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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1963

Page

8

Packers Favored By 14 Points In All Star Classic

Packers priced 14 point favorite to beat All-Stars in Soldier Field clash. Graham may start at Green Bay while VanderKelen could back him up. Nitschke and Hornung out due to suspensions. Star backs and defense cited, with rain possible and thundershowers forecast.

Packers Charles Chamberlain Associated Prans Chicago Green Bay Packers Ehesty Soldier Field the. Collegiana The Dev Tina Ray Nitschke Paul Hornng Gambing Tullack Taylor Amy

Open Loop Leader Falls as Last-Place Edges Upset Victory

In a Thursday softball clash at Oregon Field May Drug toppled Henderson's Garage 7 to 6, pulling off an upset as May's 4th inning rally delivered four runs. Dick Harris led May's with multiple hits, while Henderson's seven hits included two by Neil Padgett. Townsley pitched the win, Marshall took the loss after yielding the decisive runs in the fourth.

Steve Konk Vern LaRue Carlisle Sports Shop Ben Frost Mike Rueckers John Robinson Robinson Larry ‘Miller Ken Leach Frost Rueckert Swank Napp J Fletcher Hamm Buster Steve Shenk White J LaRue Robinson _lanted May Henderson Rour Dick Harris Terry Townsley Doc Carpenter Gray Harris Neil Padgett Ed Bird Junior Briggs Gabby Townsend Harley Mills John Marshall Towngley Fanping Marshall

AFL Tilts On Weekend As Pro Football Opens Exhibitions

The AFL enters a fourth season with three exhibitions this weekend. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss says the league has grown past its infancy and faced crises from funding. Chiefs play Raiders rivals San Diego and Denver host Houston teams with Boston favored over Oakland. New York Jets debut next week. The NFL opens with its All-Star game pitting College All-Stars against Green Bay in Chicago.

Associated Press American Football League AFL Joe Foss New York Ti Jets Kansas City Chiefs Chacvers San Diego Houston Broncos Denver Boston Oakland Raiders New York Buffalo NFL Chicago Green Bay Packers

Patterson Drops in WBA Ratings After Loss to Liston

In Providence, Patterson falls to No. 7 in the World Boxing Association list after a first round knockout by Sonny Liston. Cassius Clay rises to No. 1, with Doug Jones second and Cleveland Williams third. Also ahead of Patterson are Billy Daniels, Ernie Terrell, and Henry Cooper.

Providence

Ex-Pro Miller, Noted Canadian Football and NY Hockey Star, Dies

Toronto born ex pro Joe Miller, a Canadian football and New York hockey standout of the 1920s, died Wednesday at age 64. The longtime athlete was known for his premier play and recent obit reports confirm his passing.

Toronto Joe’ Miller New York

Jay Puzzles Reds Two Time 20-Game Winner Record 4-15

The article notes Joey Jay of Cincinnati struggles, piling up loss No. 25 to drop the Reds further from first place as St Louis gains. It recalls Jay’s past 20-game win season, salary disputes, and a history of dramatic contractual moves, with Cardinals and Cubs games highlighted and a rare switch hitting milestone by Burt.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Joey Jay Cincinnati Rerls Jay Tittle Place Reds Bilig Burton Boston Baltimore Reds Bill de- Witt Ble Cardinals George ‘ Altman St. Louis Charlie James Tim McCarver Curt Simmons Ron Taylor Bobby Shantz Burtad Sgainst Braver Denny Lemaster Ron Piche Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Steve Bowes Jim Schaffer Chicago Larry Jackson

Clinton Regains Midwest Lead in a Hard Fought Win

Clinton edged Cedar Rapids 7-6 after a five-run eighth inning as Don Sprouse and John Weghorn hit three-run homers for Cedar Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids suffered a heavy loss to Quad Cities as Stan Wojcik lifted Burlington to a 4-3 win and Waterson notched an 11-inning 5-4 victory over Decatur. Dubuque crushed Quincy 13-4 in a battle of tailenders. Grinnell club records note five holes fired at Grinnell Country Club with Dr. Pater Boeke cited.

Associated Press Clinton Cedar Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Quad Cities Don Sprusatsky John Weghorn Chris Manoét Jon Wisconsin Ed Stevens Burlington Fox Cules Stan Wojcik Waterson Decatur Bob Wardle Dubuque Quincy Dellar Grinnell

Jessen Leads Milwaukee Open After Opening Round

Ruth Jessen, a Seattle graduate who left journalism to golf, led the Milwaukee Women's Open with a four under par 68 at North Shore Country Club. Kathy Whitworth and Shirley Spark tied for second at two under, with veterans Cornelius Englehorn and Smith two behind, while Wright shot 76 after vacation.

Milwaukee Ruth Jessen University of Seattle School ‘of Journalism North Shore Kathy Whitworth Shirley Spark Palm Desert Calif vAnother Kathy Cornelius Shirley Englehorn Marilynn Smith Mickey Wright

Workshops Set for Officers of Women's Leagues

Officers of Women s Leagues urged to attend a series of workshops this month in Muscatine and nearby towns to learn rules, organization, and regulations. Freda Bothin and Floy Harmson will lead sessions with Q and A periods after subject material presentations. Attendees may pick among Aug 12 Marstall Lenox, Aug 15 Creston Benning s Cafes, Aug 16 Fairfield American Legion Hall, and Aug 19 Decerahi Viking Inn.

