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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
10
Chuck McKinley of San Antonio opened his Wimbledon singles bid by defeating Cliff Drysdale 6-3 6-3 8-6 in windy conditions. The match left McKinley as a leading American in the early round, part of 11 U.S. players alive in a field of 20.
Nicklaus struggles amid a fierce Open showing as Palmer gains momentum with $63,545 leading the money list. Boros stands at $50,680 and Nicklaus at $56,690 as the field narrows after the second round. If Ohio’s star wins in his home state, he could reclaim first place before the July departure. The field will be cut to low scores after Friday, with a Sunday playoff possible in a tie.
Angie Burgun and Josie Banks won first place in a Bobby Jones Women’s Association blind partner event. Angie posted a 41 percent and Josie finished strong. runners up included Gladys Leach and Berths Smith with low percentages. Other competitors listed include Ca mil Fair Jo Gray Lucille Sein and Bernie among the field.
James Stickford reports Porsche born Parnelli Jones says Lotus Ford race cars are not as new a era as some claim. Jones notes the rear-engined model won the Indy 500 in record time this year, and he criticizes the prevailing chatter about a new era at the Brickyard.
Late night work at Daytona Beach as NASCAR drivers and mechanics push toward the Firecracker 400 on July 4. Practice begins Monday with two 50 mile sessions on Tuesday and two 50 mile races on Wednesday to set starting positions. Notables include A J Foyt Troy Ruttman Paul Goldsmith and Fireball Roberts among early entrants.
The Kansas City Athletics signed two 18 year old right handed pitchers Edmund Marino of Copiague New York and James Nash of Marietta Georgia to bonus contracts. They are assigned to Daytona Beach in the Florida State League. The club did not disclose contract amounts. Marino had a 66 record with Copiague High School with ten one hit games.
Sarasota Kennel Club offers a full card with Wednesday matinee and evening races. The report lists numerous greyhound entries, results, and payoffs, including a 516th mile time of 31.89 seconds and a daily double payout of $2.20.
The text lists numerous oddly spelled names and items such as Seresete Sunburst Kewene Rex Lee-Gun and Poging Tomy Crystel Grendee Ovke with no coherent event or outcome. It reads as a fragmented lineup or catalog from a historical page with multiple proper nouns and titles but lacks a clear narrative or date.
A Montana yarn recounts Cedric the rainbow trout living by the Clearwater River. The fish teased fishermen, nabbing dry flies with its nose like a forward, while anglers such as Skipper Lofting faced soap slick cobbles and near misses. The tale ends with a humorous fatal catch and reflections on the fish’s wily ways.
Florida Governor Farris Bryant was issued the first 1963 64 water fishing license under the Freed Water Fishing Improvement Act. The Series A resident license is No. 1, followed by No. 2 to William R. Kidd and No. 3 to A D Aldrich. The new license marks the first change in resident fresh water license requirements in over twenty years and costs three dollars, up from one.
Ray McLaughlin posts a strong finish as Adams & Houser and Pawer Construction lead a field of regional performers including Leith Price Mynatt and Retta. The event features teams such as Meleugna and Wheiche Electric with noted entries from Hertent Gingres Munsen Stevens Ketty and Knocked.
The Sarasota Bankers improved to 50 in the Florida League with a 40 to 0 victory over Key Rotary. Ricky Scott pitched a one hit game with 11 strikeouts after a three run first inning cushion. Other Little League action saw Civitan top Gulf Gate Bank 27 4, Kilowatts blank American Bank 8 4, Merchants beat National Bank 5 4, Sports defeat Gulf Coast King 13 9, and Elks edge Sarasota Federal 7 4 in extra innings.
St Martha’s Need Extras built an 81 lead after five runs and added three more in the seventh before an unearned eighth inning run decided the game. Coz Pedicini had three hits in the late rally as Charlie Brown and Jack Schultz led Trinity with three hits apiece.
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