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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
5
A historical look at softball's birth and growth from 1887 patent ideas to modern leagues. From Kitten Ball to fast and slow pitches, ASA evolution, and inter-community leagues shaping Frederick's scene, with attendance and reporting gaps noted.
A three day NCAA track and field championships opens in Albuquerque with Oregon favored to defend, but a wholesale upheaval by about six colleges is possible. Trials include high hurdles, pole vault, high jump, broad jump and sprints as teams challenge the Ducks for the national title.
Six American golfers will challenge in Britain as part of an event featuring top players from the United States and abroad. Names like Negie and Noles appear in the fragmentary report, with prize details noting a first-place award of $4200.
Washington announced Wednesday that two more draftees joined the team. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but the report notes selections and roster moves affecting the squad.
In Montreal, a public relations chief resigned under pressure as a political crisis unfolded. Sources state the move followed mounting criticism of communications strategy during a sensitive period for the administration. Officials declined further comment.
Bob Turley pitched a brilliant one hitter to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-0 win over the Chicago White Sox in game two of a doubleheader, while Chicago had taken game one 3-0 behind John Buzhardt. Wagner had three hits and three RBIs for Los Angeles, joining Torres and others in a decisive night. The defeats left Chicago 0.001 behind the Yankees, who beat Baltimore 3-2 in ten innings.
Ed Bressoud Carl Yastrzemski and Dick Stuart hit Boston's three homers to fuel a 5 3 win over Washington Wednesday night. Bill Monbouquette earned his eighth victory as he blanked the Senators until the seventh inning. The Red Sox jumped ahead 3 0 in the first four frames, then held on despite Washington scoring three runs in an inning.
Lew Burdette, veteran right-hander, tossed a three-hitter to shut out the New York Mets 9-0. Hank Aaron drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Braves dominated with solid hitting and strong defense, while Mets struggles continued in the road game.
Julius Boros at 43 dominates golf headlines amid Thunderbird Classic and the looming 63rd U S Open in Brookline. Praise pours in from peers while Boros cites a stolen putter and cortisone shots as keys to a surge in form.
Coaches and managers will be polled during June 21 to 27 to select the starting players for the All-Star game to be played on July 9 in Cleveland. Commissioner Ford Frick will send a representative to clubs to conduct the vote. American League manager Ralph Houk and National League manager Alvin Dark will lead the teams.
A fluctuating lineup hints at future 25 player squads with terse notes on new players like Eddie Cork and others. The league shifts toward a single All-Star game this year, reallocating 43 percent of receipts to a player fund and altering dates, practices, and scheduling across the season.
In Indianapolis the speedway traffic committee announced updated rules easing fan movement near the venue. The changes aim to reduce congestion by guiding crowds away from ceremonial routes and encouraging use of alternative paths to improve flow during events.
Roger Maris lined a single in the 10th to drive in the winning run as the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 3 to 2 in a 10 inning game. Marshall Bridges earned the win, lifting New York to the AL lead over the White Sox.
Thomas Rosselli of Branchville, a one armed golfer who lost his right arm in a bulldozer accident five years ago, claimed a hole in one on a par 3 18-yard hole at Hoe Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday. He learned golf anew three years ago and still uses right handed clubs.
Firemen's Loop Hydestown travels to Frederick to face Independent Hose Co on the lower diamond in Baker Park in a Mutual Firemen's League softball game. In the other league game New Market plays Walkersville. All games start at 6 30 p m.
The American League table shows New York leading Chicago by one game with Baltimore and Minnesota close behind. Yesterday's results include Chicago defeating Los Angeles, Kansas City routing Minnesota, New York and Baltimore tying in ten innings, Boston beating Washington, and Cleveland trouncing Detroit. Upcoming games feature Baltimore visiting New York and multiple interleague matchups with Boston, Cleveland, and others.
Kansas City scored in the late innings to edge Minnesota 17 to 4. Wicker earned the win for Kansas City while Kaat took the loss. Be sezian and Harrelson contributed home runs for Kansas City.
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