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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1963

Page

7

Umpires Windmill Act Highlights Mets Dodgers Balk Win

The Mets beat the Dodgers 4-2 as balks decided the game and tied the NL season record for balks at 78. Ed Kranepool started a three run rally in the seventh with a double, leading to a decisive score. Willie Mays triple and Cepeda single provided Giants lift in a 4-3 win over the Phillies.

New York Roger Craig Los Angeles Ed Kranepool Bob Miller Charlie Neal Kranepool al Moran Miller Ed Roebuck Marv Throneberry Neal Jim Hickman Craig Giants Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Phillies Jack Fisher Chuck Hinton Senators George Thomas Angels Don Rudolph Minnie Minoso Julio Navarro Hinton Ed Brinkman Bob Turley Mcl Nelson Jim Hannan

Pesky defends Mejias and sticks with lineup

Boston manager Johnny Pesky says he will not bench Roman Mejias despite a .117 average as Mejias contributes four RBIs and three runs on seven hits. Rookie Dave Morehead seeks a fourth straight win against Cleveland as Mejias battles slump while Pesky notes Mejias can impact games with defense and baserunning.

Boston Johnny Pesky Roman Mejias Dave Morehead Cleveland Gary Bell Mesias Pesky Yankees Mejias Carom Chicago Hoyt Wilhelm Knuckler Carl Yastrzemski Morehead San Diego Calif Detroit

Coast Guard Operation Brief Prepared From Goopera

A terse Coast Guard prepared note references a goopera style operation tied to U S coastline security efforts. It notes procedural steps and jurisdictions without detailing identities or outcomes. The document frames defensive maritime actions and interagency coordination.

St Andre Tops Notre Dame In Grammar League Opener

St Andre used five Notre Dame errors to win 6 to 2 at Saco Memorial Field in the opening game of the Grammar School league. Cumbrack pitched seven innings with eight walks, Boudreau took the loss despite a two on-base period. St Andre led 2 0 after two, added four in the fourth, Notre Dame managed two in the fifth, final.

St. Andre Notre Dame Saco Memorial Field Old Orchard Cumbrack Saco Boudreau Gregoire Igadbois Cheroszy Osing Marchand Choroszy

Another Rollott Scheduled For Pastime Lanes

Wednesday at Pastime lanes a 5 string roll off for bowlers 106 average and down will be held. The Big 3 series event winner Gerry Bissonette inspired another single event. eligible bowlers may enter up to 8 p.m. starting time.

Gerry Bissonette

Dupas Captures Boxing Crown From Moyer

In New Orleans Ralph Dupas won the world junior middleweight title by a 15 round split decision over Denny Moyer of Portland. Dupas, 27, trained on red beans and rice and ice cream. He had previous title losses but closed strong in the 15th round.

New Orleans Ralph Dupas Denny Moyer Portland Ore Dupas Joe Brown Emile Griffith Moyer Meyer

Fights Last Night Wrap Across Five Cities

In New Orleans Ralph Dupas 151 outpointed by Moyer 15 from Portland. Dupas wins world junior middle weight title. Sydney Ollie Taylor from Australia outpointed Gene Aragon from the Philippines in welterweights. Cardiff Howard Win stone of Wales stopped Gracnez Lamperti of France in the featherweights. Tokyo Rockey Blade 145% from the Philippines stopped Shoji Kawaguchi 145'2 from Japan in five rounds. Fresno Gabe Terronez 147 from Fresno knocked out Chico Stantos 147 from Oakland in four rounds.

Associated Press New Orleans Ralph Dupas Moyer Portland Ore Dupas Sydney Ollie Taylor Australia Gene Aragon Philippines Cardiff Wales Howard Winstone Gracnez Lamperti France Tokyo Rockey Blade Shoji Kawaguchi Japan Fresno Calif Gabe Terronez Chico Stantos Oakland

Beach Kennebunk Win Golf Matches

Beach and Kennebunk posted wins in southern division Golf League matches. Kennebunk defeated York 6-0 at Cape Arundel in Kennebunkport while Old Orchard Beach beat Thornton Academy 3-2 at Biddeford-Saco Country Club. Peter Bryant led Arundel with 83. Po Lackwich shot 85 at Biddeford-Saco.

