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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
3
Bucky Summers begins a three part series on the important role of the Little League president. Marcus Whibacre, 1962 Frederick National League president, offers a behind the scenes view and his personal reflections after a year in the job.
The article recalls the 1961 resignation of Frederick Little League national and American presidents and the abrupt appointment of R. Marcus Whitmore. Whitmore describes his unprepared start, the league constitution, and the emphasis on character over winning as he reflects on his year as president.
The Italian ex middleweight boxer Bruno Tripodi who retired after a 12 round loss to Guido Mazzinghi has become a sculptor living in Monaco. At a Rome exhibit he explained I invent the things I feel within myself and can express with my hands. His life sized Madonna and a weary Tibetan mother and child statue highlight a career shaped by deep sadness and intensity.
Frederick High School golfers opened the season with a 16-0 Tri-State League victory at the Western Maryland course. Led by Frank Wickless with 74, the team dominated as Craig Rhoderick, Chip Burgess, Brick Kennedy and others posted solid scores. Next match vs South Hacers town set for Friday on the VFW course.
The text alleges the AAU violated the MacArthur Rule and cites USTFF claims. It discusses tensions between AAU and the National Delegate Athletic Association and mentions a meeting or decision related to track and field administration and eligibility practices.
Roger Maris pulled a hamstring while making a diving catch in an exhibition against Detroit. The injury will sideline the right fielder through spring, jeopardizing his availability for the opener at Kansas City. The Yankees, already short on starters, also have Ford Kubek Tresh Mantle and Boyer sidelined by various injuries.
All-America center Lee Roy Jordan and four Alabama teammates testified behind closed doors as the Senate House committee investigated charges of a football fix linked to the September 2 Georgia Alabama game which Alabama won 35 to 0. Others from Coach Bryant's squad were invited to disclose information.
The New York Yankees beat Detroit 3-2 in an exhibition game but slugger Roger Maris suffered an injury. The Los Angeles Angels won 5-1 over Houston led by Don Lee and Julio Navarro. Giants end skid with a 4-3 win over Cleveland as Haller and Marichal shine. Other results include Cincinnati 4-1 over Kansas City and Cubs 15 hits in a win over Boston. Lou Brock collects four hits for the Cubs in San Bernardino.
AL President Joe Cronin says the enlarged strike zone will speed games and aid both pitching and hitting. He also backs the Yankees to win the pennant again, calling them the team to beat. Cronin favors pitchers awaiting turns in the on deck circle as part of the rule changes.
The New York Mets announce the purchase of veteran outfielder Duke Snider from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal, valued around 30 000 dollars to 840 000 dollars, hinges on performance and games played. Snider heads to report to the Mets in St. Petersburg, Florida, after travel from Albuquerque with the Dodgers.
Houston Chronicle quotes Mamie Van Doren and Bo Belinsky saying they are serious about each other after Palm Springs talk. Chronicle writer Olen Clements notes Van Doren claimed Belinsky is the first man she has chosen, amid a season with Belinsky's pitching and the Colts discussion.
In St Petersburg Florida Casey pledges improved Mets performance as players like Young and Kaneh are highlighted. The article notes defensive tightening and potential lineup changes while quoting managers and players about restoring form and targeting early season gains.
Washington Senators won their sixth spring extra innings game beating the Milwaukee Braves 4-2 in 10 innings. Jim King delivered a two run triple in the 10th, scoring Marv Breeding and Jory Sherron. Shaw and Cloninger held the Braves to five hits. Hamilton earned the win. Constable took the loss.
Arnold Palmer, defending champion, admits Augusta’s Masters challenges loom large as he prepares for an unprecedented fourth title. He cites a dip in driving distance and tougher rivals led by Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, with Tony Lema and Don Finsterwald among threats. Palmer says he must stay sharp off the tee.
A jumble of city names and scores appears, linking New York Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Milwaukee Philadelphia St Louis Los Angeles and others. The text mixes teams and places with unclear results and garbled spellings, ending with a fragment about sending rear of sees at SL. John's.
Senate sources say National Football League officials will appear as witnesses in a Senate probe of sports gambling. The McClellan committee focuses on gambling’s impact, with related inquiries into college basketball scandals and allegations involving Wallace Butts and Bear Bryant.
LAUSANNE Switzerland Four cities Detroit Mexico City Buenos Aires and Lyon have submitted bids to stage the 1968 Olympic Games as the application deadline passed Detroit earned the U S bid after a contest with Los Angeles. For the Winter Games seven cities also applied including Lake Placid Lathi Finald Grencoble Sapporo Calgary Sion and Oslo.
East Frederick Falcons invite players to practice at 5:30 p.m. on the lower diamond at Baker Park this evening. Saratoga to celebrate centennial of thoroughbred racing at the Spa this August noting first race meeting in 1863.
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