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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1963
Page
8
Cincinnati sits in ninth in the NL as pitcher Bob Bruce dominates and the offense stalls. Fred Hutchinson blames lackluster hitting and spotty defense, citing few runs and limited production from key spots. Pinson's first inning single provides Cincinnati’s only early spark before a two run Houston burst ends the game 2-0.
Cincinnati AP reports college baseball faces balk problems. Xavier Musketeers drew six balks in one game, two more than the MLB single game record, as coach Joe Hawk notes nine balks this season compared with last year's single balk.
AP dispatch from Oxford Ohio notes Miami University left hander Adam Polacek a 6-3 202 pound Cleveland Rhodes product with ERA under 1.00 in 1962. Polacek earned his fourth win as the Redskins blanked Toledo 4 0 allowing three hits in his second shutout of the year. The story also mentions Michigan State winning its tenth Big Ten cross country team title since joining the conference in 1950.
In a tense finish, the St. Louis Cardinals erased a 7-5 deficit in the ninth with singles by Phil Gagliano and Curt Flood before Bill White and George Altman delivered a two run double and a run producing single with two outs. Ed Bauta earned the win as Ron Perranoski took the loss.
Leon Wagner delivered five hits three runs batted in and two homers in a 13 inning Angels win over Baltimore. His performance boosted his batting average to .332 and left him leading the league with six home runs. The Orioles fell from first place as the Angels triumphed 4-3 in extra innings.
National League President Warren Giles ordered umpires to suspend strict balk enforcement temporarily and to discuss the rule with Ford Frick and Joe Cronin on May 7. He urged compliance with a complete stop of at least one second, noted past lax enforcement, and outlined three possible outcomes for future interpretation.
Milwaukee 9 San Francisco 2 St. Louis 8 Los Angeles 7 Houston 2 Cincinnati 0 Pittsburgh 5 New York 2 Philadelphia 5 Chicago 2 Today s Games New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Milwaukee at San Francisco Cincinnati at Houston St Louis at Los Angeles IN Sunday s Games St Louis at Los Angeles Cincinnati at Houston
In New Orleans the Denny Moyer vs Ralph Dupas junior middleweight title bout on Monday is shaped by rival trainer surnames Danny Rodriguez for Moyer and Charlie Rodriguez for Dupas. The elder Rodriguez praises Danny as a top trainer while Dupas seeks a second title bid after a loss to Emile Griffith. Dupas holds 98-17-6 with sparring winding down. Moyer, 35-8-0, has trained under Danny since turning pro.
In MLB action Kansas City beat Washington after 13 innings in game one while Minnesota topped Detroit and Los Angeles edged Baltimore in 15 innings. Remaining games feature matchups including Kansas City at Washington and Chicago at Boston. In the International League Jacksonville won 5 Syracuse 3. Buffalo routed Richmond 12 6. Arkansas beat Toronto 6 2. Notable pro boxing notes mention Mel Melbourne Oliva stopping Osei Renner and Tony Valenti knocking out Willie Turner in California.
Leon Wagner went 5 for 6 with two homers driving in three and scoring the winning run in the 13th as Los Angeles edged Baltimore 4 to 3. Bob Bruce allowed only a first inning single in a 2 0 victory over Cincinnati. Notice of Appointment for Frank L Fordyce estate names Clara V Fordyce executrix with four months to file claims.
Wilbert Skeeter McClure of Toledo and Teddy Wright of Detroit renew their fifth feud in a 10 round middleweight bout at the Toledo Sports Arena televised nationally by ABC at 10 p.m. EST. McClure, 24, unbeaten in 13 pro bouts, is on leave from his Army post in Frankfort West Germany. Wright 46 wins in 60 bouts aims for higher middleweight ranking and a shot at Dick Tiger. Skeeter weighs about 159 160 pounds with a four pound advantage.
Major League leaders include batting by Causey Kansas City 400 and Allison Minnesota 267 runs by Allison 14 with Charles and Pearson 13. Home runs Wagner Los Angeles 6 and Allison 5. Pitching leaders Pena Fischer Kansas City and Cheney Washington 30. Strikeouts Barber Washington 31 Cheney 26.
Batting leaders include Covington Philadelphia .433 and Demeter .397. Runs by Flood St. Louis 19 and H Aaron Milwaukee 17. RBIs led by Boyer St. Louis 17 with H Aaron and Mathews 14. Hits show White St. Louis 26 and Groat 25. Major players also noted for doubles trips, home runs, steals, and pitching strikeouts across multiple teams.
Ohio State baseball struggled in their Big Ten opener, tallying six singles off Wisconsin pitcher Ron Krohn as Arnold Chonko and Al Silverman delivered the only safety with fifth inning RBI singles. The Badgers won 4-1 to take the first game of the doubleheader.
Eva Cassidy of Middletown Ohio is named administratrix of the estate of Orval L Cassidy deceased. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated April 5 1963 Wilmer and Wilmer Attorneys at Law Middletown Ohio.
The patched up U S squad opened at the Pan American Games in Sao Paulo with favorites to add to 38 golds. Key finals include the 5 000 meters high jump and shot put with trials in the 100 and 400 meters. Oswaldo Suarez looms for Argentina as Ralph Boston substitutes in high jump and Ollan Cassell replaces Jerry Ashworth. Roy Saari set a Games record in 400 meter freestyle and the U S leads in swimming.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Never Bend trained by Woody Stephens of Cain Hoy Stable won the Stepping Stone at Churchill Downs in 1 22 2 5. The victory followed a training reshuffle after the Forerunner showing, with Space Skates second and Book Full third. Outing Class was scratched from the Derby with a fever. Rajah Noor prepared for the Derby Trial despite a 6 furlong work in 1 15. Estate notice for Evelyn D Hollcroft executor revealed in the same brief.
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