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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1963

Page

8

Orioles Open Season With 3 1 Victory Over Senators

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Senators 3 to 1 in the season opener in Washington. Lefty Steve Barber struggled at times but held the Senators to seven hits as Don Rudolph took the loss. Jim Gentile homered for Baltimore and Boog Powell added a second homer.

Associated Press Kennedy Washington Senators Senators Baltimore Orioles Washingtons National Capital Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Steve Barber Orioles Stu Miller Minnie Minoso Baltimore Don Rudolph Jim Gentile al Smith Boog Powell Washington Larryl Osborne Don Leppert

Baseball Results and Schedule From Monday Action

Baltimore defeated Washington 3 to 1 while New York and Chicago prepared for games. American League standings show several teams at 0 0 000 with schedule notes for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Baltimore New York Los Angeles Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Washington Boston National League L. Pet G.B Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Loui Eeoeens Houston Chicago Kantas Pittsburgh St. Louis

Panthers Defeat Eagles 66 61 In Final CYO Game

St Margaret CYO members played the last of three intramural games at Old Orchard Beach High School gym. Panthers led by captain Roland Gagne edged Eagles led by captain Michael Prendergast, 66 to 61. Gagne scored 29, Lambert 17, Potvin 16, Prendergast 18, Bill 12, Schmit 12. Eagles top scorer John Jalbert had 20. Officials were Mark Nutial and Benny Emery.

St. Margaret Cyo Prendergast Richard Bill Ronald Schmit

Nine Teams May Join Local Softball League

Three teams including Roy and Per reault York Heel corporation and AFL-CIO have entered the Biddeford Saco softball league with six more teams reported ready. A tentative opening date was set for Sunday May 19 with two weeks of Grapefruit league warmups and over limit rosters. The league will meet April 22 at the Rochambeau club to elect officers.

Roy Perreault York Heel Corporation Afl-Cio Biddeford-Saco Rochambeau Main Street Biddeford Rochamsbeau Club South Street

Three Bowling Rolloffs Scheduled At Pastime

Three bowling rolloffs are planned at Pastime Lanes Biddeford this Wednesday night. Each event features three five string series with a 106 average cap and separate prizes. The first rolloff starts at 7 30 PM and awards a trophy to the bowler with the highest total across all three series.

Biddeford Hav

Red Sox Open Season vs Angels In Cha lez Ravine Night

Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox start the 1963 AL season at Chavez Ravine with about 35 000 fans expected. Manager Johnny Pesky taps Bill Monbouquette to start for Boston against Ken McBride, a right hander coming off an 11 5 season. Dick Stuart debuts for Boston as a power addition while last year Los Angeles beat Boston 12-4. Monbouquette owns a no hitter against the White Sox. McBride previously posted 10 straight wins before an injury.

New York Yankees Kansas City Roger Maris Ham Whitey Ford Ralph Terry Yanks Diego Segui Ray Herbert Chicago White Sox Jim Bunning Detroit Bill Monbouquette Boston Red Ken McBride Los Angeles Jim Grant Cleveland Indians Camilo Pascual Minnesota Twins Senators Orioles Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Chavez Ravine Johnny Pesky Angels Bill Rigney Monbouquette McBride Red Sox Dick Stuart Pesky Boston

Bowling Title Match Ends Tonight at Pastime Lanes

The final 10 strings of the Twin City bowling title between champion Don Saucier and challenger Herve Paul take place Wednesday at Pastime lanes Biddeford. Saucier leads 1 201 to 1 041 after a strong opener, with a close finish anticipated despite long odds for Paul. The session starts at 5 30 p.m.

Twin City Don Saucier Herve Paul Biddeford Herve Payl

Maris Sidelined By Injured Leg For Yankees Opener

Kansas City game opener postponed for Roger Maris as his injured left leg flares after Monday's workout. Manager Ralph Houk says Hector Lopez will start in right field in Maris's place.

Kansas City Roger Maris New York Yankees Ralph Houk Houk Hector Lopez Maris

K of C Plans Beat Nick Gillis Handicap Rolloff

The second Knight of Columbus Handicap rolloff is set for Wednesday at 8 30 PM at Century lanes Biddeford. Twenty or more bowlers expected in Beat Nick Gillis event with ten winners from last week receiving special awards.

Century Lanes Biddeford Nick Gillis Rolloff Nick Jerry Forcier Ray Cantara Roland Petit Bob Beaulieu Jerry Paquette Red Beaudoin Bob Paquette Bob Lantagne Fern Guilbeault George Grenier Gillis

Angers Market tops Lisbon Falls in 4 point bowling duel

Angers Market overcame Lisbon Falls to win at 20th Century lanes Biddeford by 29 pins. Angers total 1500 led by Tiny Frechette 342 while Lisbon Falls totaled 1471 with Jim Tibbetts 321 top scorer.

