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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1962

Page

6

Oilers Lead Softball Playoffs In Biddeford Saco Clash

In Memorial Field last night the Oilers beat Merchants Express 5 3 to take game one of the Biddeford Saco softball championship. Del Dallaire scored early for Express and Jack Chenard, Al Chenard, Tardif, and Garon drove runs as Oilers tallied in the second inning. Labonte and Fleurant added support with key plays, while Expressmen opened the scoring in the first on an error and a stolen home attempt before the Oilers surged ahead.

Row Perreault Memorial Field Merchants Express Expressmen del Dallaire Oilers Jack Chenard Red Fleurant al Chenard Tardif Guy Garon Labonte Garon Fleurant Red Genest Letourneau Genest Descoteaux Moulton Roy & Perreault Bernard Chenard Tanguay Gagnon Dallaire Gauthier Sevigny Dion Lehoux Merchant's Fx A. Chenard N. Gagne Roy Merchant's Express J. Chenard A Chenard Soranger Chretien

Phillies Mets Boost Reds With Busy Weekend Start

The report covers a mixed slate with the Phillies topping the Dodgers and Mets beating the Giants, boosting the Reds who used Kasko’s 10th inning grand slam to beat the Cubs. Cincinnati chases the lead with Short, Sturdivant, and Larsen contributing as Philadelphia and San Francisco stumble. The piece notes margins among Dodgers Giants and Reds, plus Milwaukee and Pittsburgh wins.

Journal Rallies For 3-2 Victory In Biddeford League Final

The Journal, West Biddeford Little League champions, edged Butler's 3-2 at May Street Field to take the first playoff win. Leo Cantara allowed two hits and struck out 12 in a five-inning effort. Trailing 2-0, Journal scored in the sixth on a misplayed fly, a fielder's choice, and a following single, with Richard Cantara driving in the go ahead run on a grounder through the infield. Butler's tallied in the first and fifth. The tourney resumes tonight at Waterhouse field.

The Journal West Biddeford Butler East Biddeford May Street Biddeford Leo Cantara Allen Dutremble Roger Dubois Donald Gobeil Louis Throumoulos Richard Cantara Lionel Beaulieu Cantara Dutremble Dubois Laliberte Throumoulos D. Gobeil R. Cantara Butler's Ab R Hooa Tardiff Berthiaume Marchand Beaulieu Goulet Bolduc Macomber Gosselyn

Major League Leaders and NL Showdowns Shine

Chris Short and Phil lies limited Los Angeles to three hits as Philadelphia won 5-1, their 11th win in 13 games. Eddie Kasko hit a grand slam in the 10th for the Reds to beat the Cubs 9-5, closing to four games from the NL lead.

Associated Press Chris Short Phillies Los Angeles Philadelphia Eddie Kasko Reds Chicago Cubs Cincinnati

Molina Aims for Ortiz Rematch in Friday Bout

San Jose based featherweight Luis Molina, 23, a 20 of 21 pro, seeks another shot at Carlos Ortiz after an April loss to Kenny Lane. Molina, ranked No. 4 by the NBA and Ring in junior welterweight, faces Joe Brown in a 10 rounder hoping to force a title bid.

San Jose Calif Luis Molina Kenny Lane San Jse Joe Brown Carlos Ortiz Molina Brown Joe Ortiz Houston Texas Molint NBA Ring

Food schooling: calorie as energy measure

A calorie is defined as the heat energy released by foods when consumed by the body. It quantifies the energy available to fuel bodily processes and activities.

Saco Junior Loop finale pits Coalmen vs Oak Ledgers

The Saco Recreation Junior baseball league for 13 15 year olds ends its season with Biddeford Saco Coal facing Oak Ledge at 5 50 p m The Coalmen seek a 12th straight win while Oak Ledgers surge winning four of five Ted Wilcox starts for B S and Ernie Leclair for Oak Ledge A Coal victory would give a clean slate and a second place tie is possible if Oak Ledge wins

Saco Recreation Biddeford-Saco Coal Oak Ledge Coalmen Oak Ledgers Ted Wilcox Ernie Leclair Ledgers

Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching

Major League leaders list top performers by category. T Davis leads NL batting with 174 hits and 543 at bats. H Aaron and Robinson share multiple top spots in runs runs batted in and home runs, while Wills and W Davis pace stolen bases. Koufax and Drysdale lead in strikeouts pitching leaders.

