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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1963

Page

11

Hypnotism Helped Ford Quell Habit and Boost Stamina

Los Angeles April reports Whitey Ford, a 34 year old Yankees left hander, credits a three day hypnotist session at Grossinger's with quitting smoking after the World Series. He says the discipline aided his late inning endurance and a 7 0 win over the Angels.

Charles Maher Associated Press LOS Angeles Ford Maury Wills Los Dodgers Whitey Onie New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Cleveland San Francisco Fleichman Grossinger’s

United States Leads in Exports of Food and Tobacco

The United States shows a leadership position in exporting food products cotton and tobacco with strong overseas demand reported across markets. The statement highlights trade strength in agricultural commodities and fiber crops as a key economic indicator.

United States

US aims for 100 plus golds at Pan American Games

United States eyes more golds in fourth Pan American Games climax in Sao Paula. With 89 titles already, USA seeks five or six track and field wins plus two in basketball two in boxing and one in synchronized swimming. Team heads into finals against Brazil. Ralph Boston headlines track hopes while Keith Hall and Blaine Lindgren lead boxing and hurdles.

Associated Press Sao Paula Brazil United States Uncle Sam Mexico U.S Fred Lewis Air Force Vallejo Calif Ronald Holmes Jamaica Lee Carr New York Jose Edson Jorge Ralph Boston Laurel Miss Roselyn Range Mexico City Albert Hall Greenfield Mass Blaine Lindgren Salt Lake City Eleanor Montgomery Cleveland Estelle Baskerville Columbus Ohio Canada Nancy MacGredie

North Alabama Coon Hunters meet Monday night

The North Alabama Coon Hunters Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night at the club house near Burgeen's Gin in Limestone County. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. The Caddo baseball team will practice Saturday at 2 30 p.m. at Caddo. Anyone interested in trying out for the team is asked to attend the practice session.

North Alabama Coon Hunters Association Burgreen’s Gin Limestone County Caddo

Valiant Promoted For Efficiency And Warranty

The Mobil Economy Run cites 26.26 miles per gallon for the car. The ad highlights a five year or 50,000 mile warranty as a standout feature. Readers are urged to test drive a Valiant at their Plymouth Valiant dealer.

Mobil America Plymouth-Valiant

Hidden Costs Behind Baseball Wealth and Losses

A look at major league finances reveals deposit rules for uniforms, gate revenue sharing, and travel expenses. It notes that visiting teams in the National League receive 28 percent of gate receipts and six cents per admission, while the American League pays 20 cents for bleacher seats and 30 cents for grandstand, with the league taking six cents. The Cleveland club spent 75,000 on travel, 61,625 on hotel bills, and 27,750 on meals, plus 25 a week for laundry and incidentals. Players pay for their own gloves, bats cost clubs about 2,500, and baseballs run about 15,000 annually.

New York League Cleveland Indians

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Summary of top players in both leagues: batting leaders include Causey and Yastrzemski with high averages, Wagner and Hinton tied for hits, and Hinton leading triples. Pitching leaders include Fischer, Pena, and Cheney tied for wins with 40. National League highlights feature Alou, Aaron, Boyer, and Altman among batting, runs, and RBIs leaders, with notable totals for Alou, Aaron, and Groat.

Pearson Los Angeles Allison Minnesota Hinton Washington Osborne Wagner Yastrzemski Boston Torres Versalles Cimoli Kansas City Held Cleveland Pepitone New York Aparicio Baltimore Charles Fischer Pena Cheney Barber F. Alou San Francisco Howard Edwards Cincinnati Flood St. Louis H. Aaron Milwaukee Boyer Alou Great and White Cardenas Cepeda Groat Altman Fazio Houston Roseboro

Cards Rally Past Dodgers to Take NL Lead

In Decatur Little League the Cards beat the Dodgers 3-2 to pull ahead in the NL tie. Duprey hit a home run for the Cards, Fisher won, Hill lost, and both teams had four hits. Dodgers slip to 2-2, Cards to 1-1. In the American League the Yankees edged the Red Sox 7-4 in seven innings. McMurtrie earned the win, Brown took the loss, Atkins had three hits for Boston. Yankees move to 3-1, Red Sox fall to 0-3.

Decatur Dodgers Fisher Hill Duprey Cards Yankees Red Sox McMurtrie Brown Atkins

Anthony Makes Good Start In Title Defense

Richard Anthony of Andalusia opened defense with a 76 to sit one stroke behind co leaders in the Alabama High School Golf Tournament second round as 21 players posted scores and several tied for second. Medalist honors went to Robert E Lee with 75 while Hubert Green and Ed Brown Jr both tied for day one lead.

Birmingham Hubert Green Shades Valley Ed Brown Jr Montgomery Robert E. Lee Green Brown Richard Anthony Andalusia Anthony Mac McLendon Montgomery Lee Barry Knight Gadsden Jeff Watson Mobile Murphy Sam Farlow

Fort Payne Gets New Superintendent

MONTGOMERY AP State School Superintendent Austin Meadows named Ren A Forrester, superintendent of Fort Payne city schools, as his assistant. Meadows announced Thursday.

Appointment of Forrester to vacant position this year

The report notes the appointment of Forrester to the vacant post this year. Details on the position and official actions are limited in the fragment.

Forrester

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