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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1964
Page
3
Willie Mays powered a 15-5 Giants win over the Reds, four extra-base hits including a home run, two singles, two walks and two RBIs in five at bats. He leads the league with a .500 average after nine games and has 7 homers, 17 runs, 17 RBIs.
World War II naval veterans who served aboard the U S S Wasp CV 18 will gather at a New York reunion with date to be announced. About 3,000 served aboard the carrier and 75 hail from Maine. Interested veterans may contact John J Allen at 444 Kennedy Blvd Bayonne NJ.
New York Yankee slugger Roger Maris rejected claims he has developed a new personality this year. He said his aim is to relax and enjoy the season while avoiding press and fan hostility. He defended his old image and noted his current .280 batting average with no homers in six games, hoping to avoid last year’s pressure.
Salem New Hampshire brother and sister duo Dr Brooks and Quick Dream headline the 7500 dollar White Mountain Open Handicap Pace at Rockingham Park with Stanley Dancer and his gelding Egyptian Pride, Vern Dancer driving Stormy Coast, plus Mountain Forbes returning to New England and Ranger Knight a prior Cane Futurity winner in a strong Atlantic Seaboard program with multiple invitational races and a futures schedule for next Friday night.
In Melbourne Am Arfio of Ghana and Gilberto Biondi of Australia fought to a draw after a 130 to 135% score representation, ending level in the contested bout held in Melbourne.
Gene Littler and Terry Dill shot 67s to tie for the lead at 134, atop the Texas Open as the field narrowed to 70 low pros and 10 amateurs. Dan Sikes moved to second at 135 after a 66, with a group at 136 and 137. Notables Demaret, Devlin, BeselinK, Hebert, and Baxter fell short of the cut.
In Rome Salvatore Burrini aged 112 retained the European flyweight title by outpointing Walter McGowen aged 109 of Scotland over 15 rounds. The bout extended Burrini’s lead in the title race and underscored Italy’s boxing strength in the division.
Wells New Hampshire banquet marks the season finale for the Wells Women's Bowling League at Lamie's Tavern. Trophies go to Hope Littlefield and Doris Lauretta among others, with Swells winning the team prize and rolloffs planned May 5 at Glen-Mor Lanes. Regular league bowling resumes in fall.
Wells High won a three school track meet with 80 points, Kennebunk 40, Biddeford 29. Keith Darling swept sprints and the broad jump, Amirault led in discus javelin and shot put, plus a fourth in the 100. The Warriors showed depth with ten firsts and appear a Class S state threat.
Detroit rookie Mickey Lolich pitched his first major league shutout in a 5-0 win over Minnesota, plating a left handed twist after a childhood bicycle accident. He struck out seven in a three hit performance as Boston and San Francisco pursued playoff momentum with Heinsohn lifting the Celtics in a 98-95 win over the Warriors.
Chicago pitcher Juan Pizarro dominant in his 1964 opener beating Boston 6-1. He allowed three hits through eight innings, drove in three RBIs with two singles, and became the first Chicago hurler to go the distance this season. Monbouquette took the loss as Stuart homered for Boston.
Wells West End Junior Baseball Association will hold tryouts at West End Field on May 3 at 2 p m. If rain cancels they move to the following Sunday. All boys ages 8 to 12 should report and register. Parents and interested people are invited to attend to help plan the season per E K Littlefield, publicity director.
In Biddeford the Saco-Lowell First Shift league held its first annual handicap rolloff with 27 of 40 bowlers. Ray Peterson won with 591 total on a 50 pin start, Roger Guay was second at 580 with 70 pins, Ray Thivierge was third at 578 with 95 pins, and Jim Letourneau fourth at 571 with 25 pins. Special single prizes went to Peterson, Baril, Letourneau, Guay, and Neault. The league plans a banquet at the AMVETS Hall Thursday evening.
Toronto and Detroit face a seventh game to decide the Stanley Cup showdown after Toronto won 4-3 in overtime in Detroit. Bob Baun, who scored the OT winner while playing hurt, is expected to play tonight as NHL president Clarence Campbell weighs options.
Officials ruled that if the game remains tied after overtime tonight, a new game will be scheduled for Tuesday in Toronto to determine the winner. The decision outlines a clear contingency plan and location for the decisive rematch.
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