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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1964

Page

6

Orioles Take Chicago Series In Weekend Rout

Brooks Robinson fueled the Orioles with a strong weekend against the White Sox, sparking three wins in four games including a 7-3 victory to close the series. Robinson posted eight hits in 16 at bats, raised his average to .307 with 22 homers and 85 RBIs as Baltimore stayed 1.5 games ahead of Chicago. The pennant chase and key performances by other AL clubs are noted, with standout showings from players like Dan Osinski, Felix Torres, Willie Kirkland, and Gary Peters shaping Sunday outcomes.

Associated Press Brooks Robinson Baltimore Robinson Orioles Chicago White Sox John Romano Cleveland Dan Osinki Felix Torres Angels Willie Kirkland Senators Athletics John Wyatt Diego Segui Don Zimmer Chuck Hinton Bill Bryan Hank Aguirre Twins Bill Freehan Gates Brown Don Demeter Tigers Tony Oliva Don Mincher Jerry Lempe Dick MecAuliffe Detroit New York Boston Los Angeles Washington Kansas City Minnesota Earl Wally Bunker Gary Peters Floyd Robinson Sam Bowens Johnny Blanchard Mickey Mantle Yankees Blanchard Roger Maris Mantle Bob Tillman Luis Tian Bob Chance

Bears Acquire Jon Arnett From Rams In Trade

Chicago Bears obtain former All Pro halfback Jon Arnett from the Los Angeles Rams in a three for one deal. The move aims to add breakaway speed to a light offense weakened by Willie Gallimore's death and shape a fierce NFC West duel with Green Bay. Arnett, 29, says he is healthy after a knee injury and eager to contribute in Chicago.

Associated Press Jon Arnett Chicago Bears Paul Hornung National Football League Bears Willie Gallimore Kage Packers Hornung Milwaukee Rudy Bukich Gary Barnes Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington New York Giants Minnesota San Francisco Rams Dallas Detroit Philadelphia New York Jets Boston San Diego Kansas Oakland Buffalo Arne't California Chicago Roger Davis Joe Wendryhoski Frank Budka Arnett

Mixed Couples Bowling League Rolloff Set for Tuesday

The Mixed Couples league holds its annual handicap rolloffs at 20th Century Lanes Tuesday at 7 30 PM marking the Wildcats as 1964 champions. Top lady handicapper is Paulette Cantara with a 95 average. top man is Jerry Forcier at 111.

Wildcats Paulette Cantara Jerry Forcier P. Cantara E. Harper L. Petit P. Tanguay P. Couture C. St. Ouis A. Turner C. Couture M. Godbout R. Tanguay F. Petit D. Townsend D. Bouffard R. Robida L. Mercier K. Libby A. Palmer R. Cantara H. Turner B. Desmarais J. Cowgill L. O'Rourke

Major League Stars Help Phillies Beat Pirates

Richie Allen of the Phillies drove in four runs with two home runs and a single in a 9-3 victory over Pittsburgh to move Philadelphia atop the National League. Dodgers pitcher Phil Ortega limited Cincinnati to three hits in a 1-0 complete game, snapping the Reds six game winning streak.

Associated Press Richie Allen Phillies Philadelphia Pittsburgh Phil Ortega Dodgers Cincinnati Reds

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Major League leaders across batting and pitching categories include Oliva of Minnesota leading in triples and runs while Mantle trails in batting at 309 and Killebrew drives in 95 RBIs. Clemente tops in batting average with Pittsburgh at .344 and Mays leads runs with 97. Koufax and Bunning headline pitching with 19-5 and 14-6 records respectively, and Koufax also posts 223 strikeouts.

Associated Press Oliva Minnesota Mantle New York Howser Cleveland Killebrew Stuart Boston Tits —Oliva B. Robinson Baltimore Bressoud Colavito Kansas City Versalles Aparicio Balltimore Weis Chicago Cavailillo Bunkler Pizarro Downing Peters Penn Clemente Pittsburgh Williams Mays San Francisco Allen Philadelphia Santo Boyer St. Louis Mayo Milwaukee Pinson Cincinnati Callison Wills Los Angeles Brock Koufax Bunning Drysdale

Downs At A Glance Nightly Racing Card

A thorough listing of tonight’s races at Tompkinsville and nearby tracks shows nine claiming events from 800 to 900 dollars with distances from 5 furlongs to 1 mile 70 yards. Notable entries include Fur Noble Kill on DeCarlo, Betsy Mabe on DeBerry, and Flying Rounders on White, plus The Freeport postposed and several named horses with connections listed.

Noble Kill DeCarlo Pichette Howell Miss Brixite Perrier Cute Peter Contrada Sweet Salonga Gaffney Tompkinsville DeSaint St. Clair Phillips Betsy Mabe DeBerry Gesualdo Mock Sullivan Count Kegler Venne Ren Howell Mac Glagla Fluffy McDuffy Dolan Venne War Brass Albanese Rascal You Miller Irish Dotty Allan Fleet Capuano Big Squeeze LaMonte Jolly Harp Gesualdo Uncle Tim Spartan Lad Toni-Kay Venne Grasby Norm's Kid Freeport Vivian Dallas Allan Lady Destroyer Miller Quinte Clarke Pauling White Boucher

Wyoming hitter Jerry Marion Leads with .391 Average

Bakersfield California sophomore Jerry Marion paced Wyoming hitters this spring with a .391 batting average. He led the team with five home runs and 20 stolen bases over 42 games.

