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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1962

Page

6

Revival of Twins Faces Angels With Tigers Tilt

Minnesota revived for a 3-1 win over Detroit as Allison belted a three run homer behind Stigman who pitched eight with five hits and eight strikeouts. The Angels beat Baltimore 6-5 in 14 innings to stay 2 1/2 games behind the Yankees. Chance earned the win in relief.

Associated Press Cal Griffith Minnesota Twins Harmon Killebrew Bob Aillison Killebrew Allison Dick Stigman Griffith Stigman Detroit Tigers Minnesota Angels Twins Baltimore Cleveland Rich Rollins Lenny Green RBI Tiger Rocky Colavito Rocky Paul Foytack Dick Hall Felix Torres Hall Dean Chance Los Angeles Yankees

Palmer Still Tops Despite PGA Loss

Arnold Palmer remains near the money list lead after a weak PGA finish. He has earned $71,198 this year, approaching the $75,262 record set in 1960. Gene Littler is second with $57,260, Bill Casper Jr. third at $52,438, Jack Nicklaus fourth with $48,148, and Gary Player totals $44,513 after winning the PGA.

Dunedin Fla Arnold Palmer Palmer Gene Littlers Professional Golfers’ Association Bill Cas Jr Jack Nicklaus Gary Player

Mid-Summer Stock Car Title Races at Beech Ridge

Maine State Stock Car Racing association holds its mid-season championship at Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway. Four trophies and two championships are on the line as 50 lap features head the program with more than 20 modifieds and 36 bombers. Local favorites include Ralph Cusack aiming for eighth feature win, with rivals Welch Nutting and others in close contention.

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Maine State Stock Car Racing Association Maine Vicki Brandt Earle Stevens Ralph Cusack George Welch Ogun Roger Shaw Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Russ Nutting Limerick Cusack Homer Drew Ken Bonheimer Harry Joyce Sandy Atkinson Bob Babb New Gloucester Gunning Bucky Benson Paul Tardif Biddeford Lennie Bowden Falmouth Hug Meserve Bar Mills

Good Pitching Marks Softball League Action

A full slate of Biddeford-Saco softball games saw York Heel beat Rochambeau 5-1 Merchant's Express edge American Cyanamid 6-4 and Roy and Perreault Oilers rally to 13-7 over Voltigeurs. Dick Carter and Armand Paquette starred on the mound for York Heel and Rochambeau while Norman Moulton earned a seven-inning win for Merchant's Express.

York Rochambeau Merchant's Express Sanford Roy Perreault Voltigeurs Springvale K Saco Tanning Memorial Field Elks Voltigeur Elksfield Saco Express Memorial Est Dick Carter Rochambeaus Armand Paquette Yorks Hpoa Corrier Cartier, P Rochambeau Ab Hpoa E Berthiaume Gagne Gagnon Kopetski A. Paquette Raybine Purenor

Hebert's Beats Biddeford Nine To Snap Streak

Hebert's defeated Biddeford Minor League 7-3 at Decary Field ending Biddeford's nine game winning run. Denis Grenier allowed five hits, walked two, and struck out ten for the win. Thibodeau pitched well for the losers, giving up three runs in both the third and fourth innings. Poulin hit a home run and Tanguy and Lamb collected three hits each while Lamb also drew two walks and struck out nine.

Marcottes Hebert Biddeford Decary Field Denis Grenier Thibodeau Poulin Tanguay Lamb Grenier P Serene Gobbout C. Grenier Beaudoin Draggins Perreault Marcotte Ab Bellerose Leblanc Peer Ee Valliere Bouthot Dodgers Pinette Maurice St. Louis Lavigne Giants Lf Ceee Labranche Marcotte Bouthot Lavigne Fontaine NEW York Pete Runnels Sox Boston Yankee Stadium Luke Appling Runnels Kansas City Manny Jimenez Jimenez Carl Yastrzemski Frank Malzone Yankees Arnold Earley

Dodgers Hot Howard Homers Lift Los Angeles Past Houston

Howard has heated up with five home runs in six games fueling a 5-1 Dodgers win. Maury Wills and Jim Gilliam joined in with homers as Johnny Podres improved to 6-7. O'Toole pitched a one hitter for Cincinnati in a 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh, while Philadelphia beat Chicago 5-3 as Don Demeter and Amaro delivered late.

Associated Press Frank Howard Los Angeles Dodgers Howard Dodgers Rback Houston Jim O'Toole Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Maury Wills Jim Gilliam Johnny Podres Ray Sadecki O'Toole Pirates

Owen-Davis In Strong Bid For Loop Sunberth

The Owen-Davis Legion baseball team seeks state championship prep with Tri County league pivotal games. They tie for first with Morrill Post South Portland and face Hutchinson Boulter of Buxton at Saco Memorial Field at 6 pm tonight and Caldwell there Thursday. A Saturday game in Somersworth New Hampshire is also on the schedule.

