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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1963
Page
4
Frederick High School faces a cancelled or delayed match as the field is described as unsafe and unfit for play. Officials note a broken home plate, an absent pitching mound, uneven grass, and slippery conditions from prior weather, threatening both players and spectators. The planned class AA showdown with South Hazertown may be postponed to allow field repairs.
Detroit trails but returns to contention as their star goaltender struggles. The series heads back to Detroit for game five with Toronto in the lead and Toronto’s goaltending blamed by fans.
The Braves defeated the Mets to extend New York's losing streak to six games. The contest featured pitching by Stallard and Cole man with Shipmaster and Torre contributing for the Braves, while Behr provided notable moments for the Mets.
The program lists nine horse races with purses ranging from 1 100 to 7 000 dollars. Entries include Furtongs Sea Vixen Miss Gaybrook and Roman Praise among others. Attendance reported at 4 757.
Weeb Ewbank was hired as head coach and general manager of the New York Jets after the Titans franchise was renamed. His contract details were not disclosed, with reports suggesting a three year deal near $100,000 annually in Baltimore. The Jets plan to share Seagram Stadium at Flushing Meadows with the Mets while constructing a quick championship run.
Maryland wins 2-1 over Clemson at Shipley Field as Bob Smith delivers in the bottom of the ninth driving in the deciding run after a misplay on an overthrow. Kivac earns the win with eight strikeouts in four starts as the Terrapins improve to 2-1 in conference play.
National League and American League results list Houston Chicago Philadelphia New York Detroit Los Angeles Baltimore Washington Kansas City matchups. Notable pitching decisions include Spahn McLish Cheney and McDowell as cited for several games.
Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris expected to miss the tie game with Detroit as both heal from injuries. Big crowd awaited the San Francisco Giants pennant celebration and parade as they open the home season, with fans eager for the world champions to defend their title.
Opening of trout season shows both abundance and scarcity. Some anglers reported many trout from pools on Big Hunting Creek and at the old electric dam near Thurmont, while others caught none. Success favored worm and fur bodied nymphs and spinners as locals noted low water clarity affecting catches. The next stockings are planned for April 18 with over 30,000 trout to be placed in Little Hunting and Owen's Creek, Ith Fishing Creek, and Big Hunting Creek.
Nickel Boy, a five year old horse, broke a shoulder during a race at Laurel Race Course on Monday and was euthanized. Jockey Joe Culmone sustained a shoulder injury and was admitted to Prince Georges Hospital.
Frederick High School opens its season at 3 30 p m against South Hagerstown on the FHS diamond. Phil Petry will start for the Rebels, with Pascal Renn for Frederick. The Cadets rely on Guy Stull and Casey Delauter as leaders while Renn and Stull return from 1962, and Benny Grove starts in left field. The Rebels seek season momentum after a strong finish and will lean on Petry and Guyton to pace the offense.
Boston, missing John Havlicek with a sprained ankle, edged Los Angeles 117 114 in game 1 of the NBA finals. Coach Red Auerbach and Lakers coach Fred Schaus discuss adjustments as both teams aim to split or seize control in the best of seven series.
The Inter-Community Softball League will hold a meeting at the YMCA on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Any team still interested in joining should attend as a league schedule will be drawn up. More babies story notes Kennedy family birth hopes and family growth mentioned in brief AP item.
From his right hand, did a spleen defense on Bill Russell in the early stages. His high jumping antics place him in the starting pivot role over Jim Krebs. Cousy and Tom Heinsohn say Elgin Baylor and Jerry West will score 60 points between them, so the big job is to stop the other guys.
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