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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1960

Page

5

Dodgers Rally Late To Top Giants 8-5 In Relief Win

Dodgers win behind Larry Sherry who earned his 13th victory with 7 1/3 innings of three hit relief. Don Drysdale exited early as San Francisco led 4-2 before Los Angeles surged, Norm Larker drove in three, and Gil Hodges hit his seventh homer to break Ralph Kiner’s all time NL record for right handed batters. Cubs beat Reds 6-3 in the other game.

Associated Press Larry Sherry Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers San Francisco Giants Don Drysdale Stu Miller Norm Larker Larker Gil Hodges Ralph Kiner

Chisox Open Series in New York as Pennant Hope Grows

The Chicago White Sox seek a return to the pennant race with a two game series in New York against the first place Yankees. The Sox trail the Yankees by 1% with Baltimore close behind. Weather and a heavy road swing loom as pitching questions surface after a run in with Billy Pierce.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox New York Yankees White Sox Baltimore Billy Pierce Boston Chicago Ted Williams Sox Cleveland Billy Muffett Indians Bobby Locke Vic Wertz Rudy York Frank Malzone Minnie Minoso Gene Freese al Smith Roy Sievers Williams Frank Lane Cleveland Indians Gret Woody Detroit Washington

Yanks and Chisox Vie In AL Pennant Race

The article outlines AL pennant contenders with Yankees, White Sox, and Orioles discussed. Early Wynn hot for the White Sox, Yankees off to schedule heavy with Cleveland and Detroit, while Boston and Chicago pundits weigh New York versus Chicago. Orioles aim for late-season push as Indians face lineup changes and Detroit chase.

Wynn White Sox Yankees Cleveland Indians Detroit New York Sox Boston Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Cus Cincinnati

Baseball Standings and Schedule From Major Leagues

The American League standings list New York at 67 wins with Chicago close behind at 65. Baltimore 68 and Washington 59 show mid and late season positioning. Monday results include Chicago over Cincinnati 6 to 3 and Los Angeles over San Francisco 8 to 5. Tuesday schedules feature several interleague matchups across the leagues.

Associated Press W. L. Pet.g.b New York Chicago Baltimore Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston Kansas City National League Ww. L. Pet.g.b. Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Leaders across American League and other circuits show Smith of Chicago batting .326 with 145 hits and Skowron of New York collecting 28 doubles. Maris drives in 95, Mantle 84, Mays leads in runs with 90, Banks tops home runs with 35, and Law posts 18 wins with a .783 era.

Smith Chicago Skowron New York Mantle Maris Minoso Allison Washington Fox Robinson Baltimore Lemon Aparicio Landis Coates Perry Cleveland Bunning Detroit Pascual Larker Los Angeles Mays San Francisco Ashburn Pinson Cincinnati Banks Aaron Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cepeda White St. Louis Kirkland Wills Law Roebuck Drysdale Friend

Fights Last Night Feature Regional Boxing Bouts

In Pittston Joe Scali outpointed Stefan Redl after ten rounds while Howard King defeated Tommy Jackson in Reno by decision. Earlier, third base coach Frank Crosetti of the Yankees began his professional career in 1928 with San Francisco in the Pacific Coast League.

Associated Press Pittston Joe Scali Wilkes-Barre Stefan Redl Patterson N. J Reno Nev Howard King Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Far Rockaway N. Y Frank Crosetti Yankees San Francisco

Patriots Consider Trading Two Quarterbacks

Amherst Massachusetts Boston is trying to trade two high paid quarterbacks Harvey White and Dick Spergel for interior linemen. Coach Lou Saban says only two quarterbacks will be kept due to player limits and uncertainty remains whether Butch Songin or Tommy Greene will start. Down to 43 players must be cut by tonight. Halfback Ger Schwedes sustains a cracked rib and will miss a month.

Amherst Mass Boston Harvey White Dick Spergel Lou Saban Saban Butch Songin Boston College Tommy Greene Holy Cross Clemson Oklahoma State Spergel Ger Schwedes Syracuse Buffalo

Softball Lantern and Voltiguer game summary notes

The Green Lantern team beat Voltiguer 7 to 2 in a 1 hour 9 minute game. Key players include Corriveau Dupras Marcotte Wells LaLiberte Roy Gagne Dallaire and Maddox. Maddox earned the win 2 6 while Laverriere took the loss 2 5. Umpires were Bergeron and Dutremble. The note adds a late line about the 37th year of the Yankees hitting 100 home runs.

