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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
6
Opening day features four new managers and a surge of trades as teams unveil a 63 season. Kennedy throws the first ball in Washington while 45 000 fans expect the usual pageantry and a crowded pennant race across the American and National Leagues.
Jack Nicklaus of Columbus Ohio wins the 27th Masters by one stroke over Tony Lema finishing with 286. Palmer and Gary Player tied for fifth and ninth place respectively as Snead, Boros and others falter late. Nicklaus earns 20000 dollars and leads the PGA money list with 36715.
Boston officials touted a stronger lineup with right-handed power led by Dick Stuart and Roman Melas as the Red Sox closed spring with a 3-2 win over Chicago. Meijas led spring with a .421 average and 32 hits, as Boston eyed a higher 1963 win total.
Bart Starr of Green Bay was crowned NFL passing champion, sharing top honors with teammate Jim Taylor who led the league in rushing. Starr led in completion percentage at 62.5 and had 3.2 intercepts, while Y A Tittle led in touchdown passes with 33 set as a league record. Milt Plum faded to 11th, Jimmy Brown dethroned by Taylor.
Saturday results show Chicago A 6 Cincinnati 1 Milwaukee 3 New York A 1 New York N 7 Baltimore 2 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1 Washington 9 Pittsburgh 7 Loreles A 4 Los Angeles vs Chicago N 8 Boston 5 Kansas City 3-5 Houston 1-3 San Francisco vs Cleveland at Sacramento canceled rain Detroit vs Minnesota Charlotte canceled rain. Sunday results include Chicago A 2 Cincinnati 1 Milwaukee 8 New York A 3 Baltimore 3 New York N Lt St Louis 7 Philadelphia 6 Washington 5 Pittsburgh 1 Los Angeles A 3 Los Angeles N 0 Boston 3 Chicago N 2 Houston 3 Kansas City 1 San Francisco 5 Cleveland 2 Detroit 4 Minnesota 3
American League game in Washington features Barber and 47 000 attendance. National League matchups include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with 30 000. Tuesday slate lists New York at Kansas City 33 000 and Chicago at Detroit 50 000. Additional games show Los Angeles at Chicago 20 000 and San Francisco at Houston 25 000 with Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 28 000 and New York at Philadelphia 25 000.
In Augusta, Joe DeNucci edged Joey Giambra 10 rounds earning a split decision to avenge a close earlier setback. Giambra vows a return bout and cites late replacement for Joey Archer as a factor while DeNucci calls it a smart, sharp fight.
Light welterweight champion Carlos Ortiz overwhelmed Cuban challenger Doug Vaillant in 49 seconds of the 13th round before 18,000 fans in San Juan. Ortiz hinted the next defense would not be against Kenny Lane, despite Lane’s protest of being ducked, as Ortiz remains focused on top challengers and price.
In Kansas City Jerry Harkness of Loyola Chicago paced the West in an 82-79 Shrine game win as a late substitute. He earned MVP after scoring 14 and assisting on several baskets while Tony Cervenik boosted rebounds and Art Heyman added 14 for Duke.
The Celtics beat Cincinnati 125 to 120 as St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 124 to 114. Los Angeles leads 3-2, while Cincinnati ties series at 3-3 with a 109 to 99 win over Boston. No games scheduled Tuesday. next move Los Angeles at St Louis.
Never Bend and Candy Spots remain top Derby choices as a sizable field could enter the May 4 Churchill Downs race. Never Bend trains at Keeneland and may run in the Forerunner Purse April 19 or Stepping Stone Purse April 26. Candy Spots heads from Miami to Louisville with plans for the Stepping Stone Purse April 26 if Never Bend enters. Detroit 7, Chicago 4 in semifinal series.
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