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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1963
Page
6
The Los Angeles Angels, after a midseason slump, won 6-4 in 10 innings at Cleveland. Ken Hunt drove in the decisive run after a Torres double and Wagner was walked, with a Cleveland error scoring the final run. Other MLB results included the Yankees' 6-2 win over Kansas City and the Orioles routing Detroit 9-0.
In Chicago the College All-Stars meet the Green Bay Packers in the midsummer classic on Friday night. The game has long served as a showcase for collegians aiming for pro camps with many destined for the NFL or AFL and future battles against All-Star squads at Soldier Field. It recalls past heroes like Sammy Baugh Cecil Isbell Johnny Kovatch Don Hutson and Otto Graham and highlights the long standing bridge between college football stars and professional leagues.
Mets take first place after three rounds in the Biddeford Memorial Field Junior League with 6-3 record. Red Sox sit ½ game back in second. White Sox and Yankees follow. League notes include five girls on rosters and praise from supervisor Bob Cote. Full schedules outline late July into mid August with matches involving Red Sox Yankees Mets White Sox.
Sonny Liston collected the Fighter of the Month award after another first round knockout of Floyd Patterson in New York. Ring Magazine rankings shifted Cassius Clay rose to top contender while Doug Jones and Ernie Terrell moved to Nos. 2 and 3 with Patterson dropping to fourth.
Major League Stars pitching saw Tracy Stillard of the Mets hold the Dodgers to four hits in a 4-1 victory that trimmed Los Angeles NL lead to 32 games over San Francisco. Brooks Robinson drove in four runs with a two-run homer and two singles as the Orioles routed the Tigers 9-0.
Pancho Castaneda of San Jose California and Pete Acera of the Philippines disputed a bout ending in a draw. The match drew attention as both fighters showed steady technique and ring endurance, with neither claiming victory.
In Dunedin Florida Arnold Townsend leads the top money list with 96,995 while Jack Nicklaus trails with 79,590. The PGA money race places Tony Lema fourth at 62,513 and Gary Player fifth at 77,3.
Boston manager John Pesky tabbed Bob Heffner to face the Twins as Minnesota, shifting from power to small ball, sought a fifth win in six visits to Fenway Park. The Twins used a timely single spree, sparked by Vic Wertz’s bases loaded hit, to beat Boston 6 3.
In Blackpool England chief Calderwood 172 pounds stopped Ron Redrup 1742 to keep the British light heavyweight title. Also in Fresno Gabe Terrolle 146% knocked out Limas 147 Albuquerque and Fred Roots 1554 Sacramento knocked out Eddie Pace 1564 Los Angeles.
The New York Mets halted their 22 game road losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers as Tracy Stallard fired a four hitter and improved to 4-9. Willie Mays and Willie McCovey led the San Francisco Giants to a 10- city victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Biddeford’s Guy Garon contends for the vacant Portland Sea Hawks quarterback job as veteran Butch Songin sits out this fall. Ken Parady challenges him with a Saturday evening showdown at St Louis High Field in a shake down game. Willie Greenlaw peaks at halfback while Binky Smith Les Wells Lenny King Dale Curry Al Daigle and Larry Chadwick fill out a heavy line with Marsman Estes Davis Drouin and Meehan locking the interior for the Sea Hawks.
Tuesday results show New York 6 Kansas City 5 and Baltimore 9 Detroit 0. Other summaries list Chicago 5, and Minnesota 6 over Boston 3, while Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 6 to what appears as an incomplete box. Upcoming games include Kansas City at New York and Chicago at Washington.
Only the Cincinnati at St. Louis game is scheduled on page 14 sports. No other matchups listed for today.
Kennebunk residents unite to aid Jim and Mrs Congdon after illness ends work in shoe making. A fund at Ocean National Bank channels all donations. Local sports mix includes Kennebunk All-Stars vs National Colts at Memorial Field. Also urged by lifeguards to guard against fishing hooks and dead fish on beaches.
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