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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1962

Page

6

Owen-Davis Drops First Game in New England Tourney

Owen-Davis of Saco lost 9-8 to Bristol Connecticut in an opening round of the New England American Legion tournament at Keene New Hampshire. A misplayed double play in the eleventh allowed Bristol to score the winning runs after Owen-Davis had rallied from a 6-2 deficit to lead 7-6. Norm Trottier singled and stole second to spark the Eddie McNabb two base hit framing the rally. Bristol won with a single by Ed Socykos and a bases loaded walk followed by a miscue on the relay allowing two Bristol runners to score. Trottier and McNabb led Owen-Davis with multi hit games and Trottier drew six walks. Bristol advances to face Somerville in today’s second round while Owen-Davis moves to the loser's bracket.

Owen-Davis Saco Bristol Dennis David McNabb Bob Hurrell Bill Gregor Jim Paladino Owen Davis Norm Trottier Dennis McNabb Ed Socykos Trottier Dick Tully

Patriots Cut Two Players From Squad In Roster Trim

Boston Patriots coach Mike Holovak announced the release of quarterback Don Allard and halfback Walter Beach as the team edges toward the 33-player limit. Claude King, drafted from the Oilers, to return kicks against former teammates, while Tom Stephens aims to be ready after a virus hospitalization. Buffalo fallout includes minor injuries to Cappelletti and Yewcic.

NEW Orleans Boston Patriots Mike Holovak Don Allard Walter Beach Holovak Claude King Houston Oilers Patriots Boston College Ace Allard Tom Yewcki Beach King Houston Joe Fowlkes Buffalo Boston Tom Stephens Oilers Bharley Gino Cappelletti Yewcic

Little Leaguers Top Fathers In 10-9 Thriller

Owen-Davis Little League of Saco-Old Orchard Beach edged the Fathers 10-9 in a tight score, with Lauzier driving in four runs and Goulet adding key hits. The series continues at Waterhouse field as East Biddeford and West Biddeford vie for the city title, with Cobb earning the win.

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Moore Defends World Featherweight Title in Helsinki

World featherweight champion Davey Moore of Columbus Ohio defends his crown tonight in Helsinki Finland against challenger Olli Maeki in a 15 round outdoor match at Olympic Stadium. Moore, with 62 fights and 27 knockouts, seeks a fifth defense as Maeki brings an 8-1-1 record in his first world title bid. The bout marks Scandinavia’s first world title match and Finland’s first title shot.

Helsinki Davey Moore Columbus Ohio Finland Olli Maeki Maeki Olympic Stadium Scandinavia

Cavaliers End Maryland’s Seven-Year ACC Lacrosse Run

Virginia clinched the 1962 Atlantic Coast Conference lacrosse title by defeating Maryland, snapping the Terrapins’ seven-year championship streak.

Virginia Cavaliers Maryland

Standings and Scores in the American League

The American League standings show New York leading with 72 wins and 40 losses, followed by Los Angeles, Minnesota, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, Boston, Kansas City, and Washington. Thursday results include Chicago 11 Cleveland 6 and Minnesota 9 New York 8. Today's games list Cleveland at Baltimore, Detroit at Chicago, Boston at Minnesota, Washington at Los Angeles, New York at Kansas City.

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National League Standings and Thursday Results

The National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 90 wins and 42 losses, followed by San Francisco 77-44, Cincinnati 74-47, Pittsburgh 67-51, Milwaukee 64-58, Philadelphia 57-66, Chicago 45-76, Houston 43-75, and New York 30-89. Thursday games included Chicago 6 San Francisco 0, Los Angeles 7 Pittsburgh 3, Cincinnati 7 Milwaukee 1, St Louis 3 Houston 1.

W. L. Pet. G.B Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Eh Ee Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago Houston New York St. Louis

Maine Three-Quarter Century Club to hear chief speaker

David Jeffreys of Silver Springs Maryland director of field operations for the AARP and the National Retired Teachers Association will speak at the annual meeting in the Augusta Armory next Wednesday Lions Clubs of Maine will provide transportation for attendees who need it

Augusta David Jeffreys Silver Springs American Association of Retired Persons National Retired Teachers Association Maine Augusta Armory Lions Clubs of

Major League Baseball AL batting and pitching leaders AP

The Associated Press lists top AL leaders: Batting average Runnels Boston .333 Jimenez Kansas City .323. Runs Pearson Los Angeles 93 Siebern Kansas City 81. RBIs Killebrew Minnesota 85 Siebern 84. Hits Richardson New York 150 Rollins Minnesota 149. Doubles Robinson Chicago 33 Cunningham and Rodgers Los Angeles 29. Triples Cimolomg City 13 Lumpe Kansas City 9. Home runs Cash Detroit 32 Killebrew 30. Stolen bases Wood Detroit 24 Aparicio Chicago 20. Pitching based on 12 or more decisions McBride Los Angeles 114 Ford New York 135. Strikeouts Pascual Minnesota 150 Pizarro Chicago 147.

