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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1962

Page

6

Dodgers Use Speed Of Maury Wills In Big Win

Maury Wills stole three bases and scored three times as the Dodgers crushed the Mets 16-5. The Dodgers extended their NL lead over the Giants to 22 games while other results featured Giants and Cubs wins, Reds and Pirates splits, and Milwaukee's losing streak.

Associated Press Maury Wills Tommy Davis Wills Willie Davis Jim Gilliam Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers New York Mets San Francisco Giants Houston Colts Cincinnati Reds Reds Giants Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Milwaukee

York County Skeet Shooters top league meet at Bowdoinham

Arnold Silva of York County Fish and Game club shot a perfect 50 at Bowdoinham's Island View skeet field to lead a Sunday meet. Ben Crowley of York County was runner up with 49, and Pete Anderson edged Don Park 49 to 49 in a Shootoff for high overall. Team champion York County led with 234 points, ahead of Bowdoinham 227 and Scarborough 221, as meets rotated through Goodwins Mills Scarborough West Bath Bar Harbor and final Bowdoinham.

York County Fish and Game Club Arnold Silva Kittery Bowdoinham Island View Silva Ben Crowley Portland York County Don Park Sagadahoc Red Gun Bath Pete Anderson Anderson Parker Hod Dyer L. Clark George Wyman al McLeod F. Oswell

Major League Stars Batting and Pitching Highlights

Orlando Cepeda drove in two runs with a double and his fourth homer in three games as the Giants beat the Phillies 7-4. Jack Kralick of the Twins blanked the Athletics 1-0, nearly a perfect game before a ninth inning walk spoiled it.

Giants Philadelphia Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Jack Sanford Hel Mike McCormick Bob Bolin Art Mahaffey Phils George Brunet Johnny Temple Houston Reds Bill White ElRoy Face Cards Pirates White Jack J Lamabe Ken Boyer Bob Skinner Dick Ellsworth Cubs Milwaukee Hank Aaron Dick Bertell Billy Williams Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Jack Kralick Twins Kansas City Athletics Kralick Bo Belinsky Angels Earl Wilson Bill Monbouquette Red Sox Sandy Koufax Dodgers Minnesota New York Tony Kubek Brooks Robinson Whitey Ford Jimm Gentile Robinson Don Lee White Sox Jon Lee Thomas Los Angeles Thomas Frank Baumann Angel

No Hitter Sparks Twins as Kralick Tops A's in 1-0 Win

Minnesota’s Jack Kralick pitched a near perfect game until a ninth inning walk broke the bid as he 1-0 defeated Kansas City. Robin Roberts starred for Baltimore in a five game Yankee sweep with five hits, boosting his record to 9-6 and signaling a resilient comeback.

Associated Press Jack Kralick Minnesota Twins Kansas City Athetics Ohio George Alusik Robin Roberts Baltimore New York Yankees Yanks Los Angeles Chicago Kralick A’s Angels Twins New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Washington Tigers Senators

Colt and Filly Draw Big Attention in Hambletonian

In Du Quoin Illinois the 37th Hambletonian drew 15 three year olds for a purse of 116612 with 62845 to the first heat winner. Sprite Rodney the filly driven by Eddie Wheeler drew No 5 in the front tier with a 31 odds and A C Viking the 52 favorite drew No 15.

DU Quoin Ill Emily's Pride Harlan Dean Sprite Rodney Eddie Wheeler Vernon Downs Sprite Tom Eaton Norwich N.Y A. C. Viking Viking A. C. ‘Peterson West Hartford Conn Jhas Sanders Russell Spry Rodney del Miller Impish Frank Ervin Nathaniel Harry Pownall Sr Lord Gordon John Patterson Happy Newport del Cameron Worth Seein Stanley Dancer Dubble T Jerry Landers Varlo Hanover Cameron Warren Oh You Kid Harry Burright

Biddeford Club Caps Two Wins Over Weekend

The Biddeford Minor league All-Star team won two weekend games, beating Dover New Hampshire 14-1 at Dover and defeating Gorham 4-3 at Decarf ield. Poulin homered in the Dover game with two aboard, and Valliere earned the win. In the Gorham game Thibodeau struck out 10 to secure the victory as Biddeford added three errors while Gorham left six runners on base.