Green Lantern le Voltiguer Corriveau Dupras Marcotte Wells Laliberte Roy Gagne P. Binlette Dallaire Pelletier Lehoux Maddox Laverierre Bergeron Dutremble New York Yankees LeVoltiguer Green Lantern Club Biddeford Memorial Field Springvale Green Voltiguer Ab Rupon Marcotte Lottinville Montpas If Baker Eee Maguire Reen Lantern Hpoa Chretien Binette D. Binette Wells Seeee

Elks Take Lead In City Playoffs With 3-0 Win

East Biddeford champions the Elks beat Kiwanis 3-0 at Me memorial field in game one of a best-of-three city championship. Pitchers Marc Bolduc and Chuck Clifford dominated a low-scoring seesaw until a two-run double by Bobby Voisine sparked the Elks. Bolduc allowed only two hits, while Clifford struck out 11 but issued eight walks. Game two set for 6 pm at Waterhouse Field on the Elks home lot.

Elks Biddeford Kiwanis Chuck Clifford Marc Bolduc Clifford Carl Valliere Bolduc Kiwanis Huckers Bobby Voisine Bob Kiwanis Es Waterhouse Field East Biddeford The Kiwanis Club West Biddeford Valliere Voisine Boissonneault Gosselin Szumita Semopaneen Martel Kiwanis Ab Camire C. Thibault Miniatti If E. Chicoine M. LaBrecque Id. Gillis E. Ross Lamb J. Gregoire Boucher N. Davis Steeee C. Couture Cote K. Kelly Ll Paquette P. Oliver Il Miniutti C.L. O'Brien J. Vachon E. Ross P. LaBrecque Inni M M. la Bolduc Brecque C. Thi- Chretien Lauzier Goulet Larose P. Bault M LaBrecque Cou Ture D. Gillis D, Gillis

Billy Martin May Seek Counter-Suit Over Cubs Beating

Chicago baseball dispute widens as Billy Martin contemplates a counter-suit after being served with a $1,040,000 claim from the Cubs and pitcher Jim Brewer. Brewer, 22, hospitalized for orbital injuries, faces $260,009 in actual damages and $260,000 in punitive damages.

Chicago Billy Martin Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Jim Brewer Martin Redlegs Cubs Wrigley Field Brewer Cub Broken Arrow Okla Circuit ‘Court of Cook County Marlin National League Warren Giles

Belfast Hotel Fire Probed

Belfast deputy fire chief and state fire prevention head opened a probe into a Windsor Hotel blaze that badly damaged the four story building. The fire sent 18 guests and about 50 lounge patrons into the street as three firefighters were overcome by smoke. Loss was estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 with debris sent to a university lab for analysis.

Belfast Joseph A.P. Flynn Maine Insurance Department Windsor Flynn Hoel Sanker Henry Chaples Chaples University of Maine

America s Olympic Hopes Rise As Australia's Fall

American track and basketball teams arrive amid high expectations to bolster the U S squad for the Olympic run to gold. Australian swimmers face conjunctivitis delaying their warmup as IOC moves set Brundage for reelection and allow Taiwan to compete as the Olympic Committee of the Republic of China under the name Taiwan.

America Australia Rome Uncle Sam Switzerland United States Soviet Union China Taiwan John Ilse Konrads International Olympic Committee Chicago Avery Brundage IOC England Lord Burghley Brundage Olympic Committee Republic of China

Puritan's Triumph in 9h Week League Standings at 20th Century Lanes

Puritan's tops standings with team total 1195 and 265 single for Puritan's and Wonder Bar. Nick Gillis posts high five strings 693 and high single 158, guiding bowling team during the 9h week at 20th Century Lanes.

Puritan's WonderBar Nick Gillis

Elm Laundry Sets Records With Strong Team Scores

The Elm Laundry club posts a team total of 910 and a single 248 on the high events. B. Grenier contributes a high single 150 and a 514 score in the high four strings, marking standout performances in the meet.

Elm Laundry B. Grenier

Lane Tells Whats Wrong With Indians

In Boston Frank Lane faces questions about Cleveland slumping from second to fifth place, 11 games out, after 25 losses in 36 games. He cites Woodie Held's injury, young pitchers' underperformance, and the pressure of trades as factors affecting a pennant bid.

Cleveland Q. Frank Indians Woodie Held Bob Feller Gary Bell Jim Grant Baltimore Held

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