Baltimore Bullets Open 1963 64 NBA Season At Civic Center
The Baltimore Bullets launch the 1963 64 NBA season against the Boston Celtics in the Civic Center with over 12 000 fans expected. The franchise, once Chicago Zephyrs, moved to Baltimore after a complex expansion and bankruptcy history, boasting stars Walt Bellamy Terry Dischinger and rookie Rod Thorn.
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National Basketball Association
Auerbach
Boston
Chamberlain
San Francisco
Wright Brothers
Naismith
IBM
Our State
Baltimore Bullets
Civic Center
Celtics
Zephyers
Chicago
Dave Trager
Windy City
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Trager
Joker
NBA
Bullets
Buddy Jeanette
Toronto
Paul Hoffman
Hoffman
Walt Bellamy
Walt
Bellamy
Terry Dischinger
Purdue
Leonard
Indiana
Rod Thorn
Sy Green
Four Winners in Fredericks Punt Pass and Kick Contest
Fair skies and warm weather drew youngsters and parents to Frederick High School track for the Ford Pass Punt and Kick Contest. Frederick Jaycees organized judging and awards were presented by John Warfield of The Frederick Motor Company, James Ellis of Freder ick Motor, and William Shaffer, chairman. First prize in the eight year age group went to Kenneth Reynolds of Wilsonp'see, with Robert Remus Jr. and Roy Main taking second and third. Similar prizes were awarded in the nine, ten, and eleven year groups to Edward Thompson, Denny Fink, Clark Phebus, and others, with many participants named. All boys received PP and K awards, rings, arm patches, and televiewers.
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Frederick High School
Frederick Jaycees
John C. Warfield
Frederick Motor Company
James B. Ellis
William E. Shaffer
Kenneth A. Reynolds
Wilson P'See
Robert F. Remus Jr
Valley St
Roy L. Main
North Wisner St
Edward M. Thompson
Fairview Ave
Bruce Burgee
New Starket
Bill Ambrosen
Clark Place
Denny Fink
Magnolia Ave
Brian K. Moberly
Pearl St
John E. Dahlgren
Shawnee
Clark E. Phebus
RFD
Frederick
Lee M. Boyer
West Patrick St
George Hersberger Jr
Union Bridge
James E. Doll
Mark Taylor
Emerson Dorsey
John L. Baker
Robin W. Pinnington
Gary W. Cary
Charles G.sheppard Jr
Michael R. Adams
Douglas W. Kuehne
Kenny Fink
Cameron Whitworth
Charles Korrell
John D. Bonner
Stephen Dick
Bernie McClellan
Donte Brashear
Bowie Race Course Opens 12 Day Meet in Maryland
Bowie Race Course in Bowie Maryland opens a 12 day fall meeting running through October 28 marking the first fall season at Bowie since 1664. This meets features major thoroughbred racing returning to Maryland today under AP coverage.
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Bowie
Maryland
Bowie Race Course
Brown says ex coach Paul Brown a tragedy in Cleveland
Jimmy Brown told the Quarterback Club that Paul Brown’s era in Cleveland was a tragedy for the club due to missed adjustments. He praised Blanton Collier’s compassion and leadership while noting the team has shifted to a more confident, mixed-play calling approach. Brown also downplayed animosity, cited a new attitude, and referenced upcoming games including a Pittsburgh clash on November 10.
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Frank Selvy
al Roges
Rollie Haas
Danny King
Donnie Simmons
Bob Leonard
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Hoffman
Bear
Jeannette
Will
Jack Hand
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Jimmy Brown
Brown
Cleveland
Blanton Collier
New York Giants
Paul Brown
Jimmy
Paul
Collier
New York
Blanton
Giants
Frank Ryan
Dub Jones
Terp Cagers Begin Practice Among Freshman-Sophomore Core
Maryland coach Bud Milliken unveils a 15 man roster with sophomores making up two thirds as the Terps start 25 game schedule. Key sophomores Neal Brayton Gary Ward Jackie Clark pace early drills with returning letters Joe Barton Phil Carlson Scott Ferguson Sam McWilliams providing experience. The team eyes a stronger season despite a road-heavy slate and upcoming holiday tournaments at Blacksburg and Evansville. Franklin Field opens for Penn football on April 20.
