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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

5

Chicago Hoop Club Drafts Gene Conley

Gene Conley, a two way athlete for Boston, was drafted by the new Chicago NBA entry. He helped the Celtics win three championships and is a pitcher for the Red Sox. He left the Sox dugout after being drafted, saying he must think before deciding whether to report to the new team. He denied retirement rumors and noted a possible later statement.

Boston Gene Conley Chicago National Basketball Association Conley Celtics Boston Red Sox Sox Red Sox Red Auerbach Bill Rusell NBA Gene Philadelphia Washington

Red Sox Open 18-Game Road Trip In Detroit Start

Boston faces Detroit in the first of an 18-game trip as Ike Delock duels Jim Bunning. Former Sox stars Tom Sturdivant Dave Sisler and Willie Tasby fueled Washington past Boston with timely hits and a pivotal double play by Carl Yastrzemski. The only Sox run came on an unearned score in the first inning.

Detroit Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Boston Ike Delock Jim Bunning Tom Brewer Billy Muffett Red Sox Tom ‘Sturdivant Dave Sisler Willie ‘Tasby Senators Bill Monbouquette Sturdivant Sisler Jack Jensen Tasby Washington Pympsie Green Jensen Carl Yastrzemski Vic Wertz Sox Gary Geiger Yastrzemski Monbouquette Senator Dany O’conell Marty Keough Dale Long O'Connell Gene Woodling Keough Harry Bright Tashy

Mantle Leads Yankees Past Tigers In Ten Inning Win

The Yankees powered to a 13-11 victory over Detroit in ten innings as Mickey Mantle drove in the final four runs with homers and a mix of right and left handed hits. Wilmer Mizell earned the win, giving up an early run but shutting out Philadelphia until the ninth for a 3-2 decision.

Associated Press Mickey Mantle Yankees Tigers Wilmer Mizell Prates Phillies San Francisco Giants Stan Williams Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Giants Dodger Williams Charlie Hiller Larry Sherry Harvey Kuenn Willie Ons Wally Moon Willie McCovey Maury Wills Bob Schmidt Eddie Bressoud Jackson Larry Jackson Cards Ace Don Nottebart Ron Piche Gino Cimoli Dallas Green Vinegar Bend Vinegar Bend Mizell (2-0) Was the Winner. Don Zimmer Cubs Jim Maloney Don Elston Jerry Lynch Reds Ron Santo

CHECK THAT DRIVER All drivers stay alert on road safety

A call to vigilance for all drivers with emphasis on the immediate driver behind the reader’s vehicle and the one ahead. The message stresses staying alert to prevent collisions and urges focus during driving.

Springvale KC Returns To League After Reconsideration

Springvale Knights of Columbus rejoined the Biddeford Softball loop after officials and team reps unanimously accepted the move at a Rochambeau club meeting. New play areas and a single umpire rule were key changes as Memorial Field on May Street is set for league play with 18 player rosters and a 124 game schedule if seven teams play.

Springvale Knights of Coumbus Biddeford Rochambeau Memorial Field May Street Eague Ray Belanger Ute Antonio Dallaire Robert Rusty” Janelle Roy and Perreault Oil Ers Rochambeau Club Lightning Club le Voltigeur Club Wasco ‘Plastics Springvale K. C Saco Tanning

Mammals Rise Early in Reptile Age

Fossil records show mammals first appeared during the Age of Reptiles as small insect eaters. Early mammals lived in trees and varied in form as they adapted to a world dominated by reptiles.

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National League games recap with early Friday schedule

National League results show Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 2 and Chicago 3 Cincinnati 2 in ten innings. Thursday games included Cincinnati at Chicago. Friday’s schedule lists Los Angeles at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and San Francisco at Milwaukee.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Los Angeles St. Louis Francisco Milwaukee W. L. Pet. G.B San Francisco Milwaukee Fen Ist. Louis

American League Standings and Wednesday Scores

The AL table shows Detroit eight wins two losses tied for first, Minnesota eight and three, New York six and four, Cleveland seven and three. Wednesday results include Cleveland topping Baltimore six three and New York edging Detroit 13 to 11 in ten innings.

W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Minnesota New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Kansas City Baltimore Canvi Washington Los Angeles Baltimore

Major League Leaders Batting and Big Hit Leaders

Temple of Cleveland leads batting with .475 for players with 25 at bats. Mantle of New York tops runs with 12. Temple and Kaline tied at 10. Mantle drives in 15. Francona Cash and Allison lead with 11. Temple, Verdaslles, and Piersall among hits with high counts. Kaline and Francona lead in doubles with 6. Piersall and Tuttle/Sullivan top triples.

Temple Cleveland Brandt Baltimore Mantle New York Kaline Detroit Francona Cash Allison Minnesota Versalles Bles Piersall Power Romano Tuttle and Sullivan Kansas City

Yankees Snap Tigers Win Streak with 10 Inning Victory

The Yankees rally past the Tigers 13-11 in 10 innings as switch hitter Mickey Mantle belts two homers, one from each side of the plate. Mantle drives in three, with a tying shot off Jim Donohue and a deciding 10th inning homer off Hank Aguirre. Cleveland tops Baltimore 6-3 and Washington defeats Boston 2-1 in other AL action.

