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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1961

Page

5

Pastime Lanes To Host Western Maine Roll-off

Pastime Lanes hosts the Western Maine roll-off Saturday for bowlers seeking the state title. The 10 string event attracts a large field led by Nick Gillis current champion along with Al Huot Bob Dodge Lou Lachance Paul Binette Joe Lachance Don Laucier Gerry Forcier Chick Chorozzy Rusty Janelle Al Guillereault and other dark horses. Bowler turnout spans Kittery to Augusta with many from Portland Scarborough and West Brook. The roll-off begins at 7 p.m.

Nick Gillis al” Huot Bob” Dodge Lou” Lachance Paul Binette Joe’ Lachance Twin City Don’’ Laucier Gerry” Forcier Chick’’ Chorozy Rusty” Janelle al” Guillereault Kittery Augusta Portland Scarborough Westbrook

Maine Collie Club to Stage First AKC Show in Maine

The Collie club of Maine Inc will hold its annual AKC licensed specialty show and puppy sweepstakes Sunday at the Westbrook Armory 120 Stroudwater Road Westbrook. Foley Dog organization handles details. Public may view collies from the Northeast. Two internationally known breeders will serve as judges. Trophies rosettes and ribbons awarded to all winners.

Collie Club of Maine Inc AKC American Kennel Club Theestbrook Armory Stroudwater Road Westbrook Maine Foley Dog Organization United States Collie

TV specials fill next week with Gleason to Shore lineup

New York AP reports a busy week of TV specials led by CBS Million Dollar Incident starring Jackie Gleason. NBC airs Gentleman's Decision on Lee's surrender and Dinah Shore returns in The Happiest Day with Craig Stevens and others. Dean Martin hosts a variety hour with Andy Griffith Tina Louise. CBS Spectacular and Family Classics Jane Eyre also featured.

New York CBS Jackie Gleason Gleason NBC Robert E. Lee Dinah Shore Craig Stevens Wally Cox Janis Paige Jack Carson Cuba Dean Martin Andy Griffith Tony Martin Tina Louise Charlotte Bronte

Officer Rises To Occasion In Crowley Patrol Action

Crowley Louisiana patrolman Joe Leleux quickly solved a quirky ticket case when he issued a ticket to a horse and buggy on Main Street. The buggy owned by Albert Carmouche lacked a windshield wiper. the officer pinned the ticket to the harness and recorded the horse brand due to no license plate.

Crowley Joe Leleux Albert Carmouche Leleux

Relief pitching helps Braves top Phillies 7 6 in 11 innings

Braves erase 6 1 deficit with five in ninth and one in eleventh as Ron Piche notches the win. Roach belts a three run homer and Bolling adds a two run double for the tying and Lau delivers the go ahead single. Cardinals and Giants win to stay in chase of Reds. Cubs blank Pirates.

Associated Press Charlie Dressen Milwaukee Braves Don McMahon Dressen Philadelphia Phillies Lew Burdette Phillies Ron Piche St. Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Reds Chicago Cubs Pirates Roach Mcl Roach Frank Bolling Roy McMillan Johnny Buzhardt Charlie Lau Glen Hobbie Mike McCormick Jim O’toole Dodger Stan Williams Daryl Spencer Ken Boyer Julian Javier Lurt Simmons Bobby Miller

Red Sox Invade Chicago Tonight With High Hopes

The Boston Red Sox, eager to curb sign-stealing suspicions, visit Chicago to face the White Sox at Comiskey Park. Manager Mike Higgins touts a strong pitching staff led by Bill Monbouquette as Boston aims to win the four game series amid cold weather and hitter struggles.

Chicago Boston Red Sox White Sox Boston Comiskey Park Windy City Red Sox Mike Higgins Higgins Bill Monbouquette Cal MccLish McLish Cleveland Cincinnati Monbouquette Ike Delock Tom Brewer Billy Muffett Sox Gene Conley Muffett Brewer Delock

Bobby Darin Rejects Legend Label Yet Aims For Icon Status

Hollywood AP reports Bobby Darin, on the eve of his 25th birthday May 14, says he will not be a legend while he has been public only two and a half years. He believes he could become a legend by 25 and an institution by 30, insisting he is his own idol and that his goals are high.

