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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1963

Page

6

Red Sox Clinch First as Wilton Two-Hits Angels

The Boston Red Sox moved into first place after Earl Wilson threw a two hitter in a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Lou Clinton doubled home two runs with two outs to spark the sweep, while Cleveland edged Chicago 5-4 and Baltimore beat Washington 9-1 to climb into third place, one game back. Brooks Robinson drove in four and Jackie Brandt three for Baltimore as Chuck Estrada limited Washington to two hits before an elbow issue ended his outing.

Johnny Peky Boson Red Sox Lou Clinton Earl Wilson Max Alvis Associated Press Jim ‘Gilliam Gilliam Los Angels Dodgers Pittsburgh Dodgers Nate Oliver Tommy Davis Johnny Podres San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Willie McCovey New York Mets Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Alwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Houston Mays Billy O'Dell O'Dell Cliff Cook Ron Hunt Chico Fernandez Gaylord Perry Mets Candlestick Park Ernie Banks Cubs Larry Jackson Reds Jim O'Toole Billy Williams Lou Brock Braves Eddie Mathews Cards Ray Washburn Denny Lemaster Stan Musial Gene Oliver Don Demeter Tony Gon Izalez Tony Taylor Wes Covington Phils Colts Ray Culp Dick Drott

Notre Dame Nips Biddeford 6-5 in tense Waterhouse field win

Notre Dame managed a 6-5 victory over Biddeford Junior High at Waterhouse field behind Rod Choroszy relief pitching. He yielded a two-run double late, then scored the deciding run on an error after Pat Boudreau's running catch saved the game.

Rod Choroszy Notre Dame Biddeford Waterhouse Field Saco Boudreau Choroszy Pat Boudreau Notre Dame Ab Hpoa E Caouette Pss Gagne Mercier Trudeau Itaillon Paquette Casavant Beaudette Beth Bidd Perkins Lambert Caouette L. Throumo Nea Blow

Stone Captures Golf Lead At Oklahoma City

Bob Stone shot a 4 under 68 to lead the Oklahoma City Open at Quail Creek, ahead of defending champion Doug Sanders and others. Rex Baxter Jr trailed after a late mishap on the 17th, finishing with a 70. Art Wall Jr withdrew after 79 with illness.

Oklahoma City Bob Stone Junction City Kan Stone Quail Creek Doug Sanders George Bayer Ken Still Ernie Vossler Rex Baxter, Jr Baxter Art Wall, Jr Wall

Wells Track Team Sets New School Scoring Mark

WellsHigh thinclads set a school scoring record of 107 2 points, defeating York 170, Train Academy 362, Berwick 13 and St. Anthony’s seven. Bill Byrnes led Wells with multiple wins, while York’s Al Taplin broke the mile with 4 59 5.

WELLS Wells High York Train Academy Berwick St. Anthony Iwith Bill Byrnes al Taplin Mavel Filson Magocsi Jones Chase Griffin Sheldon Ballentine Johnson Raymond Taplin Waddell Abrams Phillips Howard Dowell Clark Nowell Riley Rice Byrnes LaPierre Morin Foye Tapsin Donnell Hendrickson Alexandre Burrnell Merrithen Stella D. Bridges Bryant Tie Simmonds Stevens Saunders Grady Thompson Bucklin A. Bridges Gourde

Bragan Praises Braves Left-Handed Trio In Series Win

Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan lauds his left-handed pitching staff as the best in the National League. Warren Spahn, Bob Hendley, and Denny Lemaster pitched complete games in a series sweep over St. Louis, backing Bragan’s claim with 4-3, 9-3, and 5-2 victories. Bragan also mentions Dan Schneider as a key second big lefty alongside Spahn and notes Dodgers’ lefty depth with Koufax, Podres, Richert, and Perranoski.

Milwaukee Bobby Bragan St. Louis Cardinals Bragan Warren Spahn Bob Hendley Denny Lemaster Braves Spahn Hendley Jin Lemaster Dan Schneider Hurter University of Arizona Per Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Johnny Podres Pete Richert Ron Perranoski Kid Schneiver Dodgers Richert

Favorites Ready For Big Race

In Baltimore eight 3-year-olds prepare for Saturdays Preakness in a race likely to be one of the event's most spectacular. Never Bend stands out after a fast trial as Chateaugay and Candy Spots loom as threats, with other contenders including Rural Retreat and Lemon Twist. Trainers anticipate a sharp burst from Never Bend at the start as jockey Manuel Ycaza eyes the early lead.

