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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1962

Page

6

Batting Race Tightens In NL As Slugging Warmed Up

The NL race tightens as Hank Aaron Frank Robinson and Roberto Clemente lead batting charts. Aaron homered for Milwaukee in an 8 6 win over St Louis Robinson fueled Cincinnati to an 8 4 win over Chicago Clemente collected three hits as Pittsburgh beat Houston and San Francisco stayed within a half game of Los Angeles by defeating Philadelphia Mays had three singles for the Giants in a 5 3 win over the Phillies Koufax earned his 14th win in seven innings against New York as the Dodgers beat the Mets 3 0 Davis climbed to a .359 average while Clemente rose to .348 Robinson to .544 and Aaron to .336.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Hank Aaron Frank Robinson Roberto Clemente Dodgers Tommy Day Doders New Yorkers Sandy Koufax Larry Sherry Aaron Milwaukee St. Louis Robinson Cincinnati Chicago Clemente Pittsburgh Houston Davis Willie Mays Giants Philadelphia San Francisco Dodger Mets Jack Sanford Phils Stu Miller Mays Jack Amilton Cardinal Lindy McDaniel Hank Tommy Brave Larry Jackson Pirates Dick Stuart Bob Skinner Smoky Burgess Stuart Skinner al McBean Jim Golden Reds Cubs Don Blasingame Vada Pinson Leo Cardenas John Edwards W. L. Pet. G.B Los Angeles Iaule Ows New York SAARC Louis Koufax

Owen-Davis Triumphs 11-1 For Legion Crown

Owen-Davis defeated Hutchinson 11 to 1 at Memorial Field to clinch the District One American Legion title in a rain interrupted best three series. Highlights include Paul Twomey and Dave McNabb homers, McNabb’s 400 foot blast, and Chenard earning the win while Roberts took the loss. Buxton errors and five Buxton hits contrasted with Saco’s 11 runs and four first inning tallies.

Owen-Davis Memorial Field American Legion Hutchinson Boulter Saco Boys Buxton Saco Paul Twomey Dave McNabb Norm Trottier Chenard Roberts McNabb Owen Davis Cumberland Hutchinson-Boulter Ab Dunnell Cobb Cccoucs Paine Dunn Belanger, Miause Cae Hutchinson-Boulteres Kimball den McNabb R. Chenard Twomey Trottier Hutchinson- Boulter Duniel P. Vail Rines Redmond Philbrick

Boucouvalas Triumphant Over Western Auto in Saco League

Boucouvalas defeated Western Auto 14 5 at Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League. Crowley earned the win while S Wojcik took the loss. Pike and Desrochers hit home runs as Boucouvalas powered to a nine run sixth inning, collecting seven hits and leaving six Western Auto runners stranded.

Boucouvalas Western Auto 145 Saco-Old Orchard Beach Pike Desrochiers Crowley S. Wojcik Auto Boys Boucouvalas Ab Hpone S. Boucouvalas Elas Western Auto Rutland Wojcik D. Wojcik Desrochers Grace Moumouras Boissoneault Callahan Angis Frost Lapoint Martin Arseneault

Trotters and Pacers at Gorham Raceway Meet

Horse and harness racing card listing multiple races at Gorham Raceway with Class C and D divisions. Notable entries include Doctor's Chief driven by R. Doherty, Egyptian Victory by J. McAlduff, Stark Sands, and Stormy H among others. purses range from 350 to 1600 dollars across nine races. Local drivers include J. Gerry, A. Nason, G. Fitch, M. Hodgkins Jr., and L. M. Buckley.

Dear Wick R. Moody Mister Mike A. Nason Stormy H J. Gerry Longway M. Hodgkins H. McKenney Gary's Pal A. Brewer Red Roy S. Cram Waysign L. C. Buckley Mills Esquire R. Fenno Knight Kim Sulky Sullivan A. Ireland Karen Mills Major Mills M M. Hodgkins Jr. Sentinel Beth G. Carter Logan Star No Boy Cheerio Nason Carrol L. Berry F. Inman Scotch Lawful J.our Tom Daugherty Teddy Maine Frosty Ace M. Hodgkins, Jr Charley Black A. Miles Tradition M. Keene Dicky Max Worthy C. Walker Scotch Sand K. Russell Gingerly T. Taylor Sherwood Lass D. Richards

Miami man stops Mexican in Miami Beach street clash

Frank Patterson of 1602 Miami Beach stops Chico Gomez of Mexico City at 159 in a street confrontation in Miami. No further details are provided about injuries or outcomes.

