Large Athens squad Still Growing After Coach Elmore Return
The Athens squad shows progress as Coach Elmore returns from Dothan with about 100 candidates remaining in drills. Twelve lettermen participate, with a list of top candidates by position and the 1963 schedule including away games at Sheffield Cullman Huntsville and Deshler and home games vs Butler Coffee Lee and Deshler.
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Athens
Elmore
Dothan
Jimmy McDole
Jimmy Hester
Gerald Terry
Tim Booth
William Barksdale
Dwight Holden
Charlie White
Bruce Young
Jimmy Lusk
Mark Bradley
Dwight Griffin
Jimmy Curtis
Melvin Sexton
John Robert Johnson
Will Melson
Jack Harper
Jimmy Dobbs
Tommy Mobley
Lester Smith
Sheffield
Butler
Coffee
Cullman
Huntsville
Lee
Deshler
Churches urge reps for City softball league meeting
Local brief says all churches interested in fielding a team should send a representative to a 7 p.m. meeting at City. The notice emphasizes church participation in the upcoming Church Softball League.
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Church
Colt Loop Seeks Adults to Run Youth League in Decatur
The Colt League for 15 and 16 year olds needs adult help to operate this season in Decatur. Ed Brazelton and Namon Florence urge volunteers for executive roles or field duties before Thursday night. Positions listed include president treasurer umpire managers and assistant managers. About 60 to 70 boys may participate.
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Colt League
Decatur
Ed Brazelton
Namon
Shorty
Thousands File Past Casket Of Davey Moore In LA
Davey Moore was flown to his final resting place near Columbus Ohio after more than 10000 mourners filed by his casket in Los Angeles. The 29 year old world featherweight champion suffered fatal injuries in a bout that week ending his career.
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Los Angeles
Davey Moore
Columbus
Ohio
Masters Preview Highlights Palmer Player and Pott
Associated Press notes three threats in the Masters Arnold Palmer Gary Player and Johnny Pott prime contenders. Fred Corcoran says amateurs and oldtimers won t factor, Nicklaus is a pro threat but not at his best at Augusta. Potential favorites also include Sam Snead Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Doug Sanders Bobby Nichols Phil Rodgers Donae Gene Littler and Jay Hebert.
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NEW York
Augusta
Corcoran
Dan Sikes
Florida
Ray Floyd
Jack Nicklaus
Husky
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Nicklaus
Jackie
Doug Sanders
Bobby Nichols
Phil Rodgers
Don Ae
Gene Littler
Jay He
Sugar Ramos vows to keep boxing after Moor death in LA bout
Featherweight champ Sugar Ramos, who arrived in Mexico City, says he will continue fighting for his family despite the death of Davey Moore after their title bout in Los Angeles. Ramos had been unsure about his future but told press he will keep boxing.
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Mexico City
Sugar Ramos
Davey Moor
Los Angeles
Ramos
New York Teams Slide From Pro Sports Spotlight
A spoof scene shows New York teams fading in the post season. Knicks, Rangers, Titans, Mets entering weak seasons with public gloom, bankruptcy, and playoff exits framed by the Loser's Club parody. Mischief lines poke at Wismer and lingering misfortunes.
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Jim Becker
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
New York Knicks
New York Titans
New York Rangers
New York Mets
Hate Week Sparks Rivalry Among City Sports Figures
In a spirited exchange, MR. TITAN and MR. MET clash over attendance and talent as they plan separate Hate Weeks against major New York teams. RIVALRY heats up with jokes about Wilt Chamberlain and a controversial catcher, while discusses gate receipts and ownership.
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MR. Met
Ranger
Seh Oa
Canmiene
MR. Knick
Billy McGill
New York Yankees
Titan
New York Giants
New York
Titans Seek Dignity as AFL Plans Clean Sweep
New York Titans owners move to replace coach Bulldog Turner and rename the club. AFL President and owners say they will shed an image of losing and push for dignity and success. Publicists urge players to adopt a professional, image conscious approach amid league wide changes.
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NEW York
American Football League
New York Titans
Bulldog Turner
AFL
Alabama Auburn Baseball Doubleheader Recap
Alabama and Auburn suffered losses in a Southeastern Conference doubleheader. Florida State routed Auburn 9 to 7 after a six run fourth inning, while Florida State beat Auburn 9 to 7 in the nightcap. Florida State improved to 6-2, Auburn to 2-4.
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Bobby Bragan
H. K. Ethridge
Maroons
Lloyd Langston
Frank Montgomery
Miss. State
Moore
Deraidh
Barnett
Syx
Piper
French
Auburn
Ala
Florida State
Attorneys Advise Bryant Against Taking Test
Atlanta reports that coach Bear Bryant was advised by his lawyers not to undergo a second lie detector test amid investigations into football fix charges. Governor and federal investigators weigh in as a seven member Alabama panel probes the allegations linked to Alabama's 35 to 0 win over Georgia.
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Paul
Bear) Bryant
Alabama
Geogian Atty
Eugene Cook
Bryant
Cook
Saturday Evening Post
Wallace Butts
University of Georgia
Butts
William Schroder
Schroder
The
Post
Alabama Legislative Committee
Montgomery
U.S. Senate
Bernie Moore
Moore
Birmingham
Ala
SEC
Donald O’donnell
U.S. Senate Permanent Committee On
Georgia
Carl
Publicists cite NFL rule on shirt security amid AFL concerns
A publicist notes NFL rules require shirts to be secured to avoid looseness and jokes the AFL should follow suit. The discussion references financial figures including $1,341,000 assets of $271,999 and a Turner contract around $20,000 with one year remaining on the pact.
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National Football League
AFL
Turner
Baker Signs With Rams
Oregon State star Terry Baker agreed to a three year contract with the Los Angeles Rams. The Heisman winner and All-America quarterback will reportedly earn about 25,000 dollars per year plus a signing bonus, choosing Los Angeles over offers from Oakland and Toronto.
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Terry Baker
Oregon State
Brillant Allaround
Los Angeles Rams
Heisman
Maxwell Tropics
Elroy Hirsch
Dan Reeves
Rams
Baker
Oakland
Toronto
West Coast
Frankie Albert
San Francisco 49Ers
Beavers
Louisville
Kaline Is A Complete Player With Tigers Comeback
Kaline hits his fifth homer to pair with a .373 average on 20 hits in 53 at bats. He says his shoulder and numb hand pain are gone and he remains the key contributor, even when 0-for-4. Detroit wins 10th of 18 as Yankees stumble to 6-11 behind a Kaline clincher.
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Hec Lopez
Phil Linz
Don Messi
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Fort Myers
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St. Petersburg
Cleveland
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Tucson
Houston
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Mesa
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
West Palm Beach
Kralick
Vic Power
Exhibition Baseball Results and Schedules
The Associated Press reports results from Tuesday including Chicago A 2 New York N 1 and Detroit 2 New York A 1. Other scores: Minnesota 2 Baltimore 0 Philadelphia 16 St Louis 8 Milwaukee 7 Cincinnati 5 Los Angeles N 19 Pittsburg 7 Kansas City 7 Washington. Upcoming games list Cincinnati Los Angeles N Detroit Milwaukee New York N St Louis Philadelphia Kansas City Chicago N Cleveland. Thursday matchups include Cincinnati New York A Los Angeles N New York N St Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Baltimore Chicago N San Francisco Houston Boston Washington Detroit Minnesota Kansas City Cleveland Los Angeles A.
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St. Louis
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Houston
San Francisco
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