Biddeford Dover N. H All-Stars Gorhames Decarfield Poulin Valliere Issa Gorham Thiboudeau Fanning Richards Goram Gregoire iDery Thibodeau Saucier Bellerose Bouthot Leblanc Binette Grenier Dover ’ Ab Hpo Ae Mantos Lambpost Ate Murphy Wale Arn Oy Bates DOE Cineca Manley Wme Svendt Gorham Ab Hpoa E Libby 3D. .S Boothby Young Kenney iWilley Sid Cavone Walker Acs Pariser Laberge Cannon Gormam Nicely Labranche Smith

Legion Teams Start Little World Series

Eight American Legion teams survive regional playoffs for the 36th Little World Series. Billings, New Orleans, Somerville, St. Louis, Hawaii, Buffalo and West Allis advance. Phoenix absent. First round set for Tuesday with double elimination format and talks by Bob Feller and Joe Garagiola at a Sunday luncheon.

Bismarck N.D American Legion National Legion Hastings Neb Billings Mont New Orleans Legion Hampton Somerville Mass St. Louis Hawaii Buffalo N.Y West Allis Wis Phoenix Ariz West Allis Bob Feller Joe Garagiola

Rodriguez Real Anxious For Griffith Bout

Luis Rodriguez, No 1 contender from Cuba and Miami, seeks a title shot with welterweight champion Emile Griffith. He battles Chris Burford in a 10 round Miami Beach bout Wednesday, aiming for his eighth straight win. Rodriguez has 2 losses in 48 pro fights, including a disputed decision to Curtis Cokes, whom he later beat. Penider’s defense of the middleweight title against Jose Torres affects Griffith’s chances.

Associated Press Luis Rodriguez Emile Griffith Ring Cuba Miami Fla Chris Burford Memphis Miami Beach Luis Griffith Curtis Cokes Cokes Rodriguez Paul Pensider Jose Torres

Oklahoma Longest Losing Streak And Winning Record

Norman Oklahoma reports the University of Oklahoma endured five straight football losses in 1961, the program's longest skid, while its 47 game winning streak from 1953 to 1957 remains a national record.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma

Unitas Seeks Second Half Magic In Colts Exhibition Win

Johnny Unitas again ignites the Colts in a 24-10 exhibition victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Norfolk. He passes for a TD and sets up another after a 3-3 halftime tie as Baltimore extends its in-season win streak. Browns and Packers stand 3-0 and 4-0 in exhibitions, while Giants, Eagles and Cardinals post wins.

Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Dallas Coloys Norfolk Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Browns Tom Wilson San Francisco Portland Ore Milwaukee Packers Chicago Bears New York Giants Rams Los Angeles Philadelphia Washington Charlotte N.C St. Louis Cards Minnesota Vikings Minneapolis Oakland Calif San Diego Oakland Raiders Detroit Lions Pittsburgh Steelers Unitas Bob Clemens Jimmy Orr Lenny Lyles Eddie LeBaron Don Meredith Dallas Wilson Ernie Davis John Brodie Green Bay Bart Starr Max McGee Carpenter Jim Taylor Forte Bears Taylor

Black Ducks Scarce In NE Area Says Survey

A federal survey reports the Northeast duck breeding population at a record low, with the continental total down 17 percent from 1961. Black ducks remain at a five year low, mallard numbers 30 percent below 1961, while Northeast reports show brighter prospects for gunner with extra scaup and potential more blacks.

Secretary For the Interior John S. Gottschalk Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Gottschalk Atlantic Pacific Mississippi Central New England Canada Florida Northeast

State Troopers Top Pistol Shots In County Meet

William Holman of the Maine State Police in Sanford led the York County pistol matches at the State Police range West Scarborough under NRA rules. Parris Maciver and Sam Spencer won their respective classes with Edmund Cashen and Jean Cote placing high. Winners head to December awards and September Maine Police Pistol Championship.

William Holman Maine Sanford York County West Scarborough Parris Maciver Kennebunk Sam Spencer Edmund Cashen Jean Cote

York County Law Enforcement Meet Open to All Officers

Sponsored by the York County Law Enforcement Association the event invites any law enforcement officer in York County to enter. Membership in the association is not required for participation.

York County

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