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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1962

Page

6

Cardinals Boost Spring Win Streak in Exhibition Play

The St Louis Cardinals extended their spring training run to nine straight wins with an 8 7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, moving to 12 4 atop the preseason standings as John Anderson pitched three scoreless innings and Julio Goray, Rex Johnston and Ken Boyer supplied key hits.

Associated Press St. Louis Florida NLC Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Byittsburgh Bob Dale John Anderson Julio Goray Rex Johnston Ken Boyer Colts Houston Olts San Francisco Giants Roman Mejias Hal Smith Milwaukee Braves Chicago White Sox

Warriors Stun Celtics In Comeback To Even Series

Wilt Chamberlain dominated Bill Russell as the Philadelphia Warriors erased a 11-point deficit to defeat Boston 113 106 in Convention Hall. York Larese sparked bench play with key baskets and two steals while Guy Rodgers and Paul Arizin contributed. Chamberlain 42 points 16 in final quarter 37 rebounds. Russell 9 points 20 rebounds Heinsohn led Celtics with 24.

Philadelphia AP Frank McGuire Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Warriors Boston Guy Rodgers McGuire Celtics Convention Hall York Larese North Carolina Larese Paul Arizin Rodgers Tom Gola Gola Utes Chamberlain Bob Cousy Tom Heinsohn Russell Heinsohn

Downes Predicts KO Victory In Boston Title Fight

Terry Downes, holder of one disputed middleweight title section, vows to KO Paul Pender in the eighth round of their 15 round bout at Boston Garden on April 7. Downes says Pender, once a Brookline fireman, is the sharpest opponent he’s faced, and he’s ready to prove English champions can win in the U.S. The Briton notes past injuries but confirms both his left hand and nose are healed.

Boston Terry Downes Paul Pender Boston Garden Brookline Downes Pender London New York Barbara Wendy United States U.S Massachusetts Europe National Boxing Association Gene Fullmer Benny Kid Paret

Colorado Taps Unknown For Football Coach

Colorado regents selected 33-year-old alumni secretary Bud Davis to lead football, despite five years of high school coaching. Davis faced a volatile meeting with players who threatened revolt, and his appointment followed the resignation of Bob Chilotti and amid fallout from Sonny Grandelius’s firing for recruiting violations. Forty-five players endorsed Ghilotti before the regents’ Denver session.

Boulder Colo William E Bud Davis University of Colorado Regents Colorado Davis Everett Sonny) Grandelius Bob Chilotti Regents Denver Ghilotti

Maine fishing rules shift reopen dates and bag limits

The 1962 Maine fishing regulations booklet is urged as changes take effect from the 100th legislature. Opening water seasons now begin last Saturday in April in Oxford Cumberland and York counties and many ponds. the general bag limit drops to 10 fish per day for salmon trout togue and black bass, with a seven and one half pound aggregate weight limit. Read the booklet to know live bait rules and other provisions. copies available from city or town clerks or the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game in Augusta.

Maine Oxford Cumberland York Counties Kennebec Knox Franklin, Hancock Lincoln Waldo York Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Augusta Oxford County Mexico Dixfield Lewiston High

Pastime Lanes League Week Twenty Three Summary

In Pepperell the Pastime Lanes standings show Steam Rollers leading with 397 team total and 1,237 team points, while Jokers top with 1,698 team total and Boll Weevils 598 high series. St Andre High School League features Chargers and Slow Pokes atop lanes with Chargers at 1,154 team total and 389 best single. Notre Dame leads Holy Name League with 1,554 team total and J Ridaudo 143 high single. Left Overs Mercantile notes Caron's Market at 60 20 and Salle Chariie 39-41 with 1,495 team total. SLAA Ladies League data incomplete.

Holy Name Notre Dame Ereeerees Holy Cross E. Veekeyx St. Malys Sereerveee Boston College J. Ridaudo Caron’s Langings Salle Chariie Biddeford Distributors Caron’s Mar F. Boisvert ST. Louis Wildcats Boll-Weevils Royal Pinsecords Boll-Wevils High R. Petiteens R. Petit Afl-Cio Victor Canzano the Brats Me Jets Seeeeeeraereere Untouchables Erenreenere Slick Chicks Goofers T. Lizette B Foresman P. Guertin B. Thomes

NBA Playoffs Tuesday Results and Schedule

Los Angeles defeated Detroit 111 to 106 to take a 3-0 series lead. Philadelphia beat Boston 113 to 106 to even the series at 1-1. Wednesday’s action had Philadelphia at Boston. Thursday games feature Los Angeles at Detroit and ABL Elimination Round Robin with New York vs Hawaii and San Francisco at Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Los Angeles Detroit Philadelphia Boston New York Hawaii Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago Cleveland Houston Baltimore Kansas City Washington Cincinnati Clearwater Vero Beach Milwaukee St. Petersburg Sarasota St. Louis Mia Mesa Scottsdale Minnesota Lakeland West Palm Beach Palm Springs

Craig Rickey’s Last Signings Ties Mets Pitcher to St. Petersbu

Roger Craig, now a pitcher for the New York Mets, was the final player signed by the late Frank Rickey, brother of Branch Rickey. The St. Petersbu portion notes his prior contributions with the Dodgers including NL pennants and his entry via the expansion program.

Craig Rickey ST. Petersburg Fla Roger Craig New York Mets Frank Rickey Branch Rickey Dodgers

Exhibition Baseball Scores From Spring Games

The day’s results include St Louis beating Pittsburgh 8 to 7 and Cincinnati overcoming Minnesota 6 to 3. Other headlines show Los Angeles (N) 6 over Philadelphia 3 and Chicago (A) 3 over Milwaukee 1.

