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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1963

Page

5

Wagner Paces Angels in 13th Inning Win Over Orioles

Leon Wagner collected five hits including two homers and drove in three as the Los Angeles Angels beat Baltimore 4 3 in 13 innings to topple the Orioles from first in the American League. Wagner’s two homers and a run produced the decisive late play when Lee Thomas scored on a fumbled throw after Wagner’s single started the 13th. His .333 average and six homers lead the league.

Associated Press Bill Rigney Leon Wagner Angels Daddy Wags Rigney Los Angeles Wagner Gels Baltimore Orioles Chicago Kansas City Washington A’s Tom Cheney Minnesota Detroit Lee Thomas Bob Laverine Thomas

Celtics Celebrate Fifth Straight NBA Title in Bearded Bash

Boston celebrates a historic fifth straight NBA championship as Bill Russell bids farewell to Bob Cousy and Red Auerbach hints at retirement. Frank Ramsey accepts a civic award while Satch Sanders recalls Kennedy meeting. Reds slump. Bruce throws league’s first one hitter of the season.

Boston Bill Russell Boston Celtics Cousy Russell Celtics Red Auerbach Frank Ramsey Bob Cousy Cooz Auerbach Kentucky Colonel Boston Junior Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Lakers Om Heinsohn Hall Kennedy

St Francis Opens Baseball Schedule With Bryant College

St Francis opens its baseball schedule with a double header against Bryant College in Providence Rhode Island. Senior Bill Ayer and freshman Joe Goffa will be the mound men for the locals supported by co captains Bill Magee Jim Kerr and Terry McShea all right handers. Magee may catch if not pitching with Bob Struck likely behind the plate. Infield starters include Larry Pristavec at second and Jim McGrath at short. first base and third base positions are open with Art Bowler or Jim Kelley to fill. Coach Red Fleurant lists John Peterson in center and Ray Hearn in right with left field open. First home game May 3 versus Ricker College. Maine Maritime Academy adds May 15 bringing the schedule to 11 games.

St. Francis College Bryant College Bill Ayer Joe Goffa Providence Rhode Island Ayer Goffa Bill Magee Jim Kerr Terry McShea Bob Struck Magee Larry Pristavec Jim McGrath Art Bowler Jim Kelley Red Fleurant Cocaptain John Peterson Ray Hearn Red Knights Ricker College Maine Maritime Academy Biddeford

Major League Stars Carry Warmer To 4-3 Win In 13th

Leon Wagner of the Angels went 5 for 46 with two homers and three RBIs, singles the winning run in the 13th as Los Angeles edged Baltimore 4-3. Bob Bruce of the Colts allowed only a first inning single by Vada Pinson, a one hitter for a 2-0 victory over Cincinnati.

Associated Press Cincinnati Mgr Fred Hutchinson Reds Houston Bob Bruce Hutch Vada Pinson Colts Siaion Gene Freese Eddie Kasko Don Blasingame Pete Rose Hutchinson Pinson Bruce St. Louis Bill White George Altman Los Angeles Dodgers Lew Burdette Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh New York Mets Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Dodgers Phil Gagliano Curt Flood White Aman Ron Perranoski Ed Bauta Johnny Roseboro Frank Howard Willie Davis Maury Wills Nate Oliver Roseboro Jim Davenport Braves Norm Larker Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Ted Savage Mets al Jackson Harvey Haddix Pirates Haddix al McBean Tom Sisk Leon Wagner Angels Los Angeles Baltimore

Biddeford High Captures Track Meet At Saco

Biddeford High trackmen defeated Thornton academy at Thornton field yesterday afternoon by 81 1 6 to 7 5 6 with Old Orchard Beach trailing. Thornton double winners Gardner Walls and Bruce Shaffer helped, while Johnny Soucy edged in the two yard dash and Prendergast led Old Orchard in the mile.

Biddeford Thornton Academy Thornton Field Old Orchard Beach Tigers Johnny Soucy Ed Bridges Danny Pappas Mike Prendergast Old Orchard Llyod Cochrane Thornton Gardner Walls Bruce Shaffer al Cole Johnson Pappas Gadbois Shaffer Bourgault Sansoucy

Portland Downs St Louis High at Alumni Field

Portland pounced on St Louis High for 12 runs in three innings to win 15 to 7 in the Alumni Field opener. O Malley drove in multiple runs as Talbot, Zimmerman, and Welch set the early tone.

