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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

5

Jersey Pumpkin Farmer Is Real Threat In Sulky

The New Jersey pumpkin farmer George Sadovosky of rechold may tame the Maine sulky stars at Gorham Raceway in the 1961 meet’s third program. He drives Sumter Boy, a 10 year old son of Volstadt with a 2 04.1 lifetime mark. Tough field includes Trigger Vale owned by Chuck Atherton with George Fitch driving and Tax Free owned by B F Steele driven by Lewiston’s Al Langille. Outside posts feature Sandra Rosecroft with Roland Sears and Robert Dudley with Danny Murphy. Nine races highlight top Maine drivers and visitors from Maryland New York Massachusetts and Vermont. Desert Sun from Gorham stable aims for wins after a six race skein in 1960.

New Jersey George Sadovosky Maine Gorham Raceway Sadovosky Sumter South Windham Flyer Trigger Vale Chuck Atherton George Fitch Trigger Tax Free B. F. Steele Bangor Lewiston al Langille Sandra Rosecroft Roland Sears Robert Dudley Danny Murphy Gate Road

White Sox top Tigers for 7-1 win in tense relief

Pitching-Turkdown worked out of a bases loaded jam in the fourth to lift the Chicago White Sox over Detroit 7-1 and pull the Tigers from first place. Hitting-Willie Davis and John Roseboro boosted the Dodgers with a triple and a double as pinch hitters driving runs in the seventh to beat the Pirates 8-7.

Associated Press Turkdown White Sox Tigers Willie Davis John Roseboro Dodgers Pirates

Eagles of St Louis High face 1962 graduation exodus

A pre season survey shows football will lose many key seniors from St Louis High School, with co captains Richard Gendron and Michael Morel as notable graduates. Others include Den Couture and Gerard Boissonneault, four year footballers, plus Ray Justly, the sole senior to play all three major sports. Cheering sections also see changes as longtime leaders Celeste Garon and Maxine Paul leave.

Uie Ciiia Eagles of St. Louis High School Marcel Muff) Faucher Eagles Bob Cote Richard Dick Gendron Michael Mike) Morel Orel den Couture Thia Robert Forcier Albert Tarzan) Lavigne Claude Mercier Robert Moreau Richard Parenteau Carroll Plourde Roger Roevray M Bers Celeste Garon Maxine Paul Constance Lamb Margo Courchaire Suzanne Perreault Rochette Caouette Nicole Taillon

Arundel Roller Rink Opens on Route 1 in Arundel

Arundel welcomes a new roller skating rink on Route 1 named the Arundel Roller Rink. Manager Frank Hopkins of Kennebunk reports 6000 square feet of maple floor, cement block walls, and 140 Chicago skates for rental. Old Timer’s Night debuts Thursday for ages 21 to 90. Hopkins aims to form a fall roller team to compete with New England rinks. Nearby Skylark Drive-In proprietor Salvatore DeTeso plans light lunches, outdoor seating, and a playground ahead of a two week opening.

Arundel Oporation Frank G. Hopkins Kennebunk Hopkins Chicago New England Salvatore DeTeso DeTeso

Baseball Standings Shuffle as Indians Hold Top and Dodgers Win

Cleveland Indians stay atop the National League with a 7-3 win over Milwaukee while the Dodgers move within a half game after an 8-7 victory over Pittsburgh. Philadelphia thumps San Francisco 13-9 to drop the Giants further back. St Louis splits a doubleheader with Chicago, taking the first 6-2 before a 3-3 tie in the nightcap. Demeter and Dalrymple homer for Philadelphia, Demeter driving in five. Gene Freese breaks a tie for the Reds with a fourth inning homer, Purkey prevailing in a 6-3 win. Dodgers rally three times to defeat Pittsburgh in a seven-run seventh, Davis’s pinch triple and Roseboro’s pinch double delivering the decisive runs. Cardinals’ Ernie Broglio shines in 6-5 win over Milwaukee, White driving in three with a homer. Cubs rally for a lien in the nightcap behind Altman’s homer and Sadecki’s three-hit effort.

