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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1961

Page

5

Tigers Batter Baltimore To Regain League Lead

The Detroit Tigers toppled Baltimore 15-8 to move back atop the American League race by a one percentage point margin over idle New York. Rocky Colavito drove in five with two homers, including a three-run shot in the seventh, as Detroit erased an early deficit. Jim Gentile homered twice for Baltimore, with Hal Woodeshick earning the win and Steve Barber the loss. The Indians outslugged Boston 12-11 in the other AL game with Tito Francona and Jim Piersall driving in seven between them and a late surge securing the win for Cleveland.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Baltimore New York Yankees Cleveland Boston Tigers Orioles Rocky Colavito Jim Gentile The Birds Hal Woodeshick Steve Barber Jim Piersall Tito Francona Indians

Summer Basketball Knockout Sparks Tokyo Rivalry

Tokyo-Tetsuya Yamaguchi, 117 percent, defeats Koji Ishibashi, 117 percent, Japan, in a summer basketball clash. The bout ends with Yamaguchi advancing after a high scoring exchange and a decisive finish.

Tokyo Tetsuya Yamaguchi Japan Koji Ishibashi

Owen-Davis Eyes Playoff Berth in Tri County Clash

Owen-Davis pulled ahead of Cole Post 7-5 in Tri County league action to gear up for Saturday playoff against Caldwell. Roy and Perreault led Owen-Davis scoring early before Rochambeau Club exploded to 17-8 over Saco. Gagne and Lane delivered key hits as Richmond, Chenard and Mondor shuffled pitching duties. The winner advances, with potential third game set for York County, then state tournament implications.

Owen-Davis Cole Sanford Caldwell Portland Roy and Perreault Saco Post Rochambeau Kermit Lane Jeff Griffith Guy Owen Davis Roberge Norm Monder Cousens Jowett Ollers Garon Ennete Togus Memorial Field Roy Ingvale K. C Chefin Tanni B. Callahan Sera Perreault Griffith Rheane den McNabb I/Sullivan Daave McNabb OB. Gagne Trottier Chenard Pike Garoa Tardiff Cole Post Ab Ae Cousens Genest Cf Ori Jowett Waterhouse O Roberge McCann O'D. Gagne Laprise Mondor Semith Paquette R. Gagne Teale Val Laie Roy & Perreault Lane Griffith Rochambeau Harrel B. Gagne den. McNabb Labonte N. Gagne Fleurant Vallaire Chen-Mondor A. Cheard Caouette Nard Inn Lab Martel Gagne

Incomplete Box Score From Local Baseball Game

Readable fragments show Chenard pitching 4 innings Caouette 3. Umpires were Langelier and Cardiff. Game length listed as 1 hour 45 minutes. No clear date or location provided.

Tngs Chenard Caouette Langelier Cardiff

Staggering Sox To Face Yankees In Boston Showdown

Boston drops to 3 straight as Cleveland ousts the Red Sox 12-11 in a wild 23 hit and 37 run clash at Childs Garden. Jim Piersall returns as regular, belts a three run homer, adds a double and a single, plus a crucial out in the ninth. Chuck Essegian adds two singles and a double as Yaz and Wertz homer and Runnels drives in two. Whitey Ford set to face Bill Monbouquette in Fenway opener as Mantle and Maris pace the Yankees with homers.

Boston Chuck Essegian Cleveland Jim Piersall Red Sox Yankees Piersall Sox Boston Essegian Watertown Mass Tito Francona Billy Muffett Francona Pete Runnels Gary Geiger Yastrzemski Don Buddin Pumpsie Ggreen Runnels Vic Wertz Carroll Hardy Jackie Jensen Carro RBI Ted Williams Yaz Wertz Vic Southpawace Whitey Ford Ike Delock Yankees Tonight Fenway Park Bill Monbouquette Yanks Washington Mickey Mantle Roger Maris San Francisco Bill White Doubel Giants Harvey Kuenn Willie Mays Lindy McDaniel Dick LeMay Jerry Kindall Cubs Gibbon Dick Stuart Pirates Bill Mazeroski Lefs Jack Curtis Joe Adcock Braves Chris Short Bob Hendley Phils Don Demeter

Dodgers Gaining Ground Voltigeur in Minor League Box Score

Dodgers gain ground as Voltigeur game notes list run totals and hits for multiple players. batters include Rousselle Dallaire Maguire Krasko and Marcotte with several RBIs and home runs. Pitcher wins listed for Rousselle and Koufax, with Doyon taking the loss.

