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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1964

Page

5

Ford Hurls Yankees Into Lead In Tight AL Battle

Whitey Ford pitched his seventh shutout of the season allowing three hits as the Yankees beat the Orioles 2-0 to seize the American League lead. Joe Jacotone contributed a two run single in the second inning and Ford improved to 12-2 with a 1.98 ERA. Jim Grant of the Twins also blanked the Washington Senators 6-0, giving up 8 hits through four innings but shutting down scoring. Other highlights include Dean Chance’s second straight shutout for the Angels in a 4-0 win over Detroit, and Dick Stuart’s two three run homers powering Boston past Chicago 11-2.

Whitey Ford New York Yankees Jim Grant Minnesota Twins Ford Yankees Baltimore Orioles Joe Jactone Grant Twins Washington Senators Lew Burdette Milwaukee Pittsburgh Harvey Haddix Braves Dean Chance Los Angeles Angels Detroit Dick Stuart Boston Chicago White Sox Kansas City Cleveland Mickey Mantle Dave McNally Tom Tresh Pepitone Gram Jimmie Hall Rich Rollins Jim Snyder Tigers Phil Regan Chance Stuart Red Sox Arnold Earley White Sox A’s Wes Stock Indians Dick Green Bill Bryan Rocky Colavito Ted Bowstfield Phillies Jerry Lynch Philadelphia Mauch Lynch San Francisco Manny Mota Roberto Clemente Richie Allen Ruben Amaro Jim Bunning Cincinnati Houston Los Anee St. Louis Micago New York Bob Friend Friend Tony Gonzalez John Herrnstein Bunning Giants Willie Mays Hank Aaron Lee Maye Ed Mathews Aaron Ron Dodgers Willie Davis Tommy Davis Larry Miller Dick Farrell Farrell Marty Keough Jim O'Toole Chicago New

National League Standings and Results Snapshot

National League standings show San Francisco leading with 52 wins and 35 losses, followed by Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Wednesday results included Chicago over New York and Milwaukee defeating San Francisco, with Los Angeles routing St. Louis. Upcoming games list SF at Milwaukee and NY at Chicago among others.

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

Match Play Format Urged For Pro Golf Tourney

Columbus reports debate over match play in the PGA tourney at Columbus Country Club led by Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer and Tony Lema as co favorites. Pro players and officials discuss costs sponsorship and the potential return of match play while the current format aims to maximize audience and revenue.

Columbus, Ohio Professional Golfers Association Columbus Country Club Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Tony Lema PGA

Washington at Minnesota and other scheduled games

The schedule lists Washington at Minnesota and Cleveland at Kansas City among the games. Other matchups include Los Angeles at Minnesota, Kansas City at Chicago, Detroit at Baltimore, Cleveland at New York, and Washington at Boston. Multiple games are designated as night contests.

G.B New York van Baltimore Chicago Minnesota Detroit Los Angeles Boston Cleveland Kansas City Baltimore Washington Yastrzemski Versalles Fregosi Killebrew Powell Oliva Robinson Causey Allison Bressoud

Saco Recreation League Leaders Are Announced

The Saco Recreation League announces first half leaders in the Minor League and Peewee divisions. Top teams include the Cardinals 7 4 in the Minor League and the Red Sox 7 1 in the Peewee League. Leading hitters are Stanley Knox 529 and Wayne Macomber 526 in the Minor League, with Steve McNabb 714 and Scott Keithley 631 leading the Peewees.

Saco Recreation Cardinals Red Sox Bill Soucy Jim Silcox Orioles Pirates Mets Yankees Giants Dodgers Stanley Knox Wayne Macomber Dick Winchester Mark Poisson Ronny Berube Doug Gaines Dennis Gaines Bob Paradis Rickey Roy Ralph Paradis Wayne Roy Rodney Boufard Peewees Steve McNabb Scott Keithley Mike Strow Dennis Hill Mark Parisien Jeff Boudreau Guy Loranger Kevin Foran Kenny Schildroth Steve Emerson Jeff McNabb Barry Lamarr

