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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1964

Page

6

Buhl nets 10th win as Cubs split doubleheader

Bob Buhl reached 10-4 with his third shutout, lifting the Cubs to a 2-0 win over the Giants before San Francisco came back to take the nightcap 7-2. Chicago’s trio of 20-game winners eyes a historic NL feat not seen since 1923, while Pittsburgh topped Cincinnati 9-1 in the other National League game.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs Bob Buhl Cubs San Francisco Giants Buhl Larry Jackson Dick Ells Herb Score Reds Indians Jackson Ellsworth Ernie Broglio St. Louis Cardinals Willie Mays Wrigley Field Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Manny Mota Willie Starcell Pittsburgh Cincinnati Joe Amfitano Bob Hendley Ron Santo Billy Wiliams Stargell Bob Veale Alee

Lema Abandons Wedge To Tame Old Course Wind

Tony Lema withdrew his famed wedge from play at the British Open and switched to a seven iron to adapt to a 62 mile per hour gale at the Old Course. He shot 73 in round two, two strokes behind leader Christy O Connor and Jean Garaialde amid brutal conditions. Nicklaus, the favorite, carded 76 as the wind battered 120 competitors on the par 72, 6 926 yard course.

ST. Andrews Scotland Tony Lema Christy O'Connor Ireland Jean Garaialde France Jack Nicklaus Lema Nicklaus Golden Jack

Ray Robinson Stops Clarence Riley in Pittsfield Fight

The Associated Press reports Sazar Ray Robinson, 161 pounds from New York, halted Clarence Riley, 168 pounds from Detroit, in a Pittsfield bout. The result confirms Robinson’s victory by stoppage after last night’s showdown.

Associated Press Pittsfield Mass Sazar Ray Robinson New York Clarence Riley Detroit

Venturi Faces Hard Swing After Open Victory

Ken Venturi says the pressure eases in the $25,000 Round Robin at Wykagyl as he eyes the PGA Championship next week. The Open champion enters as a favorite alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, with rivals including Gene Littler, Tommy Bolt, Bob Rosburg and Dave Marr. Venturi followed Open glory with a Cleveland Open miss and a $900 Whitemarsh Open showing.

New Rochelle N.Y Ken Venturi Obin San Francisco PGA Columbus (Ohio) Country Club Venturi Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Hallowed St. Andrews Palmer Suching Bill Casper Genester Tommy Bolt Bob Rosburg Dave Marr Philadelphia

Saco Rangers Foul Off 14-4 Upset of Old Orchard Jets

In St Louis Alumni Field the Saco Rangers toppled the Old Orchard Jets 14 to 4 after a 12 run sixth inning. Pike Casavant and Chorozy led Rangers with multiple hits while Simkowitz allowed seven hits and controlled two walks. Jets’ Granger made several key outs and Nason, Pike, Casavant and Choroszy posted several triples. Tonight Old Orchard meets Biddeford at St Louis Field, Saco travels to Kennebunk to face the Rams, as the final round of play with three games left unfolds.

Old Orchard Zahare Jets St. Louis Alumni Field Saco Rangers Granger Boissonneault Dale Nason Rams Pike Fecteau Chorozy Gagne Casavant Grace McInnis Esos Simkowitz Old Orchard Jets Grant Sullivan Oissonneault Loranger John Gray Lamarre Rangers RBI MelInnis Simkowitz Berthiaume Perreault Boucouvalas Brothers Western Auto Boucouvalas Bagley H J. Boutet S. Hill Stackpole Roy D. Hill Mourmoras McKenney Foran Meserve Grondin Tripp Gerry Western Auto Letellier Paradis Massie Bernier D. Wojcik S. Wojcik P Savage Bouchard Fortier McMullen M. Boutet Inni Western E. Fortier PO ’A Stackipole Letellier S. Wodik Martin Lane Owenavisa Green SS iOtis Renell Blais Paquette Iy Stoddard Rf Bergeron Donald If Huot Lf Harmon Lamontagne Provencal Goulet M. Stee Bolduc Gagnong Johnston Owen-Davis E Otis Nicholas I Lane Stoddard Mailman Gagnon HR Lane Adbourne Butler Busse Maurice East Biddeford Draggins Poa Neault Butler's Abrh Macomber Mail Dion C'man Maurice Neault Butler’s Cou Couture Ture Couture Cou Bellerose Fec Boucher O'ture Dion Thibault Jeau Perry

New Faces In Maine Amateur Final Round

A 36 hole final distinguishes the Maine Amateur golf final at Bar Harbor with Todd Read of Auburn and Bud Hersey of Kebo Valley reaching the final round for the first time. Hersey defeated six time champion Diversi of Waterville 3 and 2 in the semi finals, while Read, a former semi finalist, eyes crown.

Bar Harbor Maine Todd Read Auburn Bud Hersey Kebo Valley Golf Club Read Hersey Dick Diversi Waterville

Mayor James F. Dawson Treated for Earache in New Britain

In New Britain Conn AP report, Mayor James F. Dawson endured an earache after two days in office. He sought medical attention following conversations with well-wishers and office seekers.

New Britain Conn James F. Dawson

Monbouquette searches for form as Sox open vs Tigers

Detroit RP says Bill Monbouquette seeks a return to winning form as Boston opens the second half of the 1964 AL season against the Detroit Tigers. Monbouquette is 3-7 for the first half. he faces Dave Wickersham, while manager Johnny Pesky plans two-night doubleheaders and a fourth starter based on early results. The Sox trail Detroit by one game and aim for a first division berth. The Giants' 1963 NFL points record is noted alongside baseball notes.

