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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1963

Page

6

Royals Rally Past Celtics in Playoffs 121-116

Cincinnati Royals built a 121-116 playoff win at Boston to take a 2-1 series lead. Ten Royals hit double figures led by Oscar Robertson and Jack Twyman. Boston counters with Heinsohn 28 and Cousy 26 as bench outscored 48-16. The series resumes in Cincinnati at Xavier University due to a circus. both teams held workouts there.

Boston Cincinnati Charley Wolf Aear Yals National Basketball Association Tom Heinsohn Bob Cousy Celtic Auerbach Dave Piontek Hub Reed Cousy Xavier University Royals Xavier Adrian Smith Reed Tom Hawkins Oscar Robertson Jack Twyman Wolf Piontek Robertson

Conley Straddles Baseball and Basketball as Iron Man

Scottsdale Arizona AP profile of 32 year old 6 foot 8 inch 225 pound athlete Conley who plays for the Boston Red Sox in summer and the New York Knickerbockers in winter. He aims to continue a six season dual sport career despite the toll and a one week between seasons. He jokes about possibly suffering a heart attack on a fast break or triple and emphasizes his dislike of taking the uniform off.

Scottsdale Ariz Gene Ey Hemade Conley Dave DeBusschere White Sox Dick Groat Ace Parker Cliff Aberson Sammy Baugh Foxboro Mass

Don Couture Wins Allied Handicap Rolloff at Pastime Lanes

The Allied Saco Footwear league held its annual handicap roll-off with 27 of 30 bowlers. Don Couture led with 369 pins, earning a trophy and cash. Maurice Neault was second with 349. Bob Munford third at 343. Ray Lanagevin fourth at 336. High single was 124 by Lee Therrieault, who faced a playoff with Don Bouthot. The banquet is set for April 6 at Wonder Bar.

Saco Footwear League Don Couture Maurice ‘Neault Bob Munford Ray Lanagevin Timbers Lee Therrieault Don Bouthot G. St. Louis D. Bouthot S. Doe L. Therrieault L. Kalex L. Remirez G. Toutant N. Rickard

Morehead Seeks Red Sox Opening as Cactus League Plays On

Rookie pitcher Dave Morehead, 19, powerfully built toward a starting role with Boston, pitched six innings of three to one win over the Cubs in San Bernardino. He has a 2 1 record this spring with 25 hits and 16 earned runs allowed in 24 innings and 25 strikeouts.

San Bernadino Calif Dave Morehead Boston Red Sox Orehead San Diego Boston Chicago Cubs Cubs Morehead Red Sox Scottsdale Los Angeles Dodgers Chuck Schilling Russ Nixon New York Yankees Whitey Ford Ford Fort Lauderdale Florida Ralph Houk Joe Pepitone Hector Lopez Chicago White Sox Sarasota Milwaukee Lew Burdette Baltimore Miami San Francisco Giants Mets Jay Hook Kansas City St. Petersburg Fla Jake Wood Detroit Minnesota Orlando Ken McMullen Cincinnati Tampa Tom Washington St. Louis Pompano Beach Philadelphia Pittsburgh Clearwater Burdette Braves

Davey Moore Buried After Fatal Ring Loss in Los Angeles

Springfield mourns as Davey Moore, former featherweight champion from the area, is laid to rest after dying from injuries sustained in a March 21 title fight with Sugar Ramos in Los Angeles. About 1,000 mourners fill Mount Zion Baptist Church with hundreds outside as the boxing community remembers the slain fighter.

Springfield Ohio Davey Moore Moore Sugar Ramos Los Angeles Mount Zion Baptist Church

Palace Guard Wins Hyde Shoe Distance Race

CAMBRIDGE MA AP Mustachioed Mamo Wolde Ethiopian palace guard wins the Hyde Shoe 21 mile handicap in 67 56 elapsed time and 55 56 corrected time setting a record. He passes Jim Tierney near the finish to win by about 150 yards with Bikila sixth and Kelley 10th. Both Ethiopians target Boston Marathon on April 19.

Cambridge Mass Mamo Wolde Wolde Cambridge Streets Jim Tierney BAA J Adolph Gruber Austria New York AC Abebe Bikila Pete McArdle New York Johnny Kelley Groton McArdle Bikila Kelley Tierney

Outdoor Tips for Emergency Readiness and Response

Practical guidance for planning in advance to handle emergencies at sea or on land. Covers man overboard, fire, fog, engine breakdown, leaks, storms, and collisions with concise steps to reduce panic and improve safety.

Miami Tries New System for Short Rounds in Boxing

Miami Beach boxing officials will test two minute rounds to reduce fatalities. Promoter Chris Dundee notes fatigue in the final minute causes most damage. The upcoming DeJohn vs McAteer fight will use two minute rounds and extend from ten to twelve rounds.

Miami Beach Fla Miami Beach Boxing Commission Chris Dundee

Gordie Howe Sparks Detroit to 4-2 Victory Over Chicago

Gordie Howe scored and sparked Detroit as 13 241 fans watched a 4-2 win over the Chicago Black Hawks in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Chicago led 2-1 in the series, with Hull MacNeil and Murphy sidelined by injury.

