sponsors, you can see this is a sports-minded community when you begin looking at the many bowling and golf teams sponsored by local men and businesses. Another example is Harry Schwartz, of the Schwartz Ford Co., which is again footing the bill for the 4th annual Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Take the time some day to see who some of these individuals or companies are, and the next thne you see them, or one of their representatives, express your thanks to them for taking an active part in your community. v ♦ * * ♦ * If you haven’t got your Booster Club membership yet, better grab one from one of the officers. You can hardly go wrong, as the $5 dues cover the cost of two banquets, one after the football season and the other in the spring. In addition, members only are able to attend the big football banquet in early, November. The club has a real good line on a speaker for this year’s football banquet. At this time it looks as if a National Football League coach is going to be the featured guest. More information will be forthcoming from club officers in the next few weeks.

Tittle Released; Is Doubtful For Friday

NEW YORK (UPD - Injured quarterback Y. A. Tittle will make an appearance at the New York Giants practice session today but it is unlikely he will take part in the workout. Tittle, hurt in last Sunday’s 27-24 loss at Pittsburgh, reported he was feeling much better after being released from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Monday afternoon. There were no broken bones, but Tittle did have several bruised ribs and perhaps torn cartilage. The 37-year-old quarterback was determined to be ready for

Friday night’s game against the Washington Redskins, but team physician Dr. Francis Sweeny left little hope of this. “I’d say it’s very doubtful that he can play Friday night,” Dr. Sweeny said, adding that although the injury wasn’t serious it. was very pginful. - Tittle, the only quarterback with heavy National Football League experience on the Giants, was hurt late in the second quarter of Sunday’s game when John Baker, the Steelers’ 270-pound defensive end, crashed into him.

Cm» ■ Cwwtry; Lancaster Beats 3 Teams

Lancaster Central nipped Decatur high school and copped a four-team cross-country mett at Bellmont Park Monday afternoon. Led by the meet’s top indivi-

Theft Os Home By Ruiz Beats Phils

By MARTIN LADER DPI Sports Writer ' The high and mighty Philadelphia Phillies are in danger of having the National League pennant stolen from under them. Chico Ruiz was the latest villain, stealing home in the sixth toning Monday night with the run that gave the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 victory over the Phillies. It was the second time in three days that Philadelphia has been beaten on- a steal of home. Willie Davis of the Dodgers executed a similar swipe in the 16th inning of Saturday night’s gam to give Los Angeles a 4-3 decision. The Phils still hold a 5%,game lead over the secondplace Reds with just 11 games to play. But four of those contests will be against Cincinnati, which has come on strong in the last week while Philadelphia was slumping. Major Leagues H>- I'nltrd Pre** Internatlonnl American l.easue W. 1.. Pct. till New York 89 59 .661 Baltimore 90 62 .589 1 Chicago 89 63 .586 2 Detroit 78 73 .517 12A4 Cleveland 76 73 .510 13 % Los Angeles 77 76 .507 14 ’4 Minnesota 75 76 .497 15 Mt Boston 68 84 .4 17 23 Washington 59 93 .388 32 Kansas City 54 96 .360 36 Mondny’a Guinea No games scheduled Tueaduy'a Probable Pitcher* New York at Cleveland, .2. twl-nlght — Ford (15-6) and stottlemyre (7-2) vs McDowell (8-6) and Siebert (7-6). Baltimore at Detroit — Pappas (15-5) vs. Aguirre (5-10). Chicago at Los Angeles, .night —Pizarro ’ (17-9) vs. Newman (12-9). Minnesota at Kansas City, night — Pascual (13-11) vs. Meyer (2-7). Boston at Washington, night— Monbouquette (11-13) vs. Osteen (14-11). Wednesday** Game* Chicago at Los Angeles, night Minnesota at Kansas City night Baltimore at Detroit New York at Cleveland, 2, twlnlght Boston at Washington, night National League W. 1,. Pct. GU Philadelphia 90 61 .596 Cincinnati 84 66 .560 5% St. Louis 83 66 .557 6 San Francisco 83 68 .550 7 Milwaukee 77 72 .617 1 2 Pittsburgh 76 72 .514 13% Los Angeles 75 75 .500 14% Chicago 67 82 .450 22 Houston 64 88 .124 27 % New York 50 99 .336 38% Monday'* He*ull* Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 0, night Houston 3 San Fran. 1, night (Only games scheduled) Tuesday's Probable Pilcher* Los Angeles at Chicago. Drysdale (18-14) vs. L. Burdette (10-9). Cincinnati at Philadeuhla night — O’Toole (15-7 vs. Short (17-7). St. Louis at New York, night —Simmons (15 9) vs. Stallard (10-18). Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, night — Lemaster (15-11) vs. Veale (18-10). San Francisco at Houston, night — Hendley (10-11) vs. Dlerker (0-0). Wednesday'* Game* St. Louis at New York Cincinnati at PhiHdeli>hia, night Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, night Los Angeles at Chicago — San Frapcisco at Houston, night

