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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1961

Page

5

Biddeford Softball Loop In Bid For State Tourney

Robert Janelle was elected president of the Biddeford Softball League at a Rochambeau club meeting. Other officers named were Oscar Bergeron vice president Ray Belanger secretary Antonio Dallaire treasurer Adrien Petit advisor and George Bouchar d of New York City honorary advisor. Teams represented included Roy and Perreault Oilers Springvale K of C Rochambeau club Lightning Le Voltigeur and Saco Tannery. Deadline for new teams to enter was set for next Wednesday.

Robert “Rutsy Janelle Biddeford Rochambeau Oscar Bergeron Raymond Belanger Antonio Dallaire Adrien Petit George Bouchard New York City Champs Roy and Perreault Oilers Springvale Knight of Columbus Rochambeau Club Lightning Club le Voltigeur Club Saco Tannery State Softball Association Sporting Good Janelle, Berceron Belanger Dallaire Petit Ray Cout

Second Lanes Rolloff In Series Slated Saturday

The Western Maine preliminary challenger's rolloff occurs at 20th Century Lanes Saturday at 3 30 p m with 10 game rounds to determine finalists for Bowl-A-Rama Lanes South Portland. Local bowlers listed include Ray Ouellette Dick Choroszy Jerry Forcier Andy Lefebvre Joe LaChance Buck Cote Roger Tardif Al Therrien Pete Caissie Bert Godbout Joe Tremblay Paul Binette Al Guillereault Don Saurer and Rusty Janelle plus entrants from Westbrook Scarborough and Portland Nick Gillis Western Maine champ will not bowl.

Western Maine South Portland Ray Ouelletter Dick Choroszy Jerry Forcier Andy Lefebvre Joe Lachance Buck Cote Roger Tardif al Therrien Pete Caissie Bert Godbout Joe Tremblay Paul Binette al Guillereault Don Sauber Rusty Janelle Westbrook Scarborough Portland Nick Gil-lis

Miami Bowlers Lead Tourney With Best Start

In Detroit, Bruns wick of Miami Florida posted 3036 to seize the top in the American Bowling Congress classic division. A 2943 or better would allow them to surpass Stroh's Beer, who held 5978 after earlier rounds. Len Springmeyer led the Miami squad with 631 while Doerr Jr 611 and George Nenezian 623 followed. Schmidt Beer of St Paul stood second at 5948.

Detroit Brunswick Miami Fla American Bowling Congress

Detroit Beats Chicago 2 1 to Tie Series 2 2

Detroit defeats Chicago 2 to 1 in a game that ties the best‑of‑seven series at two games each. The schedule shows no game on Friday with the next contest in Detroit at Chicago.

Associated Press Detroit Chicago

Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported Outcomes

Seattle Eddie Cotton outpointed Rory Calhoun in Seattle. Allan Harmon knocked out Billy Ryan in Miami Beach. Auburn Cope land edged Little Caesar in Manila.

Associated Press Seattle Eddie Cotton Rory Calhoun White Plains Miami Beach Fla Allan Harmon Kingston

Thornton Academy Announces Spring Sports Schedules

Athletic Director James Mc Gaffin released the spring schedules for golf, baseball and track at Thornton Academy. Baseball opens April 22 at Biddeford with a slate through May 30 at Westbrook. track meets run April 26 to June 3 including a May 19 York County meet. golf runs April 24 to May 24 with home and away dates at York Sanford Gorham Kennebunk and Old Orchard.

Thornton Academy James McGaffin Biddeford Cheverus South Portland Deering Sanford Portland St. Louis Westbrook Kennebunk Wells Berwick Old Orchard York County SWMC York Away Gorham

Merchants Pin Loop Rolloffs Slated Monday

The Merchant's bowling league plans its annual handicap roll off next Monday at 8:30 PM at 20th Century lanes. Forty bowlers compete for two giant trophies and cash prizes across Class A and Class B divisions, with top honors designated as the Henry Demers Memorial and Ralph Duchesne Memorial trophies.

Merchant's Bowling League Henry Demers Ralph Duchesne J. Lachance J. Forcier C. Gillis R. Goudreau H. Paul R. Fournier B. Cote C. Roy G. Guilibeault G. Sullivan L. Blanchette A.lefebvre N. Allie R. Simpson L .Watson T. Fleurant B. Buzzell B. Brulotte L. Labrecque D. Tsomides Ray Tardif N. Gagne KR. Dusseault P.gregoire J. O'Leary P. Stebbins J. Guilbeault P. Roy R. Sharkey O. Dusseault

20th Century Lanes League Scores and Standings

The page lists standings and results from the 20th Century Lanes leagues with team totals and high individual scores. Notable entries include Red Sox and Goofers team totals, B. Thomas high single 146, and multiple games across Allied Footwear Ladies and Victor Canzano leagues.

