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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1965
Page
7
Boys and girls leagues report final standings with teams such as Nitehawks Supremes Mets and Hot Shots. Notable performances include J Caron and R Neault posting top scores with highs of 299 and 326 respectively.
Archie's Variety leads with 1 170 team total and 267 in singles at 20th Century Lanes WWOL. Five Strings J Forcier and P Gregoire top single 157 while Moppers and Hustlers show strong scores in Merchant's Doubles standings.
In week 12 at 20th Century Lanes the Hustlers lead with 84 48 while Hot Shots follow 81 51 and Moppers 80 52. Veterans 76 56 Clippers 67 77 and ad Guys 68 78. Wild Deuces vs 7 Lumberjacks 25 107. Hustlers total 1078 and Hustler single 249 in five strings. Players listed include R Plessis Desrosiers and Bliott with 143.
The season’s top batting leaders include Yastrzemski Boston .327 and Oliva Minnesota 158 hits. Pitching leaders show Grant Minnesota 16 4 and Koufax Los Angeles 21 6 with strikeout charts led by McDowell Cleveland 241 and Koufax 301. Also noting scattered old lore about tortoise longevity on Mauritius with disputed ages.
Jack Nicklaus endured his worst professional round, a 80, in the opening round of the American Golf Classic at Firestone. Johnny Pott and Jim Ferrier led with 68s, one stroke ahead of Bobby Nichols, as conditions were tough from all night rain and winds. Nicklaus bogeyed early with a triple bogey seven on the first hole and ten bogies before ending with a birdie on the final hole.
Three teenage girls seek help after a popular girl influences boys against them. Elinor advises direct talks with the boys, keeping an open attitude, and finding new friends while noting troublemakers harm themselves. Also offers mailed leaflets for a 12 year old seeking better popularity.
Jean Lamarche 42 of Montreal indicted by a Franklin County grand jury on second degree murder in the shooting death of Madeleine Guindon 32 of Montreal in a West Swanton summer cabin. Lamarche to stand trial Sept 7 after psychiatric tests found him sane. Also in brief reports: Jack Walters 53 missing since Wednesday found dead off Fairhaven coast. Harold Langlois 47 elected president of the American Correctional Association. Edward T. Killelea 71 longtime Leominster License Commission chair died after a heart attack.
George Collins of Revere was killed when he fell from a platform above the ninth floor of the Government Center Building under construction in Scollay Square. The incident was reported from Boston with details of the fatal fall and location.
Donald D. Brehm of Saco among those filing bankruptcy in U S Bankruptcy Court Portland listing liabilities 4468 assets 1136 and exemptions 200 Finland first European country to permit women to vote in 1906.
New York and other states report frantic rushes to marriage before the midnight draft cutoff. President Johnson orders married men age 19 to 26 who wed after midnight to face the draft like singles until they become fathers. Las Vegas and Yuma see surge of last minute ceremonies amid widespread delays elsewhere.
York County players named for the University of Maine football squad report for drills as the Black Bears prepare for a tough 1965 schedule starting September 18 hosting Massachusetts. Also on the slate are Boston University Youngstown and Tampa with Bates and Bowdoin absent for the first time in over 70 years.
Norman Bowie a Thornton Academy Bates College Union Theological Seminary and University of Rochester graduate will speak at First Parish Congregational Church Saco Sunday at 9 30 a m on resurrection and life after death His church work began in his teens and he has led youth programs in Radburn N J and Ocean Park in recent years Five members of the 1924 Washington Senators among the major leaguers named Bucky Harris Ossie Bluege Muddy Ruel and Walter Johnson
A horticulturist urges reusing bath dish and even animal water to sustain gardens in drought. Tips cover weeding, limited soapy water use, soak soil at night, direct sprinklers, and mulch with wood chips peat or plastic to conserve moisture.
Robert C. Flynn of Auburn, former Thornton Academy coach, was appointed as an assistant football coach at Bates College announced by Dr. Charles F. Phillips. A Lewiston High School graduate, Flynn played professional baseball in the Pittsburgh Pirates system and later coached football and baseball at Bridgton High and Thornton Academy before joining Lewiston High School as baseball coach and assistant football coach since 1965.
The first 7-foot recruit for Louisville under Coach Peck Hickman impressed with speed and agility but struggled in class. Hickman pressed him on college grades and life goals during a long talk. The player revealed his top desire is a motorcycle.
Old Orchard Beach organizers led by Director William Earle and Head Coach Paul Bellavance judged the Best Tan contest at Happy Day Camp. Age groups juniors intermediates and seniors crowned first through fourth places with prizes set for Award Day on Aug 31.
Five members of the 1933 New York Giants moved into major league management roles. Bill Terry Charlie Dressen Fred Fittsimmons Mel Ott and Paul Richards served as managers in the big leagues.
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