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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1963
Page
13
The Southeastern Association of Schools for Blind will hold a track meet at the Alabama School for White Blind in Talladega on May 4. Ten boys events and nine girls events include dashes, two mile tandem, football throw, softball throw, shot put, broad jump and high jump.
In a mixed slate, Bonus Boy belted a key homer and Milwaukee’s Raymond notched his first major league hit since 1961 as Atlanta edged San Francisco 6-5. Raymond doubled in the late innings but was tagged out at the plate on Milwaukee’s 14th hit amid a dramatic ninth inning swing. Belinsky works eight for Los Angeles in a 2-1 Baltimore win, McNally improves to 2-0 with relief help from Hall and Brown.
Terry Haddock, Coffee High star turned Georgia Tech sophomore halfback, won the 100 yard dash in 9.6 seconds on an off track. He tied a 29 year old school record from 1934 and a prior tie in 1948, as he hurried to dress for Tech's spring football scrimmage.
TV Guide outlines how pro athletes are used in commercials for shaving cream cigarettes and other products. Many players are paid for brief spots and some actually use the products. The piece discusses the impact on teams and mentions Ralph Houk as a smiling spokesman.
Candy Spots from the West and Never Bend and No Robbery from the East form a formidable trio for the 89th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The field may number eight to twelve as owners weigh entry. Candy Spots leads at about 6-5 with Never Bend 2-1 and No Robbery 4-1.
Alabama defeats Mississippi State 71 to 68 in a dual track meet. Charlie Moseley dominates with two hurdles and two jumping events totaling 20 points, including a 23 feet 2 inches broad jump and a hop step jump of 44 feet 7 inches. Taylor wins the mile in 4 20.3 and ties 2 mile with Malcolm Balfour in 9 38.
In Auburn Alabama the Blues rallied to beat the Oranges 14 to 7. George Rose caught two fourth quarter touchdown passes and Postseason MVP honors went to Rose and Larry Rawson for strong rushing and defense. Sidle completed 9 of 15 for 195 yards with Rose grabbing four for 195 yards.
Mississippi State forfeited a tennis match to Roberta Alison and Alabama won 5-4 in Tuscaloosa. Alison joined Eddie Terrell to win doubles 10-8 6-3 over Herceg and Livingston of Ole Miss. Singles results include Primrose and Musalem, Terrell over Livingston, and Alison over Dean by default.
Billy Hamilton of Anniston shot a two over par 72 to take the halfway lead in the Anniston Country Club event with a 36 hole total of 3 over par.
The old Billy Joe Patton from Morganton North Carolina defeats Bob Allen of West Hartford Connecticut 7 and 6 to clinch his third North and South Amateur title in 10 years. Patton led by seven holes at lunch after a flawless morning round and finished with a 71 to Allen’s 78 on the 7000 yard No 2 course at Pinehurst Country Club.
Flint Ridge stables hosted the neighborhood Horse Show and Gymkhana with a large Friday night crowd. Winners include Lila Pryor in the 12 and under Pleasure class Philomena Parker in the 13 to 17 group and Walking Horses two and three year olds won by Dick Peebles. Judy Whisenant led the Parade and Five Gaited Horses. Elizabeth Lewis won the 12 and under Key Hole Race. Tom Packman and Tony Wiley took the 12 and under Two Man Relay. Scott Croxson joined Dick Peebles in the 13 to 17 Two Man Relay. Patty Pryor won the 12 and under Barrel Race. Charles Motter the 13 to 17 Barrel. Loy Ann Shaneyfelt the Adults Barrel. Roger Hammond the Costume Race.
Jim O Toole pitched a three hitter for the Cincinnati Reds who defeated the Houston Colts 1-0 Saturday night. An interference call on the catcher produced the game's lone run as Cincinnati snapped a four game skid and moved past the Mets into eighth place in the National League.
Clements defeated Elkmont to win the senior boys title while Elkmont senior girls took the division crown. Clements won the junior boys championship and Piney Chapel claimed the junior girls title in a Thursday night meet.
Al Oerter of New York throws 205 feet 54.5 inches to break his own discus mark at Mt. San Antonio. Arizona State's Mile Barrick Henry Carr Ron Freeman and Ulis Williams run a 3:04.5 mile relay, eclipsing the world and national record. Bob Hayes clocks 9.9 seconds for 100 meters but wind blocks record status.
Sunrise County ridden by Johnny Rotz captured the $89,850 Grey Lag cap at Aqueduct, rallying from behind Crimson Satan to win by 1% lengths. Crimson Satan paid $4.70 and $3.10, Decidedly was third, with Greek Money finishing fourth as 54,169 fans watched the 1 1/16 mile race in 1:50. Sunrise County is owned by Townsend B. Martin and paid $17.90 at 9-1 odds.
The PGA ruled that the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth May 9-12 will not count for Vardon Trophy averages Ryder Cup points or official money due to controversy over Don January invitation. The decision leaves the event unofficial for ranking purposes and affects players tied to the event.
Phil Rodgers and Johnny Pott fired five under par on Saturday to seize a two shot lead at 54 holes in the Texas Open. Arnold Palmer stumbled with three bogeys and a double, finishing 1 under for the day and six off the pace at 209. Bruce Crampton and Bobby Nichols shared second at 206, with others like Miller Barber and Jerry Steelsmith close behind.
Loyola of Chicago miler Tom O'Hara delivered a come from behind victory as relay anchor in the college 2 mile relay at Drake Relays finishing 1:51.7 for his last half mile to seal a 7:39.9 win as 15,000 fans watched in mud soaked conditions.
Auburn swept most events in a 91 to 44 win at Gainesville as Gary Ray won the 100 and 220 yard dashes with times of 9.9 and 21.7 seconds. Florida’s Jim Brown led the varsity 880 in 1 54 7 while Pete Skafte set a fresh man javelin mark of 208 feet 9 inches.
Auburn right hander Joe Overton allowed only one hit through seven as Auburn beat Florida 9-2 to move two games ahead in the Eastern Division. Overton struck out seven with one walk, finished the complete game, and Florida’s two runs came late. Auburn tallied a decisive five run fifth and two in the sixth.
Oxford Mississippi AP Rain slowed the Rebels push for the SEC western division crown cancelling the series opener with Alabama Ole Miss holds a 10 3 SEC record 17 4 overall with two remaining conference games against Mississippi State State already beat Tulane and faces LSU next week A division title would be Mississippi fifth since 1954
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