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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1963

Page

6

Nail Clip Helps O'Toole In Reds Exhibition Win

Cincinnati lefty Jim O'Toole stretched scoreless innings to 22, blanking the White Sox on eight singles in a 7-0 spring start in Tampa aided by a nail clipper. Vada Pinson homered and rapped a two run triple as the Reds hit 14 hits. Other exhibitions across Florida and California noted.

Jim O'Toole Cincinnati Toole Chicago White Sox Reds Tampa O'Toole Pinson Bob Purkey Vada Pinson Joel Horlen Mike Joyce Early Wynn White Sox Wynn Florida Kansas City Detroit Bradenton New York Yankees Philadelphia Clearwater Milwaukee Minnesota Orlando Baltimore Washington New York Jets St. Louis St. Petersburg

Baseball Roundup Hits and Home Runs Across Leagues

Orioles slugged past the Senators with Luis Aparicio’s grand slam and Dick Brown’s solo shot. Mets rallied for five in the eighth to beat the Cardinals. Willie Mays and Felipe Alou homered to power the Giants past the Indians. The Red Sox toppled the Cubs behind a five hit effort from pitchers and Ernie Fazio two run shot. Braves stretched lead in a first inning surge.

Braves Jon Lee Maye Joe Torre Luis Aparicio Dick Brown Orioles Senators Ron Hunt Mets Willie Mays Felipe Alou Giants Indians Mays Colts Bob Turley Ernie Fazio The Angels Ike Delock Arnold Earley Dick Radatz Red Sox Cubs

Palmer Favored In Masters as 27th Open Looms

Arnold Palmer, called the people’s choice, leads a poll of 14 past Masters champions as the favorite to win the 27th edition at Augusta National. Palmer drew 10 first place votes with Nicklaus the sole dissenting pick from Palmer, while Tony Lema Littler and Don were among alternates. Gary Player received no first place votes but earned several seconds and thirds.

Augusta Arnold Palmer Augusta National Course Pennsylvanian Palmer Jack Nicklaus Big Jack Tony Lema Gene Littler Don Jerry Barber Gary Player Nicklaus

Ladies Bowling Rolloff Slated At 20th Century

The Saco-Lowell Ladies league will hold its first annual handicapped bowling rolloff at the 20th Century lanes Thursday at 8 30 pm. Twenty bowlers expected with a three string format and a trophy for the winner. Final season averages and handicaps listed for 20 competitors.

Saco-Lowell Ladies League C. Larochelle C. Lambert A. Emerson J. Mondor H. Brown &G A. Spear M. Jackson R. Boyajian D. Tremblay M. Berry F. Currier Y. Warren Y. LeBlond M. Neault H. Kaler G. Maurice T. Krasko B. Turcotte K. Mathews R. Valliere N. Stilphen

Exhibition Baseball Scores From Tuesday

The Associated Press reports Tuesday results with Cincinnati topping Chicago A 7 0 and Boston defeating Chicago N 2 1. Houston beat Los Angeles A 9 6 while San Francisco won 6 0 over Cleveland. New York N edged St. Louis 7 6 and Baltimore routed Washington 9 2. New York A won 6 4 over Philadelphia and Los Angeles N beat Los Angeles A 4 0.

San Francisco Cleveland Bakersfield Houston Los Angeles Angels San Jose Boston Chicago Cubs San Bernardino Los Angeles Dodgers University of New Mexico Ted Bowsfield Ed Rakow Tigers Haywood Sullivan Ack Reed Joe Pepitone Yankees Phillies Warren Spahn Twins Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Kansas City Detroit New York St. Louis Milwaukee Minnesota Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh de Angeles

Retirement Hasn't Changed Ted Williams Makeup Says Williams

Scottsdale Arizona AP profile of Ted Williams at age 44, still outspoken and curious about baseball. He discusses his Boston Red Sox days, praises Mantle and Mays, and says he remains confident he can still hit though running would be risky. Williams reflects on his retirement and current role as Red Sox batting instructor.

Scottsdale, Ariz Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Williams Mickey Mantle Willie Mays Mantle Mays Red Sox

Argentine Boxer Lavorante Regains Limited Ability after Coma

Alejan dro Lavorante, in a coma since September 21, 1962 after a boxing knockout, can now open his eyes eat unassisted and walk short distances. Dr. J Dewitt Fox says he will never be a whole man again though may partly care for himself. The California Boxers and Wres tlers Fund funded his medical costs but may be unable to continue aid. the fund is limited and has already consumed about 40 percent of its resources.

