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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1961

Page

5

American League Aims to Beat Nationals in All Star Game

The American League seeks revenge after three straight losses to the Nationals in the All Star Game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Paul Richards will start for the AL with Whitey Ford against Warren Spahn and Bob Purkey for the NL, while Murtaugh fields a lineup featuring Maury Wills, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and Frank Bolling in a battle of star power.

SAN Francisco Nationals Candlestick Park Murtaugh Spahn Bob Purkey Cincinnati Elroy Face Pittsburgh Richards Maury Wills Matthews Boyer Willie Mays Orlando De-White Frank Bolling Smoky Burgess Mantle Maris Mays Cepeda Clemente

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

Nine race card at Gorham Raceway lists 400 dollar purses across C and Trot or Pace events. Notable horses include King Tut Josedale Jeste and Shangri La Ronnie with drivers Lambert Winslow Berry and Gerry Carter among others.

Gorham Raceway King Tut F. Lambert Shadydale Rowena S. Cram Baden Ray A. Langille B Happy E. Learned Jone Charm T. Taylor Lamber Quinton L. Norton Kenvall R. Fenno Grand Ripper L. Berry Herbert Harmony A. Clark Bold Bob A. Winslow Revonah Can G. Carter Sr Benedict Hanover C. Crawford Shadydale Net R. Truitt Smith Caledonia Bill Bay Breeze J. Hanson the Bachelor Big Norton Dicky Max Wert C. Walker Josedale Esquire A. Ireland Stormy Harold B. Bramble Captain Brook K. Beach Puget Sound Rudy Rosecroft C. Gordon Jay Kay W. Wagg R. Smith G. Fitch Carthage Brenda D. P. Jamieson Josedale Nokomis Bess G. Stanhope K. Russell

Major League Attendance Drops Eight Percent in 1961

An AP survey shows only Cincinnati Detroit New York and Kansas City ahead of 1960 attendance at midseason. Losses exceed 16 000 to 290 000 across teams LA Milwaukee Boston Chicago and Pittsburgh while Cincinnati Detroit New York and Kansas City gain modestly. Total MLB attendance 9 799 823 versus 10 615 524 in 1960.

Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit New York Kansas City

Eagles, Lauzier power East Biddeford win in league tilt

Eagles overwhelmed Council Chagnon 14 to 3 as Lauzier starred with two hits and four RBI. Five run fifth inning included nine runs on three hits, two errors and eight walks. All star selections named after the game with players from Eagles Council Chagnon Butler and Ellis. West Biddeford also routed Pastime 6 to 0 behind Gerry Nadeau four hit shutout aided by Toussaint’s three run homer.

Eagles Council Chagnon Biddeford Lauzier Daniel Perkins Michael Trembly Gerard Lajeunesse Butler Robert Beaulieu Chester Emmons Paul Berthiaume Richard Marchand Ellis Robert Desrochers Donald Martel Richard Magnant Donald Deschambeault Roger Lauzier Dana Peck Michael Rousselle Paul Lalibert Eagles Ab Hpo P. Laliberte D. Lauzier Pen Ciscete Arcand Lafortune Rousselle Bergeron Beaulieu PO OE Cses Unnes Tourigny Pee Council Chagnon Ab White Tremblay Murphy Davis Pepin Pappas Trottier Lajeunesse, P Poirier Gagnon Rite R. Lauzier Peck Perkins Lajeunesse Tremb Ricky Dutremble Toussaint Rotary Kiwanis Jat Journal Ab Nolette R. Eon D. Rochefort Landry Harriman Turcotte R. Rochefort B. Caya R. Dutremble A. Dutremble Journal Pastime Nadeau Valliere Camire

Marcotte Drives In Six In Biddeford Minor League Win

Marcotte drove in six runs in a big second inning as Biddeford defeated Larochelle 7 to 2. Bellerose pitched a complete game, fanning seven and walking five, while St. Louis also contributed with ten walks in the action.

