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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1962

Page

6

Kennebunk High wins Class M. Wells second in Bangor meet

Kennebunk High School won the Class M state meet in Bangor led by Terry Crown in the javelin and Mike Condon in the low hurdles. Wells High finished second in Class M behind Crono, while Thornton Academy placed fifth in Class L at Whittier Field. The meet saw a new high jump record by Craig Lewis of Benny Eagle and strong showings from North Buxton.

Kennebunk High School York County Sed Thornton Academy Benny Eagle North Buxton Terry Crown Mike Condon Kennebunk Crown Seekins Abbott Winslow Harold Wakefield Morris MacDonald Huff Eagleson Rams Craig Lewis Dowd Bonny Eagle Falmouth Limestone Gould Academy Lincoln Academy Lisbon Farmington Gorham Madison John Bapst Lawrence Wells Orono Wells Orono High Berwick High Goodrich Ray Goodale Payson Harmon Goodale Jack Harmon Orono Stan Adams Jim Veno Penobscot Valley Country Club Adams Charlie Clarrage Harmon Clarrage Lane Phillips Bill Byrnes Crono New Sharon Phillips Jay Boothbay Region Wiscasset Mechanic Falls Lee Berwick Lubee Wilton Academy Thornton Deering Johnny Parola Sam Burgess Tommy Eldridge Jimmy Comeau Morse Mike Cyr Soucy Drouin Bridges Eldridge Deering High Brunswick Portland South Portland Cony Brewer Edward Little Stephens Cheverus Lewiston Rockland Bangor Waterville Old Town Oxford Hills Gardiner Skowhegan Houston Sanford Traip Westbrook Presque Isle

Track Champs Return Home in Kennebunk Parade

Class M track champions arrive in Kennebunk after their Bandor afternoon victory. Superintendent Seekins Jr and police escort welcome the team to the high school as students and band cheer. Principal Peterson accepts the state plaque and praises the squad. band plays the school song.

Kennebunk Bandor Sup John S. Seekins, Jr Winston Day Moulton Princ Andrew Peterson Peterson Kennebunk High School Mario DiFrederico Traip Prin

Softball Standings and Schedule at Memorial Field

National League standings show Roy and Perreault atop with 7 wins and 1 loss. This week’s schedule lists games at Memorial field including Merchants Express, Elksfield, Saco Tanning, Voltigeur, Goulet, Tibbetts, and Rochambeau in daily matchups through Thursday.

WSP Roy Goulet Elks Field York Heel Rochambeau Lajeunesse Tardif

Statistical Leaders From May Baseball Game Summaries

The report lists player stats through May 31 across teams Elks R P and York with leaders in batting average hits and runs batted in. Gagne Moulton Fleurant Cloutier and others post multiple home runs and RBIs while Belanger Adet Labonte and Chenard contribute stolen bases and top base hits totals.

Abr Bhave B. Gagne Faucher Elks Ross Sylvestre Holland Roberge Cloutier Moulton Fleurant R& P Martin York Gagne Dewitt Labonte A. Chenard Ellis Boudreau Tardif D. Gagne Roch Fleuant J. Cochin Loutier K of C N. Gagne Sylves Ray Belanger

Kennebunk High School Summarized Championship Hope

Kennebunk High School showed strong potential in recent years and could excel if state championship play opportunities arise. The team’s performance suggests readiness to compete at higher levels and make a notable run if given the chance.

Kennebunk High School

Strong Card Of Races On Tap At Lewiston

Lewiston Raceway opens its second week of the three week spring harness meet with an exceptionally strong card. Three $500 purses anchor races four through six, led by Jet Stone seeking a fourth straight win and Stormy H and Bouncer among early starters. Top trotters Dicky Broom Jerry Lambert and Tarrs Russ compete in the fifth race while Nira's Wanetka driven by Jovis Gerry eyes a strong late week showing. Elien Glow driven by Herb Bond and Adams Tom with Roland McCaleb seek wins in the sixth, as Mountain Nile looms in the stretch. Post time 8 p m.

