Palmer and Player Lead Masters in Tight Tie
Arnold Palmer and Gary Player sit tied atop the Masters after two rounds at Augusta National. The 72 hole medal play event shows Palmer and Player at 137, seven under par, with Rosburg, January, and others close behind as the field narrows toward the semifinal.
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Augusta
Palmer
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
PGA
Johannesburg
Scenic Acres
Bob Rosburg
Rosburg
Don January
Biddeford Bowler Lachance Wins Western Maine Roll Off
Twin City champion Joe Lachance led the field at Congress Square lanes in Portland to win the Western Maine challenger's roll off with a 1167 total. Don Saucier placed second with 1161, followed by Charlieof with 1141 and Harlan Shane of Westbrook with 1115. Nick Gillis and Floyd Beck earned qualifying spots. Twenty two bowlers competed.
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Twin City
Joe Lachance
Maine
Congress Square Lanes
Portland
Lachance
Torrid Fashon
Don Saucier
Charileof
Harlan Shane
Westbrook
Nick Gillis
Floyd Beckwith
South Portland
Saucier
Herve Paul
Srong
Gert Forcier
Pau
Chicago Leads 1-0 In Best Of Seven Series
Associated Press reports Friday results show no game Saturday with Chicago at Detroit. Chicago holds 1-0 lead in the best of seven series. Monday matchup is Detroit at Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Detroit
Upland Game Hunter's Bible and Yankee Loggers Join Fan Fare Picks
Fan Fare adds two new titles to the sports shelf Dan Holland's Upland Game Hunter's Bible from Doubleday covers ruffed grouse woodcock and pheasants with maps and photos Stewart H Holbrook's Yankee Loggers from International Paper Co blends forestry history and Maine industry insights The week also notes the 31st season of the Three Quarters Century Softball club and the 27th of the Half Century club in Florida Plus old Portland boxing memories from April 1925 featuring Steve Travers vs Jimmy Rice.
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Dan Holland
Doubleday and Company
New Hampshire
New Brunswick
Maine
Stewart H. Holbrook
Vermont
International Pa Company
Century
Florida
Kubs
Arthur Roe Everett
Portland
Charles S. F. Lincoln
Brunswick
Bowdoin College
Aftr
Pels and Gulls
Cliff Robertson
Oquessoc
Pets
Steve Travers
Bickleford
Jimmy
Kk) Rice
Journal
Portland Arena
Travers
Rice
Steve
Kid) Rice
Softball's rise from boyish bias to wholesome recreation
When softball arrived locally, the pillar pounder of old balked at the idea, calling it a game for girls and old men. Yet softball proved a valuable, time-saving source of wholesome recreation for many, overcoming initial disdain and gaining support.
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Neck O’ the Woods
Exhibition Baseball Scores Reported Saturday and Sunday
Exhibition games across the league produced varied results including Minnesota 1 over Detroit 0, Cincinnati 3 over Milwaukee 2 in 13 innings, Philadelphia 7 over Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 8 over New York 6, and Cleveland 8 over Los Angeles 3. Upcoming schedules feature Chicago squads meeting, plus multiple city matchups across venues from Denver to Louisville and Durham to Jacksonville.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Detroit
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Denver
Louisville
San Diego
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Baltimore
Kansas City
Daytona Beach
Washington
Durham
Richmond
Winston-Salem
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Cleveland Indians
Los Angeles Dodgers
Las Vegas
Ike Delock
Boston Red Sox
Cubs
Houston
Charlotte
N. C
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Amateur Bout Ends With Reno Knockout
Reno fighter Govan Small, at 160 pounds, stopped Dick Lane of Sacramento after Lane’s 16144 strike. The bout took place in Reno with Small securing the decisive stoppage in the final round.
