Raiders and Cullman roll to opening wins in valley clash
Decatur defeats Athens 12-0 as Cullman tops Hartselle 25-6 in Friday night games. Scouts noted Decatur and Athens showed early power in the Tennessee Valley Conference with strong backfields, passing and a crowd-filled stadium under Friday lights.
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Cullman
Decatur
Raiders
Athens
Hartselle
Tennessee Valley
Raider
Eagles
Bill Oliver
Alvan
Turner
Joe Culver
Culver
Jimmy Elmore
Terry
Maris Paces Yankees In 11-6 Victory Over Tigers
Roger Maris hit a two run homer and a two run single as the Yankees surged past Detroit 11 to 6. The decisive fifth inning featured a ground rule double by Elston Howard a two run triple by Clete Boyer and Maris adding the final runs to seal the win. Detroit built a 6-3 lead before yankee manager Ralph Houk summoned reliever Mel Lolich who allowed four runs in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Roger Maris
New York Yankees
Detroit
Tigers
Mickey Mantle
Yankees
Chuck Dressen
Don Messi
Mick
Ey Lolich
Lolich
Maris
Elston Howard
Joe Pepitone
Clete Boyer
Bob Anderson
Mossi
Anderson
Faul
Freehan
Williams
Hamilton
Metcalf
Bridges
Reniff
Howard
W—Reniff
L—Lolich
Cardinals Rally Past Pirates To Tighten NL Pennant Race
Stan Musial walks to start a decisive ninth inning, allowing Curt Flood to drive in the winning run as the Cardinals defeat Pittsburgh 6 to 5. Sadecki and Schultz combine on the win, Haddix suffers the loss. Clendenon hits a homer for Pitt.
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Pittsburgh
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Dodgers
San Francisco
Musial
Bob
Face
Pagliaroni
Brand
W—Schultz
L—Haddix
Pine planting backfires as rootrot threatens forests
The piece warns that pure pine plantations invite disease and soil depletion due to a rootrot fungus spreading across the Southeast. It notes hunting season near, new tests at Wheeler Refuge with NK 300 millet Sorghum and Clarke soybeans, and reports modest ammunition pricing with local pheasant activity observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Z. Atkeson
Giants Rally Past Dodgers To Narrow NL Lead
Willie Mays Cepeda and McCovey hit home runs as the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-3 in San Francisco to trim Los Angeles' NL lead. Marichal won his 21st, with Drysdale taking the loss. Roseboro homered for L A.
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San Francisco
Willie Mays
Orlando Cepeda
Willie McCovey
Los Angeles
Dodgers
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Juan Marichal
Giants
Mays
Cepeda
McCovey
Don Drysdale
Johnny Podres
Jose Pagan
Jim Davenport
Marichal
John Roseboro
Ron Fairly
Dodger
Drysdale
Podres
Roseboro
Haller
L—Drysdale
Marion Ladewig Named Woman Bowler of the Year
Mrs Marion Ladewig of Grand Rapids Michigan was selected as Woman Bowler of the Year for the tenth time by the Bowling Writers Association of America on Saturday.
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Milwaukee
Marion Ladewig
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bowling Writers’ Association of America
Thai fighter Char ermuang stops Agarao in Manila
Veeranid Char ermuang of Thailand defeated Carlos Agarao of the Philippines by technical knockout in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Manila.
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TKO Manila
Veeranid Charermuang
Thailand
Carlos
Roy) Agarao
Philippines
Tide's Davis Near Record Kicker For Alabama
University of Alabama senior Tim Davis from Columbus Georgia is the team’s ace field goal and extra point kicker entering his third varsity season. He set Alabama records with nine field goals in 1961 and 22 of 25 extra points over two seasons, closing in on the national career record of 17. He is a pre med student with a solid academic record.
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University
Ala
Tim Davis
Columbus
Alabama
Tifton
Pig” Davis
Tide
Tim
Ohs
Ahs
Georgia
Davis
Arkansas
College of Arts and Sciences
Tide Injuries Hit Alabama Ahead of Season Opener
Alabama faces early setbacks as injuries strike key players. Steve Allen bruised hip, Mike Hopper knee injuries, and Mike Fracchia nursing swelling jeopardize Alabama’s first unit. End Farris Morton leaves football to focus on studies. Coach Bryant vows tighter practice organization and notes Lynn Strickland stood out on defense.
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Alabama
Steve Allen
Athens
Ala
Mike Hopper
Huntsville
Mike Fracchia
Memphis
Tenn
Fracchia
Hopper
Farris Morton
Tide
Charlie Stephens
Jimmy Dill
Paul Bryant
Lynn Strickland
Alexander City
Dan Kearley
Butch Henry
Ron Darby
al Lewis
Wayne Freeman
Paul Crane
Joe Namath
Gary Martin
Ray Ogden
Benny Nelson
Eddie Versprille
Creed Gilmer
Clark Boler
Jim Simmons
Frankie McClendon
Carl Fields
Gaylon McCullough
Jack Hurlbut
Hudson Harris
Billy Piper
Hickey Andrews
Jackie Sherrill
Morton
Louis Borghese
Bessemer
Bryant
Twins Beat White Sox 4-2 in 12th Inning
Rich Rollins delivered a two run single in the 12th inning to lift Minnesota to a 4-2 win over Chicago. The Twins stayed 13 games behind New York while the White Sox fell 15 back as Stange and Roggenburk pitched for Minnesota and Dailey, Pleis, Siebler, Perry, and Battey closed out Chicago. Howard took the loss.
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Chicago
Rich Rollins
Minnesota
Chicago White Sox
Twins
New York
White Sox
Stange
Roggenburk
Dailey
Pleis
Siebler
Perry
Battey
Zimmerman
Wilhelm
Howard
Martin
Lollar
W — Pleis
L—Howard
Nicholson
Southern Cal In Line For Repeat Title In 1963 NCAA Grid
The piece surveys the 1963 college football landscape, naming USC as favorite to repeat but noting strong challengers such as Northwestern Mississippi Alabama and Texas. It highlights key races in the Big Ten SEC Southwest and other regions plus possible surprise teams Illinois North Carolina TCU and Washington State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hoobing
Associated Press
Southern California
USC
Northwestern
Tom Myers
Wisconsin
Ron VanderKelen
Badger
Ole Miss
Bama
Crimson Tide
Longhorns
LSU
Washington
UCLA
Oklahoma
Alabama
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Atlantic Coast
Clemson
Duke
North Carolina
Maryland
Southern
West Virginia
Mountaineers
VMI
Missouri Valley
Tulsa
Wichita
Dartmouth
Bob Blackman
Harvard
John Yovisin
Miami
Navy
Syracuse
Oregon
Oregon State
In State
Pitt
Notre Dame
Illinois
TCU
Washington State
Florida
Sound Growth Expected for Ethical Drug Industry
The report notes higher first half 1963 earnings vs 1962, driven by aging population, rising living standards, and overseas potential. It highlights strong growth potential for drug stocks and recommends purchasing shares of a leading company. The bulletin offers a copy by mail.
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Louis Nebrig
Brookmeade Road
Louis
Buddy French
French
Buddy
Tide Unite
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Goodbody & CO
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