Pirates Use Reliable Formula In Late Wins Over Mets
The Pirates win 5-1 in the opener and 7-6 in 10 innings as Dick Stuart and Bob Skinner supply key hits. Bob Friend earns the first win and Elroy Face picks up his seventh relief save as Pittsburgh closes on the Dodgers and Giants.
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Cincinnati
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Bob Friend
Jay Hook
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Tardif Returns To Ridge Vieing For Bomber Honors
Paul Tardif of Biddeford returns to Ridge Raceway to bid for bomber honors in a bevy of Beechridge Speedway events. The night features nine races across classes and a 20 lap bomber feature with Babb Benson Tardif Wolstenhulme and Meserve producing close wheel to wheel action.
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Paul Tardif
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Major League Stars Hit Two Homers in Orioles Win
Charlie Lau and the Orioles slugged two home runs and drove in four runs in Baltimore's 7-3 victory over Kansas City. Jim Kaat starred for the Twins, limiting Cleveland to three hits as he improved to 9-9 with an 8-0 win.
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Indians
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Angels
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Charley Lau
Jackie Brandt
International Boxing Results Highlight Turman Disqualification
In Rome Francesco de Piccoli defeated Buddy Turman by split decision after Turman was disqualified in the second round for low blows. Earlier in Miami Gray McLendon outpointed Emile Garcia in a separate lightweight bout.
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Italy
Francesco de Piccoli
Buddy Turman
Houston
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LL Playoff Game Set For Tomorrow
A first round tilt in the District 4 Little League playoffs will be at 2 PM at the Saco-OOB LI field between the Saco-OOB All Stars and the West Biddeford All-Stars. The winner meets the Kittery York Sanford winner next Saturday to decide the district champion, who will then advance to the State II Championships in Bangor August 2 3 and 4.
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York County
Saco-Old Orchard Beach
Young reader Jamie Osborne reads 15 books a month
In Richmond a five year old, Jamie Osborne, teaches himself to read since age two and now tackles third and fourth grade books at the Richmond Public Library. His mother, Mrs. James D. Osborne, recalls realizing his skill when he read highway signs aloud.
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James D. Osborne
Injured Little Leaguer Praised By Pete Runnels
Everett Knowles, a 12 year old Somerville Little Leaguer who lost his right arm in an accident, met stars Mickey Mantle Roger Maris and Pete Runnels after a Yankee game. Runnels praised him as the toughest kid, and Knowles soaked in the experience with photos and cheers.
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New York
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Frank Malzone
Red
Massachusetts General Hospital
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Eagles Dominate Counci l Chagnon In Saco Little League
The Eagles routed Council Chagnon 20-0 at Waterhouse Field as Arcand struck out 10 and held two hits. Saco cut West Biddeford’s lead in the County Legion standings with a 103-2 win, led by Kimball's 3-for-3 and McNabb's 3-for-4.
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Yankees Sweep Boston as Mantle and Maris Lead Win Streak
The Yankees rout Boston 10-6 in the finale of a three game set, extending their winning streak to seven and finishing a 12 game road trip 10-2. Elston Howard Bill Skowron and Clete Boyer drove in multiple runs while Mantle supplied power.
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Hector Lopez
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Chase Earl Wilson
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Twins Welcome Strong Winthrop Lakers Sunday
Biddeford Saco Twins host the Winthrop Lakers in a Sunday showdown at Alumni Field. The Lakers, long-time Lakes Region leaders now in independent play, arrive with a five game win streak before a 6-5 loss to Richmond A.A. The Minnesota-like roster features Bruce Robbins no-hitter heroics and solid hitters led by Wing and Maxim while Wing carries a sore arm yet hits .800 over six games.
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Bob Thompson
Parker Stockford
Carlo Kempton
Bill Cottle
Larry Coughlin
Maxim
Mgr. Pratt
Runnels and Clinton Shine After Red Sox Fall to Yanks
Boston suffers a 10-6 loss as New York sweeps the series with a big comeback. Pete Runnels lifts his batting average to .343 with two singles and an RBI, while Lu Clinton adds a double and a single and scores twice to continue his hot hitting over 18 games.
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Bob Tillman
Luis Arroyo
Eddie Bressoud
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Cassius Clay Set To Face Argentinian
Unbeaten Cassius Clay of Louisville prepares for a 10 round bout against Argentina’s Alejandro Lavorante in the Sports Arena. The fight is not televised. Clay, 20, is favored by some as bettors see him as the rising star amid debate over potential outcomes. Lavorante, 25, has 19 wins with 15 knockouts and a shaky record against notable opponents like Archie Moore and Folley.
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Hebertmen blank Emond's for late Biddeford league win
Grenier and Goulet pitched a no hitter as Hebert's side defeated Emond's at Decary Field. Hebert scored 12 runs to Emond's 0, with Poulin homering for the victors. Emond's committed three errors while Hebert had one.
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