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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1964

Page

7

Oliva Sinks In Early Pace For Twins In Win Over Washington

Tony Oliva the rookie outfielder of the Minnesota Twins drives in two runs with a double and a triple in a 6-2 win over Washington setting an early pace. Oliva whose real name is Pedro has been known as Tony since entering the U S on his brother’s passport. The Twins lineup shifts Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison and Jimmie Hall with Allison moving to first and Power relegated to a reserve role as Oliva shines.

Vic Power Minnesota Washington Oliva Pedro Tony United States Cuba Olia Harmon Killebrew Bob Aison Jimmie Hall Allison

Baseball standings and results wrap update

American League standings show Minnesota and Baltimore leading with strong records as Boston and Detroit trail. Thursday results include Baltimore 4 Chicago 3 and Boston 4 New York 3 in 11. Minnesota 6 Washington 2. Schedule notes and Friday games listed for multiple matchups across leagues.

W. L. Pet. G.B Minnesota Baltimore Boston Detroit Los Angeles Washington Cleveland Kansas City New York Chicago W. L. Pet G.B. Phila San Fran iSt. Louis Houston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco Philadllphia Philadelphia

Beach Softball Club Forms in Old Orchard Beach

An Old Orchard Beach registration meeting for men wishing to form a softball team and join the Bid leford Softball League will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday April 9 behind Old Orchard Beach High School. Local sports man Bob Maguire provides contact details at 39 Seaview Ave if registration is delayed.

Old Orchard Beach Bidleford Bob Maguire Maguire Seaview Ave

Saco Little League Trials Postponed

President Armand Mercier announced that Saco Little League tryouts are postponed one week due to heavy rains. Nine and ten year olds report at 1 PM on April 5, and 11 and 12 year olds at 1 PM on April 26. First-time applicants only must attend.

Armand Mercier Saco

Tillman Leads Red Sox Past Yankees in Opener

Boston edges New York 4 3 as Bob Tillman goes 4 for 5 with a decisive 11th inning triple off Mickey Mantle’s glove. Roman Mesias scores on Whitey Ford wild pitch after Tillman’s hit. Dick Radatz and Bob Heffner provide late relief. Mantle exited with a bruised elbow after Yastrzemski’s drive.

Mickey Mantle Tillman Sox Dick Radatz Bob Heffner Bill Monbouquette Johnny Pesky Mantle Eddie Bressaud Carl Yastrzemski Yankee Joe Pepitone Elston Howard Yastrzemski Frank Malzone

Final Prep Races For Kentucky Derby Saturday

The Associated Press reports two major prep races set for Derby week: the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct and the California Derby at Golden Gate Fields. Hill Rise and Northern Dancer remain in Kentucky, while Traffic may run in the Wood. Wil Rad rides in the California Derby to challenge Derby hopefuls.

Associated Press Aqueduct New York Golden Gate Fields California Churchill Downs Nearco Blue Wil Rad Count Charles Real Good Deal the Wood Hill Rise Northern Dancer Kentucky Willie Shoemaker Louisville

Pitcher Curt Simmons Beats Giants 2-0 in Series Opener

Curt Simmons of the St Louis Cardinals shut down San Francisco on three singles and retired the last 13 batters in order over 2.0 innings in a 2-0 win. Bob Tillman of the Boston Red Sox went 4-for-5 and delivered the winning run in the 11th with a triple and a score on a wild pitch as Boston beat the New York Yankees 4-3.

Associated Press Curt Simmons Cardinals San Francisco Giants Bob Tillman Red Sox Boston New York Yankees

Queen Victoria Becomes Empress of India

Queen Victoria is recorded as the first British queen to hold the title Empress of India marking a pivotal imperial milestone.

Victoria India

Irene Patterson Wins Sudden Death Rhythmette Roll Off

Irene Patterson of the Limbos team wins the Rhythmette girls handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford after a 299 in three strings and a two frame sudden death playoff against Pat Vertefeuille of the Rhumbas. The league awards a trophy and bonus pins. banquet set May 1 at Wonderbar Steak House.

Irene Patterson Limbos 20Th Century Lanes Biddeford Mrs. Patterson Pat Vertefeuille Yvette Warren The Rhumbas Connie Lambert Jitterbugs Wonderbar Patterson P. Vertefeuille Y. Warren C. Lambert V. Clothier M. Clark J. Roy G. Laverriere G. Dwyer Martha Neault J. Coulombe T. Potter J. Wagner F. Currier D. Tremblay Madeleine Neault G. Maurice

San Francisco Triumphs 105 95 to Take Western Finals

San Francisco defeated St Louis 105 to 95 to win the Western Division finals four games to three. The 49ers advance to the finals and will face Boston starting Saturday in the best-of-seven series opener.

Warriors Rally For Triumph in Western Division Finals

San Francisco Warriors erased a 77-69 deficit with 14 straight points, beating St. Louis 105-95 to claim the NBA Western Division title. Coach Alex Hannum praised relentless pressure as the team advances to face the Boston Celtics in a best-of-seven NBA final. A 21-6 St. Louis rally earlier had threatened the series clincher.