Associated Press Black Sox Red Sox Kansas City Goofers Chicago Detroit Brats Minnesota Baltimore B. Thomes Cleveland Washington B. Thomas Allied Victor Canzano Cuity Ag New York Boston Los Angeles Ceockpols A. Reeeererrerr Slick Chicks Pivahalle O.csasceess Meveness Cetaan C. Larochelle Pepperell Sbcihaouchas Pieter Lord Pepperell DMR Coe Dominos sSebesiaeiadh Et Ibe Pais Cc Aseerdaceasss Speed Demons Yorkette’s Sssseeees Alley Cats E. Chicoine C. Sullivan

Birch Society debate turns lively amid applause and boos

Welch founder of the militant anti Communist Birch Society faces student heckling as he condemns Chief Justice Warren and cites Cardinal Cushing endorsement. He argues Founding Fathers created a republic not a democracy while audience reacts with applause and hisses. Additional local trade league sports standings and lane scores follow.

Welch Warren

Mistakes On Basepaths Cost Phillies In Ninth Inning Loss

Manager Gene Mauch warned base running costs games as the Phillies fell 3-2 to the Dodgers on a ninth inning double play. Dodger pitcher Johnny Podres earned the win after three seventh inning runs on Wally Moon's homer. The Giants beat Pirates 2-0, while two AL games were postponed by rain.

Associated Press Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Dodgers Phils San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Chicago Washington Los Angeles Baltimore Larry Ae Tony Gonzalez Curry Bob Sadowski Booboos Dodger Taylor Owski Maury Wills John Roseboro Roseboro Junior Gilliam Gilliam Gonzalez San Francisco Tom Haller Giants Vern Law Robert Clemente de Haller Bucs Orlando Cepeda Pirates Billy Lees Jim Duffa

Hillman Sees Late May End At Legislature

Augusta AP Senator Earle M. Hillman predicts the Maine Legislature may pack up by the third week of May, earlier than Memorial Day estimates. He urges a 0.5 percent sales tax increase and a state liquor tax hike to fund Gov Reed’s supplemental budget, down from a proposed 1 percent tax after higher revenue projections.

Augusta Senate Earle M. Hillman Bangor Hillman Vv. Reed Gov. Reed

World reaction to space milestone draws mixed sentiment

The piece collects global reactions from figures like James Thurber in London worried about self knowledge, Sophia Loren in Rome thrilled by the event, and observers in Manila Taipei Mexico City Havana and Formosa probing political and cultural implications of Soviet space progress.

James Thurber London Thurber Sophia Loren Rome United States Filomena Labay Manila Yang Hao Jan Formosa Russia Taipei Castro Mexico City Fidel Havana

Detroit Red Wings Tie Up Stanley Cup Series

Detroit and Chicago trade blows as Bruce MacGregor's third period goal lifts the Red Wings to a 2-1 win in Chicago. Detroit levels the best of seven at two games apiece, with the series staying in Chicago for Game 5 and a possible Game 7 in Detroit. The Hawks protest officiating after Udvari’s call looms large as Detroit seeks home advantage.

Detroit Red Wings Detroit Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Bruce MacGregor Sid Abell Wings MacGregor Hawks National Hockey League Red Wings Black Hawks Frank Udvari Adams Jack Adams Roll Tommy Ivan Hawk Delvecchio

Former Colby Cage Star Is Now A Lawyer

Thornton E. Lallier Jr a six foot eight Belmont native and Colby College all New England center in 1953 joins 124 applicants approved for Massachusetts bar admission April 28. The list includes band drummer Anthony Ravosa Springfield who will open a law office above his grocery and milk business, plus three women and two legislators among the successful candidates.

Boston Thornton E. Lallier Jr Belmont Colby College Lallier Massachusetts Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners American International College Law School Anthony W. Ravosa Springfield Nancy Hannan Boston Herald Doris M. Kline Doris Carroll Cambridge Army Nurse Corps Belden G. Bly Jr R-Saugus Gerard F. Doherty George L Norman S. Rees Brookline Boston University Law School

Traffic Violators Are Fined In Saco

In Saco municipal court Judge Hilary Mahaney fined two motorists this morning. Richard R. Roy, 19, of Biddeford received $10 for speeding 55 mph in a 25 mph zone on Old Orchard road. Richard A. Sevigny, 28, of Sanford was fined $10 for running a red light. Lace police were the complainants in both cases. A trash barrel fire at Roland Beaudoin’s home on Elm street in Biddeford was extinguished with little damage reported.

Saco Municipal Court Hilary Mahaney Richard R. Roy Alfred Street Biddeford Old Orchard Road Richard A. Sevigny Sanford Lace Police Roland Beaudoin Elm Street Little Damaage

Saco Charter Change Debate Highlights Emergency Levy Plan

In Saco, officials defend a lease purchase and a $25,000 sewer project in the Industrial park as emergency measures to attract new industry. The draft amendment includes a 200 petition provision, a revolving bank fund for emergencies, and urges voters to inform and decide at the polls. Dr. J Edward Whelan backs the charter mechanics, urging public education and a timely vote. Paul Grace files two letters with the Legal Affairs committee records.

Sive Saco J. Edward Whelan Paul Grace Legal Affairs Committee

Swivel Strap and Moccasin Shoes Sale Prices

Advertises several footwear deals including Swivel Strap Girls Shoes at 1.29, Ladies Deer Moccasins at 1.89, Crepe Sole Old Pals priced at 4.95 and 5.95, and Boys and Girls Shoes at 3.89.

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