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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1964
Page
6
Stottlemyre won his second straight start for the Yankees, beating the Orioles 3-1 to close within 2 1/2 games of lead. Maris doubled, Howard delivered a key hit, and Yastrzemski, Landis, and Skowron boosted the pennant push as the AL race tightens.
Paul Hornung starred in his 1964 home exhibition debut for the Green Bay Packers, guiding a 34-10 win over the New York Giants before 42,327 fans. He contributed to 16 points, threw a 56-yard TD to Boyd Dowler, kicked two field goals, and helped extend a week end of NFL and AFL exhibition action across multiple teams and matchups.
Libby of Groveville extended his winning streak at Beech Ridge, clinching the four foot Oillum stocks trophy and his fifth checkered flag after a fierce battle with Roger Shaw, Ralph Cusack, and Pete Peterson. Ray Leach led the bomber feature for Arundel, but Marty Vachon seized the bomber title as the stock and bomber divisions produced tight racing and several restarts during a 35 lap program.
The Yankees sale to CBS dominates national discussion from Capitol Hill to the dugouts. League President Cronin will decide on a league meeting as urged by Arthur Allyn over a telegraphic vote approving 80 percent Yankee stock sale. House Judiciary Chair Celler warns the deal may breach antitrust law. CBS defends legality. An AL spokesman says the vote was legally approved.
Biddeford High School football candidates meet at the school tonight at 5 for varsity drill under Athletic Director Art Descoteaux. The session aims to sharpen lineup readiness ahead of upcoming games.
Sandy Koufax threw his seventh shutout and a 19th win of the season allowing seven hits and 13 strikeouts in a 3-0 opener. Curt Flood led St Louis with four consecutive singles off Koufax in the first game and added four straight hits before striking out in the ninth.
Lamontagne, the Biddeford Saco pro, led his team to a 10 under par 60 at Wilson Lake Country Club. Teammates Bob Scott, Roger Peron, Mort Shepard contributed as they beat the field by six strokes. Four teams tied for second with 66. Ron Leclair, Pete Hanscomb, Cy Gray and Gene McNabb led the runners up. Leclair won the pro sweeps with even par 70.
Racing card lists nine claiming races tonight with purses from 800 to 900 dollars. Entries feature numerous runners including Fur. Lo Feuer Quesada Jolly Admiral and Arctic Flight in early races, with bets and jockeys noted for each event.
A dense snapshot of standings by team with records and percentages for the American and National Leagues, followed by Saturday and Sunday results. It lists Washington, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Minnesota, Detroit, New York, Baltimore and others with recent scores, plus upcoming games including New York at Chicago and Kansas City at Cleveland.
Curt Flood Misses Hitting Mar. Minnesota Vikings enter fourth NFL season, led by Norm Van Brocklin and Fran Tarkenton. Only Grady Alderman remains from the original squad as rookies and new signings prepare to push for starting roles on offense and defense. The team aims to strengthen pass rush and ground game with Bill Brown, Tom Mason, and Ted Dean while contending in the Western Conference.
Hartford outscored Portland 27 to 21 at Portland High Stadium in front of 6,000 fans. New Sea Hawk quarterback Mandh Wheeler showed promise, while Maurice Sikes starred for Hartford with two rushing touchdowns. Ed Lynch and Hugh Rohrsneider caught Wheeler passes as Hartford opened league play. Portland blocked two field goals and scored late to pull within six.
Old Orchard Beach Championship results show Bob Dodge beat Russ Prosser one up while Dave Wormwood defeated Emil Leblond two up to win the tournament. The President's Cup starts Monday with 57 entries. Upper and lower half pairings list include Fred Valliere, Cass Kelley, Dave Wormwood, Hal Dodge, and many others with byes noted.
Green Bay defeated New York 34 to 10 while Chicago lost to Washington 13 14 to 13 and Minnesota won 24 to 10 against St Louis. Cleveland crushed Los Angeles 56 to 31 and Dallas beat San Francisco 34 to 23. No NFL games scheduled. American League action Saturday had San Diego edging Houston 44 to 38.
Chicago at Philadelphia and Milwaukee at Los Angeles along with Cincinnati at San Francisco outline a slate of marquee NBA games. The brief listing hints at cross conference showdowns and venue pairings without giving game results or dates.
The 1964 Biddeford Minor League All Star lineup was announced listing pitchers Robert Roy Conrad Bou cher, catcher Richard Fecteau, first base Michael Lemelin, second base Kenneth Maurice, third base Marc Lavigne, shortstop Roland Beaudoin, outfielders Roger Labranche Ray Bergeron Rutch Boisvert, utility players Michael Bouthot Guy Bouthot Spiros Draggins James Paquette Mike Perreault Robert Nadeau Roger Morin Marc Casavant, alternates David Lauzier Kenneth Lambert. A meeting for all players is set at Decary Field club house on Aug 21 at 6 pm.
The list highlights top players across leagues by batting runs and stats. Oliva Minnesota leads in batting average 339 and runs 93 while Killebrew hits 42 home runs and 95 RBI. Mays Santo Clemente lead in various categories with 154 hits and 37 home runs. Koufax and Ford top pitching with 19-5 and 13-4 records respectively.
The French Foreign Legion has enlisted prominent volunteers at various times including Serbia's King Peter Denmark's Crown Prince Ange Monaco's Prince Louis IV and Sanchez Cerro a president of Peru.
St Louis Eleventh reports tonight at 6 at Alumni Field under eighth season coach Bob Cote greeting 67 candidates. The team fills a large gap after 19 starters graduated and four returning offensive players plus captains Dick Agreste and Dennis Dutremble. Returning quarterbacks Dick and Mike Denoncour provide hope as practices begin with double sessions planned after a week of evening workouts. Season opener set for Sept 11 at home against St Thomas of Dover New Hampshire.
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