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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1963

Page

9

Starr Out Injures Packers. Roach Steps In As QB

Bart Starr breaks his right hand and John Roach becomes Green Bay’s temporary quarterback with Lombardi relying on one signal caller. Roach, 30, has completed two of seven passes this season while Starr’s injury tightens a Western Conference race where Green Bay and Chicago sit tied at 5-1.

Associated Press Bart Starr John Roach Green Bay Roach Starr King Hill Lamar McHan Chicago St. Louis Cardinals Hill Philadelphia Sonny Jurgensen Cleveland McHan Baltimore Colts San Francisco 49Ers Chicago Bears John Brodie Packers Cardinals Jimmy Hill Vince Lombardi Southern Methodist New York Giants Lombardi Bears

Two NFL Backs Draw Praise

New York AP reports Lamar McHan and Roman Gabriel drew praise as they led upset wins for their teams. McHan’s 49ers beat unbeaten Chicago 20 14 with a seven yard TD pass, while Gabriel’s Rams defeated Minnesota 27 24 in his first full game as starter. Both clubs ended long skids with the victories.

Associated Press NEW York Lamar McHan Roman Gabriel McHan San Francisco Chicago Gabriel Los Angeles Minnesota 49Ers Rams Gary Knafele Green Bay Packers John Brodie Monte Stickles Bears Don Heinrich Ram Paul Brown Don Chuy Joe Scibelli Cleveland Browns Houston San Diego George Blanda Oilers Tobin Rote Chargers NFL Rote Lions Blanda Tommy Davis Oakland Pittsburgh St. Louis

Rakestraw Tops SEC Offense After Miami Breakthrough

Georgia quarterback Larry Rakestraw surged to the SEC offensive lead after a 407 yard passing performance against Miami. He totaled 941 yards to Sidle's 922, with 137 rushing yards and 804 passing yards on the season. Sidle remains Auburn's top rusher with 494 yards. Ole Miss leads most team categories, while Miss State tops rushing offense.

Birmingham Ala Larry Rakestraw Miami Georgia Auburn Jimmy Sidle Sidle Rakestraw Dick Norman Stanford Babe Parilli Kentucky Charley Conerly Mississippi Zeke Bratkowski Charlie Trippi Ole Miss Rebels Mississippi State

Cullman B Team Tops Decatur B 13 7

Cullman defeated Decatur 13 to 7 at Decatur High stadium in a ninth grade level clash. Cullman built a 13 point edge with late first quarter and early fourth period scores. Decatur’s only TD came on a 40 yard run by Ricky Quillen in the fourth. Decatur drops to two wins and five losses and faces Austin on October 31.

Cullman Decatur Decatur High Stadium Ricky Quillen Earl Morris Austin

Alabama Players Injured In Wake Of Tennessee Win

Alabama coach Paul Bryant says several linemen and backs are sidelined after a 35 0 victory over Tennessee. Wayne Freeman Frankie McClendon and Jim Simmons suffered ankle and knee injuries with uncertain recovery. Fullback Mike Fracchia also kneeed during warmups. Butch Henry and Al Lewis named captains for Houston game.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Paul Bryant Tide Wayne Freeman Frankie McClendon Jim Simmons Freeman McClendon Tennessee Simmons Bryant Mike Fracchia Butch Henry al Lewis Houston

Dove Shoot Saturday Promoted by Leighton Methodist Men

The Leighton Methodist Men sponsor a two hundred acre dove shoot two miles north of town off Highway 101. Gates open 10 30 a m with shooting at noon. Tickets cost 3. Area has ponds and corn, parking at the gate. District Game Warden officers will attend. Tickets available at the gate or by mail from P O Box 502 Leighton.

Town Creek Leighton Methodist Here Highway 101 Mens Group P.O Leighton

Tennessee Tech Probation Lifted and Reprimands Issued

Tennessee Tech had its two year NCAA probation lifted with full rights restored this Thursday following a recommendation by the infractions committee and council approval. Wichita and Millersville received reprimands for recruiting rule violations and improper involvement in a high school all star game respectively.

Chicago Tennessee Tech NCAA Wichita Millersville Pennsylvania Tennessee Tech New York

Shug Gives Tigers Couple Of Days Off

Auburn Tigers enjoy a rare break with Monday and Tuesday off after the Georgia Tech game. Coach Ralph Jordan follows a tradition of granting rest after tough stretches and waits to resume practice Wednesday ahead of the Nov. 2 homecoming showdown with Florida.

Auburn Ala Auburn Tigers Ralph Jordan Georgia Tech Tigers Florida

Athens B Team Routs Hartselle Tigers at Golden Eagles

Athens B Team overwhelmed Hartselle Tigers 320 at Golden Eagles Stadium last night, showcasing a dominant performance and securing a decisive victory for the home side.

Athens Hartselle Tigers Golden Eagles

Ten Accidents on City Streets Reported by Police

Police investigated ten traffic accidents across city streets on Monday. Notable incidents include Jerry Max Ferguson with minor injuries at Church St and 8th Ave NE, and Owen McNeil Smith Jr. 16 causing a rear impact on 6th Ave SE.

