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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1964

Page

6

Koufax Adds New Pitch In Grapefruit Debut

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax dazzled Mets hitters in a five inning exhibition, debuting a new blooper-like pitch alongside his famed fastball and curve. He struck out seven, leaving New York’s lineup with only two hits as L A won 5-3.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Koufax New York J. Paul Getty Sewell Sandy Mets Dodger Bob Miller Frank Thomas Los Angeles

Hayes Jones to retire after 1964 Olympics

Hayes Jones, regarded as America's top high hurdler, plans retirement after the 1964 Olympics where he is a strong favorite for gold. The article notes Jones dominated the event since 1960, with other leading contenders including Jaine Landgren Roy Hicks Willie May Bob Green and Dee Andrews.

San Francisco Hayes Jones America Detroit Jones Tokyo Jaine Landgren Roy Hicks Army Willie May Bob Green Southern Illinois Little Dee Andrews Long Beach State Rex Crawley Jim Allen Willie Atterberry Cawley University of Southern Atterberry Ron Whitney Occidental Jim Miller Colorado United States Rafer Johnson Ralph Boston Paul Herman

Boxing Results From Cities Report

Houston and New York show stoppages while Rochester features a points decision. Zora Fol ley halts Tod Herring in Houston. Frankie Olivera defeats Ossie Marcano in New York. Doug McLeod outpoints Duane Horseman in Rochester with ten rounds.

Associated Press Houston Tex Zora Folley Chandler, Ariz Tod Herring New York Frankie Olivera Ossie Marcano Puerto Rico Rochester Minn Doug McLeod Grand Rapids Mich Duane Horseman Chatfield

St Louis Hawks Look To Tie Western Lead In Final Tilt

St Louis Hawks can still tie the Golden State Warriors for the Western Division crown with a win in their season finale after beating Detroit 115 99. Cliff Hagan led with 24 points as Harry Gallatin rested veterans.

Associated Press St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Hawks Detroit San Francisco Warriors Louis Philadelphia New York Knickerbockers Boston Los Angeles St. Louis Harry Gallatin Pistons Cliff Hagan Celtics Knicks Bill Russell Sam Jones Jerry West Lakers A. Neuman Saco Thornton Pike Dick Agreste Dennie Dutremble Ray Arcand Roy & Perreault St. Francis College McIntyre Kelley

NBA Results and Standings Show Tight Eastern Race

Pro Basketball final scores Boston 127 New York 121 St Louis 115 Detroit 99 Los Angeles 121 Philadelphia 97. Eastern standings include Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia New York with Boston leading at 59 20 while St Louis and Detroit trail in Western division San Francisco St Louis Los Angeles Baltimore Detroit and others listed with records.

National Basketball Association THE Associated Press Boston New York St. Louis Detroit Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Baltimore Cincinnati Houston Angeles Milwaukee Kansas City Pittsburgh Washington Minnesota Chicago Cleveland

Six Rules For Effective Golf Chip Shots

A concise guide on improving chip play linking shorter backswing and precise setup. Emphasizes selecting the right club with minimal loft, landing spot three feet from the edge, keeping the head down, and a low backstroke to ensure control and accuracy. Practice reduces scores.

Wells Little League Meeting Scheduled

Adults interested in organizing a Wells Little League baseball group are asked to attend a meeting on Monday March 30 at 7 30 p m in the Wells Second Congregational Church parish house. All who wish to support the program including non coaches of any gender are invited.

Wells Wells Second Congregational Church

Bruins Start Fresh in NCAA Semifinals as season mindset shifts

UCLA faces Kansas State in the semifinals after a 28-0 regular season with coach John Wooden stating the team is starting anew. Michigan meets Duke while Kansas State and UCLA adjust after December results, with all four coaches emphasizing respect for opponents and renewed focus ahead of Friday’s game.

Kansas City UCLA Bruin John Wooden Bruins Kansas State Michigan Duke Dave Strack Wolverines Blue Devils Strack Deke Vic Bubas Tex Winter Kansas City Municipal Auditorium

Western Maine Bowling Tourney Opens in Biddeford

The Western Maine Bowling Proprietors Association hosts its second annual tournament at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford starting Saturday March 28 and running through April 26. Sixteen teams from Westbrook Augusta Biddeford Mexico Portland Scarborough Gorham Kennebunk Sebago Lewiston Sanford and Lewiston compete in men open teams with events for doubles singles and youth divisions.

