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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1963
Page
11
Sidney Lanier defeated Tuscaloosa 65-44 to claim the second AA title. Lanier led 15-11 after the first quarter and pulled away with 10 straight in the second period. Lanier shot 57.9 percent while Tuscaloosa managed 28.6 percent, finishing 35-2 for the season to Tuscaloosa’s 29-3.
Boston Red Sox exploded for six hits and five runs in the fourth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 in Mesa Arizona. Chuck Schilling forced in a run with a bases loaded walk and Bill Monbouquette plus Roman Mesias added two run singles as Chicago used five pitchers in defeat.
The Los Angeles Angels led Houston Colts 6-1 with two outs in the sixth when a whistling desert sandstorm halted play. The game was recorded as a 4-1 Angels victory after two more runs in the sixth.
John Pickens of Tuscaloosa was named most valuable player in the state Class AA basketball tournament. Teammates named to the all tournament team include Bill Ahead and Ronnie Moore from Tuscaloosa, Randy Thomas and John Bricken of Sidney Lanier, Larry Meadows and Farrell Bailey of Opelika, Richard Milling of Parrish, George Elrod of Emma Sansom, and Tommy Dodd of Pisgah.
Billy Bruton shone with a perfect day at the plate driving in four runs as Detroit beat Minnesota 10 to 5 in an eight inning exhibition opener. Bruton doubled homered and singled to power a 14 hit Tigers attack while Jim Merritt took the loss after three innings. Vic Power went 3 for 3 for the Twins and Joe McCabe drove in three Minnesota runs with a homer and a two run double.
In St. Petersburg the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 2 to 1 before rain halted play with two outs in the bottom of the seventh. Dick Groat drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, Gene Oliver added an RBI single, and relievers held the Mets to two hits.
The Mississippi State basketball team won board approval 9 to 3 to enter the NCAA tournament despite an unwritten state ban on interracial teams. Gov. Barnett opposed, but President Colvard and the team, faculty, and Coach Babe McCarthy backed the decision. State faces Loyola Chicago or Ohio Valley winner in the East Regional on March 15 at East Lansing.
The Church Basketball League held its season finale banquet at Bob Gibsons. Central Baptist captured the first place and tournament trophies, Max Shelton of Caddo earned MVP, and Oak Ridge Methodist took the sportsmanship trophy. The all star team featured Max and Hayward Shelton among others and will face Central Baptist on March 19 at Austinville.
ATHENS The Athens College Bears 19th District NAIA champions head to Kansas City with a 22 8 record for the NAIA tournament. They face 22 0 Central Connecticut State in their opening game at 1 p m Monday, a match carried on Athens and Decatur radio. Ten players and three officials traveled by air from Memphis after leaving Athens Saturday noon, with Athens College President Dr. Virgil McCain among those going. Governor Wallace congratulated the team in a telegram, praising their representation of Alabama and the state’s fine traditions.
The last Alabama hunting season runs March 20 to April 20 with gobblers only and a daily limit of one. Special hunts exist in Bankhead Forest Thomas Area and Lauderdale Area near Waterloo. Permits are free from the State Conservation Department or by mail.
The St Bernard College Saints begin 1963 baseball practice under coach Charles Richard. Returning top pitchers Bobby Wright and Joe Moseley anchor a squad with strong infield and promising freshmen challengers for catching duties. Bowling leads last year with a .333 average as Moseley moves between short and third.
Report notes 54 000 Pakistanis claim ages exceeding 100 years reflecting longevity trends across the population. Researchers highlight demographic data and potential impacts on social services and pensions amid aging society.
Indiana rallied to beat Ohio State 87-85 in overtime at Bloomington as Illinois defeated Iowa 73-69 to secure the Big Ten title share and an NCAA berth. Gary Bradd led OSU with 32 points before fouling out. Jimmy Rayl scored 44 for Indiana.
Orioles overwhelm New York 7-4 as Aparacio hits three including a double and Brown adds homer two RBIs. Barber and Roberts blank the Yankees through the first three as Daley allows late runs. Pepitone homers for New York in a chilly Fort Lauderdale exhibition.
Harold Kneece fired a 9 under par 63 tying the course record to hold a four stroke edge after three rounds of the Pensacola Open. The Aiken pro tied for the lead at 202 with a strong day including 12 greens in regulation and 26 putts amid a crowded leaderboard led by Palmer, Player, Brewer, Charles and McGowan.
In Tucson, the Cleveland Indians exploded for five runs in the fifth to knock out Gaylord Perry and beat the San Francisco Giants 6 to 1. Walter Bond Jerry Kindall Pedro Ramos and Woodie Held delivered six straight singles in the inning as Perry exited after four. Max Alvis added a sixth Indian run in the seventh.
Bill Hardwick placed first in the Mobile Open bowling tournament worth 23 500 dollars. He edged Roger Helle of Detroit in the finals to win 5 000 dollars and raise season earnings to 7 500 dollars. Helle earned 2 500 for second.
In Sarasota, Chicago pitchers faced at least 27 batters. Jave Nicholson drove in the game's only run with a third inning single after Mike Hershberger doubled and moved to third on Joe Cunningham’s infield hit. Jesse Gonder had both Reds hits. O Toole started for Cincinnati with O'Tolle facing the loss.
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