Jerry Max Ferguson Church St 8Th Ave Walter D. Alred Trinity Owen McNeil Smith, Jr Beech St 6Th Ave James Virgil Kelley Sherman St Ferry St Waylon T. Guipe Town Creek Seldon Lamar Crow Tanner Homer M. Campbell Moulton Joseph Rebel Lundy Moulton Heights Canal St. NE Walnut St Bill Morrison Orman Albert St Mildred B. Bentwell Nelson St Shirley P. Clinoks Athens 7Th St Edgewood A& P Elizabeth Miller Decatur Saundra Pike Hartsen Ford Loren Miller 10Th Ave Jerry Winton Glenda Ruth Johnson Buena Vista Circle Blue Circle Horace Wayne Crow Phillips Ct William Murray Sims Austinville Rd Phillips Ave Sims Henry Knoblock Clearview St

Governor Wallace trims mansion and office costs

Governor George Wallace slashed spending in his office and mansion funds in the first eight and a half months of his term, averaging 10 650 dollars monthly versus former Gov Patterson at 26 350 dollars. Costs rose due to security needs and a September statewide TV appearance amid school integration tensions.

Montgomery George Wallace Wallace John Patterson

Accused Fixer Is Released On Bond In Charlotte

Frank Larry Rosenthal a Miami college basketball fixer was released on 20000 dollar bond in Charlotte after extradition cleared. He faces two counts of attempting to bribe players during the 1960 NCAA playoffs here as authorities move toward trial.

Charlotte N.C Frank Larry Rosenthal Miami Fla Rosenthal John L. Kehoe

Junior team defeats Hartselle for second loss this season

The junior team handed Hartselle its second defeat of the season with a 1346 victory last night, showcasing strong offense and defense throughout the game.

Hartselle

Mrs Minnie A Woodall Heads to DAV Convention

Mrs Minnie A Woodall state commander of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary departs for Colorado Springs Colorado to attend the Commanders and Adjutants Conference at the Auxiliary National Headquarters Building. The meeting outlines the year’s programs for officers and members of the DAV Auxiliaries and is joined by state treasurer Mrs Virginia Mitchell.

Minnie A. Woodall Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Colorado Springs Colo DAV Auxiliary DAV Woodall Virginia Mitchell

Moulton approves city hall and water project loans

Moulton officials report federal approval for two projects a new city hall at 75 by 100 feet near Irwin Clinic and an 80 acre lake based water system. Loans totaling about 50 000 and 737 000 will be partly funded by Accelerated Public Works program with half covered by federal funds.

Moulton Atlanta Howard Burch Burch Martin J. Lidle Birmingham Monroe Sandlin Irwin Clinic Bank of Moulton Moulton Fire Department Lidle Barbara Coffey

Bookmobile Schedule Across Morgan County

The schedule lists routes for Wednesday with times at Morgan Co. Training School 9 00 to 10 15 Massey Laneys 10 30 to 11 30 Falkville Library 12 00 to 1 00 Hartselle Library 1 00 to 2 00 Oak Ridge Walker 2 30 to 3 00.

Morgan Co Massey, Laney’s Falkville Hartselle Oak Ridge Walker’s

Houk Out As Yank Manager Named General Manager

Ralph Houk, Yankees field manager for three seasons, was named general manager on Tuesday, replacing Roy Hamey who retired due to ill health. The successor as manager will be named Thursday, with Yogi Berra the leading candidate. Under Houk the Yankees won three AL pennants and World Series titles in 1961 and 1962.

NEW York Ralph Houk New York Yankees Merv Roy Hamey Houk Yogi Berra Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers

Georgia Andrama Tops All-America Football Checklist

Georgia’s Pat Hodgson tied a school record with nine receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-14 victory over Miami. Larry Rakestraw set a national mark with 407 total yards as Auburn defeated Georgia Tech 29-21, drawing praise from Associated Press judges for the Southeastern area All-America list.

Mike Barron Associated Press Associated Press Board Pat Hodgson Georgia Miami Alabama Charley Stephens Paul Bryant Crimson Tide

Jordan Picked Coach Of Week In SEC Honors

Auburn coach Ralph Jordan earned Southeastern Conference Coach of the Week honors from the Atlanta Journal after an upset 29-21 win over Georgia. The Tigers remain the SEC's only unbeaten team, while Georgia standout Larry Rakestraw was named Back of the Week and end Pat Hodgson Line Man of the Week. Hodgson, in his first start, tied a Georgia single game record with nine receptions for 192 yards and scored twice.

Atlanta Auburn Georgia Atlanta Journal Ralph Jordan Tigers SEC the Journal Larry Rakestraw Pat Hodgson Rakestraw Miami Hodgson

Cincinnati Signs Farm Team For 1964

Cincinnati Reds reaffirmed San Diego of the Pacific Coast League as their farm team for 1964. President Bill DeWitt announced the pact, while Don Heffner left as Padres manager to join the Mets as a coach. John Davis was named to manage Cincinnati’s Tampa Winter League squad.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds San Diego Bill DeWitt Padres Reds Don Heffner Heffner New York Mets John Davis Tampa Fla Jim Maloney

NFL Selects McCarver As Top Sophomore of 1963

Tim McCarver of the St. Louis Cardinals was named the National League’s outstanding sophomore of 1963 with 20 votes from 44 baseball writers. The Oklahoma University student catcher hit .289 with 117 hits, 12 doubles, seven triples, four homers and 51 RBIs in 127 games, rising to No. 1 catcher after Carl Sawatski was traded. Lou Brock of the Cubs finished second with six votes.

Norman Rowland Norman Okla Tim McCarver St. Louis Cardinal McCarver University of Oklahoma Lou Brock Chicago Cubs Donn Clendenon Pittsburgh Denny Lemaster Milwaukee Gene Oliver Carl Sawatski Oliver Sawatski Bill White

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