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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1961

Page

5

Carroll Huntress Named Maryland Assistant Coach

Carroll Huntress, 37, a former coach from Portland and Portland High, has been named assistant football coach at the University of Maryland. He joins Tom Nunt’s staff after guiding the 1960 Freshman squad and holding a master’s degree. Huntress, a New Hampshire graduate and former Marine, played football, lacrosse, and track, and led Portland High to a Southwest Maine Conference title in 1959. He and his wife Betty cur ran of Portland have three daughters, Judy Sharon and Pamela, and Mrs Huntress teaches in Maryland’s English department.

College Park Carroll Huntress Saco Marine Corps University of New Hampshire University of Maryland Appea Billiam W. Cobey Tom Nunt New Hampshire Portland Toledo Portland High Joe Ferrante Maryland Saco Mecred Betty Cur Judy Sharon Pamela

Frese Sends Reds to Split With Double Heroics

Gene Frese of the Reds went five for nine with four RBIs as Cincinnati split a twin bill with the Tigers. He homered twice, including a two-run shot to start the first game, and added a double plus a homer in the nightcap to derail Detroit’s grip on first place.

Elks lodge to dedicate new softball field in Saco

Biddeford Saco Elks to dedicate its new softball field behind the Port land road lodge in Saco Monday evening with civic dignitaries and league officers present. Memorial field in Biddeford will host league games. bleachers are sought while Ray Belanger and Tony Dallaire will expand umpire and assignment duties.

Biddeford- Saco Elks Ray Belanger Tony Dallaire Ray Memorial Field Tony Progress Ne St. High School St. Louis Biddeford Decary Memorial Field Pool Road Biddeford-Saco Country Club Vagu Biddeford High School Thornton Academy Saco

Trotters and Pacers Race Card at Gorham Raceway Post Time 7:45

Horseracing program lists nine races at Gorham Raceway with pace and trot events. Notable entries include Dusty Star and Adams Imp in Race One, Sligo Maid and Oteca's Teresa Volo in Race Two, and Bay State Max in Race Three. The card features purses from 400 to 1000 dollars and multiple local drivers.

W. Grover Moony H A. Burns Bondsman P. Jamieson Lucy Volo G. Fitch Logan Star H. McKenney K. Beach Scott's Commotion R. McCaleb M. Hodgkins Gingerly T. Taylor Bob Abbot Ginny Dares R. Ireland Ray F G. Sadovsky Velvet Step D. Richards Burlington Star G. Nelson Chockoyette Jane A. Langille Walter Brook F. Inman Bay State Andy R. Fenno Detjen S. Cram Breezy Frisco A. Reynolds Arch J. Gerry Malcolm Sky Chas. Smith March Hal R. Millett L. Healey Lloyd Mills Jr. Michael Mark B. Pace J. W. Pick R. Watson Abbe Fair A. Gerberich Longway Merry Ensign R. Truitt Romola Wil Epic G. Laprie Dapple Mite R. Moody Pace Our Nile M. Keene The Big M C. Arnold Wake Lee Chas. Smith Will Romola Trigger Volo Erina Hanover

Yankees Take AL Lead With Big Night as Reds Sweep Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds extended winning streak to eight and widened NL lead to five games by sweeping a two game double header with Los Angeles Dodgers 11-7 and 4-1 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Gene Freese fueled the opener with a two run homer and unearned runs in the fourth, then Freese homered again in the nightcap. Bob Purkey earned the victory in relief in the second game. The Yankees climbed atop the American League race as the Angels reeled off seven straight wins and slammed Detroit 4-2. Elston Howard drove in four runs for New York in a 14-3 rout of Boston.

Associated Press Gene Frese Reds Douber Ers Detroit Sanford N.C Gil Perrin Saco Thornton Academy Don Underwood Sanford Central High North Carolina Don Jackets Sanford Herald Underwood Sanford High Jackets the Herald Yellow Jackets Hamlet Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Coliseum Cincinnati San Francisco Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Gene Freese Dodger Sandy Koufax Frank Howard Ken Hunt Dodgers Freese Stan Williams Bob Purkey Cards Johnny Keane Stu Miller Lindy McDaniel Pittsburgh Felix Mantilla Warren Spahn al McBean Hank Aaron Braves Harvey Hadix New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Fallen Angels Tigers Steve Bilko Bilko Terry Fox Earl Averill Angels Yankees Boston Red Sox Orioles Baltimore Kansas City Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Washington Minnesota Ken McBride Elston Howard Bobby Richardson Roger Maris Yanks Bud Daley Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Rudy York Tommy Henrich al Rosen Ray Boone Chuck Estrada Skinny Brown A's Jerry Adair Brooks Robinson Jim Archer Indians Ray Herbert Barry Latman Ookie Joe McClain Senators Pedro Ramos NEW York Ike Delock Ford Boston Red Sox Gene Conley

