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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1961

Page

5

College All Stars name 1961 squad to face Eagles in Chicago

Evanston Illinois AP reports the 1961 College All Star football team of 56 players reports to Otto Graham for a three week training ahead of the August 4 game against the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. The roster includes Mike Ditka Earl Faison Marlin McKeever El Kimbrough Joe Rugens Ken Rice Bob Lilly and Tom Matte among others.

Evanston Ill Otto Graham Collegians Philadelphia Eagles Soldier Field Graham Northwestern University Dyche Stadium All-Stars Northwestern Cleveland Brown U.S. Coast Guard Academy Don Doll Southern California Dick Stanfel San Francisco John Sauer U.S. Military Academy Mike Scarry Cleveland Browns Washington State Dante Lavelli Mike Ditka Pittsburgh Earl Faison Indiana Marlin McKeever el Kimbrough Joe Rugens Illinois Ken Rice Auburn Bill Shaw Georgia Tech Bob Lilly Texas Christian Jack Novak Miami Florida Myron Pottios Notre Dame Jim Tyrer Ohio State Bruce Tarbox Syracuse Frank Wisted Navy Mike Pyle Yale Greg Larson Minnesota Tom Matte Joe Bellino Bob Crespino George Blair Mississippi Tom Mason Tulane George Flemming University of Washington Philadelphia Hershey

Trotters and Pacers At Gorham Raceway Card

Race card listing six class C pace trotting events at Gorham Raceway with multiple horse names drivers and prize money. Includes results notes from a later minor league baseball game and a separate match with detailed scoring and pitching information.

Thomas poised to top Brumel in Moscow meet

Boston University coach Ed Flanagan said John Thomas, world record holder at 7 8, will beat Valery Brumel in Sunday's Moscow Russian American track meet. Thomas just posted the highest measured jump of his career, clearing 7 3 and hitting 7 1 on recent workouts.

Boston John Thomas Valery Brumel Moscow Boston University Ed Flanagan Brumel Omas Flanan Thomas Flan U.S Flanagan John Palo Alto

Gregoire Dominates With One Hit Shutout Till Late

Biddeford Minor League action saw pitcher Gregoire hold Lemire to one hit through eight innings before Laro chelle won 4 2. Gregoire fanned 11 and walked two while adding two hits including a double.

Lemire Larochelle P. Gregoire F. Gregoire Dery Perry Labranche Lacerte Emond Fecteau Biddeford Yoho Belanger Lambert Saucier Pss Huot Fecteau Ab Ouellette Cisace Metayer Percy Emond Ab R Hpon E Collard Petit ss-If Te’ i Bissonette St. Pierre Goulet Loranger Boucher Lauzier Laucier Gregoire

Stern Challenge Issued by Old Timers Softball Club

Le Voltigeur 1 Old Timers, organized by Tony Dallaire and Adrien Petit, sent a stern challenge to the Biddeford Softball league club in a joint statement. They vowed to meet the rival team anytime anyplace for fun or marbles, with Petit handling club dues.

le Voltigeur 1 Petit

Officials Named For Downs Opening At Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH The Maine Racing Commission set opening day officials for Scarborough Downs Monday. Philip Contatti of Portland named state steward. Returning stewards are E J Fenelon of Watch Hill and Gordon Morrow of Pawtucket R I. Judges are Chempagne New Orleans Joseph vatsons Lawrence Mass and Nash New Orleans. Patrol judges include Huggins Salem Depot Grunwald New York and DeStasio Revere.

Scarborough Maine Running Horse Racing Commission Scarborough Downs Toppo Philip Contatti Portland Deering Jockey Club of New York E. J. Fenelon Watch Hill Gordon Morrow Pawtucket R. I

National League Standings and Upcoming Schedule

National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 54 wins and Los Angeles at 49 35. Pittsburgh 42 35 San Francisco 44 39 Milwaukee 37 40 St Louis 36 43 Chicago 26 64 Philadelphia 23 55. Wednesday had no games. upcoming include Pittsburgh at San Francisco and Philadelphia at Los Angeles. Friday features Philadelphia at Los Angeles and Pittsburgh at San Francisco.

W. L. Pet. G.B Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Chicago Oe Philadelphia Chicago Associated Press Detroit New York Baltimore Wees Cleveland Boston Washington Minnesota Kansas City

Boxing results from Miami Beach and Carson City shows

Guillermo Dutschmann outpointed Freddie Blades in Miami Beach. Manuel Eli as knocked out Victor Rodriguez in Carson City. The cards and weights reflect a mix of international competitors across two venues.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Guillermo Dutschmann Las Pampas Argentina Freddie Blades Fort Lauderdale Carson City Nev Manuel Elias Phoenix Ariz Victor Rodriguez Monterrey Mexico

Wage Increase At South Portland Copper Works

A two year contract raises hourly wages by a cent, with top pay at 2.36 dollars. The International Association of Machinists local workers at Portland Copper and Tank Works secure fringe benefit gains for about 600 members after seeking 12 to 16 cents more. James Boucher of Pawtucket returns as clerk of scales and Alfred J. Bellew of Miami resumes as starter.

