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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
6
Dodgers enjoy a day of rest while rivals stumble. Phillies rally to beat the Giants 3 1, widening Los Angeles lead from three and a half to four games as Houston edged San Francisco 5 4 a week earlier.
Stan Musial, 42, announced plans to retire at season's end after 22 major league seasons with the Cardinals. In a Grant's Farm ceremony he said baseball has been his life and he will remain with the club in a continuing capacity. He will operate a St. Louis restaurant and run a bat firm while continuing as a Cardinals affiliate.
The Dodgers leading the National League since July 2 face fatigue among ace pitchers Don Drysdale Sandy Koufax and Johnny Podres. Drysdale reports stiff arms and fatigue while Podres relies on trainers to maintain arm condition. The trio warns that lack of run support could worsen wear as close games strain the staff.
In Atlanta, Wally Butts wept at the witness stand amid a libel suit from Curtis Publishing Co claiming he helped rig the 1962 Georgia Alabama game. The seventh day of testimony saw jurors heard speculation and more calls for statements as financial questions hovered.
York Heel edges Lyn-Flex 16 4 in seven innings while Cyanamid defeats Webs 12 1. Cartier and McLeod led York Heel with multiple RBIs and homers, Rousselle won on the mound for York Heel, Masse took the loss. Standings show TWUA at 21-4, York Heel 21-6, Cyanamid 21-2.
On July 1961, Butts disclosed a net worth of around 205000 but denies accuracy, saying his financial condition has changed. He testified the statement accompanied applications for small loan licenses and noted ownership in six small loan firms while acknowledging past losses and home sale in Athens.
In Oxford Maine Benny Friedman former Michigan star runs a quarterback study camp with six pupils including Colgate Colby and Hobart players. The program emphasizes forward passing, quarterbacking, field generalship and strategy to build confidence and logical play for the fall season.
Glenn Cunningham, famed Kansas miler, now 53, runs a 22 mile east Wichita Wild Animal Farm that has sheltered 7,000 underprivileged children over 16 years. The effort, built around helping at risk youths with animal care, may close as funds have run dry though the Cunninghams with 11 children of their own kept the venture alive by small admissions.
In a high school style box score, Eagles edge Elks 4 to 2 as Nicholas earns the win and Fleurent takes the loss. Key hits include Ber geron and Boucher with two-base punch outs and RBI tallies by Boissonneault and Antonakos.
Boxing results from New Bedford and Saersfield show Frankie Olivera from New York winning on points at 159 pounds over Carney of Lowell. Prince Rudy of Compton and McCarvey of Phoenix also out pointed in separate bouts at 159 and 188 pounds respectively.
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