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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1964

Page

6

Mantle and Bowens Hit Two Homers In AL Showdown

Mantle hit two long homers for the Yankees in a 7-3 win over the White Sox, boosting New York while Baltimore’s Bowens also clubbed two as the Orioles routed Boston 7-0. Mantle’s 500 plus foot shot at Yankee Stadium traced to 461 feet, and Bowens added 375 and 425 foot blasts for Baltimore who widened its lead to two games over Chicago. Other AL results included Los Angeles over Cleveland 4-2, Detroit 6-2 over Minnesota, and Washington 4-3 over Kansas City. In the NL, Philadelphia led Chicago four games after beating the Cubs 6-5, and Sandy Koufax’s Dodgers beat Cincinnati 4-1.

Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Mantle Yankee Yankees White Sox Bowens Orioles Baltimore Boston Red Sox Ray Herbert Yankee Stadium Danny O'Sullivan Larry Doby Cleveland Mamile Washington Los Angeles Detroit Minnesota Kansas City Miladelphia Chicago Cubs San Francisco St. Louis Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Milwaukee Houston Pittsburgh New York Mets Mel Stottlemyre Milt Pappas Angel Harmon Killebrew Bill Freehan Tigers Jim King White Cardinals Phillies Giants Mi.waukee Boston Elos Angels Clelans Sect City Ron Santos Cubs John Briggs Richie Allen Wes Covington Larry Jackson

Patriots drop hopefuls from small colleges in roster cuts

Boston Patriots cut backfield hopefuls Joe Iacone and Jerry St Catherine and Maine quarterback Mandi Wheeler. Coach Holovak blamed their small college experience for lacking position knowhow, contrasting with rookie Nick Spinelli who already shows the needed end moves. Team doctor ordered cornerback Bob Souci to rest a knee injury from a drill.

Andover. Mass Joe Iacone Westchester State Jerry St. ‘Catherine Wisconsin State Boston Patriots Mandi Wheeler Maine Holovak St. Catherine Iacone Nick Spinelli Miami Fla Joseph Dorgan Bob Souci Souci

Alongi Replaced in Heavyweight Bout at MSG

New York AP Tony Ai of Miami Beach was diagnosed with bone chips in his right elbow and ruled out of Friday's heavyweight bout against Doug Jones at Madison Square Garden. Billy Daniels of New York was named to replace Alongi. Daniels had an 18-5-1 record and lost to Jones in Teaneck, New Jersey, last year.

New York Tony Ai Miami Beach Doug Jones Madison Square Garden Billy Daniels Alongi Daniels Jones Teaneck N.J

Saco Little League season results and coaching notes

Whack Homers assistant coach Ted Clegg released season figures for Saco Little League entries. Rol Gagnon led hitters at .528, with Dick Martin .500 and John Sherman .339. Sherman is 6 and 2 as a pitcher. Martin 4 and 0 on the mound. Sherman pitched 48 innings, 1 earned run, 32 hits, 75 strikeouts, 15 walks. Martin 20 13 innings, seven earned runs, 21 hits, 27 strikeouts, 21 walks. Other stats follow for Boudreau, Chadbourne, Leavitt, Spaulding and others. Mike Leavitt threw a seven-inning no-hitter with seven strikeouts. Also noted are staff changes in Maine wildlife education posts and Keep Maine Scenic awards, plus assorted sporting notes and local baseball standings from the area.

Ted Clegg Bagley Saco Rol Gagnon Dick Martin John Sherman Sherman Martin Boudreau Chadbourne Mike Leavit Garnet Boudreau Mike Spaulding Dave

Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching 1963

The Associated Press lists NL leaders: Clemente and Williams tied for hits with 151 and 144 respectively, Mays in runs with 82 and home runs with 25, Koufax leading the pitchers with 18-5 record and 210 strikeouts. AL leaders show Oliva top batting at .334 with 162 hits, Stuart and Killebrew leading RBIs, and Downing and Radatz high in pitching strikeouts.

