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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

6

Dodgers Take Lead With Nine-Run Rally In Pittsburgh

Dodgers overcome Earl Francis in his major league start, rallying for four runs in the second and three unearned in the fifth to beat the Pirates 7-3. Willie Davis drives in two, John Roseboro belts a two run homer, while Sandy Koufax improves to 8-2 as Los Angeles moves a half game ahead of the Reds.

Milwaukee Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Reds Pittsburgh Sandy Koufax San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Cubs Stan Musial Dodgers Earl Francis John Roseboro Willie Davis Koufax Roberto Clemente

Moore Eyes Fall Battle With Johansson in Sweden

Archie Moore plans a fall bout with Ingemar Johansson if he wins Saturday night in Monticello. Doc Kearns says the Johansson clash would draw big money and could set up a title shot, with Moore aiming to beat Patterson first.

Monticello N.Y Archie Moore Giulio Rinaldi Oldgent Sweden Ingemar Johansson Jack Doc) Kearns Archie Eddie Ahlquist Johansson Doc Floyd Patterson Johansson-Moore Sonny Liston

Little League Totals and Pitching Stats From Game

Report shows Western Auto scoring 4 runs while Bagley’s 60642 x-12) and Simkowitz contribute two-base hits. Duranceau issues four walks and McKenney records two. Letellier has eight putouts. Pitching details list Duranceau with six strikeouts in 1:30 of time.

Western Auto Bagley Simkowitz Duranceau McKennney Letellied Durranceau Bagley’s Orchard Beach Sanborn Desrocherg Don .Mercier Wolgeck Taillon McKenney Sawyer Callahan Letellier

Baseball Standings and Wednesday Results From The Leagues

National and American league standings shown with wins losses and percentages. Notable Wednesday results include Los Angeles beating Baltimore 4 0 and Cleveland routing Washington 11 0 in the American League, while Los Angeles 7 Pittsburgh 3 headlines the National League with St Louis 8 Chicago 6 and Milwaukee 3 Cincinnati 1 in other games.

W. L. Pet. G Los Angeles Baltimore Cleveland Washington New York Minnesota Boston Kansas City Detroit Chicago W. L. Pet. G.B Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Philadelphia Resulie San Fran Los Angele Moon Aaron Mays Santo T. Davis Clemente Coleman Zimmer Wills Virdon Cepeda Robinson

Twins Bosses Seek Solution To Team Slump

Calvin Griffith and Cookie Lavagetto plan a fishing and golf escape before discussing possible personnel changes as the Minnesota Twins endure a 13 game losing streak and sit in last place after dropping three straight to the New York Yankees.

Griffith Lavagetto Twins New York Yankees

Big League Stars Shine as Musial Homer Pair Powers 8 6 Win

Stan Musial and CardinaIs went 4-for-4 with two two run homers to lift the Cardinals past the Cubs 8 6. Don Nottebart pitched a complete game and beat the Reds 3 1, dropping Cincinnati from first place. The era recalls Port Royal Jamaica as the wickedest city in the world.

Priuss Stan Musial Cardinals Cubs Don Nottebart Braves Reds Port Royal Jamaica

Carroll Hardy Developing Into Good Bosox Player

Carroll Hardy briefing shows a strong run of hits boosting his average to .304 after a three-for-four game. He scored twice including a steal of home and helped Boston edge Cleveland yesterday as Don Schwall earned his fourth straight victory. Hardy’s pace and relaxed swing credited to Rudy York's coaching.

Boston Carroll Hardy Don Schwall City Hardy Sox Carroll University of Colorado Cleveland Rudy York Jackie Jensen Jensen Carl Yantreemski Gary Geiger James Rus Schwall Chuck Schilling

Don Schwall Emerges as Sox Hottest Rook Since Ferris

Boston AP report credits Don Schwall as the hottest Boston rookie pitcher since Dave Ferris. The 6 foot 6 righty swept KC 6 2 for his fourth straight win after being called up from Seattle, boasting a 1.29 ERA and a shutout among his decisions.

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Oilers Rally for 9 7 Win Over Voltigeur in Eighth

In Biddeford Softball, Roy & Perreault edged Voltigeur 9-7 as Jack Chenard lined a go ahead double down the right field line scoring Roland Labonte after Labonte opened the inning with a walk and steal. Descoteaux earned the win while Moulton took the loss. Corriveau, Provencher, and others contributed key hits.