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Reno
Nev
Govan Small
Sacramento
Calif
Dick Lane
Baseball Season Opens Monday in 1961 Schedule
About 300000 fans are expected for the major league opener with Washington and the Chicago White Sox in a Monday inaugural. Kennedy to throw first ball. Dick Donovan vs Early Wynn. Tuesday brings Bellwether games with Los Angeles and Dodgers hosting Phillies under lights as 10 teams start play. New expansion to 162 games. NL to 10 teams by 1962 and multiple managerial debuts across clubs.
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New York
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Kennedy
Dick Donovan
Senators
Wynn
White Sox
Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Broglio
Spahn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Hobbie
Purkey
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Friend
Jones
Philadelphia
Roberts
Drysdale
Minnesota
Ramos
Ford
Baltimore
Garver
Pappas
Kansas City
Boston
Herbert
Monbouquette
Cleveland
Detroit
Perry
Bunning
Pirates struggle as rotation woes amid spring losses
The Pittsburgh Pirates see their expected rotation falter as Vern Law and Vinegar Bend Mize allow multiple runs in spring games. Bob Friend remains the likely Opening Day starter at San Francisco, with Murtaugh juggling arms after a series of losses. Other clubs report mixed results as Camilo Pascual and Ike Delock deliver solid outings for their teams.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob Friend
Danny Murtaugh
Sanrancisco
Murtaugh
Vern Law
Detroit
Tigers
Vinegar Bend
Philadelphia Phillies
Harvey Haddix
Bucs
Wichita
Camilo Pascual
Minnesota Twins
Lakeland
Fla
Gary Bell
Rock Trotter I's Seek Revenge in $5000 Hartford Trot
Salem New Hampshire harness racing features the $5000 Hartford Trot at Rockingham Park with Wee Irish and Nip Song as top contenders. Wendy Kay and My Me also figure, while Oneen's Dane and Buena Lo Rare headline a mixed A and B field across six races.
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N. H
Bobbe Huntress
Wee Irish
Hartford
Rockingham Park
Rockingham
Nip Song
Suffolk West
Dover
Wendy Kay
New England
Elmer Hastings
Harold Ralph
Dean Boy
Oneen
Dane
D. Higgins
South Windsor
Conn
Clelan Jones
Rock
Vermont
Buena Lo Rare
Ken Stone
Selka Raider
Norm Stephens
Reelbirds
Nin Sone
Adios Harry— Conewago
Ced
Henry Clukey
Winbee
Ned Galentine
Sumlin and Grow Win Narrow Each Decision
In Mobile Alabama Guy Sumlin from Prichard outpointed Ralph Dupas from New Orleans in eight rounds. In Lewiston Idaho Jimmy Grow defeated Jimmy Walker from Portland in ten rounds.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Guy Sumlin
Prichard
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
Lewiston
Idaho
Jimmy Grow
Jimmy Bang Bang Walker
Portland
Ore
Pro Basketball Friday Result Boston at St Louis TV
Boston leads the best of seven series two games to none after a Friday afternoon win at St Louis. Sunday’s game at St Louis is scheduled for the afternoon with television coverage planned.
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Boston
St. Louis
Hawks edge Celtics in pivotal title game standstill chase
St Louis Hawks rely on 6-9 Lovellette after brace as they face Celtics in game three with trailing 2-1 in the NBA final. Coach Seymour eyes a pass heavy plan while Celtics threaten to close out with strong bench depth. Lachance dominates Twin City title match setting new overall record with 2417 pins across two halves.
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Homer
Ne R
Norm
Dodgers
Cae
Johnny P
Larry Sherry
Delock
Carroll Har
Cub
Glen Hobbie
Bi Harrer
Howie Nunn
Tony Cloning
Nunn
Hank Aar
Frank Bolling
Joe Adco
Ed Mathews
Braves
Danny McDevitt
Coates
Hal Smi
Alex Grammas
Julian Jvier
ST. Louis
St. Louis Hawks
Clyde
Hawks
Boston
Celtics
Seymour
Cliff Hagan
Bob Pettit
Wilkens
Bob Cousy
Rednerbach
Russell
Bill Sharman
Frank Ramsey
Sam Jones
Bombers Top League Leader Westbrook In Y C Lanes Match
The 20th Century Bombers upset league leading Fruitland of Westbrook 1,653 to 1,623 at the 20th Century Lanes. Joe Lachance led with 376, supported by 142 and 144 from Lachance and Forcier for the Bombers, ending Westbrook's title hopes for now. Buck Beaumier paced Westbrook with 365 as top scorer. Merchant's Express swept Bowlaway of Portland 1,530 to 1,419 in the Pony league.