Los Angeles Alejandro Lavorante J. Dewitt Fox California Lavorante Lou Winston

Area Residents Earn Sports Letters at Gorham Dinner

Area residents received letters at Gorham State Teachers College annual athletic dinner in Gorham. Ken Bissell earned a baseball letter while Roland Farley Ed Leblanc and Don Provost won basketball awards. Farley was a varsity player Leblanc a manager Provost a JV squad member.

Biddeford Ken Bissell Roland ‘Farley Don Provost Saco Ed Leblanc

Patriots Will Open AFL Season At Alumni Field

The Boston Patriots announce a 1963 AFL opener at Boston College Alumni Field on Sept. 8 with no opponent set yet the full AFL schedule was pending. The team will use Fenway Park for six other home games due to the difficulty of erecting temporary stands at Fenway during baseball season.

Newton Mass Boston Patriots Boston College Alumni Field Patriots Fenway Park Boston Red Sox Fenway Red Sox

Senators Buy Minnie Minoso From St. Louis

Minnie Minoso, a veteran Cuban outfielder with a .303 lifetime batting average, has been purchased by the Washington Senators from St. Louis for about 25000 dollars. He joins an outfield led by Jim Piersall as the team seeks a stronger lineup.

ST. Petersburg Fila Minnie Minoso Washington Senators St. Louis Jimmy Piersall Minoso Old Guard Duke Snider Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Pittsburgh Howie Goss Houston Manny Mota Colts San Francisco Pirates

Canadiens And Red Wings Win Hockey Games

Montreal defeated Toronto 3 1 to stay in the Stanley Cup semifinals as Toe Blake warned a clincher. Detroit beat Chicago 4 1 to even the series at 2 2 with two Gilles Tremblay goals noted.

Associated Press Montreal Canadiens National Hockey Sea Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Toe Blake Montreal Detroit Chicago Black Hawks Ron Stewart Henri ‘Richard Gilles Tremblay Carl Brewer Alex Faulkner Gordie Howe Chicago Red Wings Bobby Hull Jack Hawks Wings

Royals Meet Celtics In Neutral Site Do-or-Die Clash

In Cincinnati at Xavier University Fieldhouse the Royals face the Boston Celtics in a pivotal playoff game on neutral ground. A Royals win would give them a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series as the Celtics push to avoid elimination and force a title shot elsewhere.

Cincinnati Cincinati Royals Boston Celtics Royals National Basketball Association Celtics Charley Wolf Wayne Embry Xavier University Cincinnati Gardens Gardens Xavier

Feature Races Up For Grabs At Rockingham

Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire hosts a Spring light harness meet with varied winners across six thousand dollar opens and trotting events. The season shows favorites winning often yet several features remain open as the next five weeks may crown a new Rock trotting or pacing champion.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park Ralph Spencer Scotch Abbe Yonkers Rockingham al Winger Santa Pace

Lakers Rally to Top St Louis in Western Playoffs

In Los Angeles the rejuvenated Lakers hold a 2 0 lead over the St Louis Hawks after a 99 98 victory at the Sports Arena. Jerry West produced the clincher stealing a pass and scoring as Cliff Hagan poured 34 for the Hawks. The series resumes in St Louis Thursday.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Lakers St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Jerry West Hawks Cliff Hagan Laker St. Louis

Grammar School League Organizing Meeting Tonight

Coaches of seven grammar school baseball clubs will gather at C. K. Burns school in Saco at 7 tonight to set playing rules and arrange the season schedule.

C. K. Burns Saco

Georgia Probe Finds Butts Passed Game Info to Bryant

Attorney General Eugene Cook concludes Wallace Butts shared football information with Alabama coach Paul Bryant before a 35 0 Georgia win. He notes the act was unethical and could have affected the outcome. The state will file the report with the governor and SEC, with no further action.

Atlanta Eugene Cook Wallace Butts University of Georgia Paul Bryant University of Alabama Cook Carl F. Sanders Attor Ineys Butts Bryant Georgia NCAA Robert F. Ray National Collegiate Athletic Association Alabama U.S. Senate Wally Butts Sanders Saturday Evening Post The Post George P. Burnett Burnett

Red Sox Close Spring Training With Dodgers Test

In Scottsdale the Red Sox wrap up camp before Friday break to California. Ike Delock Farley and Dick Radatz steer a 5 inning workday, Mejias drives in the first run, Santo homers off Radatz as Chicago edges Boston 4-2.Measias and Geiger pace the batting, Malzone and Bressoud supply power, while the infield hits 289 team-wide.

