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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1962

Page

6

Yankees Move Six Games Up In Tight AL Race

The New York Yankees surge to six games ahead of the Angels and Twins after a 5-2 win over Minnesota as Whitey Ford earns his 10th victory in 11 decisions. Al Kaline powers Detroit to a 13-10 power display over Baltimore in a doubleheader. Boston wins 9-0 behind an eight-hitter from Frank Baumann, while Kansas City edges Washington on a squeeze bunt by Billy Consolo.

Associated Press Joe Cronin Cronin New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Boston Angels Yankees Minnesota Twins Whitey Ford Los Angeles al Kaline Detroit Baltimore Frank Baumann Chicago White Sox Cleveland Kansas City Washington Billy Consolo Lu Clinton Ed Bressaud Red Sox Oponer Dean Chance Dick Radatz Joel Cronin Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Jack Sanford Willie Mays Giants Chicago Cubs Dodgers Maury Wills Tommy Davis Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals August Busch Houston Philadelphia Phils New York Mets Phils Sanford San Francisco L'Y Cincinnati Fe Pittsburgh St Louis Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis W. L. Pet Faens

Biddeford Saco league thrills with three close games

York Hee edged Springvale K of C 12 11 in a sprint filled night as Voltigeur edged Elks 11 10 and Rochambeau defeated Cyanamid 12 8. Paquette, Rousselle and Gagnon starred with clutch hits and solid pitching as Rochambeau claimed victory at Est Memorial field.

York Hee Springvale K Voltigeur Elks Rochambeau Cyanamid Rousselle Shoemen Heel Springvale Lessard Holland Ross Joe Pelletier Pelletier Martin Est Memorial Field Paquette Lum Caron Springvale Kk Roy Perrault Memorial Field Merchants Express Elks’ Field Saco Tanning West Memorial Hooa Brochu Cote Gregoire Audet Cartier L. Bouthillette Belanger Cochin le Tee ‘Ross A. Lessard Therrien Auger Costello McCarn Springvale K. C Bordage Tardif Cotez Hollard Bondage McCain York Heel

Mets Hurler Loses After Long 15-Inning Start

New York pitcher Al Jackson pitched 15 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, the longest since 1959, but the Mets lost 3-1. Jackson expressed pride in his stamina yet lamented the loss after 215 pitches and a late defensive error opened the door for Philly scoring.

New York al Jackson Philadelphia Philles New York Mets Polo Grounds Jackson Phillies Mets Mary Throneberry Tony Gonzalez Gonzales Bob Oldis Mel Roach RBI Phils

Local memory column mixes boxing tales and baseball rally

A Fredericton Gleaner memory column recalls boxing nights from August 14, 1929, featuring Kid Drew in Portland and Red Grange’s upset against Jack Thompson, plus Major League developments as the Giants win, Dodgers stumble, and pennant races tighten with key hits and late-game breaks.

Ted Kid) Drew Pete Pachero Portland Journal Drew Kave Jack Thompson Thompson Grange Red Jack Hoctor New York Biddeford Steve Gorman Boston Hoctor Johnny Walker Spud Murphy Ginger Beck Beck Spud Dizzy Murphy

Kaline Drives Tigers to Double Victory Over Orioles and White Sox Shutout

Al Kaline of the Tigers batted in six runs in a 13-10 win over Baltimore, including a single triple and a three-run homer that broke an 8-8 tie, then hit his 18th homer in the second game for a 5-4 victory. Frank Baumann of the White Sox pitched a 9-0 shutout against Cleveland on eight hits.

Cubs Ernie Banks Cub Johnny Podres Dodgers Dodger al McBean Podres Pirates Bob Clemente Donn Clendenon Bill Virdon Dick Groat Braves Cincinnati Tommie Aaron Hank Aaron Claude Raymond Redley Cardinals Julian Javier Bill White Roman Mejias White Bob Gibson Don McMahon al Jackson Mets Phils Tony Gonzales Rob Oldis Ruben Amaro MclRoach Jack Baldschun Phil ‘Hurler Associated Press al Kaline Tigers Baltimore Frank Baumann White Sox Cleveland

Alcohol types and health effects in Florida program

The Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program notes that oxidation of methyl alcohol in the body produces formic acid, which can severely damage the optic nerve. This makes methyl alcohol dangerous for consumption, while ethyl alcohol is the type used in alcoholic beverages.

Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program

Owen-Davis To Open Play In Regional Baseball

Owen-Davis of Saco opens regional baseball competition tomorrow in Keene New Hampshire with six teams in a double elimination tourney. Saco faces Bristol in the opener, Bristol beat West Haven to gain a berth. Coach Bryce Roberts will start either Norm Trottier or Rob Kimball.

Owen-Davis Post Saco Keene N. H Legion Bristol Conn West Haven Owen-Davis Bryce Roberts Norm Trottier Rob Kimball Berlin

Biddeford Minor League All Stars Named for Area Play

The Biddeford Minor League coaches and umpires selected an all star team to represent the league in a set of games against regional all stars. Players from Marcotte Thibo deau Bouthot Val liere Bellerose Leblanc and Francis Gregoire Grenier Tanguay Laucier Jarry and Micheal Binette were chosen. Coaches Cou lombe Maurice Gadbois will lead the squad with games set Aug 18 Gorham Aug 19 Old Orchard Beach Aug 25 at Dover NH Aug 26 Gorham Sept 1 Old Orchard at Saco Sept 2 Dover with Dover starting at 4 p.m.

Biddeford Marcotte Richard Thibodeau Michael Bouthot John Valliere Richard Bellerose Richard Leblanc Emond Leonard Jarry Fecteau Ochelle Michael Binette Roger Coulombe Louis Maurice Pat Gadbois Gorham Old Orchard Beach Dover N. H Old Orchard Saco

Saban Seeks Revenge As Bills Meet Pats In Exhibition

Buffalo Bills visit Boston Patriots in an AFL exhibition with Saban aiming to rebound after a firing by New England last year. Lineups feature rookies Edgerton and Chadron starting in the defensive backfield, Rabb and Green at quarterback, and Dubenion at flanker, while Holovak tests up front with Neighbors and Buonaconti. Bill Glass may shift to defensive end for the Browns as Parker replaces him amid injuries.

Associated Press Lou Saban Buffalo Bills Boston Patriots Buffalo N.Y Saban Patriots Pats Mike Holovak Buffalo Houston Bills Atlanta New York Booker Edgerton Western Illinois Carl Chadron Michigan State Titans Warren Rabb Louisiana State John Green Elbert Dubenion Holovak Babe Parilli Billy Neighbors Alabama Nick Buonaconti Notre Dame Oakland Cleveland Browns Bill Glass Pittsburgh Cleveland Paul Brown Frank Parker Oklahoma State Glass Detroit Gary Collins Maryland

Vintage Cars for Sale by Local Dealer in 1950s Range

No payment until 1960 on a 1959 Mercury Monterey hardtop coupe with R H and auto transmission. Also listed are a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air four door in blue with white walls, a 1958 Ford Fairlane hardtop in two tone green, a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 club convertible in black with white top, a 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 four door hardtop with power options, a 1957 Mercury Montclair four door hardtop with several options, a 1957 Ford Custom 300 four door, and a 1957 Dodge Royal sedan all described with rims, power brakes and pristine condition.

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