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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1961

Page

5

Diversi and Lebel Crown Maine Amateur Title Rivalry Continues

In Portland the Maine Amateur final at Portland Country Club pits veteran rivals Dick Diversi and Dr. Ray Lebel in a 36 hole championship. Diversi beat Oscar Lebel Jr 8 and 7 in semi finals while Lebel edged Bill Bonney 1 up after 20 holes.

Portland Dick Diversi Ray Lebel Maine Portland Country Club Diversi Waterville Lebel Falmouth Augusta Bill Bonney Kennebunkport Bonney Oscar Lebel Steve Polackwich Biddeford-Saco Arundel Bryce Roberts B S Herschel Bates Old Orchard Beach Woody Stevens Tom Ober Fred Bates Biddeford- Saco Howard Jones Fd Boucher B-S Club Sam Serpico John Ober al Simard Bob Whelan Biddeford Saco

Owen Davis Legion Faces Sanford Rival in Big Game

The Owen Davis Legion team must beat Cole Post of Sanford at 2 p.m. at Sanford Park to stay in the Cumberland County playoff hunt. If they win, the series moves to the next day with county finals July 29 and state championships starting August 4 in Augusta. The piece notes strong local talent like Jeff Griffith and the McNabb twins and details changing playoff format and nearby rivalries.

Owen-Davis Legion Cole Post Sanford Cumberland County Twin City Legion York Owen Davis Cole Jeff Griffith Norm Trottier McNabb Twins Chenard Thornton All Park All Stars Kittery League Dover N. H Wasco Sox Biddeford Bob Kelleter Journal Bob Belmont Mass

Salmon Hitting Wells In Maine This Season

Augusta reports Maine Downeast Atlantic salmon catches reach 260 by midseason, surpassing 161 last year. Of these, 100 were from Narraguagus river with Machias, East Machias and Pee rivers also yielding strong returns. The Machias dam fishway saw 323 salmon pass, 265 between Whitneysville and Machias. two fish weighed 40 to 50 pounds each, promising a thrilling fight for angler success.

Journal Tle United States Old Orchard Beach Frank Staples T Sea Shore House M. F. Porter Idea Joan F. Haines C. E. Staples Old Orchard House Charles H. Fiske Fiske Hotel T. N. Drake Pittsfield H. Wesley Hutchins Auburn White River Junction Rigby Maine Central Railroad South Portland Augusta Maine Fish and Geene Department Fish and Game Narraguagus Machias East Machias Pee Fish and Grene Department Whitneyville

Millette's Mobil Tops Zorro's 4–0 In Local Bowling Victory

Millette's Mobil defeated Portland's Zorro's 4 to 0 to start the second half of the 10 pin circuit. Millette's co captains Bob Duguay and Ted Deschambeault led with 470 and 493 series. Next week Millette's meets Milligan Painters in what should be a tight match.

Millette Mobil Portland Zorro Illigan Painters Silver Dollar Cafe Bob Duguay Ted Deschambeault Milligan Painters B. Duuay T. Deschamault P. Pollock A. Lessard B. Robbins Worto's Mallory Tucker Merrill Pierce Mapes

Cubs edge Reds in ten as Phils top Dodgers

In a tense 10 inning clash the Cubs beat the Reds 8-7 while the Phillies erased an eight game skid to topple the Dodgers 7-5. Roberto Clemente sparked Pirates past Giants 6-4 with an eighth inning bases loaded homer.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers Cubs Phils Dodgers Pittsburgh San Francisco Roberto Clemente St. Louis Milwaukee Dick Bertell George Altman RBI Jim Brosnan Brosnan Robinson Frank Robinson Billy Williams Barney Schultz Eth Phils Angeles Johnny Podres Elroy Face Orlando Cepeda Giants Cepeda Carl Sawatski Bob Buhl Larry Jackson Lindy McDaniel Braves

Yanks Hold Slim AL Lead Despite 6-1 Loss in Chicago

Yankees stumble 6-1 to Chicago as Juan Pizarro wins despite seven hits. Mickey Mantle belts his 31st homer to avoid a shutout. Detroit remains within a fraction of a point behind in the American League race. Other results: Baltimore over Boston 7-6, Cleveland 7-5 over Los Angeles, Kansas City sweeping Washington 8-3 and 9-7 in 10 innings.

Associated Press New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Chicago Juan Pizarro Detroit Tigers Minnesota Jack Kralick Frank Lary Pizarro Outreight Yankees Baltimore Boston Cleveland Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Washington White Sox Roland Sheldon Sheldon Kralick Twins Lary Lennie Green Bob Allison Steve Boros Norm Cash Orioles Dick Williams Red Sox Mike Fornieles Wes Stock

Americans Favored In Olympic Style Track Meet Preview

The United States faces Russia in an Olympic style track meet with the Americans rated favorites. Projections favor the U. S. 13-9 in men’s events and 9-1 for the Soviet women. Wilma Rudolph is a standout in the 100 meters. Detailed event expectations cover sprint, distance, hurdles, jumps, throws, and relays.

Moscow United States Russia Philadelphia Wilma Rudolph Tennessee Marian Perkins Wilma Frank Budd Paul Drayton Alis Williams Adolph Plummer Jim Dupree Europe Cyrol Burleson Jumbo Jim Elliott Jim Grelle Jim Beatty John Fromm

Certificates Awarded to Day Camp Swimmers

After three weeks of swimming instruction 10 youngsters at the Coach's Day camp received certified Red Cross beginners certificates. Director Bill Perlikowski announced yesterday that Steve Berlin Dave Staples Paul Dubois Gary Knight Joe Gaudette Steve Murphy Lou DeAngelis Mike Beaulieu Janet Hamilton and Debbie Provencal passed the test. Others are reported to be continued.

Red Cross Bill Perlikowski Steve Berlin Dave Staples Paul du Ibois Gary Knight Joe Gaudette Steve Murphy Lou DeAngelis Mike Beaulieu Janet Hamilton Debbie Provencal Pawlikowski

Journal Hosts Rotary In 6 Run Baseball Battle

Score by innings shows Journal 6 Rotary 2 in the middle and late frames. Gobeil and Nadeau lead RBI with Saucier also contributing two base hits and a home run. Dutremble and Goodwin split wins and losses with high strikeout totals. Du tremble earns the victory while Goodwin takes the loss as umpires Remillard Goulet and Paquette call time at 1:25.

Journal Leo Cantara Gerry Nadeau Dutremble Dick Saucier Rotary L. Cantara G. Nadeau R. Dutremble Toussaint P. Throumoulos Laliberte Daigle Goodwin P Lerman T. Eared J. Throumoulos Eoene Aenee Gobeil Saucier M. Girrard Nadeau I.cantara R. Nadeau Remillard Goulet Paquette

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