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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1965

Page

6

Triple C Wins State Babe Ruth Tourney In Extra Innings

Triple C, featuring players from South Portland Cape Elizabeth Sanford Westbrook and Scarborough, defeated Linnox 5-2 in eight innings at Saco Memorial Field to capture the state Babe Ruth title. Norm Belanger hurled a three hitter for the win as Wayne Harts grove fanned ten over six innings.

Triple C Saco Memorial Field Linox South Portland Cape Elizabeth Sanford Westbrook Scarborough Augusta Norm Belanger Linnox Dave Penny Belanger Ricky Simond Triple Emery Dresser Hartsgrove Averill Caufield Penny Appleton Alexander Linnox Ab H Hamilton Fee Goodwin Simonds Olsen Page Clifford

Former Thornton Coach Named To Westbrook Position

Brian G. Flynn, ex Thornton Academy coach, named head football coach at Westbrook High School for the coming season. He succeeds Bill Irwin, who resigned to Belmont, Massachusetts. Flynn has prior coaching at Stephens High Rumford and Lewiston High Bates College, with experience at Rockland High and Thornton Academy.

Westbrook Thornton Academy Brian G. Flynn Westbrook High School Bill Irwin Belmont Mass Flynn Stephens High Rumford Lewiston High Bates College Rockland High Bellows Falls

Chicago Week Sets Nation's Sports Center With All Star Game

Chicago hosts the 32nd annual College All-Star Football game at Soldier Field with the Browns facing the All-Stars. The event features high profile players like Staubach Huarte Morton Biletnikoff Snow Hayes and coach Otto Graham. Other events include stakes races at Arlington Park and the Western Junior Girls Golf Tournament. Vice President Humphrey attends the Football Writers Association meeting the day of the game.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Soldier Field Cleveland Browns Graystark Arch Ward Chicago ‘Tribune Tom Rolfe Lake Forest Chicago White Sox Hubert Humphrey Football Writers’ Association of America Browns Otto Graham Roger Staubach Navy John Huarte Notre Dame Craig Morton

Puerto Rico bout ends in decision for Torres over McNeeley

In San Juan Jose Torres aged 182 from New York defeated Tom McNeeley 204 of Boston in a non title bout by outpoint. In Nuevo Laredo Manuel Avilla 145 from Mexico outpointed Gaspar Ortega 14542 of Mexico in a ten round match.

Associated Press San Juan Puerto Rico Jose Torres New York Tom McNeeley Boston Nuevo Laredo Mex Manuel Avilla Mexico Gaspar Ortega

Saco Little League Race For Second Half Title Tightens

Final week of regular games for the Saco Little League sees at least four teams in contention for second half honors. Rain outs remain to be rescheduled. Standings include Saco Biddeford Savings Russell's Western Auto Saco Hardware Owen-Davis Shaw's with two head to head games left. Schedule lists games from tonight through Saturday featuring Russell's Owen-Davis Davis and other matchups.

Saco Little League Saco and

Nicklaus Edges Player To Win Golf Classic

Jack Nicklaus edged Gary Player by two strokes at the Thunderbird Golf Classic at Westchester Country Club for $20,000 top prize. He fired a 68 to finish 72 holes at 270, adding to his year’s $89,700 earnings including the Masters and Memphis Open. Gardner Dickinson moved to third with 67 and $6,000.

Harrison N.Y Jack Nicklaus Ohio South Africa Gary Player Nicklaus Westchester Country Club West Player Gardner Dickinson Westchester Bobby

Mexicans Aim To Seize American Zone Crown In Davis Cup

In Dallas the Mexican doubles pair Osuna and Palafox sparked a comeback to boost Mexico toward the American Zone title. They defeated Ralston and Richardson 8-6 6-4 7-5 as Osuna faced Ralston and Palafox met Ashe in singles, tightening the race with the U S team trailing two matches to one.

Associated Press Dallas Tex United States Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox Dennis Ralston Arthur Ashe Osuna Mexico Ralston Palafox Ashe Pal Richardson

Major League Stars Spark Late Orioles Win Over Twins

Boog Powell of Baltimore hit a three run homer in the ninth to lift the Orioles to a 7-6 victory over the AL leading Minnesota Twins. Joe Horlen of Chicago tossed a three hitter as the White Sox beat Detroit 1-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. Nichols posted 68 for 276. Billy Casper shot a 74 to finish 277. Arnold Palmer moved to 69 tying for 1th at 280 and Tony Lema earned 511 after last year’s Thunderbird win.

Associated Press Boog Powell Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins Joe Horlen Chicago White Sox Detroit Ted Davidson Joe Gaines Houston Astros Bob Lillis Frank Robinson Reds Manny Mota Donn Clendenon al McBean Don Schwall McBean Pittsburgh Joe Gibbon Schwall Cubs Gibbon Larry Jackson Ellis Burton Bill Virdon Philadelphia Jim Bunning John Callison Tony Gonzalez Mets Charley Smith Cleveland New York Sam McDowell Yankee Tigers Dave Wickersham Kansas City Washington Senators Sandy Koufax Roger Repez Joe Pepitone Clete Boyer Yankees Pepitone Ralph Terry Jose Cardenal Angels Dick Radatz Horlen Bill Freehan Don Buford Frank Howard Pete Richert A's Santiago Rosario

Cloninger Dominates Giants as Braves Sweep

Milwaukee pitcher Tony Cloninger won his 14th and 15th decisions in a doubleheader sweep of San Francisco, limiting the first-place contenders and boosting his 7-0 mark against the Dodgers, Reds, Giants, and Phillies while expanding his farm plans to 55 acres and six coon dogs.

Associated Press Milwaukee Tony Cloninger Braves Cloninger San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers North Carolina Dodgers Cincinnati Philadelphia

Powell Powers Orioles to Comeback Win over Twins

Boog Powell crushed a 385 foot homer for a three run shot fueling Baltimore's 7-6 comeback over Minnesota and preventing the Twins from extending their AL lead. The slugger’s blast followed a misplay in the eighth that allowed two runs to score, shifting the game late.

U S Track Team suffers first Soviet loss in history

U S track and field teams faced a crushing setback in Kiev as the Soviet Union swept both men's and women's divisions for the first time since 1958. Despite stellar performances by Wyomia Tyus and Marie Mulder, Americans vowed to study the defeat amid injuries and fatigue from a heavy campaigning schedule.

Kiev U.S.S.R U.S Gabriel Korobkov Ukraine United States Wyomia Ty Marie Mulder North Highlands Calif Ollan Gassell Nutley N.J Randy Matson Pampa Tex Dave Weill Jim Grelle

Baseball standings and results across leagues

Major league standings show Minnesota leading the American League with a 65 38 record while Baltimore is 59 42 and Cleveland 59 43. National League leaders include Los Angeles 62 44 and Cincinnati 60 45 as the pennant race tightens with multiple doubleheaders and late innings nine.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Chicago New York Los Angeles Washington Boston Kansas City Kan City National Nesmne W. L. Pet. G Cincinnati Milwaukee San Fran Phila Phia Pittsburgh St. Louis Houston Philadelphia San Francisco

Women's Rolloff To Be Held Tonight At Roll-A-Way Lanes

The weekly women's handicap rolloff is at Roll-A-Way Lanes tonight at 8 00. Entries accepted up to start time and league averages determine handicap. The men’s handicap follows Tuesday at 8 00 and is open to bowlers with an established average.

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