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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1961

Page

5

Giants Make Record 12 Run Ninth In NL Rout

The San Francisco Giants, on a six game streak over Cincinnati and the Dodgers, walloped the Reds 14 to 0 after three hits by Juan Marichal. In the ninth inning Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Jim Davenport Willie Mays and Johnny Orsino each homered off Joey Jay extending a line drive win to the Giants.

San Francisco Giants Giants Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Juan Marichal Cincy Dodger St. Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh Milwaukee Chicago Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Jim Davenport Willie Mays Johnny Orsino Jay Jim Brosnan Bill Henry

Ninthinning surge sets modern major league record

In 1949 Philadelphia notes the 12 ninth inning runs established a new modern major league record, surpassing earlier marks by the Giants, Braves, and Yankees. The Cardinals trailed until the eighth in Los Angeles before rallying past Drysdale and Perranoski with homers by White and Boyer and a winning Curt Flood single. Ed Bauta earned the win in relief. Pittsburgh tied the game at 6 6 with Bob Skinner’s inside the park homer, then Dick Stuart delivered a two out ninth inning single off Don Nottebart to seal the Pirates’ second straight win over the Braves.

Philadelphia Giants Braves Yankees Cardinals Los Angeles Don Drysdale Ron Perranoski Bill White Ken Boyer Curt Flood Ed Bauta Reief Bob Skinner Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Stuart Don Nottebart

Tarazewich To Report To UM Grid Practice

Two local area bruisers among 50 football candidates greet Hal Westerman on Thursday August 31 for the opening of drills at the University of Maine. Frank Tarazewich from Saco and John Roberts from Alfred return to Orono for the annual press radio try program as UM begins its 1961 season against Massachusetts on September 23. Tarazewich and Roberts saw plenty of action last year and will contend for first string roles while Tarazewich may move to halfback to strengthen the backfield.

University of Maine Hal Westerman Frank Tarazewich Saco John Roberts Alfred Orono Aine University of Massachusetts Tarazewich Thornton Academy Roberts Maine

National League standings and results update

NL standings show Cincinnati leading with 75 wins and 50 losses, followed by Los Angeles and San Francisco as tight contenders. Wednesday results: San Francisco routed Cincinnati 14 noth, St. Louis edged Los Angeles 8 to 7, Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee 7 to 6, Chicago at Philadelphia postponed by rain. Weather impacts daily schedule and Friday’s games include Milwaukee at Philadelphia in a twin bill, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Los Angeles at Cincinnati, and San Francisco at St. Louis.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet G.B Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Rosita San Francisco New York Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Lme Minnesota Washington Kansas City Los Angel Kansas Boston

Giants' Marichal Blank Reds In 14-0 Game

Juan Marichal and the Giants shut out the first place Reds 14-0, allowing only three singles and walking none while fanning one. In the same day, Jim Gentile of the Orioles belted two homers a double and a single and scored the deciding run in a 12 inning 7-5 win over the A’s.

Associated Press Juan Marichal Giants Reds Jim Gentile Orioles A's Paw Barry Latman Frank Funk Detroit Jon Rocky Colavito Ron Hansen Bill Kunkel Billy Hoeft

Maurice Hurls Shutout Win In Minor League

Maurice hurled a two hit four inning shutout last night as He bert bombed Fecteau 10 to 0 in a Biddeford minor league contest. Maurice fanned six passed four and was in command throughout as his teammates provided flawless support. Belanger had a double the game’s only extra base hit. Minor league all stars scheduled to play Old Orchard Beach on August 27 at Saco Little League park and at Dover New Hampshire on September 3.

Maurice Hebert Fecteau Biddeford Belangers Old Orchard Beach Saco Little League Park Dover N.H McKenzie Lions Boucouvalas Gagne Gillis Hogan Lesieur Boothby Pine Grace Pike Fournier Cher Arseneault Mercier Perrin Paquette Sharp Paquette Council Chagnon Kiwanis Miniutti Laverriere Waterhouse Field Kiwanis Ab Rha Gagne R. R. Cote Camire P Petrin Beaudette R. G. Cote Davis Pepin E Perkins Tremblay J Lajeunesse If Belanger Cf White Seenee Pappau Murphy

Twin City Colts Noses Ahead With 18 8 Victory Over Wasco Sox

The Twin City Colts aka Lightning Club defeated the Wasco Sox 18 to 8 to seize third place. Pat Bordage 4 for 5 and Ray Tardif with a seventh homer led the attack as sponsor Paul Sullivan backed the team as Twin City Colts. LeVolligeur forfeited against the Elks. Elks vs Saco Tanning at Memorial Field tonight.

