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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1963

Page

6

NCAA Finale Televised Nationally For First Time

The NCAA finals will be shown nationwide for the first time this year. Sports Network Inc. expects up to 140 outlets to carry the 9 35 p.m. EST game from Freedom Hall Louisville. Semifinals Thursday feature Duke vs Chicago Loyola and Cincinnati vs Oregon State with regional telecasts planned.

Louisville NCAA Toay Sports Network Inc Sports Network Cincinnati Duke Chicago Loyola Oregon State Freedom Hall Cin College Park East Lansing Mich Lawrence, Kan Provo Utah

DeNucci Wins Unanimous Decision Over Pusateri in Boston

In Boston Garden Joe DeNucci, Newton, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Mike Pusateri, Dedham, improving his record to 31-4-2. DeNucci opened a cut over Pusateri's eye and had his best round in the sixth while both weighed 167. Four other 10 rounders saw New England champions defending titles: Dick French stopped Paul Christie, Tommy Haden retained the featherweight crown by stopping Georgie Colton, Larry Carney kept the NE middleweight title by stopping Willie Green, and Arnold Brower extended his win streak to 11 with a decision over Ted Williams.

Boston Joe DeNucci Mike Pusateri Boston Garden DeNucci Newton Dedham Pusateri New England Dick French Warwick Paul Cristie Arlington Tommy Haden Providence R.I Georgie Colton Tewksbury Larry Carney Lowell Willie Green R.L Arnold Brower Hartford Conn Ted Williams Associated Press Mass R. I Paul Christie

Tevil Hole Stops Arreola In Tight Bout In LA

In Los Angeles Tevil Hole of San Diego defeated Rielero Arreola of Mexico in a close boxing match. Hole outweighed his opponent 154 to 147 pounds, securing a knockout finish in the ninth round.

Los Angeles Tevil Holeman San Diego Calif Rielero Arreola Mexico

Post Asked To Retract Grid Fix Charge Story

The Saturday Evening Post is urged to retract an article accusing Wallace Butts and Alabama Coach Paul Bryant of colluding to fix the Georgia Alabama game. The move aims to allow a potential libel suit for damages under Georgia law. Police and state officials may interview involved parties as part of a broader inquiry ordered by Gov. Sanders.

Post Atlanta Saturday Evening Post Wallace Butts Alabama Paul Bryant Georgia Butts University of Georgia Bryant Curtis Publishing Co Philadelphia Butt William Schroder Eugene Cook Cook Johnny Griffith O. C. Aderhold Frank Graham Jr Carl E. Sanders George Burnett Burnett

Angels Belt Boston in California Spring Tilt

In Palm Springs California the Los Angeles Angels routed the Boston Red Sox 7 1 as Bill Monbouquette was rattled for six innings. Frank Malzone hit a 400 foot homer for Boston while Lee Thomas drove in three with a three run shot for the Angels. Ken Hunt led the winners with three hits.

Palm Springs Calif Los Angeles Angels Red Sox Frank Malzone Johnny Pesky Angels Boston Earl Wilson Bill Monbouquette Sox Malzone Chuck Schilling Carl Yastrzemski Russ Nixon Los Angeles Mombo Lee Thomas Albie Pearson Dean Chance Sam Jones Dan Osinski Jack Lamabe Monbouquette Dick Radatz Ken Hunt Hunt Kansas City A’s Pittsburgh Pirates Fort Myers Fla Julio Goray Buccaneers New York Mets New York Yankees St. Petersburg Roger Craig al Jackson Larry Burright Yanks Ralph Terry Mets Washington Ken Retzer Milwaukee Braves Senators West Palm Beach

Gordie Howe Nears Sixth NHL Scoring Title

Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings appears to have sealed his sixth scoring title with 81 points as the NHL heads into its final week. Howe leads Andy Bathgate of the New York Rangers by six points with three games left, tallying 35 goals and 46 assists. The Vezina race remains close, with Chicago’s Glenn Hall allowing 172 goals against and Jacques Plante of Montreal close behind at 171.

Montreal Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Howe Andy Bathgate New York Rangers Glenn Hall Chicago Jacques Plante

Chamberlain Seals Fourth Straight NBA Scoring Title

Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors won his fourth consecutive NBA scoring title for the 1962-63 season, totaling 3,586 points in 80 games for a 44.8 average and setting a new field goal percentage standard at .528. Elgin Baylor finished second with 2,719 points and a 34.0 average.

NEW York Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Chamberlain Walt Bellamy Chicago Zephyrs Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Roy

Terry Says ERA Better Indicator Than Home Runs

Fort Lauderdale AP Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees signals he will accept another year atop the majors in home runs as long as his name appears next to winning pitcher in box scores. He notes 299 innings last year as the club’s top right handed workhorse since 1928 and cites his 39 starts and 23 victories while stressing ERA as a better gauge of pitching than home run totals. He allowed 40 homers in 1962, many in games already decided for New York.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Ralph Terry New York Yankees Yankees George Pipgras Waite Hoyt Pipgras Terry Don Drysdale Yanks

Exhibition Baseball Results From Monday

The Associated Press reports Monday results with nine exhibitions. New York N tied Milwaukee 1 1, Washington beat Baltimore 4 0 in 11 innings, Kansas City and Pittsburgh tied 4 4 in 12 innings, Philadelphia beat Minnesota 6 5 in 13, Cleveland routed Chicago N 16 6, Houston defeated San Francisco 14 5, and Los Angeles A beat Boston 7 1. Schedule lists upcoming fixtures across Florida venues with daily pairings and locations.

