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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1962

Page

6

Eagles Claw Tigers in 14-2 rout. St. Louis tops Biddeford 14-2

St. Louis Eagles crushed Biddeford 14-2 as Norm Trottier fanned 13 in six innings and Dick Maurice allowed one hit. Eddie Boulos sparked Thornton with three hits and five runs helped Cheverus beat TA 14-0. Upcoming: Biddeford vs Portsmouth at Waterhouse Field and Eagles vs Portland at the stadium.

St. Louis Eagles Biddeford Tigers Thornton Cheverus Portsmouth N. H Waterhouse Field Eagles Portland High Boulos Thornton Eddie Boulos Maroon Jean Paul Fecteau Ken Pike Stags Corral Santo Cimino St. Louis Norm Trottier Dick Maurice Trottier Paul Twomey Bobby Bourques Sevigny Gene Lacroix Dick Dion Bobby Huot Bourque Ron Guerin James Chenard Small Chenard Portland Bob Guillereault E Sevigny Thibeault Lacroix Maurice Ces Ciscuee Caouette Beer Biddeford Ab Hooa E Harrison Twomey Plf K. Chenard Perkins Ifp Barer Ee Heeds Gobeil Minuitti Aguiar J. Chenard Dion Uerin Edwin Guerin Agrestes Huot Cajouette Carp

Bressoud Ties 22 Year Old Hitting Mark

Red Sox shortstop Ed Bressoud ties a 22 year old club record with a 12 game hitting streak to start the season and expresses focus on runs over records. Boston sweeps Washington 8-7 in a chaotic game as Lu Clinton delivers a clutch eighth inning hit.

Chicago Red Sox Ed Bressoud Jimmy Foxx Bressoud Sox Washington Boston Bill Monbouquette Joel

Wells Trackmen rout Biddeford in season opener meet

Wells High School defeated Biddeford 82 to 52 as the Warriors swept events including high hurdles 440 pole vault high jump and shot put. Readouts list race winners and times with Wells and Biddeford athletes competing across track field events.

Clarrage Stevens Decateur Sansoucy Hills Brindle Smith Hill R. Johnson DeSilva Cochran Tie Adams Bridges Saunders Goodale Harmon Burns Filson

Thornton Swingers Lose to Sanford in League Match

Sanford high dominated Thornton Swingers 4-2 in a league match at Sanford yesterday afternoon. Sanford’s Kostis and Morgan posted low rounds of 82. Kostis defeated Tate 2 and 1 while Morgan beat Polack 7 and 5. Other head to heads included Johnson over Bagley 2 and 1 and Roberge over Otis 4 and 3.

Thorton Academy Sanford High Sanford Jerry Morgan Dennis Kostis Kostis Tate Johnson Bagley Morgan Polackwich Roberge Otis Best Ball Thornton

Dog Show Slated At Westbrook Sunday

The second annual American Kennel Club Specialty show and puppy sweepstakes, sponsored by the Collie Club of Maine, will be held Sunday at the Westbrook armory. Judges include Dorothy Pyle for the puppy sweepstakes and Dale McMackin for regular classes.

American Kennel Club Collie Club of Maine Westbrook Armory Dorothy Pyle West Grove Dale McMackin Troy Ill Jeanette Pitkin Woolwich Evelyn Roberts Farmingdale Barbara Bruneau East Poland Albert Curry Saco Gate Norman Plourde Lewisston Dan Harris Merle Parsons South Portland Jeannette Clifford Oxford

Bonny Eagle Beats Kennebunk 66-51 In Track Meet

In a North Buxton meet Bonny Eagle High School defeated Kennebunk High 66 to 51. Top scorer John Ricker led BE with 14 points while Hal Wakefield won early events but BE took the meet with pole vault shot put and mile sweeps.

Hal Wakefield Kennebunk High School Bonny Eagle High School North Buxton Wakefield Benny Eagle John Ricker Ricker Condon Fines Lewis Drown Tie Wiley Seekins Center Chapman MceIntyre Dunn Winston K Turner Reitz Welch Clark Pendexter Burnell Morris Woodward Eastman

Local Society Notices Mention Eleanor Smith Au burn and Dutton Vets

Miss Eleanor Smith of Auburn serves as chief steward while Dr Clyde Dutton of Saco is listed as veterinarian in a community notice. The brief item highlights these two figures among local service names.

Ity Eleanor Smith Auburn Clyde Dutton Saco

Jerry Dean Aims for $6000 Londonderry Trotting Feature

Jerry Dean the 1959 New England Trotter of the Year seeks victory in Rockingham Park’s $6000 Londonderry trot as he returns to top company after a strong 2:05 2-5 effort. He faces Ranid’s Son and a seven horse field including Sumter Prince and White Foot Joe with post position shaping the race.

Salem N. J Rockingham Park Jerry Dean New England Londonderry Ft. Fairfield Rockingham Dean Hanover Odbrey Ginn Billy Hazen Bedford N. H Sumter Prince Tie Silk Jerry Ranid Decatur Lucky Demon Rapid White Foot Joe Duke of Decatur

Burns School Pries Off Lid With 9-3 Win

Burns School defeated defending champion Notre Dame 9 to 3 in the opening game of the area Grammar school league yesterday afternoon. Pitcher Ted Wilcox limited Notre Dame to nine strikeouts and one walk while Burns loaded the bases with walks and errors before scoring five in the home half. Wayne Nason and Searle powered key hits as Burns pulled away, with Notre Dame scoring early but unable to rally. The Burns vs St Louis tilt was rescheduled to Monday at Saco Memorial field.

