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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1961

Page

5

Dascoli Fired As Arbiter In Major League Drama

Cincinnati AP report: National League President Warren Giles fires umpire Frank Dascoli amid long running controversies. Dascoli cited remarks affecting his employment compatibility with the league's umpiring staff. He had clashed with Cardinal figures and other officials, with prior accusations of arrogance and outspoken comments.

Cincinnati, Ohio Frank Dascoli National League Warren Giles Giles Cascoli Beck Scotty) Robb St. Louis Cardinal Eddie Stanky Sally Hemus Cardinal Dascoli Cincinnati Danielson Conn National le Umpiring Hemus St. Louis Cardinals Murray Olderman Newspaper Enterprise Association Deside Aning Wat Sue Teiment Olderman

Major League Leaders Summary Highlights

The list names top performers in batting pitching and fielding across both leagues. Key figures include Mantle and Maris leading in runs and homers for the Yankees, Cash and Kaline among top hitters, and Ford and Koufax dominating pitching and strikeouts. Names span New York Detroit Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati San Francisco and more, with figures like 102 runs and 134 hits highlighted.

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 Mossi Pascual Minnesota Clemente Pittsburgh Hoak Mays San Francisco Robinson Cincinnati Cepeda Pinson Coleman Aaron Milwaukee Altman Cincin

Tiger Gridmen Get First Call for Biddeford Tryouts

Biddeford High School football team candidates will meet with coaches at the high school gym next Monday at 6 PM. Physicals start Tuesday at 8:30 AM, announced Athletic Director Art Desco this morning.

Biddeford Art Desco

Butler's tops Elks in extra innings for second place

East Biddeford Little League at Waterhouse Field went to two extra innings where Butler's edged the Elks 4 3 to claim second place. Beaulieu struck out 12 for Butler's while Deschambeault fanned nine for Elks in a tight pitching duel.

Butler Marchand Berthiaume Emmons Beaulieu Deschambeault Martel Elks Butlers Wells Nolette Lauzier Thibault SACO Dave Simkowitz Bagley Ron Choroszy Oucouvalas Choroszy D. Paquette P. Mondor Simkowitz Mercier Duranceau Marcotte Lemire Biddeford Thibodeau Provencher Marcotte Ab Rho Curro Bellerose LeBlanc Valliere Provenche If Pinette Bouthot LaBranche Lemire Ab Dery Gregoire Eveee Bisson Roy Eenene Jariz

Orioles blank A’s as Pappas shines in 8-0 victory

In a Major League recap, Milt Pappas twirled a six hit shutout with one walk to power the Orioles past the Athletics 8-0. Frank Malzone fueled the Red Sox by going 3-for-3 and driving in the decisive run with a third inning double in a 3-2 win over the Twins.

Associated Press Milt Pappas Orioles A’s Frank Malzone Red Sox Twins Arroyo Ford Boston Angels Bobby Richardson Yogi Berra Bill Skowron Yankee Jim Donahue Berra Yankee Stadium Tigers Chicago Norm Cash Chico Fernandez Juan Pizarro Don Messi Birds Whitey Herzog Bill Kunkel Dave Philley Baltimore Parke Coleman St. Louis Browns Tracy Stallard al Schroll Cardinals Bucs Dick Stuart Earl Francis Ray Sadecki Bob Clemente

Beech Ridge duel shapes up in New England modified sportsman

Groveville's Phil Libby and Scarborough's Ralph Cusack battle for first in the modified sportsman class at Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough. Cusack seeks revenge with a new engine in Blue Deuce while Port land's Pete Peterson also returns with a fresh V8 in a bid to rejoin the lead pack. Dick Wolstenhulme Roger Shaw Dick Garrett and Paul Tardif loom as challengers amid gearbox and camshaft questions from recent teardowns. The bomber field falters with stock cams. two heats and a 20 lap feature set for 8 p m Saturday.

Groveville Phil Libby Scarborough Ralph Cusack Beech Ridge Speedway Libby Cusack Portland Pete Peterson Peterson Dick Garrett Bob Bushlevy Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Ironman Roger Shaw Gorham Biddeford Paul Tardif Wolstenhulme Tardiff Homer Drew Marty Vachon Drew Vachon

Parilli Sparks Patriots in Exhibition Win Over Titans

Babe Parilli claimed start status with a 14 3 win as he passed and ran the Boston Patriots to victory over the New York Titans in an American Football League exhibition. He completed 7 of 13 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown, added 36 rushing yards, and connected with Billy Lott for another score.

Boston Babe Parilli Boston Patriots Parilli New York Butch Songin Billy Lott Oakland Lott Lawrence Tom Yewcic Detroit Tigers Yewcic Patriots Titans

Duke Rodney Leads 3-Year-Old Trotters in Yonkers Futurity

Duke Rodney a $7,000 bargain secures first leg of the 3-year-old trot triple crown with a race record 2 10 3 5 over 11 16 miles at Yonkers Raceway. He defeats Charlotte S. Devan's Galeb, with Ed Wheeler guiding the winner from post three after a slow start.

Yonkers Duke Rodney New Yorker du Quoin Patrick DiGennaro Rochester N.Y Charlotte S. Devan Galeb Hanover

Bombers Face Setback as Owen-Davis Wins 6-1

Owen-Davis Legion edged the Bombers 6-1 at Memorial Field Saco behind Ray Chenard's two hitter. Bobby Bourque had both Bombers hits and Hurrell and Griffith hit triples for Owen-Davis in an eight hit attack. The loss drops Bombers to 1-1 setting up a Saturday showdown with St. Louis Eagles for a shot at the title in the double elimination playoff.

Owen-Davis Legion Twin City Memorial Field Saco Biddeford Bombers Ray Chenard Bobby Bourque Hurrell Griffith Ken Chenard Bourque South

Saco Summer Recreation Golf Tournament Opens Season

Saco Summer Recreation team 2 led by Roland Letellier won the first pitch and putt golf event at Scarborough course. They edged team 5 captained by Barry Hobbins 336 to 339 with team 1 led by Dave Potter finishing third at 360. Potter shot 63, Taillon 72 led 11 14s, Hobbins 77 led under 10s. weekly Thursdays under Harvey Lamontagne.

Roland Letellier Saco Barry Hobbins Team Dave Potter Lee Taillon Scarborough Recrean Harvey Lamontagne Andy Paquette Roger Lamontagne Dick Paquette George Poisson Jimmy Stoddard Ken Lamontagne John Winston Steve McNabb

Golfing Notes Six-way tie at Biddeford Saco club

Six teams finish tied for first with 31 on nine holes in the Biddeford Saco country club weekly two ball best ball all net tournament. Winning pairs include R Chasse with N Bagley and P Langelier with P Clark among others.

Biddeford-Saco R. Chasse N. Bagley P. Langelier P. Clark A. Lemieux P. L. Page Bryc

Marcotte Combine Plasters Lemire In Senior Club Events

Multiple local players compete in a series of matches and tournaments at Biddeford Saco country club and related events. Qualifying rounds run into next Wednesday for the Alex Chisholm Memorial junior golf tourney. Also included are baseball box scores with Belanger Dubois Ross and others, plus a pastry tip teaser.

Alex Chisholm Biddeford-Saco Country Club

Voltigeur Handes Saco Tanning In 228 Run Drubbing

Le Voltigeur hammered Saco Tanning for 22 runs in a 22 8 victory as Al Dalton walked 10 and allowed no earned runs in 3 1 innings. Butch Ledoux went four for four with a homer, Krasko Montpas and Pelletier fueled the hit parade. The game featured 17 walks and a league record near miss for Dalton while wild pitches reached ten.

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