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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1963

Page

9

49ers Seek Halfback Replacements for 1963 Season

The 49ers, preparing for the 1963 NFL season, list two rookies and two second year players as contenders for the halfback job left by Bill Kilmer. Don Lisbon from Bowling Green and J. Smith face timing issues with mumps and weight concerns as they vie for the top spot. Alexander also receives a similar program as the team aims to improve tackling and pass blocking.

Hickey Lisbon Youngstown Ohio Alexander

Monarch butterfly's diet centers on nectar and water

The monarch relies on nectar for sustenance and primarily drinks water for hydration. This simple diet highlights the butterfly's dependence on flowering plants and available moisture in its habitat.

Major League Leaders Update

Major league leaders include Causey of Kansas City with 23 triples and Gottlieb Clemente of Pittsburgh batting .334. Hank Aaron and Willie Mays lead in runs and RBIs with strong showings for Milwaukee and St Louis. Groat tops hits with 138 for St Louis while McCovey and Aaron pace home runs. Koufax and Drysdale lead strikeouts.

Causey Kansas City Versalles Oves and Hinton Allison Tan Kille St. Louis Clemente Pittsburgh H. Aaron Milwaukee White Groat Pratle Louis Pinson Cinc Gonzalez Philadelphia Pinsa Cincinnati Koufax Los Angeles Drysdale

Holt Holds Narrow Lead In Alabama Golf Championship

Aniston AP Sonny Holt of Panama City Fla opened with a 68 to lead the Alabama Golf Association men’s championship as round two began. Close behind are Johnny Laney Mobile with 69 and tournament favorite B R McLendon at 71, with others posting 70 and 71 scores in a tight race.

Anniston Ala Sonny Holt Panama City Fla Alabama Golf Association Holt Johnny Laney Mobile B. R. McLendon McLendon Dick Woodfin Billy Hamilton M. C. Fitts Gene Ferrer Sonny Young Jimmy Meigs Hamp Green Wayne Davis

Cicada Aims for 165000 Delaware Handicap Title

Cicada owned by Meadow Stable leads an 11-horse field in the Delaware Handicap for older fillies and mares at Delaware Park. The 4-year-old carries 128 pounds and is the 8-5 favorite after earning 758324 lifetime, having won four stakes this season including the Columbiana Distaff Vagrancy and Sheepshead Bay. Table Mate from Kerr Stable is noted as Cicada’s main rival after a New Castle Stakes win.

Associated Press Delaware Park Monmouth Park Cicada Meadow Stable Wheatley’ Stable Castle Forbes Beautiful Day Nanuet Stable Miss Twist Harbreau Stable Columbiana Distaff Vagrancy Sheepshead Bay Kerr Stable Delaware

Post office mail handling and state expenditures rise

The text notes that typical first class mail now goes through nine or ten processes. It cites U S state government expenditures climbing from 15.1 billion dollars in fiscal 1950 to 34.7 billion in 1961. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.

United States

Roberts Near 300-Win Club as Orioles Top Senators 4-2

Robin Roberts boosted Baltimore to a 4-2 win over Washington with his 22nd victory as the 36-year-old nears the 300-game milestone. Stu Miller delivered ninth inning relief, while catcher John Orsino praised Roberts for his effort and consistency. Orioles coach Harry Brecheen and manager Billy Hitchcock noted his durable, smooth motion may keep him pitching for years.

Baltimore Robin Roberts Baltimore Orioles Stu Miller Washington Senators Roberts Wynn Spahn Robin Oriole Harry Brecheen Brecheen John Orsino Orsino Billy Hitchcock

Davis Cup Opens as Osuna Faces Godbout for Canada Match

In Vancouver the Davis Cup opener pairs Rafael Osuna to meet Francois Godbout while Antonio Palafox faces Harry Fauquier in singles. Canada captain Jim Macken hopes Godbout advances to improve chances at an opening-day split.

Vancouver B.C Mexico Rafael Osuna Canada Osuna Francois Godbout Antonio Palafox Harry Fauquier Jim Macken Macken Godbout Palafox

Lavagetto in San Francisco for further lung examination

Mets coach Harry Cookie Lavagetto, 48, remained in San Francisco for additional tests on a spot found on his left lung during a routine checkup. Lavagetto, a former major leaguer with Pittsburgh and Brooklyn, served in World War I and played 10 seasons in the majors.

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Lawrence County Board hires three teachers and adjusts staff

Lawrence County Board of Education hired three teachers at a meeting, leaving one vacancy at Tennessee Valley Negro High School. Terry Reynolds Bynum will teach at Central Negro High School replacing R. G. Brown who declined the job. Hatton Geahueene and L. Hardyman Locheosh Cane tie also named. The board set a new bus route for Central Negro High School and hired Hammock Willard as driver. Bids were accepted for four used buses with Casey Holland of Decatur and Ernest Proctor submitting the low offers.

Moulton Lawrence County Board of Education Silas Cross Cross Terry Reynolds Bynum Central Negro High School R. G. Brown Geahueene Hatton L. Hardyman Locheosh Canee Ern Western Hammock Willard M. E. (Casey) Holland Decatur Ernest Proctor

Uncontaminated Room Rules at Cambridge Facility

In Cambridge Ohio workers in the white room must wear smocks caps and shoe covers and may not smoke chew gum eat or wear cosmetics. They pass through a high pressure air shower on entry to maintain cleanliness.

Cambridge Ohio

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