Jerry Marion Bakersfield Calif Wyoming

Celtics to Host Benefit Game for Kennedy Library

Boston Celtics announce that proceeds from the Dec 12 game against the Baltimore Bullets will go to the Kennedy Memorial Library Fund. H P Hood & Sons sponsors, covering expenses so all ticket sales benefit the library fund. Fundraising chair Tomas J. White calls it a fitting tribute to Kennedy’s vitality and fitness initiative. Celtics owner Walter A. Brown likens the event to a world championship, praising its memory of Mr Keane. Bob Cousy heads the Celtics fitness program in New England solidarity.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets Kennedy Memorial Library Fund H. P. Hood & Sons Tomas J. White New England John Fitzgerald Kennedy Celtics Walter A. Brown Keane H. P. Hood & Son Kennedy Bob Cousy

President's Cup Results Listed at Old Orchard Beach

Bad weather delayed several early matches of the Old Orchard Beach President's Cup. Results of completed games include Cass Kelley over Fred Valliere 1 up and Dave Wormwood over Ralph Lessard 3-2, with several other close wins such as Bob Dodge 7-5 over Pete Landry and Ray Lambert 2-1 over Frank Fowler.

Old Orchard Beach Cass Kelley Fred Valliere Dave Wormwood Ralph Lessard Bob Dodge Pete Landry Ray Lambert Frank Fowler Bill McNally Dick Metayer John Joncas Roland Rheume al Coker Jim Smith Willis Hall Len Hall Roland Menard Charlie Green Joe Regina Ed Bergeron Harrison Grover Norm Daigneault Don Lessard Florian Turcotte Leo Bedard Norm Sylvester George Hogan Ray Ouellette Herschel Bates Art Dickson Sr Tom Lee Walt Coreau

Saco Blanks Brunswick in Maine Babe Ruth tilt

In light mist, Saco Rangers shut out Brunswick Retailers 5-0 as Rod Choroszy no hits through seven innings, fanning nine and walking one. Norm Fecteau went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Andre Gagne 2-for-3, and the Rangers rode timely singles and defense to the victory.

Portland Saco Rangers Brunswick Maine Westeray Rod Choroszy Saco Biddeford Braves Braves Choroszy Norm Fecteau Andre Gagne Fecteau Fec Teau Wayne Nason Bill Casa Lemar Devant Gagne Hedgesheath Sanford Chevere Saco Rangers Ab Pike Rangers Nason Simkowitz Pennell Ausum Gagne POA Rangers Casavant RBI McInnis Retailers Watkins O Son Knodel Stephen Rand Sandler Rhines

Allen Leads Phillies To Victory Over Pirates In NL Clash

Richie Allen powered the Phillies to a 9-3 win over Pittsburgh with two homers and a single driving in four. He raised his averages to .313 with 23 homers and 66 RBIs as the NL leaders surged to a 7 44 game edge on the Reds and Giants. Jim Bunning improved to 14-4 after seven innings.

Associated Press Richie Allen Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Allen John Callison Jim Bunning Pirates

Eastcoast Marina Stuns With 300 Boat Capacity

Stamford AP reports on Yacht Haven, a seven pier, public-owned marina on Long Island Sound. It holds over 300 boats from 15-foot outboards to 100 cruisers and aims to become the largest on the east coast, nearing 650 ships with expansion. John Scott-Paine, Yale-Corinthian figure and marina president, notes continued growth as members reminisce on naval lineage and speed records.

Stamford, Conn American Eagle Bill Luders Marinia Fort Lauderdale Bahia Mar John Scott-Paine Yale-Corinthian Yacht Club Yacht Haven Scott-Paine Hubert Scott-Paine John England Detroit St. Clair Gar Wood Hubert Southhampton America Long Island New York Times Square Heber H. Princehouse Marina John Olsen Bermuda Capt. Olsen

Venturi Wins American Golf Classic at Firestone

Ken Venturi captured the American Golf Classic in Akron Ohio with a five stroke victory. He finished at 275 after rounds of 35 34 69, tying the course record and earning 7500 dollars plus boosting his season total to 53840 dollars. Mason Rudolph placed second at 280 with a final round 72 as Venturi surged ahead on the long Firestone layout.

Akron Ohio Ken Venturi Venturi Firestone Mason Rudolph Arnold Palmer Johnny Pott Rudolph

Palmer and Nicklaus Final Scores On Page Eight

Palmer posted 35 34 69 and 281 to lead the field while Jack Nicklaus fired a final 37 36 73 for a 285 total, finishing fourth.

Palmer Jack Nicklaus

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