Hollywood Bobby Darin Will Rogers Darin al Jolson W. C. Fields Clark Gable Frank Sinatra

Yankees sweep Angels in twin bill as Mantle sparks win

The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 and 4-2 in a double header. Mickey Mantle drove in five runs with two homers and started rallies with bases on balls in the second game. Glen Hobbie pitched the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over Pittsburgh, allowing six hits and fanning seven.

Associated Press Mickey Mantle Yankees Los Angeles Angels Glen Hobbie Cubs Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh

UM Students Benefit From State Loans for College Costs

The Higher Education Assistance Foundation of Maine has loaned 107667 to University of Maine students to cover current year expenses, with 233 borrowers averaging 462.06 each. The program supports 92 seniors, 79 juniors, 28 sophomores and 2 freshmen, including 30 women and 203 men. Loans cap at 500 for a year and 1500 over three years, repayment starts after graduation within 42 months. An additional 355 students receive 115655 in National Defense Education Act loans this year.

Maine Industries Maine Cutts

Action Needed To Keep Maine Third District

Brunswick AP legislative action at the state level is needed to protect Maine in the federal redistricting project. Gertrude Potter Morin, former Portland and Saco lawyer, urged the Women's Legislative Council of Maine that Congress is unlikely to expand to safeguard the Third District, making state measures essential to prevent at large congressional selections in a small state.

Brunswick Maine Women’s Legislative Council of Gertrude Potter Morin Washington, D.C Portland Saco 87Th Congress

Tigers Host Maroon In Opener

Biddeford high Tigers host Thornton Academy in a Telegram league baseball opener at Waterhouse field. It is the first action for both teams this season, with Coach Neil Serpico facing uncertainty as veterans return and new prospects compete for starting roles. Game time is 2 o'clock with high fan interest expected. Biddeford also schedules a practice game against St. Francis College this afternoon.

Waterhouse Field Biddeford High Tigers Thornton Academy Washington Tigers Neil Serpico Keith Gaudette Dick Harrison Mel Parsons Johnny Doran Ken Gobeil Dick Dutremble Don Provost Johnny Perrault Bruce Carp Serpico Paul Twomey Ray Soulard St. Louis High Butch Chenard Bobby Bourque Bourque Sernico Thornton Brian Flynn Jean Paul Fecteau Fecteau Biddeford Jeff Griffith Buddy Harriman Bill Soucy John Kerry Jeff Sneider Craig Lund Flynn McNabb Twins Dennis and David Bob Kimball Bob Hurrell Brian Callahan Steve Staples Kermit Lane St. Francis College

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

Summary of top AL batting leaders based on 10 at bats including Versalles and Mantle with .400 and 12 hits. Also lists runs, RBIs, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases for Moon and Boyer in the NL, plus pitching leaders Turley Ramos and others with 2 0 and 1 000 records and strikeouts.

Associated Press Versailles Minnesota Mantle New York Bruton Detroit Versalles Green Piersall Phillips Cleveland Wood Bertoia Allison Temple Piersal Kaline Romano Hunt Los Angeles Lemon Sievers Chicago Kluszewski Larry Ramos Turley Pascual Moon Gonzalez Philadelphia Boyer St. Louis Wills Cunningham Spencer Post Cincinnati Groat Pittsburgh Kaska Stuart

Yankees Sweep Twin Bill to Tie for Second Place

Mickey Mantle powered the New York Yankees to a 7-5 and 4-2 doubleheader sweep over the Los Angeles Angels, lifting the defending champions into a second place tie with Detroit and one-half game behind the Minnesota Twins. Early Wynn earned his first win of the season for the White Sox, who beat the Washington Senators 6-1, while Detroit crushed Cleveland 11-4 as Rocky Colavito and Norm Cash homered. Mantle drove in five runs in the nightcap, boosting his early-season totals as Art Ditmar and Bob Turley won the two games for the Yankees.

