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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1963

Page

6

Bonus Baby Faul Shines In First Start For Senators

Detroit’s Bill Faul, 23, uses hypnosis on the mound and wins his major league debut, hurling five run-allowed, three hits over a 5 1 victory against Washington. Frank Malzone sparks Boston with six hits and a .356 average as the Red Sox split a doubleheader with Kansas City. Multiple scores and pivotal homers highlight a day of league-wide games.

Associated Press Bill Faul Detroit Boston Frank Malzone Faul Washington Malzone Kansas City Red Sox A’s Baltimore Chicago White Sox Orioles Los Angeles Angels New York Yankees Cleveland Minnesota Senators Ken Retzer Jim King Marv Breeding University of Cincinnati al Kaline Tigers Bill Bruton

Malzone Edges Into First In League Batting Race

Boston star Frank Malzone leads the American League batting race by one point over Kansas City’s Wayne Causey at .356 to .355 after a 7-3 win over the Athletics. He later sparked Boston in a 9-7 nightcap loss. Malzone has hit safely in nine of ten games, batting .462 over a 10-game stretch. Manager Johnny Pesky praises his steady leadership.

Boston Frank Malzone Red Sox Wayne Causey Kansas City Gerner Athletics A's Chicago Baltimore Sox Minnesota Fenway Park Camilo Pascual Earl Wilson Malzone Frank Fenway Cleveland Johnny Pesky Carl Yastrzemski Ed Bressoud Theother Boston Bill’ Monbouquette Dick Radatz Arnold Earley Lu Clinton Clinton Chuck Schilling Gary Geiger Roman Mejias

Candy Spots Seeks Jersey Derby Triumph After Pimlico Win

Candy Spots the California colt who won the Preakness at Pimlico with Never Bend and Chateau Gay behind him heads to Garden State Park for the Jersey Derby on Memorial Day. The 3 year old may face Get Around from Maine Chance Farm and Ahoy from Jaclyn Stable in the Belmont Stakes prep. After a dramatic Pimlico stretch run Candy Spots sped away from rivals and trainer Mesh Tenney called the Preakness his best effort of the year.

Indianapolis Parnelli Jones Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jones Torrance Calif Novi Jim Clark Gene Hartley Jack Turner Seattle Turner Baltimore Candy Spots Never Bend Pimlico Garden State Park Maine Chance Farm Jaclyn Stable Ahoy Aqueduct California Louisville

Baseball scores and standings snapshot from Sunday

A compact recap shows Chicago 3 Milwaukee 2 and Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 2 in Chicago, plus Los Angeles 1 New York 0 after 13 innings. National League standings list San Francisco 41 5, Chicago 23 16, St. Louis 20 19, Milwaukee 19 20, Pittsburgh 17 18.

Boston Kansas City Los Angeles New York Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Detroit Washington W. L. Pet. G.B San Francisco St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston

Cusack Captures Beech Ridge Feature in Dramatic Finish

Ralph Cusack of Scarborough edged clear on the final lap of the 20 lap modified Sportsman feature at Beech Ridge Speedway. Phil Libby spun on turn two to hand the lead, with Cusack taking the win and a near perfect day for his fans. Buzzy Stack won the bomber feature, Ken Berry had a spectacular crash, and a moment of silence was held for Dick Karkoski and Jack Gunter.

West Scarborough Ralph Cusack Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough Phil Libby Groveville Portland Buzzy Stack Ken Berry Dick Karkoski Jack Gunter Thresher Homer Drew Raymond Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Dick Garrett Pete Peterson Drew Cusack George Welch Wells Peterson Garrett Roger Shaw South Windham Pete Hamilton Newton Mass Sandy Atkinson Bar Mills Buzzie Stack Wolstenhulme Ray Leach Alfred Harry Wentworth Porter Bill McGill South Portland James J.cox Carl Rogers Don Peterson Wolstenshulme Leach Bucky Benson East Waterboro Marty Vachon Lebanon Bob Babb

Notre Dame Leads Grammar Baseball Title Chase

Notre Dame of Saco leads the Area Grammar School Baseball league at midseason with C. K. Burns in second and St. Louis of Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach still in contention for the 1963 title. Burns, 1962 champions, push to repeat. Upcoming games include St. Louis at St. Mary and Notre Dame hosting Old Orchard Beach among others as standings unfold.

Notre Dame Saco C. K. Burns St. Louis Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Burns St. Mary St. Andre Tree St. Andre Biddeford St. Mary Senet

Trotters and Pacers Meet at Lewiston Raceway May 21

Racing program at Lewiston Raceway lists eight races from 8 p.m. Monday May 21 featuring pace and trot events for non winners, invitational and claiming divisions. Notable entries include Mighty Smart, Desert Sun, Flashy Ben, Prince Vic, and He's Mine in various divisions with multiple jockeys and horse names across races One through Eight.

