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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

5

Giants Take Lead On 5-2 Win and Pirates Loss

The Giants move into sole first place after a 5-2 win over the Phillies aided by key reliever Billy O'Dell in a bases loaded ninth. Houston? Not involved. Ray Sadecki kept St Louis near top with a 5-3 win. Dodgers beat Pirates 13-6 to close the gap.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles Phils al Dark Billy O’dell Sam Jones Dark O'Dell Bobby del Greco Los Angeles Dodgers Ray Sadecki St. Louis Cincinnati

Kelley Faces Finns in 1961 Boston Marathon

The 65th Boston Marathon on Wednesday features Finns as front runners led by Helsinki detective Eino Oksanen and farmer Olavi Maninen with local favorite Johnny Kelley the sole American hope. Entry list tops 229, with about 150 starters at noon, as Kelley eyes sub two hour pace amid Finns’ four prior wins and strong international field.

Boston Johny Kelley Hopkinton Back Bay Winer Helsinki Eino Oksanen Olavi Maninen England Jim Peters Oksanen Suomi

Three Fined In Saco Court On Traffic Charges

Richard B Ward 37 of 27 Linden avenue Old Orchard Beach paid 25 dollars in Saco Municipal court this morning for operating a motor vehicle after license suspension. Judge Hilary Meaney fined 45 year old Coverence Ouellette of Central Avenue Old Orchard Beach 15 dollars for speeding 55 mph in a 40 mph zone on Ocean Park road. Gerard R Dumont 22 of South Berwick was fined 20 dollars with 10 suspended for speeding 60 mph in a 40 mph zone on Ocean Park road. Saco police were complainants in all cases.

Richard B. Ward Linden Avenue Old Orchard Beach Saco Municipal Hilary Meaney Coverence Ouellette Central Avenue Ocean Park Road Gerard R. Dumont South Berwick Saco Police

Biddeford Cage Squad Edged In Agganis Play

In the sixth annual Harry Agganis Memorial tournament at Lynn Mass Hartford beat Biddeford 54 47. Jim Pouravelis from Gorham State Teachers led Hartford with 13 points while Tony Tsomides scored 7 for Biddeford and Louie Ladakakos added 10.

Biddeford Agganis St. Demetrios Church Harry Agganis Lynn Mass Hartford, Conn New England New York New Jersey Tony Tsomides Old Orchard Beach Jim Pouravelis Gorham State Teachers College Pouravelis Jim Vanites Louie Ladakakos Old Orchard Beach High Hartford Mosconos Ete T Ciseases Economon Ae Ee Es Se Stamos Aine Cceseses Constantine Kokines Tate Cs Caanvess Biddeford A Wenkies FE Seeeese Zahirson Essesesse Kostis Hartford Biddeford Con Eeves

Alcoa girl workers stage quirky Cleveland fashion show

In Cleveland Ohio Alcoa women modeled costumes described with fanciful details including scoop neck lines sugar scoops a 24 carrot drape dress with attached carrots rope necklaces and real pills on a pill hat Vicky Vujevich modeled a box jacket suit with the latest in skirts pill box hat and box wood shoes as a sample of the event reflecting fashion with a vengeance.

Frank Alcoa Cleveland Ohio Vicky Vujevich

St Clair Sets Twin City Pin Mark At 1252

St Clair of Portland rolled a record 1252 in the Western Maine men's preliminary rolloff at 20th Century lanes, defeating 31 bowlers to set a new Twin City mark. Lachance was second with 1192, Davis third at 1184, followed by Chapman 1172 and Patchell 1153.

