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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1962

Page

5

Old Yankee Pattern Holds Drysdale Notches 20th

The New York Yankees extended their lead with a 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox as Tom Tresh and Hector Lopez delivered key hits and the club moved toward a potential 30-game winner milestone for Don Drysdale, who improved to 20-4 with an 8-3 victory over the Cubs. The Dodgers also increased their lead, while other AL and NL results included Twins over Detroit and Harmon Killebrew powering Minnesota.

New York Yankees Yankees Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angels Twins Detroit Baltimore Angels Cleveland Kansas City Athletics Washington Boston Tresh Lopez Tom Tresh

Saco Golfers Reach Semi Finals in Webhannet Showdown

In Webhannet Golf Club four-ball handicap action, John W Levinson and Tom Winston rally to beat Dick Homer and Durham Jones 1 up in the first round of the Gleason Memorial. Bill Blaney shot 67 to earn low medal honors, while Dr. Steve Polackwich and Fran Condon edged Rod MacPhie and Ben Slocum by one hole. Levinson Winston advance to a semifinal against Harringtons. Condon Polackwich face Ruest Maughan in the other bracket.

John W. Levinson Tom Winston Dick Homer Durham Jones Webhannet Golf Club Yesteray Levinson Winston Bill Blaney Massachusetts Steve Polackwich Saco Fran Condon Rod MacPhie Ben Slocum Harrington Sr Condon Polackwich Joe Ruest Steve Maughan J. W. Levinson Homer Jones Harrington Allen Leonardi Ruest Monaghan Wiggin Wiewel MacPhie Slocum J. O. Levinson Olmsted White Jr Donnellan Philips Tibbetts Gilman Pingree Skusp Hall Cuff Wentworth Ward Craven Richard Bob Murphy Hodgkins Offenhomer Toffey Marx Kerns Beckham Osbrink G. Smith Ganage Kane R. Grant R. Ward Osborne Lawrence and Swim Cornwell Spaulding Bauman Maughan Warren L. Ward Miller Edgecomb Hallowell Cole Blaney Marer Angell Morton Reec Clarke Kenniston Clarkson Welch Faucher Goldthwaite Brown Willis Fishback Chamberlain Irv

Striper contest in twin cities drew Kiwanis crowd

Ray Bonang notes a two summer Kiwanis striper contest in Saco and Biddeford begun in 1961 to raise funds for underprivileged children. July winner was Dr. Ralph Larochelle with an eight pound striper. Entry costs and rules detailed at local stores and bait shops. Also referenced are upcoming field days by Monmouth Fish and Game and Bowdoinham skeet league, plus Hills Beach ball game highlights and skeet memories from 1929.

Ray Bonang Twin Cities Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club Maine Kiwanians Children’s Fund Saco Kiwanis Committee Ralph Larochelle Kiwanis der Vy Monmouth Fish and Game Association Maine State Skeet Association Bowdoinham Richmond Sportsmen's Club Richmond Hills Beach Ggg George Garnache John Gleason Judy McManus Mary Jane McManus Joseph McManus John Clancy John Crowe Robert Gleason John Gallagher John Coffey Tom McManus Jom McManus Fournal Yesteryear Biddeford-Saco Auburn Gun Club Journal the Journal A. Souliere Biddeford- Saco

Major League Stars Hit Two Homers in Loss to Reds

Frank Thomas and the Mets slugged two homers in an 86 loss to Cincinnati tying a major league record once held by Tony Lazzeri. Gus Zernial homered six times in three straight games. Don Drysdale became the first 20-game winner of the season, extending his win streak to ten with an eight-hit victory over the Cubs 8-3.

Tresh Lopez Tony Kubek Yankees Ralph Terry Yanks Jack Kralik Twins Steve Boros Bubba Morton Harmon Killebrew Lenny Green Eigth Orioles Ken McBride Angels McBride Dick Donovan Cleveland Athletics Donovan Boston Senators Red Sox Don Rudolph Jim Hannah Associated Press Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Dizzy Dean Drysdale Chicago Cubs Dean Don Newcombe Dodgers Robin Roberts Philadelphia San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Mets Frank Thomas Thomas Houston St. 1S Milwaukee Cubs Ron Frank Howard Cal Koonce Pirates Juan Marichal Howie Goss al McBean Willie McCovey Diomedes Olivo Elroy Face Joey Jay Reds Jim Brosnan Bill Henry Tony Lazzeri Gus Zernial Ralph Kiner Marv Throneberry Clarence Coleman Gordie Coleman Don Blasingame Jay Hook

Population and map of Yemen described in brief

A concise note states Yemen’s population of five million occupies a region about the size of South Dakota and notes the area as one of the fairest parts of the Arabian peninsula.

