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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

5

Indians Nip Bengals 5 4 in dramatic ninth inning comeback

The Cleveland Indians defeated Detroit 5-4 on Bubba Phillips ninth inning home run and Barry Latman’s 4 2 3 innings of one hit relief. Willie Kirkland highlighted Cleveland with a three run homer in the third. Latman faltered briefly in the fifth allowing a tying double by Rocky Colavito. The game featured a quirky double play when catcher Romoño caught a foul pop and then tagged a runner attempting to advance.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Detroit Bubba Phillips Barry Latman New York Cleveland Kansas City A Washington Chicago White Sox Boston Los Angeles Angels Ryne Duren Phillips Paul Foytack Willie Kirkland Phil Regan Latman Rocky Colavito Bobby Locke Indians Johnny Romano Steve Boros George Thomas Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Yankees Maris Ray Herbert Luis Arroyo Senators White Sox Harry Bright Dick Donovan Sox Frank Malzone Pete Runnels Jim Pagliaroni Don Buddin Mike

Trotters and Pacers Night of High Stakes Horseracing

A crowded program features Race Two through Race Nine with $400 to $800 purses. Notable entries include Miss Gideon and Stormy Braden in early trots, Shadydale Nugget and Newport McElwyn in mid cards, Abbe Fair and Red Jericho in pacing divisions, and Mighty Noble plus Grand K. V. in later heats. Names of drivers, owners, and horses appear across twelve heat lines, with city rosters including Brook, Jarrettown, and Newport.

David L. K. Beach Yaes C. Connor Polly Abbot E. Johnston Oteca Teresa Volo W. Grover Symbol Dale R. Kellogg Master Royal L. Norton Shelby Knight G. Sadovsky Solitary Star R. Ireland Fred Direct D. Childs Miss Gideon W. Holden Miss Julie P. Jamieson Walter Brook F. Inman Stormy Braden C. Connor McKinney Dele J. Gerry Cedar Crest Seat M. Hodgkins F. Lambert, Jr C. Walker Newport Ted L. Berry A. Langille C Pace Star T. McInnis Crumptonian M. Robinson R. Fenno Ernest Duke R. Sears the Pelican C. Smith Dale S Port of Call L. Newton Scot's Leeldie Maplecroft H. Barker

Biddeford High faces large senior exodus in five-sport recap

The graduating Biddeford High School class will remove at least 22 seniors who starred in basketball baseball cross country football and track over four years. Notables include Ken Bissell Bob Boss Paul Chenard Bob Cote and many more who shaped the Tigers teams. Across the river Thornton Academy also loses several top players while coaching changes and field improvements at the Biddeford-Saco Elks signal ongoing local sports interest.

Biddeford High School Tigers BHS Ken Bissell Bob Boss Paul Chenard Bob Cote Bob Deans Johnny Doran Gridiron Tigers Phil Fournier Keith Gaudette Earl] Goodwin Joe Kopetski Neil Lariviere Mike Mouzas Mal Parsons Richard Paul Johnny Perrault Don Poirier Don Provost Bill Reed Norm Ruel Ray Soulard St. Louis Biddeford High Jayvees Saco Thornton Academy Jeff Griffith Colby Hall Club Brian Fynn Dick Hellige Bill Osborne Griffith Dick Nolette Bob Brown Roland la Biddeford-Saco Country Club Team 1 Phil McCallum Richard Buzz) Burnham McCallum Paul Clark E. H. Minot Francis Bell Fred B. Wheaton Emile Cote al Rosen Anthime Auger Burnham Harry S. Sawyer, Jr Fred A. Lord Sargent John Hickey Fred Last Charles Parsons H. Gillespie Amos McCallum Robert Fogg Charlie Parsons Alfred Bradford Richart Burnham Country Club

Moore Set To Defend Title Against Giulio Rinaldi

Archie Moore, aging light heavyweight champion, defends his title tonight at Madison Square Garden against Giulio Rinaldi of Italy. Moore, favored to win within five rounds, seeks a ninth defense. TV rights and gate money drive strong interest as Rinaldi aims to upset the veteran in New York.

New York Archie Moore Husky Giulio A Italy Anzio Madison Square Garden Rinaldi Archie Giulio Moore Yvon Durelle Canada Montreal National Boxing Association Massachusetts Europe Flattened Six Moore Ord Joey Maxim Maxim St. Louis Olympic Sports Palace Rome Rocky Marciano Floyd Patterson

Gillis Tops Anton In Tight Century Lanes Title Fight

Maine bowling champion Gillis rallied from deficits to top Chris Anton 1083 to 1062 at 20th Century lanes. Gillis started slow, then rolled strong with 126 and 131 strings, overcoming an early 57 pin gap and a late 32 pin swing. Referees were Hector Lerette and Louis Lachance. second half to be decided next Friday at Big 20 lanes.

