Tigers Meet Dover Friday Night In Week Opening Tilt
Biddeford High meets Dover New Hampshire Friday night at Waterhouse Field. Dover is undefeated in Granite State play with two wins and two ties and will count the game in state standings. Biddeford seeks to counter a strong passing attack with a defensive plan against the shotgun. Coach Serpico says his Tigers can beat most foes if they play up to potential. Dover beat Biddeford 24-12 in last season's opener.
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Bragan named Milwaukee Braves manager in 1963
Bobby Bragan takes over the Milwaukee Braves with a one year contract amid optimism and a goal to lift the team from fifth place. President John McHale praises a mouthy, visible leadership style as Bragan notes the need to strengthen the outfield and improve overall performance.
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Hawks Triumph in Opening NHL Win Over Rangers
Chicago Black Hawks erased a 1-0 deficit to beat the New York Rangers 5 to 1 in their first NHL victory of the season. Goalie Glenn Hall praised the win as a tension relief and a boost to start a winning streak.
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TWUA Girls 20th Century-3rd Week Victory Report
In the 20th Century league third week action TWUA AFL-CIO girls edged past Rainbow Tavern and Lumberjacks for a narrow win at 4 to 1 in industrial league play at Lanes.
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Dodgers Retain Walt Alston And Leo Durocher
Los Angeles Dodgers announce contract renewals for manager Walt Alston and coach Leo Durocher for another season. General manager Buzzie Bavasi backs the decision, saying the late season collapse was a team effort and Alston will return as skipper.
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Liston Must Seek California License
Sonny Liston must appear before the State Athletic Commission to apply for a California license before being recognized as world heavyweight champion. The motion passed 3-2 after a minority argued California does not recognize Liston as world champion.
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Chicago Beats New York 5 1 In NHL Action
The Associated Press reports Chicago defeated New York 5 1 in an NHL result. Upcoming games include Toronto at Montreal and Boston at Detroit, with no Friday games scheduled.
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Griffith outpoints Wright in Vienna title bid
Emile Griffith of New York defeated Teddy Wright of Detroit by decision in Vienna to contest the world junior middleweight title. Ray Robinson of New York stopped Diego Nantes of Spain. Mauro Mina of Peru outpointed Eddie Coston of Seattle in Lima in a separate card.
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TA Reserves Run Roughshod Over Cheverus
Thornton academy junior varsity defeated Cheverus reserves 35 to 13 led by Charley Belanger 80 yard kickoff return for a score and Edmund Bridges who converted a interception into a touchdown and scored 14 points. TA teammates Shields Walls Callahan and Cloutier starred on defense. Jeff Bannister Manning and Cloutier notable for CHS.
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Cards Trade for George Altman Adds Power Hitter to Cubs Swap
The St. Louis Cardinals completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs for George Altman, sending pitcher Don Cardwell and catcher Moe Thacker to the Cubs. Also heading to the Cubs are pitchers Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel and catcher Jim Schaffer. Altman, 28, hit .318 with 22 homers and 74 RBIs in 1962.
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Maine State Golf Association elects new officers
AUGUSTA AP The Maine State Golf Association named State Sen Howard W Mayo of Bath its new president at the annual meeting Wednesday night Also elected were vice presidents Robert Ritchie South Portland Daniel Shields Auburn and Alton Richardson Waterville Fred Bendsten Auburn as secretary treasurer Saul F E Gerber Portland was named scorer handicapper succeeding Blaine Davis Cape Elizabeth who resigned The group announced the leadership lineup and noted the resignation of the former scorer handicapper.
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Pro Basketball Kansas City hitters top .350 in 1962 season
In 1962 Pro Basketball Kansas City saw three players exceed .350, led by Norm Siebern at .308 with Jerry Lumpe and Manny Jimenez at .301 each, shaping a surprising batting profile for the era.
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Biddeford Women Shines With Rockingham Park Pacers
At Rockingham Park, Biddeford’s Mrs Verlie Miles driven two pacers Flashy Kim and Mister Lad win in succession, earning $13,491 and $25,564 lifetime. Miles, a trainer with a Maine racing license, proves a rare female force in a predominantly male sport among 16 states and six Canadian provinces represented at the meet.
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Yankees Schedule 1963 Pitching Shakeup For Depth
New York Yankees plan to trade bench players like Johnny Blanchard Hector Lopez and Phil Linz to add a top starting pitcher and a reliable reliever for the 1963 season General Manager Roy Hamey and manager Ralph Houk declined to discuss specifics but acknowledged need for more pitching depth after a World Series win over the Giants Houk said no breakup of the core team despite talks and hinted at farm system players stepping up while rumors of Milt Pappas transfer circulate from Baltimore remain unconfirmed
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Athletic Board Lifts Jordan's Boxing License
The California Athletic Commission permanently revoked Don Jordan's boxing license after a referee's report said he took a dive in a first round loss to Raymundo Torres on October 5 in Los Angeles. Torres was cleared of misconduct. Jordan's $1,500 purse was forfeited, with a right to appeal.
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Mantle Wins Slugging Title Fourth Time
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees captured his fourth American League slugging crown in 1962 with 228 total bases from 121 hits in 377 at bats, including 30 homers. Frank Robinson led the NL with 380 total bases in 609 at bats for a .624 average, while Hank Aaron and Al Kaline followed in the AL with 366 and 236 total bases respectively.
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York High Girls Beat Kennebunk In Track Meet
York High defeated Kennebunk 55 to 19 in a girls track meet. Kim Gear won the 50 and 100 yard dashes, Virginia Bray took the 50 yard hurdles and softball throw, while Kathy Nixon led Kennebunk with a shot put of 30 feet 11 inches.
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St Louis High Alumni Smoker Well Attended
Films of last week's St. Louis versus South Portland game drew the season's largest crowd at the St. Louis Alumni smoker. Coach Bob Cote praised the team highlighting linemen Norman Lajeunnesse Lucien Bourque Donald Lorang er Dick Martel and linebacker Charlie Dumas for strong play on both sides. End Norman Labbe received praise for downfield blocking. Cote warned Lewiston will be a tough test for the Eagles, likely the roughest matchup yet. refreshments followed.
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Robinson Only Repeater On All-Star Team
Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds becomes the lone returning selection on the 1962 AP Major League All-Star team. Dodgers dominate with four players including Maury Wills and Sandy Koufax, while Giants place two reps Orlando Cepeda and Willie Mays. others include Bobby Richardson Brooks Robinson Earl Battey and Rod Carew.
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Emile Griffith Wins Junior Middleweight Title In Vienna
Emile Griffith won the newly created junior middleweight crown in Vienna by a 15 round decision over Teddy Wright of Detroit. Austrian federation plans an appeal for world recognition while Griffith keeps the welterweight title for now. WBA and European Boxing Union both dispute the result. Griffith weighed 149¼ pounds to Wright’s 153.
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Rookie Ernie Davis Working Out Again
Ernie Davis the Browns prize rookie sidelined by leukemia has trained for a week and says his wind and legs are in good shape He is eager to play though Art Modell says he needs a couple more weeks of running to regain shape Doctors report remission and approval to begin workouts.
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