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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1964

Page

6

White Sox Take First With 5-0 Victory Over Yankees

The White Sox moved to the AL lead by blanking the Yankees 5-0 for their fifth straight win as Baltimore dropped a 4-3 to Boston. Boog Powell’s injury for the Orioles looms large, while Yogi Berra faces key games ahead and a clubhouse spat erupts over Phil Linz’s harmonica.

Yankees Berra Phil Linz Linz Yankee Frank Crosetti Los Angeles Detroit Kansas City Cleveland White Sox Whitey ‘Ford Chicago John Buzhardt Ford Bob Tillman Red Sox Orioles Frank Mal Tillman Dave Vineyard Dave Morehead Fon Julio Navarro Rocky Colavito Doc Edwards Athletics Indians Woodie Held

Holovak Sees Better Patriots Season Ahead

Andover Mass AP Boston coach Mike Holovak predicts a stronger 1964 season for the AFL’s Patriots despite past injuries. He cites Parilli’s health, Garron’s load, and rookie depth at running back and line positions while keeping the defensive unit intact with Webb returning from knee surgery and Buoniconti Rudolph and Addison in the linebacking corps. The club aims for improved quarterback play and speed at flanker with Cappelletti contesting Colclough.

Andover Mass Boston Babe Parilli Mike Holovak Parilli Babe Holovak Patriots Buffalo San Diego Larry Garron Pats Ron Burton J.D. Garrett Grambling Pete Pedro West Texas State Burton Tom Neumann Garron Harry Crump Jim Colclough Gino Cappelletti Colclough Art Graham Milt Graham Walt Cudzik Jon Morris Holy Cross Bob Dentel Bob Yates Don Don Webb Nick Buoniconti Jack Rudolph Tommy Addison Don McKinnon Bob Dee Jesse Richardson Houston Antwine Larry Eisenhauer Webb Dick Felt Ross O'Hanley Ron Hall

Top Drivers To Fight For Points At Beech Ridge

Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough ramps up for a Saturday night showdown as top stock and bomber drivers chase the season lead. Marty Vachon of Lebanon has a slim six point edge in bombers over Dick Wolstenhulme of Windham, while Phil Libby of Groveville has moved to second in stocks with Bob Libby dropping to third. Ralph Cusack of Scarborough remains Class A high point man as Libby closes the gap to 39 points. Cusack’s Blue Deuce showed signs of ending a five week slump in last week’s 35 feature where he took third behind Roger Shaw of Windham. The contest heats up this Saturday with intensified on track battles and closer margins.

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Lebanon Marty Vachon Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Phil Libby Groveville Brother Bob Ralph Cusack Bob Cusack Roger Shaw

Downs At A Glance Racing Card At Local Track

The program lists nine $800 to $1,100 races with horses and jockeys including Foxy Phantom Allan Neanett Calandrelli Jane Street Pichette Patrina M DeBoise and Happy Helio along with Lineups for each race detailing entrants and connections in a typical claiming, allowance and top prize format. Races feature several horses named Storm Front Electioneer Nutmeg Gal Alliance Miss Maple Shade Stylish Urchin and Sentry Box among others with multiple owners and trainers noted.

Gladys L. Haslander Foxy Phantom Allan Neanett Calandrelli Jane Street Pichette Patrina M DeBoise Lawless Beauregard Pasquarelli Stettler Happy Helio DeSaint Storm Front Verne Blue Jon Figueroa Hooper Hilwan Sullivan Shannon’s Hope Gesualdo Sagarius Phillips Johnson Alert Alex Montgomery Fortunate Man Boncore Pasquarelli Ky Allan Crete the Cumberland Evelew Hibbs Plastique Venne Va Gesualdo Solar Bay Berwyn Nash Bernhomeda LaMonte Eternal Maud Jouvelakas Gallant Chop Allan Coltante Gesualdo Blue Gardenia Gras Fly Nancy Vallee Quesada Huslander Ourtwin Crete Beach Allen Freda Kerkorian Big Don Venne

New England Dirt Track Championships Set With Open Competition

The Aug 29 event will run open stock and line bomber divisions with trophies and cash but no points recorded. Ridge pit crewman Del Collomy says out-of-state entries are expected. Races obey State Stock Car Racing Association specs with eight heats and two 25 lap features. rain date set for Sunday night at 8.

New England Ridge del Collomy Hiram New Hampshire Massachusetts Eght

Phillies Complete Sweep Of Pirates In Doubleheader

The Phillies swept a doubleheader from Pittsburgh 2-0 and 3-2 as Frank Thomas and Johnny Callison powered the offense. Thomas hit a ninth inning homer to back Art Mahaffey’s two-hit complete game, while Callison tied the second game with a 21st homer and later drove in two with a sacrifice fly. Callison also threw out Mazeroski at third to end a Pirates threat in the ninth. The wins, coupled with Cincinnati’s victory, widened Philadelphia’s NL lead. the Reds edged San Francisco, and Milwaukee topped the Dodgers as Menke and Aaron produced three and four hits respectively.

Philadelphia Frank Thomas Johnny Callison Thomas Callison Phillies Pittsburgh New York Mets Art Mahaffey Pirates Smoky Burgess Bill Mazeroski Jerry Lynch Mazeroski Cincinnati San Francisco Reds Giants Denis Menke Hank Aaron Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Mahaffey Bob Friend Clay Dalrymple Mazerloski Roberto Clemente Bob Bailey Rick Wise Don Schwall Wise Ed Roebuck Deron Johnson Ken Herbel Tommy Harper Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Johnson Robinson Don Pavietich Leo Cardenas Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda del Crandall Mays Namer Braves Bob Sadowski Dodgers Joe Moeller Bob

Jim Veno Forges Tie In Maine Open Golf Play

Jim Veno tightens the Maine Open as he enters a tie with a strong finish. Miller drives in five extra base hits and five runs across the fifth and sixth innings. Ron Fairly hits a homer accounting for both Dodgers runs.

Jim Veno Miller Ron Fairly

Orioles Lose Powell With Broken Wrist

Boston. Hank Bauer laments as the Orioles lose the AL lead and slugger John Powell to a broken left wrist after a Fenway Park wall catch attempt. Powell's 31 homers and 80 RBIs this season leave Baltimore reeling as Chicago gains ground in the standings. The club heads to Chicago for a four game set. Powell may be out up to a month while coachs discuss lineup changes and options.

Associated Press Hank Bauer al Lopez Yogi Berra Chicago Baltimore Boog Powell New York Lopez White Sox Orioles Yankees Boston Bauer Powell Sox Berra Baltimore Orioles John Powell Fenway Park Baltimore Hlls Russ Sayles Earl Robinson

Major League Leaders Overview by Team and Stat

Major League leaders listed by stat. Oliva Minnesota leads batting with .335 and runs 94 and hits 171. Killebrew Minnesota tops home runs with 42 and RBIs at 95. Aparicio Baltimore leads steals with 48. Pitching leaders show Bunker Baltimore 123 decisions and .800 era, Chance Los Angeles 145 decisions and .737. National League section opens with Ce.

Associated Press Oliva Minnesota Mantle New York Howser Cleveland Killebrew Stuart Boston B. Robinson Baltimore Bressoud Versalles Yastrzemski Fregosi Los Angeles Powell Aparicio Weis Chicago Davalillo Bunker Chance Los Angeles Downing Radatz

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