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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1965

Page

7

Mammoth Greens Amaze Select Field Of Golfers

The opening round of the $200,000 Carling World Golf Tournament drew 154 players from 13 nations at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton Massachusetts. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer led the high profile field praising the colossal greens while practicing on the 6713 yard par 71 course with Nicklaus noting the challenging layout and unusual putting surfaces.

Sutton Mass Pleasant Valley Country Club Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Palmer Pro Golf

Palmer and Nicklaus Eye $35,000 Rich Open Threats Across 106 Americans

The golf field includes Nicklaus as pre-tournament favorite with Palmer in a slump. Players discuss greens and long putts as top threats Gary Player Marr Casper Tony Lema Bobby Nichols and Peter Thomson enter a strong international lineup of 106 Americans and 48 foreign entrants. Hogan and Snead, both 53, join former greats in the event.

Palmer Nicklaus Gary Player South Africa Marr Casper Tony Lema Bobby Nichols Peter Thomson Hogan Sam Snead

Giants Top Mets Behind Marichal Three-Hitter

Juan Marichal pitched a three hitter for his 19th win as the Giants defeated the Mets 5-0. Dick Stuart sparked the Phillies comeback with a tying single in the eighth and a three run double in the 12th to beat the Dodgers 6-3 and knock Los Angeles from first in the NL.

Associated Press Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants New York Mets Dick Stuart Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers

Triplett's Return Boosts Cardinals in Eastern Title Fight

LAKE FOREST Ul RP Bill Triplett returns to health and Charley Johnson matures, boosting the St. Louis Cardinals’ bid to win the NFL Eastern Conference title. Lemm adds depth with Abe Woodson and a strong defensive unit, and backs Johnson as a standout young quarterback in the league.

Lake Forest Bill Triplett Charley Johnson St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Chicago Wally Lemm Triplett Lemm Cleveland New York Dallas Baltimore Green Bay Washington Pittsburgh Giants Cowboys Philadelphia Abel Woodson San Francisco Dave Simmons Georgia Tech Fran Tarkenton

Area Men To Attend Fair In Connecticut

Three Wells men and a Saco man plan to attend the Guilford Fair Association Second Annual Pony Races in Guilford Connecticut. They represent the Tri State Pony Trotting Club and include Clarence Baldwin Robert Dixon Frank Higgins of Wells and Al Dalton of Saco. Proceeds support the Fresh Air Fund for children. The fair built a new track with 10 000 capacity and the organization was formed this year with area residents.

Wells Saco Guilford

Major League Leaders Top batting and pitching marks listed by players

The tally lists top figures in batting hitting, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases and pitching wins, strikeouts across leagues. Names include Yastrzemski Versalles Campaneris Horton Oliva Aparicio Callison Mays McCovey Brock Koufax Veale and others with team affiliations noted.

Yastrzemski Boston Robinson Baltimore Versalles Minnesota Oliva Colavito Poe Horton Detroit Cleveland Campaneris Kansas City Cardenal Los Angeles Grant Perry and Pascual McDowell Lolich Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Uns Harper Cincinnati Johnson Banks Chicago Rose Williams Callison Philadelphia Mays San Francisco McCovey Wills Brock St. Louis Koufax Nuxhall Veale

Repair Work On Bridge Completed

Kennebunk bridge repair on the Downing Bridge over the Kennebunk River at the Arundel town line is finished. Traffic returns to normal as crews finalize work and remove equipment. Local officials urge drivers to note restored access and permit schedules.

Kennebunk Arundel Town

Thieves Steal Motor and Shaft From Town Clock

In Rumford Maine the town clock on the municipal building has lost its motor and drive shaft after a theft. Town Manager Leo Morency said the thief or thieves climbed several flights to reach the parts, leaving residents unable to set time by the clock. Also noted is golf champion JoAnne Gunderson, runner up in 1956 and 1964.

Rumford (Ap Oxford County Leo Morency JoAnne Gunderson USGA

Bridge repair costs attributed to town cooperation

Town officials report the bridge has been closed for several weeks and will cost about 8,500 to repair. Funding will be shared by the towns of Kennebunk and Arundel.

Kennebunk Arundel

Decary Little League Plans Anniversary Dance

The Decary Little League Auxiliary met at St. Andre's Credit Union Hall Biddeford to plan the first anniversary dance on Sept 18 at St. Andre's Parish Hall with Lee Russell's orchestra. Mothers of players are invited to join the annual Boston trip. next meeting set for Sept 15.

Decary Little League St. Andre’s Credit Union High Street Biddeford Pauline Arbour St. Andre’s Parish Hall Lee Russell Boston Frederick DeRocher Arbour Violette Bellefeuille Lorette Beaudoin Therese ‘Lemire Noella L’heureux Rita Beaulieu Dollores Nolette Gabrielle _Maurice Theresa Bouthot

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