Elks Win City II Championship Hidden Biddeford Title
The Elks defeated Kiwanis 11 to 5 at Memorial Field to claim the City II Little League title. Bob Voisine led with three hits and four RBIs, while Marc Bolduc added two key hits. Kiwanis could not cash in with runners on and left 11 on base as Paul Camire pitched well for the losers. Pat Minuitti, John Boucher, and Paul Lamb had two hits each for Kiwanis.
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Kowalski-Kowalski tag team clash headlines expo show
Huge wrestlers Haystack Calhoun and Prince Maiava face world champion Kowalski and the Masked Marvel in a tag team bout at the Exposition Building on Friday night with two falls up to three and a 60 minute limit. Also featured are Johnny Walker vs Tiger Jack Vansky and Judo Jack Terry vs Young Carnera in prelims.
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Pittsfield Eriers reach Junior Legion finals in 14 inning win
Pittsfield Massachusetts edges West Hartford Connecticut 2 to 1 in 14 innings to capture Region 1 crown and advance to the American Legion Junior Baseball national championships at Hastings Nebraska this weekend. Joe Castenzo of Pittsfield starred in the marathon victory.
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Olympics Open in Rome as Cannon Fire Marks Start
Cannons boomed and thousands of doves circled as the XVII Olympiad officially opened in Rome. Pope John XXIII and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev offered messages of sportsmanship, while the opening ceremony drew 100000 spectators at the White Oval Stadium. Competition begins with boxing and water polo, with events across 18 sports through September 11. The United States and Soviet Union enter as favorites in many events, with U S teams expected to win 10 to 14 track medals and the Soviets strong in gymnastics and weightlifting.
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Rafer Johnson Leads US Olympian Parade in Rome
Rafer Johnson of Kingsburg California the decathlon ace and US flag bearer led the 17th modern Olympic Games parade in Rome. Johnson 26 a UCLA alumnus and former student body president stands six four and 174 pounds. He holds the world decathlon record 8 683 points and is expected to be the standout across the games as he faces Vasily Kuznetsov and Yang Chuan Kwang in the event.
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Yankees Edge White Sox on Lopez Heroics in Tough Win
New York narrowly defeated Chicago 3-2 to reclaim a one game lead in the AL as they head into a brutal weekend with three doubleheaders against Cleveland and Detroit. Roger Maris remains sidelined by bruised ribs, while Hector Lopez and Tony Kubek provided the decisive hits and insurance homer.
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Playground Basketball Leagues Wind Up States
The summer leagues ended at Memorial field with McKenney and Heard winning the senior division while White Star led the junior league with little opposition. Final standings announced by playground director George Wells list top teams and results.
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Four Tie For Low Net Score In Ladies Golf
Results of the Ladies Day Golf tournament at the Biddeford Saco Country Club list low gross winner Mrs James Prendergast with 45 and four players tied for low net at 40. The next tee off is scheduled from 12 30 to 1 pm next Wednesday and a baked ham supper will be served at 7 pm Saturday with reservations due by Friday noon.
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Tom Brewer Cant Win With Good Curve Ball
Boston fans watched Tom Brewer struggle to translate his superb curve into wins as Cleveland edged the Red Sox 3-1. Brewer yielded a homer to John Romano in the seventh, dropped to 11 losses, and Boston prepared to face Don Newcombe with Monbouquette opposing.
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Roy & Perreault Clinches Softball Title By Forfeit
Roy and Perreault Oilers clinched the Biddeford softball league title by forfeit when Rochambeau could not field a full team. This ends 14 years of forfeit history for Rochambeau and earns the Oilers a spot in the state championship in Lewiston on September 11. The crown sets up a Memorial Field showdown tonight with 1959 champs Springvale Knights of Columbus, a top rival cracked rib and knee injuries sidelining players alter the Oakland context while the York county tournament looms.
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Patriots Announce Changes In Squad Amid Trade
AMHERST Massachusetts The Boston Patriots of the National Football League completed a straight player swap released two players and put another pair on the reserve list The Patriots acquired center
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