St. Clair Portland Maine Irving Davis Sanford Randy Chapman Don Patchell Ralph Pearson Western Maine al St. Clair R. Chapman E. Cousens Jerry Forcier Bob Reed John D'Alfonso Jim Cassella Lucien Lachance Lachance Davis D. Patchell J. Forcier R. Reed C. Dyer R. Pearson D. Saucier J. D’alfonso J. Casella L. Lachance R. Janelle R. O'Brien B. Godbout R. Choroszy A. Miller A. Gallant R. Nolette B. Pope A. Lefebvre H. Paul EF. Towle J. Tremblay C. Maynard R. Ouellette R. Ware M. Dube H. Nemult

Twins Sweep Orioles in Sunday Doubleheader

The transplanted Minnesota Twins led the American League after sweeping both ends of a Sunday doubleheader from the Baltimore Orioles. Bob Allison drove in seven runs with a grand slam and a three-run homer in the 10-5 first game while Zoilo Versalles won the second 6-4 with a two-run homer in the 11th. The results boosted Minnesota to the league lead as Versalles climbed to a .478 average with four hits in six at-bats. Don Mincher also homered for the Twins. Meanwhile the Senators dropped a 3-2 decision to Cleveland as Tito Francona homered for the Indians. Donovan struggled, then Donovan allowed a ninth-inning rally before Woody Held delivered the game-winning single.

Norm Larker Conlon Dodgers Pirate Vern Law Stan Williams Tommy Davis Wally Moon Sherry Sadecki Cincinnati Jim O'Toole Don Landrum Sally Hemus Hemus Landrum Bill White Ken Boyer Associated Press Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Bob Allison Zoilo Versalles Baltimore Twins Allison Anlversalles Washington Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Dick Donovan Tito Francona New York Kansas City Los Angeles Boston Chicago Detroit Pedro Ramos Orioles Ray Moore Pedro Bill Pleis Minensota Versalles Reno Bertoia Don Mincher Donovan Johnny Temple Jimmy Piersall Willie Kirkland Mickey Vernon Senators Rudy Hernandez Woody Held Johnny Antonelli Bob Allen Mobile

Black Hawks Rally to Cup Victory Over Red Wings

The Chicago Black Hawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5 1 to win the Stanley Cup four games to two. Reg Fleming tied the game on a second period penalty kill, Ab McDonald scored late in the period, and Eric Nesternko Jack Evans and Kenny Wharram secured the win in the final period. Evans scored his first goal in two years.

Detroit Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Hawks Montreal Reg Fleming Ab MccDonald Eric Nesternko Jack Evans Kenny Wharram Evans

Basilio Warns Boston He Wont Be Pushover

Basilio arrives in Boston for a 15 round middleweight title challenge against Paul Pender at Boston Garden. The two-time former champ from upstate New York rejects retirement plans, says legs and punch remain strong, predicts a tough fight and calls Pender a two fisted yet fragile fighter.

Boston Carmen Basilio Paul Pender Penders Eurene Boston Garden Asilio New York Basilio Pender

Four Boxing Titles Going On Block In Week Four

Four title fights unfold in seven days starting with Joe Brown versus Dave Charnley for the lightweight crown at London's Earl's Court. Paul Pender defends in Boston Garden against Carmen Basilio, while Duilio Loi meets Carlos Ortiz in Milan for the junior welterweight title. The week closes with Harold Johnson versus Von Clay for the NBA light heavyweight title in Philadelphia.

Associated Press Joe Brown Dave Charnley London Earl's Court Stadium Brown Baton Rouge Bones Charnley Houston Milan Italy Loi Philadelphia Harold Johnson NBA von Clay

Maine Drivers To Get Raises If New Contract Not Reached

Boston Saturday night report states Maine drivers will receive 43 cents an hour in raises over three years and an additional 5 cent raise each year in 1964 1965 and 1966 if a new contract is not negotiated before the current deal ends.

Page One Boston

Pair Red Sox rookies play like veterans

Boston rookie duo Carl Yastrzemski and Chuck Schilling show veteran poise in a 3-0 win sparked by Ike Delock. Rainout forced makeup games. Yastrzemski drives in two, trips home on a Runnels double, while Schiling adds a .500 average and clinic in patience at the plate.

Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Chuck Schilling Los Angeles Schilling Yastrzemski Pete Runnels Ike Delock Ted Williams Runnels Sox Jerry Casale Angels Mike Higgins Ae As Aes Higgins Aqui Delock Tom Brewer Eli Grba

Firemen Housecleaning at Biddeford Central Fire Station

Spring cleaning at Biddeford’s Central fire station as firefighters wash walls and ceilings on the second floor, install inlaid linoleum, and repair the stairway while preparing the floors for finish.

Central Fire Station Biddeford

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