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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1962

Page

7

County Little League Meeting Slated Monday

A meeting open to all Little League officials in York county and anyone interested in Little League baseball will be held Monday at 7 p m in Scout hall Mason street Biddeford. Movies of the district play off and the State Championship play off will be shown. A report of this year's activities will be included and plans for next year discussed. The State Championship play off will be held in York county next year and any league interested in holding it can request consideration.

York County Scout Hall Mason Street Biddeford William Spiller Kittery Little League Baseball, Inc

Greveland Browns Center John Morrow Plays Trumpet

John Morrow of the Greveland Browns is noted for performing trumpet trombone and baritone horn in the team band setting with notable versatility and range.

Cars for Sale Under $5 Down and $5 Weekly

A selection of late 1950s and early 1960s cars advertised with four doors automatic steering power brakes and two tone paint options. Models include 1958 Dodge Coronet 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 1959 Mercury Monterey 1959 Chevrolet Belair 1959 Ford sedan 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 1957 Mercury Montclair 1957 Buick Special 1957 Dodge Royal 1957 Plymouth Savoy 1957 Buick Special Convertible 1956 Buick hardtop and 1956 Ford Fairlane. Each with references to features and color options. Down payment five dollars and weekly installments five dollars.

Pender To Defend Against Torres In Boston Nov 2

Promoter Sam Silverman announced a 15 round middleweight title bout between Paul Pender of Brookline Massachusetts and Jose Torres of Puerto Rico at Boston Garden with no TV. Pender to receive 40 percent of live gate, Torres 20 percent, remainder guarantee near $100000. Torres undefeated in 26 fights with 20 knockouts and one draw with Benny Paret.

Boston Paul Pender Brookline Mass Jose Torres Puerto Rico Sam Silverman Boston Garden Massachusetts New York Europe Pender Gene Fullmer Fullmer Nigeria Dick Tiger Silverman Torres Cas D'Amato Benny Kid) Paret

Major League Leaders AP Baseball Stats Summary

National League leaders include Robinson Cincinnati batting .342 with 112 runs and 115 RBIs, Mays SF 38 homers, Aaron Milwaukee 33, Wills LA 68 steals. Purkey Cincinnati 19 4, Koufax LA 209 strikeouts. American League leaders feature Runnels Boston 333, Richardson New York 163 hits, Killebrew Minnesota 34 HR, Pascual Minnesota 156 strikeouts.

Associated Press Robinson Cincinnati H. Aaron Milwaukee T. Davis Los Angeles Mays San Francisco W. Davis Virdon Pittsburgh Wills Purkey Drysdale Koufax Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City Pearson Siebern Killebrew Minnesota Richardson New York Rollins Chicago Bressoud Yastrzemski Cimoli Kansas

Twins Bowed 5-0 by Yudys Tires in Six Inning Tourney Loss

Yudys Tires defeated the Biddeford Saco Twins 5-0 at Deering Oaks as Ricky Swan pitched two-hitter over six innings before darkness ended the game. Norm Trottier pitched a complete game for the Twins, allowing four hits while Lang stole home and Brown drove in two runs for the victors.

Biddeford-Saco Twins Ricky Swan Deering ‘Oaks Yudy Twins Norm Trottier Ray Lang Paul Brown

Standings and results from the major league schedule

The standings show New York leading with 76 wins and 50 losses, followed by Los Angeles and Minnesota. Detroit and Cleveland trail, with Baltimore, Kansas City, Washington, and Chicago further back. Thursday results included Detroit over Cleveland and Boston over Kansas City, while Los Angeles beat New York 5 to 4 and Washington swept Minnesota 6 to 0. Upcoming games feature multiple matchups including New York at Baltimore and Chicago at Los Angeles.

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

Hornsby Praises Eddie Bressoud After 8-2 KC Win

Roger Hornsby lauds Eddie Bressoud as Boston’s most valuable player this year after Bressoud’s two run homer, a single, and an RBI grounder in the 8-2 victory at Kansas City. Bressoud’s hot bat, now 12th homer and 57 RBIs, keeps Boston’s hopes alive as Gene Conley fires six solid innings in the steamy heat.

Cleveland Red Sox Eddie Bressoud Roger Hornsby Bressoud Boston Kansas City Gene Conley Sox Cleveland Indians Bill Monbouquette Pedro Ramos Mike Higgins Eddie Don Buddin Bressaud Conley George Alusik Gino Cimoli Pete Runnels Manny Jimenez A’s

Mays Says He Does Not Seek Home Runs

Willie Mays, leading the NL with 38 homers, says he never purposely tries for a home run. His focus is helping the Giants win as they beat the Mets 2 1 in 10 innings with Ernie Bowman delivering the decisive runs. Bowman, subbing for Charlie Hiller, homered in the fifth and drove in the 10th inning, while Mays contributed defense in center.

