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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1963
Page
10
Army coach Dietzel deploys psychological warfare against Wayne Hardin and Navy as about 100000 fans watch an 11 point underdog Middies match Navy led by All American quarterback Roger Staubach. The piece highlights Dietzel quoting a line attributed to Hardin and using clips to motivate his team.
Los Angeles reports Detroit adds Don Demeter from Philadelphia and Jack Hamilton from the Phillies as Charlie Dressen revs up a revamped roster. The Tigers also completed deals with Kansas City and other clubs, pursuing Felipe Alou or more talent while planning Demeter in center field.
The rules committee capped catcher mitts at about four inches, threatening catchers like Camilo Carreon and J. C. Martin with more passed balls as Hoyt Wilhelm and Eddie Fisher remain on the White Sox. The note adds history of a 1959 larger mitt and mentions Yogi Berra’s warning about more passed balls.
Sparetime Tony Veruls rolled 258 for top single at Sarasota Lanes as Arnie Lampel led with 597 in the series. Saba's Furniture and Sarasota Esso led their leagues while Woody Jones Insurance dropped from third. Colonial Village League top trio Fashion Beauty moved ahead with a three-point win, Les' Sports Shop third. Gwen and Ev Lander led individuals with 21 and 538 respectively, while Gene Clouse posted 698 in a 252 game and 698 series. Bank of Palmetto, Anderson Auto Parts and Corbett Custom Cabanas led their standings. In Rip, Cleveland led Golden Age Mixed League, Tole do and Boston split second. Harold Brock’s 223 was high single, Joe Rath 589 high series in Major Scratch. Bill Early with 621 led Major Scratch. Lord's Oakhurst Motel tied for first by blanking Rhyne Insurance. Budweiser swept Admiral Boats. Pabst took two from Northside Cycle. In the Wednesday Night Ladies Handicap, Chi's Market, Palmetto Federal Savings and Virgin's Trophies were 1-2-3 with Gen Johnson at 198-545. George Walker led Ball and Chain with 234 and 583. Hubbarn fell to Spudnuts 3-1. Vince's split with Bellaire Sales.
Mrs. J. Gardner captured a two stroke victory in Class A play of a Sarasota Bay Women's Golf Association low net tournament finishing with a net 80.
The MJC Lancers open the 1963-64 basketball season with an 8 p.m. conference game against Edison Junior College of Fort Myers at the gym. The Lancers recently played in the Lancer Invitational, finishing second to Chipola and posting a 79-72 win over St. Leo in early action.
Oakland owner Charlie Finley condemns a rule abolishing the big catcher’s mitts as unfair to clubs and fans. Yogi Berra Harry Craft and Al Lopez back Finley arguing the change harms players Hoyt Wilhelm Eddie Fisher and reliever Tom Sturdivant and ignores owners and managers’ opinions.
Oscar Robertson drops 48 points on 18 field goals and 12 free throws to lead the Cincinnati Royals past the Boston Celtics 116-108. Jerry Lucas adds 21 points and 21 rebounds, while Jack Twyman contributes key baskets as Boston eyes a rematch in the next game.
The American League voted in favor of Charles Finley s plan to open the World Series on Saturday while rejecting Kansas City owner s weekend night games This step backs Finley s six week campaign and the proposal now goes to a joint AL NL meeting for approval If adopted the Series would start on a Saturday to maximize attendance and viewership
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