Yemen South Dakota Theirs Arabian Peninsula

Drysdale nears 30 wins as Dodgers rout Cubs 8 3

Don Drysdale pitched eight strong innings after a tense start, earning his 20th victory as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 8 3. He fanned six, walked none, and extended his scoreless stretch to 46 1 3 innings without a walk while Chicago mounted an early 3 0 lead.

Twins to host Yarmouth in senior amateur clash at Alumni Field

In the State Legion baseball tournament, Owen-Davis post of Saco faced Smith-Tobey post of Bath in a second round double elimination game at Togus, with results unavailable at presstime. Earlier, the Biddeford Saco Twins, fresh from a season shift, welcome Yarmouth Townies to Biddeford’s Alumni Field for a 4 PM showdown. Yarmouth previously handed the Twins their first loss of the season.

Owen-Davis Post Saco Smith-Tobey Post Bath State Legion Togus Biddeford-Saco Twins Yarmouth Townies Alumni Field Biddeford Yarmouth Twins

Lemire Rally Tops Hebert In Biddeford Minor League

Lemire sparked a five run third inning rally at Decary field lifting Biddeford to a 9 3 defeat of Hebert. Baiguy two hit game including a double and a triple while Gregoire allowed five hits, struck out seven and walked three in a strong five inning stint.

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Packers vs All-Stars: Starr Stars In 42-20 Victory

In Soldier Field a Green Bay victory over a fast college All-Star squad featured Bart Starr's five touchdown passes and 255 yards. Hadl impressed for the All-Stars with 6 of 10 passes and five punts, while early Kansas star John Hadl helped spark a 7-0 lead before the Packers pulled away in the final period.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field John Had Kansas Collegians Green Bay Bart Starr Starr Boyd Dowler Max McGee Hadl San Diego Chargers Packers Packer Vince Lombardi Ernie Davis Syracuse Ron Bull Baylor All-Stars LSU Earl Gross Navy Greg Mather Ron Kramer Hade Ohio State Charley Bryant Mather McGee Elijah Pitts

Automobiles for sale and used car financing pitch

A period advertisement lists used car sales and financing offers from Cascade Motors and related auto services. It promotes guaranteed credit and fast approval with payments as low as two dollars weekly, plus 1955 Buick two-door hardtop details and oil products from Superior Auto Parts.

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Saco Recreation Coalmen win eighth straight over Seal Rock

Saco Memorial field saw the Coalmen defeat Seal Rock 13-9 as Gowen earned the win and Duranceau took the loss. Saco's big fourth inning produced seven runs to lead 13-5, while Seal Rock's batters tallied five in the fourth and two in each of the fifth and sixth. Searle went 3-for-4 with a double for Seal Rock.

Biddeford-Saco Coal Saco Memorial Field Seal Rock Coalmen Battlers Gowen

Area Residents Graduate From Yard Courses

Twelve area men were among 83 who graduated from apprentice courses at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard yesterday afternoon. The graduates received Department of the Navy certificates of apprenticeship as journeymen in their trades. Names include Paul H. McCab lum Jr, Clifford R. Monder, John F. Colpitts, Harold J. Ham lyn, George E. Mapes Jr, Saco. Lawrence E. Thompson, Charles V. Hall, Robert W. Mitchell, Robert Danis, Biddeford. Arno L. Welch, Kennebunk. Harry S. Emerson, Moody. Francis A. Dinan, Old Orchard Beach.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Department of the Navy Paul H. McCablum, Jr Clifford R. Monder John F. Colpitts Harold J. Hamlyn George E. Mapes, Jr Saco Lawrence E. Thompson Charles V. Hall Robert W. Mitchell Robert Danis Biddeford Arno L. Welch Kennebunk Harry S. Emerson Moody Francis A. Dinan Old Orchard Beach

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