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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1962

Page

6

Shunned Pitchers Win Games In Tight AL Action

The American League saw exiled hurlers Robin Roberts of the Orioles and Ken McBride of the Angels prevail. Roberts tossed a seven hitter in a 3-2 win over Kansas City as Baltimore moved within reach of the pennant chase, while McBride blanked Detroit 1-0 for his ninth straight victory and Angels' second-place hold. The Yankees and Red Sox also won as Ralph Terry and Tom Stenhouse delivered four and three hitters respectively. Harmon Killebrew led Minnesota with four RBIs and Camilo Pascual pitched well in a 5-hit, 14th-win effort.

Robin Roberts Baltimore Ken McBride Los Angeles Roberts Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees Orioles Robbie Kansas City Deci McBride White Sox Angels Detroit Yankees Ralph Terry Tom Tresh Red Sox Gene Conley Terry Hector Lopez Clete Boyer Tresh Dave Stenhouse Washington Juan Pizarro Don Lock Stenhouse Senators Early Wynn Tom Cheney Harmon Killebrew Twins Camilo Pascual Indians Maine Roger Clapp Skowhegan Chiefs Clapp Mile Hawaii Los Angeles Angels Carleton Willey Cherryfield Paul Lamontagne Laco Tanning Elks Merchants Express le Voltigeur Spike Cote Tanners Paul Farley Joe Lauzon Dion Spider Fortier Dick Libby Roberge Emerson Expressmen Circuit Leo Gauthier Red Sevigny Dick Dion Roger St. Louis Voltigeur Springvale K Roy Perreault Memorial Field Biddeford Elks Field Saco Rochambeau Club Memorial West Field Saco Tanning Ab Chadbourne Farley Ete Lauzon Giroux Yss Perkins Pee Cess Ecoues Sylvestre Horter iCroteau Lamontagne Sacs Ee Elks Club Hooa E Roberge Faucher Vadnais Mor Ccces Dees Deschambeault Ivervinhauses Libby Saco Tanning Elks Club Cote Loranger Lajeunesse T. Dallaire Merchants Express Ab Hpoa Sevigny Dallaire Tanguay Gauthier Letourneau Genest Mic Ledoux Moulton Eas le Voltigeur Ab Hooa N. Huot Krasko B. Montpas R. St. Louis P. Maniges Soulard Beaulieu Guay Pelletier

Weekend sketched with Maine baseball and golf action

The story outlines upcoming league playoffs between Westbrook and Owen-Davis of Saco with Saturday and Sunday games at Deering Oaks and Saco Memorial field. It notes top teams Morrill and Hutchinson-Boulter, York and Cumberland finals, and trips to Togus August 3 to 5. Also covers amateur golf at Bar Harbor with Dr. Ray Lebel and Steve Polackwich, plus Kebo Valley scoring records and Maine amateurs.

Stephen W. Manchester Westbrook Owen-Davis Post Saco Owen-Davis State Legion Stewart Morrill South Portland Hutchinson-Boulter Post Buxton Ralph D. Caldwell Morrill Cumberland Hutchinson-Boulter York Manchester Deering Oaks Saco Memorial Field Oaks Diamond Twin City Biddeford-Saco Country Club MSGA Wilbur Bernier Biddeford Saco Twins Alumni Field Twins Winthrop Lakers Battle Creek Mich Yankee Amateur Baseball Congress New England American Amateur Baseball Congress Lakers Auburn Richmond AA Maine Kebo Valley Club Bar Harbor Ray Lebel Portland Steve Polackwich Lebel Portland Country Club Sammy Snead Gim Gillis John W. Levinson Webhannet Golf Club Kennebunk Beach Yesteryear Walter Hagen Levinson

Pastime edges Journal 1-0 in Memorial field game

Harriman wins pitching duel improving to 3-2 after a three hitter. Gobeil suffers Journal loss and drops to 3-9. Pastime scores in the third on a single sacrifice and hit. Gobeil and others carry the Journal defense while Eon, Rochefort, and Cantara contribute for Pastime. Time 1:00.

