Favorites Set For Preakness
Northern Dancer and Hill Rise renew their Derby duel in the 88th Preakness at Pimlico a 1 3 16 mile race with six starters and purses totaling 176 700 The betting favorite is Hill Rise at 7 5 with Northern Dancer at 2 1 Both are backed by strong owners and jockeys as state of play for the Triple Crown race.
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Mays Thrilled By Batting Power Amid Record Chase
Willie Mays, chasing Roger Maris's home run mark and aiming for a .400 batting pace, says he will not let pressure affect him. At 33 with 12 seasons in, he credits a peaceful personal life and strong health for a renewed, confident outlook as Giants begin the season strong with a .481 average and 11 homers in 21 games.
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Beech Ridge Race Card Promises Busy Sunday
Sugar Ray Robinson will award beBeech Ridge Bombers and Stocks feature trophies as Roger Shaw Marty Vachon lead early class A and B point races. Cal Reynolds B bomber, Dick MecGary’s Kennebunk team, George Welch and Ray Leach headline openers. racing starts 2 p m with rain date May 23 at 8 p m.
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Fights to Offer Longer Rounds for First Time
In Portland Maine next Tuesday a boxing card at the Portland Exposition Building will feature three minute rounds for eight and six round bouts the first time in state history. Main event Sugar Ray Robinson vs Gaylord Barnes remains mostly at two minute rounds. Promoter Sam Silverman notes Maine rivals national practice. Cadillac James faces Tommy Lee in the semi final while Milo Calhoun meets Doug Clay. Ronnie Butts vs Kaye Burke opens over four rounds. Start 8 30 p.m.
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Cadillac) James
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Cumberland Fair Official Entries Tonight at 7:30 PM
Horse racing card lists eight trots and mainspace pacing races at Cumberland Fair with $350 to $800 purses. Entries feature Niagara Flash, Shadydale Direct, Prince Boy, Coast Dispatch, War Chips, Morris Hanover, Brenda Chief, Logan Scottish and other names across eight races with one mile heats.
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Saco Little League Opens Tomorrow
Mayor J Edward Whelan will toss the first ball as Saco Little League begins its 1964 season with an all Saco league twin bill at Summer Street park. Saco Hardware sponsors the new team replacing Old Orchard Lions under coach Charley Mistos. Saturday’s double header at 1 30 features Bagley’s 1963 champions against Western Auto, and Daven Davis versus Boucmiva las Bros in a hot rivalry expected to draw a large Twin Cities crowd.
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Don Kirkland twirls 22 strikeouts in no hit win
Chrisney High School pitcher Don Kirkland struck out 22 of 23 Oakland City batters in a seven inning 10-0 no hitter Thursday. A third strike let by the catcher extended the inning but none of the hits left the infield. The Everglades National Park in Florida is noted as America’s largest subtropical wilderness.
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Power Trade Rumors Grow as Mincher Surges for Twins
Don Mincher’s hot hitting in Minnesota strengthens the case that Vic Power could be traded for pitching help as the Twins juggle five power hitters for four spots. Mincher bonds with Hall Oliva Allison and Killebrew, while Power’s defense remains strong despite reduced playing time. The Twins’ 15–7 win over Chicago highlighted Mincher’s four home runs in five games and raised questions about Power’s role beyond this season.
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Bruce Holds Mays Hitless As Colts Top Giants 4 3
Bruce blanked Willie Mays for the first time in 21 games helping Houston to a 4 3 victory over the NL leading Giants. The win lifts Bruce to 4 1 with ninth inning relief from Woodeshick. Dodgers sweep Cubs in a doubleheader while Drysdale shines in the nightcap. Phillies beat Cardinals 3 2 on Allen homer. Mets rout Braves 12 4 behind Smith doubles and Hunt hits.
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Bowling Champs Meeting In Maine Intersection Match
Western Maine bowling champion Nick Gillis and Eastern Maine champion Scotty McLaughlin meet in the second half of their inter sectional match at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford this afternoon at 3 30 Gillis leads the Easterner by 16 pins after the first half rolled in Millinocket last week Both rolled in spectacular form last week with Gillis totaling 1305 pins
Twin City Title Tournament Set For Sunday At Pastime Bowl
The Twin City title challengers tournament returns Sunday at 6 30 p m at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford over a 10 string route. Open to Twin Cities bowlers except past or current state title holders. A large field is expected with entries to be registered beforehand for smooth handling. Local star McLaughlin, 19, looms as a strong challenger even on Gillis home lanes, with a several big totals predicted.
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