This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1963
Page
14
Baseball rules panel voted unanimously to widen the batter’s strike zone by about a foot to knees and shoulders, impacting 1963 play. Cal Hubbard noted the change could trim 10 to 12 inches in zone height, reducing walks and speeding games.
Alabama aims to snap a jinx against Florida State after two losses this season 72 to 63 in Tallahassee and 49 to 48 in Savannah Classic The Crimson Tide stand 10 5 overall and 3 2 in the SEC with 10 games left Coach Hayden Riley will start the same five against Mississippi Butler Perry Berry Booth and Andrews The Tide freshmen meet FSU at 6 pm
Secretary Udall announced six million dollars in Federal aid for Game and Fish Departments beyond their usual appropriations. Region 4 will receive about 2.16 million for Alabama and others, to be matched 50 50. Funds, part of the Accelerated Public Works Program, aim to create jobs and support fish and wildlife development through eligible projects including buildings and steam banks.
The program plans to develop water access areas roads public spaces habitat improvement boat ramps and light lake and stream renovations. State Game and Fish Departments have been advised of funds available and asked to plan quick start programs. Projects must be completable within 24 months of work start to reduce unemployment now.
The Church Basketball League winds down regular play with five games scheduled at Gordon Bibb and Austinville. Results last week saw Friendship beat First Baptist 71-68 in overtime while 16th Avenue edged Austinville 60-24. Central Baptist beat Fellowship 64-56 and East End defeated Flint 62-53.
Old tech notes describe that gamma rays from isotopes penetrate steel to image internal structures. The method requires no electricity and offers a handy alternative to bulky X-ray machines.
Duke Blue Devils cruised past West Virginia 111 to 71 in Durham with 57.7 percent shooting. Art Heyman led Duke with 28 points, Jim McCormick had 19 for West Virginia, and Vic Bubas pulled his regulars with 6 minutes left as Duke built a large halftime lead.
Don January shot 3 under par to 208 and holds a one stroke edge entering the final round at Harding Park. George Knudson Jack Burke Jr Charlie Sifford Bob Rosburg trail at 209 while Arnold Palmer sits three back at 211 amid a crowded leaderboard. Jack Nicklaus has been eliminated from contention.
Florida's Gators win 9 of 11 events to beat Alabama 62 32 at the 25 yard outdoor pool. Jerry Livingston sets a Gator record in the 200 yard butterfly with 2 05.3 as Florida improves to 20 win on the season. Floyd Cromaner Livingston Wilder and other Gators shine while Alabama drops to 0 2 with losses to Florida State and today.
USGA rules chief William Ward Foshay told the annual meeting that world golf should share one code. He cited conflicts with the PGA and Royal and Ancient and noted Arnold Palmer's disqualification over provisional ball rules. A Turnberry meeting with R and A is planned May 18-19.
Labron Harris Jr. heads a 10 man U S team chosen by the U S Golf Association to face Great Britain in the 1963 Walker Cup May 24 25 at Turnberry Scotland. Other selections include Deane Beaman Charles Coe Richard Davies Bob Gardner Downing Gray Billy Joe Patton Richard Sikes Charles Smith and Dr Edward Updegraff.
The NFL says its betting investigation will not yield an announcement during winter meetings in Miami Beach. Commissioner will not disclose findings until the probe ends, while league business proceeds in the three day session through Thursday.
Ogden Phipps trained Hitting Away led all the way to win the 1 1/16 mile Royal Palm Handicap at Miami for $31,850. Jockey John Sellers rode the 5-year-old Am biorix gelding to victory by 2 1/2 lengths over Sunrise Flight with Rough Note third in the 11-horse field.
The Wheeler Refuge rabbit hunt runs February 11 to 16 with a 750 permit quota issued from February 4. Plan to visit the refuge office with your hunting license or send license details to Decatur P O Box 1643. Deer stocking expands in Morgan County while wildlife counts show record goose and duck kills at Wheeler reservoir.
Cullman County tournament resumes this week with Holly Pond coach Felton Easterwood confirming games Wednesday through Saturday. Matches include West Point, Fairview, Cold Springs, Hanceville, and Holly Pond across A and B divisions with finals on Saturday night.
Crimson Satan romped to a more than five length victory in the $137,400 Charles H. Strub Stakes at Santa Anita Park with jockey Herb Hinojosa, as 53,000 fans watched the inaugural running. Pirate Cove finished second, Dr Kacy third.
Jericho, famed for ancient walls dating back about 8 000 years, is cited as the oldest known walled town. The discovery underscores early urban fortifications and regional historical significance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.