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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1963

Page

10

Dodgers Blast Giants 11-1 in opener of 4 game series

Sandy Koufax won his 20th with a three hit effort as the Dodgers exploded for 11 runs on 15 hits to crush the Giants 11 to 1. Ron Fairly drove in four, Frank Howard hit his 23rd homer, and Willie Davis Maury Wills contributed key blows in the five run third inning at Dodger Stadium.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax San Francisco Cleaners Red Patterson Barbers Koufax Los Angeles Dodger Dodgers Giants Patterson Ion Boston New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Baltimore Jim Davenport Orlando Cepeda Jose Pagan Bob Bolin Billy Pierce Ron Fairly Wally Moon Tommy Davis Fairly Frank Howard Willie Davis Maury Wills

Tanner Tops West Limestone 21-0 in Victory

Tanner’s Rattlers improved to three wins and a tie at four starts with a 21-0 win over West Limestone. Gordon threw for two scores to Groce and LeCroix, and Moran and Birdwell led the ground game as Tanner’s defense stifled Jim Looney and the Wildcats.

West Limestone Tanner Rattlers West Yards Gordon Groce Rattler Charles LeCroix Wildcat Gordon-LeCroix LeCroix Wildcats Junior Moran Larry Birdwell Jim Looney

Dodgers crush Giants as Koufax wins 20th game

The Dodgers beat the Giants 11 to 1 as Sandy Koufax earns his 20th victory with a three hitter. Patterson finally gets a haircut after vowing to wait until four Dodgers runs in an inning. Alston calls the win a psychological lift for a slumping lineup.

Brown Captures Southern Title In Junior Tennis Tour

Chattanooga’s Chris Brown won the junior singles championship at the Southern Closed Boys Junior Tennis Tour at Highland Racquet Club in Birmingham. He beat Tom Kendall 6-8 7-5 6-3 then defaulted over Gordon Traylor for the title after Traylor’s multiple forfeits.John McDonald won the 14 singles title in Laurel Mississippi. Mack Pigman captured the 12 singles crown over Buddy Miles.

Birmingham Chris Brown Chattanooga Highland Brown Tom Kendall Tuscaloosa Gordon Traylor Shreveport Traylor Steve Faulk New Orleans John McDonald Laurel Miss Bill Meyers Steve Yellin Mack Pigman Buddy Miles Jackson

Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Across Leagues

The ledger shows AL teams with New York leading in wins and losses, followed by Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Boston and Chicago amid mixed results. In the broader schedule, results include Boston 4 New York and Detroit 6 as well as Chicago 7 with late games noted. The listings include pitcher records Kralick Osteen Heffner and Pascual with night sessions in multiple cities.

New York Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Cients Boston Los Angeles Kansas City Detroit Washington Chicago Gam Kralick Osteen Heffner

Lions Steelers Open Labor Day Football Parade

The Lions and Steelers meet in Detroit for the Labor Day kickoff game in a rematch of last season's Playoff Bowl won by Detroit 17 10. Other games include Cowboys at 49ers in Bakersfield and multiple NFL and AFL tune ups across Friday to Sunday.

Lions Steelers Associated Press Detroit Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49Ers Bakersfield Calif NFL Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins Norfolk Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eages Hershey Cleveland Browns Rams Los Angeles St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Bears Armed Forces Chicago American Football League Houston Oilers Kansas City Chiefs Wichita Kan Denver Broncos Buffalo Bisons Winston-Salem N.C Oakland Raiders Chargers San Diego Boston Patriots New York Jets New Brunswick N.J

Nashville Sporting Goods blank Graysville in regional opener

Nashville Sporting Goods defeated Graysville 30 in the Southeastern Regional Amateur Baseball Tournament opener as home runs by Jerry Vrandinberg and Bill Smith highlighted the win. Don Fortner pitched the full game with six strikeouts for Nashville while Graysville pitcher Robert Cupps took the loss.

Graysville Ala Nashville Sporting Goods Nashville Jerry Vrandinberg Bill Smith Don Fortner Dwa ‘Mone Robert Cupps

Tigers Nip Bears 14-0 in undefeated clash

The Tigers remain unbeaten after a 14 point win over Ardmore. Quinn opened with a 20 yard run and later scored from 14 yards with a successful conversion. He added a 35 yard burst setup and a second rushing score, while Ardmore failed to capitalize despite a late drive and a fumbled kickoff giving Lexington chances in the Bears’ territory.

Quinn Ardmore Lexington McGuire Bears

Chiefs Coach Sees 1963 Team as 25 to 35 Percent Better

Kansas City coach Hank Stram says the Chiefs are young and improved and can repeat as AFL champions. He cites rookies Budde Bell Buchanan and Johnson plus veterans Haynes Dawson and Burford as key assets and notes stronger defense and versatile lineup. Stram credits owner Lamar Hunt and sees more surprises as the season opens.

Jim van Valkenburg Associated Press Kansas City (Ap Hank Stram Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Jarrel Wilson Stone Johnson Stram Frank Jackson Johnson Fred Arbanas Curtis McClinton Kansas Abner Haynes Len Dawson Purdue Psycho and the Beast Sherrill Headrick E. J. Holub AFL Bob Hunt Chris Burford Jackson Grambling Haynes Eddie Wilson Arizona Eddie Lamar Hunt SMU Ed Budde Michigan State Bobby Bell Minnesota Junious Buchanan Budde Wilson Dave Hill Tommy Brooker Houston

East West Clash Looms In Arlington Lassie Stakes

Sam's Song and Castle Forbes lead about a dozen 2 year old fillies in the $100000 added Arlington Lassie at Arlington Park. Willie Shoemaker rides Sam's Song with Bill Hartack on Castle Forbes as Bold Queen joins the Wheatley Stable entry. Royal Band and Road To Romance among others. If a dozen start the Lassie will gross 186355 with 76355 to the winner.

John Chandler Associated Press Sam’s Song Castle Forbes J. Kel Houssels Las Vegas Nev West Arlington Park Spy Song Sari Omar Wheatley Stable Henry Carnegie Phipps New York Monmouth Park Bramazon Farm Royal Band

Blue Bell Packers to Meet Elkton Tenn at Legion Field

Hartselle notes the Blue Bell Packers face Elkton Tennessee Saturday at 7 30 p m at Legion Field. In their last start the Packers beat Oak Grove 8 1 with Jack Mooneyham and Scottie Grammer on the mound. Mooneyham earned the win.

Hartselle Blue Bell Packers Elkton Tenn Legion Field Packers Oak Grove Jack Mooneyham Scottie Grammer Mooneyham

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