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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1963
Page
4
A parent and son fish the Potomac in a windy hot afternoon using lead bucktail jigs with nylon hair. They report catching numerous smallmouth bass and a pumpkin seed sunfish, praising jig trolling for low line twist and success behind a boat, then switch to surface lures for a late bite.
Wimbledon contender McKinley and Riessen head the clay court lineup as top seeds. Players include Danilovich, Evansville’s Miss Moffitt, and Californians Bachanle Rawetsen amid a River Forest start and a mix of unseeded challengers in a tight field led by a captain and notable entries from Riessen’s squad.
Frederick County Youth League posting shows upcoming game times and venues including a Monday session and Wednesday Walkersville meetup. It notes a Braves practice incident where Zachary was struck behind the right ear and is expected to leave St. Louis with the team on Saturday.
In his first major league start, Detroit Tiger rookie Pull Fals pitched a three-hitter against Washington, earning a 5-1 victory. He blamed a late miscue for costing him time after taking a half stroke.
The Orioles scored six in the seventh inning to erase a 3-0 deficit and defeat the Washington Senators 7-4. Claude Osteen left with elbow pain after two outs in the seventh as Dick Hall earned the win. Ron Robinson and Jackie Brandt provided key hits, while Washington’s Dick Phillips homered in the ninth.
West Jordan Utah AP The middleweight title bout between Dick Tiger and Gene Fullmer has been reset for August 10 in Nigeria after another postponement due to Fullmer injury. Fullmer’s manager Mary Jensen said he will leave July 27 for Ibadan and resume heavy workouts as he heals.
AP report notes Bud Wilkinson addressing the press as the Oklahoma Sooners face a tough schedule. The article mentions team prospects, key players, and upcoming Southwest Conference games as the season progresses.
The Frederick American Legion schedules a game Saturday at 10 p m at McCerdy Field. The Deniphins, a strong Baltimore side, look to near the foe with Chris Sele a former Francis Scott Key Post pitcher likely not to see action.
National League action lists Los Angeles at New York with Koufax and Jackson in key pitching matchups. Other marquee games include Houston at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Cincinnati with several sevens pairing. Sunday rematches feature Houston at New York and Los Angeles at Philadelphia among others.
Schedule of AL games featuring Cleveland at Kansas City Boston at Minnesota Detroit at Chicago Baltimore at Washington New York at Los Angeles and New York at Kansas City with two games each. Pitched matchups include Kralick Penn Morehead Perry Mossi Pizarro Pappas Daniels Terry Chance and other listed pitchers.
Leone's from Baltimore built an 11-7 win over Wamsville at MaeCurds Field after scoring in three third inning runs. Jim Pitts homered for Leone's while Jim Chase lasted five innings before Denny Neel finished the six inning game played before curfew.
Little League officials in Williamsport announced a ban on metal cleated shoes for players in the 13 to 15 age bracket of the senior division. The rule, tied to new protective footwear developments, applies to players and adult managers and coaches and takes effect at the start of the 1964 season.
The Baltimore Colts signed free agent Grady Wade to a 1963 contract to boost placekicking. Wade, a Vanderbilt guard and linebacker, is noted for consistent end zone kickoffs and good height for coverage. Veterans Bielski Harris and rookies Rideout and Hurd will compete for the job.
In Colorado Springs Jean Ashley defeated defending champion Caral Sorenson in the quarter finals of the Women's Western Amateur Golf Tournament. Anne Quast Wells beat Barbara McIntire and Sue Maxwell defeated Bailey with Wells to face Ashley and Maxwell to meet McIntire in Friday's semifinals.
Dodgers beat the Mets 4-3 in a game that extended New York to a 12th straight defeat. Jesse Gonder drove in all three Mets runs with two homers as Drysdale earned the win and Craig the loss.
SP5 Ralph S. Busch placed third at the Na by the AAU in Fort De Tuc course. His time of 65 minutes and 56 seconds ranks among the nation's best distance runners.
Phil Rodgers, 23, shot 68 to sit one stroke ahead of Peter Thomson after 36 holes at Royal Lytham St Annes. Thomson 67-69 to 136, Nicklaus 67-71-138, Palmer 73-69-142. Cut to best 45 scores for final 36 holes. Rodgers said he was “front runner” and praised a clutch putt to seize the lead.
Mickey Mantle limps back to the Yankees saying he cannot play for a week or so after injuring his left foot in Baltimore. He notes Roger Maris will miss time after planned surgery and doubts he can even pinch hit during the upcoming three game set with the Los Angeles Angels.
New York officials said the stadium planned for both the Mets and Jets will not be ready for the 1963 season. Construction has faced bankruptcy, subcontractor defaults, labor disputes, work stoppages, and a severe winter delaying completion to end of 1963. The Mets and Jets will therefore play at the Polo Grounds this season.
Earl Lenhart pitched a six hitter to pace Hyattstown in a 7-1 victory over Independent Hose Company. Joe Rinehart tops the bats with two doubles and a single while White and Mullinix add offense for Independents Hyattstown.
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