Bobcats Build Commanding District Lead in Football
The Hope Bobcats sit 3-0 in league play in Div 4AA, leading in points, rush yards, total offense, and rushing defense. They totaled 143 points, 1,300 rushing yards, 1,652 total yards, and allowed 607 rushing yards over three conference and three non league games. Next up: defending champion Fairview at Camden, a rematch after last year’s 7-0 upset.
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Magnolia
Mac McLarty
Ray McDowell
Johnny Sammuels
Ted Roberts
Haynesville
Smackover
Arkadelphia
Malvern
Conway
Fairview
WL Hope Rebeats
Smackover Bucks
Magnolia Panthers
Malvern Leopards
Camden Panthers
Crossett Eagles
Heavyweight Eric Knox Dies After Ringside Injury
Baltimore's heavyweight boxer Eric Knox died in Provident Hospital after a nine count knockdown in a fight with Wayne Bethea for a $250 purse. A blood clot on the brain caused his death, with doctors noting he would have been partly crippled if he had survived.
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Baltimore
Eric Knox
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Provident Hospital
Wayne Bethea
New York
Bethea
Jim Robinson
Reading
Coliseum
When To Fish or Hunt Solunar Tables
Solunar timings from John Alden Knight's table guide hunters and anglers. Major periods start on listed times and run about 90 minutes to two hours, guiding best days for fishing in good territory or hunting in favored coves.
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John Alden Knight
Detroit Leads Total Defense Detroit Leads Total Defense
New York AP reports Detroit leads the NFL in total defense and pass defense while Green Bay tops in fumble recoveries with 12 of 13. Lions have allowed 1,148 yards, 506 passing. St. Louis leads in total offense at 2,096 yards, 1,214 passing. Cleveland gains with 1,042 rushing yards led by Jimmy Brown with 787.
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New York
Detroit
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Bears
Lions
St. Louis
Cleveland
Jimmy Brown
Coaches Speak A Codified Gridiron Language
A lighthearted look at how football coaches use a private jargon translating to optimism and caution. The piece samples exchange snippets with translated meanings showing the mismatch between on field reports and coach aims, including injuries, weights, and hopes for upcoming games.
Persol Stops Alford In Philadelphia Bout
Johnny Persol of Philadelphia halted Johnny Alford in the stipulated round at a bout in Philadelphia. The stoppage gave Persol a victory in a brisk confrontation that showcased his boxing skills.
Grade Grid Teams Move to Saturday Morning Games
Charles Gough announced that grade school football teams will switch from Saturday afternoons to morning play. Saturday morning October 19 the White team faces the Blue at 9 30 a.m. A second game follows at 10 45 a.m. with the Gold meeting the Red.
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Charles Gough
Appleton of TV Gets the Good Marks
Texas star Scott Appleton, named Lineman of the Week by The Associated Press, starred in a 28-7 win over Oklahoma. The 21-year-old senior co-captain played both ways, contributing or assisting on 16 tackles and setting up a touchdown by pressuring Oklahoma’s quarterback. Other top honorees included Turnley Todd, Carl Eller, and Dick Butkus for strong defensive performances.
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Texas
Scott Appleton
Longhorn
Darrell Royal
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Appleton
Bobby Page
Sooners
Virginia
Turnley Todd
Minnesota
Carl Eller
Illinois
Dick Butkus
Todd
VMI
Butkus
Ohio State
Mlinois
Cohen
Eller
Northwestern
Tommy Myers
Myers
Teachers to Play Offense Minded Tech
Conway Arkansas AP Arkansas State Teachers College at Conway will bring the league s most productive offense to its Friday night game with Arkansas Tech at Russellville The Bears defending ARC champions average 356 yards per game Teachers 220 4 rushing 145 4 passing Arkansas A M unbeaten 5 starts holds best defense 143 yards per game A M 2 0 league play Teachers 3 0 Henderson State Teachers second in offense 340 2 yards per game and 144 per game allowed offense ranks A M third Tech fourth Ouachita fifth Hardin sixth Southern State seventh Ozarks last
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Arkansas State Teachers College
Arkansas Tech
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A&m
Henderson State Teachers College
Tech
Ouachita
Hardin
Southern State
Ozarks
Ouachitan
Harding
Ford Family Bids $6 Million for Detroit Lions
Detroit AP reports William Clay Ford offered $6 million to gain full control of the NFL team. The Ford Motor Co executive would acquire the Lions’ assets, including players and office, as the club seeks a return to winning form amid a 144-stockholder governance setup.
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Detroit Lions
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Ions
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Houk Named AL Manager of the Year
Ralph Houk of the New York Yankees won the American League Manager of the Year in AP voting with 58 of 71 votes. He steered the Yankees to the 1963 pennant despite injuries to stars Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, moving Tom Tresh to center and relying on John Blatchard in right field. Mantle played only 65 games.
