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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1962

Page

7

Quitter Jibe Might Settle Boston Bout

Boston AP report on a possible resolution to the Saturday night middleweight title bout between Terry Downes and Paul Pender. The controversy over whether Pender quit in London last July 11 fuels the match while Downes defends his crown and Pender seeks revenge.

Boston Quitter Terry Downes Paul Pender Downes Brookline Pender London Ca Marines Boston Herald Bud Collins

Honolulu boxing results show Rademacher by KO in Columbus

Pete Rademacher defeated Carl Olson in Columbus with a decisive win as Olson suffered a knockout. The bout highlighted Rademacher's speed and power against Olson's defense.

Honolulu Pete Rademacher Columbus Carl Bobo) Olson Onolulu

Celtics and Warriors Face Deciding Game in Boston

Celtics veteran Bob Cousy said odds favor his team ahead of the seventh game in Boston Garden after a 109 99 loss in Philadelphia tied the series at three games apiece. Warriors coach Frank McGuire promised a great effort, citing Wilt Chamberlain if needed.

Philadelphia Bob Cousy Boston Celtics Boston Garden Warriors Tom Meschery Paul Arizin Ece Guy Rodgers Celtics Convention Hall Los Angeles Detroit Cousy Frank McGuire The Celtic Wilt) Chamberlain Boston

Pipers Battle to Force Game Seven in ABL Playoffs

Cleveland AP reports the Pipers cling to life in the American Basketball League championship series as Kansas City Steers push the series to a deciding game seven after a tense playoff game. The two teams jockey for control in a pivotal showdown with the title within reach for the winner.

Cleveland Pipers Kansas City

NBA results and schedule from Tuesday and Thursday

The Associated Press reports NBA final playoffs with Los Angeles beating Detroit 123 to 117 to win the series 4-2 and Philadelphia rallying to defeat Boston 109 to 99 tying the series at 3-3. In the ABL Kansas City routed Cleveland 118 to 82 to take a 2-0 lead as the Steers won the first game 126 to 115. Kansas City hosts Cleveland Thursday.

Associated Press Los Angeles Detroit Philadelphia Boston Kansas City Cleveland Steers

Canucks Hawks Patch Wounded For Playoffs

In Chicago, the Hawks beat the Canadiens 5-3 to pull even at two games each in the Stanley Cup semifinal. The home-ice wins followed Montreal’s earlier victories in Montreal, with Game five set for Thursday and Game six Sunday in Chicago. Hawk coach Rudy Pilous charged Lou Fontinato with deliberate spearing of Stan Mikita as the crowd roared. Hawks defenseman Reg Fleming required 20 stitches for a gashed lip and dental work, while Bobby Hull needed six stitches for a cut above his lip.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens Hawks Montreal Hawk Rudy Pilous Lou Fontinato Stan Mikita Fontinato Mikita Wild Reg Flaming Bobby Hull

Radatz Promising Red Sox Reliever In Arizona Camp

In Scottsdale Radatz, a 235 pound 25 year old Michigan native, showed he may anchor Boston’s bullpen this season despite taking the loss to the Dodgers. He posted a 1.80 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 15 innings, fanning four in two relief frames while allowing one hit.

Scottsdale, Ariz Dick ‘Moose Radatz Los Angeles Dodgers Boston Red Sox Sox Red Sox Michigan Mike Higgins Lu Clinton Ron Fairly Clinton Norm Sherry Seattle Boston Dodger Milwaukee Braves Scottsdale Chuck Schilling Dave Philley Pete Runnels Ed Bressaud Galen Cisco Cisco

Burial Plans Set For Benny Paret After Fatal Injury

In New York Benny Paret died from a brain injury suffered in his title bout with Emile Griffith. Doctors said odds of recovery were 10,000 to 1. Paret will be buried in Miami. Griffith offered support to Paret's widow. District Attorney Hogan opened inquiry. Vatican paper called boxing immoral. Syracuse to play Army at Polo Grounds on Sept 29.

