Disputed foul sparks Giants win over Dodgers
In San Francisco Willie Mays swings for a double after a disputed third strike call by umpire Ed Sudol tipped on a Podres offering. The ruling ignited controversy but preceded a six run sixth inning as Billy O'Dell out pitched, 11-2, to pull the Giants within 4 games of the NL lead while Mays also collected his 35th homer and a double.
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Ed Sudol
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Johnny Podres
Billy O'Dell
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Juan Marichal
Stan Williams
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John Roseboro
Roseboro
Alvin Dark
Walt Alston
Alston
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Associated Press
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Angels
Minnesota
Twins
Los Angeles
Bobby Shantz
Chris Short
Cubs
Pirates
Ken Hubbs
Billy Williams
Roberto Clemente
Barney Shultz
ElRoy Face
Franklin county sports and Phillips sesqui centennial note
In Franklin county this week hunting and fishing talk dominates along with Phillip s sesqui centennial decorations. A public hearing debated closing Clearwater Lake to ice fishing after winter damage and vandalism, while longtime guide Maurice Roderick shared trout reports and bear sightings near East Madrid. Local nostalgia notes Johnny Callahan s Hard Cider League headquarters and the ongoing support for Little League and Babe Ruth through aging sports figures. A broadcast memory recalls the 1939 Brown Derby vs St Andre Apostles baseball game with Derby George Kay pitching and Gillis driving in two runs.
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Franklin County
Phillip
Farmington
Clearwater Lake
Allen’s Mills
Frank Deering
Frankie Deering
Deering
Postman
Butch) Hardy
Dave Kendall
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Maine
Maurice Roderick
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Perham
Orbeton
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Roderick
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Richard Shorey
Wilton
Dan Webb
Weld
Dan
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Gilky and
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St. Andre Apostles
East End
the Journal
Brownies
St. Andre
Connie Girouard
Biddeford
George Kay
Alabama
Saints
Gillis
Laliberty
Wynn Nears 300 Victory Milestone in 3-1 Win
Old baseball star Early Wynn, nearing 300 wins, pitched as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Athletics 3-1 to reach 298 victories. The game featured a mix of strong starts and late rallies, with Yankees and Angels results noted around the league as Dean Chance, Whitey Ford, and Tito Francona contributed to various scores.
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Associated Press
Early Wynn
al Hostak
Rhett Butler
Scarlett O'Hara
Early
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Athletics
Wynn
Old Gus
New York Yankees
Boston
Bill Monbouquette
Dean Stone
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Dean Chance
Leon Wagner
Minnesota
Pete Ramos
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Bobby Richardson
Bill Skowron
New York
Paul Foytack
Richardson
Skowron
Whitey
Ford
Marshall Bridges
Tigers
Chance
Angels
Jim Kaat
Los Angeles
Steven Bilko
Jim Fregosi
Bob Rodgers
Hagner
Ramos
Indians
Tito Francona
Dave Stenhouse
Franco
Giants Beat Dodgers 11-2 as Mays Key Play Decides Series Opener
Willie Mays foul tip was ruled a strike by umpire Sudol then doubled next at bat. Johnny Podres argued, was ejected, and Billy O’Dell prevailed as the Giants won 11-2 to trim the Dodgers NL lead to 4 games. Reds, Braves, and Cardinals also posted wins in NL actions.
Palmer Sets Hot Pace In American Golf Classic
Arnold Palmer surged to a five shot lead midway through the American Golf Classic third round at Akron Ohio. Palmer fired a 67-69 136 after 36 holes, with Don January in second at 141 and Jack Nicklaus Gary Player among the leaders as Firestone’s 7165 yard course tested the field.
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Ohio
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Don January
Firestone
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Niclaus
Player
Jim Ferrier
George Bayer
Mike Souchak
Bayer
Souchak
Ferrier
Legion Title Playoff Slated
The Owen-Davis post of Saco and the Stewart Morrill post of South Portland clash for the Tri-County American League baseball title in a best of three. Both teams sit at 13-5, with game one today at Deering Oaks at 1 30. Game two Sunday at Scarborough High School Diamond at 1 30, with a potential third at Scarborough Sunday 3 30.
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Owen-Davis Post
Saco
Stewart P. Morrill
South Portland
Deering Oaks
Scarborough High School
Scarborough
Weekend Baseball and Softball Doubleheaders Planned
West Biddeford Little League umpires clash with coaches at Biddeford Memorial Field Sunday at 5 30 PM. Biddeford Saco Twins play Winthrop Lakers at Winthrop High School Sunday at 3 PM. Softball features American Division All Stars versus National Division All Stars in a doubleheader at Elks Field Saco Sunday at 1 30 PM.
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West Biddeford
Biddeford Memorial Field
Biddeford-Saco Twins
Winthrop Lakers
Winthrop High School
Elksfield
Saco
Champions of Biddeford Little Minor League Team
The Marcotte Oil team won the Little Minor league title with a 13-1 record at Decary Memorial field. In the photo, players across three rows include Mark Lavigne, Michael Bouthot, Michael Grover, Michael Gagnon, David Maurice, Richard Bellerose, Ronald Hamel, Richard Leblanc, John Valliere, Michael Pinette, Norman Neault, Kenneth Maurice, Louis Maurice, Richard Thibodeau, Robert Labranche, Ronald Parent and Nick Curro.
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Decary Memorial Field
Mark Lavigne
Michael Bouthot
Michael Grover
Michael Gag
Non
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Richard Bellerose
Ronald Hamel
Richard Leblanc
John Valliere
Michael Pinette
Norman Neault
Kenneth Maurice
Louis Maurice
Richard Thibodeau
Robert Labranche
Ronald Parent
Nick Curro
West Biddeford Little League playoff begins Monday
The West Biddeford Little League playoffs start Monday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Field. Journal and White Star tied for first in both halves, forcing one game playoffs, with a potential best two of three championship starting Thursday if needed. Key players and coaches from both clubs are noted, including Journal leaders Babe Dutremble and Ray Jean, and White Star by Phil Beau dette and Ed Ready.
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West Biddeford
Memorial Field
May Street
Journal
White Star
Journal Club
White Star Club
Ronnie Gobiel
Leo Cantara
Roger Dubois
Joey Bernier
Allan Dutremble
Louis Throumolos
Ricky Cantara
David Bouffard
Don Gobiel
Babe Dutremble
Ray Jean
Paul Camire
Ronnie R. Cote
Mike Miniutti
Ronnie G. Cote
Mike Laverriere
Jimmy Ready
Peter Bouffard
Randy Parenteau
Steven Goulet
Phil Beaudette
Ed Ready
Peter
Patriots Face Oakland Today In Charity Tilt
Providence AP report says the Boston Patriots open their 1962 AFL exhibition schedule against Oakland at Brown Stadium with full offensive and defensive units rotated each period. Coach Mike Holovak plans to test personnel under fire as he and staff seek their best look at the squad. AFL teams had to declare an untouchables list by August 15, and Boston currently fields a 50 man group.
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R. I
Boston’ Patriots
Oakland
Mike Holovak
Brown Stadium
Patriots
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