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NEW York
Ralph Frouk
New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Associated Press
Houk
al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
Yanks
Casey Stengel
Mantle
Baltimore
Orioles
White Sox
Tom Tresh
John Blatchard
Maris
No. 1 Sad Spot for the Longhorns
Texas earns the top ranking after the season start but faces a difficult schedule ahead with Arkansas, Rice, and fears of a fall from the No. 1 perch. Previous years show Texas slipping from the summit after losses to Baylor, TCU, and other rivals. The piece recalls historic falls from the top in 1941 and 1961.
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Tex
Texas
Arkansas
Rice
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Van
Baylor
Texas Christian
Longhorns
Razorbacks begin basketball practice with five lettermen
Arkansas Razorbacks start practice with five lettermen returning for a rebuilding year. Coach Glen Rose loses Tommy Boyer Larry Wofford and Jim Wilson to graduation and will rely on two squadmen and eight sophomores, including 6-3 transfer Jim Kissee from Kansas City. The lettermen listed are Jim Magness, Jim Day, Larry Hogue, Warren Vogel, and Jim Bane. The team will practice daily six days a week ahead of the opener with Southwest State in Fayetteville.
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Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Glen Rose
Tommy Boyer
Larry Wofford
Jim Wilson
Jim Kissee
Arkansas City
Kan
Jim Magness
Hot Springs
Jim Day
Lincoln
Larry Hogue
North Little Rock
Warren Vogel
Marion
Jim Bane
Byanson
Fayetteville Noy
Broncos Sign Ex Charger Denv ers on Taxi Squad
Broncos sign ex Chargers taxi squad member Don Breaux as quarterback shy Denver Broncos add depth with addition of former San Diego Chargers taxi squad member Don Breaux to their American Football League roster.
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Don Breaux
San Diego Chargers
Denver Broncos
Senators Add Two Players Boost for Early Season
The Washington Senators added rookie first baseman Tom DeHart pitcher George Angel and third baseman Frank Garnet to their roster today as they open the season viewed as title contenders but have dropped three of five games.
Broyles Names Brittenum Starter for Texas Game
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles announced sophomore Jon Brittenum will start at quarterback against No. 1 Texas in Little Rock Saturday night. Backup Parker unit appears to be out with injuries as running back George Walker may miss the game and linebacker Tommy Brasher's status is uncertain due to knee trouble.
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Ark
Frank Broyles
Tuessday
Texas Longhorns
Little Rock
Sopporre
Jon Brittenam
Rimrer
Arkansas
Longhorns
Broyles
Brittenum
Parker
George Walker
Texas
Tommy Brasher
Poll Taxes Decline in Washington Arkansas
Washington County, the only county carried by the Republican candidate in 1960, reported poll tax receipts of 17 460 this year, down from 20 839 in 1960. So far 56 counties have issued 402 618 receipts, up 21 033 from 1960, with Desha and Union also showing declines while Chicot, Searcy, Bradley, Newton, and Franklin reported lower figures.
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Union
Arkansas Revenge Planned After Baylor Losses
Harold Claassen reports on college football trends with Texas atop rankings after beating Oklahoma and Arkansas falling to Baylor. The piece outlines week selections including Wisconsin over Iowa, Pittsburgh over West Virginia, and Baylor over Texas Tech, among others, noting Arkansas aims to rebound at home.
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Associated Press
NEW York
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Baylor
Wisconsin
Iowa
Hall Brandt
Badgers
Fred Riddle
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
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Virginia
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Roger Stautach
Northwestern
Miami
Ohio
Tommy Myers
Air Force
Maryland
Terry Isaacson
Texas Tech
John Bridgers
Duke
Clemson
Scotty Glacken
Syracuse
Penn State
Bruiser
Californians Learn About Arkansas Progress Tour
California investors meet Arkansas leaders in Little Rock as the 10 year progress tour showcases growth in manufacturing. Gov Orval E Fanbus outlines expansion of existing industries and attraction of new ones. Arkansas Power & Light notes the state led the South in new manufacturing jobs last year with 113000 employed in 1962. The group flies to Hot Springs El Dorado Pine Bluff before Mississippi tour.
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Arkansas Power & Light Co
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Mississippi
Estate Seeks Bond Transfer in Bank Dispute
A Little Rock federal suit seeks to move 101 bonds from Bank of Russellville to the trustee for Bronson Woodworth Inc. The trustee G L Nicklaus argues the bonds are Dar danelle grain brokerage assets. Woodworth is charged with false bills of lading to obtain about 160000. Nicklaus says money used to buy bonds. Creditors claim vs bank continues.
