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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
9
The Dunkel system offers a continuous index comparing all teams by strength. It uses a running average margin versus opponent strength and weights recent results to adjust rankings.
Friday October 11 highlights the upcoming slate for the week ending October 13 with listed games across local teams and venues.
Decatur Red Raiders head to Muscle Shoals to face the offense focused Trojans after 16 points against Butler last week. They’ve produced eight touchdowns and one field goal in 48 offensive chances this season while allowing eight touchdowns on defense.
AP reports jockey Frank Saumell ended his consecutive wins streak at 23 days after not winning at Thistledown. Texas Christian promotes Donnie Smith to left halfback. Cam Den Adios wins Lansdale Pace at Liberty Bell Raceway for 7.20. Oakland boxer Roger Rischer meets Cleveland Williams in a 10 round bout in Houston. Penn State may be without starter Harrison Rosdahl for Army game after injuring ankle and knee. West Virginia’s Milt Clegg and John Burnison out of William and Mary game. Burnison likely lost for season with broken foot. Clegg crippling leg injury requires crutches.
Gainesville Florida AP coach Ray Graves criticized his football squad as the most erratic he has coached after labeling Monday's session dull and lifeless. He said the team, preparing to face Alabama, did not resemble a unit ready for the nation leading Crimson Tide.
Athens College sophomore Howie Walker son of Almon M. and Mrs. Walker awarded National Methodist Scholarship by the Board of Education. Award covers tuition and fees up to 500 dollars based on academics leadership churchmanship character and need.
Dodgers aim to add pitching and may swap or pool four players including Marv Breeding Lee Walls Ken Rowe and Bill Haas. Bavasi signals no dynasty but vows action in winter as they pursue left or right handed arms and a potential second baseman upgrade.
In Birmingham, the Alabama Women's Golf Tournament opened under good weather. Medalist winner in qualifying was Mrs. Sam Byrd with 74 on the west course, six strokes ahead of second place tied at 80. Defending champion Mrs. Wilmer K. Mayson shot 73 in a practice round and leads to the team trophy with Spring Hill.
The schedule lists bookmobile stops on Wednesday with times at Flint School from 9 00 to 10 30 at Day's Store 10 40 to 11 10 at Massey School 11 30 to 12 30 at Massey Laney's 1 00 to 1 45 Penn Community Morris' 2 00 to 2 30 Cedar Lake Matthews 3 00 to 3 30.
The House completed action on a bill to rename a Tombigbee River project in Alabama from Memphis to Aliceville lock and dam. The bill, approved by the Senate, goes to the White House for signing.
Despite a fourth straight loss in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees' reputation remains intact. Analysts credit Dodgers pitchers Koufax, Podres and Drysdale and note the defeat as a blip, with editors calling the Yankees a young club showing improvement.
The Spencer children of Lester are active in 4 H dairy corn cotton foods and clothing projects. Clayton 16 and Joe 15 lead with high corn yield and strong FFA involvement. The family, including William 4 and Nancy 11, participates in dairy hog shows and district fairs.
A serving suggestion lists creamstyle cottage cheese as a lighter option for baked potatoes aimed at weight watchers, with sour cream offered as a complementary topping.
Sandy Koufax led the 1963 All Star selections with 68 votes after a 25 5 season and two World Series wins for the Dodgers. Joining him from the National League were Bill White Dick Groat Ken Boyer Willie Mays Hank Aaron and Juan Marichal. The American League picks were Al Kaline Bobby Richardson and Elston Howard.
Thomas Zobel missing since Thursday was found Sunday at C C Varnell's residence in Piney Chapel. He said he last memory is entering his car in front of Retail Credit Co. He was barefoot, dehydrated, and had walked about a mile before authorities assisted him. his Rambler, cash, and shoes were missing. He was taken to a doctor by his wife.
In 1939 the average Japanese ate about 30 pounds of wheat a year mostly in noodles. Now consumption is more than 90 pounds a year and about 40 percent is white bread.
Rep. George Huddleston Jr. calls for a Justice Department investigation into the alleged disclosure of Gov. George C. Wallace's Veterans Administration medical records. He cites sources saying high VA officials may have influenced the records release and vows to pursue answers.
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