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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1962

Page

6

Tresh Powers Yankee Rally in 93 Victory Over Twins

Tom Tresh, the Yankee shortstop, homers twice to fuel a 93 win over Minnesota as he contends for Rookie of the Year. He belts his 15th of the season amid a hot eight day stretch, with Kubek’s July return providing lineup depth. Ralph Terry wins his 17th as New York extends its lead while the Twins fall further back.

Uncle Sam Yankees Tom Tresh Tresh Minnesota Twins Tony Kubek Yankee Kubek Bill Skowron Ralph Terry Los Angeles Angels

Major League Stars Bat in Reds Win and Tigers Triumph

Frank Robinson hit two home runs, numbers 28 and 29, leading Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee and moving within 51 games of the NL lead while claiming a .342 batting average. Hank Aguirre limited Baltimore to four hits in Detroit’s 3-1 win.

Associated Press Frank Robinson Reds Milwaukee Cincinnati Hank Aguirre Tigers Baltimore

Patriots Defeat Bills 12-7 In Exhibition Tilt In Buffalo

Boston Patriots clinch their first exhibition win with a 12-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Buffalo's stadium. The Pats’ defense stifled Buffalo, limiting the Bills to 64 rushing and 82 passing yards while gaining 281 total on offense. Gino Cappelletti kicked two field goals and Babe Parilli connected with Jim Crawford for a score as Buffalo mounted a late TD drive before the final whistle.

Buffalo N. Y Boston Patriots Buffalo Bills Patriots Mike Holovak Bills Boston Holovak Pats Gino Cappelletti Babe Parilli Jim Crawford Mandi Wheeler University of Maine Parilli Crawford Cappelletti Tom Yewcic Associated Press American Football League Houston New York Titans Oakland Dallas Denver San Diego Washington Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins Colts Eagles Los Angeles

Standings and Wednesday Results for Major Baseball Teams

Standings show Los Angeles and San Francisco atop the list with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh lower. Wednesday results include Chicago beating San Francisco seven to five and Philadelphia defeating New York nine to eight.

Los Angele San Franci Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Philadelph Houston Chicago New York San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles

Oilers Rally To Beat Springvale 12-8 In Softball

Roy and Perreault led Roy & Perreault to a 12-8 win over Springvale K of C at Memorial field Biddeford Saco. Guy Garon hit a grand slam fueling an eight run fourth inning as he extended his season home run total to nine. Art Descoteaux earned the win improving to 10-1 while Arnie Holland took the loss dropping to 0-4. Forfeits and make up games noted with standings and leaders listed in the report.

Roy Perreault Springvale K Memorial Field Biddeford-Saco Oilers Guy Garon Garon al Lessard Art Descoteaux Arnie Holland Voltigeur Saco Tanning Merchants Express Elks Expressmen Springvale West Memorial Field B. Gagne I Garon Labonte Bernard Descoteaux Fleurant Ia. Chenard Sullivan N. Gagne Springvale K. C. Ab Rh Poa Therrien McCain Larose Costello Holland Springvale K. C Auger A. Lessard Langelier Chretien

Dodgers Fall To Pirates In Fifth Straight Tilt

Dodgers lose a fifth straight, 6-3 to the Pirates as fielding collapses and Tommy Davis goes hitless for the third straight game. Wally Moon and Willie Davis homer for all the Dodgers runs. Don Drysdale takes the loss. Pirates, Reds, Cubs win. Phils split a 22-inning doubleheader with Mets.

Los Angeles Walter O'Malley Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Tommy Davis Reds Milwaukee Braves Bob Purkey Frank Robinson San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Houston Colts Philadelphia Phils Mets Pirates Don Drysdale Bob Clemente Bill Mazeroski Drysdale Bob Friend Wally Moon Willie Davis Dodger Moon Cubs San Francisco Dick Bertelli Willie Mays Matty Alou Purkey Jim Brosnan Hal Smith Carl Warwick Colts Hal Woodeshick Bill White Minnie Minoso Julio Goray Russ Kemmerer Coleman Jim Hickman Hickman Callison

Baseball Standings and Schedule for American League

The American League standings show New York leading with 72 wins and 45 losses, followed by Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Chicago. Detroit and Baltimore trail, with Cleveland and Boston midpack, Kansas City, Washington, and others further down. Upcoming games include Detroit at Baltimore, Chicago at Cleveland, New York at Minnesota, and Washington at Kansas City. multiple doubleheader nights scheduled, with several interleague and intra-league matchups listed.

