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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1962

Page

6

Gardner Traded To Boston To Fill Infield Gap

Boston Red Sox acquire Billy Gardner from the Yankees for outfielder Tom Umphlett as Chuck Schilling’s injury leaves a 30 day layoff. Gardner, 33, has appeared in four games this season and boosts bench depth while the Sox face the Orioles with Ike Delock pitching versus Jack Fisher.

Boston Boston Red Sox Billy Gardner New York Yankees Gardner Chuck Schilling Sox Tom Umphlett Seattle

Kirkland Hopes New Style Will Raise Cleveland Batting

Willie Kirkland aims for a .280 average with Cleveland in the pennant chase. He drove in five runs with a homer and double in Boston, boosting his series line to .409 with three homers, 13 runs, and eight runs scored. He adjusted his grip to choke up the bat, then renewed success continued under Jim Perry who pitched a seven hit shutout as Cleveland won the series four games to one.

New York Giants Baltimore Gardner Washington New York Minnesota Twins Sox Yankees Ray Scarborough Cleveland Boston Pumpsie Breen Schilling Jim Gentile Ike Delock Orioles Jack Fisher Willie Kirkland Indians Jim Perry Kirkland Perry Boston Yesteray Willie Tasby

Night boxing results from AP reports abroad and in Boston

Kenny Lane outpointed Tommy Tibbs 137 14 to 132 14 in Muskegon while Willie Stevenson outpointed Sid Prior 143 to 142 in Sydney with awards noted in Boston.

Associated Press Boston Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Tommy Tibbs Sydney Australia Willie Stevenson Sid Prior

Yankee Orioles clash over beaning sparks tense day at the stadium

In a chaotic Yankee Stadium melee after Baltimore rookie John Powell was beaned, managers Houk and Hitchcock traded accusations about headhunting. Roger Maris slammed Hobie Landrith while police restored order as Powell was hospitalized but later not seriously hurt. Orioles won 5 3 as Bud Daley left after five innings.

Roger Landrith Charley Berry Houk Hitchcock Roberts Maris Daley Pises Elston Howard Powell Howard

Bean Balls Trigger Ejections In Orioles Yankees Brawl

Orioles rookie John Powell was hit on the head by Bud Daley in the fourth inning as Baltimore beat New York 5-3. A benches-clearing melee followed with Yankee manager Ralph Houk restrained while Orioles boss Billy Hitchcock faced off.

Associated Press Baltimore New York Yankees Yankee Ralph Houk Orioles Billy Hitchcock John Boog Powell Bud Daley Robin Roberts Roger Maris

Bruins pleased with draft pickups and trades

Boston Bruins executives tout acquisitions in NHL meetings including Guy Gendron Warren Godfrey and Ed Johnston along with Irv Spencer and Larry McNabb. Coach Phil Watson cites goaltending and right defense as priorities and forecasts competitive lineup moves to bolster attack and stability.

Boston Boston Bruins Guy Gendron Warren Godfrey Walter Brown Bruins Phil Watson Gendron Godfrey Ed Johnston Irv Spencer Larry McNabb Bob Perre Hershey Watson Don Head Bruce Gamble Perreault Johnston Ted Green Pat Stapleton Ed Westfall Detroit Chicago Dollard St. Laurent

False Step Favored In Yonkers International Pace

False Step the New Zealand pacer owned by Jack Dreyfus Jr. is the 3-1 favorite for the $50,000 International Pace at Yonkers Raceway. Eight horses race the 1 1 2 mile event with James Scott the Australian star and Patch Work the New Zealand mare among contenders. Other posts include Stormy Dream and Stephan Smith with odds ranging from 4-1 to 6-1. next races in the series are $65,000 Good Time Pace on June 21 and $75,000 National Championship Pace on June 28.

Yonkers N.Y False Step New Zealand Yonkers Raceway James Scott Ray Fitzpatrick Sydney Patchwork Percy A. Watson Methven N. Z Jack Dreyfus Jr New York Stormy Dream Stephan Smith

York County Sportsmen Plan Down East Skeet Shoot

The York County Fish and Game association prepares for the Down East Skeet shoot at Goodwins Mills on July 1. Members plant wild rice as waterfowl feed around Wadleigh pond and along the Saco river while opposing a proposed boat tax hike. Steve Stanton of Saco instructed on shotgun handling and Morris E. Moulton of Waterboro was welcomed as a new member.