Old Orchard Beach Thornton Academy Biddeford-Saco

Thornton Polackwich Tops Peacock In Best Ball

In a golf match key players Thornton Polackwich TA defeated Peacock 2 1 while Roberge TA and Prendergast OOB tied. Bates OOB defeated Cote 4 3 and Dowd OOB beat Potter 5 4 as OOB won best ball 5 4.

OOB Thornton Polackwich Peacock Roberge Prendergast Bates Cote Dowd Potter

Saco Little League Field Needs Work

President Armand J. Mercier of the Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League asks fathers and volunteers to report at the Little League field on Summer Street, Saco, at 6 tonight and tomorrow night with rakes and paint brushes to prep the field for the new season.

Armand J. Mercier Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League Summer Street Saco

Coeds Enter Varsity Sports Stir Controversy Across SEC

AP reports the SEC allowing women to compete on varsity teams sparks debates over gender, facilities, and standards. Tulane’s Martha Leveritt and Pam Hayes boost swimming optimism. Kentucky grants Mary Lou Daniel a par breaker scholarship. Centre College’s Sue Stafford shines in tennis. opposing schools protest dressing room issues as rankings and letters for women athletes rise.

NEW York Butch Fatback Southeastern Conference Tulane Martha Leveritt Pam Hayes Miss Leveritt Pam University of Kentucky Mary Lou Daniel Centre College Sue Stafford Louisville Martha Ausbach Elizabeth Cravy Carol Hanks United States Washington University of St. Louis Harry Burrus Justina Bricka Memphis State

Major League Leaders Overview

National League batting leaders include Edwards of Cincinnati at .411 and F Alou of San Francisco at .392. Flood leads runs with 22. H Aaron has 19. Boyer leads RBIs with 21. H Aaron has 16. F Alou leads hits with 29, tied with Howard and Groat at 28. Cepeda and F Alou tie for doubles at 7. Altman and Cardenas among leaders in triples. H Aaron leads home runs with 7. Demeter has 5. W Davis leads stolen bases with 6. Wills and Flood have 4. Washburn tops pitching with 44. Nottebart, Friend, and others tied at 34. Koufax leads strikeouts with 33. Washburn has 30. American League batting shows Causey at .400 and Yastrzemski at .365. Allison leads runs and RBIs with 15 and 17 respectively. L Thomas has 14 RBIs. Hinton paces hits with 27. Wagner has 26. Yastrzemski and Robinson top doubles. Hinton and Cimoli lead triples. Wagner leads homers with 6. Allison has 5. Aparacio and Charles pace stolen bases with 6 and 5. Fischer, Penn, and Cheney lead pitching with 30. Barber and Bunning lead strikeouts with 31 and 30.

Associated Press Edwards Cincinnati F. Alou San Francisco Flood St. Louis H. Aaron Milwaukee Boyer Howard Los Angeles Groat Cepeda Altman Cardenas Fazio Nottebart Houston Friend Pittsburgh Brolio Simmons Koufax Washburn Causey Kansas City Yastrzemski Boston Allison Minnesota Pearson L. Thomas Hinton Washington Wagner Robinson Chicago Fregosi Cimoli Aparacio Baltimore Charles Fischer Penn Cheney Barber Bunning Detroit

Pepperell Mfg Second Shift Bowling Handicap Rolloff

The Pepperell Manufacturing Company Men's Second Shift bowling league hosts its first annual handicap rolloff at 20th Century lanes in Biddeford on Thursday at 12 30 p m. Bowlers will roll five strings with Don Nolette leading in final handicap, top prize is a trophy and cash awards await other top finishers.

