Simon Pure Boxers Fight Tonight in Biddeford
The sixth amateur boxing show of the Lightning club is set for tonight at the club rooms on Main and Elm streets Biddeford. Local and visiting boxers from Laconia Somersworth New Hampshire Lewiston Portland Brunswick Sanford and Brunswick Naval Air Station will compete as promoter Lou Caron expects five Laconia fighters and other entries to spar.
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Donovan Looks Good To Former Mates In Loss
Washington made history as the Senators debuted in the major leagues with a 4-3 setback to the White Sox. Dick Donovan, now in enemy colors, tossed six hits and left after eight innings, supported by four Chicago errors that helped tie the game and seal the win with Roy Sievers driving in the decisive run.
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Yastrzemski Steps Into Williams Left Field In Opener
Boston opens the 1961 season with Carl Yastrzemski replacing Ted Williams in left field against Kansas City. Chuck Schilling at second and Vic Wertz at first push Pete Runnels to the bench. Jackie Jensen returns at 34 after retirement. Manager Mike Higgins reshuffles infield as Pumpsie Green plays short if healthy. Bill Monbouquette to face Ray Herbert in the opener.
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AP Baseball Standings and Tuesday schedule summary
American League standings show Chicago and New York tied with thin margins as Minnesota, Cleveland, Baltimore and Kansas City hover. Tuesday games include Minnesota at New York and Cleveland at Detroit with several other matchups. In the National League, Pittsburgh visits San Francisco and Chicago travels to Cincinnati among others.
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Chicago Beats Detroit In Game Three Of Finals
Chicago defeated Detroit 3 to 1 to take a 2-1 lead in the best of seven series. No games are scheduled next. the teams will play in Detroit.
Pro Basketball No Game Scheduled Tuesday
St Louis travels to Boston for a pivotal game in the best of seven series where Boston leads three games to one. The matchup is set as a midweek clash with standings shaping the title push.
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Fight results from four city boxing cards
San Francisco Eddie Machen from 1912 in Portland outpointed Mike DeJohn from Syracuse. Allen Thomas beat Bobby Stinato in Chicago. Jimmy Soo defeated Tony Christy in Philadelphia. Jose Stable from Cuba bested Billy Collins in New York with decision.
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Tony Christy
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Kennedy Throws Spark Home Opener Amid Gopher Weather
President Kennedy opened the 1961 baseball season in Washington, delivering two ceremonial throws that barely reached the infield. Jim Rivera grabbed the first muff, Hal Woodeshick recovered the second muff, and Gene Woodling’s third inning hit produced two runs as the Senators and White Sox began the new season. Kennedy arrived early, pleased with the crowd and the new frontier atmosphere as the U.S. Air Force Band stood silent.
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Machen Earns Shot At Title With DeJohn Win
Eddie Machen won a clear 10 round decision over Mike DeJohn at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Machen, ranked No.2, pressed the attack, bloodied DeJohn’s nose, and moved closer to a Floyd Patterson title shot, as judges handed him multiple favorable score totals.
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Bookies favor Joe Brown 2-1 to beat Charnley in title rematch
Bookies in London rate world lightweight champion Joe Brown of Baton Rouge 2-1 favorite to defend his title against British champ Dave Charnley on April 18. Charnley’s sparring against Sauveur Chiocca led bettors to doubt his chances. This will be their second meeting after a Houston bout 15 months ago ended with Charnley cut and Brown ahead in fights. Brown's record stands at 82 wins in 111 bouts. Charnley has 38 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw.
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Branch Rickey Jr Dies At 47 In Pittsburgh
Branch Rickey Jr, vice president of the Pittsburgh Pirates, died Monday at Presbyterian Hospital at age 47. The son of famed executive Branch Rickey Sr, his death was attributed by a hospital spokesman to hepatitis.
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New Season Opens as Baseball Eyes Big Questions
The 1961 season starts after a preview in Washington where the White Sox defeated the Senators 4 3. Major leaguers face expansion and a slate of topics from managerial changes to rookie impact and veteran horizons.
Celtics Can End Series In Boston Final Tonight
Boston hosts the St. Louis Hawks at Boston Garden leading 3-1 in the best of seven. Bill Sharman and rookie Tom Sanders push the Celtics toward a fourth title in five years as Red Auerbach lauds Sharman’s all around playoff form and Sanders’ steady defense against Pettit and Schayes. The Hawks promise a fight, but Boston aims to clinch.
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Hawks Take 3-1 Win as Stanley Cup Quest Grows
The Chicago Black Hawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven. Stan Mikita and Ron Murphy scored key goals, with Murray Balfour adding a third. The fourth game moves to Detroit Wednesday.
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Giroux Wins Mile Race at Eastern Indoor Meet
Biddeford speed skater Don Giroux earned bronze in the 16 lap mile at the Eastern Indoor championships in Brighton Mass defeating top rivals Dick Ring and Jack Walsh. Teammate Priscille Thibeault, Maine leading woman skater, competed against Jeanne Ashworth who swept the three quarter and mile events. Local observers praised performances and potential with better practice facilities. Henry Paradis coached Miss Thibeault.
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Player becomes Masters champion first foreign-born winner
Gary Player of South Africa won the 1961 Masters at Augusta National with a 280 total, edging defending champion Arnold Palmer by one stroke. Charlie Coe nearly became the first amateur winner, finishing strong with rounds of 69 69, while Palmer finished with a double bogey on the 72nd hole. Palmer earned $12,000 for second, with Coe boosting his bid and other top finishers earning amid a tight leaderboard.
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