Heroin Linked To Death Of Star Gridder
In Baltimore a 25-year-old drinking companion of Gene Lipscomb, star NFL defensive tackle known as Big Daddy, told police he and Lipscomb were using heroin before his death. Timothy Black faces narcotic paraphernalia charges and a preliminary hearing. An autopsy is pending. A syringe was found as Lipscomb was pronounced dead at Lutheran Hospital. Black described a sequence of events with a third man involved. Lipscomb had been using heroin only for a few months.
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Baltimore
Gene
Big Daddy) Lipscomb
National Football League
Lipscomb
Timothy N. Black
Maryland
Russell Lyon
Lipcomb
Lutheran Hospital
Joseph F. Carroll
Baltimore Police
Black
Big Daddy
Carroll
Pennsylvania Ave
Big
Daddy
Pittsburgh Steeler
Reds Hand Mets First Loss After Five Wins
Cincinnati ace Joey Jay earned his first victory of the season by limiting New York to six hits as the Reds beat the Mets 4-2. Eddie Kasko hit a homer and Leo Cardenas added two run singles, with Cincinnati taking advantage of Mets errors and a run-down play. Jay struck out five, walked four, in a five-hit allowed effort, with Jim Henry finishing in relief. W Jay 1-6 L Jackson 3-3. Home runs Kasko Cincinnati and C Coleman New York.
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NEW York
Joey Jay
New York Mets
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Alvin Jackson
Jackson
Eddie Kasko
Leo Cardenas
Cincinnati
Mets
Jay
Jim Henry
Henry
Edwards
MacKenzie
C. Coleman
W—Jay
L—Jackson
Kaska
Nobody Can Touch This Prep Hurler
Orting Washington AP South paw Bill Hobert a sophomore stretched his no hit inning streak to 25 as Orting High School crushed King's Garden High 18 to 0 Hobert earned his fourth straight no hit win and the small school near Tacoma ran its undefeated streak to 34 games Hobert and Gary Schoen bachler a junior have twice combined for no hit doubleheaders.
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Orting
Wash
Bill Hobert
Orting High School
King’s Garden High
Tacoma
Hobert
Gary Schoenbachler
Pirates snap losing streak with late rally over Cardinals
In Pittsburgh, Bill Mazeroski delivered a bases loaded double in the fifth, sparking a three run burst as Vernon Law and Bob Veale shut down St Louis. The Pirates beat the Cardinals 3-2 to halt a four game skid.
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Pittsburgh
Bill Mazeroski
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Vernon Law
Bob Veale
St. Louis
Ray Washburn
Donn Clendenon
Bob Clemente
Smoky Burgess
Mazeroski
Bob Bailey
Burgess
Law
Washburn
Taylor
Sawatski
Veale
Face
W—Law
L— Washburn
White
Musial
Pickens Takes Tennis Title in Alabama Championship
In Sylacauga Alabama John Pickens of Tuscaloosa won the Alabama high school tennis championship defeating Tommy Kendall 6-0 6-2 in the final. Anniston doubled on the doubles crown beating Indian Springs 3-6 6-4 6-2. Semifinal results include Eugene Richmond Mobile Murphy and Drake Boutwell Birmingham Ramsey. Indian Springs beat Tuscaloosa 6-4 6-2 in doubles semi while Anniston edged Sylacauga 6-2 6-4.
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Sylacauga
Ala
John Pickens
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Tommy Kendall
Anniston
Indian Springs
Pickens
Eugene Richmond
Mobile
Murphy
Kendall
Drake Boutwell
Birmingham
Ramsey
Indians Rally Past Tigers After Fourth-Quarter Collapse
In Detroit, the Cleveland Indians squandered a four-run lead in the ninth but won 6-5 in 10 innings. Jake Wood and Vic Davalillo started the decisive rally with an error by Jake Adcock, as Al Luplow and Davalillo homered, Willie Kirkland added a run with a double, and Jerry Walker finished the Tigers. Detroit surged late with four runs in the ninth before the Tribe escaped.
