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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1964

Page

7

Top College Teams Could Run Into Trouble This Week

College football leaders face tough tests as upsets loom. Texas Army clash in Austin tests defense against Rollie Stichweh and Barofsky while Southern California meets Michigan State at East Lansing. Illinois defends against Northwestern and Navy meets Michigan as Auburn challenges Kentucky amid Hilda era disruptions.

Hugh Fullerton Jr Tooring Texas Southern California Alabama Associated Press Army Austin Tex Rollie Stichweh Fred Barofsky Bandits Jim Hudson Stichweh Southern Cal East Lansing Mich Craig Fertig Mike Garrett Duffy Daugherty North Carolina Vanderbilt Illinois California Illini Craig Morton Northwestern Tom Myers Steve Murphy Indiana Navy Michigan Ann Arbor Midshipmen Roger Staubach Auburn Plainsmen Jimmy Sidle Kentucky Mississippi Hilda New Orleans Syracuse Holy Cross Iowa Arkansas Christian Colorado Air Force Baylor

LSU Auburn Picked To Bite The Dust

The week in the SEC brings upsets as LSU and Auburn face tough tests. Alabama appears strong against Vanderbilt with a projected 21 to 0 victory, while defenses dominate conference play and offenses struggle.

LSU Auburn Kelso Sturgeon Aubama Vanderbilt H Vandy Alabama

Cawley sidelined by leg muscle pull at Olympic readiness

Hurdles star Rex Cawley of Pasadena and pole vaulter John Pennel of Miami joined Roy Saari on the sidelines as the U S track team begins Olympic preparations in Tokyo. The Games run Oct 10 to 24 with arrivals ongoing and the village flags raised for 30 nations.

Jim Becker TOKYO Rex Cawley Pasadena Calif U.S John Pennel Miami Roy Saari Los Angeles Olympic Village

Boat Owners Reminded to Register Boats in Alabama

Claude D. Kelley urges all boat owners to complete 1964 65 registrations within 45 day grace period from October 1 to November 1. The Water Safety Division notes the extendable deadline applies to boats previously registered for 1963 64 and requires midnight of November 30 for final filing.

Montgomery Claude D. Kelley Alabama Water Safety Division

Angels top Twins 5 4 in tight AL race

Felix Torres drove in two first inning runs with two singles and added another RBI in the third as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 to pull even for fifth in the AL. Rodgers homered in the eighth for L A while Harmon Killebrew hit his 49th in the seventh for Minnesota.

Minneapolis-St. Paulap Felix Torres Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Torres Jim Kaat Rrot Thengels Bob ‘Rodgers Angels Harmon Killebrew Bill Kelso Twins Dean Chance L. Angeles Newman Kelso Chance Latman Rodgers Kaat Siebler J. Perry Klippstein Dotter Batteyes L-Kaat Los Angeles Killebrew

Sidle Progresses in Auburn Rushing Records

Auburn quarterback Jim Sidle moves from sixth to fourth in career rushing with 1 556 yards this season on 37 carries improving his all time totals while challenging Kuykendall Childress and James for the Tigers’ rushing records. He needs 64 more to pass Kuykendall 112 to pass Childress and 358 to become Auburn’s all time leader. Sidle previously ran for 1 006 yards last year and is the only T formation quarterback to top 1 000 yards in a season.

Auburn Jimmy Sidle Birmingham Monk Gafford Tommy Lorino Curtis _Kuykendall Joe_Childress Fob James Tiger Sidle Kuykendall Childress James Travis Tidwell Jim

Herman Herman Named Red Sox Manager In Two Year Deal

Billy Herman accepted a two year contract to manage the Boston Red Sox replacing Johnny Pesky. The longtime infielder born 190? advised he will win players respect and lift the team from eighth place after six straight subpar seasons. Manager Mike Higgins announced the firing at a Boston press conference.

