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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
6
Dick Stuart drove in seven runs with two homers as Boston swept a doubleheader from the Angels 9 to 3 and 7 to 6. The Red Sox moved to second in the American League behind the White Sox while Mudcat Grant and Milt Pappas delivered strong pitching for their teams.
Westbrook High trackmen scored 89 points to beat Portland High 59 and Thornton Academy 26 at the academy field. Andy Brochu led with wins in the high hurdles and pole vault, while Thornton was shorthanded with three seniors out.
Gene Lipscomb a 26 year old NFL defensive tackle known as Big Daddy Lipscomb was buried in Detroit in a ceremony bright with floral tributes. Earlier in Baltimore a medical examiner ruled his death the result of a heroin overdose after police found him unconscious in a friend's apartment following a night of drinking and using heroin.
Deering High’s Dean Dow holds opponents to two runs as St Louis High falls 18-5, while Boston complete a two game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway. Dick Stuart homers twice in a nightcap victory and helps Boston rise in the AL standings.
At Pastime lanes Biddeford 16 bowlers competed in the regular weekly rolloff. Gerry Bissonette topped with 522, Roland Petit moved second with 519, and Paul Bissette took third with 515 while Ray Boudreau placed fourth with 512. Other competitors included Letellier Petrin Buzzell Minutti Laverriere Lajeunesse Cote Goldthwaite Dubois Roberge Carey Shaw. A new rolloff is set for next Wednesday evening.
Old Orchard Beach High defeated Thornton Academy 4-2 to preserve an undefeated Southern Division record in the Press Herald league. Greg Peacock led medalists with 79, while individual matches featured Polackwich TA defeating Bates 4-3 and Prendergast OOB defeating Roberge 4-3.
Dick Stuart of the Red Sox drove in seven runs in a 9-3, 7-4 doubleheader sweep over the Los Angeles Angels. He hit a grand slam in the first game and a three run homer in the nightcap before scoring the winning run in the eighth inning. Bob Hendley pitched for Boston.
Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway will run a full heats program with eight lap bombers and ten lap stock qualifiers. Veterans Roger Shaw and Woody Woodman lead entrants in a meet featuring semi finals for Class B and A, intermission, and 25 lap Class B and 20 lap Class A features.
Royal Blackheath officials claim the sport began at their eight mile heath near London in 1608, predating the Royal and Ancient Club. They cite James I opening a seventh hole here and insist they are the oldest golf club in the world despite Scotland’s prominence.
Milwaukee left-hander Bob Hendley carried a no hitter into the ninth against St. Louis before Curt Flood lined a two strike pitch for a three base hit. Flood’s triple ended the bid and started a Cardinals rally as the Braves won 9 to 3.
The final ten string title match between Don Saucier and Rene Menard will take place Friday at Pas Time Lanes. Saucier leads by 67 pins after the first half with scores of 1.128 to 1.061, but Menard remains capable of a late burst to overturn the match. The event is set for 5:45 p.m.
The Syracuse Nationals will move to Philadelphia after sale to unidentified local businessmen for 509000, subject to league approval. Owner Dan Biasone cited operational losses as the reason, noting a 48 32 record and second place finish in the Eastern Division last season.
Ken Widman, a 19 year old right hander for the Long Island Aggies, fanned 32 batters in 18 innings and pitched 9 2 3 hitless frames in the district finals of the National Junior College tournament. Scouts showed interest as he eyes a pro career ahead of other life plans.
Charles Mistos announces two-day Babe Ruth baseball tryouts in Saco for youths aged 13 and 14 at Memorial Field behind Burns School Saturday at 9 30 am and 15-year-olds Sunday at 1 pm. About 75 players will be selected for multiple teams.
Biddeford High School defeated Scarborough 72 to 63 in a dual meet here Wednesday, winning the final two relay events. Dick Johnson led Biddeford with multiple top finishes including a 1 54 4 point total and key relays, as Pappas paced Scarborough with early sprint victories. The Tigers extended their win streak to four, improving to a 10-3 record.
Twi Golf Dick Sawtelle shot a 38 to top the Men’s Twilight league at Biddeford and Saco CC yesterday. Buzz Burnham 39 Paul Sullivan 43 Brad Leach 41. Team scores listed as Team 1 192 Team 5 19 Team 4 1642 Team 6 4 Team 2 1342 Team 3 1342.
Fernand Chretien, 134, Toronto, knocked out Roy Carruthers, 143, Akron, 2. Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants leads the active National League players in stolen bases with 240 in 11 years.
York High crushed Old Orchard Beach 15 to 1 in a Southern York County league game. Frank Twambly hit a three run homer while Mike Weare added three hits and Griffin s collected two. Andrews Peacock Lambert McCarthy Bucknam are listed as players.
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