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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
5
The Daily Mail reports Maryland quarterback Dick Shiner is sidelined by an injury. Team officials expect him to miss upcoming practice as the football program navigates the setback.
Associated Press reports ailing Maryland quarterback Dick Shiner may miss Saturday’s ACC clash after injuring his hip against Duke. Coach Nugent indicated Shiner’s health is uncertain, with backup guards and rotations implied as Wake Forest and North Carolina games loom.
Los Angeles Dodgers poised to acquire pitching talent after a standout 2.09 ERA lead in the National League. Manager remarks hint at adding a hard throwing righty and a left-handed reliever as trading talk intensifies with New York and Boston vying for key arms. The piece notes the World Series win by the Yankees and Cardinals, framing Dodgers’ moves in the context of rival ambitions.
ED MEIER notes the New York Yankees’ four game World Series sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers but says the Yankees remain admired. The piece includes reactions from managers and editors praising Dodgers pitching by Koufax, Drysdale, and Perry and predicting a rebound next season. Players and media offer mixed views on the Yankees’ decline and potential trades.
Race results from Hagerstown feature multiple events with details on times, riders, and earnings. Notable listings include first through fourth races with times ranging from 1:92 to 4:20 and purses up to 1,400 dollars, naming participants such as Captain Larry and Gynsy Colonel Pam’s Aloe.
Teaneck New Jersey reports Gene Fullmer continues to weigh career options after a tough stretch. The boxer struggles with his next move as he confronts lingering doubts about staying in the ring and pursuing future bouts.
George Reeder the Flying Farmer from Monroeville Ohio led the Star Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Race at Winchester Speedway Chester Virginia Sunday turning a 27.49 time trial and delivering one of the longest jumps seen at the track He also set a 27.92 track record Hanne Bell of Mansfield Ohio followed Reeder closely with rivals and winners listed for heavyweight and middleweight divisions along with riders from Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Amid a cloud of errors and excitement, selections for the 1963 Major League All-Star team are discussed with key players like Koufax and Mays highlighted. Dodgers and Yankees figures are noted, while coaching decisions by Walter Alston and team officials loom as winter meetings approach.
North Carolina football aims at Maryland with I formation, while in a Saturday meet, Sehnetsly won the two mile event and Schulz edged Slan Metz, as Hoes led St. James finishers. The Tar Heels escaped Wake Forest unhurt, with notable performances by Reeve and Windsor, and the visitors posted a 21 0 victory with six Tar Heels scoring.
Duke coach Til Murray lauded his squad after a scrimmage against Maryland claiming Duke showed the best football of the year with high energy and effort. He said the team could be a National League contender if they sustain that level and execution in upcoming games.
The Thurmont Purse headline race leads a nine event program at the local Fairgrounds with Belair Reid riding a 5.20 winner in the seventh as Ten In Wood stars in the second. Tom Jonray claimed two wins and a $307,081 daily handle set a weekday mark while jockeys Gambardella Kratz Espinosa dominated the midcard. The feature race saw Orsi Gedden benched after a close finish with Sky Light taking second by a half length.
The Buffalo Bills lead the American Football League in total offense with steady ground and air gains. Houston tops passing while Boston shows rushing strength but Buffalo overall averages 1,274 rushing yards per game and 207.0 passing yards per game, placing them high in the league stats.
Boston and Montreal clash as the 1963 64 NHL season opens. The opening game highlights a revamped Boston defense and ambitious plans for the campaign.
Boston Jayvees deliver a decisive shutout as defense backs Dickie Moore and Kalie Ed Johnston anchor a new-look unit. Toronto, Chicago and Shippensburg also feature in regional play with notes on Spessard and Bak scoring for the Hub.
A large crowd watched Joe Gerdelmann's Bounty Huntew, a Dodge-powered dragster driven by Evie Foeder, post top elapsed time of 72 seconds at 168 mph. Tom Smith defeated Key Peer in a special Super Hockey match race while Smith’s Phyé Noulli ran 12.38 at 112.92 mph. Other winners included Gunther Bros in Eliminator, Too in Middle Eliminator, R. W.7 in Junior Eliminator, Sam Markel y in Little Eliminator, and Gene Calhoun in Top Eliminator.
The Williamsport soccer club will practice on the high school field this evening at 30. All players should be present. A business meeting will be held at the American Legion home immediately after the workout.
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