Conley Set to Debut as Red Sox Start Two-Game Series
Gene Conley arrives in Boston for a starting assignment against Washington marking his two sport career move to the Red Sox. Manager Mike Higgins plans him to open a two game set as the staff looks to bolster a stronger pitching corps this season.
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Seattle
Mel Parnell
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Chicago
al Lopez
Windy City
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Frank Malzone
Chuck Schilling
Carl Yastrzemski
Venezuelan boxing card reports two decisive points
In Caracas Bruce Gibson of Philadelphia won a welterweight bout by outpointing Enrique Tovar of Venezuela. Danny Kid of the Philippines defeated Nelson Estradi of Venezuela for bantamweight honors by points, weights not listed.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Bruce Gibson
Philadelphia
Enrique Tovar
Danny Kid
Philippines
Nelson Estradi
Six Area Amateurs Ready For Ring Action Tonight
Six area amateur boxers including Reynald Mathieu prepare for debut opportunities at the Lightning club in Biddeford tonight with first bout at 8 pm. Promoter Lou Caron aims for bouts featuring Roland Lagueux versus Ralph Rush and Paul Jalbert versus possible Lewiston or Portland opponents. Undefeated Bill Marshall may face Larry Fournier as several matchups are considered amid likely 12-bout card contingent on fighters present.
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Reynald Mathieu
Lightning Club
Biddeford
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Paul Jal‘bert
Bob Doyon
Lewiston
Gene ‘Howe
Portland
Bill Marshall
Old Orchard Beach
Larry Fournier
Dave Silverman
Roger Ouellette
Ronnie Butts
Dave Lackey
Dave McLeod
Allen Pangburn
Kennebunk
James Whittcom
Laconia
N. H
Duke
Gillises Tie For Second In Bowling Event
Doris and Nick Gillis of Biddeford tied for second in Walpole Massachusetts mixed doubles. Their 1120 combined total trailed winners Marie Thompson and Lefty Richards of Fitchburg who posted 1167. Doris had 503 in five strings. Nick 617 as the Maine pair led eight five-team field.
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Nick Gillis
Biddeford
Walpole
Mass
Nick
Jeanne Monahan
Herbie Berman
Boston
Marie Thompson
Lefty Richards
Fitchburg
Richards
Mrs. Thompson
Doris Gillis
Maine
Massachusetts
Kate Gillis
Kate
New England
Local Commandery Invited to Bangor St John Day Observance
Members of local Knights Templar commanderies were invited to join the St John commandery in Bangor for the observance of St John s day on Saturday June 24 1961. A parade starts at noon followed by a dinner at 1 15 P M. Further information may be obtained at the local commandery.
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St. John Commandery
Bangor
Harold Johnson Keeps Waiting for Archie Moore in Title Defense
Philadelphia reports Harold Johnson, 174, defended his NBA light heavyweight title with a second round KO of Von Clay, 175, at 2:28. Johnson, 32, dropped Clay three times after a first round knockdown. Johnson waits to see if Archie Moore can make 175 for a planned June 10 title defense against Giulio Rinaldi. if Moore can’t, he may be substituted.
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National Boxing Association
Archie Moore
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von Clay
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Jesse Boudry
Miami Beach
Beloff
Pennsylvania
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New York
Massachusetts
Europe
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Sane
Tigers Extend Win Streak With 4-3 Victory Over Yankees
Detroit’s eight straight win left them ½ game ahead in the American League standings as Frank Lary scattered seven hits to beat New York. Steve Boros and Norm Cash led a 10-hit attack, Boros with three hits and two RBIs, while Cash homered to put the Tigers ahead in the fourth. Bubba Phillips added a grand slam for Cleveland in a separate win over Baltimore. Ray Moore earned the win in relief.
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Norm Cash
Bob Turley
Boros
Cash
Bubba Phillips
Indians
Orioles
Milt Pappas
Jim Perry
Frank Funk
Baseball standings and results across American and National Leagues
Detailed standings show Detroit and Cleveland leading in the American League with records around .500, followed by New York and Boston. Monday results include Detroit 4 New York 3 and Cleveland 5 Baltimore 1, plus Minnesota 10 Kansas City in 10 innings. National League results note Pittsburgh over Milwaukee 7 6 and other matchups with several games postponed by rain.
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Lemovitz Named President of Young Judaeans at Etz Chaim
Fred Lemovitz was elected president of Young Judaea of the Etz Chaim synagogue in Biddeford. New officers include Richard Spill as vice president Faye Baker as secretary Judith Saperia as corresponding secretary and Jay Sneider as treasurer. Installations planned with attendees listed.
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Fred Lemovitz
Young Judaea
Etz Chaim
Biddeford
Richard Spill
Faye Baker
Judith Saperia
Jay Sneider
Cary Sneider
Fred
Harvey Lemovitz
Matthew Ruben
St Francis Juniors Attend Maine Conclave Event
St Francis college juniors plan to attend an intercollegiate conference at the University of Maine on Saturday. Participants include Robert Corcoren and Michael Baker. The event, organized by the university's general student senate, centers on "Operation Magnet" exploring how Maine keeps its college graduates. Robert is a graduate of Agnes Academy Rockwell Center New York and plans a journalism teaching career.