Pastime Journal Memorial Field Harriman Gobeil R. Eon Donovan Journal Abbrhone Bernier R. Gobeil L. Cantara Dutremble D. Gobeil Throumoulos Dubois Bouffard Girard Cantara Lessard Goulet Miniutti

Trotters and Pacers at Gorham Raceway Race Card Notes

A detailed listing of races at Gorham Raceway including Race One through Race Nine with classes from C-3 to D-2. Featured horses include Handy Rhythm Janet Bell Punch Hanover Nila Race Miss Raymite Gold Pilot and Bay State Max among others with purses ranging from 400 to 1820.67, plus multiple drivers and owners such as A Nason J Gerry F Hodgkins D Richards and G Fitch.

Gorham Raceway Post Time & P.m A. Nason J. Gerry Hermes Spid L. Norton Dale S H. McKenney Newsom Rosecroft J. Winters Ilrish Hawk A. Brewer Silver Bee Janet Bell D. Cote Punch Hanover Q. McKenney Nira Princess B. Smith Watchin Julie L. M. Buckley F. Inman Michael Mark D. Richards Frosty Ace M. Hodgkins Jr Jay Morris R. Smith New England Breeders Stake Tammy Moraka E. Cossette Groton W. Sherman A. Smith Richard R R. Andersen Mighty Noble R. Fenno Buddy Dares W. Stone McKinney Dale J. Gerry Maxine S Knight Shadydale Precise Lorna Doone F. Smith Santa Glory Marie Pointer G. Fitch Eljan Chief Trigger Vole Frisco Whit T. Taylor Barbara Boots F. Parker M. Keene C. Killam Chuck Revonah Can G. Carter Jr Dewey C. Bishop Lucky Alate Ginger Todd Cobrin Kitty van C New England Massachusetts Wamsit Wamesit Farm, Inc Marlboro Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Gorham George Buddy” Reed Lucknow Prince

Emond's Wins First after Five Losses in Biddeford

Emond's 9 Fecteau 7 at Decary field snapped five straight losses as both clubs totaled six hits. Saucier earned the win, Martin the loss with no errors in a tight game. Fecteau scored five in the second inning and Emond erupted with two in the first and four in the third to knot the score before a decisive two-run sixth.

Emond’s Decary Field Fecteau Saucier Martin Innning Emond Fecteaumen

Elks edge Coal in 6-5 slugfest at East Biddeford field

In a high scoring league matchup Elks beat Saco Coal 6-5 at East Biddeford Saco Memorial field. Robitaille earned the win for Elks while Murphy took the loss. Seal Rock and Council Chagnon combined for 8 hits and the Coal rode a 5-0 lead early before holding off late Elks rallies.

Biddeford-Saco Seal Rock Biddeford Saco Memorial Field Saco Council Ricky Robitaille Parsons Bonang Deschambeault Be&s Coal Ab R Hpoa E Reet Ser Choroszy Lessard O Gagne Nicholas Opoyle Wentworth iGuertin Murphy, P Gi Putney Biwitsen Ab Lajeunesse Duranceau Metanger Garnache Oiwine Council Chagnon Boissonneault Mercier San- Nicholas Gjer Willett Elks Robitaille Wilcox Murphy Descileox Chambeault Mar- Martin Arel Phy Bergeron Rizas

Phils Ride Expansion Then Dodgers Face Setbacks

The Phillies extended their win streak to ten straight by sweeping the Houston Colts 3-0 and 8-2 as expansion clubs hurt the Dodgers who lost Koufax to a blister. Stan Musial slugged a three run shot for the Cardinals, while Musial and Mays powered the Giants and Braves went astray against San Francisco.

Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Phils Houston Colts Houston Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Cincinnati Reds Reds Dodgers San Francisco Giants Giants Milwaukee Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Mets Koufax Phillies Braves Warren Spahn Mack Jones Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Musial Cardinals Larry Jackson Lindy McDaniel Ernie Banks Johnny Callison Colts Jack Hamilton Jack Baldschun Frank Torre Cal McLish Dennis Bennett

Kennebunk Water Triumph Over Kesslen In Softball Tilt

Harry Ross pitched a five hitter for Kennebunk Water, earning his fourth win. Dave Holbrook added three hits, while Charlie Barden Ray Kimball and Dave Thompson each had two. Art Smith led Kesslen with two singles as Watermen tallied 12 hits to Kesslen's five. two fielding errors helped tilt the score.

Kennebunk Water Company Kessien Shoe Kennebunk Park Street Harry Ross Dave Holbrook Watermen Charlie Barden Ray Kimball Dave Thompson Art Smith Kesslen Walker Dutch

Beaumont boxer Phil David wins 10 round decision

In Beaumont, Texas, Phil David, 128 pounds from New Orleans, outpointed Vic a132 from Port Arthur, Texas, in a ten round bout.

