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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1962
Page
5
Doug Sanders urges golfers to rely on iron play over power on par 4s. He recommends a wide stance, light grip, and simple swing to reach greens with 4, 5, and 6 irons. He cites Jerry Barber as evidence that smart club selection matters more than distance.
Western Maine title challengers ro rolloff to decide next challengers will be at 20th Century lanes Sunday April 29 with 3 30 pm and 8 pm shifts. Entries due by Thursday April 26 to Nick Gillis. Local bowlers including Don Patchell John Piacentini Herb McBride and others expected to enter.
The Associated Press reports no games Friday or Saturday with Sundays set for Toronto at Chicago. Toronto holds a 3-2 lead in the best of seven series.
Boston coach Red Auerbach said the Celtics remain champions until beaten after clinching a historic fourth consecutive NBA playoff crown. He praised Bill Russell, Sam and KC Jones, Bob Cousy, and the role players while noting injuries and external pressure shaped this title run.
World lightweight champion Joe Brown of Houston defends his title for the twelfth time in a 15 round bout with Carlos Ortiz of New York. The 35 year old holder is a betting favorite as about 7,000 spectators are expected and ABC will televise at 10 p.m. EST. Ortiz, 25, seeks his first title in his 41st pro fight and has pressed for the chance for three years.
Toronto Maple Leafs hope John Bower returns to the nets as they seek a decisive victory in Chicago Stadium to close the Stanley Cup final against the Black Hawks. The series stands 3-2 after Toronto won 4-2 in semifinal play, withGame 7 if needed set for Tuesday in Toronto.
Biddeford faces Cheverus and Thornton meets South Portland in two 2 pm games at Portland and Waterhouse Field with Westbrook at St Louis Alumni Field in St Louis. Civil defense officials in Geneseo urge using nearby salt mines as a city sized fallout shelter, 900 to 1200 feet underground.
Boston. Don Schwall, 1961 AL rookie of the year, starts today against Detroit to end his 0-2 start in the Red Sox golden anniversary Fenway Park game. Detroit sends Frank Lary to the mound as Boston notes a high strike zone in the American League compared to the National League per Eddie Bressoud.
In the Twin City title match, challenger Lou Lachance built a 67 pin edge over champion Don Saucier after ten strings. Lachance totaled 1188 to Saucier 1121 as both bowled solid games with only one under 100. The rematch continues next weekend at 20th Century lanes with Lachance seeking to extend his advantage.
Registration for East Biddeford Little League players set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Eagles home Birch Street. Eligible boys ages nine to 12 who have not yet turned 13 by August 1 must register with a birth certificate and adult present. Tryouts, roster rules, and league officials are listed. games will be at Waterhouse field.
The standings show Chicago New York and Los Angeles leading with records around .667 .625 and .600. Friday results include Baltimore 5 Washington 4 Kansas City 7 Chicago 4 Minnesota 9 Los Angeles 7 in 10 innings. Today lists Cleveland at New York Kansas City at Chicago Detroit at Boston Baltimore at Washington Minnesota at Los Angeles with several doubleheaders.
Boston notes Fenway Park’s 56th anniversary as the Red Sox prep for a 1912 era celebration. American League figures and surviving players from the original Fenway lineup receive tributes before a Detroit game. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to perform period songs as Buck O'Brien starts for Boston.
A fine field of trotters headlines The Brewster trot at Rockingham Park with White Foot Joe aiming for a third win in five starts. Rapid's Son and Duke of Decatur chase a second win. Landmark Pal Joey Prince Jamie Philomel Wendy Kay and Jerry Dean also race in the supporting B class. Pacers race twice as Rock fans look to outdraw last week’s $557,622 wagering. Shipping in is Winning Adios, a $50,000 four year old purchased at Yonkers, now training with Keith Waples.
President Eliot Fink calls a Wednesday 7 p m meeting of the Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League at the Saco Municipal courtroom to plan tryouts and discuss extensive fence remodeling. Officers parents and Mothers are invited to attend.
Rollins of the Twins drove in two with a second inning single and scored the game winning run in the 10th as Los Angeles fell 9-7. Pitcher Jerry Walker of the Athletics allowed four hits before leaving in the eighth, improving to 2-0 in a 7-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Maine officials announced Sebago Lake is ice free and opened for heavy fishing over the weekend. They expect most lakes in York and Cumberland counties to be ice free by week’s start.
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