Associated Press National League T. Davis Los Angeles H. Aaron Milwaukee Robinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco W. Davis Virdon Pittsburgh Wills Drysdale Koufax

American League Batting Leaders and Pitching Standings

Based on at least 325 at bats Runnels Boston .333 Jimenez Kansas City .316 Pearson Los Angeles 97 Siebern Kansas City 90 Siebern Kan sas City 95 Killebrew Minnesota 85 Richardson New York 161 Rollins Minnesota 158 Robinson Chicago 36 Bressoud Yastrzemski Boston 31 Cimoli Kansas City 14 Bressoud Kansas City 9 Lumpe Kansas City 9 Killebrew Minnesota 34 Cash Detroit 32 Wood Detroit 24 Aparicio Chicago 21 McBride Los Angeles 11 4 Donovan Cleveland 16 ts Pizarro Chicago Pascual Minnesota 150

Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City Pearson Los Angeles Siebern Killebrew Minnesota Richardson New York Rollins Robinson Chicago Bressoud Yastrzemski Cimoli

Place Your Journal Want Ads By Phone

A brief notice inviting readers to place want ads by calling the listed phone number 3 3625. The item emphasizes the quick, direct method to reach the newspaper advertising desk for classified notices and listings.

Twins Play Yudy's Tires In Portland Game

The Biddeford Saco Twins, with eight wins and three losses, face Yudy's Tires of the Portland Twilight league in a Portland tournament game at Deering Oaks tonight at 5 30. Manager Wilbur Bernier will start either Wally Szumita or Norm Trottier, both southpaws. The Twins previously beat Yudy's Tires 13 2 in an exhibition game.

Biddeford-Saco Twins Yudy Portland

Oilers Hopeful Of Finishing In Eighth Spot

PITTSBURGH AP The Houston Colts were eliminated from the National League pennant race after a 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Tom Sturdivant's three hitter. Manager Harry Craft downplayed elimination, noting continued work this season and referencing Mets’ earlier drop from pennant contention.

Pittsburgh Houston Colts Colts Tom Sturdivant Harry Craft New York Mets Craft Kansas City Athletics Mets

Berra Delivers In Yankees Win Over Angels In Eight

Yogi Berra drove in three runs and belted a two run homer as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4 to 3 in the second game of a key series. The Angels drop to third, six games behind the Yankees with Minnesota a half game back. Other games saw Cleveland beat Detroit 7-3, Hershberger’s ninth inning homer lifting Chicago over Baltimore, and Drabowsky earning his first AL win in Kansas City’s 4-2 victory over Boston. The Senators and Twins needed extra innings before rain halted play with see-saw scoring.

Phillies Dodgers Mets Giants Cincinnati Reds Reds Eddie Kasko Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Chris Short San Francisco New York Los Angeles Cincinnati Pittsburgh Tom Sturdivant Blank Houston Milwaukee St. Louis Cubs Kasko Gene Freese Short Frank Howard Phils Bob Oldis Tony Taylor Johnny Callison Don Demeter Ken MacKenzie Met Don Larsen Bob Garigaldi Richie Ashburn Charlie Neal Sturdivant Colt Hal Smith al Spangler Bob Lillis de Crandall Yogi Berra Angels New York ‘Yankees Los Angeles Angels Berra Angel Halots Yankees Minnesota Twins Washington Dick Donovan Cleveland Detroit Mike Hershberger Chicago White Sox Baltimore Kansas City Moe Drabowsky Boston Senators Joe Hicks Rich Rollins Donovan Indians Willie Tasby Dick McAuliffe al Luplow

Jim Browning Leads Maine Open After Round One

Four time winner Jim Browning of Weston Massachusetts shot 70 to take a one stroke lead at Riverside Municipal Golf Course in Portland Maine. John Levinson Bill Barclay Jay Dolan trailed by one as defending champion Charlie Shepard and Maine amateur champ Jimmy Veno stood three back with 73s.

Portland Jim Browning Weston Mass Browning Riverside Municipal John O. Levinson Kennebunk Beach Bill Barclay Salem Jay Dolan Worcester Charlie Shepard Whitinsville Maine Jimmy Veno

We’re in the Thick of a Close Conference Chase

We’re finishing eighth place. we’re only a game and a half from there now. The coach notes the tight race as the team eyes a late push in the standings and prepares for upcoming contests.

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