Western Maine Bowling Proprietors Association Biddeford Maine Westbrook Augusta Mexico Portland Scarborough Gorham Kennebunk Sebago Lake Auburn Sanford Lewiston

Chicago blank New York in NHL action

The Chicago Black Hawks shut out the New York team 4 to 0 in a National Hockey League game. Toronto visits Montreal in Thursday’s schedule.

National Hockey League Associated Press Chicago New York Toronto Montreal

Chicago Hawks edge New York as league title chase tightens

The Chicago Black Hawks beat New York 4 0 to hold a two point lead in the NHL with 82 points to Montreal 80. Chicago closes season Sunday at Boston needing a win for 84 while Montreal can reach 86 with three games remaining. Glenn Hall posted his seventh shutout as Bobby Hull scored twice and Stan Mikita added an unassisted 39th, with Red Berenson scoring late for Chicago.

Associated Press Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League New York Hawks Montreal Canadiens Chicago Boston Toronto Glenn Hall Bobby Hall Golden Jet Hall Stan Mikita Mikita Hull Red Hay Jacques Plante

Conigliaro Bright Spot for Red Sox in Cactus League

In Scottsdale Tony Conigliaro, 19, rises as a bright spot for the Boston Red Sox in spring. The Revere native doubled and singled, contributing to a 3-3 tie before San Francisco pulled away. Boston, now 2-8 in Cactus League play, showcases Conigliaro as Pesky weighs him for regular outfield duty.

Scottsdale, Ariz Apr Tony Conigliaro Boston Red Sox Revere Mass Boston Pesky Conigliaro San Francisco Sox Bill Spanswick Wilson Giants Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Willie McCovey Jose Pagan Tony Horton Pagan Russ Nixon Cactus

Army Cadets surge to NIT semifinals upsetting Duquesne

Army with Silliman Kosciusko and Siegle upset Duquesne 67 65 in overtime to reach the NIT semifinals against Bradley. NYU rides a rally past Syracuse and DePaul into Thursday's game versus New Mexico Lobos after beating St Bonaventure.

NEW York NYU Violets Happy Hairston Barry Kramer Army Cadets Mike Silliman Joe Kosciusko Bob Siegle NYU Black Knights Hudson St. Bonaventure Drake Bea Bulldogs Des Moines Dick Ellis

Intramural Basketball Tigers versus Rams and More

Biddeford High School intramural games feature the Tigers led by Nava and Cote facing the Rams with Leclerc and Labonte, Cats clashing Bears with Whelan and Melerdick, and Birds meeting Hawks with Casey and Campbell, officials Boisvert Mor eau and Bellavance.

Biddeford High School Tigers Nava Cote Petrin Roberge Dorais Doyon Lemelin Rams Neault Saucier Leclercc Goulet Labonte Bergeron Aryette Tigers Cee Eer Ang Boisvert Moreau Cats Poirier Baigny Paquette Cyr Magnant Bears Whelan Plourde Donovan Melerdick Lavigne Iilent Bears Biddeford Junior High Birds Casey Bryant Stansberry Campbell Lamb Mc Wynne Carey Santyg Nason

Thornton Earns Right To Meet Biddeford In Finals

Blue Jays beat Owls to advance to the finals against Biddeford. Thorntons side led 40 to 26 at halftime with contributors including Draggittis Allen Evans Beaupre Bowker and Ganong while Biddeford and their players face a tough semifinal path in the state tournament.

Thornton Biddeford Blue Jay Draggittis Allen Evans Beaupre Bowker Frechette Caras Busse Cotsifas G Quellette Ganong Poirier Cohan Robins Bellavance Moreau

Thornton Academy Edges St Louis To Reach Biddeford Final

Thornton Academy defeated St Louis 74 to 65 in the Biddeford Activities Association basketball semifinal at Steve White Memorial Gym. St Louis was eliminated from the double elimination tournament as Thornton advanced to face Biddeford.

Biddeford Activities Association Steve White Thornton Academy St. Louis Ken Pike Dick Bergeron Bob Polackwich Don Caouette Eric Cote Bob Wade George Gauthier Roger Miles Ken Dolby St. Louis High Thornton Biddeford Maroon Eages

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