Griffith Defends His Welterweight Crown LONDON (UPD — Scalpers are getting more than SBS a ticket for tonight’s long-sold-out Emile Griffith-Brian Curvis welterweight title fight. And rare is the scalper who has any tickets left for London's 10,500-seat Wembly Indoor Stadium where world champion Griffith of New York risks his crown against Curvis of Wales, the British and Empire champ.

dual, Tim Johnson, Lancaster posted a winning low score of 39 points, while Decatur was six points behind in second spot with a 45 total.

Phils In Slump Philadelphia has dropped three of its last four games and four oUaits last six while the Reds have taken five of their last six for a net pickup of three games. Ruiz’ steal of home came as' a complete surprise to the Phils and to pitcher Art Mahaffey in particular. There were two outs at the time and slugger Frank Robinson was at bat when Ruiz, who had stolen 279 bases during his minor-league career, broke for the plate. Mahaffey was so startled that he threw the ball past catcher Clay Dalrymple to the grandstand screen. Ruiz had reached base on a one-out single and moved to third on Vada Pinson's single off Mahaffey's glove. Pinson was thrown out trying to stretch his hit into a double. John Tsitouris stymied the Philadelphia batters on six hits for his most important victory of the season. He was in trouble in the ninth inning when Wes Covingtqn opened with his second double, but Tsitouris worked his way out to record his first shutout of the year. Tsitouris Wins Eighth The triumph was Tsitouris’ eighth against I'l defeats and Mahaffey suffered his ninth setback in 21 decisions. in the major leagues Monday, innthe major leagues Monday, the Houston Colts further dampened San Francisco’s slim pennant hopes by whipping the Giants 3-1. The loss kept the fourth-place Giants seven games behind Philadelphia. Ken Johnson held the Giants to four hits, including Jim Hart’s 29th homer, io boost his record to 11-16. Rusty Staub drove in two runs ’for the Colts with a homer and a sacrifice fly and John Bateman drove in the other with a double. It was their third straight victory for Houston since Lum Harris replaced Harry Craft as manager.

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Monmouth, with two runners in the top three, finished third with •an accumulation of 61 points, while, Ossian's 99 placed them fourth. Meet Winner

Johnson nipped Monmouth’s Ted Buuck by two seconds at the wire, 11:09 to 11:10. Danny Conrad of Monmouth was third in the time of 11:29, while Tom Johnson of Lancaster completed the two-mile course in 11:32 to finish fourth. The Decatur two-milers, showing good balance, were without the services of one of their top runners, Dave Adams who wasn’t allowed to run by doctors, due to a heavy cold. Jerry Conrad was Decatur’s top individual, placing seventh in the big field, in the time of 11:48. Decatur also took the Bth through 11th places, with Arthur Ybarra, Ed Cravens. Don Feasel and Steve Baumann, in that order, coming in behind Conrad. After Buuck and Conrad for Monmouth. R. Fuhrman finished 13th, and Fuelling came in 21st. Top 21 The top 21 runners with times listed for all, were as follows: Johnson (L), 11:09; Buuck (Mi, 11:11; Conrad (M). 11:29; Johnson <LL 11:32; Drayer (0), 11:45; Neuenschwander (L), 11:46; Conrad <D>, 11:48; Ybarra (D), 12:02; Cravens (D), 12:06; Feasel (D), 12:10. Baumann (D), 12:13; Haines (L), 12:19; R. Fuhrman (M), 12:20; Harner (D), 12:29; Spiegel (D>. 12:33; Decker (L>, 12:40; Birch <D>, 12:40; Hetherington 'O>. 12:46: Hitchcock (D), 12:47; Lipkey (L) 12:57; Fuelling (M), 13:00.

Palmer's $110,743.37 Tops Pro Golfers DUNEDIN, Fla. (UPD-Jack Nicklaus, this year’ only PGA four-tournament winner, came $3,000 closer to matching Arnold Palmer’s seasonal total of sllO,743.37 when he won the Portland Open last Sunday. Nicklaus earned $5,800, which boosted his winnings to $107,- . 717 83 for the year. Bill Casper replaced Tony Lerna in the third spot when he took SI,BOO in the Portland tourney. This brought his season’s ' winnings to $73,219.74. Lerna, in fourth place, has $72,555.37. Others rounding out the charmed circle of 10 are Bobby Nichols. $72,087.26; Gary Player, $61,449.54; Ken Venturi, $58,465.96: Mason Rudolph, $48,754.53; Juan Rodriguez, $48,338.85 and Mike Souchak, $38,659.10.