Associated Press New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Los Angeles Angels Detroit Minnesota Twins Twins Tigers Cleveland Indians Early Wynn Chicago White Sox Wynn White Sox Hal Woodeshick Roy Sievers Jim Landis al Smith Early Yankee Stadium Yankees Art Ditmar Bob Turley Turley Luis Arroy Eli Grba Ned Garver Ken Hunt Angels Eddie Yost Cleveland Gary Bell Rocky Colavito Norm Cash Frank Lary Bell Dow

Pender Battles Basilio For Middleweight Title In Boston

Champion Paul Pender, 30, Brookline MA, defends against Carmen Basilio, 11th title try, in a 15 round ABC telecast at Boston Garden with Pender favored 12 to 5. Pender seeks to keep Basilio off balance with left jab as both fighters vie for a near full schedule. Meanwhile Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League registers players April 27 in Saco court, with age cutoffs, birth certificates, and May tryouts announced ahead of a June 3 season opener.

Boston Paul Pender Carmen Basilio ABC Boston Garden Pender Massachusetts New York Europe Brookline Mass Basilio Saco-Old Orchard Beach Saco Municipal Saco Old Orchard Beach Hugh Cullinan John Migner Saco Field Old Orchard High School Western Auto Company Lare Elliot Fink Paul Janson William Shea Steve Arsenault Janson

Ben Hall wins first Industrie league handicap bowling meet

Ben Hall of the Lost Soles won the first Industrie league handicap bowling meet at 20th Century lanes with a 604 total on a 75 pin handicap. Al Millard of the Lost Soles finished second with 593 on five strings and a 65 bonus, Leo Lacourse of the Lumberjacks took third with 543 on 55 handicap, and Eddie Pullen of the Lost Soles was fourth with 541. The league banquet is set for Thursday May 11 at 6 30 PM at Wonder Bar Steak House.

Ben Hall 20Th Century Lanes Hall al Millard Leo Lacourse Lumberjacks Eddie Pullen Industrial League Wonder Bar Thursda B. Hall A. Millard L. Lacourse E. Pullen

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

In the American League and National League tables W L Pct GB reflect team standings. Friday schedules feature Los Angeles at Detroit and New York at Baltimore, with results New York 7 4 and Chicago 6 1 among others. Sunday games include New York at Baltimore and Chicago at Philadelphia. In the National League Cincinnati leads with 625, Pittsburgh 84, and San Francisco at 556 with multiple night and day games listed.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B Minnesota New York Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Washington Baltimore Los Angeles Detroit Boston G.B. Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco St. Louis Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati

League Coaches Set Meeting For Monday

League coaches plan a Monday meeting to discuss standings and scheduling. The report lists stolen bases by Pinson and Robinson of Cincinnati with four and three respectively, plus pitching notes for Elston and Purkey of Cincinnati, Friend of Pittsburgh, and a 2-0 score. Strikeout leaders include Drysdale of the Dodgers with 18 and Sanford of the Giants with 17.

Pinson Cincinnati Robinson Elston Chicago Purkey Friend Pittsburgh Drysdale Los Angeles Padres Sanford San Francisco

Skeet Shooters In First Meet Sunday

The season's first five-man intra club skeet shoot is set for Sunday at Stickney Lodge Lyman with shooting starting promptly at 10 am. A state meeting will follow the event.

Stickney Lodge Lyman

High Schools In Sectional Lane Meet Saturday

Western Maine sectional roll off for high schools at Pastime lanes Saturday afternoon. Teams of five compete in boys and girls events across three strings, plus singles and doubles. Sanford has both a boys and girls team entered, with Kennebunk boys and possibly St Joseph Biddeford girls. Additional teams are expected. start time around 1.

Western Maine Sanford Kennebunk High School St. Joseph High Biddeford

Skeet Shoot Urges Attendance From Host Group

Brad Bedard skeet chairman calls on all skeet shooters to attend the event hosted by the organization.

Brad Bedard

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