Detroit Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Toronto Montreal Howe National Hockey League Wings Glenn Hall Hall Rudy Pilous Hawks Bobby Hull al MacNeil Ron Murphy Terry Sawcchuk Hull

Abolish boxing cries amid deaths and poverty debate

In a provocative column Murray Rose argues that boxing’s abolition would not end violence or poverty. He stresses the global slums and hunger, asks readers to consider the roots of crime, and lists famed fighters while defending boxing as a pathway out for many. He notes faults in sport and society alike.

Davey Moore Dempsey Gene Tunney America Mexico Japan Puerto Rico South America Africa Europe Pws

St Demetrios Falls in Lynn Harry Agganis Tourney

St Demetrios led by Jim Pouravelis and Chuck Clifford push to near tie late in the second period but Peabody Salem powers pull away 83 to 59 in Lynn Mass. Pouravelis 17 Clifford 14 lead the team while J Galaris and others add points as Peabody Salem dominate early in the third period.

Jim Pouravelis Chuck Clifford St. Demetrios Harry Agganis Lynn Mass Peabody-Salem St. Val Peabody Pouravelis Clifford F. P. Galaris J. Galaris Pappas Spaneas Kouskalis G Retas Grevels Stavropoulos Petrathelis Tsomides Throumoulos J. Ladakakos Mitchell L. Ladakakos Vanites Greek Warriors Lynn Mass

Saco Legion Post To Show Football Film

The Owen-Davis post of the American Legion will screen Pro Football's Longest Day a color film of the NY Giants vs Green Bay Packers playoff game at the Legion home Beach Street Saco on Tuesday at 8 30 PM Ray Parisien chairs the event Del Shofner narrates Don Lucas assists with the projector The show is open to the public and refreshments followidentify entities and event details from the readable text.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion New York Giants Green Bay Packers Legion Beach Street Saco Ray Parisien del Shofner Giants Don’ Lucas

Exhibition Baseball Results and Standings Overview

Baseball scores from exhibitions show the American League leaders with Los Angeles and Baltimore posting records around seven to ten losses. National League standings list New York and Los Angeles atop, with Milwaukee and Philadelphia trailing. Saturday and Sunday results highlight Detroit, Cincinnati, the Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs in varied outcomes. Upcoming games include Cincinnati versus Kansas City and Baltimore against Los Angeles.

Associated Press Los Angeles Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Kansas Washington Chicabo Francisco Detroit Cincinnati Minnesota New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Kansas City St. Louis Boston Houston San Francisco Milwaukee U. of New Mexico

Vaillant Seeks Healthy Ortiz Bout in Rescheduled Clash

Challenger Doug Vaillant says he wants to face a healthy Carlos Ortiz for the lightweight title. Ortiz, born in Puerto Rico and living in New York, was sidelined by gastroenteritis, causing the postponement of their 15 round bout to next Sunday night.

San Juan P.R Doug Vaillant Carlos Ortiz Vaillant Ortiz New York Miami Joel Brown

Georgia Alabama football spying probe moves forward

Atlanta AP reports state Attorney General Eugene Cook will submit a preliminary progress report today on a probe into charges that Georgia Alabama football game secrecy was leaked. Sanders cited evidence that a week before the game Bryant and Butts shared important Georgia information.

Atlanta Carl E. Sanders Eugene Cook Saturday Evening Post Cook Sanders Post Wally Butts Georgia Paul Bear) Bryant Alabama Butts Bryant Mexico FBI

Belinsky Struggles As Angels Lose To Astros In Palm Springs

Bo Belinsky allowed four runs and eight hits in six innings to take the loss as the Los Angeles Angels fell 9-3 to Houston in Palm Springs. Belinsky faced a fine for tardiness to practice, while Mamie Van Doren and Bill Rigney watched.

Associated Press Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Houston Palm Springs Calif Mamie van Doren Bill Rigney Belinsky Rigney

Barber wins Azalea Open in Wilmington by five strokes

Veteran golfer Jerry Barber, 47, 5-foots-5, 137 pounds, glasses, shot a 67 final round to finish 14 under 274 and win the $20,000 Azalea Open by five strokes. He earned $2,800 plus $100 for tying low final round score, with total tournament winnings of $3,900.

Wilmington N.C Jerry Barber Barber Don Finsterwald Billy Maxwell Bruce Crampton Doug Ford Larry Beck Southern Pines Jack Rule Cedar Rapids Iowa Maxwell

Hockey Results

Hockey results brief shows scores and standings from recent games. Ad text appears with contact phone for placing journal want ads.

Area Fishing Grounds Still Open Water Capped

York county fishermen face a slow start to the 1963 season as open water remains scarce in lakes and ponds. A few spots at White's bridge and the Songo river mouth in Sebago offer limited ice access while brook fishing may begin on the 27th as runoff clears and water levels rise.

York County Isaac Walton White’s Bridge Songo Sebago

Red Sullivan Returns as Ranger Coach for a New Season

New York Rangers rehire Red Sullivan as coach signing a one year contract. Sullivan vows improvement after a half season with the team and says the Rangers should move up next year. He previously coached the Baltimore farm club before taking over the parent club on December 29.

NEW York Red Sullivan New York Rangers Sullivan Rangers National Hockey League Baltimore

Unclear Sixth-Place Finish Record Under Sullivan

In a six team league the team placed fifth and posted an 11-17-8 record under coach Sullivan.

Sullivan

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