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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1963

Page

9

Dodgers Hold Off Mets as Alston Avoids Pennant Talk

Dodgers sweep Mets 7-0 and 3-2 to gain on the Giants and Cardinals as Don Drysdale notches his 16th win with a three-hitter and rookie Dick Calmus adds five scoreless innings in relief. Alston shuns pennant chatter, saying only that they will play one game at a time.

Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Polo Grounds New York Mets Yankee Don Drysdale Dick Calmus Pete Richert Phillies Don Schwall Pirates Johnny Klippstein Klippstein Ray Culp Pittsburgh Warren Spahn Colts Braves Skinny Brown Roy McMillan Cubs Reds Lindy McDaniel Larry Jackson Frank Robinson Gordy Coleman John Edwards Jim Maloney Paul Toth Billy Williams Lou Brock John Tsitouris

Colts seek Johnny Unitas bodyguard and new blockers

Baltimore Colts coach Don Shula plans to strengthen pass protection for quarterback Johnny Unitas by adding running support and improved line blocking. New fullback J W Lockett, along with Bob Vogel and John Mackey, bolster blocking and receiving options as Lenny Moore and Tom Matte shape the backfield. Defensive depth also grows with rookie talent in the linebacking and secondary groups.

Johnny Don Shula Weeb Ewbank Alan Ameche Unitas Joe Perry Colts J. W. Lockett Dallas Cowboys Lockett Perry J.W Shula Lenny Moore Moore Tom Matte Paul Hornung Bob Vogel Ohio State Baltimore John Mackey Syracuse Vogel Jim Parker Parker Jimmy Orr Ray Berry R. C. Owens Mackey Dick Bielski Butch Wilson Alabama

Faulk Rogers Are Louisiana Tennis Champs

In New Orleans AP reports upset star Steve Faulk, 16, unseeded, beat top seed Rev. Scott Irwin 6-1 6-4 to win the Louisiana Closed men’s singles. Carolyn Rogers of Shreveport captured the women’s title after a 6-0 3-6 6-2 win over Kay Walls.

New Orleans Steve Faulk Louisiana Faulk Scott Irwin Carolyn Rogers Shreveport Kay Walls Col Robert Scruton Randy Gregson Sandra Loubat Miss Rogers Miss Walls Norma Veal Eli Tullis Jr Jim Wilson Roy Bartlett Larry Choppin

Steco Wins Louisiana Title in Second Game

Steco of Shreveport defeated Kellys of Shreveport 11 to 3 in the second game of a doubleheader to claim the Louisiana Amateur Baseball Congress championship. Kellys won the first game 14 to 10, advancing after beating Fireside of Alexandria 14 to 0. Gene Oden hit two home runs for Steco while Herbie Smith led Kelly with three homers.

Shreveport Steco Kelly's Louisiana Amateur Baseball Congress Kelly Fireside Alexandria Gene Oden Herbie Smith

Airman Winner In Ark La Miss Shooting Event

Capt. Thomas D. Smith of Lakeland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas won overall honors at the Ark Tex La competition held at the Caddo Rifle and Pistol Club Sunday The Texas Air Force officer also led his Blue team to the group title Master shooters included Jim Clark of Shreveport and H N Perry of Shreveport

Shreveport, la Thomas D. Smith Lakeland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Texas Air Force Jim Clark Shreveport H. N. Perry Shreveport Vnolice

Americans Seek Olympic Berth in Danish Rowing Meet

Don Spero and Seymour Cromwell of Cambridge Massachusetts finished second in the European rowing championships double sculls in Bagsaerd Denmark. They rowed in a borrowed boat and trailed Czechoslovakia’s Vladimir Andis and Pavel Hofmann who won.

Bagsaerd Denmark UPI Don Spero Seymour Cromwell Cambridge Mass Czechoslovakia Valdimir Andis Pavel Hofmann

Coronato Tablet Offers Overnight Constipation Relief

Nervous tension blocks bowel impulses causing constipation. Coronato uses a colonic nerve stimulant plus bulking action to restore regularity overnight. Clinically proven relief promoted in an introductory 43 cent size.

Gunderson Seeks Fourth U S Women’s Amateur Title

Joanne Gunderson, 24, of Providence, defending champion and former winner in 1957 and 1960, opens the 63rd U S Women's National Amateur Golf Championship at Taconic Golf Club Massachusetts. If she wins, she would join Mrs. Edwin H. Vare as the second player to capture four titles. The field of 128 is cut to eight by Thursday, with semifinals Friday and a 36 hole final Saturday. Competitors include Ann Baker, Roberta Albers, and Renee Powell.

Williamstown Mass Joanne Gunderson U.S.G.A Providence Taconic Golf Club Massachusetts Edwin H. Vare Gladwyne Ware Glenna Collette Ann Baker Maryville Tenn Miss Gunderson Roberta Albers Tampa Fla Renee Powell East Canton Ohio Miss Baker

Ralston Delivers U S Tennis Boost in Davis Cup Elims

In Los Angeles Dennis Ralston sparked the United States to a Davis Cup stride by sweeping Rafael Osuna 6 1 6 3 7 5 in the deciding match after teaming with Church McKinley to topple the Osuna Palafox Mexican doubles pair. The U S faces a long road toward Australia's challenge with Mexico acknowledging the U S threat.

Los Angeles Dennis Ralston United States U. S Australia Francisco Contreras North America Ralston Mexico Rafael Osuna Church McKinley Osuna Antonio Palafox U.S Palafox McKinley

Jaycee Juniors Launching 18th Tourney Tuesday

The 18th International Junior Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament opens in Midland Texas Tuesday with Don Iverson of La Crosse Wisconsin as the main attraction. The 17 year old will be making his fifth appearance, having finished ninth in 1960 and third at Denver last year. More than 200 youths from 47 states plus DC, Puerto Rico and Panama compete in the four day event.

Midland Tex Wisconsin Don Iverson la Crosse Wis Belter Denver District of Columbia Puerto Rico Panama

Jackson Meet Memphis Today In Legion Final

Jackson Mississippi clashes with Memphis in the South Central American Legion Baseball finals after routing Baton Rouge 18 to 0. Frank Chambers pitched eight innings allowing one hit while Jackson piled up 16 hits and dominated Sunday night.

Jackson Memphis Miss Baton Rouge Mississippi Frank Chambers

Best For Griffith Georgia Bulldogs Face Tough Schedule

Georgia coach Johnny Griffith reloads the 1964 Bulldogs with 26 lettermen eight starters aiming to improve a 3-7-0 finish. Senior QB Larry Rakestraw spearheads an offense featuring end Mickey Babb and halfback Don Porterfield. Strong line play led by Ray Rissmiller and Berry Boyd. Uncertainty at punter guard and center later resolved by shifting players and relying on promising sophomores.

Mickey Babb Larry Rakestraw Georgia Rakestraw Babb Bulldog Griffith Bulldogs Alabama Athens Miami Florida Tech Bill McCullough Auburn Ray Preston Ridlehuber Mack Faircloth Wally Williamson Kenneth Vann Joel Darden Wayne Brantly Vance Evans Len Hauss Ken Davis Jim Smith

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