Biddeford Softball League Renamed to Biddeford Saco
The Biddeford Softball League voted unanimously to become the Biddeford Saco Softball League citing joint city cooperation and shared fields. New officers include Leon Jones president Oscar Cloutier VP Raymond Belanger secretary Larry Bergeron treasurer Antonio Dallaire adviser and Mel Chretien George Bergeron and Frederick Hayes directors. Games start May 13 with two doubleheaders at Biddeford Memorial Field and Elksfield in Saco.
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Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco
Rochambeau
Biddeford and
Saco City
Leon Jones
Oscar Cloutier
Raymond Belanger
Larry Bergeron
Antonio Dallaire
Mel Ch
Herbert Tibbetts
Joseph Tardif
Paul Langelier
Bergeron
Rochambeau Club
Mel Chretien
George Bergeron
Frederick Hayes
New Look League Accepts Sanford Springvale Teams
The league will admit Springvale K of C and American Cyanamid of Sanford with players from the Sanford Springvale area only. 18 man rosters and fees due by May 7. Outgoing president Robert Janelle to be hospitalized Wednesday. Next meeting Monday to distribute roster sheets and softball guides.
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Springvale
K of C
Sanford
Sanford-Springvale
Twin Cities
Robert
Rusty) Janelle
Rochambeau Club
Roy and Perreault
Merchants Express
Saco Tanning
American Cyanamid
Biddeford-Saco Elks
Voltigeur
Twin City Salts
Louis Promotes Boxing Card Featuring Clay Machen Showdown
In Los Angeles Louis backs a 10 round card at the Sports Arena with Cassius Clay set to beat George Logan in one minute 34 seconds of the fourth and Eddie Machen stopping Bert Whitehurst in 2 19. Ralph Dupas defeats Frankie Ramirez and Tony Perez wins a split decision over Eddie Garcia. Attendance figures cited at 7500 with a $57000 gross gate, later likely revised downward.
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Los Angeles
Cassius Clay
Eddie Machen
Joe Louis
Louis
Clay
George Logan
Machen
Bert Whitehurst
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
Frankie Ramirez
San Jose
Calif
Tony Perez
Sonora
Mex
Eddie Garcia
Denver
United World Enterprises, Inc
Special 5-String Rolloffs Set At Pastime Lanes
The first of five string roll-offs for bowlers under 110 average will be held Wednesday at Pastime Lanes starting at 8 p.m. Local entrants include Paul Binette Fred Tenney Rene Menard Paul Lamontagne Harold Dee Art Waters Gerry Bissinette Oscar Letellier Eddie Goulet Ray Gosselin Ed Johnson Chuck Chorozy Don Bouthot Butch Ledoux and others as potential winners.
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Paul Binette
Fred Tenney
Rene Menard
Paul Lamontagne
Harold Dee
Art Waters
Gerry Bissinette
Oscar Letellier
Eddie Goulet
Ray Gosselin
John
Chuck Chorozy
Don Bouthot
Butch Ledoux
Smith Brothers Of Saco Enter Rockingham Racing
Smith brothers from Saco now race at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire. Frank Smith 32 veteran harness driver and Charlie his younger brother start their first full season as reinsmen with Wake Lee Salem trotter and horses Tarr Rowdy and Spencer King in action.