Jedgues Muscatine Freda Bothin Wie Floy Lenox Caroll Etk Club LeMats Knights of Columbus Creston Benning Caies Fairfield American Legion-Hall Viking Inneshiek Hatel

First Negro on Davis Cup Team Faces Extra Pressure

South Orange New Jersey reports that Arthur Ashe, the first African American named to the U S Davis Cup squad, acknowledges added pressure as he prepares to face Mexico in the American zone semifinal on August 16 18 in Los Angeles. Ashe, 20 and a UC Los Angeles junior, has risen to national attention with a strong Intercollegiate title and a semifinal run at the Pennsylvania Grass Court championships. He will join teammates Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston and Martin Riegsen as the U S Davis Cup captain Robert Kelleher plans the roster for the Los Angeles clash.

South Orange Thut Ashe W. Harcourt Woods Short Hills Ashe University of California At Los Angeles Thursday Lo Mexico U.S Pennsylvania Chuck McKinley Robert Kelleher Othes McKinley Dennis, Ralston Bakersfield Calif Martin Riegsen Hinsdale

Proposed Liston Clay Bout May Be in Philly After All

Philadelphia report says a May or fall Liston vs Clay fight could be held in Philadelphia after the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission initially refused a promoter’s license to Liston’s firm Intercontinental Promotions Inc The plan would require Liston to step out as promoter and a commission official voiced confidence the bout will occur in the city The commission’s action followed legal advice restricting a fighter from promoting his own bouts and discussed licensing arrangements with the Nilon brothers and related entities

Liston-Clay Philly Philadelphia Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Earles Sonny Liston Cassius Clay Theampion Rale Liston Jefferson City Alfred M. Kein Intercontinental Promotions Inc Lis Brothers Sob Jim Nilon Garland D. Cherry Pennsylvania Jack Nilon

Soap Box Derby Slated Saturday in Ariana Ohio

Hundreds of boys compete in the 26th All-American Soap Box Derby, with 3,000 youngsters expected in a downtown parade by AxYON. The event offers 80,000 in college scholarships, including 7,500 for the 1263 champion.

Ariana Ohio Axyon

George Edwards Outpoints Clarence Robinson In Miami Fight

The Associated Press reports George Edwards42 outpointed Clarence Robinson in Miami. Edwards, of Panama, weighed 151 pounds and faced Robinson at 154. In Los Angeles Thad Spencer, 198, of San Francisco, outpointed Jefferson Davis, 201, of Mobile, Ala. The card featured two close decisions with Edwards and Spencer prevailing.

THE Associated Press Miami George Edwards Panama Clarence Robinson Los Angeles Thad Spencer San Francisco Jefferson Davis Mobile Ala

Baseball Scores In International and Pacific Coast Leagues

International League results show Buffalo 6 Indianapolis 5 and Atlanta 6 Rochester 4 with Toronto 2 against Arkansas. Columbus faces Richmond and Syracuse plays Jacksonville. Pacific Coast League results include Portland and Tacoma 7 Hawaii 4, Denver over Dallas-Fort Worth 7, San Diego 7 Salt Lake City 5, and Oklahoma City 0 Spokane 5.

Associated Press International League Buffalo Indianapolis Atlanta Rochester Toronto Arkansas Columbus Richmond Syracuse Jacksonville Iain Portland Tacoma C. Seale Hawaii Denver AM Dallas-Fort. Worth San Diego Salt Lake City Spokane Oklshoma City

Cubs rout Braves and Brewers as Storsae shines

In a National League showcase, Chicago Cubs batter Ellis Burton homered from both batting sides in the same game against Milwaukee, powering a 10-2 Cubs win. Pitcher Larry Jackson earned his first victory, scattering seven hits as Chicago toppled Atlanta 10-2.

Associated Press Ellis Burton Cubs Chicago Milwaukee Larry Jackson Braves

Track Team Honed to Fine Edge

Hannover Germany The American track and field squad after a disappointing Moscow tour now refines for a bye day dual with Poland and Germany They dominated five days winning 18 of 21 events and sweeping two relays The squad outpaced Moscow marks in four Thursday events and aims at the British meet in London The relays featured a record anchor leg by Henry Carr and top marks by Rex Canvley Bob Hayes and Frank Covelli among others including Pat Trainor Morgan Groth Dave Davis Ralph Boston and Ronald Zinn

Bob Hayes Jacksonville Fla U. S West Germany Hannover Germany Frits Roderfeld JD Becker Moscow Poland Alour London Rex Canvley Frank Covelli Larow Henry Carr Faul’ Stuber Pat Traynor Dave Davis Ralph Boston Morgan Groth Ronald Zinn

Hawkeye League Beandings Report and High Scores

In the Hawkeye League standings Hahn's Body Shop led with high team score 899 followed by Sinclair Tree Service and Weizter's Dairy. High individual game Bud Truitt 238 and Terry Frye 222. High individual series Bud Truitt 370 and Bruce Sinclair 385. Team names include Hahn's Body Shop Sinclair Tree Service Weizter's Dairy and Hetzler's Dairy.

Hahn's Stan Buckley Herzler’s Sinclair Tree Buster Thermogas Co Sinclair Tree Service Weizter's Dairy Serlebi Sinclair Sinclair ‘Tres Service Hahn Qed Hetzler Bil Binh Ind Bud Truitt Terry Frye Joe Rauschenberger Bud McGovern Bruce Sinclair Boe

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