Angers Market Lisbon Falls Biddeford Angers Tiny Frechette Jim Tibbetts S. Ledoux R. Petit J. Tremblay R. Frechette H. Paul J. Tibbetts R. Curti C. Skillings G. Johnson R. Richardson

Trottier Named To Freshman Baseball Team

Norman Trottier son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Trottier of Biddeford is placed on the University of Connecticut freshman baseball squad as an outfielder He is a St Louis High School graduate and the announcement came Monday afternoon

Norman Trottier Wilfred Trottier Brackett Street Biddeford University of Connecticut Trottier St. Louis

Upstart Detroit Seeks Hockey's Highest Honor

Detroit Red Wings chase the Stanley Cup against defending champion Toronto Maple Leafs in a best-of-seven showdown. Toronto enters as the favorite after sweeping Montreal, while Detroit hopes veteran stars Gordie Howe and Norm Ullman lead a rally following a rough start and a late-season surge.

Toronto Detroit Red Wings Maple Leafs Montreal Leaf George Armstrong Leafs Punch Imlach Chicago Gordie Howe Norm Ullman

Outdoor Tips On Boating Safety And Accidents

A safety note highlights that improper boat handling thrills safety hazards. It stresses checking load limits, boat behavior, sea conditions, trip length, and weather with cooperation from the Coast Guard.

Hawks Protest Officials Over NBA Western Final

St Louis coaches push an official protest over officiating in the Western Division final against Los Angeles with Red Auerbach backing. Hawks GM Marty Blake cites inconsistent calls and injuries, while Earl Strom denies threats. Celtics coach Auerbach also criticizes referees after Cincinnati win.

Associated Press St. Louis _ brass Los Angeles Red Auerbach Boston Hawks Lakers St. Louis Royals Celtics Marty Blake Hawk St Louis Auerbach Sid Borgia Norm Drucker Cincinnati

Bonus Rookie Bats Cleanup

Houston's Rusty Staub, a $100000 bonus baby, will start for the Colts at cleanup against San Francisco. Manager Harry Craft says Staub is their best hitter, and he belongs in the fourth spot as others asked off.

Houston Rusty Staub Houston Colts San Francisco Colt Harry Craft Rusty

Celtics Face Cincinnati in Decisive NBA Playoff Showdown

Boston star Bob Cousy vows to beat Cincinnati as the Celtics bid to close out the Eastern Division series after a 109 99 game six loss that evened the best of seven at 3 3. Coach Red Auerbach faulted officiating while Charley Wolf praised his Royals grit and resilience ahead of game seven.

Boston Bob Cousy Boston Celtics Cincinnati Royals Syracuse Charley Wolf Celtics

Reds edge Pirates as Hutchinson edits a punctuation game

Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 5 2 in the opener at Crosley Field as Frank Robinson boosts the attack with a first inning two run homer. Pete Rose and Gene Freese contribute on defense and offense while Jim O'Toole holds Pittsburgh to six hits.

Associated Press Cincinnati Fred Hutchinson Frank Robinson Gene Freese Pete Rose Robinson Freese Rose Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Crosley I Field Washington Kennedy Jim Gentile Boog Powell Baltimore New York Yankees Kansas City Chicago Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Boston Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Red Louis Jim O’toole Don Blasingame Leo Cardenas Gordie Colema Donn Clendenon Pirates Bob Hailey O'Toole

Musial Starts 22nd Baseball Season at 42

Stan Musial, 42, begins his 22nd season with the Cardinals at the Polo Grounds preparing for today's opener against the Mets. He weighs 180 pounds, batted .330 in 1962 with 135 games, seven batting titles and 3,544 career hits. He still seeks another World Series title.

New York Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinal Stan Stanley Cardinal Polo Grounds New York Mets

Vatican Paper Attacks Boxing as a Means of Massacre

Australian bantamweight champion Billy Males was hospitalized with a mild concussion after a 12 round loss to Gene Aragon amid a surge of boxing deaths under investigation. The Vatican newspaper L Osservatore denounced boxing, while deaths in recent weeks include Norman Smith Enzo Barelli and Francisco Velasquez. St Michael s School for Boys in Hoban Heights dropped boxing following Velasquez s death.

Associated Press Vatican L'Osservatore Billy Males St. George's Hospital Sydney Males Gene Aragon Philippines Norman Smith Enzo Barelli Francisco Velasquez U.S. Army Carbondale Valesquez Davey Moore Sugar Ramos Los Angeles Pennsylvania Joseph T. Conboy St. Michael's School For Boys Hoban Heights St. Michael's Earl Johnson Velasquez

Boxing notes from scattered results across three continents

Fort Lauderdale fighter outpoints Harry Belafonte by 147 to Multrie, Ga with Tommy Fields stopping Plinio Scarbellin in Bologna. Gene Aaron outpoints illy Males in Sydney while a Philippines fighter wins in 119 and 12 rounds against an Australian opponent.

Fort Lauderdale Harry Belafonte Multrie Bologna Italy Tommy Fields Los Angeles Plinio Scarbellin Sydney Australia Gene Araron Philippines Illy Males

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