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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1963

Page

5

Celtics Need One More Win for 5th Title

Boston's 108 105 victory over Los Angeles put the Celtics one win from the NBA title in the best of seven series. Red Auerbach praised a fine team effort and the return of John Havlicek as Boston led throughout. Fred Schaus lamented the Lakers’ underperformance.

LOS Angeles Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics Boston Celts Red Auerbach Celtic Bob Cousy Lakers Auerbach Tom Sanders Jerry West Tom Heinsohn John Havlicek Havlicek Fred Schaus Laker

Biddeford High Drops Opener To Cheverus

Cheverus limited Biddeford to three hits as pitcher Ril O'Brien and teammates shut down the Tigers.Tom Thornton scored on a third inning walk followed by an outfield error, Pelletier singled, and a sequence produced two more runs. Bourque and Chenard labored on the mound for Cheverus while Napolitano, Ginty, Ward, and White contributed key hits as the Stags extended their lead with four runs in the fourth and two in the eighth and final frames.

Ril Ori O'Brien Stags Tigers Fang Bobby Bourque Jimard Tom Thornton Pelletier Thornton Bourque Alitano Ward Aable Pelleter White Napolitano Ginty Shevenall Chenard

A's Take Lead With Twin Bill Sweep In Angel Losses

Kansas City tops major league races as the Athletics surge to first behind back to back 3-2 wins over the Angels. George Alusik homered to spark the first game. Ed Charles drove in the decisive run in the second. Yankee lineup features Maris return, Mantle out. Sox, Tigers, Orioles, Indians share wins on Patriot's Day schedule.

Associated Press Kansas City Athletics Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland A’s George Alusik Bo Belinsky Bob Turley Angels Ed Charlies A's

Dodgers edge Astros as Koufax dominates with 14 strikeouts

Frank Howard and Junior Gilliam provided the early runs with Howard delivering a two run homer in the seventh inning after Gilliam opened with a double. Sandy Koufax allowed two hits through seven and struck out 14 in a 2-0 win, Dodgers’ first extra base hit in 31 innings. Other NL actions: Marichal sparkles in Giants win over Cubs, Mets beat Braves, Simmons beats Phillies, and rain suspends Reds-Pirates.

Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Houston Frank Howard Junior Gilliam Sandy Koufax Magic Namrs Howard Dodger Los Angeles Gilliam Koufax San Francisco Chicago Cubs Juan Marichel New York Mets Milwaukee Braves Simmons St. Louis Philadelphia Curt Simmons Cincinnati Pittsburgh Giants Larry Jackson Willie Mays Homer Willie McCovery Orlando Cepeda Tom Haller Marichal Cubs Ron Santo Lou Brock Mets Ron Hunt Frank Funk Ken McKenzie Hank Aaron Roger Craig Eddie Mathews Cards Curt Flood Chris Short Dick Groat Bill White Clay Dalrymple George Altman Tony Taylor

Dodgers edge Astros 20 win powered by Koufax gem

Sandy Koufax allowed two hits through seven innings and fanned 14 as the Dodgers defeated the Astros 20 to nothing. Ron Hunt drove in the Mets' decisive runs with a two run double in the ninth, lifting New York to a 5-4 victory and ending Milwaukee's seven game win streak.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Dodgers Houston Ron Hunt Mets New York Milwaukee

Baseball talent gap shocks Biddeford St Louis scrimmage

A reader notes local high school players show latent baseball talent but lack summer league play. The letter argues American Legion support could develop a Biddeford team, cites veterans’ age gaps, coach challenges, and calls for a community push to field and sustain a summer ball club.

St. Louis Biddeford Waterhouse Field American Legion Joseph Hanusek Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post Hanusek Randy Walker Dave Redmond Walker Saco American Legion Portland State Principals Association Babe Ruth Post

Roux Edges Kokkonen In Helsinki Heavyweight Bout

Paul Roux of France outpointed Pekka Kokkonen of Finland in Helsinki in a 10 round heavyweight contest. Dick French of Providence Rhode Island outpointed Billy Goodman of Norristown Pennsylvania in a 8 round bout in Woonsocket Rhode Island.

Helsinki Paul Roux France Pekka Kokkonen Finlan Woonsocket R.I Dick French Providence R. L Billy Goodman Norristown

Thornton Edges Westbrook With Run In Ninth

Thornton academy defeated Westbrook 4 3 at Saco Field in a ninth inning rally. McNabb reached third on a wild pitch, then scored on a wide throw during a pickoff attempt. Westbrook led 2 4 after early hits, but Thornton tied it in the seventh and won when Ray Chenard pitched relief, with Swan taking the loss.

Thornton Academy Saco Field Thornton McNabb Charley Belanger Westbrook Ricky Swan Blue Blazes Ken Luce Swan Bill Wark Maroon and Gold Paul Callahan Ed Hanson Dave McNabb Bob Kimball Kimball Dennis McNabb Ray Chenard

Minor Leaguers Register in Biddeford League Signups

Registration for boys aged 8 to 12 not in Little League will be held Sunday April 21 from 8 45 a m to 12 noon in the basement parish hall of St Andre church. Cards will be available April 22 at local schools and due back by 1 p m April 24. Illness or other good reason may be turned in to chairman Roger Coulombe at Lemire's Furniture Store by May 3.

Little League Biddeford St. Andre Church Roger Coulombe Lemire

Iday-Valerio Nunes Scores Upset Knockout in Miami

Milan fighter Iday Valerio Nunes defeats Harold Gomes in Miami, securing a dramatic knockout. Nunes improves to 185 percent in the ring and claims victory for Argentina under Fia authorities.

Milan Iday Valerio Nunes Argentina Harold Gomes Miami Fia

Public Hearings Set At State House In Augusta

Legal notices list hearings Tuesday April 23 1963 in Augusta in rooms at the State House. Retirements and Pensions at 1 30 p m Room 135 H P 1042 L D 1513 Resolve providing state pension for Guy TM Brown of Portland. Judiciary at 1 30 p m S P 556 L D 1492 An Act relating to dispensing of flammable liquids S P 33 L D 124 An Act to correct errors and inconsistencies in the Public Laws.

State House Augusta L. D Guy ™ Brown Portland

Classification Numbers Announcements Overview

A compact listing of classification ranges used in the paper for ads and notices. It enumerates sections from 1 to 90 with topics including Automotive, Business Service, Employment, Financial, Instruction, Live Stock, Merchandise, Rooms and Real Estate for Rent or for Sale. The catalog guides readers to locate ads by category and page markers.

Used Cars for Sale in Biddeford and Saco a Lot of 1960s Vans

Numerous listings from Smart's Used Cars in Saco and Reed Motor Co in Biddeford offering a wide range of used cars. Includes 1961 Dodge Lancer 1960 Dodge Pioneer Ford Fairlane Continental kit accessories 1958-1962 models from Ford Pontiac Buick Oldsmobile Plymouth Chevrolet and more with prices, contact numbers and hours.

DODGE Smart FORD O.K Saco Pontiac Reed Motor Co

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