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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1962

Page

6

Alou Adds Home Run Punch To Giants Power

Felipe Alou, the Dominican Republic born outfielder, lifts the Giants with a fifth homer in three games and 24 RBIs this spring. He leads a feared 1-2-3 hitting attack alongside Cepeda and Mays as San Francisco beats Cleveland 8-3 in Tucson. Billy O Donnell fires a five hitter, first nine inning stint by a Giants pitcher this spring. Roger Craig and Mac Drabowsky post strong performances in separate games.

Associated Press Felipe Alou San Francisco Matty Dominican Republic Giants Becme Homer Orlando Cepeda Willie Mays Alou Cleveland Tucson RBI Billy O'Dell Indians Roger Craig New York Mets Mac Drabowsky Cincinnati Craig Chicago White Sox Sarasota Drabowsky

Yankees Picked to Win Pennant in Spring Forecast

In Orlando and across the league, the Yankees are forecast as the pennant favorite with strong pitching, depth, and a top lineup. Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, and Minnesota are seen vying for the first division, while other clubs show modest gains. The piece highlights star players, injuries, and managerial moves shaping the early season outlook.

New York Yankees Yankees Ralph Houk Detroit Tigers al Kaline Rocky Colavito Norm Cash Frank Lary Jim Bunning Don Messi Steve Boros Jake Wood Chicago White Sox Herb Score Joel Horban Gary Peters Cleveland Indians Dick Donovan Pedro Ramos Sam McDowell Mel McGaha Baltimore Orioles Jack Fisher Milt Pappas Steve Barber John B Powell Jim Gentile Brooks Robinson Orioles

Umpires Discuss New Baseball Rules Changes

New York AP reports umpires are holding several informal talks during the exhibition season on December passed rules. Key changes cover catcher interference and obstruction plays. Managers may decline the interference penalty and accept the play if it benefits runs. Obstruction on run downs now advances the runner to the next base.

NEW York Larry Napp Augi Donatelli

Palmer Sees Nicklaus As Tough Masters Threat

Arnold Palmer faces Augusta greens and Jack Nicklaus as his main Masters rivals. Palmer, favored at 8-1, worries about read of Bermuda greens changed for smoother putting. He notes Nicklaus’s practice form and expects a tough challenge from Hogan Sanders and Casper as contenders.

Augusta Arnold Palmer Augusta National Jackie Nicklaus Latrobe Palmer Nicklaus Ben Hogan Doug Sanders Bill Casper Jr

Eddie Arcaro Retires From Racing After 30 Brilliant Years

New York AP Eddie Arcaro announces retirement ending a 30 year career as a top jockey. He cites age boredom and a business opportunity as reasons while noting Jaipur's Derby omission might have kept him riding another year. Arcaro rode numerous great horses and earned $1.6 million in 1961 with a 10 percent share.

New York Eddie Arcaro Jaipur Arcaro Widener George D. Widener Jockey Club Belmont Park Rid American Totalisator Co

Spring sports spark at Biddeford field and area courses

The column covers opening plans for schoolboy baseball in two weeks with Thornton vs Biddeford at Waterhouse field, golf course openings at Old Orchard Beach Willowdale Arundel and a new pro at Biddeford-Saco. It notes Eddie Bush returning to Kernwood, Patriots Day golf at Brunswick, and Thorn ton academy gym plans. Also mentions fishing soon, skeet in April at Saco area, and wrestling memories of Biddeford stars Paul Amnott and Ce ment ONeill.

Thornton Biddeford Waterhouse Field Deering Art Dickson Biddeford - Sace Harvey Lamontagne Jr Tony Manero Alex Chisholm Brunswick Maine Norway Country Club New England Eddie Bush Norway Oak Park Ill Florida Kernwood Country Club Salem Mass Thornton Academy Twin City St. Louis High St. Joseph Parish Hall Green Street BHS Biddeford Junior High Eagles Paul Frenchy Amnette Frenchy Marvin Westenberg Tacoma Wash Westenberg the Shadow Amnott Lester Cement) O'Neil Deering High Grid George Macricostas Jackie Nichols Richmond Tom Casey Ireland Boston Casey Steve Crusher) Casey

Rockingham To Feature Top Class B Pacers

Salem NH The Providence Pace mid week feature at Rockingham tonight draws a top B pace field for a 2500 purse under Lou Smith. Tom Meelinis from Rumford has Election Day rail, with Moyna Hanover and Volo's Connie among rivals. Jovelette and Cockeyette Rebel also in the eight horse lineup. George Sziklai drives Camiroun tonight, fresh from Westbury wins and plans other drives.

Salem N. H Providence Hockingham Delaware Maine Fred Colbath Bangor Moyna Hanover Rock Ralph Spencer Charlie DeMore Fireman Sage Widower Conewago Adios Harry Paul Battis Volo Connie Herb Scott Jovelette Alden Young Cockeyette Rebel Camiroun Roosevelt George Sziklai George Westbury N.Y Earl Beede Stanley Dancer

Greek Team Set For Tourney Play

The Biddeford Saco area will be represented in the seventh annual Harry Agganis Memorial basketball tournament at Lynn Massachusetts this weekend. St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church players Dennis Kostis Sanford Louis Ladakakos Old Orchard Beach Jim Pouravelis Saco John Ladakakos Old Orchard Beach Tony Tsomides Saco Dick Paras Biddeford and coach Jim Vanites Biddeford comprise the local squad. They open play Saturday at 1 p m against Boston Cathedral or Bridgeport Conn.

Biddeford-Saco Harry Agganis Lynn Mass St. Demetrios

Ring Magazine Drops Moore As Champion

Ring Magazine withdrew recognition of Archie Moore as light heavyweight champion and moved him to sixth among heavyweights. The title was declared vacant with Harold Johnson of Philadelphia named No 1 contender after most major boxing bodies stripped Moore for not defending the title in time. Emile Griffith regained the welterweight title by stopping Benny Paret in their tragic championship fight.

New York Ring Magazine Archie Moore Gladiator Ring Harold Johnson NBA Philadelphia Boxing Moore California Commission National Boxing Association New York Athletic Commission Emile Griffith Benny Kid) Paret

Williams Stops Terrell in 1972 Bout in Chicago

Houston boxer Cleveland Williams, weighing 215 pounds, halted Ernest Terrell in a 1972 Chicago bout. Williams delivered a decisive finish to claim victory.

Houston, Tex Cleveland Williams Ernest Terrell Chicago

Hockey semifinals result and schedule update

New York defeated Toronto 4 2 to level the series at 2 2 while Chicago beat Montreal 5 3 as the best of seven semifinals moved forward. Thursday features New York at Toronto and Chicago at Montreal.

Associated Press New York Toronto Chicago Montreal

Ring's Fighter of the Month Named in March Sports

On March 24, the page notes Ring was named fighter of the month in the sports section.

Ring

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