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College Park, Md
Bud Milliken
University of Maryland
Milliken
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Evansville
Ind
Millikan
Neil Brayton
Gary Ward
Jackie Clark
Joe Barton
Phil Carlson
Scott Ferguson
Sam McWilliams
Bullets Schedule Highlights A Citywide Road Trip Plan
The schedule lists games from Oct through Mar with dates and locations in Boston New York San Francisco and other cities. All home night games start at 8 p.m. and afternoon games at 3.0.
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Boston
New York
San Francisco
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Detroit
N.Y
Seattle
Notre Dame Faces UCLA In Season Opener Edge Clash
Notre Dame enters 1963 football with a win edge over most opponents except UCLA. In baseball notes, Elston Howard tops Yankee regulars with a .333 World Series batting average as the 1963 series featured standout hits and first-time matchups.
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Irisi
Notre Dame
Ind
UCLA
New York Yankee
Elston Howard
Sugar Ray Robinson Wins Paris Bout in Ten Rounds
Sugar Ray Robinson, 43, former middleweight champ and former welterweight king, won a decision over Armand Vanucci in a 10 round bout in Paris. Robinson weighed 159 pounds while Vanucci weighed 159 pounds.
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Paris
Sugar Ray Robinson
Art Museum
Armand Vanucci
Robinson
Vanucci
Louvre Art Museum
Comeback of Year Award Goes to Ellsworth in NL
Ellsworth of the Chicago Cubs earned the National League comeback player of the year honors with 24 votes from 68 writers. The 6-foot-4 lefty finished 22-10 with a 2.10 ERA after a 9-20 season in 1962, including 19 complete games and four shutouts in 37 starts. Curt Simmons and Dick Groat trailed with 11 and 10 votes respectively.
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NEW York
Dick Ellsworth
Chicago Cubs
Curt Simmons
J. Louis
Dick Groat
Ron Santo
Ellsworth
Simmons
New York Mets
Milwauksee Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Phils
Pittsburgh
Santo
Nugent shakes up his squad at Maryland
Maryland coach Tom Nugent made a starting eleven shakeup after four straight losses. Jerry Fishman moves to first team replacing Len Chiaverini. Dave Nardo takes over at left end from Andy Martin. Ronnie Adams pushes Darryl Hill for wingback while Dick Shiner regains passing form. Maryland meets Air Force at College Park Saturday.
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College Park
Tom Nugent
Maryland
Jerry Fishman
Len Chiaverini
Dave Nardo
Nugent
North Carolina
Andy Martin
Sleeper play illegal, Vols coach says after Tech TD
Tennessee coach Jim McDonald charges a sleeper pass by Georgia Tech was illegal and violated a conference gentlemen's agreement. Bob Woodruff filed a complaint with SEC Commissioner Bernie Moore after Ted Davis scored on a 54 yard pass to give Tech a 7 0 lead near halftime.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Jim McDonald
Georgia Tech
Bob Woodruff
SEC
Bernie Moore
Tech
Billy Lothridge
Ted Davis
McDonald
Davis
Bobby Dodd
Dodd
Atlanta
Lothridge
Swisher fined for failure to stop at red light in Waynesboro
Robert Leroy Swisher, 22, Thurmont Md, Rt. 2, paid a fine and costs of 10 to Justice Glenn M. Ogle for failing to stop at a red light at Main and Potomac streets Sunday evening. Harvard fullback Askold Kohlmann hails from New Haven Conn, home of Yale.
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Waynesboro
Robert Leroy Swisher
Thurmont
Rt. 2
Justice of the Peace
Glenn M. Ogle
Main and
Potomac Streets
Harvard
Askold Kohlmann
New Haven, Conn
The
Crimson
Yale
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