Lewiston Norm Robinson Lewiston Raceway Jet Stone Don Richards Yarmouth Stormy H Bouncer Lewiston Oval Dicky Broom Jerry Lambert Tarr Russ Nira Wanetka Jovis Gerry Tom McInnis Buffalo Raceway Nile Westeen New York Raceway

Wolstenhulme and Drew Win at Oxford Oval Speedway

Homer Drew and Raymond Wolstenhulme led wins at Oxford Plains speedway on Sunday afternoon. Drew captured the Class A feature in 6 11 leading all race while Wolstenhulme won the Class B feature in 6 54 3 5 after early breakaways.

Homer Drew Raymond Dick Wolstenhulme Westbrook Oxford Plains Speedway Drew Roger Shaw Windham Wolstenhulme Harold Stevens Lewiston Charles Jaynes South Portland Ed Maine Gorham Paul Tardif Biddeford Bob Libby Grovesville Tardiff Peter Peterson Portland Bob Babb Libby George Leavitt Bill McGill George Welch Ogun Bares Shaw Welch

Saco Corner Property Sold to Local Buyers

The Ferry road and Lewis lane corner home in Saco, once owned by Mr and Mrs Paul Neithercut, sold to Mr and Mrs Ralph Kimball for residence. The 112story Cape house with five rooms and bath sits on a large lot. sale handled by Nicholas P. Scontras, realty office at 194 Main Street, Saco.

Ferry Road Lewis Lane Saco Paul Neithercut Ralph Kimball

Twins Open Season With Big Win Over Yudy's Tires

The Biddeford Saco Twins opened their season with a 14 to 2 victory over Portland Yudy's Tires at St. Louis Alumni field. Szumita and Grant pitched effectively, combining for six and seven strikeouts respectively, as the Twins built an eight run third inning and cruised to the win behind solid fielding and timely hits from Cloutier Fleurant Chenard and Dutremble among others.

Biddeford-Saco Twins Yudys Portland St. Louis Alumni Field Wally Szumita Dick Grant Szumita Grant Twins Jack Chenard Yudy Ted MacMillan Jerry Davis Paul Brown Oscar Cloutier Dick Dutremble Guy Garon Rol Labonte Dick Sanaj Cartier Dick Fleurant Labonte Fleurant Cloutier Harry Reed Reed Dutremble Wilbur Bernier Alumni Field Dutrmeble Garon Courtois B. Chenard Yudy's J Farrell MacMillan Davis H. Farrell Brown IR. Farrell Ifef Watts Sylvestre von ED Diseases Soucy Farrell Langelier Tardif

Beach Town Loop To Meet Tuesday

An important meeting of the Old Orchard Beach Little Town league has been called for Tuesday evening at 6 30 at the rear of the high school. Boys aged 9 to 12 living in Beach are urged to report to form team lineups for baseball this summer. Officers and coaches are listed with names.

Old Orchard Beach Little Town League Louis DeAngelis Robert Perrin Conrad Hebert June Cabot Leslie Wyman Harry Smith Robert Regan Robert Maguire Roland Boisvert George Granger Harry Critchley Hadley Getchell

Mets Lose Streak Hits Fifteen in Baseball Thirteen Losses

The Mets extended their skid to fifteen losses as Giants and Dodgers dominated. San Francisco swept the Mets in California and New York, while Philadelphia and Chicago also won. The Mets sit 12-34, well back in the standings as other teams gain on them. Johnny Podres and Dennis Bennett were irregularly effective in mixed results for the Dodgers and Phillies.

Casey Stengel Mets San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Dodgers Polo Grounds California New York Alvin Dark Philadelphia Phillies Bob Miller Willie Mays San Francisco Miller Juan Marichal Dennis Bennett Los Angeles Johnny Callison

Tigers Gain Ground In Tight AL Derby

The Detroit Tigers won 6 0 to extend a strong stretch, beating the Indians 86 for their 12th win in 15 and moving from seventh to fourth. The Yankees tied the Indians for first with a 6 3 victory over the Angels, while the Twins stayed within a half game behind after a 7 5 win over Washington. Chicago beat Baltimore 2 0. Boston and Oakland rainout. The Tigers rode Don Mossi in support as Norm Cash and Chico Fernandez bolstered the lead with a 14th homer and early runs.