Milwaukee Washington Kansas City Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Philadelphia Minnesota Chicago Los Angeles Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Houston San Francisco Boston Orlando Lakeland Fort Myers New York St. Petersburg Mesa Tucson Sarasota Bradenton Palm Springs Tampa Vero Beach Clearwater Lake St. . Petersburg Phoenix Fort Lauderdale Scottsdale

Boston card results feature several close decisions

In Boston last night boxing cards saw Joe DeNucci outpoint Mike Pusateri in a 10 round welterweight bout while Arnold Brower edged Ted Williams over 10. Larry Carney stopped Willie Green in 2 rounds, Tommy Haden stopped George Colton in 5, and Dick French outpointed Paul Christie over 10.

Als Finish Third With 2264 Points In Meet

Als finished third with 2,264 points, averaging 28.3 per event. The result places Als among the top competitors in the regional meet, contributing to the team’s overall score and standings.

Als

Sluggers Portrait Home Run Parade Across Expos

Sluggers on a spring training home run barrage across the grapefruit and cactus circuits set 26 homers in 10 exhibition games. Johnny Orsino led the Orioles with three homers in a 4-3 win over the Reds in Tampa. Other sluggers included Tito Francona, Nellie Mathews, Stan Williams, and Ron Santo among multiple clubs as spring results highlighted the season's power surge.

Associated Press Johnny Orsino Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Reds Tampa Orsino Phoenix Ariz Colts Giants Jim Wynn Ellis Burton George Williams Houston Ed Bailey Jose Cardenal Chicago Cubs Nelson Mathews Cleveland Indians Nogales Ron Santo Billy Williams Chicago Tito Francona Indians Rocky Colavito Norm Cash Gus Triandos Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cards Lakeland Fla Bengals Bob Anderson Deacon Jones Sandy Koufax Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Dodgers Sarasota Ron Dodgers Cookie Rojas Bill Pleis Philadelphia Phils Minnesota Twins Orlando Bob Allison Twins

Ramos Faces Weight Challenge Before Dodger Stadium Titles

Challenger Ultiminio Ramos weighed two pounds over 126 pounds at the original weigh in, triggering urgent conditioning before the title defense against Davey Moore at Dodger Stadium. Other principals on the card remained near limits as rain washed out the earlier schedule.

Los Angeles Ultiminio Sugar) Ramos Davey Moore Dodger Stadium Mexico City Moore Cuba Ramos Associated Press Eara Emile Griffith New York Luis Rodriguez Miami Fla Raymundo Battling Torres Reynosa Mex Roberto Cruz The Philippines

Ski Conditions in New England and Nearby Mountains

New England ski reports show a mix of conditions across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with reports of powder on Sugarloaf Mount Abram and Mt Mansfield as well as granular and wet conditions at several resorts including Cannon Mountain Waterville Valley and Loon Mountain. Weather tabs note ranges from 4 to 8 on the scale with many hills rated good to excellent in places.

Maine Bald Mt Rangley Tamford Abram Locke Mills Pleasant Mt Bridgton Saddleback Rangley Sugarloaf Kingfield Sunday River Bethel New Hampshire Jackson Cranmore N. Conway King Pine E. Madison Mittersill Franconia Whittier W. Dempee Waterville Valley Wildcat Pinkham Notch Arrowhead Claremont Gunstock Dartmouth Skiway Lyme Fitzwiliam King Ridge New London Moose Mt Brookfield Mount Sunapee Newbury Pats Peak Henniker

LL to Meet at Saco Recreation Center

Little League will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Saco Recreation Center. Heading the agenda will be formulative plans for the 1962 season.

Saco-Ole Orchard Beach Little League Saco Recreation Center

Hockey results shows upcoming matchups and schedule

The schedule lists Detroit at Chicago for Monday. Wednesday’s games include Montreal at Toronto and Boston at New York. Conference pacing and times not specified.

Associated Press Detroit Chicago Montreal Toronto Boston New York

Scheduling Is Checker Game By JIM BECKER

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle drafts the 1963 NFL schedule in New York, balancing 14 teams and conflicts with baseball, Olympic constraints, and venues. The process aims for a fair mix of weak versus strong opponents, with open dates, cold weeks in Green Bay and Minnesota, and clashes around the World Series and Chicago games. The stakes exceed $15 million in gate receipts plus nearly $8 million in TV contracts, shaping a high stakes planning session.

Associated Press NEW York Minnesota George Halas Chicago Bears San Francisco Giants Rockefeller ‘Center Pete Rozelle NFL Rozelle Green Bay Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago National Petroleum Conference Packers Wrigley Field Halas New York Yankees Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Checkers

Nationals Royals Open Pro Playoffs Tonight

Syracuse Nationals host Cincinnati Royals in the 1963 Eastern Division semifinals. The winner advances to face the Boston Celtics in the division final. Western Division semifinals start Wednesday with the Hawks at Detroit Pistons in St. Louis.

Syracuse N.Y Syracuse Nationals Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks Detroit Pistons

Ramsey Leans Syracuse Over Cincinnati In Playoff Preview

Boston AP Frank Ramsey, the ailing Celtics star, backs Syracuse to beat Cincinnati in the preliminary eastern playoffs opener. He cites home court and depth as keys while noting the team hopes to finish strong for Bob Cousy and adjust his pulled hamstring. Trainer says muscle irritation, not tear, but recovery needed.

Boston Frank Ramsey Celtic Syracuse Cincinnati Nats Ramsey Celtics Bob Cousy Buddy LeRoux

NBA Playoff Matchups Start Best-of-5 Series

Cincinnati faces Syracuse in a best-of-five opener on Wednesday in the first round. Detroit travels to St Louis for the other series opener as the playoff slate begins with two best-of-five games.

Cincinnati Syracuse Detroit St. Louis

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