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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1963

Page

5

Dodgers Fight to Score as Colts Edge Dodgers in 12th

Dodgers manager Walt Alston frets over lack of scoring as Los Angeles falls 1-2 to Houston in 12 innings. Howie Goss delivers the decisive run with a bases loaded line drive off Ed Roebuck, driving in Al Spangler in the 12th.

Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Alston Houston Dick Farrell Colts Kensus City Ed Rakow A's Minnesota Rakow Farrell Ouston Ole Miller Miller New York Mets Carl Warwick Howie Goss Pittsburgh Goss Ed Roebuck al Spangler

Boxing Card At Lewiston Is Canceled By Promoter

Promoter Chick Wegereles canceled Monday's boxing card at Lewiston City Hall after two prelim fighters withdrew by phone. He said he will not promote again until fall and cited an advance money demand from Canada. The event was to feature Bob Fosmire and Augie Simmons in the main bout. The distraction overshadowed by other notes includes Dodgers scoring and the Mets travel miles in 1962.

Chick Wergeles Lewiston City Hall Wegerles New York Canada Wergeles Bob Fosmire Augie Simmons

Player Takes Tumble In Greensboro Tourney

In Greensboro the Greater Greensboro Open sees Gary Player drop from first to a tie for 17th after a rough round as Doug Sanders posts a 61 to surge to a halfway lead at 138. Dave Marr sits two back at 136, with Mayer Aaron Fairfield and Nagle tied for third at 137. Sam Snead and Jimmy Clark stand at 138, with eight players at 139.

Greensboro N.C Gary Player Doug Sanders Georgia Dave Marr New Rochelle N.Y Sedgefield Country Club Dick Mayer Tom Aaron Don Fairfield Kel Nagle Sam Snead Jimmy Clark

East Biddeford Little League Registration Set

Registration for East Biddeford Little League will be Tuesday April 16 at 7 30 p m at the Eagles home on Birch Street Biddeford Boys aged nine to twelve who have not yet turned thirteen by August 1 are eligible Boundaries run east along Main Alfred Five Points and Elm toward the Arundel town line to Biddeford Pool and Hills Beach Last year rosters must register new applicants need a birth certificate Tryouts will be announced Tuesday night Boys already in the Minor league may try out Officers include President Mike Nanes Vice President Mike Hanson Secretary James Townsend Treasurer Roland Thibault Coaches list and umpires named League games at Waterhouse field

East Biddeford Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Lower Main Street Alfred Street Five Points Elm Street Arundel Town Biddeford Pool Hills Beach Mike Nanes Mike Hanson James Townsend Roland Thibault Eddie Myers Ray Vachon Councel Chagnon Ray Gagnon Mel Chretien Ellis Bob Nantel Bing Laliberte Eagies Don Macomber Joe Berthiname Butlers Ray Nolette Lou Lauzier Ray Latellier Ray Arthur Rizas Eddie Bergeron Raylandry Armand Bergeron Paul Ross Waterhouse Field

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

The league standings show Orioles and Yankees leading the AL with Baltimore at 3 0 1 0 and New York at 2 1 7 1. In the West, Chicago and Minnesota trail, while Los Angeles and Cleveland battle for playoff positioning. Friday results include Houston 2 Los Angeles 1 in 12 innings, with several games on the slate for the weekend and a lone Monday schedule.

Associated Press W. L. Pet G.B. Baltimore New York Chicago Minnesota Los Angeles Eoee Cleveland Washington Kansas City Detroit Boston Baltimore San Francisco Podedetbia Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis

Driver Compact Favored by Maine House

The Maine House approved the Judiciary Committee’s favorable report on a bill to join an interstate license compact. The pact would suspend or revoke Maine licenses for violations in other member states and share conviction records between states.

Augusta House Judiciary Committee Maine

Ewbank Likely Named Titans Coach and GM

Rumors say Weeb Ewbank will become coach and general manager of the New York Titans. David Werblin, leading a five man group, plans a press conference to confirm. no contract signed yet though a deal is believed near. Ewbank, formerly Baltimore Colts coach, had been linked to the position for weeks.

New York Weeb Ewbank New York Titans David Sonny) Werblin Ewbank Baltimore Colts National Football League Titans Jimmy Cannon New York Journal-American

Detroit Howes To Snap Slump On Home Ice

The Detroit Red Wings, down 2-0 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the best of seven semifinal, seek a home-ice boost at Olympia Stadium to avoid a sweep. Coach Sid Abel says home advantage could help, noting strong season performance and prior success at home.

