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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1962

Page

5

Oilers Set Multiple Softball Records In 32-2 Victory

The Oilers routed Rochambeau 32-2, setting several records including most runs in a seventh inning and most hits in a game. Jack Chenard starred with 8 RBIs and 5 runs, while Roy and Perreault also posted notable totals. The Biddeford league saw Elks win 12-11 over Springvale as American Dynamid forfeited to Saco Tanning.

Roy and Perreault Biddeford Jack Chenard Leo Vadnais Elks Springvale Gagnon Raybine Kopetski Vachon Munford A. Paquette R. Gagne Fond Vcs R&p Rochambeau Garon Laponte Bernard B. Gagne A. Chenard J. Chenard Tardif Fleurant N. Gagne D. Gagne Labonte Elks Ab Hpo Ae A. Martin Emerson Roberge R. Lessard Vadnais Cloutier Leclaire Simard Ale Ab Ae Belanger Springvale KC Mnec Ie Egies R. Martin Libby Holland Lessard Therrien Moad A. Martin Ross Costello Itcher Sik Tanguay W.ltt Council Chagnon Butler Abe A Jean Girard Guillerault C ‘Croteau Lerman Tufts Drvamt Tellier Roy Throumoulos

Willie Mays Dominates Phillies with Five Hits and Two Home Runs

San Francisco star Willie Mays went five for five with two home runs and five RBIs as the Giants beat the Phillies 9 to 2. He raised his 1962 RBI total to 100 and boosted his homer total to 34, recalling prior five-for-five efforts and historic performances in Seals Stadium and Candlestick Park.

San Francisco Willie Mays Dallas Green Willie Seals Stadium Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Mays New Candlestick Park Los Angeles

Benton Downs Giardello, Wants Shot At Title

George Benton stunned No. 2 middleweight Giardello and pressed for a title shot or a rematch in October. Benton and manager Herman Diamond eyed fights with Pender or the Fullmer Tiger winner, while Giardello sought money fights and a potential rematch.

Benton Downs Giardello Philadelphia George Benton Joey Giardello Giardello Benton Herman Diamond Paul Pender Gene Fullmer Dick Tiger Pender Massachusetts New York Europe Fullmer National Boxing Association NBA Philadelphian

Major League Leaders AP Baseball Stats

The Associated Press reports American and National League leaders in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and steals. Key figures include Runnels Boston batting .333 Pearson 88 runs Siebern KC 79 RBIs Killebrew Minnesota 78 hits Rollins Minnesota 137 Robinson Chicago 32 doubles Mays SF 26 home runs Mays 34 and Drysdale Dodgers 20 4 wins along with Staufax 209 strikeouts and Pascual 144 for the season.

Associated Press Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City Pearson Los Angeles Siebern Killebrew Minnesota Rollins Moran Robinson Chicago Rodgers Cimoli Lumpe Cash Detroit Wood Howser Donovan Cleveland McBride Pascual Pizarro Chicago

Willie Mays sensational five‑for powered Giants win

Wallopin Willie Mays blasted two homers and added three singles in a 5-for-5 day as the Giants beat the Phillies 9-2. Mays homers number 33 and 34 and 100th RBI of the season, trailing only Dodgers in the NL race with Dodgers 42 games ahead.

Holovak fires 11 Patriots as roster shrinks

Boston coach Mike Holovak released 11 players including Don Christman and five ends as the Patriots cut to 49 men. Christman may miss the season with an unclear ailment. Holovak lamented the hard task and noted no minor leagues to rely on.

Andover Mass Mike Holovak Boston Patriots Holovak Don Christman Richmond Christman Pete Hart Harvard Jerry Daniels Mississippi American Football League Dick Hassan Columbia Charles Barnes Northwest Louisiana Bill Almashy Dayton Brian McNeeley

Giants Beat Phillies 9 2 Behind Willie Mays Big Day

Willie Mays drove in five runs for the Giants in a 9 to 2 victory over Philadelphia. Mays hit his 33rd and 34th home runs and added three singles as part of a 17 hit team effort.

Associated Press Willie Mays Giants Philadelphia Pete

Musial Extends Lead In Batting Title Race

In New York AP report Stan Musial of St Louis added five points to his NL batting lead after last week's games, lifting his average to .357 with seven hits in 16 at bats. Tommy Davis falls to .348 while Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Roberto Clemente follow. Davis drives in six runs to reach 112 RBIs. Willie Mays hits 32 homers but no long balls. In the AL Pete Runnels ties Manny Jimenez at .333, Harmon Killebrew closes in on HR and RBI leads, with 29 homers and 77 RBIs, Norm Cash tops HR with 38 and Norm Siebern leads RBI with 78.

New York Stan Musial St. Louis Tommy Davis Los Angeles Musial Davis Frank Robinson Cincinnati Hank Aaron Milwaukee Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Clemente Robinson Willie Mays San Francisco Pete Runnels Boston Manny Jimenez Kansas City Jimenez Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Killebrew Norm Cash Detroit Norm Siebern

Shaw Angry Despite Hurling 13th Victory

Milwaukee pitcher Bob Shaw praised his effort after a four hitter securing victory No. 13 against the Cubs despite anger at a single bad pitch that Altman powered into a homer. Shaw struck out seven, walked one, lowering his ERA to 2.29 as Koufax tops NL in ERA. Dam project Amistad Dam near Del Rio Texas planned for flood control and irrigation with completion targeted in 1967.

Wills Dodgers Jay Hook Mets Tommy Davis Ron Fairly Frank Howard Willie Davis Rod Kaneh Podres Colts Dick Farrell Bob Shaw Cubs George Altman Braves Dick Ellsworth Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Shaw George Altman John Los Angeles Devil's River U.S Mexico Amistad del Rio Tex

Motelmen defeat Callahan's 11-4 for second Oak Ledge win

Oak Ledge Motel toppled Callahan's Gulf 11 to 4 last night to grab its second win of the season. Ernie Leclair pitched effectively, allowing only two hits despite wild jams, while Leclair and Walton each had two hits for Oak Ledge. Remaining details describe early scoring and lingering miscues.

Oak Ledge

Standings and results from major league baseball

Standings show New York 65 42 .607 Minnesota 63 48 .568 Los Angeles 61 49 .555 Baltimore 57 54 .514 Cleveland 55 56 .496 Chicago 55 56 .496 Kansas City 50 62 .446 Washington 42 66 .389 Monday results Minnesota 5 New York 4 Los Angeles 5 Boston 2 Cleveland 6 Detroit 5 Kansas City 1 Washington 0 Chicago 5 Baltimore 4 (11 innings) Upcoming games Minnesota at New York Detroit at Cleveland Los Angeles at Boston Baltimore at Chicago Kansas City at Washington Wednesday Cleveland at Boston Minnesota at Kansas City Angeles at Chicago Detroit at Washington Baltimore at New York

Associated Press W. L. Pet New York Minnesota Los Angeles Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Washington Boston Detroit Angeles

Baseball scores and upcoming games in city standings

In tight standings Los Angeles leads with 76 wins and Cincinnati at 65. Philadelphia hosts San Francisco while New York visits Los Angeles and Chicago plays Milwaukee. Tonight at Memorial Field undefeated Biddeford and Saco Coal meet Callahan's. Coalers boast seven regulars batting over .500.

Anger Biddeford Saco Coal Callahan’s Memorial Field Coalers

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