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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1963

Page

6

Wills Sidelined as Dodgers Fear Toe Injury

Maury Wills suffers calcification in the left second toe and may require surgery after medical staff failed to restore his form. Dodgers, facing a pennant sprint after an open date, await possible three week setback as X rays and treatment continue.

Associated Press Maury Wills Maury Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Dodgers Wills Robert Kerlan Kerlan

Radatz Returns to Boston Pen for Dodgers Injury Woes

Dodgers star Koufax battles a finger circulatory ailment while Tommy John era whispers surround the rotation. Wills leads stolen bases but aches hinder spring speed as the Indians face Romano fracture and roster reshuffles including Edwards, Howser, Azcue deals and call ups to the majors.

Cubs Wills Dodgers Koufax Dodger Cleveland Indians Johnny Romano Romano Baltimore Doc Edwards Kansas City Dick Howser Joe Azcu Indians Jim Lawrence Ted Abernathy Jacksonville Ellis Burton Salt Lake City

Clay Warns Cooper as Britons Brace for Clash

London crowd watches Cassius Marcellus Clay boast of swift victory over Henry Cooper on June 18. AP notes warning from British sports writer Jack Wood about overconfidence and training lapses. Boston also reports Red Sox bullpen overhaul as they meet the Yankees, with Radatz back and Pesky juggling Mejas.

London Cassius Marcellus Clay Jay Henry Cooper Cooper Jack Wood The Daily Mail Clay Wood

Tokyo fighter Watanabe beats Blade in tight 147-pound bout

Toru Watanabe of Japan outpointed Rocky Blade of the Philippines in a 147 pound match, earning a narrow decision. The contest highlighted both boxers' skill and reach, with Watanabe securing the judges' nod.

Tokyo Toru Watanabe Japan Philippines

York Heel edges Elks in tight Biddeford softball tilt

York Heel used a two run fifth inning surge to beat the Biddeford Elks 6 to 5 at West Memorial Field Monday evening. The page also lists a crowded slate of upcoming league games at Memorial Field and a long Boston-Lewiston racing card with multiple races and standout performers.

York Heel Elks Biddeford

Seagulls Beat York High for First Season Win

Old Orchard Beach High School defeated York High 8-2 in the Southern York County Baseball League. Pitcher George Durfee limited York to three hits, while Paul Marshall and Johnny Lambert each had three hits for Old Orchard Beach. York fell from a tie for second with Kennebunk.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School York High York Kennebunk Seagull George Durfee Paul Marshall Johnny Lambert Old Orchard

State Football Series Ends With Bates Maine Break

Lewiston Maine AP The Maine State Series is ending with only two seasons left after the 1964 season Bates athletic director Dr Lloyd Lux announced Bates will drop Maine from football Maine Bowdoin Colby and Bates had long dominated the league Maine has produced multiple state championships Bowdoin Colby and Bates discuss future scheduling but no plans to form a new intra state league Bates cites growth imbalance as Bowdoin ends football relations with Maine

Dick Stuart Radatz Jim Bouton Thursiday Earl Wilson Ralph Terry Eiger Roman Mejias Nixon Bob Tillman Pesky Geiger Detroit Lewiston Maine University of Maine Bates Bowdoin Colby Lloyd Lux Lee Williams Lux Malcolm Morrell Tufts Vermont New Hampshire Morrell

Twi Golf Twilight League Standings at Old Orchard Beach Club

After four weeks Alan Coker’s Team One leads with 15 points and Harold Dodge’s Team Four close behind at 14.2 points. Fred Valliere’s Team Three trails with 11 points and Normand Daigneault’s Team Two sits fourth with seven points. Memorial Day shifts matches to Wednesday night, May 29.

Old Orchard Beach Country Club Alan Coker Team Harold Dodge Fred Valliere Normand Daigneault

Little Loop Meeting Scheduled In Saco

The final formulative meeting of the Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Saco Recreation Center. A Saturday afternoon twin bill beginning at 1 30 will get the 1963 season underway.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League Saco’s

Indianapolis 500 winner myths beyond steering a car

AP writer Dale Burgess, a 35 year auto racing buff, explains why winning the 450000 Indianapolis 500 is about more than steering the car around the course.

Dale Burgess Associated Press Indianapolis

Indy 500 Winning Crew Behind the Check

The winning driver earns about 125000, but the check goes to the owner. Rodger Ward leads a pit crew of A J Watson Sparks Dion and others, with Wilkie as owner and motivator. Watson trains the crew to service tires fuel and rejoin the car in under 20 seconds.