Gorham Raceway Tops Maine Pari Mutuel Revenue

Gorham Raceway has paid 113 310.61 to the State of Maine as its share of the pari mutuel handle through July 4, seven percent of the total handle. The track reports 213 422 total handle this year, about 69 135 more than 1960, with 1 618 723 total wagers. About 97 123.38 of the state payment is tax income, with 16 187.23 representing a one percent source. The facility is designated to return stipends to Maine agricultural fairs, as Gorham runs nightly through July 15. General manager Glenn W. Gibbons reports progress, touting the “Free Ride” program to boost programs sales and publicity. Attendance appears slightly down due to stricter counting, while average bet per person at Gorham stands at 23.41. Federal tax on admissions through July 1 totals 2 552.33.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Legion Posts Owen-Davis Scammon All Stars St. Andre Saco-Lowell Hershel Bates Greenville Carlson Dickey Earl Mailman Ralph Millett James Purdy Jack Minuitti Paul Lesieur Mike Alasantro Machinists Bob Janelle St. Louis High Star Gerry Legionaires Fisher Nadeau Bates Millett Owen Davis Biddeford Journal Saco Legion Post Tom Daly Cal Waterhouse Saco Beach Street Post Gorham Raceway State of Maine Gorham Glenn W. Gibbons Gibbons the Gorham Chester Warren Lewiston

Yankees starch Red Sox with 14-3 rout for first in AL

New York’s pennant surge continues as the Yankees overwhelm Boston 14-3 at Yankee Stadium. Elston Howard drives in four with a homer, Bud Daley ups his record, and New York expands its lead in several batting categories while the Sox struggle with a 16-hit assault.

Elks Old Timers Sought For Sunday Softball Game

Prior to the dedication of the Elks softball field, an informal game is planned Sunday evening. An Old Timers team, organized by Jerry Neault, will face the regular Elks entrant in the Biddeford Softball league. Lodge members of any age urged to report at 5:30 PM.

Elks

Maine Angler Wins Fishing Tournament Title in Calais

Norman Hathaway of Brewer won the fishing tournament at International Frontier Week in Calais. He hooked 76 fish, mostly pickerel, beating Ted Williams former Red Sox star and two frontrunners Dave Roberts Cincinnati Enquirer outdoor editor and John Felton Philadelphia.

Calais Norman Hathaway Brewer Ted Williams Red Sox Dave, Roberts Cincinnati Enquirer John, Felton Philadelphia

Rich List of Names Appears in Local Notice

A fragmented OCR item lists multiple individuals including Tarrs Abbot J Gerry The Pelican Chas Smith Victor Scott A e Jr Princess Diamond Cossette Miss Machias F esr Betsy Moraka G Carter Jr. Names appear without context or actions in this partial notice.

Tarr J. Gerry the Pelican Chas. Smith Victor Scott A. Ae Jr Princess Diamond Cossette Miss Machias F. Esr Betsy Moraka G. Carter Jr

Hoop League Opens At May Field Monday For Youths

The morning basketball league for youngsters opens Monday at Biddeford Memorial Field per director George Wells. Games start at 10 each weekday morning on May Street playfield with rosters including Biddeford Saco Lions White Star Laundry McKenney and Heard Hardware. Schedule lists July dates with teams facing off and notes on players and umpires.

Biddeford Memorial Field George Wells May Street Biddeford Saco Lions Ray Dunton Mike Meehan Pat Minuitti Roger Taylor Mike Dineen Don Dube Leo Dumouchel White Star Laundry Dick Agreste Norm Duguay John Danis John Cookson Mike Denoncour Roger Gillereault Jim Aguiar Ron Descoteaux McKenney Heard Hardware Greg Garnache Dick Townsend Don Berthiaume Wy A Laviviere Rich Ryan Dourant Lloyd Cochrane Ronald Betrant White Star Heard

Biddeford Minor League Thrilling Win Over Hebert 6-5

Gregoire's sixth inning single plated Provencher, lifting Lemire to a 6-5 Biddeford Minor League win over Hebert. Dery set Provencher up, while Lemire scored five runs in the third on three singles a walk and an error. Hebert’s Tanguay led hitters with three hits. Lamontagne contributed two doubles.

Gregoire Provencher Lemire Hebert Biddeford Dery Tanguay Lamontagne

Donnelly Faces Rosi in 10-Round Lightweight Showdown

In Buffalo Jackie Donnelly meets Paolo Rosi in a New York state lightweight title bout aired on ABC at 9 p.m. EST. Rosi, 33, holds a 35-9-? record with 35 wins in 44 pro bouts and is the favorite. Donnelly, 26, brings a 25-1-? mark as he pursues a hometown upset.

Buffalo N.Y Jackie Donnelly Paolo Rosi New York State ABC Rosi Donnelly Rossi

Brisbane and Liverpool Boxers Shine in Tight Decisions

Wally Taylor from Australia edged Dennis Adjei in Brisbane by a points decision, while Chic Calderwood stopped Dave Rent in Liverpool. Ghana, Scotland, and England entries highlight a night of mixed outcomes across three venues.

Associated Press Brisbane Australia Wally Taylor Dennis Adjei Ghana Liverpool England Chic Calderwood Scotland Dave ‘Rent

Georgia Peach Ty Cobb Checks Into Hospital for Review

Georgia legend Ty Cobb known as the Georgia Peach has been readmitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for a routine checkup and possible treatment changes for a diabetes condition. At 73, Cobb has faced multiple hospitalizations in the past two years for bursitis and a spine injury from a hunting accident in Idaho. Since retiring from baseball in 1928 after 24 years in the majors, Cobb has split his time between Georgia and California due to his various interests.

Atlanta Georgia Peach Ty Cobb Cobb Emory University Hospital Idaho Georgia California

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