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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

Page

6

Colonels Hit Busy Prep Football Day Facing Warren bout

Col. team eyes comeback after a tough loss to George Mason as James Wood and Charles Town clash at Legion Field. Halfback Butch Unger is doubtful with a sprained ankle. Randy Wingfield also uncertain while Tommy Kipps returns after a two week layoff.

Pat Joyce Star James Wood Charles Town Johnson-Williams Colonels Butch Unger Unger Jim Casey Randy Wingfield Tommy Kipps

Handley Faces George Mason in Saturday Football Showdown

Four correct calls put Pat's Peerless Prognostications at 16-8 as Handley’s defense aims to contain Ted McNab. The weekend card highlights James Wood at Clarke County and a Warren-Clarke clash, with Clarke led by All-State fullback Longerbeam and Donnie Vaught directing Warren’s aerial game.

Peerless James Wood George Mason Handley Ted McNab Crystal Balls Wayne Whitham Tom Mercer Warren-Clarke Berryville Eagles Warren Donnie Vaught Clarke County Dickie Longerbeam

Downing Keeps Dodgers Leaning On Low Pitches In Series Opener

New York Yan kee left-hander Alphonso Downing, 22, faced the Dodgers in the World Series opener. He said the Dodgers thwart high pitches by Whitey Ford and vowed to keep the ball down. Downing recalled his 1961 World Series presence and emphasized learning from the outing as Los Angeles leads 1-0 behind Koufax.

NEW York Los Angeles Dodgers Alphonso Erwin Downing New York Yankee Dodgers Whitey Downing Trenton N.J Richmond Associated Press Los Angeles Whitey Ford New York Yankees Yankees al Downing Johnny Podres

Celtics Coach Faces Record Fine for On Court Dispute

Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach was fined a league record five hundred dollars after a confrontation with referee Mendy Rudolph during an exhibition game with the New York Knicks in Oceanside New York. The Celtics won 95 92. Auerbach disputed a ruling over a missed shot and time out.

East Orange National Basketball Association Red Auerbach Baton Celtics Walter Kennedy NBA Mendy Rudolph Boston New York Knickerbockers Oceanside N.Y Celtics Auerbach Rudolph Manny Sokolofsky

Palmer to Play Whitemarsh Open Despite Shoulder Pain

Arnold Palmer will compete in the Whitemarsh Open in Philadelphia despite a sore right shoulder. The $125,000 event at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club tests accuracy with narrow fairways and 120 traps as top money leaders vie for the first prize and Ryder Cup buildup.

Palmer Philadelphia Arnold Palmer Latrobe Arnie Jack Nicklaus Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Nicklaus Japan Julius Boros Bob Charles Tony Lema Gary Player Don Finsterwald Bruce Crampton Bobby Nichols Bill Casper Atlanta

Kansas Coach Criticizes New Substitution Rule

Kansas coach Jack Mitchell called the new college football substitution rule ridiculous and in need of midseason change. He said it confuses coaches players and fans and wastes time as he focuses on substitutions during games. The rule bans more than two substitutions before a fourth down or before the ball changes hands while allowing unlimited substitutions at other times.

Lawrence Kan Jack Mitchell Kansas

Liston Says Racial Queries Caused Him To Return Home

Heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston described the pressure of questions about racial disturbances as the reason for his sudden return from an international tour. He said the race problem and Alabama bombing questions gave him a headache and prompted him to go home to his daughter’s supposed illness, which he later clarified. Liston planned to discuss resuming an abbreviated tour with adviser Jack Nilon.

Liston Denver Sonny Liston London Eleanor America Jack Nilon Philadelphia Finland Norway Sweden

World Series Game One Narrowly Won by Dodgers

Los Angeles defeats New York 5 to 2 as Koufax improves to 1-0 and Roseboro drives in three runs. Tresh and Roseboro homer for the visitors, while Ford yields the loss. Net receipts reach $490 259.11 with shares split among leagues and clubs.

W. L. Pet Los Angeles New York Koufax Roseboro Ford Williams Hamilton E. Howard W—Koufax L—Ford Tresh

Won drug saves Koufax finger and Dodgers from oblivion

Dodgers physicians said a rare arterial clot in Sandy Koufax’s left forefinger nearly led to amputation last year. A new drug and injections dissolved the clot, restoring blood flow and helping his pitching to win the 1963 World Series opener.

New York Dodger Sandy Koufax Sandy Dodgers Koufax Yankees Robert Kerlan Robert Woods Travis Winsor Los Angeles Kerlan

Koufax Sets KO Mark In Dodgers 5 2 Win Over Yankees

Sandy Koufax dominated in a 5 2 Dodgers victory over the Yankees in Game 1. He struck out 15, a new World Series record, as he limited New York to six hits despite a late homer by Tom Tresh. John Roseboro and Frank Howard delivered key hits while Yankee starter Whitey Ford lasted five innings.

Koufax Yanks Sandy Koufax Yankees Tom Tresh Tony Kubek Yankee Ralph Houk Elston Howard Mort Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Carl] Erskine Dodgers Cards Browns Ford John Rosesoro Frank Howard

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