Major League Opening Day Brings Fresh Faces and New Rules
Four new managers and about four dozen players debut as a new strike zone reshapes play. Washington and Cincinnati jump the rest with early games while President Kennedy tosses the ball in D C Stadium. Starters include Don Rudolph versus Steve Barber for the Senators and Orioles, and Jim O Toole against Earl Francis for the Reds and Pirates.
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Allied Shoe Ends Season With Banquet
The Allied Sace Footwear league closed its season with a third annual banquet at the Wonder bar. Slim Gagnon served as master of ceremonies and introduced the head table. Executives and owner Charles Shulmen spoke as Billy Manning assisted in handing out trophies to the Vulcanizers Fixers Combining Rubber Purchasing and Office teams who finished first to fifth. Don Couture won the handicap roll off trophy. Ray Bonang presented a clock plaque to owner Shuman on behalf of the bowlers.
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Outdoor Tips for Safe Vehicle Fueling
After fueling, ventilate all compartments thoroughly and inspect engine and fuel tank areas for fumes. Do not start ignition while any gasoline odor remains.
Frustrated Herb Score Ends Baseball Career
Herb Score, aged 29, ends his comeback attempt after being optioned to Indianapolis by the Chicago White Sox. Once a superstar and AL strikeout leader, Score cited discussions with his wife and declining form following a line drive injury, ending six years of frustration and no winning seasons in the majors.
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Huot Takes Commanding Lead In Title Bowling
A. Huot opened a 70 pin lead over Joe Lachance in the first half of the 20th Century Janes title match in Biddeford. Huot totaled 1,150 to Lachance 1,080 as Huot's early 603 to Lachance’s 532 built a strong margin. Lachance trailed with below par pinfall but rallied late. the second half is to be contested next weekend at Huot’s lanes.
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Minuutti Wins League Handicap Bowling Rolloff
The Holy Name league at Pastime lanes closed with a handicap roll-off. Jack Minuitti led scratch with 411, edging Frank Carey and Francis Kelley by one pin each. Other scores included P Palmitessa 400 and F Kelley 399. banquet planned for month end.
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Second Shift Drops Match To First Unit
At 20th Century lanes Biddeford Maine Pepperell teams tied after three strings with 1,695 totals. Ray Gendron 339 and George Whitten 329 led scores in a match where six players per side, extra game decided the winner. A return duel is planned in two weeks.
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York Division Golf Schedules Announced
York division golf opens April 24 with the Press Herald Interscholastic League matches. Sanford defends last year’s York crown after York’s four year run. winners meet Greater Portland division champ for overall title. Matches begin 1:30 pm with 18 holes if possible. schedule lists dates and pairings through May 27.
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Detroit Reaches Stanley Cup Finals Against Maple Leafs
Detroit Red Wings advance to the finals by sweeping the Chicago Black Hawks four games to two in the semifinal. Coach Sid Abel predicted a strong run and his team will face the Toronto Maple Leafs starting Tuesday at Maple Leaf Gardens with games scheduled in Toronto and Detroit.
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Detroit Dominates Chicago 7-4 to Reach Finals
Detroit defeats Chicago 7 to 4 to win the semifinal series 4 games to 2 and advance in the playoffs.
Nicklaus Captures 1963 Masters in Augusta
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters at Augusta National by one stroke over Tony Lema, with Julius Boros and Sam Snead two back. He becomes the youngest Masters champion and leads the PGA money list after earning $20,000. Palmer finished ninth, while Gary Player tied for fifth.
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Royals Square Series With Celtics Red Sox Have Added Power
Boston lines up with greater hitting potential as Dick O Connell touts a youth movement. Dick Stuart delivered a two run bloop single in the eighth to back Morehead and Stephenson in a 3 2 exhibition win over the Cubs.
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