Associated Press St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Minnesota Los Angeles Philadelphia

Sacramento boxing results show McMurray edge and Loi decision

In Sacramento Paul Andrews of Los Angeles lost a decision 10 rounds to Billy McMurray. In Milan Duilio Loi of Italy defeated Billy Collins of Detroit by points after ten rounds.

Associated Press Sacramento Calif Paul Andrews Los Angeles Billy McMurray Milan Duilio Loi Italy Billy Collins Detroit

Milwaukee Braves adopt new slogan for season

In Clearwater Florida AP report on the Milwaukee Braves unveiling a 1962 slogan. Warren Spahn at 41 reflects on past 20 win seasons, a no hitter, and a possible path to management. He notes a new manager, praises young pitchers, and jokes about the team’s fresh outlook with the line something old but not yet ready to fold.

Clearwater Fla Milwaukee Braves Warren Spahn Braves Spahine Spahn Casey Stengel Billy Southworth Charlie Grimm Fred Haney Charlie Dressen Birdie Tebbetts

Crowds at CMYC host AHA playoffs in Lewiston

National senior Amateur Hockey Association playoffs drew 3,097 paid customers over three sessions at CMYC Lewiston with Detroit Teams ters defeating Berlin 5-4, Rockland beating Detroit 8-4, and a 6-6 draw between Rockland and Berlin. Attendance contrasted with higher local interest in St Doris Lewiston high rivals.

National Senior Amateur Hockey Association CMYC Lewiston Detroit Mich Teamsters Berlin N.H Maroons Rockland Mass United States Melrose New Jersey St. Doris Lewiston High

Archie Moore to Fight Argentinian Lavorante in Los Angeles

Archie Moore, 26 years in boxing with 21 pro fights, faces Argentine heavyweight Alejandro Lavorante in a 10 round or less bout at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles. Promoters Cal Eaton and George Parnassus expect about 16 000 fans and 100 000 dollars in gate. Lavorante, 25, at 6 feet 4 inches and around 210 pounds, is younger and taller, with a noted punching power.

Los Angeles Archie Moore Alejandro Lavorante Lavorante Moore Cal Eaton George Parnassus Alex Archie San Diego

Jack Britton Dies In Florida At 74

Miami, Florida report confirms Jack Britton, age 74, former world welterweight champion, died Tuesday. Britton and Ted Lewis shared the 147-pound title in a famed 1915 to 1919 series, each winning twice. Britton held the title until 1922 when dethroned by Mickey Walker. Born William Breslin in Clinton, New York, he joined boxing’s Hall of Fame in 1958 and moved to Miami from Yonkers 37 years ago.

Miami Fla Jack Britton Tuesay Britton Ted Kid Lewis Mickey Walker William J. Breslin Clinton N. Y

Oilers Face Chamberlains In Portsmouth Tourney

Oilers of Biddeford meet the Chamberlains of Dover in the Portsmouth invitation tournament quarterfinals at the Portsmouth Recreation Center tonight at 6. Chamberlains beat Sheldon Motors 82 47 while Oilers won 83 50 over SAE UNH in the first round. Semi finals tomorrow and finals Saturday.

Roy and Perreault Oilers Biddeford the Chamberlains Dover N. H Portsmouth N. H. Recreation Center Chamberlains Sheldon Motors Newmarket Oilers SAE Fraternity University of New Hampshire

King compares Powell and Quirk to Hall of Famers

Clyde King, Rochester manager helping Baltimore spring training, likens Oriole rookie John Boog Powell to Johnny Mize and rookie pitcher Art Quirk to Whitey Ford. King praises Powell as big and a slugger and predicts Quirk will surely make the Orioles this year.

King MIAMI Clyde King Rochester Baltimore Oriole John (Boog) Powell Johnny Mize Art Quirk Whitey Ford Powell Mike Quirk Ford Yankees Orioles

Canadiens Hold Off Black Hawks In Semifinal Opener

Montreal edged Chicago 2 1 in Montreal as Toe Blake warned of better play. Toronto defeated New York 4 2 at home with Punch Imlach urging sharper effort for Game 2. Series heads to Chicago and New York next.

Associated Press Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Canadiens Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Maple Leafs New York Rangers Toronto Monteal New York Toe Blake Glenn Hall Rudy Pilous Hawks Maple Leaf Punch Imlach Blake Rangers

Voltigeur Club Sets Plans For April Installation

Voltigeur club members met in Biddeford last night to approve installation plans for Saturday April 14. Past President Yvon Caron will chair, with Joseph Pelletier Paul Angers Adrien Petit Leo Lottin ville and Antonio Dallaire forming the committee. Two new members joined, Adrien Petit became president, and Adelbert Huot was named captain of sports by Director Jerry Vigne. The next meeting is Tuesday at 8 pm.

Voltigeur Club Biddeford Yvon Caron Joseph Pelletier Paul Angers Adrien Petit Leo Lottinville Antonio Dallaire Jerry Vigne Adelbert Huot Huot Henry Roberge

Montreal 2 Chicago 1 leads series 1-0 semifinal

Montreal tops Chicago 2 to 1 in a best of seven semifinal. Toronto defeats New York 4 to 2 as Toronto leads 1-0. Games listed for Wednesday include New York at Toronto and Chicago at Montreal.

Associated Press Montreal Chicago Toronto New York Vhang

London and Ireland boxers share draw and stoppage

In a mixed boxing card, Wilfie Greaves of Edmonton faced Mick Lea Hy of Ireland to a draw after 10 rounds. Billy Walker from London stopped Jose Peyre of Belgium in the 5th round.

London Wilfie Greaves Edmonton Mick Leahy Ireland Drew Billy Walker Jose Peyre Belgium

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