Detroit Bill Monbouquette Red Sox Boston Detroit Tigers Monbouquette Monde Dave Wickersham Tigers Minnesota Johnny Pesky Oe Earl Wilson Dave Morehead Pesky Arnold Early Heffner Norm Cash Jerry Lumpe Dick McAuliffe Bill Bruton Gates Brown Early Dick Radatz

Trotters G and Pacers Goshoram Tonight Race Lineup

Race card for Gorham tonight lists nine races of one mile each with pacing and trotting divisions. Notable entrants include Seaside, Betsy Star, Shadydale, Mighty Hornet, Doc's Mare, Meadow Knight, and Captain Mills among others with drivers and car numbers shown.

Gorham B. Bramble Seaside J. Ger Betsy Star G. Fitch Shadydale Able G. Reed Astrolyn W. Miller Happy Dudley M. Robin Squire Dean Norway D. Richards Mighty Hornet R. Walker Worthy Flint D. Carlisle Zipper Grattan R. Hafford L. Pickett Jr May Knight R. McCaleb Doc F. Smith Desert Sun Fitch Mills Esquire J. Gerry Albert Dares Adam Tom Sonny Abben E. Griffin Sawmill Gloria B. McGhee American Eagle D. Gorden Prince Oteca Teresa Volo S. Bi Grand Marie Billy Waybill Gary B. Smith Dear Wick Shadydale Mission R. Gart Dapple Mite Dodie Grable Shadydale Verdict D. Marshi Nim H. Coleman Horizon R. Fenno Etch Alden P. Hill Princess Ben C. Bennett Susie Dixfield F. Jamieson Sharon Kay Averill V. I ‘Lu Ben B. Fernald iGem McElwyn R. Smith Michael's Mark Captain Mills M. Hodgkins Sparky Chief G. Randall Queen's Hope S.bubier Silver Dexter A. Tweedie J. McKenney Alice Mills D. Gordon Winfield Guy Java W. Wagg M. Mosher Colonel Con T. Harris Bert R. P. Johns Way Cloud M. Robinson Chester Hart R. Wing Cheerio W. Fisher

Timber industry drives Alabama economy as shipments top 500 million

Lumber activity grows in Alabama with timber shipments valued over 500 million annually. Foresters say 2 billion board feet are harvested yearly from 21 million acres, boosting the South as a major lumber source and Alabama rising in pulpwood production nationally.

Montgomery Ala Alabama U.S. Forest Service Forest Service South

Augusta Trot Featured At Gorham Track Tonight

A strong two horse entry from Aroostook County will lead the Augusta Trot at Gorham Raceway with The Augusta Trot a one dash affair for a purse of 1800 dollars. Torrential and Famed Lady of Ray Ireland Stable are two time Gorham winners. Harry Coleman drives Cedar Largo from the pole in the meet lead. Newcomers Invaders Marvy and Miss Athol also race in the card.

Gorham Aroostook Gorham Raceway Augusta Lady Torrential Ray Ireland Presque Isle Harry Coleman Cedar Largo Roy T. Morgan Warwick, R. I Gorham Oval Invaders Marvy Elmer Rolston Plainville Mass

Badges Awarded At Day Camp In Kennebunk

Winners of superior badges at Double T Day Camp in Kennebunk run by Mario DiFrederico and William Obermeyer include Track Zoe Haskell Peter Crowell Georgianna Haskell and Steve White. Prizes went to Scott Bradbury and Zoe Haskell. Highlights featured visits to Cole Farm Dairy and a Biddeford factory hosted by Domonie Antonucci.

Kennebunk Mario DiFrederico William Obermeyer Zoe Haskell Peter Crowell Georgianna Haskell Steve White Robert Emmons Bradford Haskell Byron Lowell Daniel Goodwin Becky Hanscom Crystal Shibles Debbie Saxe Susan Yates Karen Gooch Joyce Stevens Holly Harrington Cole Farm Biddeford Domonie Antonucci

Perkins World Junior Welterweight Champion Fights Abroad

CHICAGO AP Ed Die Perkins, the world junior welterweight champion, cannot get a title fight in the U.S. So he and his 75-year-old manager Johnny Coulon travel globally. Marie Coulon runs the matchmaking with help from her Irish name Maloney heritage, after 43 years of marriage and 41 years running a South Side gym. Marie has judged and matched tens of thousands of bouts, amateur and pro, including Perkins Milan victory over Duilio Loi for the crown in 1962 and subsequent defenses in Tokyo and Kingston.

Chicago Eddie Perkins Will Perkins United States Johnny Coulon Johnny Marie Maloney Conlon Ring Milan Italy Duilio Loi Loi Roberto Cruz Manila

Major League Leaders Dominate Batting and Power Races

A compilation of top performers across batting and pitching categories. Notable figures include Oliva and Allison from Minnesota leading in batting average and runs, Killebrew with 30 homers, and Clemence with 105 hits. Pitching leaders include Ford and Bunning with decisive records and Koufax’s 131 strikeouts.

Associated Press Allison Minnesota Oliva Killebrew Stuart Boston Hinton Washington Bressoud Yastrzemski Boseton Versalles

Champollion Solves Rosetta Stone Translation

Francois Champollion, a French scholar, decoded the hieroglyphic text on the Rosetta Stone completing the decipherment in 1822. His breakthrough unlocked understanding of ancient Egyptian history and language.

Francois Champollion

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