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University of Maine
Robert Corcoren
Michael Baker
State of Maine
Robert
Agnes Academy
Rockwell Center
N. Y
Basilio Begins Brand New Life As A Farmer
Syracuse AP report on Basilio retiring from boxing after 13 years in the ring. The former world welterweight and middleweight champion, 34, announces plans to farm eight acres of apple trees on his Chittenango farm, taking time to rest and consider offers. Basilio recalls his career, recent defeat by Paul Pender, and his cautious steps toward a quiet postboxing life.
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Chittenango
Paul Pender
Boston
Canastota
N.Y
Tony Demarco
Demarco
Johnny Saxton
Chicago
Saxton
Trout Stocking In Area Ponds And Streams
York county map lists 6,500 trout placed in Saco Old Orchard Beach Biddeford area waters. Brook trout distributed to Simpson Brook Saco 200 mature, Goose Fare Brook Saco 300, Deep Brook Saco 400, Cascade Brook Saco Old Orchard 200, Babylon Lake North Saco 100, Little River Biddeford 350, Milliken Mills Pond Old Orchard 350, Thatcher Brook Biddeford Old Orchard 300, Silver Brook Biddeford Old Orchard 300, Milliken Mills Pond Old Orchard 2,500 2 to 4 inch brook trout, Nonesuch River Saco Old Orchard 1,000 mature, Wilcox Pond Biddeford 500 4 to 6 inch brook trout. Michael is a graduate of John Banst High School Bangor and plans a teaching career as English major.
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Biddeford
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Saco
Goose Fare Brook
Deep Brook
Cascade Brook
Old Orchard Beach
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North Saco
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Mills Pond
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Silver Brook
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Pastime Lanes Dominates Merchant's Express In 302 Pin Win
Pastime Lanes rolled 1672 to overpower Merchant's Express by 302 pins, 5-0, with Roland Petit 349 and Rene Menard 343 pacing the win and every Pastime member above 300. Express countered with Herve Paul 319 but failed to win a string or a game.
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Rene Menard
Herve Paul
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R. Petit
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H Paul
Soreheads Cup Team Honors In Spring Rolloff
The Soreheads won the spring Artie’s Tavern team tournament at 20th Century Lanes with a 1,509 total, beating Cannonballs by 63 pins. No Luck placed third with 1,438, while Four Aces and a Joker earned last place amid awards for high scores and notable single and triple marks.
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Lucien Lachance
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G. Sevigny
Charlie Minnehan
Major League Leaders by The Iated Press
Batting leaders include Temple Cleveland 472 and Moon Los Angeles 500 from the 25 at bats cutoff with Francona, Mantle and Brandt among top hitters. Pitching leaders show Lary Detroit 3 0 1 00 and Mahaffey Philadelphia 23 strikeouts with Elston Chicago and Friend Pittsburgh strong among top pitchers.
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Indians Vanquish Orioles as Phillips Hits Grand Slam
Bubba Phillips belted his first grand slam in eight major league seasons, powering the Indians to a 5-1 win over Baltimore. Frank Lary pitched seven innings for Detroit, earning his third straight win by toppling the Yankees 4-3 in Detroit as the Tigers extended their streak to eight. Lary improved to 24-0 lifetime against the Yankees in 32 meetings.
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Indians
Baltimore Orioles
Frank Lary
Tigers
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Cousins
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Children Guests At York County Fish and Game Meeting
Children will be guests of the York county Fish and Game association at Stickney lodge in Lyman Thursday night. Prizes will be awarded to the first 50 children attending and Elwin Thomas a ventriloquist from Nassau college will provide entertainment. The auxiliary will serve a beer supper at 6:15 to be followed by the meeting. A sportsmen’s spring canoe event will be held Saturday night at the lodge at 7:30. The public may attend.
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York County Fish and Game Association
Stickney Lodge
Lyman
Elwin Thomas
Nassau College
Fights Last Night At Various Venues Across Boxing World
Philadelphia Harold Johnson stopped Von Clay in Philadelphia to retain the NABU light heavyweight title. Tokyo Kenji Yonekura outpointed Chaidej Mara imaraj in Manchester. Brian Land stopped Billy Hunter in Manchester. Joey Reynolds outpointed Kid Casey in Chicago. Joey Donovan defeated John Busso in New York.
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Harold Johnson
Pat Philadelphia
von Clay
Tokyo
Kenji Yonekura
Japan
Chaidej Maraimaraj
Thailand
Manchester
England
Brian Land
Billy Hunter
Detroit
Chicago
Joey Reynolds
St. Louis
Kid Casey
New York
Joey Donovan
John Busso
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