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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1963

Page

8

Longhorns Rule Top College Football Poll Again

The Associated Press ranks Texas 1st for the second straight week with 50 first place votes and 527 points, ahead of Wisconsin and Pittsburgh. Alabama Oklahoma Auburn Northwestern and Navy round out the top ten as Georgia Tech and Ohio State drop from the list after recent losses.

Associated Press Texas Longhorns Arkansas Rice Longhorns Associated Press Weekly Texas Wisconsin Parkers Badgers Iowa Pittsburgh Illinois Mississippi Alabama Oklahoma Auburn Northwestern Navy Ohio State Southern California Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Houston Kansas State Michigan State sOuth Midwest Syracuse California Army Oregon Penn State L.S.A Baylor Oregon St Ines Nov Nor' Western Florida Tex.Christian Washington Notre Dame Memphis St Utah State Boston Nebraska Methodist Delaware Texas AM Air Force Georgia Arizona St Wyoming Princeton Mich State Tech Colorado Scene L.S.U Dartmouth Miss.State Nor'western Massachusetts Minnesota Duke Stanford di Ike Sports Research Service

Tech Tries To Adjust After Davis Resigns

Georgia Tech faces a setback after end Ted Davis resigned following a public apology for striking Auburn back David Rawson in the 29 21 loss. Davis will stay in school to finish his degree as Frank Sexton likely replaces him. Auburn coach Ralph Jordan voiced disappointment. Rawson was treated and released from Emory Hospital.

Atlanta Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Ted Davis

Dunkel College Football Index Explains Strength

The Dunkel system rates team strength by scoring margin and recent performance. Originated in 1929 by Dick Dunkel. Games of week ending Oct 27, 1963.

Dunkel Dick Dunkel

Higher and Southern Friday Scores and Schedules

A garbled list shows college teams with ratings and upcoming games. Notable items include Southern Friday October 25 listings for La Verne Fresno State Montana State and Cal State Pomona with varied results. Saturday October 26 schedules include Cal Western Fresno State and Redlands among others. home team noted.

la Verne Cal.Tech Long Beach Valley St Cal.West'n C.p.pomona La’state Fresno St Montana St Idaho St Pomona Redlands Sacramento Chico St S.diego St Sta Barbara Uc.davis S.f.state Whitker Occidental Bloomsby Cheyney Albright Del.Valley Allegheny Wayne Wesleyan Amherst Bucknell Lafayette F&m Carnegie Clarion Calif.St Cortland Brockport Delaware U.conn Dickinson P.M.C Drexel Moto Cas Wilkes Ark.Tech S.e.okla E.stroudsby Lycoming Kings Pt Wagner Davidson Presbyte Leb.Valley Moravian Delta St Martin Mansfield Lk.Haven E.tenn.st Wofford Ser E.tex.st H.payne Middlebury Del.St Catawba Morgan St Em'y Henry Elon W.v.tech Ship Nsb’g Edinboro Fla.a&m Tenn.A&l Thmore Ursinus Glenville Fairmont Lus’hanna Trinity Temple Hofstra Guilford Maryville Trenton Cen.Conn Harding Millsaps Upsala Alfred Ky State Bluefield Wkj Case Sen.Rhyne W.carolina W.chester Kutztown La.College S.w.la La.Tech Arlington Westm'ster Waynesb’g Ozarks Anderson Ind.Cent'l R-Macon J.hopkins Ashland Defiance Sewanee Centre B-Wallace Ygstown S.e.la N.e.la Ball St Valparaiso S.w.tex.st Lamar Bluffton Wilm'ton S.f.austin Sul Ross Butler Indiana St Tampa E. Kentucky Cent.Mich Tee Iil.st Tenn.Tech Murray ColEmporia Sterling Tex. A&i S.houston Concordia Dana Wash-Lee H-Sydney Denison Heidelbeg W.kentucky Evansy le DePauw St.Joseph W.liberty Salem Drake Atemenene Bradley W.maryland Shepherd Earlham Rose Poly W.w.west'n Concord Ferris Genev Findlay O.north FAR Western Ft.Hays Emporia St Hastings Doane Hillsdale Northw I.west N.park Lincoln Central St Manchester Franklin P Midland Wayne St Mo.Mines N.w.mo.st Millikin Mo.Valley Youiemes Hiram Mt.Union Muskingum Wooster Neb.West'n Graceland N.e.mo E.mo N.iinois Illinois Oberlin Kenyon

Jurgensen Out With Shoulder Fracture Hard Hit Eagles Plan Hill Start

Philadelphia quarterback Sonny Jurgensen suffers a fractured shoulder and may miss two to three weeks. Coach Nick Skorich plans to lean on King Hill for Sunday’s NFL clash with the Chicago Bears. Hill, fresh from a Dallas win, teams with Tommy McDonald as targets while Jurgensen recovers from a painful wrist and thumb injury. Bears arrive after a 20-14 loss to the 49ers.

Philadelphia Sonny Jurgensen Nick Skorich Philadelphia Eagles King Hill Chicago Bears Skorich Hill Jurgensen Cleveland Browns James Nixon Eagles Dallas Tommy MacDonald Cleveland New York Giants Bears San Francisco 49Ers

Rawson Released From Hospital After Irony Incident

Auburn halfback David Rawson was released from Emory University Hospital after being kicked in the face by Georgia Tech end Ted Davis in the 29-21 Auburn victory. Davis resigned from the team following a public apology. he was ejected during the game and Tech faced a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Rawson Georgia Tech Ted Davis Auburn Davis Tech

Early New England Tax Emerges in 1646

A form of income tax was levied in New England as early as 1646, reflecting colonial financial practices and early government revenue strategies.

New England

SEC Roundup Reflects Injury Strain Across SEC Teams

Florida coach Ray Graves reports 15 players hurt as the Gators prep for LSU with center Roger Petty out for torn ankle ligaments. Georgia Tech, Tulane, LSU, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Mississippi all adjust lineups and schedules amid injuries ahead of weekend games.

Associated Press Florida Ray Graves Graves Louisiana State Roger Petty LSU Georgia Tech Frank Sexton Ted Davis Tech Tulane Davis Auburn David Rawson Bobby Dodd Gary Williams Dick Emerson Dave Austin Jim Saxon Mississippi Charles McClendon Buddy Spefker Danny LeBlanc Joe Labruzzo Buddy Hamic Mississippi State Marrons Memphis State Maroons Harvey Robinson Tennessee Vols Chattanooga Robinson Jim McDonald Tigers Georgia Kentucky Lexington Bulldog Johnny Griffith Marvin Hurst Leon Armbruster Wildcats Alabama Paul Bryant Bryant Crimson Tide Mike Fracchia Nashville Vanderbilt Commodores Ole Miss Jack Green Jimmy Wyatt Johnny Vaught Rebels

South Africa Tourist Bus Industry Brings $91 Million

A recent report shows the tourist bus sector contributed 91 million in revenue last year, highlighting gains in travel and related services across key regions. The industry supports operators, guides, and transport firms while boosting local economies.

South Africa

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