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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1963
Page
15
A vintage golf column stresses grip importance for all golfers. It compares interlock ten-finger and Vardon overlaps, endorsing the overlap for most players and noting variations for women and men. It also lists local goals for Hagerstown golf events and figures.
Lou Ar atles led a 74 nightcap win as Chicago swept the doubleheader after a 14-2 opener. Bouton and Yankees pitcher Yan k es hurled a two hitter in a 20 victory over Steve Barber, highlighting a strong start to the season.
The Associated Press reports weekend results from the International League. In a notable game, Jacksonville defeated Cokenbus 4 to 54 in the first 11 innings, highlighting a high scoring, extended showcase. Standout performances and standings context follow the notable score.
Orioles manager Billy Hitchcock questioned New York’s second line pitching as the Yankees faced him in a series. Steve Hamilton struck out 11 in relief of Stan Williams, Bouton allowed only two hits in his first start, and the Orioles finally faltered in a late ninth inning error by Luis Aparicio helped the Yankees take the game. The Orioles head to Washington before hosting the Senators.
The Associated Press lists NL batting leaders Covington Philadelphia .367 F Alou San Francisco 355. Runs Aaron Milwaukee 20. RBIs Fairly Los Angeles 27 Covington 26 Hill F Alou Cepeda 44. Doubles Cardenas Cincinnati and F Alou San Francisco 10. Triples Cardenas Cincinnati Williams Chicago 4. Home runs Aaron Milwaukee 14 Covington Philadelphia Alou Cepeda San Francisco 7. Stolen bases Wills Los Angeles Brock Chicago 9. Pitching Simmons St Louis 50 1000 O Dell San Francisco 1 000. Strikeouts Mahaffey Philadelphia Sanford San Francisco 44. American League Batting (1 at bats) Causey Kansas City .352 Robinson Chicago Boyer New York Runs batted in Robinson Wagner Lee Angels 4 Wagner Angel Hinton Washington Cimon Kansas City Thorn Los Angeles Hintoo Washington 7. Stolen bases Aparicio Baltimore Charles Kansas City 6. Pitching Fischer Kansas City 50 1000 Stack Baltimore Morehead 1 1000. Strikeouts Barber Cheoey Washington 51.
The New York Yankees boosted Baltimore attendance during a weekend three game series, lifting year to date totals. Baltimore’s overall 1963 home attendance rose to 1 189 40, with the weekend gate at 62,291 and weather delaying crowds earlier in April. Orioles president Lee MacPhail, noting cold nights, said Yankee ticket sales drew fans early and helped the club stay ahead of 1962 figures by 37,799.
West Virginia Racing Commission approves a veteran staff for the 60 day Thoroughbred race meeting at Charles Town Race Course from May 2 to July 27. Returning stewards are J. Fred Colwill Andrew Winters and Oleg Hedrick with Lang Shanklin and Smith as placing judges. Shanklin also assists as racing secretary.
The Washington County Softball League opens tonight at Reservoir Park with Appalachian Inn facing Harie’s Confectionery at 6:30 p.m. This oldest county circuit features four teams, with Security defending last year’s title. New clubs Appalachian Inn and Hap Powers Distributing Co. join Hartle’s and West End Tavern back from last season.
Thousands paid last respects to Gene Lipscomb, Steelers lineman known as Big Daddy, as Baltimore mourned. Police seek a second man for questioning in his death. Timothy Black, 25, faces narcotics charges and investigators pursue further leads. Autopsy results pending while authorities assess overdose as the likely cause.
A Boston rookie pitcher, Morehead, keeps a perfect streak with a 4-1 win over the Washington Senators, extending his early success. The report also notes Lipscomb’s heroin involvement and a separate baseball rundown across Major League games, including the White Sox and Yankees.
Sandy Koufax pitched a no hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they blanked the San Francisco Giants. A crowd of over 5,000 at the stadium saluted him while Giants manager Alvin Dark praised the lefty’s overpowering fastball and noted two walks were the only baserunners. Koufax earned his fourth win in five decisions and lowered his ERA to 4.15.
Wake Forest captured its second consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference baseball championship as the Demon Deacons improved to 10-8 in ACC play with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. They resume conference action against N C State and North Carolina in coming days before NCAA district tournament play in Gastonia.
Frank Lary, sent to Knoxville Smokies of the South Atlantic League by Detroit to find his groove, was knocked out in his first start Sunday as Knoxville defeated Chattanooga 2 to 1.
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