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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1962

Page

5

Yankees Threaten Runaway After Doubleheader Sweep

The New York Yankees swept Kansas City 8-6 in 10 innings and 11-3, grabbing a 22 game AL lead as ten homers fueled the offense. Roger Maris and Elston Howard went deep twice, Gino Cimoli hit a late homer to force extra innings, and Yogi Berra capped the 10th with a two‑run shot. The Angels rose to second after a split with Washington, while Cleveland fell from first with losses to Baltimore.

New York Yankees Yankees Yanks Kansas City A’s Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Angels Washington Baltimore Chicago Detroit Minnesota Boston Roger Maris Elston Howard Gino Cimoli Yogi Berra Bill Skowron

Sullivan Cools Bats of Former Bosox Teammates

In a doubleheader, Frank Sullivan saved Minnesota from Boston with a strong relief appearance as Harmon Killebrew powered the Twins past the Red Sox 5-3. The nightcap was rained out, Boston's fragile pitching and heavy walks contributing to a setback after a seven-of-eight start.

Boston Red Sox Frank Sullivan Sullivan Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Sox New York Yankees Minnesota Park Twins Killebrew Russ Nixon Philadelphia Phillies Gene Conley

Fecteau Triumphs Over Hebert In Biddeford Minor League

Fecteau edged Hebert 7 6 at Decary Field as Martin earned the win and Beaudoin the loss. Fecteau feasted on a six run second inning and held off Hebert’s fourth inning rally. Hebert committed one error while Fecteau had none, with key hits spread among Fecteau’s lineup and strong pitching from Jarry, Martin, and Grenier. Local minor league action concluded after 2 05.

Fecteau Hebert Decary Field Biddeford Martin Beaudoin Fecteau Ab Hpone Bouthot iNeguit Metayer eSee St. Onge Houde, Deccles Hebert Ab R Hpoa D. Grenier Bellefeuille Draggins I Pruneau Perreault Jarry Grenier Parenteau Gonneville West Biddeford Memorial Field White Stars Pastime Miniutti Labelle Cote Bouffard Roland Gobeil Fernand Bernier Journal Rotary Gobeil Paul Jean Camire Ween R. G. Cote Leblanc Rochefort R. Rochefort Olson R. Eon Harriman Donavon Rousseau Lachance

Eagles defeat Elks 9 3 at Waterhouse field

In East Biddeford Little League action the Eagles beat the Elks 9-3 at Waterhouse field. Arcand earned the win while Bergeron took the loss as both teams logged five hits and three errors. Standings update follows after the first half with West Biddeford leading.

Biddeford Eagles Elks Waterhouse Field Arcand Bergeron

York county softball tourney opens July 29

The fourth annual York county championship softball tournament begins July 29 with entry invitations issued to county teams. Ray Belanger of the Biddeford-Saco Softball league handles blanks. teams pay a small entry fee for umpires scorers balls and trophies. MVP honors and trophies await top teams.

York County Ray Belanger Biddeford - Saco Biddeford Gertrude Avenue United Naval Kittery Springvale Knights of Columbus John Wallace

Trotters at Gorham Raceway Race Card

Pacers and trotters race card at Gorham Raceway listing post times, classes C-3 and C-2 pace and D-1 D-2 races with horse names, drivers, and prize money. Notable entries include Star Demon and Our Peter among others with multiple classifications and entries across nine races.

Gorham Raceway P.M Tina B. F. Inman Paula's Boy E. Nason bin Gallon T. Taylor Betty Scott L. C. Buckley Runnymede Linda D. Richards Lloyd Mills M. Hodgkins Dicky Max Worthy C. Walker K. Russell Jr Betsy Moraka F. Cossette G. Pratt Sr Colonel Con T. Harris Sandy Dandy D. Cote No Boy Jet Stone R. Fenno H. Ralph Franella Colden H. Colburn L. Norton Edgewood Rusty R. Smith Will Romola A. Brewer Dapple Mite R. Moody Nile M. Keene Our Peter D. Carlisle, Jr Shangri la Ronnie J. Gerry Lassalte Moraka G. Carter Jr H. Knight S. Bubier Sandra J A. Smith lEastland R. Spear Fire Fly Clay Betty L. Johnston Justy A. Nason Pete F. Smith Tom G. Fitch D. Carlisle Sota Review Chuck Debbie A .Brewer Lady Pointer Leta

People's Horse Carry Back Wins Monmouth Handicap in Track Record Time

Carry Back races to a 1 1/4 mile Monmouth Handicap record winning by 3 lengths over Kelso with Johnny Rotz up. Price eyes Brooklyn at Aqueduct as Carry Back nears Citations money mark, while Kelso falters after Metropolitan and Suburban defeats. Prove It wins Hollywood Gold Cup, Aidan takes Arlington Classic, signaling Derby prep moves.