Marcotte Larochelle Biddeford Bellerose St. Louis

Owen-Davis Beats Kittery 10-1 In Rain Shortened Game

Owen-Davis climbed back into the York County Legion title chase with a 10-1 win over Kittery as rain halted play. Dennis McNabb and Jeff Griffith supplied key hits while Norm Trottier pitched effectively for Owen-Davis. Cole Post of Sanford awaits the winner, with Caldwell of Portland looming for a state berth.

Owen-Davis York County Legion Kittery Cole Post Sanford Cole Owe Dennis McNabb Jeff Griffith Norm Trottier Saco McNabb Trottier Griffith B. Callahan Lone Martin Kittery Ab Hpoa Johndrow Higgins Blaisdale Spangler OR Iveschntss En Ae Pitcher Pasquill Bryant Swalm Johnson Don McNabb Johndrew Kimball

Le Voltigeur Triumphs At Elks Opening Night Game

Le Voltigeur defeated the Elks 16 to 12 on the new Portland road field in Saco during the dedication night.Officials from Le Voltigeur and the Elks joined city leaders in a ceremonial opening, while Pelleteir Montpas and Dallaire led the winners with multiple hits and RBIs.

Biddeford-Saco Paul Mercier Elks John Maddox le Voltigeur Fern Marcotte Ray Belanger League Adrien Petit Leon Jones The Charles Cote Saco Alcide Gagne Biddeford Clement Deschambault Robert Janelle Loop Antonio Dallaire Portland le Voltigeur Club Elks Club de Dallaire New Field Charles’ Cote Sace Adria Petit Anto N Dutremble Tae Sevigny Twomey Man Lemieux Moulton Gauthier Maguire Montpas Corriveau Krasko Merrill Doyon Guay Chretien Dallaire S Morin Cloutier Dallaire Pelletier Krasco Wildritch Martel Lajeunesse Gagne Nie Dallaire Saco Tanning Roy Perreault Wasco Lightning Club Memorial Field Biddieord Hpo Pelletier Lehoux Eveeee Krasko P Doyon Marcotte Eeee Gauthier Teeeeue Faucher

Seasons Set For Migratory Bird Shooting

The Interior Department set basic seasons for rails gallinules Wilsons snipe and woodcock plus sea ducks in open coastal waters of the northeast. Woodcock season runs Sept 1 to Jan 15 with 40 consecutive state days and a four bird daily bag. A special season for northeast sea ducks runs Oct 1 to Jan 8 in six states. Total daily bag listed.

Washington Interior Department Northeast Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Outer Harbor

Duck limits define possession for scoter eider and oldsquaw

The text sets a seven duck limit and a fourteen possession limit. During open season for other ducks, bag limits apply plus add-ons for scoter eider and oldsquaw. In areas inside outer harbor limits of six states, scoter eider and oldsquaw may be taken only during open season for other ducks.

Outer Harbor

Boxing results from Chicago and Nagoya card heats

Fights last night featured Akins of St Louis defeating Shorts of Cleveland on points 150 148 Detroit and 161 Hank outpoint Giardello 159 Philadelphia 10. Schafer Pittsburgh tied Mackey Homestead 6. in Nagoya Saito 152 beat Maemizo 1512 on points 10. Rischer 194 Oakland defeated Johnson 225 Los Angeles 10.

Chicago Virgil Akins St .Louis Cecil Shorts Cleveland Detroit Henry Hank Joe Giardello Philadelphia Miami Tommy Schafer Pittsburgh Jimmy Mackey Homestead Fla Drew Nagoya Japan Noboru Saito Ou Poten Takao Maemizo San Francisco Roger Ri

Red Sox Hope Rest Will Cure Pitching Problems

The Boston Red Sox take a three day break to rest players and work on pitching. Manager Mike Higgins stresses rest for the staff while Sal Maglie hopes the layoff fixes analysis and form. Tracy Stallard may move into a starting role, with Tom Brewer nearing return from a month out. Gene Conley, Bill Monbouquette, and Don Schwall slated for Baltimore start.

Red Sox Boston Boston Red Sox Mike Higgins Mike Fornieles San Francisco Baltimore Sal Maglie Maglie Higgins Tracy Stallard Billy Muffett Stallard Tom Brewer Gene Conley Bill Monbouquette Don Schwall Sox Chicago White Sox

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