Owen-Davis Legion Togus Morrill Post South Portland Owen-Davis Hutchinson-Boulter Post Buxton Saco Memorial Field Caldwell The Legion Post Somersworth

B S Coalmen keep first in Saco Junior League with 16 6 win

Saco Recreation Center play saw B S Coalmen crush Callahan's Gulf 16 to 6 at Saco Memorial field. Coalmen opened with 14 runs, Callahan's answered with 5, but the game ended at dusk with B S Coalmen dominant. Upcoming games include Callahan's vs Seal Rock and B S Coal against Oak Ledge.

Biddeford Saco Coalmen Saco Recreation Saco Memorial Field Callahan's Gulf Callahan's Seal Rock B & S Coal Oak Ledge B & S Coal Ab Hpoa Wee Ocikcessae Wientworth Perry Ssie Callahan I McCrum Ieee McKenney Kurlanska Wakefield Jacques Kimball Callahan’s Glass Wilcox Gagne Hill Charles McCrum Loranger Green Doyle

Major League Stars Hitting Derek Frank Howard Leads Dodgers

Major League stars highlight the week as Frank Howard belts his fifth home run in six days guiding the Dodgers to a 9-2 win over St. Louis. Jim O'Toole of Cincinnati carried a perfect bid into the 7 2/3 innings before Bob Skinner doubled for Pittsburgh's lone tally in a 3-0 Red victory. A note on a mashed potato meat-loaf mix adds a touch of lightness.

Associated Press Frank Howard Dodgers Los Angeles St. Louis Jim O'Toole Cincinnati Bob Skinner Pittsburgh Reds O'Toole Lefty Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Skinner Johnny Edwards Leo Cardenas

Local game notes list key plays and pitching lines

Beaulieu to Soulard on a double play. Garon, Bob Montpas and J. Chenard among players with sacrifice fly and stolen bases as Fleurent and Dupr as appear in the box. Hout and A. Chenard contribute, Roy Perreault 7 Le Voltigeur 11 left on bases, Maddox 5 Daigneault 7 matchups. Maddox earns the win, Daigneault the loss, with umpires L Langeli er Loranger. Time 1 25.

Moulton Dick Dion Strcker Chick Tanguay Expressmen Merchants Tanguay Sevigny Dallaire Dion Gauthier Genest Lehoux Ledoux Letourneau Hpoa E Callahan Beoty Ccce Tat Oo Mathews Eee SS Wilkens Pirell Ovsksaas Brocato Ol Curit Jets Lumchak P Wee L. Tanguay Teles Ces C. Tanguay Garon Curit Beety Baes Merchants Express Lajeunesse Vadnais Maddox John Maddox Memorial West Field Roy and Perreault Oilers Voltigeurs Bob Montpas R. Tardiff Guy Garon al Chenard Don Guay Norm Daigneault Roy Perreault A. Chenard Labonte Moe Walker Ett Es J Hwawit Fleurent R. Tardif Cece Si Voltigeur Ab Hpoa A. Tardif Ray Montpas St. Louis Beaulieu Soulard Paul Montpas Ers Dupras Daigneault Witels Voltigeur Club Sullivan J. Chenard Hout le Voltigeur Maddox lLangelier Loranger Ime

Robinson and Feller inducted into Hall of Fame

Jackie Robinson and Bob Feller were inducted along with veterans Bill McKechnie and Edd Roush in Cooperstown. Robinson credited breaking baseball's color line as a factor in his election. Feller joked about his career base on balls. McKechnie praised his multi-city pennant successes. Roush favored expanding the veterans committee and opened the door for future selections.

Cooperstown N.Y Jackie Robinson Robinson Bobby Feller Cleveland Bill McKechnie Edd Roush Feller Baseball McKechnie Roush Veterans Committee Brooklyn Dodger Main Street Hall of Fame and Museum Branch Rickey Dodger Brooklyn Mallie Robinson Rachel Sam Rice Eppa Rixey

Boxing Results From Tokyo Naples Fight Night Recap

The report lists Harada of Tokyo outpointing Little Rufe of the Philippines in Tokyo. In Naples Sal Burruni of Italy outpointed Rafael Fernandez of Spain. Jose Menno of Argentina stopped Giann Griferio of Italy by disqualification in seven rounds.

Associated Press Tokyo Harada Little Rufe Philippines Naples Italy Sal Burruni Rafael Fernandez Spain Jose Menno Argentina Giann Griferio

Caribou Released on Uninhabited Brunette Island

Nine adult caribou released on Brunette Island off Newfoundland by Provincial Resources Department wildlife branch. Animals were captured in interior Newfoundland using drug-injecting darts. Goal is to study breeding potential migration behavior growth and survival for scientific information.

Gander, Mfld Brunette Island Newfoundland Wildlife Branch Provincial Resources Department

Sox Face Rollie Sheldon In Tonight's Game

The Chicago White Sox host a matchup featuring Rollie Sheldon, improving to 6-5 on the season, as the former UConn pitcher faces the club tonight in a pivotal early-season clash.

the Sox University of Connecticut Rollie Sheldon

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