Rakestraw Extends Lead In SEC Total Offense
Georgia quarterback Larry Rakestraw increased his total offense to 1150 yards and leads the SEC in passing with 984 yards and six touchdowns while Sidle Idle still tops the rushing chart with 494 yards. Pat Hodgson leads receiving and Kilgore leads punting as Ole Miss tops several team stats per SEC release.
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AFL Finance Stand Better
AFL Commissioner Joe Foss announced that four to six of the eight teams in the American Football League could post a profit for the 1963 season. Attendance surpassed 600000 at the season’s halfway point, with dollar volume up 29 percent and all clubs improving, though New York and Oakland remain in the red.
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Navy Moves Georgia Tech Game to Jacksonville for Bigger Crowd
Navy athletic director Capt William Busik says the 1964 Navy Georgia Tech game was moved to Jacksonville Florida to use its 50 000 seat stadium instead of the 31 000 seat venue in Washington D C The game is set for October 10 with Tech to visit Atlanta in 1965 while Florida plays Mississippi in Gainesville on the same day.
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Canadians Buy Nearly One Billion In Liquor In 1963
Canadians spent 961 million dollars on liquor beer and wine in the fiscal year ending March 1963. The figure reflects broad consumer demand across provinces and channels despite rising prices and tighter controls.
Georgia Back Leads SEC in High-Activity Performance
Georgia quarterback Larry Rake straw surged in the second quarter, completing 11 of 14 passes for two touchdowns and 116 yards. He finished 18 of 29 for 180 yards in a 17-14 win, lifting his SEC total offense to 1,150 yards.
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Tide Guards Hurt as Bryant Reports Injuries
Alabama coach Paul Bryant says the injury situation worsened after Monday's workout. Fullbacks Mike Fracchia and Jim Simmons look likely to be ready for the Mississippi State game while guards Frankie McClendon Al Lewis and Wayne Freeman will probably miss the homecoming. The Tide will hold light contact drills and skip scrimmage this week.
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Auburn guard Heller out week with knee injury
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan said starting guard Don Heller will miss at least two weeks with a sprained knee suffered in practice. Steve Osborne, a 6 foot 2 inch 200 pound Birmingham native, moved up to replace him as Auburn prepared for Florida and worked on pass defense and stopping the Gators running attack.
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Garden City golf heroics and a list ofFootball players
George Baird of Brookville made a hole in one on the 145 yard second hole while playing with doctors Fred Wilson Woody Greingr and John Sheppard Florida. The piece highlights Florida players Katz Goss Dill and others plus LSU,Doyle Truax.
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Packers Linemen Share Pride After Baltimore Win
Green Bay guards Jerry Kramer and tackle Forrest Gregg spoke of pride and effort after a 34-20 victory over the Colts in Baltimore. Lombardi praised their tough play and consistent performance all year, noting Kramer also contributed 10 points with two field goals and four extra points.
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Palmer Leads Pro Golfers in Earnings Ranking
Arnold Palmer tops the money list with 128,230 dollars as the PGA notes the top 10 touring pros have earned 607,731 so far this year through the Fresno Open. Mason Rudolph climbs to seventh with 35,495 and Jack Nicklaus ranks second with 98,990 in official PGA events.
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Packers Seize Lead In Final Period Amid Injury Blow
Gregg stated he faced Colts ace Gino Marchetti to protect quarterback John Roach, the only option left. Starr, Green Bay’s starter, is out indefinitely with a right hand fracture, while Packers push ahead to stay in the last period.
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Yogi Berra Remembered Through Legendary Berraisms
A collection of anecdotes about Yogi Berra highlighting his naivete and humor. Stories include Casey Stengel’s million dollars remark and Berra’s quips about hunting with Enos Slaughter and a microphone speech in St Louis.
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Yogi Berra and Roy Hamey Clash Over Salary Stalemate
In a fiery salary discussion with the Yankee front office, Roy Hamey rose from his chair and quipped about a stalemate while Yogi Berra pressed for money. Joe Page, former Yankee re
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One-Third of Lightning Victims Die Seeking Shelter Under Trees
A historical note reports that about one third of lightning victims perish while seeking shelter during storms, often under a nearby tree. The statistic highlights a dangerous behavior during severe weather.
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