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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1961

Page

5

Notre Dame de Lourdes Grammar School Preseason Baseball

Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco begins pre season practice for a 15 man team under coach Maurice Mercier Sr. The roster includes Ronald Cartier Edward Gadbois Paul Putney Pat Boudreau Ernie Leclair Al Martin Ralph Mercier Lionel Morin Donald Caouette Ronald Petit Norman Fecteau Raymond Janson Alwin Douville Rene Goupil and Robert Houde New uniforms arrived and Mercier Sr will assign positions with help from Maurice Mercier Jr as spring vacation ends.

Maurice Mercier Notre Dame de Lourdes Grammar Saco Ronald Cartier Edward Gadbois Paul Putney Pat Boudreau Ernie Leclair al Martin Ralph Mercier Lionel Morin Donald Caouette Ronald Petit Norman Fecteau Raymond Janson Alwin Douville Rene

Notre Dame Aims for Grammar School Championship Run

Notre Dame seeks a championship this season after finishing second last year. The article notes Burns School led the standings, with Notre Dame intent on turning out a champion team.

Notre Dame Burns School

Bombers Fall In Finale Tie For Fifth In League

The 20th Century Bombers lost to Congress Square 1730 to 1701 after a late rally, finishing tied for fifth in the YC County Men’s League. Johnny D Alfonso and Earl Brasier led Congress Square with 369 and 384, while C Gillis 338 and J Lachance 356 paced the Bombers.

Congress Square Portland Bombers Johnnny D’alfonso Earl Brasier Joe Lachance Nick Gillis Ray Gendron Pac J. D'Alfonso C. Dyer E. Brasier D Patchell C. Gillis L. Lachance R. Gendron J. Lachance In. Gillis

Patriot's Day sports schedule fills Maine pages

A busy Patriot's Day awaits with golf at Brunswick Country Club a five day session and a road race in Westbrook. Entries for distance runners are encouraged by Friday for the Maine Principals Association sanctioned event. Warden Robbins announces a Thomaston Prison baseball schedule with nine wins and seven losses last season and a strong future lineup. Harness racing fans eye Suffolk Downs 66 day meet starting Monday with races boasting up to 50,000 dollars in stakes. Amateurs Ted Drew and Paul Labbe Jr. reunite in boxing reminiscence while a 1925 Biddeford girls team is remembered for its early success and lineup led by Captain Margaret O Connor.

Maine Telegram League Brunswick Country Club Westbrook Richard Getchell Westbrook High School Franklin Emery Main Street Maine Principals Association Thomaston Allen L. Robbins Donald B. Chase Maine State Prison Thomaston Boys Rockingham Suffolk Downs Lightning Club Theodore Ted Kid” Drew) Drouin Biddeford Paul Ted Drew Paul Junior Junior Gorham Tigerettes Kennebunkport Cape Porpoise Morse High Bath BHS Westbrook Seminary Kennebunk Westbrook Sem Femmes Margaret O'Connor Hannah Farley Beatrice Fuller Constance Hartley Harriet McCormack Louise Meikle Betty Anderson If Margaret Hoctor Ig Cecilia Murphy Jc Doris Emmens Mary Hannawaysec Inez Johnson Joan Cosgrove Biddeford High School

Lusty Leader Set for Rockingham Pace Test Tonight

Salem New Hampshire horses Lusty Leader and Hundred Proof lead a $6,000 Gate City open handicap at Rockingham Park. Lusty Leader seeks a sub two minute mile against top handicap rivals including Hundred Proof, Spangler Goose, and Adios Paul on a muddy track.

Salem N. H Lusty Leader Rockingham Park Rocking Sham Lusty Song Gate City Jas Scotland Hundred Proof Lusty Yonkers Spangler Goose Adios Paul Keen New York Tidemite Ned Rosecroft Matador Johnny Nick Guy Sampson C. D.higgins South Windsor Conn Rockingham

Mercantile Pin League Rolloff Slated Monday

The National Mercantile league schedules its annual handicap roll off for members Monday night at Pastime lanes. It uses a 2/3 handicap between each bowler’s average and the top average bowler, across a three string format, with listed averages and handicaps for participants.

National Mercantile League J. Masterson J. Velevis Ra. Petit D. Bouthot C. Brown P. Taylor R. Genest W. Crown A. Gilblair R. Spofford B. Bonney P. Wormwood D. Dallaire C. Austin E. Bernier J. Gretello R. Trottier R. Duchesne D. Paullus N. Stackwole P. Bergeron

Lary fires first one hitter as Tigers beat White Sox 7 4

Frank Lary pitched the first one hitter of his career and missed a no hitter by inches in the fifth inning on Jim Landis’s bunt single off Chico Fernandez’s glove as Detroit beat Chicago 7 4 for their first win. Landis doubled later and Kaline drove in a run.