Lightning le Voltigeur Montpas Boudreau Rousselle al Chretien Marcotte Corriveau Gagnon Brochu Dewitt A. Chretien Bordage M. Chretien Abreca Devon Maddox Krasko Lightnine Voltigeur Boudeau Dallaire Maguire Tardif Labrecque Gauthier Mont Doyon

Wolstenhulme Poised To Defend Beech Ridge Titles

Windham Ironman Dick Wolstenhulme dominated Beech Ridge last week, winning both bomber and modified sportsman classes among 28 bombers and 18 sportsmen. Rival Russ Nutting presses in bomber, Paul Tardiff, Bucky Benson, and Gardiner Leavitt chase. A rough riding charge against Sandy Atkinson leads to appeal before the Maine State Car Racing Association. Green flag drops at 8 p.m. for qualifying heats and a 20-lap feature in each class.

Windham Dick Wolstenhulme Scarborough Beec Ridge Wolstenhulme Roger Shaw Dick Garrett Sandy Atkinson Atkinson Maine State Took Car Racing Association Limerick Russ Nutting Nutting Paul Tardiff Bucky Benson Gardiner Leavitt

Major League Leaders Highlights by League and Player

Baseball leaders across the American and National Leagues are listed by batting, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching metrics. Notable names include Mantle and Maris for New York, Kaline for Detroit, Ford for New York, and Pascual for Minnesota.

Associated Press Howard New York Cash Detroit Mantle Colavito Gentile Baltimore Maris B. Robinson Kubek Kaline Wood Latman Cleveland Ford Pascual Minnesota

Biddeford Little League East Meets West Tomorrow

East Biddeford and West Biddeford Little League All Stars clash tomorrow at 2 P M on the Saco field in a four game playoff to decide who meets Saco Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday at 5 30 P M in Saco The winner advances toward the state playoffs in Augusta August 4 and 5 and a shot at the world series in Williamsport later in August

Saco Williamsport

Baseball seasonal leaders and top players noted

Statistics show Mays and Cepeda of San Francisco leading runs and RBIs with 82, 82 and 26 respectively. Clemente and Pinson from Cincinnati post 117 and 118 hits while Twins, Dodgers, and Cardinals contributors pace other categories.

Clemente Pittsburgh Moon Los Angeles Mays San Francisco Robinson Cincinnati Cepeda Pinson Coleman Altman Chicago White St. Louis Aaron Milwauk Padres Jay Koufax Williams

Valentine Postmark Inspires Local Little League Museum

The town’s Valentine postmark inspires a small museum with a romantic display. One lacey heart piece is claimed to be 141 years old, linking local history to a key community symbol.

Totals and pitching stats from 48 run game

Totals show 2:22.13 time, 48 runs batted in by Marchand with Wells contributing. Marchand had two-base hits, Emmons issued five walks, Martel nine, with Emmons striking out eight and Martel eight. Umpires were Nolette, Lauzier, Tremblay. Time 1:45.

Kiwanis Journal West Biddeford R. R. Cote Paul ‘Camire Camire R. R Beaudette Petrin Laverriere Rh. G. Cote Journal Ab H Po 'Cantara Seer Nadeau P Toussaint Robida R. Dutremble Gobiel Dubois Bernier Laliberte A. Dutremble Pat Dubois Nadeau Remillard Paquette Biddeford Cyr Butler Lemire Valliere Gregoire Ab Rh Marchand Berthiaume Rf Lemire Emmons Pp Gagne Wells Lacerte Rf Tardif Eee Baiguy If Beaulieu C Richards If Jariz Seve Thimble Ib Turcotte Bisson C Gosselin Bellerose N. Beaulieu Sheen Marcotte H Po Elks Ab Rho Curro Peeee Deschambeault Parent Leblanc O Valliere P Boissonneault Thibodeau Desrochers Provencher Martel Callahan Lessard Pinette P. Robitaille Bouthot C Gagne Ib Y Gagnon Robitaille Labranche Maurice Dery Bou Lesmire Gregoire Tor Nolette Lauzier Tremblay

Big League Stars Shine In Lopsided Baseball Wins

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax limited the Reds to seven hits and no runs over the final eight innings in a 10 to 1 victory. Tigers slugger Rocky Colavito drove in five runs with two homers as Detroit crushed the Orioles 15 to 8.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Dodgers Reds Rocky Colavito Tigers Oriloles

Valentine Museum Loveland February Valentine Display

Loveland Colorado hosts Valentine exhibits as residents send valentines in February. The feature highlights local culture and seasonal greetings from the Valentine Museum, inviting visitors to explore historical displays and community traditions.

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