Beaumont Tex Phil David New Orleans Vica Port Arthur

York County Fish and Game Grounds Visit

A Sunday drive explored the expansive Goodwins Mills layout of the York County Fish and Game association grounds, highlighting the spacious grounds and scenic setting for outdoor recreation.

York County Fish and Game Association Goodwins Mills

New Bedford Boxer Bob Young Edges Floyd McCoy

In New Bedford Massachusetts Bob Young 170 pounds from Providence Rhode Island defeated Floyd McCoy 172 pounds from New York by points after ten rounds in a competitive boxing match that showcased balanced exchanges and decisive late rounds.

New Bedford Mass Bob Young Providence R.I Floyd McCoy New York

Sammy Baugh Paid Not To Coach Titans Next Year

New York AP Sammy Baugh joins a short list of figures paid not to run a ball club Receiving $20000 to end his Titans contract he praises the club and owner Harry Wismer says both sides are friends Baugh expresses interest in staying in football possibly in the pros or a nearby college job in a public news conference

NEW York Sammy Baugh Casey Stengel Slingin Sam New York Titans Titans Baugh Harry Wismer Wismer East Stroudsburg Sammy

Fights and Baseball Totals From Night Results

Len Matthews loses by knockout to McMillan in reading Pa. Mills Lane stops Al Carroll in Reno. Rbi leaders Robinson and Wagner pace Chicago and Los Angeles. Runnels, Cimoli, Fox top hits list. Wagner hits 26th homer. Wood leads steals. Donovan 12 3 as pitcher. Pascual K leader with 130.

Associated Press Reading Len Matthews Philadelphia McMillan Trenton Reno Nev Mills Lane al Carroll Sacramento Calif

Major League Leaders Panes NL Batting and More

National League leaders include Clemente of Pittsburgh with 349 at bats and Mays of San Francisco leading in runs and homers. Key figures include Davis of Los Angeles leading in RBIs and hits, Wills in stolen bases, and Koufax leading strikeouts. American League leaders show Jimnez of Kansas City at .342 and Runnels of Boston at .339, with Wagner and Pearson topping runs.

Associated Press National League Clemente Pittsburgh T. Davis Los Angeles Wills Mays San Francisco Great Robinson Cincinnati W. Davis Banks Chicago H. Aaron Milwaukee Purkey Drysdale Koufax

Musial homers as Cardinals top Cubs in late rally

Stan Musial powered his 13th homer a three-run shot to lift the St Louis Cardinals to an 8-6 win over the Chicago Cubs. Ken McBride pitched a complete three-hitter and earned his ninth straight victory as the Los Angeles Angels edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0.

Associated Press Stan Musial Cardinals Chicago Cubs Ken McBride Angels Detroit

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Boston Minnesota Cleveland Bryce Roberts Thornton Academy University of Connecticut Biddeford Junior High Biddeford High Neil Serpico BHS Thornton Biddeford Journal T. Goldthwaite Teermion Aver Goldthwaite Souliere Wees Gross Rooee J. Roberts Thornton Cece Ocod HH. Johnson Little West Biddeford Trotters Pacers Isi A Rhe Emond iFecteau Martin and Bouthot Goulet, Saucier and Soulard Saco Recreation Center Lehoux Inn lLe P. Montpas St. Louis Langelier Descoteaux Scarboro Troy Donahue Angie Dickinson Rome William Holden Clifton Webb Frances Nuven Satan Never Sleeps U.S. Rt. 1 Kennebunk, Maine Berry Valance Jerry Lewis the Errand Boy MGM Wgatwa Wancare Rutherf Nemmedy Wii Paviow Cary Grant Doris Day Ghg Young Audrey Meadows Old Orchard Hampton Beach Herbert Theatre — of Orchard Audrey Hepburn Tiffany's Natalie Wood Warren Beatty Paul Newman Joanne Woodard Bing and Bob Bing Crosby Bob Hope Panama Frank Dorothy Lamour Joan Collins City Theatre James Stewart Cinguas Mauree Chara Wagner Runnels Siebern Cunningham Cimoli Fox Lumpe Gentile Wood Howser Wickersham Pascual All Coleman Irrs Dick’s T.V. Zenith Dick Mondor Alfred St Lowe Brothers Bolduc Paint CO
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