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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1965

Page

6

Mincher Keeps Steady Job With Three Run Homer

Mincher hit a three run homer to spark the Twins to an 8-2 win over Baltimore as Harmon Killebrew returned at third base and added his 20th homer. The Twins stretched their AL lead to four games while the Angels beat Boston 6-2 behind Lou Clinton and a late rally. Grant earned his 11th win, aided by Roggenburk's relief.

Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Don Mincher Mincher Minnesota Sam Mele Killebrew Twins Baltimore Washington Senators Orioles Los Angeles Angels Boston George Brunet Milt Pappas Jim Grant Gary Roggenburk Lou Clinton Angels Dave Morehead Bob Rodgers Power Jim Fregosi

Gilchrist Says He Never Planned to Play for Broncos

Cookie Gilchrist, AFL star signed by the Denver Broncos, declares he never intended to play in Denver. He arrived late to camp amid threats of a breach suit, pressure for a public apology, and mentions a possible trade to the Oakland Raiders.

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Dodgers Wills Gets Help From A Bridge Player

Dodgers star Maury Wills extended his base stealing to 68 and 69 as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-4 to widen the NL lead. Maurice Wesley Parker III, a Dodgers first baseman when not playing bridge, contributed a two run homer with Willie Davis as part of a speedy attack.

Associated Press Swift Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Maurice Wesley Parker III Wills Dodgers Cincinnati Parker Willie Davis Dodger

Attendance Boom Propels Baseball Toward 1965 Record

Major league baseball shows a 4.4 percent rise in attendance through July 25 with 13,767,476 fans at 20 parks and 21,280,341 total for National and American leagues last year. Houston leads NL gains at the Astrodome while Cleveland's Indians face potential shifts amid rising crowds.

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Kennedy recalls making perfect moves with Cubs in 1963

Bob Kennedy recalls a pivotal 1963 Cubs win over the Giants in Chicago. He describes bringing Lindy McDaniel to pitch with bases loaded and one out in the ninth, then a double play on Willie Mays followed by a strikeout to end the threat. The memory stands as his most perfect move as Cubs coach.

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Batter Smacks Pierce’s First Pitch For Homer

The speaker recalls leaving a batter in to face Billy Pierce and watching him homer on the first pitch. That homer sparked a four game series sweep of the Giants, a notable achievement against a pennant contending team.

Billy Pierce Pierce Giants

Braves Franchise Attendance Near Last Season Totals

The Milwaukee franchise drew 648,936 fans over 44 home dates this year, up 172,951 from last season and near the 1964 final tally of 653,293. Atlanta bound Braves posted 262,029 at County Stadium, down from 577,095 in similar dates last season, while the Athletics attracted 276,600, a drop of 100,444. Journal Want Ads Are Helpful.

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Stackpole To Throw First Ball Of Babe Ruth Tourney

Arthur H. Stackpole of Lebanon, a lone time major leaguer who pitched for the Chicago Cubs in 1901, will throw the ceremonial first ball at the State of Maine Babe Ruth League tournament championship game in Saco. At 88, he will drive himself with his 84 year old wife accompanying him.

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Shirley Myers Grabs 42 Pin Edge In Twin City Title Half

Challenger Shirley Myers of Saco leads champion Madeleine Adams by 42 pins in the first half of the Ladies Twin City title match at 20th Century Lanes. Myers totals 990 to Adams 948. No date set for the second half.

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American League Standings and Monday Results

The Associated Press lists AL leaders with Minnesota at 61 wins and Baltimore 56 as top rivals. Results from Monday include Los Angeles 6 Boston 1 and Minnesota 8 Baltimore 2. Evening twinight and twi night games are on the schedule with several twi games and matchups set for Wednesday.

National League Standings and Score Results

National League standings show Los Angeles 59 42 in first place with a .584 pace, Cincinnati 56 43 .566, San Francisco 52 42 .553, Milwaukee 48 47 .506, Philadelphia 49 47 .510, Pittsburgh 50 49 .505, St. Louis 49 49 .500, Chicago 45 54 .455, Houston 43 53 .448, New York 32 65 .330. Recent games include Los Angeles 5 Cincinnati 4 and Milwaukee 6 Houston 0, with matchups Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at San Francisco, New York at Chicago, and Cincinnati at Los Angeles.

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Kittery Cruises to Five Two Win in Tilt

Kittery defeated West Biddeford 5 2 in District Four Little League championship play at West Biddeford Little League Field. A pivotal three run seventh inning, led by Steve Curran with three singles, gave Kittery the edge while Tod Stockford and Dave O'Brien added doubles. For West Biddeford, Alan Dutremble had three singles and Dick Ruel two. eleven errors hampered West Biddeford after they had beaten East Biddeford 3 0 on Saturday.

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Irene Provencal Wins Roll-A-Way Lanes Rolloff

Irene Provencal topped a field of 12 bowlers to win the weekly handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with a 355 total aided by a 51 pin handicap. Rita Huot took second with 325 and 63 bonus pins, while Ann Hubert placed third with a 39 bonus.

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