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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1963

Page

6

Wildcats Edge West Limestone In Picked Conference Duel

West Limestone edged Elkmont 6 to 0 as Jimmy Looney ran 12 yards for the lone TD in the second quarter. Roger Jackson setup the score. the extra point failed. Elkmont threatened twice but penalties and strong Wildcat defense kept them from scoring.

West Limestone Elkmont Wildcats Wildcat Jimmy Looney Roger Jackson Red Devils Elkmonters B. L. Bailey Buddy Weatherford Sonny Turner Hollis Guthrie Jimmy Johnny Lewis Pigiron Martin Jerry Steve Craig Jackson Eixmont W. Limestone

Three In Tie For Classic Golf Lead

Julius Boros Miller Barber and Johnny Pott tied for the lead with three under par 67 in Akron. Palmer and Nicklaus at even par trailed by two strokes as Crampton Brewer Hill Geiberger Marr led at three under.

Akron Ohio Julius Boros Miller Barber Johnny Pott Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Bruce Crampton Gay Brewer Jr Dave Hill al Geiberger Dave Marr Palmer Nicklaus George Bayer Ed Furgol Ted Krol Rex Baxter Jr Gary Player

East Limestone Blank Hawks 20-0 to Open 1963 Season

East Limestone football shut out Hawks for three quarters, then surged with three late touchdowns to win 20-0 in Courtland. Gary Davis, Jerry Sandlin, and Mike Hargrove scored for East Limestone, who improved to 3-1 in four games.

East Limestone Courtland Indians Gary Davis Jerry Sandlin Hargrove S. Terry Dennis Green Milton Letson Larry Morris John Kirby James McKelvy Eddie Rose Larry Terry Dennis Halderfield Danny Terry Calvin Jones Gary Sims John Davis Mike Hargrove Bobby Hall Kenneth Wood Wayne Wood Tommy Baugher Jerry Davis Anthony Baugher Bill Preston

Two Grid Games Set Tonight In Area Prep Football

After two games last night, two more contests unfold this evening in the area. Tanner and Ardmore meet at 7 30 at Tanner in a clash of unbeatens, while Hatton opens its season at Town Creek in a 7 30 kickoff.

Tanner Ardmore Hatton Town Creek

Blue Bell Tops Midway 8 7 In Local Baseball

Last night the Blue Bell defeated Midway 8 to 7 with Lo Luter earning the win for the Packers. They will be at Caddo Saturday at 1 p.m. Decatur High Riverside School ticket office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. No phone orders accepted.

Har Veda Pelsas Blue Bell Midway Lo Luter Packers Caddo Decatur High Riverside

Baseball standings and Thursday schedule headlines

American League standings show Minnesota and Baltimore atop the table with Cleveland and Boston in pursuit. Thursday's results include Cleveland over New York and Boston defeating Detroit, plus Chicago and Los Angeles games slated for night action across the league.

Giant Se Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Boston Kansas City Customs Detroit Idality Los Angeles U“ Washington New York Stigman Roberts Pappas Wickersham Lovrich Detroit Lary Regan Wilson Ramos McBride Washington Osteen Chicago Wilhelm Bouton St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia Seve Tell Milwaukee Spahn Los Richert Maloney San Sanford

Georgia Denounces Dirt Rumor On Bulldogs Return

Georgia football players deny a report that several Bulldogs would not return this fall. Coach Johnny Griffith labels the story a vacious dirty rumor while Captain Billy Knowles says all players plan to report by August 30 with eagerness for a good season. Alternate Captain Mickey Babb and Howell Hollis also refute the allegations.

Athens, Ga University of Georgia Bulldog Billy Knowles Johnny Griffith Fla.) Journal Georgia Hairston Wallace Butts John Gregory Butts Saturday Evening Post Alabama Paul Bryant Griffith Howell T. Hollis Mickey Babb Atlanta

Two Decatur Teams See State Action

Sheffield area state softball action opens with Chemstrand facing Pepsi Cola of Tuscaloosa at 7 p.m. and Worthington meeting Nomads of Tuscaloosa at 8 p.m. Jack Gibbs of Sheffield plays Thiokol of Huntsville after Gibbs beat Red Bay 15-3 and Thiokol beat Hibbetts 9-3. The state tournament ends Saturday night.