Baltimore Woody Stephens Never Bend Chateaugay Ifield Jacnet Country Squire Charles E. Morgan Sky Wonder Harry F. Guggenheim Stephens Manuel Ycaza John W. Galbreath Rex Ellsworth Pimlico Michael Jack Stein T. D. Buhl William B. Robinson

Cheverus High Defeats Biddeford 8-1 at Portland Oaksfield

Cheverus High defeated Biddeford High 8-1 to pull even for second place with Idle Deering in the league standings. Paul Connolly led Cheverus with a triple and three hits, while Bob Bourque allowed nine hits, fanned 15, and walked four despite nine errors by teammates. The Stags jumped ahead in the first inning with three runs, aided by Tiger errors, and Connolly later added a double and a single.

Portland Cheverus High Biddeford High Oaksfield Idle Deering Sanford Stags Rams Trail League Thornton Academy Bob Bourque Tiger Paul Connolly Connolly Paul Twomey Biddeford Stag Fred Olson Cheverus Bourque D. Aguair Olson White

Gilliam Pacing Dodger Wins Sports Awards Night at St Francis

Swede Nelson addressed St Francis college teams at annual Sports Awards, urging unity and fair play. Awards were presented by Athletic Director James Beaudry and Michael Pelletier, with senior sweater honors given to Magee, McCabe, Peterson, and Pelletier among others.

St. Francis College Michael Pelletier N. V Nelson Linn Wells James Beau Idry Jayvee William Sutton William Magee John McCabe John Petersson William B. Magee Brooklyn N. Y John J. McCabe Bogota N. J John FE. Peterson, Jr Newington Iconn Richard A. Check Bridgesport Conn Joseph C. Gagnon Bangor Richard A.maheux Lewiston Robert E. Struck, Jr East Providence R. L Peter B. Chavonelle George A. Finke Great Barrington Mass Kevin P. Finnerty Ralph J. Howard, Jr Wynnewood Pa Michael T. McInerney Garden City Long Island Thomas D. McKenzie Burlington Peter A. Murphy Lawrence F. Pristavec Cliffwood Beach Merrill L. Seney, Jr North Grosvenordale Robert F. Sheehan Springfield Raymond R. Hearn, Jr Croydon Frank J. Romeo Bellows Falls Timothy J. O'Leary South Portland Raymond D. Perreault Lowell Mass Bernard W. O’rourike Wollaston James M. Craig Demarest John J. Kelly Hartford N.Y John T. Hughes

Challengers For Twin City Title To Be Selected

Prospective challengers for the Twin City bowling title will compete Sunday night at the Pastime Jones in Biddeford. Open to Saco Biddeford bowlers except state or former state champs, the 7 30 pm event aims to form the next season’s challenger pool. A large field is expected with top local ice bowlers already entered.

Jones Biddeford Twin City Saco

Biddeford Softball Meeting Schedule

A meeting of the Biddeford Softball league is set for 8 tonight at the Rochambeau club hall to draw up the season schedule. Eight teams will participate in a 28 game schedule as the league prepares to start play Sunday.

Biddeford Rochambeau Club

Major League Stars Pitching Helps Red Sox Lead AL

Earl Wilson limited Los Angeles to two hits while adding a single and a triple in a 3-0 Boston win that put the Red Sox atop the American League. Brooks Robinson slugged three singles and four RBIs as Baltimore routed Washington 9-1 to seize third place in the AL.

Associated Press Earl Wilson Red Sox Los Angeles Angels Boston Brooks Robinson Orioles Baltimore Washington

Boxing results from last night in multiple cities

In Philadelphia Len Matthews defeated Freddy Jackson by knockout. In Worcester Charley Scott stopped Jim Sugar Lynn. In Miami Willie James outpointed Hank Webb. Action reports from Newark and Jacksonville also list bouts with fighters and weights, showing a night of mixed results across venues.

Associated Press Philadelphia Len Matthews Freddy Jackson Ew York Wworcester Mass Charley Scott Jim Sugar Lynn Newark N.J Miami Fla Willie James Hank Webb Jacksonville

Thornton Pads Lead With Win Over Westbrook

Thornton Academy baseball fans witnessed a 7-4 victory over Westbrook to claim a commanding two game lead. Sophomore Don Caouette pitched well and contributed at the plate while Rick Swan fanned 17 in a standout effort for Westbrook, but costly errors and timely Thornton hitting sealed the win.

Westbrook Thornton Academy Telegram Don Caouette Academy Leff Blazes Thornton Steve Staples Charley Belanger Dave Sawyer Ken Bradley Jeff Trecartin Dennis McNabb Dave Belanger Dennis Maroon Kimball Doug Crosby Kermit Lane Caouette

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