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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1962
Page
7
Gene Littler of San Diego wins the Golf Classic in Clifton with a $100,000 prize, signaling a strong bid for a repeat U.S. Open at Oakmont. Littler, a top contender, follows a history of near-Hogan repeats and exudes confidence after securing the win on Sunday.
Golf star Billy Littler roared to a 5 under par 66 at Upper Montclair Country Club to win the Open by four strokes over Jack Nicklaus. Littler finished 13 under par at 275, while Nicklaus closed with 70 for 277 as Wes Ellis and Don Finsterwald tied for third at 280. Palmer struggled despite a 60, ending with 290. Sam Snead faded after a strong halfway mark, finishing at 284.
A catalog of classic autos includes models from 1954 to 1960 with details on body style, drive, transmission, and color. Vehicles listed include Valiant 1960 four door, Chevrolet Bel Air 1959 four door, Ford Fairlane 1959 four door, Mercury Custom 1958 blue four door, Mercury Commuter 1958 five or six passenger wagon, Dodge Royal 1957 four door, Buick Special Convertible 1957, Buick Super Riviera 1957 coupe, Buick Century 1956 hardtop, Ford Fairlane 1956 four door, Plymouth Belvedere 1956 hardtop, Buick Special Riviera 1955 hardtop, Mercury Monterey 1955 hardtop, Customline 1955 two door, Chevrolet 210 1955 two door, Oldsmobile Super 88 1954 club convertible, Chevrolet 210 1954 four door, Ford Ranch Wagon 1954.
Maj Georges R Guay of Biddeford was named a distinguished graduate at the United States Air Force command and staff college ceremonies at Maxwell AFB Alabama. Senator Howard W Cannon spoke as graduates completed nine months of intermediate level education. Guay will be reassigned to MacDill AFB Florida. He attended St Frederick College Drummondville Pa and the University of Maryland, son of Nellie Jariz, with wife Barbara Nichols and three children.
Summary of top performers in major league baseball leaders across batting runs and fielding lists. Includes players such as Alou and Cepeda for San Francisco, Musial for St Louis, Mays for San Francisco, plus Wills Davis and Brock among others. Pitching leaders feature Purkey and Pierce with decision totals and percentages, Koufax and Drysdale tallies in strikeouts.
Summary of season batting and pitching leaders with multiple players tied or leading in at bats runs hits and doubles. Notable standouts include Rollins Minnesota and Robinson Chicago atop at bats and hits while Gentile Baltimore and Wagner Los Angeles lead home runs with 15. Pitching leaders include Donovan Cleveland and Foytack Detroit with .800 records and Pascual Minnesota with 74 strikeouts.
A metal drawer handle should be screwed into the side of the stepladder at the balance point when lifted. This provides easier transportation and improves stability during movement.
An old boy, Jamie S. F. Dyer, was killed Sunday after running into a street and being struck by a car. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dyer of Waterboro. The family was visiting relatives in Limerick at the time of the crash.
Umpire teams and field schedules outline fixtures at Memorial and Elks fields. Tonight Saco Tanning faces Martel and Tanguay while Vol tigeur meets Elks with Lajeunesse and Goulet. Tuesday Merchants Express plays Elks, Wednesday Roy and Perreault duel Spring Vale. Thursday open for postponements. end of first round.
St Andre High School in Maine held graduation ceremonies with a Silver Jubilee theme marking 25 years since founding. Msgr. Aime Giguere gave salutations and the commencement address as awards were announced including nursing and business scholarships, and several special honors. The New England interscholastic track meet at Bowdoin College saw Connecticut and Massachusetts dominate with Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire in pursuit. O'Dell, Hamlett, Tetreault among record breakers.
Batting leaders with 15 at bats or more are listed including B Gagne R&P 2116 and . Holland e tMme Faucher Elks 15 3 9 .600 . Ross Springvale 17 8 10 .588 . Tanguay ME 24 11 13 .842 . Dion Merchants 15 6 8 .533 . Fleurant R&P 19 7 10 .526 . Caron Am. Cy 7 7 13 14 2 .519. Base hits note multiple players with 14. two base hits by Dewitt York and others. home runs by Caron Am Cy 6 and B Gagne 5. RBIs led by Caron 17 and Dewitt 13. stolen bases listed. note covers games through June 7 with May 29 exception.
The VFW Auxiliary held its final whist party of the season yesterday in Biddeford city building. Jeannette Curro earned the high score with several runners up named, Blanche Milliken had the low score, and Laurette Dubreuil collected the low ace of hearts. Corinne Martin won ace of hearts, Clara Demers the special prize, with Laurette Dubreuil taking the mystery award. Lunch followed, organized by Jeannette Curro and Flora Poirier.
Biddeford police corralled three horses roaming Pool street early Sunday. Captain Philip Poirier and Officer Alphonse Faucher chased them to the Emery school yard where they were cornered and tied before owner Gerard Laverriere of West Street was contacted.
The Saco Rebekah lodge held its June meeting in Saco Odd Fellows hall with Miss Jessie Clark presiding. A Salvation Army fund drive donation was approved and a Maine Grand Lodge event set for July 8 at Camp Neofa Montville with a chicken barbecue, church service, and Pine Tree Theta Rhcan exhibition. Members were advised to travel via Route 3 to Liberty with signs to the camp. next meeting July 14.
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