SAN Francisco Alex Hannum San Francisco Warriors Naional Basketball Association St. Louis Warriors Boston Celtics

Seaboard Pacing Series Opens at Rockingham Park

Sixteen top pacers gather for the inaugural Seaboard Series at Rockingham Park Salem NH with two divisions and a total purse of 175250 later boosting weekend purses to 64000. Adios Don leads the first division with Harold Dancer Jr driving while Quick Dream tops the second division with Archie Young in the bike.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park Ted Leonard Rockingham Adios Don Messenger New York Harold Dancer, Jr Lehigh Hanover Jack Bailey Patty Dares Fred Parks Dr. Brooks Bucky Day Irish Grattan Henry Swift Water Andy Foster Florida Archie Young Quick Dream Ohio Glad Rags Harold Dancer Jr Stormy Some Dream Chockoyette Rebel Ivan Chief Captain Bob Hasty Buck New England Jerry Dean Pro Hanover Granite State Scar Way Stanley Dancer Ranger Knight

Giardello Faces Rivera in Strength Focused Non Title Bout

In Cleveland Joey Giardello 33 fights for the middleweight crown last December 7. He weighs about 164 pounds for a 10 round non title fight with Juan Rocky Rivera telecast by ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Rivera Argentine middleweight champ 41 10 1 has 36 KOs. Giardello 101 22 relies on speed left hook and jab.

Cleveland Joey Giardello Dick Tiger Juan Rocky) Rivera Giardello Rivera ABC Joey Tiger Adolph Ritacco Rivero Florentino Fernandez New York

Akita Dog Pulls Heavier Sledge Loads in Subzero Weather

The Akita of Japan outperforms many huskies in pulling heavier loads. Its double coat thickens in cold climates, making it well suited to subzero conditions.

Akita Japan

Pinson Sparks Reds Past Dodgers with 5-2 Win

Cincinnati outfielder Vada Pinson opened April strong with three singles and 4-for-8 overall, pairing with rookie Chico Ruiz to power a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers. Ruiz added a double and triple, driving in runs as Jim O'Toole and Joe Nuxhall limited Los Angeles to eight hits.

Associated Press Cincinnati Vada Pinson Pinson Chico Ruiz Eds Los Angeles Dodgers Jim O'Toole Joe Nuxhall Dodgers O'Toole Nuxhall Bob Miller

Biddeford Track Prospects Bright For Tigers

Biddeford's track team shows strong prospects for the season under coach Joseph Plamondon. About 30 to 40 athletes are expected across 16 events with key runners like Ronald Nadeau, Lloyd Cochrane, Richard Gadbois, Steve Zimniski, Norman Duguay, and Adrien Dufresne. The squad aims to win the York County Championship and defeats Thornton Academy in the opener, with multiple meets scheduled through May and June.

Biddeford Joseph Plamondon Lamondon Plamondon Ronald Nadeau Buddy Wong Ralph Madore Lloyd Cochrane Adrien Dufresne Richard Madore Norman Smith Richard Gadbois Dennis Bergeron Steve Zimniski Zimniski Norman Duguay Johnson Armand i'Tardiff David Bergeron Richard Thibeault Gad‘bois Tigers Ziminski Thibeault Gadois Duguay Day Dufresne Tardiff Roger Painchaud York County Thornton Academy Doug Hersom Bob Brulotte Raymond Abbott Mike Sylvester Leo Lariviere Fred Lemovitz Rick Pappas John Minini Art Dube Dennis Bishop Pat Duross Roger Paradis Charley Georgecarakos Ricky Spill Jerry Lyons George Lenny John Gay Ronald Pombriant Thornton Edward Little Kennebunk Wells Westbrook Deering Falmouth Portland Southwestern Maine Relays Southwestern Maine Bangor

Rosburg Leads Houston Classic After Second Round

Bob Rosburg, seeking his first tournament title since 1961, holds a one stroke edge at the Houston Classic after a 67 in round two. Ramon Sota and veterans Billy Maxwell and Jimmy Clark chase at Sharpstown Country Club as Rosburg copes with neck nerve pain and a recent ankle sprain.

Houston Bob Rosburg Rosburg Memorial Park Memorial Sharpstown Country Club Ramon Sota Spain Billy Maxwell Jimmy Clark Sharpstown Sota Maxwell Jack Nicklaus Lionel Hebert Rex Baxter Jr Doug Ford Ken Venturi Don Cherry Bob Charles New Zealand

Freezer Wrap Chops Aid Easy Storing and Retrieval

A tip explains packing meat in paired portions for freezer storage. By wrapping in small bundles of two, four, or six, you can easily remove the exact amount needed. This method simplifies thawing and helps prevent waste.

Rocca Set To Wrestle At Portland In Major Card

Argentine sensation Rocca returns to New England action Saturday night at the Portland Exposition Building facing blond Lenny Montana of Sioux City in the main event. Action starts at 8 30 p m Rocca, barefooted gymnast and NYC headliner, seeks another showcase against Montana, a seasoned heavyweight champ. Co feature has Tony Alta more meeting Rocky Storm, a Negro ace.

Argentine Rocca New England Lenny Montana Sioux City Portland Exposition Building Fabulous Rocca New York Madison Square Garden Montana Lenny Illinois Midwest Far West Tony Altamore Rocky Storm

Detroit Takes One Game Lead In Ice Playoffs

In a 4 3 win over Toronto the Detroit Red Wings move to two games to one in the Stanley Cup final as Alex Delvecchio scores a dramatic last minute goal after Toronto ties seconds earlier. Sid Abel acknowledges his team did not play well but secured the victory. The piece also includes a separate warning from the Maine Highway Safety Committee about liquor in highway fatalities.

Detroit Toronto Detroit Red Wings Sid Abel Red Wings Maple Leafs Alex Delvecchio

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