NEW York Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Willie Los Angeles Dodgers Mays New York Mets Giants Juan Marichal Mets Ernie Bowman Bowman Charlie Hiller

Self-Reliance in Education From Dr Nason Advice column

Education professor Leslie J. Nason discusses building self-reliance in students. He replies to letters from families about encouraging independent effort, public speaking, and personal responsibility, emphasizing parental guidance paired with student initiative to improve grades and confidence.

Reds Add Another Link In Show- Down Crisis

James Marlow analyzes long standing East West tensions over Berlin and Germany. Khrushchev's moves on Berlin and the replacement of the Soviet commandant in West Berlin signal a new test of resolve. He recalls past blockades and walls and warns the West may face a peace treaty with East Germany if conduct continues.

Reds Associated Press News Washington Berlin Russia West Adenauer West Germany East Germany Eisenhower Germany Khrushchev United States Britain France Stalin West Berlin East

Litterbugs Kill Baby Walrus in New York Aquarium

Seeku the baby walrus, transported to the New York Aquarium last May, died after gaining weight to about 750 pounds. Officials say the stomach contents include a nickel, pennies, plastic spoon, cigarette wrappers, tin foil and ice cream sticks, suggesting death linked to littering and pollution.

New York Seeku Aquarium New York Aquarium

Highway Use Tax Returns Due August 31

District Director Whitney L Wheeler reminded owners of registered highway motor vehicles liable for the Highway Use Tax that Form 2290 is due by August 31 for the tax year beginning July 1 The tax funds the national highway network and applies to trucks and bus operators meeting weight criteria Local transit systems may be exempt if they meet a passenger revenue test Installment payments are allowed with the first installment due at filing An enforcement review will check for noncompliance with penalties and interest for late filings

Internal Revenue Whitney L. Wheeler Congress District Director of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Service Wheeler

Businessmen Told To Stress Contributions

Poland Spring Maine The 42nd annual Maine Association of Industries meeting featured Frank A Besse urging emphasis on private enterprise as the engine of wealth and government support. He warned against excessive taxes spending and regulation and cited Canada for lessons while praising free enterprise and the pursuit of profit as drivers of progress.

Poland Maine Associated Industries of Maine Frank A. Besse Besse Bros., Inc Clinton Washington Besse AIM Canada

Beach High Grads Get Teaching Posts

Two former Old Orchard Beach residents join Lisbon school staffs this fall. Mrs. Joseph Woodhead, formerly Mary Ellen Tripp, will teach Grade 5 at Lisbon Elementary and assist Principal Edwin Hamilton, and also assist at Lisbon Village Elementary under Principal John Welden. She is an Old Orchard Beach High School graduate and earned a BA from the University of Maine in June.

St. Joseph School The Good Shepherd Sisters Bay View Saco Joan Boudreau Lucien Boudreau South Street Biddeford St. Joseph High Sodality of Our Lady Nichols and Company Lucille Simard Mark Simard Elm Street Confraternity of the Christian Doctrine Old Orchard Beach Lisbon Charles H. Diehl Joseph Woodhead Mary Ellen Tripp Prin Edwin Hamilton Lisbon Village John Welden University of Maine

Biddeford Classifieds Announce Local Listings and Services

Classified notices from Biddeford section include automotive services business ads employment opportunities financial notices and real estate listings. Auctions and legal notices appear alongside rooms for rent live stock and merchandise offers spanning pages 1 9 10a 17 31 and 46.

Vintage Cars On Sale By White Buick Co Biddeford

Car listings include many makes with year models from 1946 to 1958 such as Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Oldsmobile Studebaker and DeSoto. Prices range from 200 to 875 with notes on condition features and contact details for White Buick Co and Cascade Motors including addresses and phone numbers. Also mentions James Tierney of Old Orchard Beach a former University of Maine and University of Miami attendee who coached golf in Japan.

Cascade Motors Cascade Rd Old Orchard Beach Dial Oldsmobile James Tierney University of Maine Nassau College University of Miami Japan

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Little League P. S Plymouth Belvedere P. G Ford Super Mercury Montclair P. B P. W Buick Plymouth D. D Motor Sales Gilbert Thong New Caledonia Thong Pacific Island Amy’s Beauty Salon Lambert Street Amy Shea Fenderson Ambler Ice King Endicott-Johnson Gym Sox Bike Supporters Elm St Ain Cincinnati Steer Chicago Ewan Hornsby Eddie’ Bressoud Archie Robertson Jock Sturrock Gretel Newport Columbia Nason Leslie J. Nason University of Southern California J. F Hillsborough Calif Dr. Nason B.A Brooklyn N.Y Cne By James Marlow Beach High Grads Lace Journal Umbers Jordan St Con Sunoco Smithwheel Rd Old Orchard Atment Isale Portland Automobile Agencies Southgate Motors, Inc Five Points Clarence Jack George Pontiac White Buick Co Cadillac Chevrolet Washington St Hubert St Belvedere LePage Auto Sales Studebaker Disoto
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