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Detroit
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Jake Wood
Joe Adcock
Indians
Vic Davalillo
al Luplow
Willie Kirkland
Terry Fox
Don Wert
Jerry Walker
Tigers
Dick Donovan
Cleveland
Gus Triandos
Norm Cash
Walker
Baseball rules on game length and mercy
The rules specify that the first game lasts seven innings and the second five. A game is considered complete when a team leads by 10 or more runs after five innings.
Tym Tulane Take SEC Net Laurels
Tym of Florida wins the SEC championship in singles while Tulane seizes the team title. Tulane trio Bleckinger Rhodes Harcastle Austin Moss take singles, with Musalem OConnell leading Alabama in the top doubles loss. Georgia Tech freshmen win.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Bill Tym
Florida
Tulane
Tym
Lee Fentress
Chuck Bleckinger
Dan Rhodes
Bob Harcastle
Ed Austin
David Moss
Wave
Alabama
Jaime Musalem
George O’connell
Graham Primrose
Orlando Bracamonte
Mississippi State
Georgia
Louisiana State
Georgia Tech
Vanderbilt
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Miss. State
Bob Hardcastle
Pierre Howard
Charles Harris
Colt Season Opens Monday at West Town Field
The 1963 Colt League season kicks off Monday night with the Indians vs Red Sox at 7:30 p.m. A pregame ceremony at 7:15 p.m. will feature the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees, with all teams and managers attending. Parents and the public are invited.
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West Town Field
Indians
Red Sox
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Jaycees
Cornstarch storage tips for moisture control
Keep cornstarch tightly covered because it is affected by the moisture around it. The moisture in the environment can lead to clumping and spoilage, so maintain a sealed container when storing this pantry staple.
A's Break Twins 5-1 to End No-Hitter Bid
Vic Power’s ninth inning single broke Ted Bowsfield’s no hit bid as the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 in St. Paul. Bowsfield, dominant most of the game, allowed only walks and a late run, while Jerry Lumpe’s two-run homer in the fifth provided the cushion.
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ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Vic Power
Ted Bowsfield
Kansas City
Athletics
Minnesota Twins
Bob Allison
Twins
Bowsfield
Los Angeles Angels
Zeilo Versalles
Power
Versalles
Bill Tuttle
Allison
Earl Battey
A’s
Jerry Lumpe
Giants No-Hitter Beats Braves In Decatur League
In Friday action at Decatur Little League the Giants beat the Braves 4 0. Mike Smith and Mike Turner combined for a no hit three inning effort with Smith earning the win and Bill McAllister charged with the loss. Peter Spink hit a homer while Tim Carrico and Mike Turner added two singles each. Giants rise to 3 2 and Braves to 2 4.
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Decatur
Giants
Braves
Mikes
Mike Smith
Mike Turner
Smith
Bill McAllister
Peter Spink
Tim Carrico
Understanding Wheeler Reservoirs Spoonbills and Sturgeon Decline
UTDOORS by Thomas Z. Atkeson notes spoonbills and sturgeon were once common in Wheeler Reservoir but now are rare. Experts say these fish only reproduce when old and large, and heavy netting and snagging have removed the breeding stock, delaying any comeback by eight to ten year old fish two feet long or more.
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Thomas Z. Atkeson
Wheeler Reservoir
Prizes Awarded After Ruth Banks Handicap Golf Tourney
Friday the Ruth Banks Handicap Tournament concluded at Decatur Country Club. Tournament chairwoman Mrs. O M Tucker presented gifts to prize winners. Champion Mrs Gene Berrigan, runner up Mrs John Frazer, who beat Mrs Marvin Rankin and Mrs Billy Jones to break a three way tie. Medalist Mrs John H Jones. Lowest Net: Mrs Gene Berrigan, Mrs John Frazer, Mrs Marvin Rankin. Consolation: Mrs H E Haigler Jr, Mrs Perry Smith, Mrs Sam Pruett, Mrs Ed Maddock. Closest to pin on 16th: Mrs Gene Berrigan, Mrs John H Jones, Mrs Norman Meyer. Ruth Banks Baugh received a gift of appreciation from Bill Curtis.
