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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1964
Page
6
Reporter pairs with Lefty Kreh in a lighthearted match at River City’s Golden Billiard Parlor managed by Benny Shelhorse. Lefty dominates, delivering quips about cues and English while the writer lags behind in a friendly city pastime.
Augusta Masters week opens as US amateur champion Deane Beman denounces new and extended courses aimed at power players. He cites USGA trend, cites Nicklaus Palmer and Gary Player, argues courses can remain championship without excessive length. Exhibition baseball scores follow.
Heart specialist Dr. Arthur V. Dudley said Birdie Tebbetts will not return as Cleveland Indians manager this season. Tebbetts, 14 years old, is convalescing from a heart attack and will stay at St. Mary’s Hospital for four more weeks before heading to Florida for continued care.
The 1963 Masters at Augusta begins with Nicklaus, 24, favored at 4-1 to become the first repeat champion. He names Arnold Palmer Gary Player Julius Boros Billy Casper and Tony Lema as top challengers. Heavy rains swelled the course but the Weather Bureau forecast calls for clearing and cooler weather as play starts.
Tammy Davis star hurdler for Frederick Track and Field Club pulled a right hip muscle during Tuesday practice and may miss the National Women's Indoor Championships in Akron. Coach Jack Griffin said she injured her leg on a hurdle, required treatment, and may not be cleared to compete, potentially costing Frederick a shot at the team trophy.
The Chicago Black Hawks, revised but hopeful, prepare for a seventh game in the Stanley Cup semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings. Coach Billy Reay will bring back winger Johnny McKenzie for the decisive matchup while Glen Hall recovers from a stomach ailment and Denis Dejordy starts in goal after Tuesday’s 7-2 loss.
Montreal hopes captain Jean Beliveau, recovering from a knee injury, can play in the seventh Stanley Cup semifinal against the Toronto Maple Leafs after a 3-0 loss tied the series. Coach Toe Blake saved his star as a trump card for the decisive game.
Slugger Julian Javier hit a two run homer in the eighth as St Louis edged the Yankees 4 3 in a Grapefruit League game. Mantle played his first full spring game and went 0 for 4 amid knee trouble. Cleveland belted three homers in a 14 4 rout of San Francisco with Alvis Wagner and Romano going deep. Willie Mays left early after wrist treatment but expected to be fine. Philadelphia beat the Dodgers 11 4 as Alex Johnson and Richie Allen drove in runs. The Dodgers lost their B team 11 1 to Pittsburgh. Minnesota edged Houston 5 4 on John Goryl’s two run shot in the ninth. Boog Powell Snyder and Aparicio homered in Baltimore’s 8 1 win over Cincinnati. Dick Bertell’s 11th inning single gave the Cubs a 7 6 win over Boston and Kansas City fell to New York Mets 11 9 after a four run fourth.
Roy Sigler drives 22 hours weekly to compete in Maryland championship matches with Turf Valley Country Club. He teaches physical education at Bates College in Lewiston Maine and coaches golf and soccer. Sigler, a native of Frederick, travels 11 hours each way for 18 holes in the club tournament.
South Bend Indiana AP reports Notre Dame greets new coach Ara Parseghian as Clashmore Mike the mascot licks his face at a snowy stadium. Parseghian leads 85 players in spring practice aiming to restore national glory for the Fighting Irish.
Boston trails the Royals 3 1 in the best of seven series after Cincinnati snapped a 102 93 win Tuesday. Celtics Co Captain Frank Ramsey cites the momentum swing and the Royals spark as the key pressure point before tonight's pivotal game.
Alba Missouri elected Vern Boyer mayor and Mabel Boyer city collector on Tuesday. They are the parents of Ken Boyer of the St Louis Cardinals and Cletis Boyer of the New York Yankees.
League president Charles Warfield reported five teams joined the Heart of Maryland league with a sixth possibly entering. Frederick Lucketts Pleasant Walk Mt. Airy and Toad Steel are listed among entries as the season opens May 3 though a full schedule remains to be drawn.
Houston Colts announce black armbands for the season in memory of Jim Umbricht the pitcher who died of cancer at 33 after a comeback season. Russ Kemmerer to deliver funeral eulogy as the club plans services and flight arrangements for staff to attend.
Frederick Cadets head into the season opener with Francis Scott Key facing a rain delayed field that may force the game to Key's diamond. Lefty Tommy Thomas will start, with Jim Trout at first base and Stan Keyser catching.
Boog Powell Russ Snyder and Louis Aparicio backed Baltimore with three two and two run homers to beat Cincinnati 8 1 and hand the Reds their first loss in spring camp. Dave McNally and Stu Miller stitched seven and two inning efforts as Pete Rose and Chico Ruiz provided Cincinnati’s lone run.
Registration for Brunswick Railroaders Little League at the Brunswick Y M C A is Saturday April 11 from 2 to 5 p m. Eligible are boys born between August 1 1956 and August 1 1952. All non regular Little League players must register with birth certificates to be recorded and returned. Mrs Norma Jean Frye leads the event.
White Sox third baseman Pete Ward left Sarasota for Chicago to receive treatment for a pulled thigh muscle. He will rejoin the team for Tuesday's AL opener against Baltimore, with Charlie Smith stepping into Ward's opening day spot.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower will team with Arnold Palmer in a charity golf match at Merion Golf Club on May 26 to aid heart patients.
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