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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1961

Page

5

Phillies Pirates brawl leaves managers with bruises

In Philadelphia a dugout melee during a two night doubleheader left managers Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh with injuries. Hal Smith clashed with Tony Gonzalez causing a mass brawl as Pirates won 3-2 after a 10-2 opener. Umpires stationed police at both dugouts to halt further fights.

Philadelphia Gene Mauch Philadelia Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Hal Smith Pirates Phillies Tony Gonzalez Clay Dalrymple Mauch Murtaugh Frank Cascoli Frank Secory Smith Sanford Don Elston Bucs Phils Umps

Augusta Welcomes Saco Beach Little League Team

After two hard state championship losses, Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League players and coaches were treated to remarkable hospitality in Augusta. About a dozen residents assisted with seats, bats, water, ice, and meals while coaches and players toured the city with families. Officials praised the team for its conduct and sportsmanship.

Saco - Old Orchard Beach Augusta Steve Arsenault Ally ‘Grace Capital Saco Arsenault Steve Saco-Old Orchard All Stars Saco-Beach Anne

Rochambeau edgeed in playoff for state title bid

Rochambeau won 9-4 in a playoff to qualify for a state title match against Perry’s of Rockland after a 2-2 tie earlier and a late ninth inning ending. Huot doubled for tying run in a darkness halted game. Biddeford and Thornton Academy coaches rallied football prep notices followed.

Rochambeau Regis If R. Bergeron Reardon E. Bergeron Loranger Brocnu L. Bergeron Belaires Huot Cordeau Ochambeau Johnson Perry Ae of Rockland Biddeford Foran Brochu

Yankees Extend Winning Streak and Coast to 10th Inning Win

The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 in 10 innings to stretch their winning streak to six and extend their AL lead. Maris keyed the rally with a run-scoring single after Berra’s 15th homer. Arroyo earned the win, while Grba took the loss. The day’s action also features Dodgers, Cardinals, and Giants winning in NL play, plus a Pirates-Phillies brawl amid a doublesheader sweep.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phils Pirates Dodgers Burdette Los Angeles Coliseum Junior Gilliam Duke Snider Joel Torre Gilliam Snider

Oilers rout Elks as Desco teaux fuels 17th straight Biddeford win

Desotoeaux pitched and batted for the Oilers in a 17th straight Biddeford Softball League victory over the Elks at Memorial Field. He scattered eight hits and struck out seven while contributing three hits two runs and his fifth homer. Maurice and Valliere Daigle provided solid support as Biddeford improved to 10-0 in starts. Voltigeur won by forfeit from Wasco Sox. Tonight features Saco Tanning vs Ares KR at Memorial Field and Rocham Beau meeting the Lightning at Elks Field.

Art Descoteaux Roy and Perreault Saco Tanning Ares KR Memorial Field Rochambeau Lightning Club Elks Field Roy & Perreault Ab R Hpoa E Sullivan Stebbins B. Gagne Hebert and Marcotte Biddeford Descoteaux Decary Labonte Fleurant A. Chenard Maurice Valliere Daigle Gagne Cardiff Wild O'Leary Laramme Hebert Tanguay Lypolair Eso Beault Valliere Sane Thibodeau Provencher Elks B. Pe Teen Gagne Garon Scoteaux Cloutier I Desco Martin Bert Val Eaux Labonte Iere Bourque Daigle Roy Ellis Valiere Winbonte N. Gagne Nining Les Um- Morin Merrill Deneione Des Morin Merril Langelier

Descoteaux Bats Hurls Oilers To 17th Win

Class A Newshire c opens a nine game football schedule for Biddeford High School this fall. Athletic Director Art Descoteaux announced the season begins September 16 at Dover New Hampshire, with five home games including Waterville and Norway Paris debuts. Head Coach Neil Serpico to call Tiger candidates August 21. Schedule lists nine games including night game contrasts with away and home dates.

Art Descoteaux Biddeford High School Neil Ziggy Serpico Newshire Dover N.H Arcs Waterville Norway-Paris Oxford County Paris Cardinals Neil Serpico Descoteaux Dover N.H Westbrook Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Norway Paris Traip Brunswick Sanford

Major League Leaders in 1963 American League

The figures show AL batting leaders among players with 250+ at bats, including Cash and Howard at the top with averages of .363 and .362. Mantle leads in runs with 101, Maris 93, Gentile and Mantle top RBIs with 103 and 100, and 131 hits by B Robinson and Cash. Kaline and Kubek pace doubles, Wood and Lendis share triples, Mantle and Maris lead home runs, Aparicio and Howser top steals, Ford leads pitching with 192 and 905, Pascual tops strikeouts with 150.

Cash Detroit Howard New York Mantle Maris Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Kubek Kaline Wood Landis Chicago Piersall Cleveland Keough Washington Aparicio Howser Kansas City Ford Schwall Boston Pascual Minnesota

Saco Rec Net Team Defeats Fortunes Rocks

The Saco Recreation tennis team beat Fortunes Rocks 5 to xv in weekly matches. Singles results include Bonnie Wemyss defeating Rosemary Aaron, Jay Gross over Howard Jones, and David Allen over Joe Berk. Doubles saw Eddie Kurlanksa and David Potter beat Burke and Allen, with Aaron pairings winning another match. The rematch is set for next Tuesday at Fortunes Rocks.

Saco Rec Fortunes Rocks Saco Recreation Bonnie Wemyss Rosemary Aaron Jay Gross Howard Jones David Allen Joe Berk Harvey Lamontagne, Jr Don Allen David Potter George Wemyss Eddie Kurlanksa David Burke Robert Aaron Sheila Burke

Baseball Standings and Evening Results Show Tight NL Race

National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 66 wins, 40 losses, followed by Cincinnati at 68 44 and momentum from recent games. Tuesday results include Baltimore 7 5 over Kansas City, New York 5 Los Angeles 4 in 10 innings, and Detroit 3 Chicago 0.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B New York Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Boston -Ceee Los Angeles Washington Minnesota Kansas City Boston W. L. Pet. G Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago We Philadelphia

Softball Tourney Plans Get Airing

The Biddeford Softball League will meet tonight at 8 at the Ro Chambeau Club Rooms to advance plans for the State Softball Tournament in September in the Twin Cities and to organize the York County tournament. George Bouchard, former league president and resident of New York, will attend as special guest.

Biddeford Rochambeau Twin Cities York County George Bouchard League New York

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