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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1963

Page

8

Mays Dizzy and Giants Fall in Labor Day Doubleheader

Willie Mays suffered a dizzy spell and left the opener as the Giants were swept in a Labor Day twin bill in San Francisco. Chicago’s Dick Ellsworth earned his 20th win in the opener 7-5, while Dick Hobbie finished the nightcap 6-0. Santo drove in seven runs on four hits, including a grand slam, as San Francisco dropped further in the NL standings. Dodgers and Cardinals won, extending leads in their divisions. Mays, a $100,000-a-year center fielder, was examined by Dr. E C Sailer and sent home to rest with a sedative prescribed.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Willie Mays Giants San Francisco Mays Ron Santo Dick Ellsworth Glen Hobbie Ellsworth Chicago Cub Hobbie Santo Los Angeles Ton E.C. Sailer Felipe Alou Willie McCovey Koufax Dodgers Tommy Davis Frank Howard Willie Davis Johnny

Attendance Dips at Labor Day Baseball Games

Attendance for Labor Day baseball shows a slight decline from 1962 with 222,880 fans attending 19 games, down from 229,903 for last year’s 18-game schedule as waning pennant race interest persists.

Associated Press Labor Day

McKinley Eyes Pro Tennis After National Title Bid

Chuck McKinley, 22, aims to win the national championship and help lift the Davis Cup from Australia before considering pro tennis. He remains in contention after a 6-2 6-4 6-3 second-round win but won’t join the Venezuela squad, focusing on future events and a potential lucrative offer.

Will Grimsley Associated Press Forest Hills N.Y Chuck McKinley Turkey Australia Wimbledon King McKinley West Side Jiri Javorsky Czechoslovakia Dennis Ralston Bakerfield Calif Martin Riessen Evanston Ill Gene Scott St. James Arthur Ashe Richmond Scott Yale University University of Virginia Law School Don Dell Bethesda Riessen Ronnie Fisher Houston Ashe Norman Perry Los Angeles Rafael Osuna Mexico

Tigers Lose A Potential Right End

Auburn coach Ralph Jordan began practice in shorts after losing a potential starting right end. Ronnie Baynes suffered a shoulder separation on Monday and is out for the season. Bucky Ward will start, backed by sophomores Bogue Miller and Jim Ingle.

Auburn Ala Ralph Jordan Ronnie Baynes Tigers Bucky Ward Bogue Miller Alexander City Jim Ingle Birmingham

Fitts Wins Mobile County Club Labor Day Invitational

In Mobile Alabama M C Fitts of Tuscaloosa defeated Jackie Cummings also of Tuscaloosa 5 to 3 in the 31st annual Labor Day Invitational Golf final. Fitts opened strong taking four of the first five holes and led five up at the turn after a five up lead in the front nine.

Mobile M. C. Fitts Tuscaloosa Jackie Cummings Tuscalosa Mobile County Club Fitts Cummings Ken Montiel Jr

National League Standings and Monday Results Summary

National League standings show Dodgers ahead with 83 wins and 54 losses. St Louis 60 56 2 San Francisco 74 64 2 Milwaukee 73 64 5 Philadelphia 73 65 5 Chicago 72 65 6 Cincinnati 74 67 5 Pittsburgh 68 68 4% Houston 88 62 33 New York 48 58. Monday results include Los Angeles 7 Houston 3 and New York 5 Cincinnati 0. Today’s games feature Cincinnati at New York and Chicago at San Francisco among others.

Associated Press National League Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston Omnes New York Houston Nuxhall Stallard Sisk Sadecki Toth Jackson Marichal Culp Lemaster Johnson Drysdale Minnesota Baltimore Boston Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Washington Barber Morehead New York City Bunning Brabowsd Pascual Syracuse Toronto Rochester Resis Sia Buffalo Richmond Indianapolis Atlanta Arkansas Columbus Jacksonville Lynchburg Asheville Macon Knoxville Eenee Nashville Augusta See Charlotte Chattanooga Smonday Knoxville Augusta

Roberts Takes Southern 500

Glenn Roberts wins the Southern 500 at Darlington in a record pace of 129.784 mph from ninth starting position. Marvin Panch finishes second, Fred Lorenzen third, with Robers driving a 1963 Ford for Holman Moody. Panch led 123 laps and Lorenzen becomes first to win 100000 in stock car racing in a year.