Lewiston Raceway Mighty Smart V. Brann Barbara Boots F. Inman He. Britt Borderview Prince T. Harris Susan Rush J. McKenney Brother Fox H. Richards Nubbin Mite R. Andersen Legal Voter K. Russell Brenda Chief B. Smith Damon Grattan L. Berry D. Gordon Buddy T. Wyn A. Sears Mighty Moody Some Prince D. Richards R. Smith Uncle Fritz W. Berry G. Pratt Rickie Star G. Fitch Claire Direct R. Gartley S. Bubier Paul's A. Langille R. McCaleb J. Harttraft J. Gerry F. Harmon Shadydale Lyric G. Reed Edgewood Rusty P. Hill B. Bramble Hal R. Truitt Kennesaw Hanover H. McKenney Tarr Abbot J.C. Smith Herbert He. Britt Big Star R. Wing, Jr Stormy H J. Gerry Silver Dexter A. Tweedie Mighty McKinn Josedale el Dorado R. Anderson L. Healey Nola Raee John Worthy Star Demon Gem McElwyn Shadydale E. Learned Scotch Lawful Scotch Brook C D. Hamm Abbot Dell Frisky Pat Ivy’s T. Taylor

Boxing Roundup Shows Jofre Retain Bantam Title

In Manila Ed Jofre stopped Johnny Jamito to defend the world bantamweight crown. In New York Joey Archer outpointed Victor Zalazar. Other results include George Chuvalo KO Lloyd Washington in Battle Creek and Les Sprague outpointing Tyrone Gardiner in Sydney Nova Scotia. Francisco Bueno Canio won in Mexico City.

Associated Press New York Joey Archer Victor Zalazar Argentina Manila Ed Jofre Brazil Johnny Jamito Philippines Jofre Battle Creek Mich George Chuvalo Toronto Lloyd Washington Buffalo N.Y Sydney N.S Les Sprague Halifax

Schedule Highlight: St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee

Page 8 note lists only game times with New York at Los Angeles and Philadelphia at San Francisco. No results given.

St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston New York Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco

Prizes Awarded At Merchants League Banquet

The Merchants Men's bowling league held its annual banquet at Rochambeau hall with sixty bowlers and guests. Archie's Variety team were champions for the second year. high honors went to Joe Lachance, Maurice Baillargeon, and Herve Paul. Gosselin's Contractors earned top team totals, with cash prizes awarded to all, as Nick Gillis hosted and the event included dancing.

Merchants Men's Bowling League Rochambeau Hall Archie Norman Huot Roger Frechette Herve Paul Norman Daigneault Bert Godbout Doc’s Tavern Gosselin Lee Lee's Studio, Phil's Cafe American Tailor Shop Phil's Taxi Jack's Spa Joe Lachance Maurice Baillargeon Frank Reaga

Mixed Couples Bowling League Starts Tuesday

The summer Mixed Couples bowling league begins its third season at 20th Century lanes with a 14 week schedule starting Tuesday evening. Teams include Bombers Jets Strikers and Jokers among others led by last year's champions. A banquet and prizes will conclude the league.

J. Forcier V. Forcier J. Grenier R. Trottier R. Frechette G. Genest M. Genest F. Genest E. Harper T. Robida R. Robida A. Therrien Twisters E. Letellier R. Bouchard 0. Letellier H. Bouchard Lost Souls A. Cowgill J. Cowgill S. Libby K. Libby Jokers J. Soulard Soulard Lee Labrecque Worms L. Mercier V Mercier M. Ne

Dodgers Sweep Mets in Sixth Straight NL Win

Sandy Koufax pitched a two-hitter in a 1-0 opener win and Ron Perranoski wrapped a 4-2 second game with seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers extended their streak to six, narrowing the gap to one game behind the Giants. Frank Howard hit a decisive two-run homer in the 13th.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Ron Perranoski Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers New York Mets Koufax Perranoski Frank Howard San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Felipe Alou Cal McLish Milwaukee Braves Chicago Warren Spahn Cubs Dick Ellsworth Frank Robinson Jerry Lynch Cincinnati St. Louis Boo Friend Pittsburgh Houston Pirates

Lake Survey Leaflets Are Made Available

AUGUSTA Last year's lake survey program by the Fishery Research and Management division is now available in leaflet form. Leaflets add lakes and ponds to the management inventory, providing depth maps and data for stocking policy and general water body knowledge. Boaters should not use these maps for navigation due to limited detail. major features are shown but depth soundings indicate general characteristics only.

Augusta Fishery Research and Management Division Fish and Game Department

Ernie Davis Dies At 23 After Leukemia Battle

Close friends say the Syracuse Heisman winner knew death was near as he faced acute leukemia in Lakeside Hospital. Davis died Saturday, 36 hours after admission, after signing with the Cleveland Browns and meeting President Kennedy. Funeral set for Elmtown.

Cleveland Ernie Davis Lakeside Hospital Davis Arthur Modell Cleveland Browns Syracuse University Kennedy

Major League Stars Shine As Malzone Leads AL Batting Spread

Frank Malzone of the Red Sox topped the American League with a .356 average after six hits including two homers and six RBIs as Boston split a doubleheader with Kansas City 7-3 and 9-7. Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers earned his fifth straight win and his third shutout of the season, limiting the Mets to two singles in a 1-0 victory. Australia records a 12 inch hailstone in Bowenville on January 26, 1958.

Associated Press Frank Malzone Red Sox Boston Kansas City Sandy Oufax Dodgers New York Mets

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