Bressoud Don Buddin Houston Boston Washington Lu Clinton Swift Carroll Hardy Clinton Dick Radatz John Schaive Don Schwall Chuck Cottier Mike Fornieles Chet Nicholss Iball Radatz Lincoln R.I Arnold Pete Runnels Jim Pagliaroni Gary Geiger Schaive Geiger Chuck Schilling Pagliaroni C.K. Burns School Notre Dame Ted Wilcox Rod Choroszy Burns Wayne Nason St. Louis Thornton Academy Field Saco Memorial Field K. Burns Sanborn Wilcox Cathe Leete Searle W. Nason D. Nason Doyle Green Gowen

Aaron Brothers Spark Milwaukee as Tommie Homers

Tommie Aaron, 22, powered Milwaukee to a 10-4 win over Philadelphia with a single, triple, and homer driving in four runs and scoring three. Hank Aaron went 1 for 3 as Milwaukee clubbed 14 hits. Willie and Tommy Davis led a Dodgers 12-5 win over Chicago. Bob Gibson lost a no hit bid in the eighth as St Louis edged Houston 3-2.

Associated Press Hank Aaron Tommie Hammerin Hank Milwaukee Philadelphia Phils Willie Tommy Davis Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Bob Gibson Cards Houston Aaron Braves Tommy Aaron Bob Hendley Hank Fischer Hendley Jack Hamilton Willie Davis Frank Howard Daryl Spencer Dodgers Los Dick Ellsworth Ron Perranoski Reief Gibson Roman Mejias al Heist Cardinal Jim Pendleton Cardinals Ken. Johnson Stan Musial Curt Flood Yias Nomerea Ieagng Tommie Aaron Tri- Braves

Western Maine Lanes Heads To Two Major Events This Weekend

The 20th Century lanes host two Western Maine Bowling Association sweepstakes events. On Saturday a 3 PM Men’s Class A Open race crowns Western Maine champion and later Eastern state titleholder. Sunday provides a two shift Western Maine challenger rolloff for national singles participants with entries open through rolloff time.

Western Maine Boston Dick Perkins Western Maine Bowling Association Floyd Beckwith al Williams Dick Choroszy Herbie McBride Nick Gilis Jerry Forcier John D'Alfonso

Softball League At Kennebunk Opens With Six Teams

Seven applications for Kennebunk Softball League memberships exceeded field space, so six teams were chosen the National Bohs joining five returning squads North Berwick Falcons Kennebunk Komets Kesslen Shoe Kennebunk Water Company and Winks A final meeting set for May 10 to distribute schedules and bylaws Season starts May 14 Umpires named Harland Dutch and Frank Walker.

Kennebunk National Bohs North Berwick Falcons Kennebunk Komets Kesslen Shoe Kennebunk Water Company Winks Harland Dutch Frank Walker

Major League Stars Deliver Tight Wins On Double Bill

Bob Gibson and the Cardinals edged the Astros 3 to 2 in a two hitter game with seven scoreless innings while Roman Mejia delivered an eighth inning homer driving in four. Tommie Aaron propelled the Braves to a 10 to 4 victory over the Phillies with a single and a triple.

Associated Press Bob Gibson Cardinals Houston Colts Roman Meeeea

Putting Secrets From Golf Pro Tips In A Personal Letter

The author shares simple putting fundamentals including low and slow strokes, a pendulum motion, a blade alignment on an inside arc, and stressing the importance of greenside feel. He cites George Low’s advice on grip pressure and rehearsing the stroke, plus line-up tips for breaking putts and 6 to 10 foot key makes.

Doug Sanders George Low Low

Tigers Face Trouble As Lary Leaves With Shoulder Mayhem

Detroit pitcher Frank Lary left after two innings with a shoulder problem as the Tigers beat Kansas City 11 7. Lary had earlier battled a shoulder issue in spring training and again in Florida, with trainer Jack Home saying he would be out about a week. Hank Aguirre earned the win in relief, aiding a seven run seventh inning that powered Detroit to victory.

Tiger Jack Home Detroit Tigers Kansas City Lary New York Yankees Cleveland Los Angeles Angels Boston Washington Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Florida Hank Aguirre Manny Jiminez Bobby del Greco Sam Jones Angels Willie Kirkland

Speed Limit Set For Trials At Indianapolis

Indianapolis AP Chief Steward Harlan Fengler set a 135 mph speed limit for the preliminaries to the 46th 500-mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The track, resurfaced with a new asphalt layer over the bricks, aims for safer, faster runs as 72 entries are narrowed to 33 starters in 10 mile time trials on May 12 13 and 17 18.

Indianapolis Harlan Fengler Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tony Hulman

Tryouts Slated In W Biddeford Loop

West Biddeford Little League schedules initial tryouts Monday at 6 at Memorial Field May Street. Boys who missed signup can still join. White Star Laundry becomes league sponsor as new field nears completion. players and fathers to report Saturday morning to work on the diamond.

West Biddeford Memorial Field May Street White Star Laundry

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