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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1967
Page
7
Jose Torres says he is psychologically ready for his light heavyweight title rematch with Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden next Tuesday night. He predicts a knockout within 10 rounds and recalls his prior 1965 pancreas injury affecting his form.
The 20th Century Lanes start summer leagues on Monday May 15 with Merchants Doubles at 7 and Men's Doubles at 8 30. Eight teams in each circuit. openings remain for a 15 week schedule. Contact Nick Gillis to join.
Doug Ford, a golf veteran with two major titles, says his slump may be ending after a 66 in the New Orleans pro am. He tied Ker Mit Zarley for first, ahead of the opening round of the $100,000 Greater New Orleans Open, noting a preferred putter change and citing Nicklaus as possibly losing desire.
Tonight at Cumberland Fair post time 7 30 features eight races with pacers and trotters. Notable entries include Mighty Hi Debbie Valley Miss Knight Hurricane Maid and Nancy Jill across pace races and March Hal Fisherman's Luck and Uncle Amos in trot events.
The National League shows Cincinnati 18 9 .667 Pittsburgh 13 8 .619 St. Louis 14 10 .583 Chicago 12 10 .545 Atlanta 13 12 .353 Philadelphia 13 8 .619 San Francisco 10 14 .417 New York 9 14 .391 Los Angeles 9 14 .391 Houston 9 7 .320 Results include Chicago 5 San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 7 New York 4 Philadelphia 4 2 Atlanta 3 7 Pittsburgh 4 St. Louis 1 Los Angeles 5 Houston 1 in 10 innings Upcoming Cincinnati at New York Atlanta at Pittsburgh. Only games scheduled.
Heavyweights Peterson outpointed Wipperman in St. Paul while Bizien edged Cruz in New Jersey. Gonzalez stopped Sarmiento in Portland as bouts continued city by city in the latest card roundup.
Boston dropped to 11 12 on the year after a 7 4 loss to Oakland in Kansas City. Rick Monday powered the A’s with a two run single a tying hit in the seventh and a solo homer in the eighth. Don McMahon unraveled in the eighth as Boston’s road trip ended 3 6. George Thomas was placed on the disabled list and Russ Gibson released as Boston faces Detroit in an 11 game stand.
Joe Torre hit two home runs in the second game to power Atlanta to a 7-2 win over Philadelphia. He also homered in the opener, a 4-3 Phillies victory. Tommy John scattered six hits and pitched the full game as the White Sox routed the Orioles 13-1.
In Tokyo Masahi Nakano stopped Ravalo to retain the Oriental welterweight title. McGowan of Scotland outpointed Giancarlo Centa of Marseilles in the flyweight bout.
The sport’s global appeal comes from simple rules and nonstop action. It blends hockey basketball and football basics with a two point win system in some leagues and a high emphasis on speed and open play. Stars like Pele show size doesn’t determine impact.
Batting leaders include Kaline Det 388 Versalles Minn 345 and Fregosi Calif 31 hits. Pitching leaders show Lolich Det 41 1. a D Chance Minn 4 1 and Gibson St 43 strikeouts. Stolen bases highlight Campaneris KC 8 and Brock St Louis 37.
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