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Fruitland
Westbrook
Joe Lachance
Jerry Forcier
Lachance
Buck Beaumier
Merchant's ‘Express
Portland
Andy Lefebvre
Tiny Frechette
Merchant's Express
Tony de Luca
20Th Century Bombers
L. P. Lachance
D. Nolette
J. Forcier
J. Lachance
N. Gillis
B. Beaumier
F. Beckwith
J. Brossard
R. Dyer
New Women's Bowling League Starts at Pastime Lanes
Ladies of the Catholic Order of Foresters auxiliary begin a 10 week series at Pastime lanes on Sunday night. Four teams are registered with possible late entries. Chairwoman Mrs. Emile Fecteau will announce at 6 pm and encourages any interested ladies to join on site.
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Ladies of the
Catholic Order of Foresters Auxiliary
Emile Fecteau
Valdez Aims At Featherweight Crown Tonight
Youthful Danny Valdez 21 confronts titleholder Davey Moore for the featherweight world title in a 15 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Oddsmakers favor Moore, a top pound for pound fighter, with a hoped crowd of 7,000 plus and a gate near 40 000.
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Los Angeles
Danny Valdez
Valdez
Davey Moore
Moore
Springfield
Ohio
Olympic Auditorium
Cal Eaton
George Parnassus
Ricardo Gonzalez
Argentiina
Davey
Softball Loop Lists Meeting
The Biddeford Softball league will meet Wednesday night at the Rochambeau club, 39 Main street, to elect officers and hear a financial report. League officers will meet at 7, with the regular meeting slated for 7 30. The meeting is open to sponsors managers umpires or players and announced. Founded in 1947 as the twin city league the league has operated continuously since then. The coming season will mark the 15th of the popular loop.
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Biddeford
Rochambeau Club
Main Street
Educator Ralph Hunt, 80, Dies at Home in New Hampshire
Ralph Jl Hunt, 80, retired headmaster of Hebron Academy in Maine, died Wednesday at his home in Hampton New Hampshire. A Bates College graduate, he held honorary degrees from Colby College and the University of Maine.
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Hampton
N.H
Ralph JL. Hunt
Hebron Academy
Hebron
Maine
Hunt
Bates College
Colby College
University of Maine
Hawks Seek Cup Revival In Game Two At Detroit
Chicago Black Hawks aim to even the 1961 Stanley Cup final series with Detroit Red Wings after a 3 1 victory in Chicago. Detroit faces lineup injuries as goalie Sawchuk and defenseman Pronovost sit out, hoping home ice at Olympia helps reclaim control.
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Detroit
Black Hawks
Detro Red Wings
Bill
Chicago
Stretc
Hawks
Olympia Stadium
Red Wings
Terry Sawchu
Marcel Pronovost
Sawchul
Pronovos
Maine Good Roads names new leaders in Augusta
Clifford B Swearingen of Yarmouth is elected president of the Maine Good Roads Association. Arthu F Burke of Augusta and Hilliar K Bickner of Rockland become vice presidents, Norman A Burkitt of South Portland joins the board of governors. Re-elected are Lucius D Barrows as secretary John C Burmgham as treasurer and Edward Cox as executive director, all of Augusta.
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Good Roads Officers
Augusta
Clifford B Swearingen
Yarmouth
Maine Good Roads Association
Arthu F. Burke
Hilliar K. Bickner
Rockland
Norman A. Burkitt
South Portland
Lucius D. Barrows
John C. Burmgham
Edward Cox
Aucusta
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