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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1963

Page

6

Rebels Poised for 1963 Season Under Vaught At Ole Miss

Ole Miss coach Johnny Vaught faces a tough 1963 campaign with passing game questions and key backfield battles. Dave Jennings and Mike Dennis vie for tailback while freshmen Bill Clay Johnny Richardson Stan Hindman join the varsity. Perry Lee Dunn headlines quarterback duties with Weatherly and Heidel backing him. Senior linemen Whaley Hall Cecil Ford Bobby Robinson lead a strong line as the Rebels play most home games at Jackson's Memorial Stadium.

Dennis Bill Clay Johnny Richardson Stan Hindman Vaught Ole Miss Rebels Arkansas Sugar Bow Little Tampa Southeastern Fullbn Randall Freddie Roberts Frank Kinard Jr Allen Brown Whaley Hall Cecil Ford Bobby Robinson Mississippi Memorial Stadium Jackson Vanderbilt Tampa Hemingway Stadium Oxford

Williams Added To North Squad

North and South All-Star coaches and players practiced in the heat as they finalize plans for the August 9 game The North adds 200 pound center John Williams of Decatur and aims for a straight T offense with limited action for some players The South notes strong effort and cites John Bricken LeVoid Green and Steve Holley as standout performers

Tuscaloosa Ala South J. D. Chesteen North Bud Mills Sidney Lanier John Williams Decatur Mills Morris Schrimsher Schrimsher Huntsville Mike Luther Banks Joe Millsaps Danville Bill Joiner John Bricken LeVoid Green Coffee Springs Steve Holley Sansom

Refrigerate maple syrup after opening to inhibit mold growth

After opening a bottle or can of maple syrup, keep it refrigerated to slow or prevent mold growth. Proper chilling helps preserve flavor and safety, extending shelf life beyond room temperature storage.

Baseball league standings and Monday results summary

The league standings show New York leading with a 66 3 record, Chicago at 55, Baltimore 9 2 9, and Los Angeles atop the National League chase. Today's schedule lists multiple games including Yankees at Washington and Dodgers at Chicago with night starts. National League matchups feature St Louis at New York, San Francisco at Houston, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia among others.

An.eague New York Cuicago Baltimore Sezens Cshal Sd Ee Wnodek Los Angeles Ata City Ckbeesebae Itn Ae Pg York Ford Washington Osteen Daniels Cleveland Latman Roberts Herbert Kansas City Segui Boston Wilson Detroit Lary Stange Chance San Francisco St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston Simmons Cisco Ema Sadowski Cloninger Angeles Drysdale Miller Angeles Jackson Buffalo Brown O’toole Jay Bennett Duren

Pony League All-Star Game Scheduled Friday at West Town

The Decatur Pony League closes its season with an All-Star game Friday at 8 p.m. at West Town Field pitting All-Stars from five teams against the pennant winning Yankees. Players named include Gary Ryan, Larry Johnson, Mickey Hill, Mike Webb, Danny Gibson, and Danny Wakefield among others. All-Stars practice Thursday at 6 30 p.m. and the Yankees at 7 p.m. at Colt League Field.

Decatur Pony League West Town Field Yankees Redlegs Gary Ryan Larry Johnson Bobby Robinson James Terry Tommy Owens Orioles Mickey Hill Mike Ratcliff Billy Hudson Indians Mike Webb Wayne Hammond Larry Sparks Tigers Danny Gibson Jimmy Miller White Sox Danny Wakefield John Bolton All-Stars Colt League Field

Breedlove Sets Lights On 500 MPH Land Speed

Craig Breedlove powered his jet car Spirit of America to 428.37 mph on the first run at Bonneville, with a second pass at 388.47 mph. His average 407.45 mph breaks Sir John Cobb’s 1947 record of 394.196 mph. Breedlove, 26, aims for 500 mph this week, noting his car’s jet engine design differs from Cobb’s piston car.

Bonneville Salt Flats Utah Craig Breedlove Spirit of America Utah Salt Flats Sir John Cobb England Breedlove Los Angeles Cobb

Public Forum policy on reader letters in The Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily welcomes letters on daily questions but keeps writer names confidential when requested. The editor will know the sender's identity and address, and manuscripts are not returned.

Decatur Daily

Protect wild fawns by discouraging rescue attempts

A Decatur Daily column urges readers to stop handling abandoned fawns claiming to rescue them. It explains deer behavior, noting fawns hide in separate areas, and warns that handling can remove their natural fear of humans, risking danger to both deer and people.

Conservation Department

Colts Clip Giants 6-5 in Houston thriller

In Houston the Colts beat the Giants 6-5 as Hal Woodeshick allowed a homer but earned the win. Carl Warwick delivered the decisive two out single in the ninth, driving in the winning run after being used for defense in the eighth. The loss tightens Giants’ hold in the NL race behind the Dodgers and Cardinals.

Bob Green Associated Press Vriter Woodeshick Warwick San Francisco Giants Giants Colts Hal Woodeshick Carl Warwick Houston Woodeshick Asways Los Angeles St. Louis

Local Briefs include golf ace and Auburn figures

Matthew Power sank a hole in one on the 16th at Decatur Country Club. The Morgan Limestone County Auburn Alumni Association meets Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. in First Federal building penthouse with Ralph Shug Jordan as guest, joined by Coach Vince Dooley and Joe Sarver. Also advice on fawns urges not handling or removing young deer to avoid distress.

Matthew Power Fairway Dr Decatur Country Club Morgan- Limestone County Auburn Alumni Association Federal Building Auburn University Ralph “Shug” Jordan Vince Dooley Joe Sarver

Trial resumes in $10 million libel suit against Curtis Publishing

In Atlanta AP report the libel case pits Butts and Bryant against Curtis Publishing over a 1962 Georgia Alabama game ringer claim. Attorney Welborn Cody seeks to probe gambling linked phone calls while witnesses describe intercepted conversations and notes.

Atlanta National Magazine Welborn B. Cody Curtis Publishing Co Pers Butts Post Gamg Cody William H. Schroder Jr J.D. Bolton Bolton University Athletic Board Paul Bear) Bryant Alabama George P. Burnett Saturday Evening Post Bryant Burnett Georgia C. C. Aderhold Schroder Frank Graham Jr Roderick Beddow Birmingham Ala Om Bryant U.S. District Court University of Threeee Burnett

Pro Football Charity game slated in Decatur Stadium

The second annual Decatur Civitan pro football game will be played Saturday night at Decatur High School stadium marking the 1963 season kickoff. Huntsville Rockets and Gadsden Raiders compete in the new pro conference with proceeds benefiting the Decatur Opportunity Center. Reserved seats $3, adults $2.25, students $1.25 with ducats sold at several Decatur stores.

Decatur Civitan Decatur Huntsville Rockets Gadsden Raiders Civitans Decatur Opportunity Center Opportunity Center

Kingfisher Named for Its Angling Skill in Nature

The kingfisher earns its name as one of nature's top anglers reflecting its adept fishing prowess and distinctive hunting style.

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