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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1963
Page
4
The New York Yankees near clinching the American League pennant by beating the Kansas City Athletics 8-2. Mickey Mantle homered and Whitey Ford earned his 22nd win. The Yankees, aiming for a world series against the Dodgers, see higher gate potential in L A. Maury Wills sparked the Dodgers in 9-4 win over Pittsburgh with multiple rallies.
Dave Hoover 21 year old Dallas Center senior was elected captain at a squad meeting. He has missed nearly a week with a dislocated elbow but vows readiness for the Cyclone opener at California on September 21. The 6 foot 185 pound halfback has earned two letters in football.
Boulder Colorado AP says Leon Mavity converted from halfback to quarterback shone in a hour long scrimmage for Colorado. He directed the second unit on two long drives of 50 and 45 yards scoring touchdowns against the third unit.
Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall climbs Africa's highest peak Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanganyika. His party is expected to return this weekend.
Whitey Ford called himself a four shirt pitcher as 80 degree, humid conditions wore on the Yankee ace. He earned his fifth straight win by defeating the Kansas City Athletics 8-2, with Mickey Mantle delivering a three run homer and double while Joe Pepitone added a long drive.
Coach Al Woolard stages a 7:30 scrimmage at Haskell Stadium to reveal the Lawrence High School Lions for the 1963 season. The annual rehearsal precedes the Sept. 20 opener at Manhattan with an altered lineup and a public invitation.
The District of Columbia Recreation Department announced that Bud Wilkinson and Gordon Kelley will serve on a commission to govern the new Federal Touch Football League this fall. Wilkinson is the University of Oklahoma athletic director and coach, while Kelley is a Redskins linebacker.
ST PAUL Minn AP All night public high school football times postponed to curb outbreaks of fights between Negro and white youths marred last weekend games. Superintendent Forrest Conner said no night games will be played until officials and councils establish safe exiting conditions for adults and students.
Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra drove in four runs as the Yankees beat Kansas City 8-2, moving closer to a fourth straight American League pennant. Ray Sadecki and Ron Taylor led the Cardinals in a 4-0 shutout of the Cubs, their third straight shutout and 15th win in 19 games.
Tickets must be bought by Friday for the KU Football Kickoff Banquet at 6 30 p m Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. About 1000 guests are expected for an informal get together featuring KU coaches and players. Tickets from Hotel Eldridge civic club members or Allen Fieldhouse. open to public with emphasis on bringing youngsters to meet players. Mike Getto is general chairman. buffet service.
Coach Allie Sherman says the New York Giants are sound and could be the best in three years, after dropping halfback Jim Pace to stay under the 37-player roster limit. Baltimore odds favor Unitas returning against the Giants, while Green Bay opens at full strength with Norton added to the secondary. The AFL starts week two with Boston at San Diego and Denver at Houston. Sunday games feature Buffalo at Oakland.
In Lima Peru Robert Davila 201 defeated Herb Siler 204 by knockout. In Trenton New Jersey Mel Collins 156 outpointed Lenny Campbell 152% in eight rounds.
Sixteen teenagers began the first of two 18 hole rounds in the U S Amateur. Defending champion Lablon Harris Jr. was eliminated by Walter Stahl of Cleveland 2 up 1 to 1.
A compilation of season leaders with Aaron and Flood among top batters. Koufax and PerryNoski lead pitching while Yastrzemski Kaline and Stuart pace batting averages and home run leaders. Includes stolen bases and other top statisticians across AL and NL.
Joe The Jet Perry, pro football's all time rushing leader, returns to the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers on a part time taxi status after being released by the Baltimore Colts. He joins as a red shirt alumni type to be called up if injuries occur.
Kansas University struggles through the second week of preseason drills with 264-pound sophomore Richard Pratt anchoring the line. Coach Don Fambrough cites Pratt's rapid growth and discipline as critical, alongside rivals Brian Schweda Karl Sartore and Fred Elder. Bruce DeBey and Tommy Thompson are also vying for depth as the starting unit battles to open at Fort Worth on Sept. 21.
The St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to five and 14 of 15 by shutting out the Chicago Cubs 4 0 in Kansas City. Ray Sadecki and Ron Taylor held Chicago to five hits as Dick Ellsworth took the loss. Mike Shannon hit his first major league homer. Manager Johnny Keane praised the team’s effort. Ernie Broglio to start for St Louis against Larry Jackson.
Results show New York 4, San Francisco 2 and Los Angeles 9, Pittsburgh 4. Cincinnati, Milwaukee and Chicago posted wins as Houston topped Philadelphia. Upcoming games include Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Chicago at St Louis with several CN and N designations.
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