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O. M. Tucker
Gene Berrigan
John Frazer
Marvin Rankin
Billy Jones
John H. Jones
H. E. Haigler, Jr
Perry Smith
Sam Pruett
Ed Maddock
Norman Meyer
Ruth Banks Baugh
Bill Curtis
Smyley Wins Chem Strand Rec Golf at Decatur CC
W. F. Smyley captured the Chem strand Recreation Association Golf Tournament at Decatur Country Club on Saturday. Cole Downing finished runner up with Charlie Ruark and Jack Vernon close behind. Also, tips advise keeping leftover roast turkey in large pieces for long term storage.
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W. F. Smyley
Chemstrand Recreation Association
Decatur Country Club
Cole Downing
Charlie Ruark
Jack Vernon
Coons Purchased By Hartselle Club Released In County
Morgan County Conservation Officer Lloyd Hays says 118 coons bought by the Hartselle Coon Hunters Association were released in various bottoms across the county after being tracked in central Florida.
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Hartselle Coon Hunters Association
Florida
Morgan County
Lloyd Hays
Wheeler Refuge graveling boosts access across Limestone County
Through an arrangement with the Limestone County Road Commission Wheeler Refuge completed road graveling, repairing flood damage and adding new spurs. Improvements include a Mooresville Peninsula spur, riverbank spur upgrades, riverbank road extensions, and bridge reconstructions at Martin's Branch, Black's Branch, Cave Springs, and Gun House Branch, aiding refuge staff and local farmers and visitors.
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Limestone County Road Commission
Wheeler Refuge
Mooresville
Rockhouse Landing
Martin’s Branch
Black’s Branch
Cave Spring
Gunhouse
B-25 Bomber Used To Treat Fire Ants In Decatur
On Friday and Saturday May 3 and 4 an older World War II B-25 bomber was deployed to treat Decatur area fire ants. The operation covered the northern half of Decatur, land along the river for about seven miles, and eastward along the south shore to Flint Creek back waters. Mirex bait in soybean oil and crushed corncobs was applied. The bait is claimed safe for people and animals, but observers are asked to report any contrary findings.
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Decatur
Flint Creek
Athens Sports men nominate Jack Tanner for officer of year
The Athens Sports men's Club nominates Jack Tanner, Limestone County Conservation Officer, as Alabama's outstanding conservation officer of the year, highlighting his popularity and service.
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Athens Sportsmen’s Club
Jack Tanner
Limestone County
Alabama
Ducks Nesting at Wheeler Reservoir Warns Fishermen
Ducks spending the summer with us are nesting now at Wheeler Reservoir. Any duck that nests there faces strict limits on disturbing nests eggs or ducklings as it is illegal to bother them.
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Wheeler Reservoir
Salt-water striped bass found in Kentucky reservoir
Irving Terry of Leighton caught a twenty pound striped bass below Wheeler dam. The fish is one of the salt-water stripers stocked in Kentucky Reservoir, likely passing Pickwick and Wilson dams. Spawned sea bass show no evidence of young. these fish are highly sensitive to handling and were not tagged.
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Irving Terry
Leighton
Wheeler Dam
Kentucky
Pickwick
Wilson
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Southwind Yacht Club
Tennessee River
Jack Sanger
Allen Farr
Fred Powell
Etty Sanger
Dick Leonard
Noland Richards
Helen Richards
Florence
Bob Mullins
Barry Welsh
Tri-Cities
Muscle Shoals Sailing Association
Star Gridder
Fishermiens
N.E
Dial
SEC
Don Lossman
Fred Shays
A's Bump Twins
Ruth Banks
Letra
Dairy Queen
W. Moulton St
U.S. Royals
U.S
Joe Hagler
Royal Tire Service
St. N.E
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