Bob Hoobing Associated Press Boston Billy Herman Boston Red Sox Mike Higgins Johnny Pesky Herman William Jennings Bryan Pittsburgh Higgins Pesky

Probable Pitchers By The Associated Press

Probable starting pitchers for today include Cleveland Stange 7 13 at New York Downing 13 8 Kansas City O Donoghue 10 13 at Chicago Horlen 12 0 Detroit Regan 5 10 at Baltimore Pappas 16 7 Washington Loan 1 0 at Boston Monbouquette 12 14 Los Angeles McBride 4 12 Latman 19 at Minnesota Boswell 1 0

Associated Press Cleveland Stange New York Downing Kansas City O'Donoghue Chicago Horlen Detroit Regan Baltimore Pappas Washington Loan Boston Monbouquette Los Angeles McBride Latman Minnesota Boswell

Eight games left to gain yards and pass Tidwell

Sidle has an injured shoulder and cannot throw, limiting Auburn’s offense to rushing. He did connect twice for 23 yards against Tennessee, including a 15-yard reception to Danny Fulford that set up a field goal in the 3-0 win. Tucker Fredrickson, Auburn’s No. 2 rusher, trails last year with 145 yards on 32 carries, while his improved running eases Sidle’s burden.

New York Fisher St. Louis Sadecki Chicago Buhl San Francisco Estelle Pittsburgh Law Milwaukee Ambach Houston Johnson Los Angeles Brewer Tidwell Sidle Tennessee Danny Fulford Auburn Tucker Frederickson Hollywood Fla

Writer Sees Colts Shine in Clash With Surprising Rams

NFL preview notes Colts led by Johnny Unitas against a Rams squad fresh off a strong pass rush. Also covered are Bears at 1-2, Giants at Detroit, Bills at Oakland, Chargers at Jets, and other Week program matchups with injury and lineup notes.

Baltimore Los Angeles Rams Colts Johnny Unitas Green Bay Chicago St. Louis Washington John David Crow Cardinals Jack Hand Associated Press Buffalo Bills Buffalo New York Jets Shea Stadium Oakland Raiders Jets San Diego Chargers Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears New York Giants NFL AFL

Key Backs Out For Dogs Vols Face Mississippi State

Mississippi State and Tennessee meet in Memphis with key backs missing for both teams. Tennessee will miss Billy Tomlinson, while Mississippi State's quarterback is out amid seven injuries. The Bulldogs and Vols seek offense to offset defensive strength as both aim to break recent scoring droughts.

Associated Press Memphis Marcus Rhoden Tennessee Doug Dickey State Paul Davis Steve Delong Tom Fisher Pat Watson Tommy Neville Vols Auburn Florida Mississippi State Chattanooga Bulldogs Texas Tech Dickey Tee Parstion

Vanderbilt Aims for Balanced Offense Against Alabama

Vanderbilt seeks a balanced attack as coach Jack Green fields a new offense led by the lone end concept. Quarterback Dave Waller will rely on Bennett Baldwin and Chuck Ousley for passes while Bob Kerr and Chris Collins assist the backfield for the 8 p.m. kickoff at Legion Field with about 45000 fans expected.

Commodore Legion Field Green Vandy Commodores Bennett Baldwin Chuck Ousley Dave Waller Baldwin Ousley Waller Bob Kerr Chris Collins Chesta Parker Cen Bob Sullins

ACC Title Race Sparks Four-Team Showdown

Four Alabama Collegiate Conference clubs chase the league crown this week led by Troy State at Jacksonville State. Troy aims to rebound after an 8-0 win over Livingston while Jacksonville State seeks offense against Troy’s strong ground game and a homecoming crowd. Livingston State travels with a 1-2 mark as Fullback Roger Newton recovers from a broken leg.

Alabama Troy State Paul Snow Jacksonville State Lions of Florence Livingston State Jacksonville Troy Livingston Red Wave Tampa Delta State Howard Jerry Reaves Reaves Mickey Holley Charles Johns Jax State Ray Vinson Roger Newton

Yankees clinch at least tie for pennant with 5-2 win

New York Yankees beat Cleveland 5-2 as Whitey Ford earned his 17th win. Ford held Cleveland hitless after the second inning and the Yankees scored five in the third, pushing them toward a fifth consecutive pennant.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York (Ap New York Yankees Cleveland Fourtit Whitey Ford

Orioles Crush Tigers but Eliminate from Pennant Race

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 10-4 as New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians, leaving Baltimore 2 1/2 games behind the Yankees with one game left. Brooks Robinson drove in four, hit his 28th homer, and raised his average to .317 while Jerry Adair added three RBIs.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Yanks Orioles Brooks Robinson RBI Robinson Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Jerry Adair Joe Sparma Jack Brandt Detroit Bill Freehan Freehan Don Demeter

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