Biddeford Oilers claim 1961 state softball title again
In 1961 Biddeford hosts the state tournament where Roy and Perreault Oilers defeat Citizens Utilities 10-1 after a protest, securing their second state crown. Notable players include Art Descoteaux, Belanger, J Chenard, A Chenard, and Roger Tardiff. manager Fred Hayes. The Oilers finished 28-2 in the Biddeford Softball Loop.
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Roy and
Perreault
Biddeford
Oilers
Old Town Indians
State
Citizens Utilities of
Bangor
Roy
Citizens Utilities
Art Descoteaux
Bangorites
Descoteaux
Forest Garden
Sears Roebuck
Belanger
Ross B. Holland
Tardiff
J. Chenard
A. Chenard
B. Gagne
Fluerant
Roger Tardiff
Roland Labonte
Guy Garon
Phil Stebbins
Marcel LaFlamme
Gene Sullivan
Alfred Chenard
John Maddox
Richard Fluerant
Jackie Chenard
James O’leary
Billy Gagne
Fred Hayes
Biddeford Saco to Host Next State Championship Event
The Biddeford Saco Rotary Club won the Rotary Club state championship at Purpoodock Country Club and will host next year's state championships. Portland Rotarians will hand over the trophy. The Portland Surfcasters sponsor their 6th Striped Bass derby Sept 2 3 and 4 with registrations at Dube's Bait and Tackle. Debby Hills and Mrs Doris Huot receive special Berkley Co awards for promoting striped bass fishing locally and for community support at Camp Ellis. The Biddeford Saco Rod and Reel Club moves to eighth in the RJ Schaefer Saltwater sport fishing contest as over 350 clubs compete.
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Biddeford-Saco
Portland Surfcasters Club
Dube’s
Camp Ellis
Debby Hills
Doris Huot
Berkley Co
Debby
Huot
R.J. Schaefer
Atlantic
Seaboard
Hopman Sees Bloody Clash At United States Tennis Open
Australian coach Hopman comments from Amherst on the Forest Hills Open pitting Hunt Group players like Laver Rosewall and Connors against top rivals Nastase Smith Kodes and Orantes. He notes grass courts, weather edge, and tensions with the WCT while predicting exciting matches and mixed form among veteran and younger players.
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Ira Berkow
NEA
Amherst
Mass
Eoe
Semple
Hopman
Forest Hills
Hunt
Lamar Hunt
Hunt Group
International
Oa Tennis Federation
Y Hopman
Australia
Lavers
Rosewalls
Rosewall
Laver
Merson
Smith
Nastase
Kodes
Orantes
Black Power salute haunts Carlos in Munich interview
John Carlos discusses his Olympic protest, financial struggles, and post athletics life in Munich. He explains why he hustles for money, his failed company job, and his hope to influence race issues while considering a future in coaching or leaving the United States.
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Munich
Nea
John Carlos
Carlos
Olympic Village
Mexico City
Tommie Smith
Oberlin College
Tto
America
Don Schollander
Ce “T
Downs At Company Rosy Ruler Win Feature Race
Downs at Company and Rosy Ruler led a fast pace with Behaving Son in pursuit. Time finished 1 51 3 as Perfecta payouts rose to 9 20 and Handle paid 88 489 for the event.
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Behaving Son
Rosy Ruler
Perfecta
Brush Baron
Hope
Will
Sugar Sun
Our Sail
Lord Powder
Lingspar Belle
Bunty
Homer
Kay Sun
Norton
Rentov
Crawley
Lois Playboy
Jill
Clark Fork
Amy W
Trenton Manner
Look Man
Linnv
Lash Out
Pennington
Sweedheir
Liberty Lark
Uncle Links
Treasure Man
Peaceful T
Mr. F. H
Frosty John
iChristyn’s Boy
Mallard Chick
Sugar
Race results and Westfall signs with Islanders
Report covers multiple horse races with winners, payouts, and times through race numbers, plus notes on scratched horses. The page closes with NBA style hockey news: Eddie Westfall, longtime Boston Bruin forward, signed a three year contract with the New York Islanders, details undisclosed.
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Westfall
Islanders Uniondale
N.Y
Eddie Westfall
Boston Bruins
New York Islanders
Bruins
Islanders
Pelham
N.H
Walton
Boston
Mike Walton
National Hockey League
Northeast Legion baseball team advances to World Series
North Haven wins regional tournament at Keene with an 8-2 victory over Portand Maine to secure a 26-2 season and a spot in the World Series in Memphis Tennessee starting Thursday. The team flies from Bradley International to Tennessee.
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Lincoln
Keene
N.H
Baltimore Clip
Rhode Island Red
Haven
Conn
Pers
Providence Reds
American Legion Northeast
American Hockey League
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lincoln Downs
Chancellor
Noble
Memphis
Tenn
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks
North Haven
Portand
Maine
Tri-City Golf Winners List Revealed by Tournament Committee
A full prize list from the Tri-City Golf Tournament is released. Gross winners include Dr. Steve Polackwich and Paul Guertin among others, with net scores led by Tom Greene and Ronald Blanchette. Several special prizes and district winners span multiple clubs and divisions.
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Tri-City
Gross
Steve Polackwich
Paul Guertin
al Polackwich
James Binette
Ted Gardner
Fred Valliere
Steve Kavanagh
Dick Sawtelle
Tom Winston
Bill Gouch
Roland Menard
Ed Bergeron
al Simoneau
Chris Angis
Paul Sullivan
Bill Mitchell
Bob Lester
John Marshall
Mike Verrier
Gerry Gosslyn
Dick Poulin
Bob Minnuitti
Tom Greene
Ronald Blanchette
Bob Dodge
Walter Lamb
Norm
Dick Allen Seeks Triple Crown Amid Sox Bid for 95 Wins
Dick Allen aims for the American League batting Triple Crown while the Chicago White Sox chase at least 95 wins. He leads AL in batting 317, homers 32, and RBIs 92, and stresses team success over personal stats as crucial for a championship.
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Boston
Dick Allen
Chicago White Sox
Allen
White Sox
Red Sox
Carl Yastrzemski
Frank Robinson
Baltimore
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Los Angeles
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Dick Charles
Thornton Academy
Biddeford Alumni Field
Waterhouse Field
Maine Maritime Academy
Thornton
Milwaukee
Ira Berrow
San Jose State
State Department
Bill Toomey
Borzov
Africa
Ottawa
Ottawa Nationals
World Hockey Association
Ken Etogtnneen
Stephanson
Colorado Springs
Colo
Brook Country Club
Jude Poynter
Beverly Hills
Calif
Howard Everitt
Tequesta, Fla
Colcord Pond Rd
Porter
Fran and
Dave Consaive
Bircr ST
LaBerge
Jim Gilman
Roland Lemay
Russ Prosser
al Pepi
Darrell Farnham
Norm Daigneault
Ben Mund
Ray Carpenter
Lucien Bourque
Dick LaBonte
Bill Dale
John McGonigle
Stan Walker
Matt Hickey
Henry Bourque
Leo Danis
Dave Letellier
Old Orchard
Ben Munford
Ted Dal
Roger Gobeil
Max Ruben
Henry Wagner
Justine Sears
Val McCallum
Marge Kenneally
Barbara McAllister
Claire Charles
Rosa Gerry
Eve Prendergast
Noreen Munford
Stephaney Hughes
Claire Whitten
Bernice Paquette
Orvilla McBride
Tim Angis
Jeff McNabb
Steve Fogg
Don McGaffin
Volkswagens
Neil's Motors
Alfred Rd
Allstate
Saab
Lsienacily
Kennebunk
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