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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1962

Page

6

Stafford Impresses Yankees In Exhibition Win Over Phils

Bill Stafford, 23, pitched 11 singles allowed over 9 innings as the Yankees beat Philadelphia 2-1 in Fort Lauderdale. He owns a 1.69 ERA through 41 innings this preseason, and has not surrendered a home run all spring. The win kept New York tied atop the exhibition standings at 17-8.

Associated Press Bill Stafford New York Yankees Yankees Philadelphia Fort Lauderdale Stafford St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Lakeland Tigers Minnesota Baltimore Miami San Francisco Milwaukee Phoenix Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Savannah Los Angeles Dodgers Cleveland Tucson Houston Los Angeles’ Angels San Antonio Kansas City Twins Don Lee Orioles Gaylord Perry Braves Giants Willie McCovey al Smith Charley Smith White Sox Juan Pizarro Reds Herb Score Dodgers Indians Pedro Ramos John Roseboro Roman Mejias

City Theatre Presents Two Film Features Tonight

The City Theatre screens a double feature including Vince Edward’s Who Is Ben Casey and the Ben Casey Show. Audiences will see the medical drama followed by the long running TV program in a single evening.

Vince Edward Ben Casey

Country Club Bowlers Hold Second Roll-Off

The Biddeford and Saco Country Club hosted its second roll-off at Pastime lanes with 25 bowlers, including 16 men and 9 women. Bob Lester tied Jack Laird at 324. Laird had a 33 pin handicap while Lester bowled scratch. Fred Thompson had 323, Dick Sawtelle totaled 317 with a nine pin bonus and a 130 last game to win a high single prize for men. Evelyn Nadeau won the ladies high string with 108. Jeannette DeHe claimed the ladies last string prize with 103 no handicap. A revised handicap plan for women is planned for the next roll-off with a grand prize on top of regular awards.

Biddeford & Saco Evelyn Nadeau Jeannette DeHe Willie Nadeau

Bethel Skiway Reports Good Spring Skiing Conditions

Sunday River Skiway in Bethel remains open with both upper and lower trails in adequate cover though some bare spots exist. Corn snow prevails and lifts will operate all weekend as long as the good cover lasts.

Sunday River Bethel

Boston tops 109 107 to win East final 4 3

Boston defeats Philadelphia 109 to 107 to clinch the Eastern Division final in seven games. The result sets up a best-of-seven championship series with Los Angeles visiting Boston after noon TV.

Associated Press Boston Philadelphia Los Angeles

ABL Championship Playoff Nets No Games Thursday Friday

Kansas City leads the best of five series 2 1 with Cleveland as the ABL title clash proceeds.

Kansas City Cleveland

Philadelphia bout postponed for Ben ton versus Bent

George Benton versus Rudolph Bent boxing match in Philadelphia has been postponed to April 12. The show remains at the same venue with officials citing scheduling adjustments and sanctioned by the local athletic commission.

Philadelphia George Benton Rudolph Bent

Pender Installed Choice To Regain Championship

Boston AP report on Saturday title fight between Terry Downes and Paul Pender at Boston Garden. Pender favored 8-5 in Boston, 5-2 in London, TV coverage ABC TV at 10 pm EST. Officials face heightened scrutiny after Kid Paret's death and both fighters underwent brain and heart exams.

Boston Terry Downes Paul Pender Boston Garden Pender Downes London Abc-Tv Kid Paret Emile Griffith Massachusetts Boxing Commission Downes-Pender Paret Tom Rawson Ed Arbee Paul

Player Starts Fast in Masters at Augusta

Gary Player opened the Masters with a 5 under par 67 to grab a two stroke lead at Augusta National, returning to his winning putting style. Julius Boros shot 69 in second, with Arnold Palmer and others tied for third after a 70.

Augusta Gary Player Johannesburg Julius Boros Mid Pines N.C Arnold Palmer Miami Palmer Valer Mike Souchak Grossinger N.Y Florida Dark Horses Dave Ragan Sun City Gardner Dickinson Tequesta Gene Littler Rancho Bernardo Calif

Celtics Win East Title On Jones Last-Second Basket

Sam Jones scored 28 as he beat Wilt Chamberlain with two seconds left to lift the Boston Celtics 109-107 over the Philadelphia Warriors in a brutal best-of-seven East final. Russell and Cowriea standout, Chamberlain held to 22, Heinsohn added 25 as Boston advances to face the Lakers in Los Angeles.

Boston Sam Jones Boston Celtics Philadelphia Jones Wilt Chamberlain National Basketball Association Los Angeles Chamberlain Bob Cousy Bill Russell Red Auerbach Auerbach Russell Cousy Paul Arizin Philly Tommy Heinsohn Wilt Heinsohn Frank McGuire Warriors McGuire

Beaudry Named New St. Francis Coach Director

James A. Beaudry of Oxford Hills High School is appointed director of physical education and athletics at St. Francis College Biddeford. He resigns from Oxford Hills where he led physical education, basketball and golf. Beaudry, a Cheverus and University of Maine graduate, begins duties in September. he is married to Joan B. Martin of Portland with three children.

James A. Beaudry Oxford Hills High School St. Francis College Biddeford Howard I. Libby Oxford Hills Beaudry Cheverus High School University of Maine Joan B. Martin Portland

Hogan Reluctant Putter Stumbles In Masters Debut

In Augusta Ben Hogan, 49, admits he has never been a good putter and it shows in a 78 one round. He recalls overcoming a crash and injury to win majors including three Masters titles, but putting remains a weakness for the famed golfer.

Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W.va Ben Hogan Fort Worth Jack Nicklaus Augusta Ben Hogan Texas Bantam Texas Hogan Or

Mikita Optimistic At Chicago Chances In Semifinal Series

Mikita, 21, stars for the Chicago Black Hawks amid a 3-2 series lead over Montreal after a 4-3 win on the Canadiens’ ice. Toronto’s 3-2 overtime win over New York puts the Leafs up 3-2, with game six set in Toronto. Worsley’s standout goalie work and a disputed stop trigger key postgame remarks from Doug Harvey.

Associated Press Stan Mikita Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Mikita Chicago Hawks Canadiens Toronto New York Ranger Leaf Gump Worsley Worsley Kelly

NHL Playoffs Semifinals Results From Thursday

Chicago defeated Montreal 4 to 3 to take a 3-2 series lead. Toronto beat New York 3 to 2 in two overtimes and lead the series 3-2. No games are scheduled for Friday with New York at Toronto next.

Associated Press Chicago Montreal Toronto New York

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