Pepperell Mfg. Co Biddeford Don Nolette D. Nolette R. Roberts R. Boudreau B. Dube P. Gendron R. Labbe R. Robida G. Gagne M. Thompson O. Gregoire

Mets edge Dodgers duo in Craig complete game win

Roger Craig of the Mets scattered seven hits in a full game victory over former Dodgers teammates. Orlando Cepeda of the Giants collected three of eight team hits and drove in the decisive run as San Francisco beat Philadelphia 4 to 3, snapping a three game skid.

Associated Press Roger Craig Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Orlando Cepeda Giants Philadelphia San Francisco

Kentucky Derby Hopeful Never Bend Has Temperament

Kentucky Derby trainer Woody Stephens hopes Never Bend, a Cain Hoy colt by Nasrullah, stays settled for Saturdays Derby prep. The colt showed independence in the Forerunner Purse at Keeneland, barely winning amid his stubborn mood as eight sophomores raced in the Derby Trial to earn a berth. Jet Traffic, co favorite with Bonjour, competed alongside Sleuth Hound, Wild Card, and Gray in the one mile race.

Louisville Woody Stephens Never Bend Keeneland Cain Hoy Nasrullah Russell A. Firestone Bonjour Sleuth Hound Wild Card Gray

Pro Basketball College Draft Starts Today

New York Knicks hold first pick in NBA college draft as the league opens a three day meeting. The Knicks loom to draft Art Heyman of Duke while the draft order lists Chicago Zephyrs, San Francisco, Detroit, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Syracuse, Los Angeles, and Boston. Officials vote to abolish the territorial draft, ending a 50 mile radius pick rule starting 1966.

NEW York National Basketball Association Boston Celtics NBA New York Knicks Chicago Zephyrs Baltimore San Francisco Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis Syracuse Los Angeles Celtics Knicks Art Heyman Duke Rod Thorn West Virginia Nate Thurmond Bowling Green Jerry Ward Boston College Tom Thacker Eddie Miles Seattle Bill Green Colorado State U Roger Strickland University of Jacksonville Jim King Tulsa Herschel West Grambling Boston

Stengel Scoffs At League Directive

New York Mets manager Casey Stengel mocked a National League directive from president Warren Giles on balk calls after Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2. He complained the rule would lengthen games and questioned enforcing pauses by managers and coaches.

NEW York (Ap Casey Stengel New York Mets Warren Giles National League Stengel Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Casey

Veterans Records Note Many John F Kennedy Names Found

A Veterans Administration file check reveals 123 individuals named John F Kennedy. One entry lists a resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D C.

John F. Kennedys Veterans Administration Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C

Nasrullah's Independent Style Frames Never Bend Tale

Nasrullah, Never Bend's sire, sulked and tested handlers as Nasrullah's temperament proved stubborn at the post. Stephens noted Nasrullah's independence is typical, while Never Bend generally behaves, though he can cause trouble when unsettled.

Rajah Noor Never Bend Nasrullah Stephens

Connie Vadnais Wins Handicap Bowling Rolloff

Connie Vadnais of Four Hits and A Miss won the TWA AFL C I O Girl's Victor Canzano League handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. A field of 30 bowled. Vadnais totaled 347 with a 57 handicap to edge Irene Nadeau by one pin for the trophy.

Connie Vadnais T.W.A.A A.F.L C. I Victor Canzano 20Th Century Lanes Biddeford Vadnais Irene Nadeau The Blue Eyes Nadeau Dorothy Dube Brats Carol Neault Claudia Boisvert Cecilia Hersey Anita Rheault Brenda Foresman C. Vadnais C. Nadeau D. Dube C. Neault E. Harper B. Thames C. Boisvert C. Hersey B. Bernier P. Hame B. Vadnais C. Fecteau J. Bisson J. Martel B. Foresman

Bowling Handicap Roll Off Sets Stage At Pastime Lanes

At Pastime lanes Biddeford the American Mercantile league holds its annual handicap roll off with 30 bowlers eligible. Notables include Al Huot E Gilbert R Grenier E Letourneau P Binette and many more as action begins at 8 15 p m with a trophy to the winner.

