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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1965

Page

6

Spitball accusations flare as baseballs spark controversy

In a weekend of heated play, Bragan accuses Perry of throwing a super spitter after a 4-2 Giants loss. Cronin orders an inspection into ball storage temperatures amid complaints of cold balls. McLain denies teammates about ball conditions. Killebrew suffers a dislocated elbow delaying Twins victory.

Associated Press San Francisco Milwaukee Gaylord Perry Ken Johnson Braves Bobby Bragan Detroit Denny McLain Dave Wickersham Hank Aguirre Chicago Jo Jo White Jo Jo Johnson White Perry Jesse Gonder Willie Mays Giants American League Joe Cronin Cal Hubbard

American Davis Cup Team Beats Mexico to Face Spain

The United States defeated Mexico 4-1 in Dallas to win the American Zone Championship and advance to the Interzone Round in Spain. Arthur Ashe won the decisive singles 6-1 6-4 6-4 over Antonio Palafox, while Dennis Ralston defeated Rafael Osuna 6-0 6-4 6-4. Top player Ralston will face Manuel Santana in Spain. team selection for the Spanish tie will be decided by test matches among Ashe, Froehling, and others.

Dallas Tex America Mexico Spain George MacCall Barcelona Arthur Ashe Ashe United States Antonio Palafox Dennis Ralston Rafael Osuna Ralston Manuel Santana MacCall Frank Froehling

Joan Chase Seizes Women's Rolloff Victory at Roll-A-Way Lanes

Joan Chase won the weekly women's handicap rolloff with a 356 total and 45 bonus pins at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Grace Perron took second, 339 over Pat Tarbox 338, with 48 and 39 handicap/bonus pins respectively. Ann Hubert earned high single with 111 and other scores included Huot 332 Camire 324 Remillard 323 Ouellette 323 Davis 321 Provencal 306.

Joan Chase Grace Perron Pat Tarbox Grace Pat Ann Hubert R. Huot L. Camire G. Remillard H. Ouellette R. Davis I. Provencal

Major League Stars Batting Hall Hits Pinch Home Run

Jimmie Hall of the Minnesota Twins hit a pinch home run in the ninth inning to give his team the lead in a late game drama as the Twins rallied against their opponent.

Tiger White Sox Ed Hurley Pete Ward Chicago McLain Hoyt Wilhelm Gary Peters Minnesota Baltimore Jimmey Hall Twins Harmon Killebrew Don Dennis St. Louis Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Ted Savage Cardinals Associated Press Jimmie Hall

Braves Pitcher Ken Johnson Wins 12th of Season

Milwaukee beat San Francisco 4-2 as Ken Johnson allowed six hits in a strong start. The win followed Minnesota's 6-5 victory over Baltimore and boosted the Twins' game tally.

Nesota Baltimore Twins Ken Johnson Braves San Francisco Milwaukee

Holtzman a potential bargain in baseball free draft

New York AP reports Kenny Holtzman a 20 year old Illinois graduate and fourth round pick could be the biggest bargain among 60 players chosen in baseballs free agent draft. Scouts praise his big league pitching potential after a strong minor league run and early Wenatchee success.

NEW York Kenny Holtzman Holtzman University of Illinois Chicago Cubs Wenatchee Treasure Valley Joe Coleman Jr Washington Burlington Coleman Hal Jeffcoat Jr Magic Valley San Francisco Giant Jeffcoat Jr Wayne Garrett Milwaukee Braves West Palm Beach Florida Johnson City Yankee Howell Norman Miller Houston Astros Amarillo Les Rohr Mets Billings Mont Williamsport Rohr Reading

Girard Wins Country Club Championship at Old Orchard Beach

Gary Girard defeats Hershel Bates one up to win the Old Orchard Beach Country Club championship. Art Dickson Sr. beats Wayne Marshall three and two. Lucien Huot over Frank Harmon three up in Class B semi finals. Bill Hall takes Class C crown. President's Cup pairings announced. Willis Hall the defending titlist.

Girard Old Orchard Beach Gary Girard Hershel Bates Art Dickson Sr Wayne Marshall Lucien Huot Frank Harmon Bill Hall Dave Wormwood Willis Hall Amos McCallum Francis Emmons Tony Paine John Houle George Hogan Harry Lookofsky Len Hall Bob Dodge Bob Smart Jack Wallace Roland Menard Norm Laberge Bob Martin Louis DeAngelis Tom LeBlanc Hal Dodge Fred Valliere Alex Anastosoff Marcel Roy Ed Mumford Jerry Fleurent Harry Grover Leroy Delorien Jens Fallectoft Roland Petit Dave Marshall Joe Curran Elil le Blond Mel Cretien Ben Mumford Norm Sylvester Walt Coreau Sid Whalen Ed Bergeron John Angis Jere Hickey

Seattle Repertory 1965 66 Season Presents Wide Range

The Seattle Repertory Theater announces a challenging 1965 66 season featuring Wilde The Importance of Being Earnest Shakespeare Julius Caesar Shaw Heartbreak House Brecht Galileo and O Neill Long Day s Journey Into Night in its third season lineup.

Bill Seattle Seattle Repertory Theater Wilde Shaw Brecht O’neill

Baseball Standings and Monday Results Snapshot

The American League and National League standings show Minnesota leading the AL with a .635 mark, Baltimore and Cleveland tied at .578, and Chicago at .549. Monday results include Minnesota 6, Baltimore 5 and Chicago 2, Detroit 0. Upcoming schedule features interleague and divisional games across both leagues.

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

Nicklaus First To Break $100000 In PGA Earnings

Jack Nicklaus becomes the first on the 1965 PGA tour to surpass $100,000 in total winnings with $100,488 in overall money and $89,700 in official PGA earnings after the Thunderbird Classic. Billy Casper remains second with $83,600 total and $58,308 official earnings. Tony Lema sits third with $63,894 total and $57,116 official.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Jack Nicklaus Professional Golfers Association Nicklaus Billy Casper Tony Lema Gary Player Bruce Devlin Gene Littler Dan Sikes Jr Bruce Crampton Doug Sanders Johnny Pott

Detroit Says Sex Used Cold Balls

CHICAGO AP Big Cal Hubbard, umpire in chief, weighs cold ball dispute after Detroit Tigers accuse the Chicago White Sox of using frozen balls. Joe Cronin and Al Lopez comment amid denial from White Sox. Gary Peters and Hoyt Wilhelm combine for a 2-0 Chicago win to clinch the series 3-2.

Chicago Big Cal Hubbard Comiskey Park Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Sox Joe Cronin Hubbard Charlie Dressen The Tigers Ed Hurley al Lopez White Sox Ed Short Detroit Cronin Boston Pete Ward Gary Peters Hoyt Wilhelm

Waivers Expire for Robin Roberts Free to Sign Elsewhere

Baltimore report says veteran pitcher Robin Roberts cleared waivers and is free to sign with any club. Roberts requested waivers after objecting to a role as spot starter and long reliever. From Philadelphia area home he says talks are ongoing with several clubs and he remains in condition. Oriole contract was about $30 000 annually.

Baltimore Mad Robin Roberts Roberts Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia

Boxing summaries from scores and stops in two cities

In Oslo Ray Patterson from New York stopped Paul Kraus of West Germany. In Las Vegas Roberto Davila from Lima Peru stopped Bill Nielsen of Omaha Nebraska.

Associated Press Oslo Norway Ray Patterson New York Paul Kraus West Germany Las Vegas Nev Roberto Davila Lima Peru Bill Nielsen

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