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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1963

Page

4

Football Comments Bulldogs Were Hot Stuff Following Southeast Town

Excerpts from Emmett Mowery and Grant Marshall reflect on recent high school football. Ottumwa and Muscatine games showcased the Bulldogs offense with quick scores and a 40 24 result, while Burlington’s Grayhounds beat Monmouth 41 12 in a non conference clash. Notes mention late TDs, penalties, and a controversial play with nine men on the field.

Emmett Mowery Ottumwes Ottumwa Muscatine Schaefer Stadium Gary Groutwinkel Bulldogs Weiting Burlington Harold Tackleson Grayhounds Tackleson Monmouth Zippers Hounds John Beele Zippers Dean Hurliman

Hurley Aids Boxing Protégé In San Francisco Move

Promoter Jack Hurley plans to move to San Francisco to train Elmer Rush, 23, ex trooper, as a boxing protege for about a year. Hurley seeks to start a new fistic phenom, after 15 years in Seattle advancing Harry Matthews from obscurity to brief fame and payday.

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Junior High Grid Play Opens Week of Football Action

Junior high football opens its season this week with games over three days. West travels to Washington at 5 30 this evening, with West eighth graders also scheduled to play Central Oct 8 and 23 and Bettendorf Oct 16. Central eighth graders host Bettendorf Oct 1 7 p m and Washington Oct 15. Ninth graders start Thursday at 7 p m against each other, continuing Oct 31.

West Washington Central

Cal Coaches Split on New Substitution Rule

San Francisco hosts a meeting of Northern California football coaches as Marv Levy of California backs returning to free substitution while John Rohde of University of the Pacific and John McKay of Southern California deride the rule as stupid and idiotic. Stanford’s John Ralston favors the old limited substitution approach as fatigue concerns and clock rules shift.

San Francisco California Marv Levy University of the Pacific John Rohde Southern California John McKay John Ralston Stanford McKay Northern California

Yankees Remain Series Favorites Wynn Reluctant To Take Job as Successor

Cleveland fires Mel Harder after 36 years with the Indians and offers pitching coach duties to Early Wynn who hesitates to accept. Manager Birdie Tebbetts says Wynn would join only if not seen as replacing Harder. Harder recalls long career as a Tribe pitcher and coach, while Wynn’s future remains uncertain as his active playing days wind down.

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Banks Blessed With Strong Return For 1964 Cubs

Chicago slugger Ernie Banks looks to rebound in 1964 after a rough 1963 season. A subclinical mumps condition and a bleed infection left him out late in the year, with doctors declaring him run down but ready to go when the season starts.

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Sophs Edge Muscatine Sophs 32 20 in Davenport

Sophomore football team from Muscatine moved to a 20 0 halftime lead before losing 32 20 at Davenport Monday. Scoring in the second half came on two passes and a run by quarterback Stave Eggenburg. Brade to Don Egeenburg and Brade to Steve Kochneif connected for long gains. Brade added an extra point, McCleary another. Duar Hopkins starred on defense with three blocked extra points. Coach Pat Jennett’s squad, (-2 ), prepares to open home season next Monday at Heinz Field against Mount Pleasant underclassmen.

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Early in Line for World Series Openers at Yankee Stadium

Glen Granflorten, 52, of Madison S. B., waited 3914 hours before game time to secure a bleacher seat for the World Series opener. Joined by Samuel Howard, 55, of Newburyport, Mass., and George Schnider, 43, of Brooklyn, they stood outside the park gate Monday night as fans began lining up for the event.

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Packers Coach Puzzled By Outbreak of Mistakes

Green Bay coach Vincy Lombardi faces an unusual spike in mental and physical errors as the Packers seek a third straight NFL title. He notes a season of uncharacteristic miscues after two wins and a loss, while remaining optimistic about the team’s standing in the Western Division amid a string of turnovers and interceptions.

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Christiansen Interim Mentor A9ers' Owner Denies Plans

San Francisco 49ers owner Vic Morabito denies plans to hire Paul Brown or Zeke Tittle as future head coach while Jack Christiansen takes over for the remaining 11 games. The team just lost to Minnesota, dropping to 4 straight defeats this year and extending a long playoff drought. Morabito stressed Christiansen’s role is temporary, with no immediate move toward Brown or Tittle.

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Frisco Fan Pays Bet With Hula On Grant Avenue

A playful wager ties a Frisco fan to a hula dance down Grant Avenue in Chinatown San Francisco to honor a pennant loss by the Giants. The quirky scene reflects a city’s sports fervor and local color featured in the era’s paper.

San Francisco Sylvia von Rueden Haewan Grant Avenue San Franciso Giants Miss von Rueda

Koufax Set to Pitch After Cold Fears Fade

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax is set to start the World Series opener against Whitey Ford at Yankee Stadium after denying a flu, saying only a slight cold affected him. Dodgers coach Alston downplayed injuries to Ken McMullen and Johnny Podres while Yankee preparations included Ford Downing and Bouton sharpening for the series. Mantle and Maris are reported in strong form as the teams ready for the best of seven series.

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