League Rosters Listed At Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Rosters for the Little Town League were released by Chet Briggs. Teams begin games behind the high school field on Tuesdays and Thursdays next week with a Monday 6 30 practice. White Sox Herts: Mark Hebert David Hart Jay Kelly Norman Cantara Sam Murphy Steve Verrill Gary Stevens Ray Amelotte John Garon Mike L Heureux Walter Golouck John Lemay Steve Ryan Kenny Ray Ford Jim Viachos Joe Lenkowski. Tigers: Joe Dube Dennis Adams Jim Smith Dana Kelley Johnny Fitzgerald Dave Marshall Robert Coreau Jim Draggins Jim Histon Diego Cass o George Kerr Scott Marshall Johnnie Reagan Bobby Cyr Mark Jacques Jimmy Pare. Red Sox: Ronnie Goulet Paul St Hilaire Andy Fitanides Donnie Jacques Terry Merrill Gary Adams Raymond Baland Bill Carpenter Guy Larochelle Bill Danton Charlie Anton Bruce Boyer Bruce Brousseau Danny Raye. Giants: Glen Hodge Gary Fitzgerald Danny Roberge Ronald Kimball James Mullen Guy Potvin Richard Duhamel Danny Sweeny Mark Manduca Gary Devon Robert Belair Mike Lund John Lapointe Mike Dell Olio Danny Cullinan Jackie Trull. Coaches listed.

Old Orchard Beach Chet Briggs White Sox Mark Hebert David Hart Jay Kelly Norman Cantara Sam Murphy Steve Verrill Gary Stevens Ray Amelotte John Garon Mike L'Heureux Walter Golouck John Lemay Steve Ryan Kenny Rayford Jim Viachos Joe Lenkowski Dan Guarino Jr Ray Doherty Tigers Joe Dube Dennis Adams Jim Smith Dana Kelley Johnny Fitzgerald Dave Marshall Robert Coreau Jim Draggins Jim Histon Diego Casso George Kerr Scott Marshall Johnnie Reagan Bobby Cyr Mark Jacques Jimmy Pare Richard Briggs Bobby Jenkins Red Sox Ronnie Goulet Paul St. Hilaire Andy Fitanides Donnie Jacques Terry Merrill Gary Adams Raymond Baland Bill ‘Carpenter Guy Larochelle Bill Danton Charlie Anton Bruce Boyer Bruce Brousseau Danny Raye Eddie Lemire Giants Glen Hodge Gary Fitzgerald Danny Roberge Ronald Kimball James Mullen Guy Potvin Richard Duhamel Danny Sweeny Mark

Yankees blank Orioles as Ford fans three for seventh shutout

Whitey Ford pitched New York to the AL lead with a three hit 2-0 win over Baltimore. He posted his seventh shutout of the season and improved to 12-2. Dick Stuart blasted two three run homers as Boston crushed Chicago 11-2, driving his RBI total to 73 to lead the league.

Associated Press Whitey Ford Yankees New York Baltimore Dick Stuart Red Sox Boston Chicago White Sox

Saco Little League Ends Season In 16-0 No Hit Win

Mike Leavitt pitched a no hit shutout in Saco Little League as Boucouvalas Brothers routed Bagley’s 16 to 0 in the final regular season game. Hill’s misplayed roller near second provided the lone near hit as Boucouvalas clinched the second half and benches cleared after the early rout.

Saco Little League Mike Leavitt Bagley Boucouvalas Brothers Saco Dave Hill Boucouvalas

Left Handers Bothering Phillies Trotters 6 Pacers TONIGHT

The Associated Press notes a backsliding Phillies in a late season slate. Left handed pitching woes and a Jerry Lynch homer powered the Mets to a 3-0 win. Philadelphia drops to second as San Francisco also loses.

Associated Press Charlie Smith Philadelphia Gene Mauch Mets Said

Tony Alongi Outpoints Chip Johnson in Florida Bout

In Miami Beach Tony Alongi of Hollywood Florida defeated Chip Johnson of Naples Florida by a split 188% margin in a boxing match held in 2012 Florida.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Tony Alongi Hollywood Chip Johnson Naples

Major League Batting Leaders and Standings Summary

Baseball season leaders include Williams of Chicago and Clemente of Pittsburgh atop batting with 112 and 111 hits respectively. Mays of San Francisco drives in 65 RBIs, while Santo and Boyer total 59. Williams posts 21 homers. Wills and Harper lead in steals. Pitching leaders show Koufax at .765 with 134 decisions and 146 strikeouts. Drysdale nets 132 strikeouts. AL showcases Mantle batting .335 and Oliva .334 with Oliva 66 runs and 122 hits.

Associated Press Williams Chicago Clemente Pittsburgh Wills Los Angeles Harper Cincinnati Brock St. Louis Koufax Gibbon Drysdale Mantle New York Oliva Minnesota Allison Stuart Bosom Killebrew

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