Associated Press Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Cleveland Balltimore Washington Boston Mantle Hank Aguirre Yankees Homer Jim Donohue Tiger

Giants Rally Past Orioles on Gentile Error in Fourth

The Giants overcome Jim Gentile’s fourth inning throwing error to steal a 6-5 win at Baltimore. Barry Latman, Bob Allen, and Frank Funk shutout the Birds on one hit over six innings, with Bill Fisher charged with the loss.

Jim Gentile Baltimore Barry Latman Bob Allen Frank Funk Birds Bill Fisher Washington Tom Sturdivant Dave ‘Sisler Boston Bill Monbouquette

Baseball season leaders and stats fragmented list

A fragmented stat list shows leaders in at bats runs hits and home runs from teams Moon Los Angeles Boyer Spencer and others. It cites Moon Los Angeles Clemente Pittsburgh Santo Chicago Bailey Kasko Cincinnati and others with figures for runs batted in hits doubles triples and home runs. Pitching leaders Elston and Friend and strikeout leaders Drysdale Williams Mahaffey are noted with win loss records and totals.

Moon Los Angeles Cunningham St. Louis Zimmer Chicago Boyer Wills Aaron Milwaukee Spencer Clemente Pittsburgh Santo Bailey Kasko Cincinnati Larker Hiller F. Alou San Francisco Stuart Post Amaro Philadelphia Robinson Pinson Mays Elston Friend Drysdale Williams Mahaffey

Kennebunk High Sports Awards Honor Students At Assembly

John Foley received the most improved basketball award and Peter Graham won the most valuable player award during the Kennebunk High School assembly in the auditorium. Varsity letters went to Karnsworth Pierce Graham Foley. JV letters to a large group including Severance Hoff and Eaton. freshman numerals awarded to Welch Stirk Velevis Morris Nadeau Dickinson Nickerson Clark Morris Welch Keating. girls varsity letters to Dymkoski Warren Nunan Stu art Perry Perry Maguire Milligan Phillips and manager Campbell. JV girls letters to Peterson Milligan Angell Mathieu Lembree and Bryant. varsity cheerleaders included Walsh Vadnais Fummons Garrett Paulhus McPhail Pierce and West. JV cheerleaders listed for Kimball Bryant Groneng Ackley Stevens McFay Inniss and Dixon.

John Foley Peter Graham Kennebunk High School Tom Karnsworth Peter Pierce Frank Severance Peter Hoff Stanley Eaton Harold Wakefield Robert Perry David Littlefield Terry Crown Dennis Eagleson Robert Gibson Allen Evelyn William Hanson Robert Parks, Jr William Legere Judy Milligan Sally Angell Cecile Mathieu Floise Lembree Alice Bryant Maryhelle Walsh Sandra Vadnais Judy Fmmons Sharon Garrett Patsy Paulhus Beverly McPhail Betty Pierce Judy West Sharon Kimball Johnny Bryant Ellen Groneng Judith Ackley Dawn Stevens Beverly McFay Brenda Inniss Joan Dixon

Immigrants settle in Australia since World War II

About 1.4 million immigrants have settled in Australia since the end of World War II, reflecting a long term shift in migration patterns. The figure underscores the country’s demographic diversification and the enduring impact of postwar settlement programs.

Australia

Paul Binette Tops TWUA League Handicap Sweep

The TWUA AFL-CIO men's league wrapped its season at Pastime lanes with 29 of 40 bowlers. Paul Binette won with 597 using a 10 pin handicap, Don Robinson was second at 580 with 35 pins, and Roland Petit placed third with 578 aided by 30 bonus pins.

TWUA Afl-Cio Paul Binette Don Robinson Roland Petit Chick” Chorozy Leo Gregoire P. Binette C. Brown A. Lefebvre L. Gregoire R. Menard N. Daignault Hebert P. Throune F. Tenney R. Boutet P. Belanger H. Lachance J. Paquette M Beaulieu R. Gradone P. Masse A. Rizas CC. Litwinowich H. Coombs H. Dee R. Danis R. Goudreau B. Doran M. Cases M. Ross

West Coast Pin Teams Debut In ABC Is Mild

Detroit hosts the American Bowling Congress Tournament as West Coast bowlers make a tentative debut. San Jose All-Stars posted 2,740 in their opening block, needing 3,239 to overtake Detroit Strohs at the top with 5,978. Ansberg-West of Toledo finished with 5,630 for 24th place.

Detroit San Jose Calif Rockies Strohs Toledo

Fights Last Night In Miami Beach and Manila

In Miami Beach Vaillant outpointed Kid Rayo of Los Angeles at 138 pounds while Cope land edged Roy Yalong of Manila in 13014 pounds. The bouts featured boxers from Santiago and Flint with results announced for the Philippines and Michigan participants.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Vaillant Santiago Cuba Kid Rayo Los Angeles Manila Auburn Flash Copeland Flint Mich St Roy Sugar Yalong Philippines

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