Chris Short Paul Brown Johnny Podres Tony Gonzalez Phils Billy Williams George Altman Cubs Reds Chicago Williams Altman Cal Koonce Moe Drabowsky Milwaukee Bob Gibson Cardinals Hank Fischer Bob Hendley Houston Pittsburgh Bob Tiefenauer Ken Johnson Pirates Associated Press Detroit Tigers Cleveland New York Yankees Indians Los Angeles Elston Howard Minnesota Washington Twins Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Athletics Kansas City Don Messi Mossi Ron Kline Jerry Casale Pedro Ramos Chico Fernandez Billy Bruton Jake Wood Charlie Maxwell Norm Cash Barry Latman Fernandez Wood Bruton Latman Willie Tasby Howard John Blanchard Yankee Roland Sheldon Angels Bob Rodgers Earl Averill

Owen-Davis and Lions win in opening Saco league play

In opening Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League action Owen-Davis edged Boucouvalas 6 5 as Westburg struck out two in relief and looped in two runs. Hogan pitched a near no hitter for Old Orchard Beach Lions beating Bagley's 3 1 with 11 strikeouts.

Owen-Davis Boucouvalas Jimmy Hogan Old Orchard Beach Lions Bagley Bob Westburg Owen Davis Westburg Ken Grace Dave Lane Hogan Lions Labbe DeAngelis Saco Park Western Auto Owen-Davis Ab Tuckop Cobb P Cf Doyle Paquette Lacroix Stackpole Crowley PUNO Grace Boissonneault Chenard Bowie Eevee Owen-Davis Lane Westbury Caddigan Pike Rem Mimner Vioc LeMay

Veteran drives to win after crash at Beech Ridge Speedway

Dick Wolstenhulme and Ralph Cusack collided at the finish in the stock feature at Beech Ridge Speedway West Scarborough Saturday night. Wolstenhulme avoided a final crash and crossed first. Bob Libby Groveville won the bomber feature with ease after taking over the lead.

Dick Wolstenhulme Ralph Cusack Beech Ridge Speedway West Scarborough Wolstenhulme Bob Libby Groveville

Baltimore 1961 pitching staff tops AL in shutouts

Baltimore's 1961 pitching staff led the American League with 21 shutouts, seven more than the Minnesota and New York clubs, highlighting dominance on the mound.

Baltimore Minnesota New York

Proverb Mix of English and Chinese Sayings

A compact note compares a proverb about many cooks spoiling broth with a Chinese saying that top bricklayers build a neat house. The piece highlights cultural parallels in maxims about teamwork and skilled labor.

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Kennebunk Cops Portlan Scarboro Susan Hayward John Gavin James Stewart Ruth Roman Ari Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty Anthony Perkins Columbia Pictures Charles K Feldmans Laurence Harvey Capucine Jane Fonda Barbara Stanwyck BravekiNg Marshall Thompson Mala Powers James Lanphier Douglas Kennedy Pan Lex Barker Chelo Alonso City Theatre Warren Beatty Hollywood Eva Marie Saint Karl Malden Brandon Dewilde Angela Lansbury Springvale Eeenre Ee Nee Merchants Exp Voltigeur Batting Beach Town Loop THE Cincinnati St. Louis Liever Marsall Senators Bob Allison Jack Kralick Lennie Green Vic Power Kralick Joe Cunningham John Buzhardt White Sox Chuck Estrada Cunningham Buzhardt Little League Baseball Paul Monder Bagleys Roger Grant Owen Davis Post American Legion Dinsmore Worthing Kenneth Grace Boucouvalas Brothers Eliot Fink League Richard Paquette Beach Lions Dick Garrett Cusack Simkowitz Ken Borneheimer Scarborough Bombers Lions Grove Migville Scarboner DeAngel Milne Boissoneault Dick Hanson Don Peterson Garrett Ray Leach Gardner Leavitt Kezar Falls F. Kenney Schenley Distillers CO N.Y. G
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