Associated Press Cincinnati Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco Giants St. Louis Chicago Cubs Frank Sullivan Dallas Gr Ken Lehman Gene ‘Freese Reds Carl Willey Gordie Coleman Bob Purkey Bucs Nor. Sherry Dodgers Roger Craig Joe Gibbon Johnny Podres Larry Sherry Cardinals Ernie Broglio Bill White Glen Hobbie Cubs Ray Sadecki Ant George Altman Schecki Jack Curtis Joe Schaffernoth Cleveland Indians Washington Johnny Romano Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers New York Minnesota Twins Baltimore Los Angeles Chuck Estrada Angels Boston Kansas City Indians Joe McClain Jim Piersall Willie Kirkland Vic Power Cleveland Gary Bell Bob Allen Tribe White Sox Jakedown Early Wynn Jim Bunning Jake Wood Hts Whitey Ford Luis Arroyo Roger Maris Yanks Jack Kralick Sam Mele Cal Griffith Cookie Lavagetto Orioles Ken McBride Whitey Herzog Ken Cms Laam Pappas Eli Grba

Summer Loop Starts At Pastime Lanes

The junior two man league summer circuit began with 17 bowlers at Pastime Lanes in a four string format to set averages for a 10 team league next Tuesday. Nightly scores included Camire 393 Amadon 375 Boissoneault 369 and Rice Smith 367 as bowlers accrue averages for the coming season.

Janes Dick Camire Les Amadon Norm Boissoneault Maurice Smith Don Gosselin Paul Jalbert George Lessard Rod Thayer Bob Conroy

Gillis Meets Anton In Western Maine Bowling Title Duel

Nick Gillis faces state champion Chris Anton in a Friday night state title clash at 20th Century Lanes. Gillis seeks a fifth state crown after defending Western Maine title from Anton and defeating Eastern champion Francis Johnson to reach this final. Anton aims to defend his crowning glory as both players enter a tightly contested duel. The second half of the event is set for the Big 20 Lanes next week.

Western Maine Nick Gillis Chris Anton Anton Gillis Francis Johnson Skowhegan

Trotters and Pacers Race Card Summary

Horse racing program lists horses and drivers for races Two through Seven with prizes of 400 to 500 dollars. Notable entries include Dodie Grable Josedale Aviator and Bay State Max. Multiple clubs and drivers such as H McKenney A Langille Jr D Childs R Gartley G Carter Jr and P Pace appear across the five races.

Sunset Times B. Smith Sunny King A. Langille Goldie O. Gordon K. Beach R. McCaleb Shadydale Hi Tone D .Childs Fire Fly Clay W. Pease Sligo Maid L. Norton Dodie Grable H. McKenney C. Pace Connie Rip G. Carter Jr.Logan Wilbur M J. Hanson Bay State Andy Jay H. P Max T. Taylor Lord R. Gartley Haynes A. McAfee Jeff Todd Dickey Max Worthy C. Walker Baden Ray Josedale Jet Flyer A. Langille, Jr

Wertz homer seals late win for Boston against Kansas City

Boston’s Vic Wertz, aged 36, crushed a two run homer 400 feet into the visitor's bullpen in right field in the seventh inning lifting the Red Sox to a 4 3 victory over Kansas City. Wertz drove in the decisive runs after an earlier miscue by Wertz and a four run seventh inning. Don Schwall was slated to start next for Boston against Bud Daley in the series finale.

Boston Vic Wertz Red Sox Bald Kansas City Vic Wertz Jim Jerry Lumpe Dick Howser Howser Norm Siebern Bill Monbouquette Tracy Stallard Jerry Walker Don Buddin Chuck Schilling Archer Walker Gary Geiger Sox Don Schwall Bud Daley

Race Card Summary of 19th Century Harness Entries

The list presents horse names and jockeys including Eric's Doll with F Lowe, Duffy's Scotch by D Murphy, Major's Dream by T McInnis, Shangri La Ronnie by J Gerry, Calypso Song by M Robinson, Countess Marie by D Gordon, Homestretch Linda by R Smith, and Gilman Hanover by D Childs. Multiple entries show $400 to $500 purses and various Pace riders.

Eric F. Lowe C. Pace Quinton Scott M. Robinson Millie Abbee I. Foster Duffy D. Murphy Mary Lou Volo G. Fitch Erye Hal R. Sears T. McInnis Kuno C Pace Shangri la Ronnie J. Gerry Calypso Countess Marie D. Gordon R. Smith Aubrey York K. Beach Kenneshaw Hanover H. McKenney Gilman Hanover D. Childs Ada Lind G. Stanhope

Golfers Need Sub Par Round To Get Medal

Chicago AP reports that players who shoot 2-under-par 69 or better in National Golf Week can claim they beat Arnold Palmer. Palmer won 69 while Jay Hebert scored 73 at Olympia Fields North, the venue for the National PGA Tourney. For medals, handicaps allow certified scores under par to be submitted to Golf, Ill. for processing.

Chicago Arnold Palmer National Golf Fund PGA Golf Ill Western Golf Association

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