Twin City Colts Lightning Club Wasco Sox Pat Bordage Ray Tardif Norm Brochu Tardif Brochu Paul Sullivan Twin City Beverage LeVoll Bordage M. Chretien R. Cote Nolette Aude Hea Labrecque Wasco Sox Abrhone J. Tuttle Porell Beattie Berthiaume Chevalier R. Morin Sheets iGeeat Curit Brunette Cote Audet Rousselle Wasco Colts Lajeunesse Martel

New Homer Twins Bambino Compare

The table contrasts Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle with Babe Ruth in 1927 on pace to break Ruth’s records. Maris has 50 games with 126 dates shown up to Aug. 22 while Mantle has 46 games up to Aug. 20. Ruth shows 50 games with 188 on Sept. 11. The Games column includes one tie for each player.

Associated Press Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Babe Ruth Maris Mantle Ruth

Lions edge Boucouvalas to force Saco-OOB Little League final

Old Orchard Beach Lions rallied from behind to beat Boucouvalas 7 to 5 in a 1-1 series tie. Gillis worked six solid innings, Fournier welcomed in the seventh for the win bid, and Fecteau homered off Gillis. Tonight’s decisive game at 5:30 features Boucouvalas’ Fecteau or Crowley against Lions’ Hogan or Mignet as rain permitting.

Old Normand Fecteau Gillis Ken Grace Dick Pike Lesieur Fecteau Crowley Boucouvalas Hogan Mignet Lions

Maris Misses Home Run in 10th As Yankees Win Big

In a dramatic 8-6 10 inning win over the Angels, Roger Maris just missed a 51st homer, instead lining a 400-foot drive into a tie breaking triple. Bill Skowron drove in four, Whitey Ford started, and New York pulled ahead 3 games in the A L race while Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle paced the era with mentions of long records and multi hit nights.

Associated Press Roger Maris New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Tigers Johnny Temple Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Chicago White Sox Camilo Pascual Boston Washington Maris Jim Donohue Billy Gardner Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle Skoworn Bill Skowron Yank Angels Whitey Ford Indians Temple Don Messi

Homer Hitters Aiming At Shorter Walls

Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle benefit from friendlier parks while chasing Babe Ruth's 60 home runs. They face formidable pitchers of 1927 and modern top hurlers as Ruth's record era meets altered ballparks, with shifts in stadium dimensions and player traits shaping current power numbers.

New York Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Babe Ruth Bambino Ruth Lefty Grove Ted Lyons Bump Hadley Willis Hudlin Mantle Maris Frank Lary Jim Bunning Don Messi Detroit Don Schwall Boston Chuck Estrada Skinny Brown Milt Pappas Baltimore Jim Grant Barry Latman Cleveland Camilo Pacual Jack Kralick Minnesota M and M Rams Washington Pete Burnside Los Angeles Eli Grba Gene Conley Chicago Russ Kemmerer Cal McLish Grba Pedro Ramos Carl Mathias Milt Gaston St. Louis Rube Walberg Philadelphia Hollis Thurlton Tom Zachary Slim Harris Tony Welzer Tommy Thomas Ken Holoway Joe Shaute Alberg Thomas Yankee Stadium Griffith Stadium Kansas City Mantl

Major League Leaders Batting and Runs and RBIs and Hits

The season leaders include Roberto Clemente of Pittsburgh batting .366 with 169 hits. Frank Robinson of Cincinnati leads in runs with 99 and in RBIs with 109. Willie Mays of San Francisco has 108 runs, while Rusty Staub? The list also notes Hank Aaron of Milwaukee with 29 doubles and others leading in various categories based on 275 or more at bats.

Pinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Altman Chicago Clemente Pittsburgh Boyer St Louis Cepeda Robinson Wills Los Angeles Padres Miller Koufax Drysdale Cash Detroit Howard New York Maris Mantle Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Kubek Kaline Wood Aparicio Howser Kansas City Terry Ford Pascual Minnesota Associated Press Aaron Milwaukee

Tips for Motorists From State Police

The State Police urge two safety tips for drivers. Slow down before curves and intersections. At night drive at a speed that lets you stay within the range of your headlights. Following these suggestions will help you Slow Down and Live.

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