Dale Burgess Associated Press Indianapolis Tony Hulman Indianapolis Motor Speedway Speedway Rodger Ward A. J. Watson Arky” Sparks Ray Dion Dona Larry Shina Robert C. Wilkie Kinoda General Motors Sparks Allison Koda Dion Wilkie Milwaukee Watson Glendale Calif Jon U. S. Auto Club

Season Start Set For West Biddeford Little League Doubleheader

West Biddeford Little League opens its season with a Memorial Field doubleheader Saturday at Memorial Field. Opening ceremonies begin at 1 15 p m with Francis Spencer throwing out the first ball. Games feature White Star versus Rotary and Diamond National against the Journal.

West Biddeford Memorial Field May Street Francis Spencer Memorial Field Committee White Star Rotary Diamond National The Journal

Club Pro Announces Twilight Golf League at Biddeford Saco

Club Pro Harvey Lamontagne Jr announces the Men's Twilight Golf League at Biddeford Saco Country Club will be held Wednesday evening as scheduled with a supper in the club house after play. Farm output per man hour of labor has doubled since 1990.

Harvey Lamontagne Jr Biddeford-Saco Country Club

Bowling Rolloff At Pastime Lanes Biddeford

A bowling rolloff is set for Wednesday night at Pastime Lanes in Biddeford. Bowlers who average under 106 for the season may compete for a spot. last week Paul Binette led a field of 16 with 579. Entry closes at 8:30 p.m.

Biddeford Paul Binette

Eastern Maine Lane Champion Opposing Huot Tonight

Biddeford Pastime Lanes hosts the sectional title match between Al Huot Western Maine champion and Charlie Milan Eastern Maine champion. First half saw Milan lead 1,272 to 1,142. Refereed under M.S.B.A. rules with a 7:30 p.m. start.

Biddeford al Huot Maine Charlie Milan Milan Huot M.S.B.A Zeenes

Beach Golfers Win Southern Division Playoff

Orchard Beach High School edged Kennebunk 4-2 yesterday afternoon to clinch the Southern Division of the Press Herald Golf League after a tied regular season. Old Orchard Beach now advances to face Deering High for the division crown, with potential play at Cape Arundel Links Monday.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk High Press Herald Bryant Bates Nadeau Kennebunk Prendergast Clark Dowd Oob Walsh

Fights Last Night Roundup From West Coast Cities

In Boston Lou Gutierrez outpointed Joe Washington over 10 rounds while Roger Rouse edged Sonny Miles in San Francisco. Tony Noriega defeated Benny Medina in Bakersfield, all ten round bouts. Memo Lopez stopped Dave Camacho in Hollywood, delivering a knockout in Fresno.

Associated Press Boston Lou Gutierrez Nicaragua Joe Washington Philadelphia San Francisco Rogers Rouse Sonny Miles Oakland Calif Bakersfield Tony Noriega Benny Medina Fresno Hollywood Memo Lopez Mexico iDave Camacho

Lema Captures Memphis Open Golf Tourney

Tony Lema won the Memphis Open after a sudden death playoff with Tommy Aaron, earning $9,000 to move to second in season winnings behind Jack Nicklaus. The playoff and regulation 27 holes finished 10 under par. Harold Kneece and Bruce Crampton tied for third at 274. Gary Player was fourth at 275. The event was delayed by rain, forcing a Monday double round.

Memphis Lema Aaron Harold Kneece Aiken S.C Bruce Crampton Sydney Australia Gary Player

Minor Elbow Surgery for Giants QB Y A Tittle

New York Giants quarterback Y A Tittle underwent minor elbow surgery at St Vincent's Hospital. The 36 year old rest in hospital for a few days then about three weeks of rest before starting loosenings up exercises ahead of Giants training camp in July.

NEW York New York Giants Y. A. Tittle St. Vincent’s Hospital Green Bay Packers Tittle Giants

TA Girls Dump Old Orchard In Softball Smash 19-9

Thornton Academy's girls softball team defeated Old Orchard Beach 19-9 at Saco Monday. TA hosts Sanford at home today and travels to Fryeburg Wednesday.

Old Orchard Thornton Academy Old Orchard Beach

Carcas Venezuela Boxer Carlos Hernandez Stops Bunny Grant

Venezuelan boxer Carlos Hernandez stops Bunny Grant in a bout held in Caracas. Fight details show Hernandez at a 140 percent pace as the match concludes.

Carcas Venezuela Carlos Hernandez Caracas Bunny Grant Jamaica

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