Kelso Carry Back Jack Price People's Horse Aqueduct Price Beau Purple Jack Katherine Dreamland Monmouth Park Kel Mighty Kelso Johnny Rotz Brooklyn Citation C. B Far West Rex Flisworth Hollywood Mrs. C. M. Ring Windy Sands Aidan Ethel Haffa Mighty Fennec Fred Hooper Chicago

National League Standings And Weekend Results Brief

National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 62 wins and 32 losses, San Francisco at 59-34, and Pittsburgh 56-35. Weekend results include Los Angeles sweeping New York, Philadelphia beating San Francisco in 10 innings, and St. Louis defeating Milwaukee. Upcoming games list SF at NY, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Milwaukee, and Chicago at Houston.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet G.B Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston Chicago New York San Francisc Stil

Oilers Split Twin Bill With S D Warren at Warren Park

Oilers and S D Warren split a doubleheader at Westbrook yesterday. In game one Warren won 12-4 behind nine hits and three Oilers errors, while Oilers pitcher Descoteaux took the loss as nine men were stranded. In game two Skip Conley shut down Oilers to a 6-0 victory, with Warren committing six errors and all runs unearned. The twin bill leaves the series tied two wins for the Oilers to one for S D Warren.

Roy Perreault D. Warren Warren Playground Westbrook Warren Oilers Chenard Descoteaux Tanguay Sinko Skip Conley Maddox S. D. Warren Ab Rho Labrecque S. Conley Osmond Pratt Kilmartin Roy and Tanguuay N. Gagne Currier Berthiaume A. Chenlard S Osmond Conley Serpico Burrowes Fleurant Hamilton Brassard Pizzo Buette Rey Perrault IS. Conley Piz- 70

Owen-Davis Faces Manchester Post In Legion Playoff Opener

Owen-Davis meets Stephen W. Manchester Post in American Legion baseball at Saco Memorial Field tonight at 6. Owen-Davis represents District One in a playoff starting Saturday at Deering Oaks, Portland.

Owen-Davis Stephen W. Manchester Post American Legion Saco Memorial Field Deering Oaks Portland

Gentile homers twice as Orioles win openers

Jim Gentile of Baltimore batted in the decisive runs in both games of a doubleheader. He hit his 23rd homer in the sixth to put the Orioles ahead in the first game 6-4 and added his 24th in the ninth to clinch the nightcap 6-5. Art Mahaffey pitched the Phillies to a 2-1 win over the Dodgers, notching his sixth straight complete game after allowing five hits. The Dodgers were the league leaders.

New York Jim Gentile Baltimore Indians Chuck Estrada Cleveland Willie Kirkland Eli Grba Washington Angels Joe Koppe Los Angeles Senators Bob Schmidt Ken Hamlin Hamlin Luis Aparicio White Sox Detroit Steve Boros Rocky Colavito Tiger Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Boston Frank Sullivan Mets Giants Dodgers Phillies Johnny Podres al Mahaffey St. Louis Pittsburgh Fred Whitfield Pirates Roberto Clemente Milwaukee Lew Burdette Cincinnati Reds Rooki Denny Lemaster Vada Pinson Maye Wally Post Houston Chicago Spangler Cubs Dick Ellsworth Jay Hook Frank Thomas Thomas Tom Haller Juan Marichal Orlando Cepeda Harvey Kuenn Ray Washburn Roy Face Face Bill Virdon Dick Groat Clemente Ken Boyer Don Ferrarese Eddie Mathews Jim Maloney Braves Lemaster Louisville Pinson Post Hank Foiles Colts Associated Press Orioles Art Mahaffey

Saco Man Is Second High At Skeet Shoot

Robert Anderson of Saco finished second in a Maine Skeet Shooting Association shootoff at Bath yesterday. George Clough of Brunswick shot a perfect 100 in the four 25 shot shootoffs, while Anderson missed his 99th shot. The Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet association won the team shootoff with 240 points. York County placed second with 236, followed by Bowdoinham 211 and Scarborough 207.

Robert Anderson Saco Bath George Clough Brunswick Anderson Clough Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Association York County Bowdeinham Scarborough York L. Stanley F. Oe»well B. Crowley R. Anderson A. Silva G. Wyman B. Anderson C. Parker G. Clough D. Noman H. Dyer F. Dommons J. Allen

Mexico City bout ends in point decision

Ultimino Ramos, 133, Cuba, outpointed Bernabe Vazquez, 134, Mexico, 10. New York Kenny Lane, 138, Muskegon, Mich., outpointed Carlos Hernandez, 1342, Caracas, Venezuela, 10.

Associated Press Mexico City Ultiminio Ramos Cuba Bernabe Vazques Mexico New York Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Carlos Hernandez Caracas Venezuela

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