W. L. Pet. G.B New York Los Angeles Minnesota The Chicago Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Kansas City Washington

Biddeford Junior High Gridders Report August Meeting

Biddeford Junior High football candidates meet at the school gym at 9 30 a m August 20. Principal Robert Hodge announced. Seventh and eighth graders may participate.

Biddeford Junior High School Prin. Robert Hodge

Major League Leaders National League Batting and More

National League batting leaders include Robinson Cincinnati 942 at bats, Davis Los Angeles and Aaron Milwaukee 339. Runs Robinson Cincinnati 102, Wills Los Angeles 100. RBIs Davis Los Angeles 118, Mays San Francisco 107. Hits Davis Los Angeles 164, Aaron Milwaukee 155. Doubles Robinson Cincinnati 42, Mays San Francisco 28. On base runs Mays San Francisco 37, Banks Chicago and Aaron Milwaukee 31. Stolen bases Wills Los Angeles 60, W Davis Los Angeles 28. Pitching leaders Purkey Cincinnati 184 decisions, Pierce San Francisco 113. Strikeouts Koufax Los Angeles 209, Drysdale Los Angeles 172.

Associated Press National League Robinson Cincinnati T. Davis Los Angeles H. Aaron Milwaukee Wills Mays San Francisco Paami Davis Virdon Pittsburgh Op Bho Banks Chicago W. Davis Purkey Pierce Koufax Drysdale

Baseball stat leaders and season highlights summary

The list shows top players by at bats, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Notable figures include Jimenez and Pearson leading KC and Los Angeles runs, Cash and Killebrew with home run counts, and Pascual with strikeouts. Pitching leaders include McBride and Ford with decision marks.

Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City Pearson Los Angeles Siebern Killebrew Minnesota Richardson New York Rollins Robinson Chicago Rodgers Cimoli Lumpe Cash Detroit Wood Aparicio McBride Ford Pascual Pizarro

Amos Alonzo Stagg Reaches 100 Years In Stockton

Amos Alonzo Stagg, born before America’s first college football game, turns 100 in Stockton California. The Hall of Fame figure, famed for coaching from 1892 to 1960 and for a spotless creed, receives tributes from President Kennedy and fans nationwide as family notes his frail health yet sharp mind.

Stockton Calif Amos Alonzo Stagg America Stagg University of Chicago Kennedy North Edison Euclid Avenue Stella West Orange N.J Springfield Mass Chicago Walter Eckersall Fielding H. Yost Michigan Boston East Hampton Annapolis New York Philadelphia Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Civic Auditorium California Stage Alet Paul Stagg University of the Pacific

Saco Rec Center Tigers beat Seal Rock behind Wilcox pitching

Saco Recreation Center game saw the Biddeford Saco Coalmen stay undefeated as Ted Wilcox hurled a two hitter with nine strikeouts and added a 2 for 3 at bat. Fecteau led at bat 3 for 4 while Wilcox and Doyle followed. Wilcox earned the win, Willett took the loss, and Oak Ledge meets Callahans at Memorial Field at 5 30 tonight.

Biddeford-Saco Coalmen Seal Rork Ted Wilcox Wilcox Fecteau Doyle Willett Oak Ledge Callahans Memorial Field Biddeford Converse Mercier Gagne Bonang Putney Crosby Love It Heffernan Farley Seal Rock

Lions Take Saco‑Beach II Title With 7‑0 Victory

The Old Orchard Beach Lions clinched the Saco‑Old Orchard Beach Little League title with a 7‑0 win over Boucouvalas in a best of three final at Saco field. Adrien Fournier pitched a five‑hit whitewash with six strikeouts. Channing Migner delivered a three‑run homer in the fifth after a 1‑0 game through four.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Ken Pike Boucouvalas Bob Boissonnault Lions Owen-Davis

Owen-Davis Opens New England Legion Playoffs

Owen-Davis post of Saco Maine State American Legion champions meet Britol Conn in Keene New Hampshire at 3 pm to start the double elimination playoff. Somerville Mass vs White River Junction Vt and Berlin N H vs Central Falls R I play in first round games.

Owen-Davis Post Saco Maine American Legion New England American Legion Britol

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