Cepeda Hints On pace to reach 62 in sixty two
Cepeda, the NL home run king at 24, belted a three run shot to lift the Giants 11-6 over the Angels in Phoenix. It was his fourth homer of spring training and third in as many games.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
7
Cepeda, the NL home run king at 24, belted a three run shot to lift the Giants 11-6 over the Angels in Phoenix. It was his fourth homer of spring training and third in as many games.
In Sarasota Bob Friend could become the Pirates first pitcher to last the full spring effort this year. He was slated to pitch as long as possible against the Chicago White Sox after a 7 6 setback to the Twins in Orlando. Bill Mazeroski hit a three run homer for Pittsburgh in the loss.
The 1962 trout stocking program has begun in Pennsylvania with plantings in Waterford and Lake Pleasant and more scheduled for East Branch at Waterford and Edinboro. The effort, by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission and the U S Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, aims to place 1 148000 legal sized trout in Commonwealth waters by opening day April 15. Trophy trout and bonus fish over 24 inches will be distributed statewide to improve overall fish size and population. Local clubs and volunteers will assist with releases and advance notice will be given for stocking times.
Twenty three YMCA swimmers, coached by Bill Cochran, head to Gettysburg College for the state championship meet after Western regional highs at Grove City College and Gateway High School. The group, including five mothers and three fathers, departs Esso Hall at 6 30 am and returns Saturday afternoon. Diving is tomorrow night with swimming events Saturday across four age divisions. Funds are raised by tag days and a card party planned for April 25 to cover expenses. buses carry parents listed among chaperons.
Boston AP reports Terry Downes aims for a million dollar gate after defending his middleweight title against Paul Pender on April 1. Manager Sam Burns says if we win and arrange a fight with Gene Pulmer, a million dollar gate could return in the middleweight ranks, last seen with Randy Turpin and Sugar Ray Robinson two years ago.
Arnold Palmer tops the PGA money list after the 1960 season, earning over 80 000 dollars with nine tournaments played, two wins, and high finishes in two others. Gene Littler follows second with 15 38L and Phil Rodgers third with 15 215. Palmer Palmer Fairgrounds Golf Center opens in Louisville as an official officer and stockholder.
Former welterweight champion Benny Paret remained in critical condition on day five at Roosevelt Hospital after a 12th round knockout by Emile Griffith. Doctors reported only slight improvement, while his wife Lucy and family kept vigil amid uncertain prognosis.
The Associated Press reports yesterday's results from the AAU basketball tournament in Denver. Denver Truckers defeated Browntown 86 to 15. Williamsville beat Wich 78 to ?, Marines defeated Washington 84 to 65. Akron won 103 to 73 against Milwaukee. Salt Lake City 87 over Chicago 73. Vallejo 71 over Denver Sports Center 68. Bartlesville 82 over Dayton 1.
Pew Olavia and Gidvis led tile series as high scores reached 248 202 and 157. League toppers included Bob Wolus 219 Al Kander 225 Harry Oldenski 24 John Oesch 303 Shorty Coun 227 Lafe Douglas 209 Joe dungfleisch 200 Ed Zewat sky 208 Rex Ireland 223 Bil Hanynond 215. Joe Prugar had 204 202 in the Elks Antlers League. Don Bachomer 209 in the loop. Des Bradford 200 topped the Men's C League at Bowl-Aire. The Raymonds League finished its regular season at Bowl-Aire Gus Eder posted 202 the only double century. Women’s action saw Mary Delues 10a op honors Thelma Glasshot TT Bertha across 175. Pro rules added GT-10 split Grace Mulvin converted the 27-10.
Boston's 129-114 win over Philadelphia in the Eastern Division playoff gave the Celtics a 2-1 series edge. Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Tom Heinsohn, Sam Jones, and Jim Loscutoff led Boston, with Russell exploding for 31 points and 31 rebounds in a dominant first half while Wilt Chamberlain scored 35 for the Warriors.
Archie Moore set to clash with Argentina's Alejandro Istrorante in the Sports Arena tomorrow night. Moore, around 191 pounds, faces a 210 pound opponent as a leading heavyweight contender in a high stakes bout.
Kinley-Dolan and Meoose won in straight sets to reach the City Volleyball championship. They will clash next Wednesday in a best-of-five showdown at the local venue. The winners swept prior playoff rounds, while Ajax and other teams were eliminated in decisive scores.
Corry All-Stars travel to face Titusville All-Stars in a decisive third game at East Washington Street Court at 8 PM. After a one point Corry win and a 20 point Coral comeback, locals lineup includes coach Ron Schrecengost and aides plus ex Corry greats and Ed Hatch may referee.
Albuquerque reports UNM hires Bob King 38 as head basketball coach at ten thousand dollars yearly. The announcement follows his previous role as an assistant coach at State University. Also noted, boxing promoter Binkle George forecasts no TV or radio broadcast for the upcoming ten round bout.
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