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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1963
Page
3
The article discusses a whimsical idea that saying hippopotamus before delivering a pitch might slow baserunners. It notes varied reactions in the National and American Leagues, mentions umpire Donatelli and players like Jack Sanford, and highlights confusion over rules and interpretations during the early season.
The New York Mets secure a 5 to 4 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a tense game. Key moments included late runs and standout plays by hitters and pitchers, delivering a much awaited win.
Senate probes call for Hornung and Karras to appear in Sao Paulo as 70 000 spectators expected to watch the opening of the Pan Am Games. Unclear text references continue with fragmented names and details.
Yankees topple Senators 8 4 as Blaton Howard and Roger Maris homer in ninth. Tony Kubek adds a two run shot in the fifth to overcome a 2 1 deficit. Luis Arroyo relieves in the eighth to earn the win while Don Leppert scores on a fielder choice.
Baltimore delivers five runs in the eighth, defeating Cleveland 8 to 5. Al Smith opens with a leadoff homer, Russ Snyder adds a two run double, and four Indian pitchers issue a bases loaded walk during the rally. Aparicio stars with four hits including a homer and a key defensive play, as Vic Davalillo adds three hits for Cleveland.
Boston defeats Detroit 3-1 and 3-1 as Gene Conley and Delock shine. Conley works through right hits with three strikeouts, while Delock throws a no hitter in the second game and Kaline drives Detroit’s lone run with a first inning homer. Bressoud homers twice and Schilling adds a homer as Boston bats around in the ninth.
Philadelphia Eagles stockholders vote to dispose of the club they bought for 30000 from 1949. The asking price is 4.5 million, with 65 of 100 shares owned by stockholders and nine by the club. Paul Brown is cited as a bidder with league acceptance potential, while owners say the team will stay in Philadelphia. Negotiations will be led by Frank McNamee and Michael J. ONeill as they pursue a rapid sale. Brown, fired by the Cleveland Browns in January, has expressed interest and may contact the Eagles' negotiators.
George Musik belted a go-ahead homer in the seventh to lift the Kansas City Athletics to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a twilight doubleheader. Dick Howser followed with the run as Albie Pearson had tied it earlier with a homer for the Angels.
No Robbery is listed as a strong contender in New York races, touted as a top Kentucky candidate. GreenTree Stable’s No Robbery holds 45 to 1 favorite status with hopes of a long shot victory in the 30th running, as other contenders such as George D Wid Creaman vie for position.
New Zealand golfer Bob Charles, a National Left-Handers champion, sank a 10-foot putt on the final green to post 133 halfway total and take a one stroke lead over Masters champ Jack Nicklaus and amateur Kermit Zarley at the Houston Golf Classic. Tommy Aaron stumbled after first round leaders faltered in light rain, with Nicklaus rebounding to 134 and Zarley at 134. Charles held the edge heading into the weekend.
Stolen base champion Maury Wills cites Larry Jackson Warren Spahn and Roser Craig as the pitchers who troubled him most on the bases last season while he stole NW times.
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