Scottsdale, Ariz Boston Red Sox Cam California Los Angeles Dodgers Red Sox Chicago Roman Mejias Boston Dick Stuart Ron Santo Radatz Ith Roman Mesias Oessper Ed Mesias Houston Geiger Rbi Malzone Bressoud Chuck Schilling Frank Malzone

Little Lassies League 20th Century Lanes Week Eleven Class A

The report notes the ongoing Little Lassies League season at 20th Century Lanes with standings and results from the eleventh week. Details on teams and scores are summarized from the readable page.

Little Lassies League 20Th Century

Montreal 3 Toronto 1 in semifinal hockey clash

Montreal defeats Toronto 3 to 1 as Detroit beats Chicago 4 to 1 in a separate playoff game. Toronto leads best of seven 3-1 while the Detroit Chicago series sits at 2-2. Industrial League standings show Rainbow Tavern atop the Week 24 table with Lumberjacks and National Colts posting notable totals and records at 20th Century Lanes.

Associated Press Montreal Toronto Detroit Chicago Industrial League Rainbow Tavern Lumberjacks D. Raybine B. Elliot

Old Orchard Beach Gulls Schedule Expanded For Next Fall

The Old Orchard Beach Sea gulls move to Class B and add eight foes for next season with an open date September 14. Coach Joe Regina’s squad aims to rebound after a six year first losing season, facing Westbrook Brunswick Farmington Gould Academy Train Academy Oxford Hills Morse Kennebunk as listed on the announced schedule.

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls Gulls Joe Regina Westbrook Brunswick Farmington Gould Academy Train Academy Oxford Hills Morse Kennebunk

Wynn Released From Roster By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox released veteran pitcher Early Wynn at age 43 to make room for younger players. Wynn, seeking a return to the roster, drew interest from the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs as he auditioned for a possible 300th major league win.

Tampa Fla Chicago White Sox Wynn St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs White Sox Sox Sront Gus Ed Short Cincinnati Old Gus Reds

Cooper Named Fighter Of Month For KO Win

England’s Henry Cooper, the British Empire heavyweight champion, was chosen as Fighter of the Month after his fifteenth round knockout of Dick Richardson in a title defense. He is ranked ninth among world contenders and will meet Sweden’s Ingemar Johansson in a 15 round European title bout in Stockholm on April 22. Johansson fell to No. 5 in rankings due to inactivity.

New York England Henry Cooper Ring Magazine Today Dick Richardson Cooper Sweden Ingemar Johansson Johansson Stockholm Inge

Fights Last Night Across Cities

Houston challenger Williams 213 from Houston halted Young Jack Johnson 233 of New York. New York bout saw Ricky Ortiz 14214 from Puerto Rico outpoint Pete Toro 147 of New York over 8 rounds. Bakersfield card ended in a draw between Zora Folley 203%4 from Phoenix and Dean Bogany 18534 from Fresno over 5 rounds.

Associated Press Houston Cleveland Williams Jack Johnson New York Ricky Ortiz Puerto Rico Pete Toro Bakersfield Calif Zora Folley Phoenix Ariz Dean Bogany Fresno Drew

Pro Basketball Western Final Leads 2-0 As Lakers Top Spirits

Los Angeles beat St. Louis 101 to 99 to go 2-0 in the Western Final. Boston leads Cincinnati 2-1 in the Eastern final after tonight's results. Thursday schedules show Los Angeles at St. Louis.

Associated Press Los Angeles St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Cincinkey

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Jim O’toole U. & Coast Guard Mervyn Leroy Monucmon Warner Bros City Theatre the Pulitzer Gregory Peck Pakula Mulligan Brentwood Productions Universal Journal Brian Sternberg University of Washington Sternberg Lakers Executive Department Bernie Moore Southeastern Conference Apso Take New York Giants Groucho Marx Rosey Grier Dick Lynch Jim Katcavage Tom Scott Joe Walton Charlie Janerette Dick Pesonen Philadelphia Eagles Seton Hall University New Jersey Grier Rosey Eagles Tim Brown Frank Budd Dick Lucas VM. Roy D. Souliere Little Lassies Sparrows Blue Jays Bluebirds Cardinals Canaries Murphy E. Porter Old Orchard Cambridge Thames Putney Oxford
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