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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1963
Page
6
Al Downing pitched a two hitter for a 4 0 victory as Elston Howard hit two homers. Gary Peters won the second game in 12 innings for Chicago. The Yankees split the doubleheader while Minnesota, Cleveland, Detroit and Washington won other games.
Summary of NL standings led by Los Angeles and St Louis with San Francisco close behind. Weekend results include New York shutting out Chicago, Cincinnati defeating San Francisco in 13 innings, and Houston sweeping St Louis. AL highlights feature New York and Minnesota strong through the weekend with multiple extra inning games.
Jose Gonzalez of New York outpointed Juan Rivera of Argentina in a 10 round middleweight bout. Harry Scott of Liverpool knocked out Bo Hoeberg of Sweden in Karlstad, Sverige, in a separate middleweight contest.
The Journal presents a compact classified shopping feature urging readers to browse affordable and convenient ads. It highlights daily deals and quick purchase options across categories, encouraging quick decisions and local commerce. It emphasizes ease and trusted local listings.
Boston pitcher Bill Monbouquette improved to 17-8 as he beat Cleveland 8-3 in the opener of a doubleheader. Tito Francona drove in the winning run in the 15th inning of the nightcap, as Boston fell 2-1 despite Bob Heffner’s strong start. Carl Yastrzemski extended his AL leading average, Dick Stuart set a new Sox home run and RBI mark, while Monbouquette moved closer to becoming the Red Sox’s first 20-game winner since 1953 Mel Parnell. The Sox prepare to face the Yankees in New York tomorrow.
Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League officers and coaches will meet Tuesday at 7 30 in Saco Recreation building. They will discuss plans for the league banquet and items concerning next year's playing rules and rosters. President Armand Mercier urged all officers and coaches to attend.
Cody Marie Neville, 18, named Miss Wyoming, drew her unusual first name from the Buffalo Bill Cody statue while her mother Mrs Edwin Neville of Byron explained the choice during the hospital wait in Cody Wyoming.
Major League batting leaders include Groat St Louis and Pinson Cincinnati with 36 doubles and 172 hits respectively. Aaron Milwaukee leads in runs and RBIs while Koufax and Drysdale top the pitching strikeout charts. Yastrzenski Kaline Tresh and Stuart pace batting with 300 at bats and strong run production across Boston Detroit and Cleveland.
Pro football results listed include Cleveland 24 San Francisco 7 and Detroit 22 St Louis 26. Also Baltimore 17, Pittsburgh 14, Oakland 43 New York 16, Buffalo 24 Boston 14. Other scores show Philadelphia 41, veeeasee 13, Green Bay 26, Chicago 17, Los Angeles 20, Dallas 17, Minnesota 17 New York 16, Detroit 22, St Louis 26, and Chicago 13.
Downing and YanKee’s, and Gary Peters of the White Sox, starred as their teams split a doubleheader. Downing held the Sox hitless through seven, finishing with a two-hitter and 13 strikeouts in the opener 4-0. Peters won his 10th straight in the 12-inning second game, 2-1, with six hits allowed. Tito Francona homered for the Indians in the 10th to tie, then drove in the winning run in the 15th for a 2-1 win over Boston. Boston had won the first game 8-3.
A resident explains choosing the name Cody for their daughter after a statue of Buffalo Bill in the window inspired the decision. The remark reflects personal naming influence from local landmarks and folklore.
Browns star Jim Brown, a 230 pound fullback, rushed for 68 yards on 13 carries and scored twice in a 24-7 win over the 49ers. He threw an 80 yard TD pass to Ray Renfro and caught three passes for 19 more yards. The crowd reached 28,335 in San Francisco. Other NFL results included Minnesota upsetting New York Giants 17-16, Oakland routing the Jets 43-16, and several Saturday games across the league with Ravens, Packers, Eagles, Lions, Rams, and more posting victories. American League note: Buffalo beat Boston 24-14.
Donnie Perrin delivered a bases loaded, walk-off single in the bottom of the sixth as the East Biddeford Eagles beat West Biddeford Journal 3 to 2 at Waterhouse Field to claim the City Little League title. Leo Lessard pitched five perfect innings for Journal before the late rally doomed him.
York Heel clinched the Biddeford Saco Softball League title at Memorial Field by defeating the National Colts 6 to 3. Five Colt errors, plus a five-run York Heel second inning, overwhelmed the Colts as Bouthillette pitched well for York Heel and Don Dewitt led TWUA batters in season totals.
West Scarborough racer Ralph Cusack dominated the modified sportsman feature at Beech Ridge Speedway capping his 13th win of the year. Homer Drew chased Cusack while Roger Shaw claimed runner up in a tight battle. Marty Vachon won the bomber class, with D. Peterson and Ralph Cusack among top finishers in heat and semifinal rounds amid a 3,000-strong crowd.
Dodgers boost NL lead to 62 games with a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee. Bob Miller, moved to a full time reliever, worked the ninth to seal the win after a tense rally sparked by Roy McMillan, Lee Walls, and Doug Camilli. The 24-year-old right-hander improved to 9-8 with two saves.
In Los Angeles Holman Methodist Church tests a Monday evening worship to reach those unable or unwilling to attend Sunday services. The service has drawn 17 to 100 worshippers so far, many not in church on Sundays. Pastor Dr. L. L. White says the experiment will continue as long as it helps a single person.
Attendance across Israel's 280 cinemas reached 38 million in the 1961 62 season with American films dominating. Israel imported 432 films, 178 from the United States, France second at 80 titles, followed by Italy 34 Britain 32 Russia 15 Sweden 13 Turkey 11 and 59 from others.
ANSONIA Conn The Portland Sea Hawks suffered a severe setback in their Atlantic Coast Football League Northern Division title quest as they lost to the Ansonia Black Knights 36 to 19. A string of fumbles in the first half set up three touchdowns and a field goal for Ansonia. Jack Moynihan left with a knee injury after the opening period, limiting Portland’s chances. Ken Parady connected with Daniels for Portland’s lone first-half score, then added a late third-quarter TD as Portland closed to 22-12, but Ansonia answered with two fourth-quarter scores. Rudy Rutherford returned a fumble 75 yards for a backbreaking play as Ansonia dominated the line and Portland’s backfield managed only 26 rushing yards.
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