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Smith Brothers
Rockingham Park
Salem
N.H
Frank A. Smith
Saco
New England
Charlie
Frank Smith
Bucky
Charlie Day
Wake Lee
Rowdy
Spencer King
Charlie Smith
Malcolm Sky
Maine Turnpike
Smith
Old Orchard Beach
Rockingham
Maine
Distaff Bowlers Ready for Annual Roll Off Night
The 20th Century Ladies league hosts its annual handicap rolloff at 20th Century lanes at 6 30 PM with 30 bowlers in contention for top prize trophies and cash awards High average Doris Gillis will not participate Top handicapper is Margaret Edgecomb with a 99 average Final averages and handicaps listed for all bowlers including D Gillis M Edgecomb P Thibault Y Cole and others
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20Th Century Ladies League
Doris Gillis
Margaret Edgecomb
D. Gillis
M. Edgecomb
P. Thibault
Y. Cole
E. Chicoine
P. Lavigne
C. Parent
E. Harper
L. Poulin
L. Flood
J. Dallaire
R. Boucher
M. Sevigny
E. Nicholas
A. Cowgill
F. Lemire
J. Bouffard
R. Morin
M. Gendron
S. Menard
P. Norton
R. Murphy
T. Bloodgood
B. Lacy
H. Corbeil
P. Murphy
J. Bouchard
V. Bergeron
T. Colpitts
St. Godbout
N. Bouffard
P. Cote
Y. Pickens
Clay Victories Highlight AP Boxing Roundup
In Los Angeles Cassius Clay defeated George Logan by knockout in four rounds. Ed Die Machen stopped Bert Whitehurst in six. Ralph Dupas outpointed Frankie in a subheadline finish.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cassius Clay
Louisville
George Logan
Boise
Idaho
Eddie Machen
Portland
Robinson Tops Field In Tight Rockingham Battle
Marion Robinson of Ocean City Maryland holds a slim lead for leading dash driver at Rockingham Park as the 40 night meeting nears its close. Ten drivers remain within reach with Robinson, Tom McInnis, Paul Battis, and Lou Rapone among the top challengers amid a crowded standings list.
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Salem
N.H
Rockingham Park
Marion Robinson
Ocean City
Mad
Tom McInnis
Paul Battis
Danville
Lou Rapone
New York
M. Robinson
W. L. Pet. G.B
T. Meintis
Pittsburgh
Sane
L. Rapone
San Francisco
C. Jones
Los Angeles
He. Britt
Philadelphia
H. Robinson
Houston
A. Young
Cincinnati
J. Dennis
Milwaukee
L. Copeland
Chicago
McBride and Gillis Produce Hot Bowling Scores in New England Sweepstakes
Westbrook bowlers Herb McBride and Nick Gillis shone at Manchester New Hampshire sweepstakes with 96 entrants. McBride set a record 1,358 total and a 19 single, while Gillis finished fifth with 1,271 after a late surge. Second went to Bob Sibly, third Joe Helin, and fourth Herb Berman. Don Saucier placed 13th just shy of a prize.
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Nick Gillis
Herb McBride
Westbrook
New England
Manchester
N. H
McBride
Gillis
Bob Siblby
Joe Helin
Herb Berman
Boston
Don Saucier
San Francisco Moves Toward NBA Franchise
New York AP reports the NBA may approve transferring the Philadelphia Warriors to San Francisco at its spring meeting. The short session limits debate and the transfer could be postponed. Rumors say Warrior owner Eddie Gottlieb is prepared to sell to a San Francisco group.
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New York
San Francisco
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia Warriors
West Coast
NBA
Warrior
Bay Area
Warriors
Eddie Gottleib
Fosmire Set to Face Veteran in Boston Ring
Welterweight Bob Fosmire risks his unbeaten pro record in a 10 round bout against veteran Stefan Red in Boston Arena. The 25 year old East Boston native has 16-0 pro slate and 122 amateur wins. A win could lead to a June televised match with Carlos Ortiz after Ortiz defeated Joe Brown in Las Vegas.