Associated Press Miami Fla Frank Patterson Miami Beach Chico Gomez Mexico City

Aaron Braves win with grand slam in ninth inning

Hank Aaron went 4-for-5 with a third-inning grand slam as the Braves beat St Louis 8-6. Juan Pizarro limited Detroit to two hits and one earned run in a 3-2 White Sox victory.

Associated Press Hank Aaron Braves St. Louis Juan Pizarro White Sox Detroit Chicago

Old Orchard Pace Features Gorham Card

Four three year old pacers vie in the Old Orchard Pace at Gorham Raceway with $1,500 to split. Lehigh Valley and Joan Star lead the field with recent fast times, while J Scotch Hal showed a late burst to win in 2 11 4 5.

Gorham Raceway Old Orchard Joan Star Lehigh Valley J. Scotch Hal Gorham Oval Clayt Killam Charles Farmer Rochester Charles P. Atherton S. Windham Sadie’s Lord Whisper Advice Portland

Golf Lunches For State Amateur At Biddeford Saco Club

Two golf lunches will be served for the State Amateur tournament to be held at the Country club on July 21 by the Biddeford Saco Country club Ladies league. Jo Gelbke chairs the committee with Lorraine Poisson and Jeannette DeHetre assisting. A covered dish supper is planned for July 28 with Leona Driscoll as chair and helpers Justine Harvey Florence Driscoll Alicia Thurlow Marion Hanson and Louise Sanborn. Next league meeting is August 9 with Ruth Wooster Claudette Gendron Charlotte Bagley Caroline Ganthier Ellie Carr Marie Brousseau Jane Murphy Frances Mitchell Lorraine Sattel Leona Driscoll Justine Harvey Alicia Thurlow Florence Driscoll and Jo Gelbke in attendance. The regular Thursday night golfing match was rained out last night and will be held next Thursday night.

Country Club Biddeford- Saco Ruth Wooster Claudette Gendron Charlotte Bagley Caroline Ganthier Ellie Carr Marie Brousseau Jane Murphy Frances Mitchell Lorraine Sawtelle Catherine Mourmouras Marion Hanson Leona Driscoll Justine Harvey Alicie Thurlow Florence Driscoll Jo Gelbke

Standings and results for the American League games

The American League standings show New York, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Chicago, Baltimore, Boston, Kansas City, and Washington with wins, losses, and winning percentages. Thursday results include Washington downing Minnesota in 10 innings and Cleveland defeating Baltimore 6 to 4.

Associated Press American League Washington Minnesota Chicago Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Los Angeles New York Kansas City Boston

Mint and Steam: Garden Herb Tips For Peas And Cabbage

The article notes two mint varieties, peppermint and spearmint, both to be dried. It suggests using peppermint to flavor cooked peas and spearmint to brighten a green cabbage salad. A small amount suffices for desirable effect.

Presidents Cup Start for Country Club Ladies League

The league will finish the first half of team play with the Presidents Cup set to run from July 14 to July 21 at the Country Club. Teams will compete in the cup as the first half wraps up, with standings shaping for the second phase.

Country Club Ladies

Essegian Ends Slump With Pinch Hit Three-Run Homer

Essegian, Cleveland’s veteran outfielder, snapped a long slump by delivering a pinch hit three-run homer that powered the Indians to a 6 4 victory over Baltimore. The blast boosted his season average to .384 after eight years with 19 clubs. The win pulled Cleveland within a hair of the AL leaders as other playoff chases and doubleheaders unfolded across the league.

Chuck Essegian Cleveland Indians Baltimore Essegian Orioles Willie Tasby Ian New York Yankees Los Angeles Felix Torres Angels

Runnels and Clinton pace Red Sox to doubleheader split

Pete Runnels and Lu Clinton led Boston in a long twin bill against Kansas City, driving in key runs and homering. Runnels hit a late three run homer in the opener’s loss and delivered a game turning single in the 11th of the nightcap to spark a 9-4 win as Radatz earned his third victory. Clinton added two homers and Yastrzemski and Malzone supplied support for Boston while Siebern homered twice for KC in a marathon day of baseball.