Associated Press National League Clemente Pittsburgh Williams Chicago Mays San Francisco Allen Philadelphia Boyer St. Louis Santo Willams Maye Milwaukee Pinson Cincinnati Wills Los Angeles Brock Koufax Marichal Drysdale Oliva Minn Mantle New York Minnesota Howser Cleveland Stuart Boston Killebrew B. Robinson Baltimore Bressoud Boston Yastrzemski Fregosi Los Annes Versalles Minneston

Downs At A Glance Night Card Locked With Multiple Races

Tonight at 7:45 post time features nine races at Downs including six hundred to nine hundred dollar claiming events and a one mile and seventy yard route. Jockeys and trainers are listed with horses such as Carole's Way Ashland City St. Clair Smith Sport Extra Miss Laurie Dannon Wild Canary and more.

Carole’s Way Calandrelli DeBoise Compton Ashland City Zeller St. Clair Phillips Smith Simple Soul Howell Miller Berwyn Nash Court Haslander Michel Gray Sullivan Coldflare Limpert Sport Extra Rogers Miss Laurie Elliott Relic Armour Bundling Green Maeda Roi Wolf Maeda Dannon LaMonte Johnson DeBoise Tompkins Phillips Joe Joseph Chiappetta Carol Gesualdo

Saco II Playoffs To Start Tonight

Saco II playoff series begins tonight after Wednesday rainout. Boucovvalas and Bagley teams feature seven Saco All-Stars including Boucouvvalas players Brian Gerry Bruce Stackpole Pete Mourmouras and Bagley representatives Mike Leavitt Dick Martin John Sherman Roland Gagnon. Game time is 6 p.m.

Bagley’s Boucouvalas Bros Saco Brian Gerry Bruce Stackpole Pete Mourmouras Boucouvalas Mike Leavitt Dick Martin John Sherman Roland Gagnon

Fights Last Night in Pittsfield Bout Ends in Decision

Ed Spence of Pittsfield Massachusetts defeated Willie James of Miami Beach in a non title eight round fight, earning the judges' decision with a clear outpoint victory. Spence controlled the action with sharper combinations and effective aggression throughout the bout Tuesday night in Pittsfield.

Associated Press Pittsfield Mass Ed Spence Willie James Miami Beach

Giants Fall as White Sparks Cardinals Past Giants

The Cardinals' Bill White powered a 6-4 win over the Giants, launching two rallies and driving in runs after a 20 game hitting streak, while the Phillies built a four game NL lead with a 6-5 win over the Cubs. Koufax added his 18th victory for the Dodgers, and other MLB results included wins by Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, and Pittsburgh.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Bill White White Ygpe St. Louis Cardinals Giants Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Phillies Cardinals Don Choate Sam Jones Bobby Wine Cubs Jack Baldschun

Coaches See ACFL Strengthen for New Season

Atlantic Coast Football League coaches say the circuit is stronger than last year with 14 teams. Newark Bears remain the team to beat in the Southern Division, while Springfield and Providence vie for Northern honors. Opening results include Providence Steamrollers 31 Portland Sea Hawks 7, with eight more games this weekend across the league.

New York Newark Bears Springfield Providence Steamrollers of Portland Sea Hawks Westchester Boston Hartford Portland Pittsburgh Hazleton Mohawk Valley Harrisburg York Steve van Buren Jersey Harry Leonardi Springfield Acorns Mel Meeks Andy Griffin Connie Pensavallo Providence Steamrollers Jerry Morgan Butch” Longin Fred Mautino Falcons Lou Fuccillo Fred Wallner Hartford Charter Oaks Nick Cutro Jersey Giants Newark Harrisburgh Art Deccarlo Harrisburg Caps Don Jonas Pete Pihos Richmond Rebels Johnny Dell Isola Atlanta Spartans Dick Bowen Pittsburgh Ironmen

Aussies Favored To Win Davis Cup Tie Over Chile

In Minneapolis the Australian Davis Cup team led by Roy Emerson is heavily favored to beat Chile in the American Zone finals opener. Fri singles, Sat doubles, and Sun two more singles feature Emerson who holds the world no 1 amateur ranking. Teammates include Fred Stolle John Newcombe Tony Roche and Owen Davidson under captain Harry Hopman.

Minneapolis Australia Roy Emerson Chile Emerson Harry Hopman Fred Stolle John Newcombe Tony Roche Owen Davidson

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