Sheffield Decatur Chemstrand Pepsi Cola Tuscaloosa Worthington Nomads Jack Gibbs Thiokol Huntsville Red Bay Hibbetts of Florence First Baptist of Vitro of

Major League Leaders Summary 1960s Style

Major League batting leaders list in two leagues with names and stats for players like Yastrzemski Kaline and Aaron. Includes runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases with team affiliations and arcane figures. Pitching leaders show Ernie Perra nose and Don Drysdale with decisions and strikeouts.

Yastrzemski Boston Kaline Detroit Tresh New York Stuart Causey Kansas City Hinton Washington White St. Louis Sis Cikvet Pinson Cincinnati Groat Set Gonzalez Philadelphia Wee Phew McCovey San Francisco Aaron Milwaukee Wills Los Angeles

Cardinals Edge Dodgers 3-2 to Salvage Series Finale

St Louis took the finale 3-2 as Ken Boyer and Julian Javier belted key hits after an early 2-0 deficit. Dick Groat scored on a Musial grounder, and Don Drysdale allowed two runs in six innings while Felix Mantilla and Wally Moon contributed for the Dodgers.

Mike Rathet Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Curt Flood Houston Today Dodgers Flood Bill White Cardinals Ken Boyer Julian Denly Milwaukee Braves Braves San Francisco Juan Marichal Milwaukee Joe Torre Giants Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Cleveland New York Yankees Boston Chicago White Sox Baltimore Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Washington Minnesota Don Drysdale Dick Groat White Stan Musial Boyer

Dick Stuart Leads Red Sox Past White Sox In Big Win

Dick Stuart powered the Red Sox to an 11 2 victory over Chicago, driving in two runs with a homer and a single as he extends his AL lead to 33 homers and 93 RBIs. Ed Bressoud added a grand slam, while Johnny Pesky commented on Stuart’s fielding.

Bob Green Associated Press Dick Stuart Zeke Bonira Zeke Boniira Chicago White Sox Stuart Boston Red Sox Power Red Sox Johnny Pesky Boston Chicago Ed Bressaud White Sox Yankees Cleveland John Blanchard Kansas City Washington Baltimore Los Angeles Angels St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee Braves Joe Torre Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Dave Morehead Bressaud Blanchard Indians Tito Francona Fred Whitfield Willie Kirkland

National Amateur Bicycle Championships Open in Northbrook

More than 220 cyclists from 25 states compete in the 43rd annual National Amateur Bicycle Championships today and Saturday. Jim Rossi, 27, Chicago, defends the senior national title and seeks a fifth straight crown.

Northbrook Ill Jim Rossi Chicago

Common law marriage validity by state count

A reference notes that common law marriages are recognized as valid in 23 states. The statement reflects variations in marital recognition across U.S. jurisdictions and highlights a subset of states upholding common law unions.

Carry Back targets Washington Park Handicap at Arlington

Racing spotlight centers on Carry Back in the 100000 added Washington Park Handicap at Arlington Park Chicago as owner trainer Jack Price brings back the 1961 Derby and Preakness hero after a stud season He shares top weight at 126 pounds with Crimson Satan in the 1 1 2 mile race for 3 year olds and up a field of 11 is likely with B Major Bounding Main Admiral Vic Hellenic Hero Wa Wa Cy Sensitive and Y Flash among probable starters Amastar looms as likely Hopeful favorite in the 6 1 2 furlong for 2 year olds Duel is expected as a strong second choice with Golden Louis Count Bud Grand Central Traffic and Brave Lad among other possibles.

Saratoga Arlington Park Chicago Jack Price Gushing Wind Randall Park Cleveland Carry Back Washington Park Crimson Satan B. Major Bounding Main Admiral Vic Hellenic Hero Wa-Wa Cy Sensitive Y Flash Amastar Golden Louis Count Bud Grand Central Traffic Brave Lad

National Doubles Quarterfinals Start Today in Brookline

In Brookline Massachusetts the national doubles quarterfinals begin today. UCLA student Fox leads a strong field. teammates McManus and Hoggs bring high rank though Hoggs is abroad. Mexican duo Osuna Palafox and American Davis Cup players McKinley Ralston also compete as favorites.

Brookline Mass Fox UCLA McManus Bill Hoggs Hoggs Europe Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox Mexico

Sports Briefs Activate When Player Ready To Play

A brief sports note states that game updates can resume as soon as the player is cleared to participate. The readiness timing remains unspecified and depends on medical evaluation and coach approval.

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