Washington Minnesota Chicago White Sox Juan Pizarro Detroit Kansas City Boston Athletics Red Sox Torres Lee Thomas Angels Yankees Leon Wagner Wagner Los Angeles Whitey Ford Jim Coates Yanks Dean Chance Roger Maris Ted Bowsfield Jim King Harry Bright Senators Twins Chuck Cottier Harmon Kille Joe Cunningham Don Messi Jim Landis Nellie Fox Pete Runnels John Wyatt Ed Charles George Alusik Mike Fornieles Runnels Lu Clinton Bob Tillman Gordon Jones Clinton Dick Radatz Ston A's Sox A's Park Aeunnels Manny Jimenez Carroll Hardy Jerry Lumpe Bobby del Greco Radatz Charles Hardy Frank Malzone Billy Gardner Pete Bill Monbouquette

Palmer Solid Favorite To Take British Open

Palmer eyes a second straight Open title from a two stroke lead after a 69 on Thursday. Kel Nagle and Phil Rodgers remain within reach as the field narrows to 39 for the final rounds.

Palmer Troon Scotland Arnold Palmer Kel Nagle Australia Nagle Phil Rodgers la Jolla Calif Gene Littler San Diego Gary Player South Africa Rodgers Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W.va Don Essig Indianapolis Jack Nicklaus Littler Paul Bunyan Oldster la Jolla Calif Jack Isaacs Langley Air Force Base

Major League Leaders Baseball Statistics Highlight

National League leaders include T. Davis of Los Angeles with a .353 average and 127 hits, while Mays of San Francisco leads in RBI with 81 and home runs with 25. Wills of Los Angeles tops runs and stolen bases, and pitchers Koufax and Drysdale headline strikeouts and wins.

Griffith Set As 2-5 Choice In Title Go

LAS VEGAS AP Emile Griffith the favorite to defend his world welterweight title against Ralph Dupas in a 15 round bout at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Griffith listed 2-5, Dupas No. 1 challenger, with Nevada commission rules enforcing eight count and three knockdowns. Dupas boxing record notes 12 years as pro with 115 bouts, 89 wins 15 losses 6 draws. Griffith 32 fights, 29 wins 11 KOs.

Las Vegas New Emile Griffith New York Ralph Dupas New Orleans Las Vegas Convention Center Griffith Virgin Islands Dupas Emile Benny Kid) Paret James Deskins Nevada State Athletic Commission

Baseball Stat Fragments Show Player Standings Across Cities

A list of players and cities appears with figures for triples and home runs. Key names include Cunningham Chicago and Rodgers Los Angeles with 25, plus Lumpe Cimoli Kansas City and Fox Robinson Chicago. Detailing stolen bases Cash and Wagner are noted, along with strikeout leaders Pascual Minnesota and Pizarro Chicago.

Cunningham Chicago Rodgers Los Angeles Fox Robinson Lumpe Cimoli Kansas City Wagner Cash Detroit Wood Howser Foytack Donovan Cleveland

Baseball Stat Leaders Show Major Players In 1962

The season highlights include runs by Siebern of Kansas City and Wagner of Los Angeles totaling 62, RBIs by Robinson of Chicago, Siebern, and Wagner with 65, and hits led by Rollins of Minnesota at 108 and Runnels of Boston at 106 with doubles by Robinson of Chicago.

Runnels Boston Jiminez Kansas City Siebern Wagner Los Angeles Robinson Chicago Rollins Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Owen- Davis Legion Crown Little Trotters & Pacers R. Doherty Oteca Teresa Volo J. Gerry Marie Pointer G. Fitch Shadydale D. Cote My Express C. Bishop Polly Abbot F. Smith Mary Gene L. Smith T. Taylor Roger Barnes F. Parker Sadie Lord C. Connor J. McAlduff Lu Ben Watchim Julie L. M. Buckley K. Russell R. Andersen Susan Rush J. McKenney G. Carter Jr C. Killam Mr. Freight Sergeant Mills Stan John Wayne James Stewart Liberty Valence Scarboro Troy Donahue Claudette Colbert Karl Malden Parrish Aldo Ray, Barbara Nichols the Naked & the Dead Kennebunk Drive-In Theatre Kennebunk, Maine Matt Ja Ue TE Bergen Susan Hayward TMT Wirile Company LorerTy William Wyler Audrey Hepburn Shirley Maclaine James Garner Kartoon Karnival Underwater Warrior MEAR LIFE Rub Orcc City Theatre Rock Hudson Doris Day Tony Randall Edie Adams Jack Qakie Jack Kruschen Tver Ute Eva Marie Saint Warren Beatty Karl ‘Malden Tae O Abbott & Costello Tarzan Gorham THE Clinton Pace New York Mets National League T. Davis Wills Great Ranen San Franciso Banks H. Aaron W. Davis Purkey Pierce Drysdale Pascual Pizarro Old Fort Kennebunkport, Maine Featuring Alex Johns Trio Simpson Wild Animal Park Bath Road Brunswick
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