Houston Colts Unveil 1963 Roster Overhaul
The Houston Colt .45s prepare for a new look in 1963 as only three starters from opening day 1962 remain. Major acquisitions include Pete Runnels from Boston for Roman Mejias, Don Nottebart, Connie Grob, and Jim Bolger from Milwaukee, and other trades to bolster the roster under manager Paul Richards.
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Houston Colt .45S
South‘west
Houston
Hal Smith
Bob Aspromonte
al Spangler
Bobby Shantz
Cardinals
Norm Larker
Braves
Joey Amalfitano
Giants
Roman Mesias
Red Sox
Don Buddin
Tigers
Jim Pendleton
Oklahoma City
the 45S
Paul Richards
Plyers
James Edward
Pete” Runnells
Pasadena
Texas
Lufkin
Rice University
Runnells
Boston Red Sox
Roman Mejias
A.L
Ted Williams
Don Nottebart
Connie Grob
Jim Bolger
Milwaukee Braves
Nottebart
Thermos Outdoor Gear Guided Christmas Gift Idea
The article promotes Thermos outdoor living products as ideal Christmas gifts. It highlights the bright red Pop-Tent in two sizes, easy setup, and options like camp lanterns stoves ice chests and egg jugs. It suggests Thermos picnic jugs and other branded items for home and outdoor use.
Braves righty eyed as future starter after relief success
The pitcher posted a 4.07 ERA and 6-7 record in 1961 and a 3.23 ERA with a 2-2 mark last season for the Braves. The 45s plan to give him a full chance to be among their starting rotation next year.
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Braves
Costs to remove loaded B-47 bomber from runway
The report notes a price tag of 7,200 dollars to lift a loaded B 47 jet bomber off a runway. Authorities describe the operation as costly and complex, requiring specialized equipment and coordinated effort.
Clown Bob McCarty Balances Rodeo and College Life
Robert Bob McCarty of San Antonio a Texas A&I College sophomore agricultural mechanics major is one of the few student rodeo clowns. He has worked rodeos statewide since 1955 uses a motto Have Barrel Will Travel and trained under Jack Long practicing two nights weekly in Corpus Christi. He started riding horses young on his father’s ranch and began rodeo riding in 1951.
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Kingsville
Robert
Bob’ McCarty
San Antonio
Texas A&i College
Bob
Jack Long
Corpus Christi
Jefferson High School
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde
A&i
Contracts Set For Extension To Show Barn
Contracts have been let for a 535000 extension to the present breeder barn and coliseum at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds in Mercedes. H B Iron Works of Weslaco will build the structure, tied into the breeder barn and coliseum by Morris Welding Service of Mercedes. The addition aims to improve animal movement and support a stronger breeder show for the 24th annual show March 20 25 1963. Local official L W Mike Clifford notes the project preserves exhibitor participation and elevates facilities.
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Mercedes
Mike) Clifford
H & B Iron Works
Weslaco
Morris Welding Service
Texas
Clifford
Trappers Use Bacon to Lure Foxes for Faster C catches
Instructions advise placing raw bacon on an overhang limb or a pole with a cross stick about three feet above a stump. Set the trap on the stump to catch a fox as it leaps for the bacon.
Dye Your Decoy Cords With Nut Shell Dye
Soak decoy cords in boiling water with pecan black walnut or butternut shells to dye them a rich brown that blends with weeds mud and dead grasses. The color lasts.
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Houston Colts
Colts
Notre Dame
Joseph J. Davey
Burkburnett
Texas Optimist Clubs
Troy W. Post Foundation
Davey
West Point
Troy V. Post
Price Daniel
Give Pleasure
Thermos
USA
James K. Polk
the Merchants of the
Palm Village
Association
Ralph
Dorfman
Palm Village Pharmacy
Palm Beauty Salon
LA Verne’s Flowers
House OF Pictures
Wally
Texas Shoe Repair
Palm Village Shopping Center
Palm Blvd
Brownsville
Super Soft
Ballard
Roegelein's
Colgate
Orson
Brownsville, Texas
Bering Strait Was
Vitus Bering
Harry Knight
Dallas
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