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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1961

Page

5

Colts Name Area Scout From Biddeford For Houston Colts

Larry Bergeron of Biddeford has been named a part time scout for the Houston Colts in Maine for the new National League entry. Maloney says a summer tryout camp in Biddeford may be held pending interest. Bergeron, a 1941 Biddeford High School alum, Navy veteran and longtime Boston and Maine employee, also serves as Biddeford AMVETS sports director and umpires local softball.

Biddeford Maine Houston Colts Vincent B Vin’ Maloney Texas Oscar Larry) Bergeron Oak Street Pine Tree Maloney Bergeron Larry” Bergeron Biddeford High School Tigers Navy The Crusaders Twin City Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Houston Colts Yvette Drouin

Herve Paul Next Lanes Title Aspirant Twin City Champion

Joe La Chance defends the Twin City title against Herve Paul of Biddeford at 20th Century Lanes on Wednesday at 4 30 PM Paul making his Twin City title debut has a 106 average and could upset the champion if in form La Chance clinched the title two weeks ago from Don Saucier and has repelled his first challenger Dick The winner will meet former Twin City champ Jerry Forecier in two weeks

Twin City Joe Lachance Herve Paul Biddeford Paul Lachance Don Saucier Jerry Forcier

Power replacing finesse in Masters says Smith

Augusta GA AP Horton Smith, Masters champion, warns Augusta National favors power over finesse as golfers tune up for the Silver Jubilee. Billy Casper and Arnold Palmer also post solid rounds as field tests the 36-36-72 layout under leaden skies.

Augusta Augusta National Horton Smith Smith Billy Casper Casper Chick Harbert Dick Chapman

Exhibition Baseball Results and Schedule

The Associated Press reports results from Monday with St Louis losing to Chicago 4 8 and Pittsburgh beating Cincinnati 5 2 Minnesota defeating Detroit 11 4 Philadelphia edging New York 3 2 in 16 innings and Washington topping Baltimore 2 1 in 13. Tuesday and Wednesday show varied pairings across spring venues with teams like Philadelphia Cincinnati New York St Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Chicago Baltimore San Francisco Kansas City and Cleveland scheduled for multiple sites including St Petersburg Orlando and Mesa.

Associated Press St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Minnesota Detroit Philadelphia New York Washington Baltimore Los Angeles San Francisco Cleveland Boston St. Petersburg Milwaukee Orlando Fort Myers Tucson Tacoma Jacksonville Lakeland Clearwater Phoenix Albuquerque Miami Kansas City Sarasota Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Gene Mauch Roberts Phils New York Yankees Fla Yanks Clete Boyer Pirates Wichita Coliseum Tony Taylor Johnny Callison Curt Simmons White Sox Los Angeles Angels Simmons Jim Konstanty Phillie del Rice Steve Bilko Faye Throne‘berry Juan Marciah Giants Marichal Felipe Alou

Hockey results by the Associated Press

Montreal at Chicago playoff update shows the Blackhawks leading the best of seven series three games to two with no other games on the schedule.

Associated Press Montreal Chicago

Red Wings ready for Cup finals no matter foe

Detroit plans no strategy changes for the Stanley Cup finals. General Manager Jack Adams and coach Sid Abel say their simple formula is to keep using the same pressure and hard work that routed Toronto in five games. Detroit led the semi final 4-1 after opening victory. Chicago leads Montreal 3-2 in the other semi.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Mgr Jack Adams Adams Sid Abel Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Wings Toronto Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League Hawks Chicago

Red Sox Begin Five Day Trek Home From Arizona

The Boston Red Sox start a five day trip toward Fenway Park with games in Albuquerque against the Cubs, then San Antonio and Houston. Exhibition dates include Durham and Winston-Salem against the Senators. All Star third baseman Frank Malzone is out with a tendon injury. Billy Harrell likely starts at third versus the Cubs. Bill Monbouquette will pitch and is expected to start the home opener on April 11 against Kansas City.

Scottsdale, Ariz Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Chicago Cubs Albuquerque N. M San Antonio Texas Houston Washington Senators Durham N. C Winston-Salem Frank Malzone Sox Cleveland Jack Fadden Mike Higgins Billy Harrell Cubs Bill Monbouquette Kansas City Frank Zupp Marty Keough Jim Mahoney Orioles Joe McClain Senators Minnesota Twins Detroit Harmon Killebrew Don Mincher Dan Dobbek Elmer Vale Chuck Stobbs Tigers Jackie Jensen Carl Yastrzemski

Leaders Hold On In ABC Bowling Meet

DETROIT The 31st day of the American Bowling Congress Tournament produced no serious threats to the leaders of the nine categories. Uck Wintersteen, 34, operator, of Hammond Indiana, bowling center, supplied the only excitement in the classic division when he took third place in the singles with 673. He hardly imperiled Farl Johnson of Chicago who learned the lead last Wednesday.

Detroit Uck Wintersteen Hammond Ind Farl Johnson Chicago

Hawks Poised To Rally In Boston Playoff Showdown

In a fourth St. Louis Boston playoff series, the Hawks hope to upset the favored Celtics after a 129-95 loss at Boston Garden. The teams split the first two games in Boston as underdog St. Louis seeks a repeat of past patterns despite Boston’s lopsided win.

Boston Hawks Celtics Boston Garden St. Louis Paul Seymour

Jury Probe of Basketball Fix Gets Underway

New York County grand jury opened a inquiry into college basketball scandals after two men Aaron Wagman and Joseph Hacken faced felony court for allegedly bribing Seton Hall and Connecticut players to fix games. Police sources say up to 25 colleges could be involved, though DA Hogan has not disclosed new details.