South Portland International Association of Machinists Portland James Boucher Pawtucket R. J the Downs Scales Alfred J. Bellew Miami, Fla

Red Sox face Orioles as pitching woes loom large

Boston hosts Baltimore as the Red Sox struggle with an uneven staff. Monbouquette aims to rebound while Pappas starts for the Orioles. Managers cite rest days and injuries as contributors to the slide, with Dizzy Dean praising Monbouquette’s recent form despite the team’s rough spell.

Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Bill Monbouquette Paul Richards San Francisco Milt Pappas Mike Higgins Vic Wertz Carroll Hardy Sal Maglie Tommy Brewer Billy Muffett Gene Conley Don Schwall Galen Cisco Seattle Monbouquette New York Dizzy Dean Yankees

Murphy Returns To Action At Gorham Tonight

The Gorham Raceway program features Canister on the rail in the featured eighth race with Ken Russell driving. Dan Murphy wins temporary driving clearance after a 30 day suspension. Meadow Mike Aubrey York and Golden Guy also race from strong posts as Desert Sun changes gait back to trot and Byron Smith shifts mounts amid near season’s end.

Miss Julie P. Jamieson David L K. Beach Mary Gene C H. McKenney Goldie Comet C. Connor Meadow Mike D. Murphy D. Carlisle Fox H. Richards Ada Lind R. McCaleb Caledonia Bill C. Conner Eden Shelby Knight G. Sadovsky Susie N. Murray Lucy Volo G. Fitch Polly Abbot Oteca Harry W. W. Grover Lord Bucky F. Inman Scott Commotion Sheffield the Bachelor A. Winslow Larochelle Abrupo Sam Tri Lauzier Franella Colden H. Colburn Michaud Freight King R. Smith Morin Dicky Max Worthy C. Walker Lavigne Laurie U H. Bert P. Gregoire O Sabrina A. Langille, Jr St. Louis Larochelle Burlington Star G. Nelson Binette the Pelican Charles Smith Perry Sandy Dean CGY Scot’s Gold G. Sadovsky Mantis Aubrey York Babcock Dimples Fingo D. Gordon Ann Fair A. Gerberich Victor Scott A. Langille Lemire Golden Guy Chockoyette David A. Langille Bisson F. Gregoire Stormy H. J. Gerry Cyran AS Morris Volomite K. Russell Dery Paramount Hal F. Inman Lemire Countess Wilma Canister Gorham Raceway Dan Murphy Murphy Duffy Dana W. Childs Portland Superior Court Charles A. Pomeroy Gorham Desert Sun Hugh and Agnes Ferguson Bob Truitt Sam Aceto Westbrook Woody Grover New Gloucester Ken Russell Bay State Ike al Langille Bangor Norm Murray Wake Lee

Butler's Clinch First Half With 7-5 Win In East Biddeford

Butler's beat Council Chagnon 7-5 to move to 7-2 the first half in East Biddeford Little League. A six run burst in the second inning overcame two homers by the losers. Trembley and Perkins homered for Chagnon while Emmons earned the win and Tremblay took the loss.

Butler Biddeford Council Chagnon Trembley Perkins C. C Marchand Berthiaume Sells Roberto Clemente B. Beaulieu Verion ‘Tardif Willie Mays Mecember San Francisco FE Steen Lamontagne Turcotte Pirates N. Beaulieu Giants Candlestick Park Cave of the Laflamme Poirier Murphy Garnache Butler's Chagnon Tremblay Marchend Tardif Davis Emmons Lajeunesse Berth Kiwanis R. R. Cote R. Eon Kiwanis Ab Dehnse Miniutti Belanger Parenteau IL Verriere Fant Oth sacks believe \Paquette

Bombers Fall to Sanford Club in Biddeford Series

Cole American Legion post defeated the Biddeford Bombers 6 to 5 in Sanford. Paul Twomey and Ray Soulard each added key hits for the losers while Valliere collected two hits for the Legion. Winning pitcher was Stanley, with Bourque taking the loss as the two teams prepared for a Saturday clash with Owen Davis post.

Biddeford Bombers Cole American Legion Post Sanford Cole Owen Davis Post Saco Paul Twomey Ray Soulard Valliere Legion Hpo Ae Bourque Biddeford Weeks McCain Twomey Soulard Harrison Carp Chenard Cole Post Gobeil Bourque Stanley

All-Star Game Reignites Pennant Chase in N L and A L

The All-Star break ends with the NL taking a 5-3 win over the AL in 10 innings as Mantle and Maris contribute limited hits. Detroit sits idle atop the AL. Cincinnati leads the NL with a five game cushion into a four game set at home against Chicago. The Dodgers host Philadelphia as Drysdale and Sherry miss time due to suspension and injury. Bill Skowron expected back for New York with Mantle likely returning. Skowron hurt in Sunday practice.

Tigers Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale Norma Sherry Philadelphia Chicago Early Wynn New York Bill Skowron Mantle Skowron

Bangor and Aroostook seeks to abandon Greenville Branch line

The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon 48.8 miles of track on the Greenville Branch from Derby to Greenville Junction. The carrier cites very light traffic and seven communities served by the line.

Bangor Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Greenville Derby Greenville Junction

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