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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

6

Butts Wins $3 Million Libel Judgment Against Post

A federal court jury in Atlanta awarded Wally Butts $3,060,000 in libel damages against the Saturday Evening Post over a March 23 article accusing him of fixing a game. The verdict upheld $60,000 in general damages and punitive damages of $3 million, with the Post appealing.

Atlanta Wally Butts Saturday Evening Post Post University of Georgia Frank Graham Jr Butts Curtis Publishing Co New York Clay Blair Jr Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Bryant Franc Scoby Chicago O.C. Aderhold William H. Schroder Jr The Georgia

Big Eight Faces Toughest Year With Outside Football Outfits

The Big Eight schedules a tough non conference slate with Southern California Texas Northwestern Arkansas Clemson and Syracuse among opponents. Oklahoma and Nebraska headline strong outside runs while Kansas faces Syracuse and Wyoming. Only California and Texas Tech finish lower than third in their conferences.

Big Eight Southern California Giants Texas Northwestern Arkansas Clemson Syracuse Southern Cal Southron Cal Associated Press Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Sooners Big Red Norman Los Angeles Dallas Missouri Columbia Little Rock Colorado Oregon State Oklahoma State Tulsa Nebraska Minnesota Kansas Texas Christian Jayhawks Lawrence Ben Schwartzwalder Wyoming California Texas Tech

Cardinals Rally Past Giants 8-7. take series sweep

In St. Louis, the Cardinals beat the Giants 8-7 to claim a three game sweep as Ray Sadecki or Lew Burdette was set to face Johnny Podres in Los Angeles. Ken Boyer hit a two run homer and Tim McCarver drove in the winning run on Julian Javier's ninth inning dash.

San Francisco Giants St. Louis Dodgers Ray Sadecki Lew Burdette Johnny Podres Chavez Ravine Kansas City Washington Moe Drabowsky Diego Segui A’s Don Rudolph Claude Osteen Senators Ken Boyer Boyer Julian Javier Tim McCarver Felipe Alou Javier Cards Cardinals Sam Jones Jack Fisher Johnny Padres

Insects Spice In Gals Golf Event

Defending champion Joanne Gunderson led a strong start in the 63rd Women's Amateur Golf Championship at Taconic Golf Club. Barbara McIntire and Barbara Cronin were upset, while Sunny Fileitas, a first year golfer with just six tournaments, stunned McIntire by winning two matches.

Williamstown Mass Joanne Gunderson Taconic Golf Club Miss Gunderson Providence R.I Anne Quast Wells Seattle Wash Barbara McIntire Colorado Springs Colo United States Robert Cronin Hartford Greenville Del Miss McIntire

McKinley and Ralston Seek More Tennis Honors After Cup Win

Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston launch a campaign for added tennis honors after their Davis Cup American Zone semifinals upset of Osuna and Palafox. They compete in the National Doubles Championships as co favorites with the Mexican duo.

Brookline Mass Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox Mexico Ralston McKinley Los Angeles Osuna Palafox

Leaders National League Batting and Fielding Highlights

Summary of top NL performers Groat and Clemente lead in batting with 344 and 327 hits respectively. Aaron posts 102 RBIs for Milwaukee with White and Flood keySt. Louisville fields star Groat tops doubles with 36 while Wills and Pinson pace steals. Pitching leaders Perra noski and McBean headline saves and strikeouts by Koufax and Drysdale. American League leaders Yastrzemski and Killebrew pace batting and homers. Aparicio and Kilnton lead steals. Radatz and Ford headline decisions. Bunning and Barber top strikeouts.

Groat St. Louis Clemente Pittsburgh Hung Aaron Milwaukee Flood Yastrtroit Kuss Yastrzemski Boston Tresh New York Huns Stuart Kaline Detroit Kalle Yastrzemcki Causey Kansas City Killebrew Minnesota Aparicio Baltimore Kilnton Washington Radatz Ford Bunning Barber

Wilkinson Defeats Brown for MVC Tennis Title

Defending champion Steve Wilkinson of Sioux City Iowa defeated Bill Brown of Omaha 64 60 in the Missouri Valley adult tennis title match. The final was postponed from Sunday due to rain.

Omaha Steve Wilkinson Sioux City Iowa Bill Brown

Final Tabulations of County Rodeo Fourteenth Annual Jayhawk Event

Final results from the 4th Annual Jayhawk Rodeo at the 4H Fairgrounds list winners and prizes across events Saddie Bronc Calf Roping Bulldogging Bareback Bronc Barrel Racing and Calf Scramble. Notable prizes go to Kent Tibbetts Billie Joe McHargue Jerry Chaffle Marsha Woods and others with cash awards varying by place.