Anton Maine Nick Gillis Chris Anton Hector Lerette Augusta Richard Lajuenesse Louis ‘Lachance Biddefor

Big League Stars Cap Off Rally With Ninth Inning Shot

Bubba Phillips and the Indians broke the game with a ninth inning homer delivering a 5-4 win and a 12 game lead over the Tigers. Dick Donovan pitched a 1-0 10 inning shutout over the White Sox on six hits.

Associated Press Bubba Phillips Indians Tigers Dick Donovan Senators White Sox

Saco Schoolboy Patrol Defeats Saco Troop 310 18 to 3

In a lop sided baseball game the Saco Schoolboy patrol defeated Saco Boy Scout Troop 310 by 18 to 3. Roger Sicard led the winners with a triple and two singles. Winning batteries were Mike Love and Richard Twomey, while losers’ battery included Robert Hunt Dennis Mullins and Richard Millard.

Saco Schoolboy Patrol Saco Boy Scout Troop 310 Roger Sicard Mike Love Richard Twomey Robert Hunt Dennis Mullins Richard Millard

Americans buying stereo phonograph sets outpace monaural units

Third Ear New York reports based on Electronic Industries Association data that Americans purchased nearly three times as many stereo phonograph sets as monaural instruments last year, reflecting a shift toward sound reproduction technology.

Third Ear New York Electronic Industries Association

East Biddeford Little League Opens 1961 Season at Waterhouse Field

East Biddeford Little League launches 1961 season Monday at 6 15 p m with Council Chagnon hosting last year’s champions the Elks in a ring game. Tuesday features Butlers versus Eagles as pre game ceremonies begin at 6 p m. An auxiliary raised funds by operating a refreshment stand all season. League officials include President Mike Nanes and Secretary Treasurer Bob Johnson with coaches and umpires listed. The schedule will be published next week.

East Biddeford Waterhouse Field Council Chagnon the Elks Butlers Eagles Mike Nanes Jerry Boucher Bob Johnson Lou Caron Norman Beaulieu Ed Myers Ray Gagnon Armand Bergeron Bing Laliberte Lefty

Dodgers Take Lead As Drysdale Shuts Phillies 3-1

Don Drysdale pitched four hit ball for his first win in a month as the Dodgers beat Philadelphia 3-1 to gain a half game on the Reds in the NL race. Wally Moon homered to break a 1-1 tie in the fourth. Demeter drove in a Phils run with a fourth inning double. Cardinals beat Reds 8-4 as Boyer and Musial delivered key RBIs to fuel a three-run third. Giants rally past Pirates 9-6 with Bailey three-run homer and Ceja driving in three. Cubs rally from deficits to top Braves 11-10 as Maye provides a grand slam late. Spahn takes another loss.

Associated Press Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Reds San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Homer Wally Moon Dodgers Frank Sullivan Don Demeter Drysdale Phils Cards Ken Boyer Stan Musial Jim O Toole Bob Gibson Pirates Ed Bailey Bobby Shantz ElRoy Face Bolin Bailey Giants Orlando Cea Cubs Braves Warren Spahn Moel Thacker Spahn Joe Torre Joe Adcock Ed Mathews Lee Maye Maye Bob Anderson

Autos Readied For Day-Long Le Mans Grind

The 29th Le Mans 24 hour race opens after late-night tuning in Le Mans France with more than 200000 fans expected to witness the start at 10 a.m. EST The field features Stirling Moss Maurice Trintignant Phil Hill Ritchie Ginther Briggs Cunningham and other stars as Ferrari eyes victory after fast trials led by Ginther in 4 02.8 for the speed record.

LE Mans France Europe Great Britain Stirling Moss Maurice Trintignant United States Phil Hill Santa Monica Calif Ritchie Ginther Granada Hills Briggs Cunningham Green Farms Conn Sweden Joaquim Bonnier Mexilco Ricardo Pedro Rodriguez Oliver Gendebien Belgium Ferrari Italy Germany Wolfgang von Trips Ginther

Richard Sevigny Receives Award At Wentworth Awards Day

A Biddeford student among 21 varsity baseball team members honored at Wentworth Institute awards day in Boston. Richard R. Sevigny was also one of nine to receive a sweater.

Biddeford Wentworth Institute Boston Richard R. Sevigny

NBC debate discussion guides reach schools and groups

About 250000 discussion guides are distributed weekly by NBC for The Nation's Future Saturday debates. The booklets include background research a bibliography of readings and arguments and are sent to schools and civic groups each week.

TALK New York National Broadcasting Company Nbc-Tv

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