Associated Press Frank Lary Jim Landis Chico Fernandez Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Baltimore Washington Cleveland Lary Landis Earl Torgeson Chisox Blank II Larv White Sox Frank Baumann Chicago Pedro Ramos Orioles Jackie Brandt Zoilo Versalles Jack Fisher Billy Gardner

Giants and Reds extend unbeaten runs in pennant race

In a night of tight pitching the San Francisco Giants edged Philadelphia 2-0 as Mike McCormick and Art Mahaffey locked down a double three-hitter. Willie Mays hit a first homer in the eighth after a prior wild first inning, while Cincinnati and Pittsburgh each won to stay in pursuit. Sammy Taylor delivered a ninth inning two-run shot for Milwaukee, and Ed Bailey, Ed Kasko, and Bill Henry factored in late scoring for the Giants.

Associated Press Mike McCormick Art Mahaffey San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds St. Louie Pittsburgh Lossles Chicagoes Milwaukee Sammy Taylor McCormick Ruben Amaro Phils Tony Taylor Gene Smith Pancho Herrera Cal Neeman Giants Mahaffey Willie Mays Dick Groat Bob Skinner Roberto Clemente Dick Stuart Pirates Sandy Koufax Joe Gibbon Tommy Davis Clem Labine Mons al Cicotte Bob Tiefenauer Ed Bailey Gus Bell Ed Kasko Bill Henry al Heist Taylor Bob Buhl Don Elston

Black Hawks Confident Of Sunday Finis

The Chicago Black Hawks, leading Detroit 3-2 in the Stanley Cup series, expect to close the series Sunday in Detroit after a 6-3 victory. General Manager Jack Adams countered that Detroit will win the cup next Tuesday night, while a rowdy crowd disrupted Chicago Stadium. Balfour suffered a left forearm fracture and will miss the rest of the series.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Black Hawks Detroit Jack Adams Chicago Stadium Frank Udvari Rudy Pilous Udvari Pilous Red Wings Advari Ron Murphy Hawks Adams Murphy Murray Balfour Stan Mikita Mikita Balfour Young Detroit Nets Terry Sawcchuk

Griffith Ortega Sign For Bout Despite Snags

New York AP reports Emile Griffith and Gaspar Ortega sealed a May 27 world welterweight title defense in Los Angeles. Griffith seeks his first defense since dethroning Ben Paret on April 1 in Miami Beach amid negotiations and language barriers among promoters and lawyers.

New York George Parnassus Emile Griffith Gaspar Ortega Los Angeles Griffith Benny Kid) Paret Cuva Miami Beach Parnassus Ortega Paret

Paul Pender Praises Basilio Ahead of Title Bout

Boston report says Paul Pender respects Carmen Basilio, noting Basilio’s ongoing conditioning and punching power. Pender plans to stay fast and counter, aiming to slow Basilio with quick combinations as their April 22 national televised middleweight title fight approaches.

Boston Paul Pender Carmen Basilio Basilio Paul

September date TBD for event, says Parnassus

Parnassus indicated the event will occur in September with the exact date to be scheduled later. The statement notes September is the target month but provides no specific day.

Parnassus

Spider Web Returns Tonight in Battle With Dick Tiger

New York reports Spider Web resumes after 14 months to face Nigeria’s Dick Tiger in a 10 round middleweight fight at St. Nicholas Arena televised on ABC at 10 p.m. Tiger, the 7-5 favorite, seeks to extend his current seven win run while Webb aims to shake rust and regain momentum after a long layoff and recent wins.

New York Spider Web Dick Tiger Nigeria ABC St. Nicholas Arena Tiger Webb London Spider Wilfie Greaves Empire Ace Armstrong Armstrong Ring NBA Kayes Rory Calhoun Joey Giardello Terry Downes Bobby Boyd Neal Rivers

Fights Last Night in Gastonia and Fresno Boxing Results

In Gastonia North Carolina Pete Rademacher of Columbus Georgia stopped Dan Vanderford of Lockhart South Carolina at 1:00 in the round. In Fresno California Ray Riojas of Orange California stopped Oscar Ortegon at 8:00 in the round.

Associated Press Gastonia N. C Pete Rademacher Columbus Dan Vanderford Lockhart S. C Fresno Calif Ray Riojas Orange Oscar Ortegon

Basilio Versus Pender To Defend WBA Title In Boston

Basilio the 34 year old veteran from Chittanongo New York seeks to reclaim momentum in a 15 round title defense against Pender of Brookline Massachusetts at Boston Garden. Pender, whose title is recognized in New York Massachusetts and Europe, vows to dish out punishment while Tolling his legs says he may be outgunned unless he improves. Basilio has defeated Don Jordan Gaspar Ortega and Gene Fullmer in a comeback while Pender earned the crown by decision over Sugar Ray Robinson and defended against Robinson and Terry Downes.

Basilio Chittanongo N.Y Don Jordan Gaspar Ortega Gene Fullmer Pender Brookline Mass New York Massachusetts Europe Boston Garden Sugar Ray Robinson Robinson Terry Downes London England

Hockey Results Show Chicago Leads 3-2 in Playoff Fight

AP reports Friday night hockey score Chicago 6 Detroit 3, putting Chicago ahead 3-2 in the best of seven series. No game Saturday or Sunday. Chicago hosts Detroit next. Maine Central Railroad plans four passenger trains in June and July to carry about 1300 campers to summer camps and will maintain some special passenger operations per the PU C.

Associated Press Chicago Detroit Portland Maine Central Railroad Maine Public Utilities Commission

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