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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1963

Page

7

Steelers Coach Buddy Parker Relies on Boots Lewis Lucky Charm

Wallace Boots Lewis, a grey haired Negro shoe shine man and ball boy, became Parker's lucky piece from Centenary College days. Boots later helped Detroit Lions during their 1950s title run and joined the Steelers, where Parker calls him “The Man” as he continues working around the club.

Lou Prato Associated Press West Liberty W. Va Buddy Parker Pittsburgh Steelers Parker Wallace Boots) Lewis Steelers Centenary College Boots Buddy Centenary Detroit Lions Los Angeles International Lions Detroit Tobin Roach Joe Smith Schmidt Terry Nofsinger Steeler Dan Rooney Art Rooney

Nighttime Golf Arrives at Tall Pines in Sewell New Jersey

The first regulation night golf course opens at Tall Pines in Sewell with 63,000 in mercury floodlights. P J Boatright and Fred Corcoran note night play won’t replace daytime rounds while praising the historic lighting and a nine hole private layout with pro level features and long holes.

Miniapar Tall Pines

Van Buren Reflects On Modern Football And Coaching Return

Newark Bears coach and Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren, 42, recalls his 1940s 50s Eagles career and injuries that ended his playing days. He notes changes in defenses and discusses his post retirement work in PR and scouting and his roles with minor league teams.

Steve van Buren Herschel Nissenson Newark Joe Perry Jimmy Brown van Buren Newark Bears New Orleans Louisiana State LSU Alvin Dark Eagles Bristol Franklin N.J

Radio Station Schedule Fragments Include Power, Times, Call Letters

Fragmentary listings show several radio stations with call signs WHOS AM FM WAJF WIJIMW WJOF and others. Time ranges such as 6 AM to 11 PM and sunrise to sunset appear alongside frequency figures and notes of enemy attack contingency.

WAJF Wijimw WJOF

Rivalry In National Semifinals Between Teen Golf Rivals

Washington state rivals Gunderson and Wells meet in a sixth competitive clash as Gunderson holds a 3-2 edge. Sorenson faces Conley in the other semifinal, with the 36 hole final set for Saturday. Gunderson and Wells have longstanding ties and past titles in national events.

Bob Salmon Associated Press Williamstown, Mass Washington State Taconic Miss Gunderson Wells Carol Sorenson Janesville Wis Peggy Conley Spokane Wash Kirkland Providence R.I Marysville Mount Vernon Janis Ferraris San Franc Helen Sigel Wilson Gladwyne Miss Sorenson Phyllis Semple Sewickley Miss Conley

Midfield Faces Cassie In Dixie Youth World Series Final

In Hueytown Alabama undefeated Midfield and once beaten Cassie Tennessee reach the Dixie Youth World Series final after Thursday wins. Midfield edged Metairie Louisiana 1 0 on an unearned run as Jimmy Walls scored on a bases loaded wild throw.

Hueytown Ala Cassie Tenn Bay Metairie Bobby Cain Jimmy Young Jimmy Walls Cleveland Milledgeville

Private golf club touts daylightless par threes and city course shift

The report notes a par three of 215 yards and a 6 460 yard two lap layout with par 35 35 70. The club owner Peter movement toward lighted courses and municipal layouts is discussed as a trend while noting limited daylight play.

Lee Peter

Stokes In Gradual Progress At Benefit Game

Five years after a rare brain illness struck down a Pennsylvanian big man, friends in the NBA organize the fifth annual Stokes benefit game in Monticello to aid his hospital bills. Big Mo has shown gradual progress, speaking scant words and moving arms and legs with a brace, while NBA stars like Russell and Chamberlain attend.

Monticello N.Y Pennsylvania National Basiemember Association Big Mo Christ Hospital Cincinnati Stokes Nati Royals Co Gnan Ae Ha Ee Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Oscar Robert- Pul

ABC Offering A New Series From Hollywood

Hollywood report notes ABC launches a new series aimed at youth in a 7:30 p m EDT slot. Producer-writer Joseph Stefano guides the program as it blends television drama with science fiction elements.

Cynthia Lowry Hollywood Joseph Stefano

Kansas Tops Wheat Output As Nation Feeds

Kansas, ranked No. 1 for wheat, supplies about one fifth of the United States wheat production, underscoring the state’s vital role in national grain supply.

Kansas

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