New York Benny ‘Kid Paret Emile Griffith Madison Square Garden Roosevelt Hospital Manuel Alfaro Miami Griffith Lucy Syracuse Army Polo Grounds

Gilbert Paces Playoff Victory For Rangers Over Leafs

New York Rangers beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 to even their Stanley Cup semifinal series at 2-2. Rod Gilbert, called up from Kirchner Ontario farm team, scored twice and assisted on the winner.

NEW York Rod Gilbert Toronto Gilbert Rangers Kirchner Ont Leafs

Exhibition Baseball Results and Schedule Summary

Exhibition action across teams includes Minnesota 5 Cincinnati 0 and New York N 5 Chicago A 4. Philadelphia 2 Kansas City 1, Pittsburgh 4 New York A 1, St Louis 7 Detroit 6, Milwaukee 8 Chicago N 6, Los Angeles A 10 Houston, Los Angeles N 2 Boston 1, San Francisco 8 Cleveland 3. Thursday schedule lists Cincinnati Chicago A Savannah, Kansas City New York N St. Petersburg, Philadelphia New York A Fort Lauderdale, St Louis Detroit Lakeland, Los Angeles A Houston San Antonio, Los Angeles N Cleveland Tucson, Milwaukee San Francisco, Minnesota Baltimore Mi-.

Associated Press Minnesota Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia Kansas City Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit Milwaukee Los Angeles Houston Boston San Francisco Cleveland Baltimore Savannah St. Petersburg Fort Lauderdale Lakeland San Antonio Tucson

Lakers win Western Division title after tight series

Los Angeles Lakers clinched the Western Division final 4-2 over the Detroit Pistons after a 123-117 victory. They built a 24 point lead, nearly blew it, and now face the Celtics-Warriors Eastern final tied 3-3 while awaiting the outcome of that series.

Detroit Los Angeles Lakers Fred Schaus Lakers Detroit Pistons Los Angeles Boston Celtics Philadelphia Warriors

Saco-Beach LI Registration Set for April 11

President Eliot Fink of the Saco-Old Orchard Little League announced 1962 tryouts at the Saco Municipal Courtroom on Wednesday April 11 at 6 30 P M Boys must be accompanied by a father or guardian and must be under 13 by August Eligible players who previously participated must register Old Orchard Beach registrations will be announced later The league has applied for the 1963 Maine State Championship playoffs.

Eliot Fink Saco- Old Orchard Little League Saco Municipal Old Orchard Beach Fink Maine

Voltigeur Club Plans Officers Installation

Voltigeur club advanced plans for installing officers on April 14 at 8 p m during a meeting in the club hall. Yvon Caron chaired installations with Leo Lottinville Henry Roberge Adrien Petit incoming president Paul Angers Antonio Dallaire and Joseph Pelletier named to run arrangements. Angers said invitations had been mailed to American Snowshoe Union club presidents and other officers to attend. A delegation to Somersworth N H for an April 22 installation was approved with names to be announced April 16. A social followed as Leona Petit awarded the mystery package and Jerry Vigne served refreshments.

Voltigeur Club Yvon Caron Leo Lottinville Henry Roberge Adrien Petit Paul Angers Antonio Dallaire Joseph Pelletier Angers American Snowshoe Union Petit Les Ours Bruns Club Somersworth N. H

Student dies in gym breath-holding stunt

Springfield authorities report 12 year old Ernest J. Suprenant Jr of Chestnut Street Junior High School died after an unauthorized breath-holding stunt in a school gym. He blacked out and struck his head on the gym floor, suffering a fractured skull.

Springfield Mass Ernest J. Suprenant, Jr Monay Suprenant Chestnut Street

Placing name tags at tables for larger supper parties

Guidance on seating etiquette states that when hosting more than eight people and using one large or multiple small tables, place cards are appropriate. For parties under eight, name designations at places aren’t necessary.

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