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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1960

Page

5

Old Bird Gene Woodling Still Going Strong

Gene Woodling, age 38, delivered key hits for the Baltimore Orioles in a 6-5 extra inning win over the Chicago White Sox. He singled for the winning run Monday and tripled home the decisive run Wednesday, helping Baltimore move within two games of the AL lead. The Yankees lost 12-2 to Detroit as Cleveland closed in on third place.

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Mondo And Wilson Start In Postponed Twin Bill

Boston manager Mike Higgins reshuffles the lineup as Earl Wilson and Jim Pagliaroni lead a rescheduled doubleheader against Kansas City after rain delays. Monbouquette to start the opener with Wilson in a rare opportunity for early mound work, while Boston eyes continued tests for a rebuilding pitching staff.

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Rotary beats Journal 12 7 in West Biddeford Little League

Rotary scores seven in the fourth at Memorial Field to break a 4-4 tie and win 12-7 over Journal. Wayne Gillis earns the win for Rotary, Dutremble takes the loss as numerous players rack up RBIs, including Guillerault siblings and Bernier for Journal.

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Jones Is First To Sign With Celtics

Sam Jones became the first veteran to return his signed contract for the 1960 61 season to the Boston Celtics. He will be entering his fourth NBA season and historically helped seal the NBA crown last spring by scoring 13 points in the second quarter of the seventh game against St Louis.

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Big Fourth Lifts East End Past Le Voltigeur in Softball

East End erased a 5-0 deficit with a six run fourth inning to beat Le Voltigeur 7-5 at Memorial Field. Norman Moulton earned his sixth win of the season as East Enders rapped six hits off Johnny Maddox, including homers by Maddox and Montpas.

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Unusual baseball manager swap faces Cleveland meeting

In a remarkable move, Indians general manager Frank Lane and Tigers’ Bill DeWitt brokered a swap sending Jimmy Dykes to Cleveland and Joe Gordon to Detroit. Dykes threatens to quit if not guaranteed 1961 terms, while Gordon has one year left with Cleveland. Dykes to meet Lane in Cleveland to finalize terms amid lingering uncertainty.

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Henry Hank To Take A Rest After Victory

Hammering Henry Hank, still bitter after a first round KO of Rudy Ellis in Chicago, plans rest and a waiting game. Hank, now six wins in seven this year, eyes a middleweight title shot and accuses Gene Fullmer and Paul Pender of ducking him as he vows to belt either if they meet. He notches his 45th win, 33 by knockout, after a 2 1 2 minute finish in Chicago Stadium.

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Maddox Hurt as Moulton Tigers Tip Off In Close Game

Winning pitcher Moulton improves to 6-2 and Maddox falls to 0-5. Umpires Martel and Bergeron announced after a 1 hour 19 minute game.

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Boyer Aids Cards Jolt with Key Returns

Ken Boyer’s return to the lineup sparks the St. Louis Cardinals as they rip off six straight wins lifting them toward the standings. He belts a homer and two singles, scores three runs, and drives in two in a 13-8 victory over the Braves, part of a night of varied results across the league with Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia posting wins.

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Ted Williams Swing Still Smooth At 42

Boston story notes Ted Williams, aged 42, retains a flawless swing and exceptional condition. Former teammate Boby Doerr says Williams is in better shape now than when he last played in 1951 and that interest in his career remains high across the country. A separate item recalls a father son league season finale at Pastime lanes with top finishers and boy honorees.

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