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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1963

Page

6

Americans Win Low Margin Over Soviets In Sloppy Moscow Meet

Americans win 12 events to Soviets 10 in a disjointed meet. The Soviet women suffer a disastrous day with 10 events disqualified and a fall in hurdles. Cyrol Burleson edges Tom O Hara in the 1500, Henry Carr clocks 20 9 in the 200, and the old pros Silvester and Babka lead in the discus with Connolly O Brien delivering key performances. Jim Beatty skips the 5000 due to injury leaving a Soviet 1 2 sweep in that event.

Cyrol Burleson Tom O'Hara Henry Carr Paul Drayton Willie Atterberry Rex Cawley Jay Silvester Rink Babka Harold Connolly Parry O’brien Connolly O’brien Dave Davis Jim Beatty Los Angeles

Tech considered leaving SEC to emphasize intersectional football

The Atlanta Journal reported Georgia Tech weighing withdrawal from the Southeastern Conference to focus on intersectional football. Officials at rival programs questioned the claim while Tech declined comment amid discussion of scholarship limits and integration issues.

Atlanta Georgia Tech SEC Atlanta Journal Howell Hollis University of Georgia Journal Tech Johnny Vaught Ole Miss Georgia Tennes- Tech Naval Texas A&m Grant Field University of Virginia Penn State Notre Dame Edwin Harrison Louisville Courier-Journal Harrison Bobby Dodd

Two Pony League Games Set at West Town Field Tonight

The Pony League tournament features Morgan County All-Stars versus Huntsville National League Stars at 5 30 p.m. and Decatur Stars against Huntsville Americans at 8 p.m. The event was relocated from Huntsville to West Town Field.

West Town Field Morgan County All-Stars Huntsville Decatur Stars Huntsville Americans

Heavy Odds On Liston Before Las Vegas Showdown

Sonny Liston highly favored to retain the world heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson in a 15 round rematch at the Las Vegas Convention Center. About 8,000 in person, closed circuit outlets nationwide, potential live gate near 250000 and TV and movie returns around 700000. Liston weighing about 213 214 pounds, Patterson aiming for 195. Odds run 4 to 1 on Liston and 30 to 1 against Patterson.

Bob Myers Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Chicago Las Vegas Convention Center Liston Patterson Sonny Denver Exchampion

Henry Captures Dixie Singles

Crawford Henry of Atlanta, a former Tulane tennis star, defeated Drayton Nabers in straight sets 7-5 8-6 to win the men's singles title at the Dixieland Tennis Tournament. Nabers and Henry lost the doubles final to Jack Browdy and John Skogsad, both of Atlanta, 7-5 4-6 6-3.

Birmingham Crawford Henry Atlanta Tulane University Drayton Nabers Ent Henry Nabers Lech Jack Browdy John Skogsdad

Pitchers Get Worked Over in National League

In a rough day for pitching, Dodgers fell to Milwaukee 7-2 and 13-7 while St. Louis routed Houston 9-4. The Phillies stretched their win streak to seven as the Mets slid to 0-16 on the road. Pittsburgh edged Chicago 6-5 in 14 innings. Hank Aaron and Denis Menke homered for Milwaukee as Bob Sadowski earned his first win. Joey Torre joined the scoring for the Braves. Stan Musial and Bob Gibson highlighted St. Louis. The Giants exploded past Cincinnati 10-5 with Cepeda driving offense, as O'Toole suffered his sixth straight loss.

Dodgers Milwaukee St. Louis Houston Phils Mets Pittsburgh Chicago Jerry Lynch Bill Virdon San Francisco Cincinnati Hank Aaron Denis Menke Bob Sadowski Braves Tony Cloninger Joe Torre Dick Groat Cardinals Colts Bob Gibson Chris Shorts Dennis Bennett Pirates Cubs George Crowe Dean Clendenon Bob Bailey Virdon Jack Warner Don Cardwell Paul Toth Lou Brock Giants Reds Orlando Cepeda Bob Bolin Jim O’toole

SEC Officials Meet On Football Substitution Rule Change

Birmingham observers will see a test airing on substitution rule changes during the Southeastern Conference Football Officials Association clinic. The meeting runs August 2 through 4.

Birmingham Southeastern Conference Football Officials Association

Alabama Hunting Seasons Creel Limits Announced

Alabama announces 1963 64 hunting seasons with daily and seasonal bag limits across many counties and areas Dog and stalk hunting rules apply in specific regions Nov 9 Jan 1 Gobbler turkey season Oct 1 Nov 9 and Dec 12 Jan 10 and spring Nov 1 8 bow and arrow turkey season in areas open to fall gobbler hunting Quail squirrel rabbit raccoon opossum fox beaver bobcat bear alligator dove woodcock snipe rail gallinule and duck seasons listed with special closures and possession limits Note: aggregate daily bag limit not to exceed 50 in total and no size restrictions across species.

Autauga Swift Creek Baldwin Barbour Bibb Butler Ala U.S Russell Shelby U. S Sumter Tuscaloosa Washington and Wilcox Colbert Coosa DeKalb Elmore Fayette Franklin Houston Lowndes Fort Deposit Mt. Willing Tickem Tallapoosa Blue Creek Walker Jasper Jas County Calhoun Hwy. 21 Cleburne Turkey Covington Hwy U. S. Hwy. 331 Dallas Escambia Jefferson Marengo Mobile Monroe Randolph Talladega Washington and Wilcox Bullock Crenshaw Dale Greene Geneva Henry Lawrence Perry Pickens Pike St. Clair Winston Fort Rucker Reservation

Los Angeles at New York in Tonight's NBA Schedule

Tonight's NBA card features Los Angeles visiting New York with Newman at 0-0 and Terry at 9-10 for a night game. The matchup pits the Lakers against the Knicks in a marquee clash.

Los Angeles Newman New York Terry

Deep Current Flows Opposite Gulf Stream Path

Scientists report a massive deep current moving beneath the Gulf Stream in the opposite direction. The finding suggests potential impacts on heat transport and regional climate patterns across the Atlantic.

Good Man to Know Aetna Discount Co Loan Offer

Pleasant manager of Aetna Discount Co arranges loans from 300 to 3000 with immediate cash for vacation or other uses. AFC is a 45 year old concern treating all with courtesy and respect. Contact Mr Crenshaw at 209 4th Ave SE Decatur AL or phone 355 0361.

Aetna Discount Co AFC Mr. Crenshaw 4Th Ave Decatur Alabama

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