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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1963

Page

8

College Football Outlook From A Busy Southeastern Conference

Mississippi Rebels face a tough SEC schedule with Alabama Florida LSU and Georgia Tech among foes. Key injuries and personnel questions hover, including lineman Lee Roy Jordan and quarterback Perry Lee Dunn. LSU reshapes defense for two way play. Georgia Tech relies on Lothridge and a strong backfield.

Rebels Alabama Crimson Tide Lee Roy Jordan Florida Gators Louisiana State Georgia Tech Auburn Tennessee Kentucky Georgia Mississippi State Vanderbilt Tulane Ole Miss John Vaught Perry Lee Dunn I. He

Liston Eyes Possible Fights With Johansson Clay and Patterson

In a Norwegian news conference Cassius Clay Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson were named as possible Liston opponents. Liston and Nilon said talks with Clay backers had broken down but could resume. Johansson was open to a bout if the price was right as Liston hoped for a February title fight with Clay.

Hellick Haugen Mysen Norway Liston Ingemar Johansson Johansson Cassius Clay Floyd Paterson Nilon Fatterson Ingemar

Football Fever Hits Montgomery

Montgomery fans flock to the Robert E. Lee and Sidney Lanier High School gridiron clash as 5,000 tickets were sold early for the November 16 game. Ticket manager Frank Rosa said about 1,000, including school allotments, were left after Monday sales.

Montgomery Frank Rosa

Local Briefs Highlight Terry Mummert Swimmed to Third and Fourth

Terry Mummert of Decatur, invited to the AAU All Star IntraAssociational meet in Columbia S C, won third on the one meterboard and fourth on the three meter board. Oak Grove Independent Team vs Hartselle Bluebell Packers game moved to Legion Field Hartselle for 7:30 tonight.

Terry Mummert Decatur Columbia S. C Terry Oak Grove Hartselle Bluebell Packers West Town Field Legion Field Hartselle

College Coaches Forecast Varied Seasons Across SEC

Tennessee hires Jim McDonald to add a multiple offense to the Vols. Kentucky’s Charlie Bradshaw urges depth for improved play. Georgia’s Johnny Griffith believes in an experienced squad despite a tough schedule opening with Alabama. Mississippi State’s Paul Davis sees weaknesses in line but strength in backfield. Vanderbilt trusts Jack Green to lift spirits. Tulane’s Tommy O Boyle warns of a Derby like challenge but says upsets possible if facing strong teams.

Ralph Jordan Tennessee Jim McDonald Volunteers Kentucky Charlie Bradshaw Wildcats Georgia Johnny Griffith Bulldogs Alabama Howard College Tulane Mississippi State Paul Davis Vanderbilt Jack Green Commodore Spirit Tommy O’boyle Greenies

National League standings and Monday results summary

National League standings show Dodgers at 77 2 with wins and losses listed for St Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Houston New York and Washington. Monday results include St Louis at Philadelphia and Milwaukee at Houston with several games and upcoming twi night schedules. Florida State League scores show Sarasota 2 Miami 0 Orlando 3 Tampa Lakeland 4 Daytona Beach 2.

Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati CCM Chicago Pittsburgh Houston Wmn New York St. Louis O Phia Bennett Jackson Cloninger Nottebart Lts Washington Twinight Chance Detroit Lary DeBusschere Cleveland Grant City Rakow Baltimore Boston Nic Morehead Terry Sarasota Miami Orlando Tampa Lakeland Daytona Beach

U S Hopeful Of Regaining Tennis Prestige At Nationals

Bakersfield's Ralston, seeded third behind Emerson and Osuna, faces a 224-player field with 64 early qualifiers. The U S contender aims to display maturity and temper control to bolster America's chance as a global tennis power. Ralston previously drew a one-year suspension for on court temper tantrums during Davis Cup eliminations.

Bob Green Associated Press Forest Hills N.Y United States Tennis Press Club U.S Ralston Bakersfield Emerson Rafael Osuna Mexico

Dodgers Executive Vows No Haircut During Four-Run Push

Los Angeles Dodgers Assistant General Manager Arthur E. Patterson pledges not to cut his hair until the team records a four-run inning. The homerless streak continues as the Dodgers lose 3-1 to Cincinnati, though they still lead the National League by 5% games. A stray line notes fewer than five thousand bald eagles remain in the United States.

LOS Angeles Arthur E. Patterson Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Cincinnati

Orioles Pitchers Go 0-for-... The No-Hit Duo

Baltimore Orioles pitchers Wes Stock and Dave McNally have combined 0-for-71 at bats in their major league careers. Stock is 0-for-39 over five seasons, McNally 0-for-32 as a rookie. The duo, roommates, joke about their hitting woes while teammates mock their lack of success.

Associated Press Baltimore (Ap Baltimore Oriole Wes Stock Dave McNally Stock McNally Puerto Rico States Miami Elmira Orioles Mike McCormick

Dodgers fall as Reds edge them 3 1 in long slump

Dodgers drop a 3 1 decision to Cincinnati as O'Toole limits LA to five hits and the team loses a fourth of five. Minnesota splits a doubleheader with Washington, Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison homer in the first game, and Juan Marichal suffers a rare loss as St Louis beats San Francisco to tighten the NL race.

Dodgers Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Pinson Robinson Cardinals San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal Milwaukee Houston Minnesota New York Yankees Washington Twins Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Senators Dick Phillips O’toole Gordy Coleman Don Drysdale Willie Davis Tommy Davis Reds Tommy Harper Marichal Carl Sawatski Curt Flood Dick Groat

Decatur Team In Golf Finals

Two Tuscaloosa teams and a Decatur foursome share first place as the first annual pro-junior Alabama PGA tournament nears the final round at Meadowbrook Country Club. The 24 teams play a 35 hole event with scoring by pro score and best junior ball. Darwin White of Anniston Club posted the tournament best professional round with 66.

Tuscaloosa Ala Decatur Alabama Professional Golfers Association Meadowbrook County Club Bill Burton Tuscaloosa Country Club Ed Brannon Shep Darwin White Anniston Country Club

Decatur Skyraiders Win Victories at Marietta Contest

Members Al Bogen Jim Negro Elbert Minter John Simpson of the Decatur Skyraiders Model Airplane Club scored multiple trophies at a Marietta Georgia contest. Bogen earned second in Junior Combat Negro won first in Junior Stunt Simpson first in Senior Stunt while Sims on had three consecutive years of Senior Stunt titles. Negro won by one point with a self designed plane amid a tense final rematch.

Decatur Skyraiders Model Airplane Club Marietta Decatur al Bogen Jim Negro Elbert Minter John Simpson Simpson Negro Bogen

Pastrano to Meet Peralta on ABC TV Fight Night

Light heavyweight champion Willie Pastrano will face Gregorio Peralta of Argentina in a 10 round non title bout set for September 20 at Miami Beach. Teddy Brenner announced the return of the TV Fight of the Week to Friday nights on ABC.

Miami Fila Willie Pastrano Gregorio Peralta Miami Beach Madison Square Garden Teddy Brenner New York ABC

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