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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1961

Page

5

Yankees and Tigers Spark Inconsistent Week In Baseball

Yankees Maris and Mantle pace a dominant sweep of Cleveland as Cash fuels Detroit’s twin wins over Boston. Mantle drives in six in a 56,307 crowd. Lary, Fox and Pizarro win for Detroit and Chicago. Orioles and Twins win while White Sox sweep KC.

Phillies End 23 Game Losing Streak Against Braves

The Phillies beat the Milwaukee Braves 7-4 to end their 23 game losing run, with Buzhardt holding the visitors to nine hits. Cincinnati and Los Angeles faltered as the Reds held a three game NL lead after St. Louis beat them 7-4 and San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 11-8. Chicago edged Pittsburgh 1-0 in 11 innings.

Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Los Angeles Reds St. Louis Dodgers San Francisco Chicago Pittsburgh Phillies Phils Kready Braves Warren Spahn Johnny M Mauch Buzhardt Phil Carl Willey Milwaukee Bob Hendley Ers San Francisco Giants Cubs Spahn Eddie Mathews Chris Sadecki Julian Javier Bill White

Sea Hawks Open With Easy Victory in Season Opener

Lewiston report shows Dick Daniels scoring three touchdowns as the Portland Sea Hawks roll to a 34-0 victory over the Crowley Club of Roxbury Mass. The defending New England semi pro champions struck early, scoring on their first three possessions and adding two more in the third quarter.

Lewiston Dick Daniels Portland Sea Hawks Crowley Club Roxbury Mass Hawks New England

Pirates Leading In Kennebunk Small Fry Loop

The Pirates hold a slim two game lead over the Red Sox in the Kennebunk Small Fry league with one week to go. Thursday morning will feature the last track meet of the season for ages 9 to 13, followed by an All-Star game Thursday afternoon as the Yankees and Pirates face the Red Sox and Tigers. Friday morning awards will be presented for batting champion MVP most improved player and best sportsman.

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Biddeford Minor Leaguers Rally Past Dover 7-6

The Biddeford Minor Leaguers edged Dover, N H 7-6 as two late runs clinched the victory. Belanger lined a decisive single to right scoring the winning run in the seventh after a Gregoire walk and Cyr and Yoho advances. Belanger and Yoho each had two hits.

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Oilers Clinch York County Softball Title In Rout

Roy and Perreault Oilers swept Wells SGA 13 1 to clinch the York County softball crown. Art Descoteaux threw seven innings with seven hits allowed and was tournament MVP. Jack Chenard homered twice as Labonte Descoteaux Garon added multi hit support in the big 15 hit attack that produced seven home runs total.

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Springvale Players Hog Softball League Honors

Springvale players dominate weekly stats in the Hog Softball League. Leaders include Descoteaux and Larose for runs and homers, Belanger and Garon leading in hits and stolen bases, with Labonte and Chenard among top overall hitters. Springvale squads push into top spots as the season advances with standout performances from Adams Bridges and Ross.

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