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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

5

Patriots Quarterbacks Regain Passing Touch

PROVIDENCE R I The Patriots regained their passing touch with Babe Parilli back in command and Tom Yewcic primed for a new role Boston whipped Buffalo 28 10 in an AFL exhibition at Mt Pleasant Stadium Parilli completed 10 of 17 for 136 yards three touchdowns and a 21 3 halftime lead Butch Songin led with 11 of 15 for 140 yards after intermission Yewc, the punter and candidate, worked at left halfback and threw a 52 yard pass Art Brandriff to open the second half. The club improved to 22 of 36 for 328 yards while Buffalo had 10 of 21 for 115 and 29 rushing yards.

Providence R.I. A Patriots Babe Parilli Tom Yewcic Boston Buffalo Mt. Plesant Stadium Parilli Butch Songin Parisi Billy Lott Ray Ratkowsk MclWest Larry Garron Bills Yewcec Lou Saban Michigan State Detroit Tigers Songin Butch Art Brandriff New York

Big League Stars and Rain Shortened Victory

Jim Bunning pitched the Tigers to a 6-0 win over the Senators in an eight inning game halted by rain. Duke Snider fueled the Dodgers 7-2 victory over the Reds with a first inning triple and a late homer. Historic note recalls the Declaration of Independence hung unprotected in the Patent Office window from 1841 to 1876.

Jim Bunning Tigers Senators Duke Snider Dodgers Reds Patent Office

Pro Football Results From Friday to Sunday

Football scores and upcoming matchups are listed with results from Friday including Boston over Buffalo 28 to 10 and Houston defeating New York 30 to 20, plus Philadelphia over Detroit 23 to 14 and Cleveland beating Los Angeles 34 to 17. Upcoming Sunday games feature Oakland at San Diego and several Saturday clashes across multiple venues.

Associated Press Boston Buffalo Dallas Denver Houston New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Los Angeles Alburne Louise Pittsburgh Jacksonville Green Bay Chicago Milwaukee Baltimore Washington Norfolk San Francisco Minnesota Portland Ore Oakland San Diego Pet. G.B Cincinnati Panee St. Louis Chicago _s

West Biddeford II To Have Session

West Biddeford II calls all fathers officers coaches and umpires to a meeting on Tuesday August 29 at 8 p.m. in the Green Lantern meeting hall 43 Green Street Biddeford. Glenn Evans suspects wealthy businesswoman Helen Waldron can save a Japanese girl imprisoned for murder and may reveal her as the Woman in Gray on Hong Kong Wednesday August 30 Channel 8 7 30 to 8 30 p.m.

West Biddeford Little League Green Lantern Meeting Green Street Biddeford Glenn Evans Helen Waldron Helen Hong Kong Channel 8

Baseball Standings and Friday Games Summary

The Associated Press notes standings across leagues with New York and Detroit atop divisions. Friday results include Boston 12 Los Angeles 6 and Baltimore 5 Minnesota 2. Chicago 3 Cleveland 2. New York 3 Kansas City 0. Detroit 6 Washington 0 after rain. Sunday and upcoming schedules feature Detroit at Washington two games, Cleveland at Chicago two, Baltimore at Minnesota, Boston at Los Angeles, and Detroit at Washington.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet New York Detroit Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Boston Minnesota Los Angeles Washington Kansas City Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Ralph Terry Jim Bunning Senators Chicago White Sox Angels Yankees Jim Archer Maris Manule Bill Skowron Mantle Elston Howard Yogi Berra Terry Washinon Gene Woodling Willie Tasby Dick McAuliffe Tigers John Gabler Jack Fisher Orioles Twins Jack Kralick Dave Philley The Birds Sam Leslie New York Giants

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

A summary of top players across batting and pitching categories with leaders such as Maris Mantle and Ford. Highlights include Maris leading with 50 homers and 119 RBIs, Mays and Cepeda strong in batting, and Koufax plus Drysdale anchoring strikeouts in pitching.

Dodgers end skid with 7-2 win over Reds in Cincinnati

Duke Snider drove in two via a triple and a clinching homer as the Dodgers snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over Cincinnati. Frank Howard added two homers in an 11-hit attack on Bob Purkey, while San Francisco fell to St. Louis 7-3 and Pittsburgh edged Chicago 1-0. Roger Hul: end

Associated Press Duke Snider Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Philadelphia Snider Mgr Walt Alston Frank Howard Dodgers Bob Purkey Billy O'Dell San Fransco Sethpan Ray Sadecki Roberto Clemente Tom Sturdivant Pirates Don Cardwell Sturdivant Cardwell

Oilers win exhibition in Greenville amid Hawaii woes

Houston Oilers defeated the New York Titans 30-20 in Greenville as coach Lou Rymkus defends sending the team to Hawaii. QB George Blanda threw an 83 yard TD pass to Bill Groman and kicked three field goals to lift Houston to a 2-2 preseason mark. The same day the Eagles beat the Lions 23-14 and Browns topped the Rams 34-17.