York County Fish and Game Association Goodwins Mills Wadleigh Pond Saco River York County Association Steve Stanton Saco Dorris E. Moulton Waterboro

Teleprompter bids record for Patterson Liston bout rights

Teleprompter Corp offered a record 1.7 million dollars for the ancillary rights to the Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout in Chicago on September 22. Promoter Tom Bolan of Championship Sports said two rivals made smaller bids and noted the Patterson Johansson bout sold for 800 thousand. Bolan said his group may also handle the ancillary rights themselves, covering radio TV and movie rights.

New York Teleprompter Corp Sonny Liston Chicago Tom Bolan Teleprompter’s Patterson-Ingemar Johansson Bolan Championship Sports

Indians Rout Red Sox 10-0 for Tie in AL Standings

Jim Perry limited Boston to seven hits as Cleveland built a 10-0 victory to pull even for second in the American League. Dick Stuart homered twice, one inside the park, driving five RBIs for the Pirates in a 6-1 win over the Cubs.

Jim Perry Indians Boston Cleveland Dick Stuart Pirates Chicago Cubs

Babe Ruth League Trials Set Tonight

Two Babe Ruth League announcements in Saco set tryouts for tonight at 6 at Saco Memorial field and final registration for players Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Saco Recreation Center Pleasant Street. Open to Saco boys 13 to 15, registration tomorrow night is required to play. If successful, league may enter official Babe Ruth play next season.

Saco Memorial Field Saco Recreation Center Pleasant Street Saco

Johnny Longden Still Rides At 55 After Victory Run

Hall of fame jockey Johnny Longden, aged 55, remains active and has ridden mounts that earned a combined $21,118,727 through 1961, reflecting a career marked by longevity and high earnings.

Johnny Longden

Phillies spoil Cardinals streak with 8-5 win

Philadelphia breaks St Louis seven game run as Don Demeter and John Callison power a 12 hit attack. Demeter belts a solo shot in the fifth and Callison delivers a three run pinch homer in the seventh to beat Curt Simmons. Jack Hamilton earns the win.

Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Pennul St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Phils San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Skein Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs New York Mets Houston San Francisco Cincinnati Don Demeter John Callison Cards Curt Simmons Demeter Callison Jack Hamilton Dick Stuart Pirates Joe Gibbon Simmons Mets Colts al Jackson Dick Farrell

Littler Favored In National Open At Oakmont

Gene Littler emerging as betting favorite for the U S Open at Oakmont after quick Open season wins in New Jersey. Arnold Palmer suffers a severe finger injury while Cary Middlecoff backs Littler as the likely champion on a demanding 6894 yard course. Palmer heals with bandaged finger, Littler praised for accurate driving and steady putting as field prepares for the first round.

Oakmont Gene Littler Littler Arnold Palmer Cary Middlecoff Oakmont Country Club Memphis New Jersey Clinton Oakland Hills Country Club Birmingham Mich Gary Player Jackie Burke Ben Hogan Palmer Latrobe

Twi Golf Twilight league ends first round at Biddeford Saco CC

The first round of the Biddeford Saco Country Club twilight golf league concluded last week with players posting steady scores and teams beginning to emerge as early contenders for the championship.

Biddeford Saco Country Club

Edgewood Rusty Aims to Break Lewiston Trot Record

Lewiston Maine harness horse Edgewood Rusty seeks to beat the 2.0542 track trotting mark set by La Barient in 1936. A Wednesday night time trial between races two and three offers a $200 purse if the trotter, trained by Russ Smith and owned by B. F. Steele and L. W. Lyford, succeeds. Rusty has shifted from pace to trot this season after early qualification races and a recent 2:07 4-5 qualifying win, with five starts in 2:13 1-5 or faster and a record of four wins in six starts.

Lewiston Edgewood Rusty Maine Lewiston Raceway la Barient Harry Brusie Russ Smith B. F. Steele Bangor L. W. Lyford Brewer

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