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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1963

Page

6

Yankees Favored Over Dodgers In World Series Opener

New York a 7 4 to 1 to beat Los Angeles as Sandy Koufax faces Whitey Ford in Yankee Stadium opener. Alston weighs McMullen and Podres status while Gilliam and Tracewski potential shifts loom if injuries persist. Houk notes Yankees in best condition with Mantle moving well and Maris back to form.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York (Ap New York Yankees Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Yankee Stadium Whitey Ford Koufax Dodgers New York Dodger Walter Alston Priskly Alston Ken McMullen Johnny Podres McMullen Jim Gilliam Dick Tracewski Podres Philadelphia Yankees Ford al Downing Jim Bouton Downing Yankee Ralph Houk Bouton Los Angeles Houk Mickey Mantle Roger Maris

Sidle Tops SEC Offense As Tigers Win Twice

Sidle, Auburn quarterback, leads SEC in total offense with 323 yards he also ranks second in rushing average and 4.3 yards per carry. Mississippi's Perry Lee Dunn tops passing with 233 yards and three TDs. Mississippi State leads in total offense and rushing, Ole Miss in passes. Florida tops percentage. Georgia Tech leads defense categories.

Birmingham Ala Aip Auburn Jimmy Sidle Sidle Tigers Tennessee Marlon Faircloth Roger Bird Kentucky Mississippi Perry Lee Dunn State Bulldogs Ole Miss Florida Georgia Tech

Six signal callers named to AP All-America list in Southeast

The Associated Press All-America checklist highlights six quarterbacks from the Southeast including Billy Lothridge Georgia Tech and Jimmy Sidle Auburn plus Perry Lee Dunn Mississippi Larry Rakestraw Georgia and Pat Screen LSU. The board also notes other backs linemen and centers from Alabama Florida Mississippi LSU Georgia Tech and Tulane with standout performances cited from the season.

Mike Barron Associated Press Associated Press Board Billy Lothridge Georgia Tech Jimmy Sidle Auburn Perry Lee-Dunn Mississippi Larry Rakestraw Georgia Pat Screen Louisiana State George Mira Miami Lothridge Clemson Sidle Tennessee Tigers Dunn Kentucky Rakestraw Vanderbilt Screen LSU Los Rice Mira Purdue Board Ode Burrell Mississippi State Florida Benny Nelson Alabama Larry Dupree Larry Smith Joe Labruzzo J. E. Loiacano Harmon Brannon Steve Delong Ray Rissmiller Bob Hart Allen

Untitled College Football Notes From 1963 Week

Fragmentary item suggests United States college football week ending October 6 1963. Mentions Dick Docket and a 50.0 team observation. details unclear due to damaged text.

Oklahoma Takes Over Top Spot In AP Poll After 17 12 Win

The Oklahoma Sooners claim the No. 1 position in the second AP weekly poll after beating the 1962 national champion USC Trojans 17-12 in Los Angeles. USC falls to eighth, Arkansas drops out after a 7-6 loss to Missouri. Alabama remains No. 2 and Ole Miss climbs to No. 10. Bud Wilkinson's team earns 495 points.

John Chandler Associated Press Oklahoma Sooners Associated Press Weekly Oklahoma Southern California Trojans Los Angeles Trojans Arkansas Missouri Alabama Mississippi Kentucky Ole Miss Memphis State Bud Wilkinson Oklahomans Texas Wisconsin Northwestern Navy Georgia Tech Calif Pittsburgh

Wildcats Fear Jimmy Sille and Rodger Byrd Facing Auburn

Kentucky coach Charles Bradshaw says Jimmy Lille is the best they’ve faced. Auburn coach Shug Jordan hails Rodger Byrd as a top soph back and notes Kentucky’s complex three man I offense. Jordan worries about fumbles despite a comeback win and Auburn will miss halfback Gerald Gross for five games.

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Top Pitchers Slated For Starting Role

New York AP reports Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers and Whitey Ford of the Yankees lead a list of 10 pitchers who reached 20 wins in 1963, signaling a strong pitching year. The group includes Marichal, Spahn, Ellsworth, and others, with Ford at 24 wins and Pascual at 21.

NEW York Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Whitey Ford New York Yankees Don Drysdale Dodgers Koufax Juan Marichal San Francisco Milwaukee Warren Spahn Cy Young Cincinnati Jim Maloney Chicago Cubs Dick Ellsworth Marichal Ford Minnesota Camilo Pascual Pascual

SEC Teams Set For Weekend

The Associated Press reports SEC coaches opt to tighten pass defense amid strong quarterbacks. Tulane coaches drill to contain Miami star George Mira, while Georgia and South Carolina prep for key clashes. Mississippi State, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Florida, LSU, Kentucky, Alabama, and Ole Miss also stage workouts and adjust schemes ahead of weekend games.

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