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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
6
Bob Friend pitched a four hitter to lead the Pirates past Minnesota 3-0 in an Orlando exhibition clinching the opening day assignment just hours after Vern Law learned he would be sent to minor league camp. Law struggled with a shoulder ailment and arm work. Maris rejoined the Yankees with a homer and a diving catch that may sideline him.
Roberts pitched nine innings of six-hit ball as the Orioles blanked the Dodgers while Brooks Robinson fueled an 11-hit attack with a two-run homer. Cubs topple Red Sox with consecutive Santo and Banks homers. Giants win on Tom Haller two-run shot and Marichal’s two-hit gem. Angels topple Colts behind Don Lee and Julio Navarro four-hitter. Senators beat Braves on Jim King 10th inning triple. Phillies rally with Tony Taylor triple and wild pitch to top Cardinals. Reds whip A’s with three-hit days from Don Basingame and Gordie Coleman.
The Owen-Davis post American Legion presents a showing of Pro Footballs Longest Day, a documentary of the December NFL final between the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants. The film airs at 8 30 tonight at the Legion home on Beach Street in Saco.
Boston AP Cronin says spring hitting misleads. cites Gehrig Foxx York and Stuart as examples of poor spring at bat. Free swingers struggle on practice fields but improve in big league parks when facing pro pitchers.
Four investigations into football rigging were triggered by the Saturday Evening Post report alleging Wally Butts shared Georgia secrets with Paul Bryant. Gov Sanders to release findings. probes involve Georgia Alabama SEC and a U S Senate committee.
Byron Nelson, 50, after 20 years of partial retirement, hints at a golf comeback as The Masters opens. The former great from Roanoke Texas has intensified practice at Augusta National, posting rounds of 76, 73, then 70, and says he wants to see how his game measures up against today’s pros.
Bo Belinsky of the Los Angeles Angels says he plans to marry actress Mamie Van Doren but has not bought a ring yet. Van Doren confirms engagement occurred last Sunday night in Palm Springs and expects a public announcement upon Bo’s return with the team.
In a humorous AFL publicists meeting a sports magazine rep says the league must polish its image by addressing flapping shirt tails and droopy socks. The dialogue features the chairman and several publicists debating fixes like starch, suspenders, spats, and neck collars ending with a rushed punt to the ballpark Giants game.
In Portland last night Falmouth beat Angers Market 1545 to 1480 in a three game Pony league duel. Tremblay 308 Paul 315 led Angers Market while Clark 339 Leonard 325 led Falmouth with top scores guiding the win.
NHL semifinals see Maple Leafs favored to sweep the Canadiens after a 3-0 lead as Detroit aims to even its series with Chicago. Toronto relies on a recovering Frank Mahovlich while Chicago may miss Bobby Hull and Vic Stasiuk due to injuries.
Lakeland Florida AP Roger Maris pulled a hamstring in left leg while making a diving catch in a 3 2 exhibition win over Detroit. Out for remainder of exhibition season and likely the opener with Lopez and Blanchard to cover in left field.
Results list from Monday shows New York A beating Detroit and Chicago N routing Los Angeles N. Final scores include Philadelphia over St Louis and Baltimore over Los Angeles A. Upcoming games feature Cincinnati Chicago A and Milwaukee Minnesota among others with several cross city matchups.
Boston defense is crucial before game four in Xavier Field House as Boston trails Cincinnati 2-1 in the Eastern Division series. Bill Russell warns players to pressure the Royals shooters and limit gaps after Cincinnati reserves outscored Boston 48-16 in a 121-116 win.
Biddeford High School baseball coach Randy Walker drills the team indoors awaiting dry fields before the Patriot's Day opener vs Cheverus at Waterhouse Field. Key players include pitcher Bob Bourque, righty Ken, freshman Chuck Clifford, and veteran shortstop Paul Twomey. Walker notes limited returnees with six lettermen, counting on Twomey to hit .300+.
Gene Conley pitched two innings in his spring training debut for Boston as Chicago Cubs beat the Red Sox 13 to 3 in San Bernardino. Conley allowed five hits and four runs while Cubs hitters pinned him with two-run and solo blasts. Bob Tillman hit a two run homer for Boston, while Ernie Banks and Ron Santo homered for the Cubs.
Miss Anne Hector and Mrs Clarence Kennedy co chairmen announce a bowling party for the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division One at Pas Time Lanes on April 18 at 745 p m Lanes reserved and members may contact chairmen before April 11 Those not bowling may attend
The Knights of Columbus schedule their annual handicap bowling rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Wednesday at 8:30 PM. More than 30 bowlers expected, with five string routes and an extra prize for anyone who beats Nick Gillis, the former state champ. Final averages and handicaps listed include N Gillis 114 with 20, J Forcier 113 with 25, and many others, as lanes urge competitors to beat the field.
Toronto leads the best of seven series three games to none against Montreal. Chicago holds a two one advantage over Detroit in their semifinal matchup with no games scheduled.
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