Jack Chenard Roland Labonte Roy Perreault Voltigeur Biddeford Labonte Snowshoers Oilers John Maddox Moulton Corriveau Sullivan Rochambeau Wasco Sox Sanford Maguire A. Chenard N. Gagne Gauthier Krasko B. Gagne J. Chenard Maddox Gagne Chenard le Voltigeur Roy & Perreault Provencher Descoteaux Inn Lajeunesse

Veteran driver Card leads Gorham Raceway card at 1961 debut

A 69 year old Cliff Card brings Kuno Comet to the Gorham Raceway program headlined by a $600 seventh race. The field includes Frisco Whit driven by Ted Taylor, both with Vernon Downs form, while Little Virginia Star and Victor Desire also chase strong Vernon and New Jersey credentials.

Gorham Raceway Pace G. Fitch Oteca Little Mary W. Grover Stormy Harold B. Bramble Bay Breeze J. Hanson R. Smith Bold Bob Andy Kano A. Reynolds Goldie C. Connor J. Nichols R. Watson J. Foster M. Horgkins May Bell Chet Abbott R. Millett Laurie U R. Gartley Mr. Amos C. Chase Shadydale Andy Wilmars Pride H. McKenney Flashy Kim A. Miles C Pace Little Bugger R. Fenno Shadydale Betty B. Nelson K. Russell Hi Knight S. Bubier Mr. Cam Little Guy E. Moore G. Carter A. Langille Hot Knight D. Cote Portland Cliff Card Kuno Comet Card New Hampshire Frisco Whit Granite State Ted Taylor Frisco Tom Riley Vernon Downs Little Virginia Star Little Virgnia New Jersey Victor Desire Lloyd Stevenson Phil Jamieson Wells Victor Buddy Kellogg J. R. Bennett Mannie Robinson Ocean Downs Robinson Maryland Sammy Carter Yarmouth Nip Abbe Ivor Hall South Portland Nipper Widow Nile Fritz Dressler Mert Keene

Indians keep hot pace with 11 0 win over Washington

Cleveland rips Washington 11 0 as Mudcat Grant fires a six hitter for his seventh win and the Indians stretch their lead to half a game over Detroit. Willie Kirkland and Woodie Held homer in an 11 hit attack. The Indians open a four game set at Detroit.

Cleveland Indians Detroit Washington Jim Mudcat) Grant Indians New York Minnesota Ralph Terry Twins Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Ted Bowsfield Boston Kansas City Willie Kirkland Woodie Pete Burnside Grant Terry Billy Martin Donnie Green Yankees Pete Ramos Roger Maris Yogi Berra Maris Yanks Bowsfield Ken Aspromonte Billy Hoeft Orioles Steve Bilko Don Schwall Red Sox A’s Bud Daley Jackie Jensen

Major League Leaders in Batting and Fielding and Pitching Totals

A summary of top American and National League leaders in batting runs home runs and hits across 1960s era stats. Key figures include Piersall and Brandt atop batting averages, Colavito and Mantle in runs and homers, Gentile Cash and others leading in RBIs and catches. Pitching leaders include Grant Mossi Miller and Duvales with perfect 1.000 records and Koufax Drysdale with top strikeouts.

Associated Press Piersall Cleveland Brandt Baltimore Colavito Detroit Wood Mantle New York Gentile Cash B. Robinson Kubek Power Romano Howser Kansas City Aparicio Chicago Grant Mossi Ramos Minnesota Bell Ford

Indians and Tigers Meet in First AL Showdown Tonight

The Cleveland Indians ride a nine game win streak into a four game series with the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium. First place is at stake in the Battle of Lake Erie as Cleveland holds a half game lead over Detroit. Bo Schaffing names Don Messi and Frank Lary to start for Detroit while Jimmie Dykes taps Jim Perry and Wyn Hawkins for Cleveland.

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Twi Golf teams split as Team 4 falters in Biddeford Saco league

Team 2 halved Team 3 while Team 4 lost in twilight play enabling leaders to gain a 1.5 point margin. Polackwich Carr and Dr Taillon led scoring with 39s. Carr finished low net 39 33 as other scorers posted 44 45 46 and 51. An estimated one million animals roam Kruger National Park in South Africa.

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Bruins Launch Major Reconstruction and Youth Focus

Boston Bruins announce a sweeping rebuild with a front office shakeup and a shift to youth. Phil Watson named head coach with Schmidt as manager to recruit top prospects 15 to 16 years old, aiming to build a competitive team by developing young talent early.

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