Biddeford American Mercantile League al Huot E. Gilbert R. Grenier E. Letourneau P. Binette L. Laverriere R. Lester R. Laverriere A. Guillereault R. Dodge H. Dee L. Lachance B. Lehoux G. Bissonette R. Ouellette L. Dubois R. Menard P. Johnson R. Lajeunesse M. Ross B. Manning L. Roberge R. Chorozy O. Letellier E. Goulet R. Gosselin A. Waters R Belair

Pollock League Rolloff Sets Biddeford Bows For Tomorrow

The William Pollock league will stage its annual handicap bowing rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford on Wednesday April 4 with 30 bowlers in a three string event. Top prize is a giant remy tied to Local 406. Rita Murphy leads the field with the highest average and will defend honors. The article lists final averages and handicaps for each bowler including R Dubuc L Foss H Labbe and many others in the long roster.

T.W.A.A A.F.L C.lo William Pollock Biddeford Remy Ss Twin City Rita Murphy Pollock R. E Doran Heureux R. Dubuc L. Foss H. Labbe T. Lizotte V. Forcier D. Caron R. Roy C. Thyng J. Verville R. Boucher K. Gillis M. Guay L. Plummer A. Montpas F. Boisse L. Neault

Second Polio Clinic Held In Kennebunk

The second polio clinic was held at Kennebunk High School on Sunday as Type II vaccine was given to 2,425 people. The third clinic is planned for June 9 with potential additional sessions in the fall if demand exists. Rotary club coordination, led by Dr. William F. Bergen and assisted by several doctors and nurses, supported the event with registrar service by the Maguire sisters and pharmacy help from Bowdoin, Berry, and Gowen.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Rotary Club William F. Bergen Edward T. Newell J. Robert Downing Richard Pfeiffer Ernest Fessenden Joseph T. Cole Frederick Shields Muriel Stuart Marshal Weeman Elizabeth Louise Maguire Rotary Club Warren Bowdoin William Berry Willis Gowen Boy Scouts

Hornung credits Cousy with key assist in Worcester farewell

Paul Hornung credits Bob Cousy with a turning point moment at a Worcester farewell two weeks after NFL suspension for betting on his Green Bay Packers. Hornung praises Cousy for inviting him despite sanctions and says he will push to have the ban lifted in 1964. Gov. Peabody lauds Cousy’s gesture as a needed friendship during trouble, urging Hornung’s return to Massachusetts.

Worcester Mass Bob Cousy Peni Paul Hornung Cap Hornung National Football League Green Bay Hornung Cousy Louisville Gov. Endicott Peabody Harvard Bob Paul Hornung Massachusetts

Baseball Scores And Schedule From Recent Games

Monday results include New York at Los Angeles postponed by rain and Baltimore at Minnesota postponed. Upcoming games feature New York at Los Angeles, Baltimore at Minnesota, Kansas City at Detroit, Cleveland at Boston, and Washington at Detroit with additional National League matchups and rain-plagued postponements.

Senators Angels Houston Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Baltimore Minnesota New York Kansas City Boston Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Washington Wenesday Ashington National Lea St. Louis Milwaukee San Francisco Philadelphia Phi Francisco

Western style music and a birthday party at Lariviere home

A co host party for a birthday was held at 40 Harding Street Biddeford hosted by Mr and Mrs Roger Lariviere. Attendees included Mrs Laurie Burnham and Mrs Jeanette Jalbert along with multiple Lariviere and Jalbert family members. Invited but absent were Mr and Mrs Paul Labonte.

Roger Lariviere Harding Street Biddeford Laurie Burnham Jeannette Jalbert Donat Lariviere Robert Lariviere Arthur Jalbert Valerie Masdore Donald Burnham

Classified Ad Savvy Promises Quick, Cost-Effective Reach

A concise pitch touts saving time and money by using classified advertising. It emphasizes smart, economical placement and practical outreach for businesses seeking broad local exposure in a compact format.

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