Houston Oilers Lou Rymkus Oilers New York Titans Greenville S.C Rymkus Houston Hawaii George Blanda Bill Groman Dallas Texans Denver Broncos Boston Buffalo Bills Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams

Saco Tanning Edges Near Miss In Oilers Scrap

Saco Tanning played one of its best games but lost 6 to 4 to unbeaten Roy and Perreault. Provencher pitched a six innings gem allowing no walks, while Fortier led the Saco offense with three hits. Garon and Finch provided solid defense for the Oilers and Tanners respectively in a tight, competitive matchup.

Saco Tanning Roy Perreault Provencher Oilers Sylvestre Tanners Fortier Garon Finch B. Gagne J. Chenard Labonte Fleurent O'Leary Stebbins A. Chenard Saco Tanning Ab Hpoa E Giroux Ledeux M. Paquette Price Tardif Saco Inn Martel Dallaire

Minor League Leaders Lose Final Contest

Title winning Fecteau fell to Lemire 6-5 in the last Biddeford Minor League game of the year. Lemire tied for second with Hebert after the win. Belanger hit the only home run. Bisson added a double for Lemire. Cyr earned his fifth win for Lemire. Yoho took his second loss. Both clubs managed three hits apiece.

Fecteau Lemire Biddeford Hebert Belanger Bisson Cyr Yoho Lemire Kooa Dery Gregoire Lacerte Stun Bisson Eereee Provencher Gervais Gariz Beeee Se Teeene Roy Fecteau Ab Po Nadeau Seep Yoho P Teeee Laser Villandry-Bouthot Bolduc Tremblay Fecteau Steen Nee Ll Hebert Ceeeee Eeeee Eee Larochelle Emond

Rochambeau and Springvale Force Tie in Seven Inning Softball Clash

Springvale KC roared back from an 11 4 deficit to deadlock Rochambeau 13 13 in seven innings. Arnie Holland powered Casey’s comeback with two homers and seven RBIs, while Paquette, Lajeunesse and others added key hits in a high scoring draw.

Springvale K. C Rochambeau Arnie Holland Casey Rbi Dubois Therrien Paquette Holland Caseys McCain Lachance Mswiis Ae Binette R. Gagne Genest Lajeunesse Mondor Ssee Os SA Raybine Clegg Bolduc Vachon Larose Ross Cochin Binette Cigg Boldue Belanger Labchance Auger Springvale KC Rochambeau Club A. Paquette McCarn

Charlie Shepard Wins Maine Open in Comeback Victory

Charlie Shepard of Pittsfield Mass rallied to win the 42nd Maine Open at Riverside Portland after a 50 yard nine iron from the rough dropped eight feet from the pin. Shepard shot 4 under par 68 to finish 54 holes at 210 and prevail by two strokes over Ed Rubis of Chicopee Mass in a dramatic back nine comeback.

Portland Maine Charlie Shpard Pittsfield Mass Riverside Shepard Ed _ Rubis Chicopee Ly Shepard Rubis

Giants Visit Cardinals at Busch Stadium On Week End Telecast

The San Francisco Giants tour Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals in a two game series on Channel 6 set for Saturday and Sunday August 26 and 27. Air time both days is 2 30 p m Central. Former catcher Joe Garagiola and Lindsey Nelson will describe the action. Also noted is a 1958 Preakness detail about Powhatan Farm Michore, the longest priced horse in history, finishing 11th in a 12 horse field.

San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium Joe Garagiola Lindsey Nelson Powhatan Farm Michore

Shepard dominates Maine open with third title since 1949

With Jay Dolan of Leicester and Don Heinig of Sutton sharing second at 212, Shepard clinches his third Maine open title after 1949 and 1950. Andy Manero of Biddeford-Saco CC posted 223 as the lowest Maine pro. Waterville’s Dick Diversi led Maine amateurs with 220.

Jay Dolan Leicester Mass Don Heenig Sutton Shepard Andy Manero Biddeford- Saco Country Club Maine Waterville Dick Diversi

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