Portland Downs St. Louis High Portland High St. Louis Mill City Mets Portland Stenza Terry Talbot Barry Zimmerman Pete Welch Pete O'Malley O'Malley Welch O’malley Marty Brenerman Charlie Belisle Saints Talbot Zimmerman O'Mally Brennan Prenner Maganello Brown Pompeo Mastroluca Webster St. Louis A Fecteau Id. Dutremble Ic. Belisle Loranger Provencher Belisle Brenerman C. Belisle R. Huot Brewerman Maurice Huot Gillis Roy

Kennebunk High Takes Second in Triangular Track Meet

Kennebunk High finished second in a Friday triangular meet at Buxton School, beating Westbrook while Benny Eagle High led with 89 points. Tom Wiley earned top marks in pole vault and multiple events, setting an 11 ft 6 in mark previously held by Fred E. of Falmouth, as Westbrook trailed with 37 points.

Benny Eagle High Westbrook Kennebunk Buxton West Bunkies Tom Wiley Craig Lewis Wiley Fred “Er Falmouth Howard Condon Morrell Plowman Crown Lewis Hunt W. D Drown Tie Seekins Blackmore Jewett Stultz Wakefield Perkins Phillips Lowell Dunn Hoff Clark Babbidge Gillette Burnell Eagleson Center Chapman Cole Rennie W. T Morrill High Hurdies Haskell Wilson Call Bonny Eagle

Bowling Banquet Set for Tuesday Evening

The Men’s Trade league holds its annual banquet Tuesday at 6 at the new Rochambeau hall on South Street. Biddeford bowlers should arrive 15 minutes early. about 40 bowlers attend as Souliere’s Service Station is crowned 1962 63 Trade League champs. Trophies and cash awards will go to top teams and bowlers, with Nick Gillis of the 20th Century Lanes serving as master of ceremonies.

Rochambeeu South Street Biddeford Souliere Nick Gillis

Al Smith Leads Sox In Home Runs And Track Meet Results

Al Smith now with Baltimore led the Chicago White Sox with 16 homers last season. The meet lists multiple events with results for relays and field events, noting athletes such as LaFond, Belanger, Pappas, and Fleurant across sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and a 2 mile run, with times and distances including 14.6 in the 120 yard hurdles and 103 ft discus.

al Smith Baltimore Chicago White Sox

Snotting the Sports: Local Little League reforms urged

The column criticizes youth baseball practices, urges expansion of minor leagues, and condemns early cuts and punishment in tournament play. It praises local volunteers stepping in to run Little League, urges parental support, and notes Maine State Prison softball plans and Beech Ridge Speedway warmups.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Boat Safety Check Lists

The Coast Guard Auxiliary provides required and recommended equipment check lists and will inspect boats for safety upon request. Their seal of safety marks a prepared boatman, prepared with cooperation of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Coast Guard Auxiliary U.S. Coast Guard

Open Handicaps Highlight Card At Rockingham

Salem NH Rockingham Park hosts two $4,000 open handicap races tonight highlighting a weekend harness program. The Maplecroft Trot features Jerry Dean aiming to break track record 2:04.1 set by Rodman in 1960, with Rapid's Son seeking top earnings and a likely record push. The Pelham pace stars Guy Sampson, Diamond Dios, Bucky Day and a full field in a competitive sprint under the lights.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park Maplecroft Maine Jerry Dean Odbrey Ginn New England Rodman Keith Waples Duke of Decatur Rapid

Biddeford Squires to Play in KC Tournament in Augusta

The Biddeford Columbian Squires led by co captains Joseph Stevens and Jerry Lee and including Mike Potvin Ronny Michaud Dennis Frechette Roger Stevens John Lambert Richard Sweeney Carl Michaud Jimmy Michaud and Mark Mutial head to the KC sponsored tournament in Augusta tomorrow. It may be one of the last court tournaments in the state.