Darlington S. C Glenn Roberts Ford Motor Company Daytona Beach Fla Darlington International Raceway Marvin Panch Charlotte N.C Panch Leonard Wood Glenn Wood Ford Holman-Moody Fred Lorenzen Nelson Stacy Darel Dieringer Rex White Spartanburg S.C Joe Weatherly Norfolk Tiny

Kelso Wins Thirteenth In Aqueduct Stakes Triumph

Kelso a 6 year old gelding earns his 13th victory in a $110,600 Aqueduct Stakes at 1 1/8 miles. He defeats Crimson Satan in front of 71,675 fans as he nears world earnings records and a fourth straight Horse of the Year title. The Axe II wins Lindheimer Handicap at Arlington Park in 1 1/16 miles.

John Chandler Associated Press Exterminator Round Table Kelso Crimson Satan New York Richard C. duPont Wilmington Del Count Fleet Aqueduct Crimson King Farm Rex Ellsworth Candy Spots Harbor View Farm Garwol Greentree Stable Chicago Elmendorf Farm B. Major Benjamin F. Lindheimer Arlington Park Axe Lindheimer

Packers Extend Preseason Win Streak Over Giants

Green Bay, on a hot night in Chicago a month ago, beat the New York Giants 24 17 in front of a 42327 sellout at Lambeau Field. The Packers’ fourth win since the setback improved their preseason tally to seven straight over NFL opponents, while the Giants suffer their third loss in four exhibitions as they chase Eastern Division titles.

Associated Press Green Bay Packers New York Giants Packers NFL Collegians Chicago Giants Green Bay

Gary Player Wins Holiday Classic in Glen Flora Exhibition

Gary Player captured the $50,000 Holiday Golf Classic at Glen Flora Country Club with 67 and 69 for 136, two strokes ahead of Jack Nicklaus who shot 68 and 70. Arnold Palmer finished last with 67 and 74 after three leaders earned $20,000, $16,000, and $14,000 respectively.

Waukegan Ill Gary Gary Player Arnie Jack Nicklaus Player Glen Flora Country Club South Africa Palmer Nicklaus

Bear Says Practice Is Satisfactory at Alabama Fall Start

University of Alabama football opened fall practice with injuries college coach Paul Bryant calling Monday's two sessions satisfactory. Bryant said the squad was in pretty good shape overall and noted many players are working to be leaders, an encouraging sign.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Paul Bryant Bryant Ray Graves Alabama Georgia Tech John Matlock Yellow Jackets Auburn Ronnie Baynes Tulane Tommy O’boyle Green Wave Paul Walters Jim Jennings John Wyrick Conrat Mayer Ron Worrell University of Georgia Ray Maddox Jim Wilson Benny Boyd Gerald Winsett Bulldog

Dupas to Defend Title Against Mazinghi in Milan

Ralph Dupas world junior middleweight champion finished training in Milan ahead of Friday’s defense against Italy’s Sandro Mazinghi. He did road work in the morning and then spent the afternoon and early evening practicing at Vigorelli Velodrome where the bout will be held.

Milan Ralph Dupas Sandro Mazzinghi New Orleans Vigorelli Velodrome

Tennessee adds T formation to Vols offense

Tennessee plans 15 to 20 T plays to bolster the traditional single wing. Six quarterbacks practiced T maneuvers under assistant Harvey Robinson, with Marlon Faircloth Hal Wantland Bobby Morton Wayne Bush Jackie Cotton and Art Galiffa among those testing the new formation during early fall drills.

Associated Press Knoxville Tennessee Vols Jim McDonald Vols Tennessee Harvey Robinson Marlon Faircloth Hal Wantland Bobby Morton Wayne Bush Jackie Cotton Art Galiffa McDonald Randle Burch Bamburg S. C Mississippi State Burch Paul Davis Maroons Kentucky Charlie Bradshaw Florida Larry Dupree Dupree

Ancient Backgammon Board Found in Ephesus Dig

Archaeologists uncover a 2000 year old backgammon board with playing pieces in the ancient city of Ephesus located in modern Turkey. The discovery offers insight into daily life and gaming culture in antiquity.

Ephesus Turkey

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