Saddie Bronc Kent Tibbetts Caney Billie Joe McHargue Pcopan Okla Tau Chanes Copan Mor Ralph Norvel Ono Bill Wood John Webb Ted Wing Wann Leroy Stephens Fredania Nie Ray Thompson Harvey Bethel Grahma Jerry Chaffle Topeka Bob Springer Larry Jefferies Camdenton Bill Feathers Kansas City Russell Ward Chub Anderson Dave Slider Charles Brown Salt Lake City Utah

Rag-Tag Oakland Grid Club Sees Bright New Era in '63

Oakland's Raiders under new general manager and head coach Al Davis begin a rebuilding project after a 1-13 season. Key acquisitions include Art Powell and Bo Roberson as an aerial threat, Arch Matsos anchoring the defense, with a predicted 6-8 record and possibly third in the AFL Western Division.

Oakland Grid Club Oakland Calif Raiders al Davis Davis San Diego Citadel Art Powell New York Titans Canada Powell Bo Roberson AFL Roberson Buffalo Arch Matsos Matsos

Ohse Beats Dons In Softball Meet

Topeka Ohse defeated the Kansas City Dons 3-1 to win the women's western softball tournament with teams from Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa. It marks the third straight final win over the Dons as Topeka advances to the world tournament in Stratford Connecticut. Barbara Goodrich struck out 12 with four hits allowed. Shirley Gans pitched a no hitter for the Dons earlier in an 8-0 win over the Omaha Royals and a 3-hitter against the Wichita Steffens.

Topeka Kan Ohse Kansas City

Enid Omaha to Battle In Crucial Legion Game

Enid Oklahoma faces Omaha Nebraska in a Region 6 American Legion baseball showdown after Omaha defeated Enid 3 0 Monday night. St Paul Minnesota beat Cedar Rapids Iowa 3 1 in the other game. The trio each has one loss and St Paul meets the night’s winner for the regional title on Wednesday.

Enid Omaha Salina Kan Okla Neb St. Paul Minn Cedar Rapids Iowa

Hal Greer Signs 1963-64 Pact With 76ers

Hal Greer the ninth leading scorer last season signs his 1963 64 NBA contract to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. The move anchors the Sixers for the upcoming season in the National Basketball Association.

Philadelphia Hal Greer Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association

Palmer Snares A Playoff Lead

Arnold Palmer held a three stroke edge at the halfway point in an 18 hole playoff for the final World Series berth at Firestone Country Club Akron. Phil Rodgers shot 37 and Jackie Cupi 38 as Palmer led in heavy course conditions after a 34 on the front nine.

Akron Ohio Arnold Palmer Palmer Firestone Country Club Phil Rodgers Jackie Cupi Julius Boros Bob Charles Jack Nicklaus

Play Rolls To 7-4 Win In Wichita NBC Action

Wichita moved unbeaten into the NBC Tournament third round after a 7-4 victory over North Platte. Bill Morris homered twice to pace the Wichita offense while Ocala defeated Madison 7-3 and Greenville won 6-5 in 13 innings on errors.

Wichita Kan Ocala Fla Greenville Tenn Warren

Three Jacos Sign KU Track Letters

Kansas signed three more junior college track candidates to letters of intent. Darrell Rich of Bakersfield California has 55-0 in the shot and 152-0 in the discus. J C Weightman, Jim Fannchy, and David Camrar of San Mateo California bring 14-7 percent pole vault and mile and two mile times of 4 12 and 9 18 respectively. This brings coach Bill Easton to 15 recruits for the year.

Kansas Darrell Rich Bakersfield Calif Bill Easton

Cardinals and Dodgers Clash in NL pennant chase

St Louis opens a key series versus the National League leading Dodgers after sweeping San Francisco. Ken Boyer slugged two two run homers to lift the Cardinals 7 4 in a dramatic ninth inning finish that also featured Julian Javier scoring on a late misplay by Felipe Alou. The Phillies beat the Mets 1 0 and Cleveland crushed Boston 8 3 as Max Alvis homered twice.

St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Musial Cardinals Giants Ken Boyer Boyer Contentior Julian Javier Felipe Alou Tim McCarter Cleveland Max Alvis Boston

National Golden Gloves Tourney Awarded to Kansas City

The 1965 National Golden Gloves Tournament is awarded to Kansas City. The 1964 event will be in Louisville, Kentucky. Kenosha official Jim Barnhill says Kansas City bid for 1964 but notes a national event hinges on removing the Amateur Athletic Union headgear rule.

Kenosha Wis Kansas City Louisville Jim Barnhill Golden Gloves Association of America Barnhill Amateur Athletic Union

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