New York New York County Grand Jury Aaron Wagman Joseph Hacken Louis Wallach Seton Hall University of Connecticut Frank Hogan

Plainesville bowler Everett MacKey ties fifth with 684

Everett MacKey of Plainesville Ohio finished tied for fifth in the regular singles with a 684 total. The 44 year old industrial printer rolled games of 241 19 and 253 in his ABC tournament debut.

Everett MacKey Plainesville Ohio

Taxpayers Charge Saco Near Record Debt Limit

Saco finances near an all time high debt as Treasurer Joseph Stirling cites last year’s figures. Bonded debt 405000, interest 145337.50, notes 13100 totaling 653497.50. If paid, remaining 563437.50. A new school at 400000 with 30000 interest would push debt to 1055912.50.

Joseph Stirling Saco Taxpayers Protective Association Stirling Camille Bedard Saco City Hall Augusta Thomas E. Paraday Association

Saco Patrol Boys Have Splash Party

Saco school patrol members were honored by the Saco Parent Teacher Association at a splash party held at the Portland YMCA. Thomas Winston and Mr and Mrs Alan Sawyer directed chartered bus plans, party, and social hour with PTA chaperones.

Saco Parent- Teacher Association Portland Thomas Winston Alan Sawyer PTA Bernard Gaines Marc Ouellette Evan Mahaney George Renell Carl Friedman Zbigniew Kurlanska Thomas Sawyer Thomas Lambert Theodore Teddy) Scontras Richard Twomey Russell Hooper Mark Love Richard Murphy Richard Bergeron David Hickey Richard Millard Raymond Bilodeau Edward Gadbois Raymond Janson Donald Caouette Roger Sicard Sheila Caddigan Joanna Hanson Judy Cooper Nancy Petit Rosemary Bowie Laura Grondin Laura Stickney Dianne Hall Linda Trecartin

Ski Conditions Across New England and Maine

Ski reports from Boston indicate Cannon Mountain and Wildcat in New Hampshire show good to excellent upper runs with spring lower, Sunday River in Maine and Sugarloaf show excellent to good, Smugglers Notch Jay Peak and Sugarbush in Vermont report excellent conditions, Killington Mt Mansfield and Mad River Good to excellent, Mt Snow good on upper and north face, Carinthia and lower areas.

Boston New Hampshire Cannon Mt Wildcat Maine Sunday Sugarloaf Bald Vermont Jay Peak Killington Basin Mt. Mansfield Mad River Sugarbush Mt. Snow Carinthia

Fights Last Night Across Cities in Boxing Card

San Francisco saw Hank Casey outpoint Eddie Andrews in a 159 vs 161 matchup on November 10. In New York Obdulio Nunez stopped Phil Moyer in a 15744 and 155 4 bout with Portland, Oregon as the setting. Chicago hosted Billy Braggs who outpointed Art Wilburn in a 13742 clash while Willie Westbrook faced T J Jones in Chicago.

Associated Press San Francisco Hank Casey Eddie Andrews Las Vegas New York

Canadiens Face Do-or-Die Clash With Black Hawks in Chicago

Montreal, five-time defending Stanley Cup champs, confronts elimination tonight at Chicago Stadium as the Black Hawks seek a clinching win in game six. Detroit would await the winner, with Geoffrion sidelined by a knee injury for Montreal.

Chicago Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Black Hawks Hawks Montreal Detroit Red Wings United States Red Wings New York Toronto Detroit Condi

Pro Basketball Wednesday Game St. Louis at Boston

Boston leads best of seven final series with a 10 point edge. Buffalo, N Y. Jackie Donnelly 136 points, Buffalo outpoints Tommy Tibbs 1294, Boston 10.

Associated Press St. Louis Boston Buffalo N.Y Jackie Donnelly Tommy Tibbs

Scarborough Downs To Open July 17 Flat Track Season

Scarborough Downs in Maine, the state’s only flat racing venue, will begin its 12th season on July 17 with night racing, continuing through September 19.

Scarborough Downs Scarborough Maine

Angels Face Tough Path With Power Hitting Prospects

Los Angeles Angels, lacking a .300 hitter, rely on big bats to boost their 10-team AL chances. Ted Kluszewski, Bob Cerv, Steve Bilko, Ken Hunt, Faye Throneberry, and Eddie Yost provide pop, while pitching led by Eli Grba expects a rebound season. Gaps remain in infield defense and right field competition among Throneberry, Albie Pearson, and Lou Johnson.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Angels Sock Angels Palm Springs Bill Rigney Wrigley Field Ted Kluszewski Bob Cerv Steve Bilko Ken Hunt Faye Throneberry Eddie Yost Pacific Ocean Perme Plate Eli Grba New York Yanks Ned Garver Kansas City Ken McBride Chicago Truman Clevenger Washington Jerry Casale Ted Bowsfield Boston Tom Morgan Detroit Maas Duke Maas Yankees New York Fritz Brickell Richmond Rigney Ken Hamlin Gene Leek Hamlin Leek Eddi Yost Ken Aspromonte Bilko Kluszewski Earl Averill del Rice Cerv Hunt Throneberry Albie Pearson Lou Johnson Chicago Cubs

Automaton Plans Deep IBM Help For Cubs In 1960s

Chicago Cubs prepare to use an IBM batting analysis machine to log every action of hitters against Warren Spahn. The system records walks, hits, runs, and baserunning outcomes for matchups, aiming to remove guesswork in batting orders and pinch hitting.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves Cub College of Coaches Warren Spahn Cub Richie Ashburn Billy Williams Cubs IBM Braves Spahn Ashburn

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