Detroit Howes Detroit Detroit Red Wings Toronto Gordie Howe Wings Maple Leaf Red Wings Maple Leafs Olympia Stadium Olympia Maple Leaf Gardens Sid Abel Chicago

Williams Favored Over Ernie Terrell in Philadelphia Bout

Cleveland Williams is the favorite to beat Ernie Terrell in a 10 round nationally televised bout at the Arena. The fight may trigger Pennsylvania boxing changes after Francesco Velasce's death. Gov. Scranton will meet with the State Athletic Commission to discuss a six month moratorium and a bill to outlaw boxing. Williams, 30, has 46 knockouts in 61 bouts with 10 wins by decision and four losses.

Philadelphia Cleveland Williams Ernie Terrell Pennsylvania William M. Scranton State Athletic Commission Francesco Velasce Carbondale State Senate Williams

Celtics Seek fifth straight NBA title and sixth in seven

Boston faces Los Angeles in the 1960s era finals after seven game semifinals. Bob Cousy is honored as captain while Tom Heinsohn regains form after weight loss and injury and the Celtics aim to prove they are not over the hill. The series starts in Boston with $21 000 to the winner and $14 000 to the loser.

Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Los Angeles Boston Garen Tommy Heinsohn Lakers Bob Cousye Cincinnati St. Louis Heinsohn Tommy

Tommy Davis Named NFL Punting Leader

Tommy Davis led the NFL in punting after 48 attempts for a 45.6 average. He topped Los Angeles kicker Anny Villanueva, with Sam Baker of Dallas third at 45.4 and Yale Lary 45.3 for Detroit. San Francisco claimed the team title largely on Davis.

New York Tommy Davis Davis Los Angles Anny Villanueva Sam Baker Dallas Detroit Yale Los Angeles Villanueva Rams

Pitching duel seals 6-0 win for A's over Minnesota

Ed Rakow pitches shutout as Lenny Green hits a leadoff double and Vic Power adds an eighth inning single to power the Athletics past Minnesota 6-0. The scoring drive comes in a game where Chicago Colts reliever Howie Goss drives in the deciding run in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers, while Sonny Liston dominates a bout with Williams. Terrell posts 31-4 record with 16 knockouts in 35 fights.

Associated Press Ed Rakow A's Lenny Green Vic Power Minnesota Howie Goss Colts Los Angeles Dodgers

Yonkers newcomer adds unknown factor in Jefferson Pace race

Irish Grattan faces Scotch Abbe and Scotch Time at Rockingham Park for the $6 000 Jefferson Pace with a Yonkers debutante and driver changes adding a new variable. Notables include Irish Grattan Ralph Spencer driven by Marcel Dostie and the fast Scotch Time Ralph Spencer who won 2 03 3 last week. Al Winger now handles Captain Bob replacing Telepace as several entries mix in for next week ASC Atlantic Seaboard Circuit prep.

Salem N.H Ralph Spencer al Sam Chockoyette Rebel Dave Legum Ensign Goose al Winger Captain Bob Scotch Time Tommy McInnis Maine McInnis

Marquand Warns Angels Pitchers Over Night Life

Rube Marquard, 73, warns Angels lefties Bo Belinsky and Jean Chance to avoid late night crowds. He cites curfew fines after Chance and Belinsky struggled in recent starts and recalls his own hard driving early career under John McGraw.

LOS Angeles Rube Marquard Los Angeles Angels Rima Donnas Bo Belirsky Jean Chance New York Giant Angel Fred Haney Chicago White Sox Angels Marquard Giants

Injured Ankle Sidelines Gene Conley for Two Weeks

Boston manager Johnny Pesky faces pitching troubles as Gene Conley is sidelined by a badly swollen left ankle for at least two weeks possibly a month. Righthanded rookie Dave Morehead will start against Washington as Conley’s injury limits options.

Washington Boston Dave Morehead Johnny Pesky Gene Conley Conley New York National Basketball Association Sox Pesky Jerry Stephenson Bill Monbouquette Tom Cheney

Public hearings set by Maine legislature on economic development bills

Maine state house committees schedule hearings on April 16 1963 including Appropriations and Financial Affairs and Sea and Shore Fisheries. Bills cover matching funds for local chambers planning aid county wide industrial programs and regional development plans with times from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. The notice also advertises a 1957 Ford Convertible for sale with optional snow treads at 775 dollars.

State House Augusta Chambers of Commerce L. D Aroostook Lincoln County

Kennebunkport Officials Set Hearing On Hotel Liquor License

The Municipal Officers of Kennebunkport will convene at the Municipal Offices at 10 A.M. on Tuesday April 16 1963 to consider the application by The Shawmut Inn d b a The Small Hotel Corporation for a part time spirituous and vinous liquor license. Selectmen M Abbott Pendergast L Clifford Maling Charles R Butts preside.

Kennebunkport Shawmut Inn M. Abbott Pendergast L. Clifford Maling Charles R. Butts

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