Associated Press Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City Pearson Los Angeles Siebern Killebrew Minnesota Richardson New York Rollins Robinson Chicago Cunningham Rodgers Cimol Omg City Lumpe Cash Detroit Wood Detroit Aparicio McBride Ford Pascual Pizarro Cincinnati H. Aaron Milwaukee Wills T. Davis Mays San Francisco W. Davis Virdon Pittsburgh Banks Purkey Drysdale Koufax

VFW Takes Lead In Beach League Showdown

The VFW club moved to first in the Old Orchard Beach Town league after a 4-1 victory over Wortman at Alumni Field. Reynald Perrin delivered a two run single in the first inning, while John Andrews and Glenn Davis allowed four hits each. Davis struck out 14. VFW aims to extend the lead with a Wednesday game against IGA. a win could spark a three way tie.

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Bates Company Birthday Celebration at Maine Products Show

The Bates Manufacturing Co founded in Lewiston in 1850 marked its 112th anniversary during the Maine Products Show at Bangor Municipal Auditorium where Andrew Peterson presented a certificate to Hal Gosselin. The event featured a public address broadcast. baseball statistics and awards are noted alongside the celebration.

Bangor Bates Manufacturing Co Lewiston Andrew Peterson Bowdoinham Maine Chamber of Commerce Hal Gosselin Bangor Municipal Auditorium

Sullivan stops Yankees as Twins win 9-8 in 10th

Big Frank Sullivan earned his third win against New York this season as Minnesota beat the Yankees 9-8 in 10 innings thanks to Bernie Allen's one out RBI single. Chicago topped Cleveland 11-6, Kansas City beat Washington 4-2, and Detroit and Oakland also posted wins amid a crowded AL schedule.

Associated Press Frank Sullivan Minnesota Bernie Allen New York Yankees Sullivan Yankees Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Washington

Camilli Lifts Dodgers From Doldrums With Rally Victory

Reserve catcher Doug Camilli returned to the Dodgers lineup and delivered the key rally against Pittsburgh. His sacrifice fly tied the game, a two-run single sparked a sixth inning lead, and a solo homer in the eighth sealed a 7-3 win. The win ended LA’s five-game slide and widened their NL lead over San Francisco. The Cubs beat the Giants 6-0 behind Cardwell, while the Reds topped Milwaukee 7-1 and St Louis downed Houston 3-1.

Associated Press Doug Camilli Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Pittsburgh Camilli Dolph Brooklyn Dodgers San Francisco Reds Giants Chicago Cubs Don Cardwell Milwaukee St. Louis Larry Jackson Houston Philadelphia New York Mets Cardwell Cub Ken Hubbs Dick Bertell George Altman Billy Pierce Frank Robinson Braves Lew Burdette Leo Cardenas Jim Maloney Robinson Bill White Julian Javier Cardinals Colts Jackson Dick Farrell Stan Musial

Masters League Stars Batting Streak Ends Five-Game Tailspin

Doug Camilli and the Dodgers ended a five game losing streak with a sixth inning homer and sacrifice fly to break a 3-3 tie as the National League leader defeated Pittsburgh 7-3. Don Cardwell pitched six hitless innings to lift the Cubs past second-place San Francisco 6-0 with eight strikeouts.

Associated Press Doug Camilli Dodgers Pittsburgh Don Cardwell Cubs San Francisco

Church leader denounces racism at UCC induction

Rev Dr S Garry Oniki of New York, sworn in as secretary for racial and cultural relations of the United Church of Christ in Nashville, links church racism to societal ills calling it a sickness unto death and urging active eradication.

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Stan Musial Night Set For New York

The New York Mets plan a special Stan Musial night at the Polo Grounds honoring the St. Louis Cardinal star famed for his long, illustrious career. Officials say it may be the first time an out of town player receives such an occasion joining Musial’s growing record list.

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Toddler mimics adults with a toy phone during chats

A parent suggests keeping a toy phone within reach to let a toddler imitate conversations, reducing interruptions while adults talk on a real phone.

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