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Boston
Bob Fosmire
Stefan
Boston Arena
Fosmire
Charlie Scott
Philadelphia
Red
Paterson
N.J
Sam Silverman
Bob
Carlos Ortiz
Joe Brown
Las Vegas
Nev
Standings and Monday schedule in the American League
The standings show Cleveland 60 4 3.625 ahead of Baltimore 60 4 556 and New York 5 4 556 tied for third. Chicago and Los Angeles carry .500 records, Detroit and Minnesota around .455 to .500, with Washington at .250. Monday games list Cleveland at Los Angeles Chicago at New York Minnesota at Baltimore Kansas City at Detroit Washington at Boston Kansas City at Detroit Minnesota at Baltimore Cleveland at Los Angeles (N)
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Associated Press
Dang L. Pet
G.B
Cleveland
Baltimore
New York
Kansas City
Chicago
Angeles
Detroit
Minnesota
Ste Boston
Washington
Los Angeles
Boston
Boxing cards recount quick bouts across cities
Ramirez of San Jose defeats Eddie Garcia in Denver with 10 to 0 score. Jesse Smith of Chicago stops Johnny Alford in Philadelphia. Joey Limas of Albuquerque defeats Gaspar Ortega in New York. Tom Payne of Detroit outpoints Charles Meeppeer in Youngstown. Katsuzo Nakamura of Japan outpoints Tanny Campo of the Philippines.
Gentle Touch From In The Sandtrap
Golf writer Doug Sanders shares practical tips for escaping bunkers and rough with controlled, repeatable shots. He favors a measured approach over power and recalls a pro example from the Insurance City Open where a player used a putter to escape a close trap and make par.
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T Krell
Kroll
Mets End Nine-Game Skid With 9 1 Victory Over Pirates
Casey Stengel’s prophecy comes to life as Jay Hook pitches five hits over nine innings to lift the Mets 9 1 at Pittsburgh. Mantilla and Chacon drive a 14-hit attack, Sturdivant falls to 1-1, while the Pirates’ streak ends at 10 losses. Giants beat Reds 4 1 as Pierce goes the distance. Dodgers win 5 2 behind Moeller.
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Casey Stengel
New York Mets
Pittsburgh
Stengel
Mets
Pirates
Jay Hook
Cincinnati
Giants
Dodgers
San Francisco
Billy Pierce
Los Angeles Tigers
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
St. Louis
Felix Mantilla
New Yorkers
Roberto Clemente
Mantilla
Erio Chacon
Tom Sturdivant
Gus Bell
Frank Thomas
Chacon
Hook
Dick Schofield
Dick Groat
Bob Skinner
Pierce
White Sox
Harvey Kuenn
Hank Foiles
Kuenn
Jim Davenport
Joe Moeller
Braves
John Roseboro
Willie Davis
Lew Burdette
Davis
Burdette
Rickey urges third major league to save baseball
Branch Rickey, 80, told The Associated Press that major league baseball must expand to a third league. He argued the new National League teams entered the draft at a disadvantage and warned Congress could seal a monopoly if the reserve clause is unsupportive of expansion.
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Pittsburgh
Rickey
Associated Press
Congress
Bowdoin Library Hosts Baseball Memorabilia Exhibit
Bowdoin College librarian Richard B. Harwell curates a month long exhibit focusing on baseball history. Items include Dan MacFayden era memorabilia and Babe Ruth’s May 1922 salary check, plus items from the Dodgers opening at Chavez Ravine.
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Dan MacFayden
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
Babe Ruth
Los Angeles
Chavez Ravine
Mets cruise past Pirates as Hook earns first win
Jay Hook pitched five strong innings for the new club in a 9-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Elio Chacon went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, driving in the deciding run in the second inning.
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Associated Press
Jay Hook
Mets
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Elio Chacon
Merchants Pin League Awards Honor Archie's Variety Champions
The Merchant's bowling league banquet at Wonderbar Steakhouse crowned Archie Variety as 1962 champions. Archie's Variety team members were Capt. Pete Caissie Al Caissie Norm Huot Bert Godbout and Herve Paul. Joe Lachance led with a 114 average. The event named Henry Neault as Henry Demers Memorial award recipient and Norm Gagne as Frank Reagan trophy winner.
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Merchant's Bowling League
Wonderbar
Archie
Archie’s Variety
Pete Caissie
al Caissie
Norm Huot
Bert Godbout
Herve Paul
Phil's Cafe
Gosselin
Nick Gillis
Janes
George Baiguy
Henry Neault
Biddeford
Merchants
Henry Demers
Joe Lachance
Archie’s
Charles Gillis
Camille Roy
Norm Gagne
Frank Reagan
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