Biddeford Columbian Squires Mike Potvin Ronny Michaud Dennis Frechette Roger Stevens John Lambert Richard Sweeney Carl Jimmy Michaud Mark Mutial Joseph Stevens Jerry Lee Augusta

Saucier Leads Bissonette In Pas Time Lanes Title Match

Don Saucier leads Jerry Bissonette by 64 pins after the first 10 strings at Pas time lanes Biddeford. Saucier had 1,184 to Bissonette 1,120 with 11 strikes and 26 spares for 251 pins. Bissonette trails after a late rally, final half to be decided later. Further card shows LeRoy Copeland Swift Water and a $24,800 Saturday night card at Old Rock.

Don Saucier Biddeford Gerry Bissonette Bissonette Saucier LeRoy Copeland Old Rock Beetle Oteca

Redskins Post Triumph Over Kennebunk High

Sanford High defeated Kennebunk 3 to 2 in a late eighth inning rally. Dan Stanley drove in the winning run with Nate Howgate scoring on a two bagger after a McCann walk and a wild pitch. Mike Weeks had earlier opened Sanford’s scoring with a third inning hit, while Kennebunk answered with two tallies in the sixth on Perry’s sacrifice fly and Bill Hanscom’s double. Perkins, Tyler, Cousens, Adams and Hanscom listed on pitching and batting notes.

Sanford Sanford High Kennebunk Dan Stanley Nate Howgate McCann Howgate Mike Weeks Perkins Perry Bill Hanscom Scott Stevens Dave Littlefield Kenne

Fights Last Night in Melbourne and Los Angeles

In Melbourne Oliva 126 stopped Renner 127 after 7 rounds. In Los Angeles Valenti 157 knocked out Turner 160 in California on the same night.

Associated Press Melbourne Kid Oliva Argentina Osei Renner Ghana Los Angeles Tony Valenti Boston Willie Turner Fresno Calif

Public Hearing on Food Labeling Bill at State House

Legislative notices state committees will hold hearings in their rooms at the State House on Tuesday April 30 1963 Agriculture at 1 30 p m in Room 134 H P 1050 L D 1517 An Act Clarifying the Labeling of Canned Food and related details.

State House Augusta

State Board of Hairdressers Notice Exam in Augusta

The State Board of Hairdressers will hold an examination for hairdressers on Tuesday May 14 1963 at 9 00 am in Room 105 State Office Building State House Augusta Maine. Applicants must bring tool kits containing shoulder cloth manicuring tools comb hairpins cold wave rods in four sizes and hairdressing rollers in four sizes. Frank T Kelly R S Executive Secretary.

State Board OF Hairdressers State Office State House Augusta Maine Frank T. Kelly

Pardon Petition for David G. Jutras Pending in Maine

State of Maine notice announces a petition for the pardon of David G. Jutras of South Berwick for illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. A hearing before the Governor and Council will be held in Augusta on Wednesday, May 5, 1963, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber. Secretary of State Paul A. MacDonald signs the notice.

State OF Maine Augusta David G. Jutras South Berwick Paul A. MacDonald

Biddeford Municipal Officers Meet on Liquor License

The City of Biddeford will hold a meeting of its Municipal Officers on May 6, 1963 at 8 00 p m in the Mayor s office City Building to consider The Inn Inc s application for a Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License City Clerk Paul A Deshaies notes the notice

Kennebunkport Boughton Hotel Corp the Colony Hotel M. Abbott Pendergast L. Clifford Maling Charles R Butts Biddeford the Inn Inc Paul A. Deshaies

Zoning hearing on restaurant at Saco Motel site

A public hearing is set in the Saco City Hall court room at 7 30 p m on Thursday May 2 1963 to consider Raymond C LaCourse's request to open a year round restaurant at the Saco Motel on Main Street and Academy Avenue The plan includes serving bottled beer and providing entertainment or dancing during evening hours It states beer will not be sold during Thornton Academy Athletic Field events Byron F Dolby chairman Zoning Appeals Board City of Saco

Saco Raymond C. LaCourse Main Street Academy Avenue Thornton Academy Byron F. Dolby Chm Zoning Appeals Board City of

Classified Index Announcement brings 90 listings

A scanned page outlines standard classified categories including Automotive Business Service Employment Financial Instruction Live Stock Merchandise Rooms and Board Real Estate for Rent for Sale Numbers and 90 index entries numbered 1 to 90 with ranges 17 18 31 37 41 46 50 67 74 82a 90 across multiple sections. The page appears as a content index guiding readers to further classified ads.

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