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G. L. Nicklaus
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Tae
Rockbusters football needs inmates compete for spots in Canon City
In Canon City Colorado, the Rockbusters football team made up of Colorado penitentiary inmates seeks players for the season opener on November 2 against Western State College Junior varsity at Hickey Field. It marks the team's first game outside the prison gates.
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Celtics Lose Bob Cousy as Dynasty Faces New Look
The Celtics retire Bob Cousy after 13 seasons as the team begins a new NBA season without its leader. Boston still features Bill Russell and the Jones brothers with Willie Naulls joining the backcourt while Cincinnati looms as East title challenger and Los Angeles heads the West. Commissioner Kennedy vows a strong nine-team league as Philadelphia and Baltimore join, with a $500 fine already assessed to Red Auerbach for an exhibition flare up.
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Sparkplug
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Bill
Bruno Consolidated School Closes Early In Arkansas Drought
Harrison Arkansas AP The Bruno Consolidated School will dismiss at noon due to water shortage. Principal Edgar Loftin said 165 students are out indefinitely as Hull Spring water supply runs low. The drought affects surrounding Boone County with scant rainfall since January. A Civil Defense truck will replace a broken supply as the town braces for prolonged water stress.
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Boone County
Civil Defense
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L. L. Brown
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El Dorado Homecoming for Miss Axum
Ed Cox announces the El Dorado Miss America Homecoming timetable for Donna Axum. She arrives at 9 am at the municipal airport and attends a 6 10 am press conference. The parade starts at 2 30 pm with two dozen bands entered and a banquet at Barton Junkos High School followed by a Miss America style pageant at Memorial Stadium.
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Ed Cox
Donna Axum
Memorial Stadium
Post Hearing on Wally Butts Libel Trial Delayed
A hearing on motions by Curtis Publishing Co. for a new trial or a reduction of the $3.06 million judgment in Wally Butts libel case is postponed to December 10. U.S. District Judge Lewis R. Morgan ordered the delay due to an incomplete trial transcript.
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Curtis Publishing Co
Wally Butts
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Lewis R. Morgan
Quint City celebrates Fischer quintuplets in Aberdeen
Aberdeen now calls itself Quint City as the Fischer quintuplets marked one month. The four girls and one boy rested in Isolettes at St Luke's Hospital while a parade honored the babies and parents Andrew and Mrs Fischer rode in a lead car with Governor Archie Gubbrud and medical staff attending. Dr James Berbos delivered the quints and said they won’t go home for at least another month.
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8.D
Andrew Fischer
Archie Gubbrud
St. Loke’s Hospital
James Berbos
Wilkinson Defends Dismissal Of Looney At Oklahoma
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson announced the removal of halfback Joe Don Looney amid team concerns that his attitude was hurting morale. Wilkinson said no single player caused the Texas defeat, and he acted after leaders warned Looney’s attitude was infectious. Looney and his father defended him, but Wilkinson claimed the decision was to protect the 56 others on the squad.
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Joe Don
Wilkinson
Looney
Oklahoma
Cameron Junior College
Law‘ton
Okla
Staubach Tops NCAA Stats in Four Games for Navy
Navy junior quarterback Roger Staubach leads in total offense with 1,024 yards over four games and a 0.714 completion rate after four games, though Tommy Myers of Northwestern trails in total offense. Jimmy Sidle of Auburn leads rushing with 434 yards, while Staubach has 743 passing yards and 55 completions in 77 attempts.
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Jony Roger Staubach
Navy
Ncaa Servica Bureau
Southern Methodist
Staubach
Tommy Myers
Northwestern
Myers
Jimmy Sidle
Auburn
National Basketball Games Listed by Associated Press
The Associated Press lists today in the NBA schedule with Boston at Baltimore Philadelphia at Detroit Cincinnati at St. Louis. Thursday games feature Boston at Cincinnati Baltimore at New York. National Hockey League games include Toronto at Montreal Detroit at New York Boston at Chicago with no games Tuesday and no games Thursday.
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New York
Johnny Persol
Johnny Alford
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National Basketball Assn
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Baltimore
Detroit
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Associated
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Montreal
Chicago
Tate v Tate warning order in Hempstead County Ark
In Hempstead County Arkansas the Chancery Court issues a warning order against Willie Tate. He must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint filed by plaintiff Cora Lee Tate. Clerk James Cole seals the document dated October 1, 1963. attorneys Pilkinton and Feild listed.
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Hempstead County
Ark
Cora Lee Tate
Willie Tate
Jim Cole
Leona Cole
D.C
James Jr. Pilkinton
Talbot Feild, Jr
Ad Lilem
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