Kill the doe column sparks debate among sportsmen
An opinion column argues the hunting public must reevaluate attitudes toward deer protection and fishing practices. It contrasts the open minded hunter with the blame prone, and urges trying new techniques, baits, and locations to improve success. It cites widespread findings that 10 percent of anglers catch most fish and urges readers to join the top group.
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White’s Ferry
Wood’s Lock
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Fish Commission
Pennsylvania
Potomac
Game and Fish Commission
Maryland
California
Michigan
Florida
Fish and Game Commission
Lowe's Comeback Season Drives Chargers Toward AFL Title
Paul Lowe returns from a fractured arm to spark the Chargers as San Diego closes on the 1963 Western Division title. The AP Comeback of the Year recipient rushed for 827 yards on 160 carries in 13 games, ranking behind Gilchrist and Daniels in the league. Weeb Ewbank and Jack Kemp praised his speed and potential. Also noted, Detroit defeated Boston 3 to 0 in NHL action.
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Lowe
Chargers
Associated Press
Oregon State
Cookie Gilchrist
Buffalo
Clem Daniels
Oakland
Weeb Ewbank
New York Jets
Lenny Moore
Baltimore Colts
Jack Kemp
San Diego
Lancers Fall to Glenelg 72 to 41 in Tight Defense
Central Glenelg used a strong man to man defense to hold Linganore scoreless in the third quarter and pull away to a 72-41 victory. Richard Horman scored 23 for Linganore. John Kemp led Linganore with 14. Linganore JV also lost 41-38.
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Linganore
Lancers
Richard Horman
Linganore JV
High
John Kemp
Five New Faces On All-Players All-Pro Team
Joe Fortunato finally earns All-Players All-Pro honors at age 31 after nine NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears. The piece highlights six new selections along with veterans like Jim Brown and Mike Ditka, noting teams and notable career moments across the league.
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Murray Olderman
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Joe
Tommy Mason
Minnesota
Jimmy Brown
Roosevelt Taylor
Grambling College
Chicago Bears
Willie Wood
Willie
Green Bay
Dick Lynch
Notre Dame
Washington Redskins
NFL
New York Giants
Myron Pottios
Pittsburgh Steelers
Lions
Schmidt
Potties
Fortunato
Jim Brown
Cleveland
Roosevelt Brown
Giants
Henry Jordan
Packers
Doug Atkins
Bears
Ditka
Brown
Mike Ditka
Det Shofner
Forrest Gregg
Jim Ringo
Y. A. Tittle
Bobby Mitchell
Redskins
Gino Marchetti
Colts
Roger Brown
Abe Woodson
49Ers
Marchetti
Chicago
Lions and Cadets Face Key Weekend Basketball Tests
North Hagerstown hosts undefeated North hubs while Walkersville welcomes South Hagerstown in a regional showdown. Frederick eyes home win against Overlea as St. John’s, Damascus, Middletown, Sykesville and Emmitsburg also play. Lions 2-1 Cadets 1-1 Mt Airy and other matchups wrap up around 8 p.m.
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North Hagerstown
Frederick
Lions
Hagerstown
Cadets
St. John’s
South Hagerstown
North
Quint
St. Maria
Andover
Jim Hall
Marty Kline
Jim Trout
Rodney Sewell
Lou Brachey
Sykesville Middletown
Sykesville
Knights
Mt. Airy
Damascus
Bulldogs
Westminster
Emmitsburg
Griffith vs Carter in televised welterweight clash at Civic Arena
Emile Griffith 24 years old from New York faces Ru bin Carter 26 from Paterson N J in a 10 round nationally televised bout at the Civic Arena. Griffith seeks to add the middleweight crown to his welterweight prestige while Carter vows a knockout to prove a point against the world champion.
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Pittsburgh
Emile Griffith
Rubin
Hurricane
Carter
Civic Arena
Griffith
New York
Joey Giardello
Paterson
Rodger's catching role limited by injuries last season
Los Angeles Angels catcher Bob Rodgers played 100 games but appeared behind the plate for only 8 due to injuries. In 1962 he caught in 15 games.
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Los Angeles Angel
Bob Rodgers
Charger Rote Named MVP In American AFL
Tobin Rote of the San Diego Chargers was named the AFL season MVP for 1963 after converting to a pure passer. He captured 15 of 24 AP votes as the Chargers led the Western Division race and could clinch with a win over Denver. Boston 143, New York 1.
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NEW York
Tobin Rote
San Diego Chargers
Rote
Chargers
Denver
Associated Press
Maris Signs with Yankees After Salary Cut for 1964
Roger Maris agreed to a 1964 contract with the New York Yankees with an estimated $10,000 salary reduction from his prior top pay. The slugger, who turned 29, played only 90 games last season due to multiple injuries, batting .269 with 23 homers and 53 RBIs, after a 1961 season with 61 homers and 142 RBIs. He reported he was eager to return early next spring for a hoped for strong season.
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NEW York
Roger Maris
New York Yankees
Roger
Yankee
Ralph Houk
Houk
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Maris
Vance Stadium
Rams Sign Scotti as Free Agent
The Los Angeles Rams signed defensive back Ben Scotti as a free agent after he was released by Philadelphia. Scotti, 26, a five year NFL veteran from Maryland, previously played for Washington and Philadelphia and was involved in a November fight with teammate John Mellekas. He lives in Long Branch, New Jersey.
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LOS Angeles
Los Angeles Rams
Ben Scotti
Philadelphia Eagles
Scotti
John Mellekas
Washington Redskins
Philadelphia
University of Maryland
Long Branch
N. J
Navy Aims to Upset Texas in Cotton Bowl After Tough Orange loss
Navy coach Wayne Hardin says the Middies will play to win the Cotton Bowl against No. 11 Texas, shifting from last season's mock celebration after a 61 Orange Bowl loss. He cites tougher mental approach, indoor practices, and key players Sjuggerud Earnest back, Moore doubtful.
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Annapolis
Navy
Texas
Wayne Hardin
Missouri
Hardin
Pearance
Academy
Dallas
Sjuggerud
Dave Sjuggerud
Army
Dick Earnest
Steve Moore
Mountaineers Cruise Past Smithsburg 72 37 in Thurmont Showdown
Thurmont jumps to an 18 point first period surge and sails to a 72 37 victory over Smithsburg. Joe Ben choff scores 20 to lead five double figure scorers Parke Duncan adds 17 Bob Reid 11 while Baltzel and Englar each post 10. Mountaineers hold Smithsburg to ten points in the first half and bend defense in the third. Junior varsity Bill Wildasen lofts Thurmont 43 36 over Smithsburg Foster tops Smithsburg with 10.
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Thurmont
Smithsburg
Mountaineers
Joe Benchoff
Parke Duncan
Bob Reid
Harry Baltzel
Skip Englar
Mountaineer
Quint
Smitties
Thur‘mont
Bill Wildasen
Smiths ‘Burg
Foster
College basketball results roundup from several teams
Duke defeated Virginia 84 to 73 while Western Maryland beat Gallau det 96 to 72. Niagara routed Scranton 7 to 58. Miami Florida won 108 to 90 against Rollins. Ithaca defeated Courtland 90 to 8 in overtime. Loyola New Orleans won 92 to Georgetown Kentucky 78. Trinity beat Harvard 74 to 74. Wichita State won 71 to Minnesota 66. Illinois defeated Butler 74 to 53.
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Virginia
Western Maryland
Gallaudet
Niagara
Scranton
Miami
Fla
Rollins
Ithaca
Courtland
Loyola New Orleans
Georgetown
Trinity
Harvard
Wichita
Minnesota
Illinois
Butler
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