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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

Page

6

Four Way Battle Forms Early In US Open

Oakmont Pa AP a dozen players within three strokes of defending champion Gene Littler after one round of the 62nd U S Open led by Littler at 69 a 2 under par Palmer Player Nicklaus and others remained within striking distance as the big four battled and Bobby Nichols and Bob Rosburg trailed by one stroke with many others close behind Littler praised his short game while Palmer and Player struggled with putting and Nicklaus showed early birdies but cooled later

Oakmont Gene Littler Littler Arnold Palmer Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Oakmont Country Club Palmer Player Nickalus Bobby Nichols Bob Rosburg Billy Maxwell Frank Boynton J. C. Goosie Bobby Schoener Bethlehem Nicklaus Gene Francis New York John Gueenther Reading Canada Stan Leonard Sam Snead Arnold

Boxers Clash Across Oceans Darkly in Reports

The Associated Press summary notes a Miami lightweight junior Grant from Miami outpointing Sweet Jim Robinson of Kansas City over six rounds in a late night bout. A Glasgow card lists John Cowboy McCormack at 164 facing Henry Hank at 163 from Detroit in a separate match.

Associated Press Miami Fla Junior Grant Jimmy Robinson Kansas City Glasgow Scotland John ‘Cowboy’ McCormack Ag Oo Henry Hank Detroit

Gypsy Jack Aims for Second Lewiston Win Tonight

Gypsy Jack ridden by Loring Norton seeks a second straight Lewiston Raceway victory in the sixth race after a fast season debut. The six year old gelding drew post seven, facing strong early-season competition as leaders deepened the meet standings with Norton among six drivers chasing three more wins to claim top driver honors.

Lewiston Gypsy Jack Loring Norton Falmouth Lewiston Raceway Lewiston Oval Norton al Lanzgille Buddy Reed

Biddeford Minor League Draggins edge in sixth inning

In Biddeford baseball, the Draggins scored in the sixth with a crucial x-Hit for x-Hit for Draggins and a y-Hit for Belleteuille in the sixth. Gregoire earned the win to move to 2-0 while Grenier took the loss. Key players included Fecteau and D. Grenier with two-base hits and Poulin hitting a home run.

Draggins Belleteuille Lemire Hebert Fecteau D. Grenier Poulin Gregoire Gervais Michaud Demers Labranche Peas Eeeeene Gagne Rene Hpoa Tanguay D. Bernier P . Ut Seer Lamb Giguere Beaudoin Droggins Grenier Bellefeuille

Trotters and Pacers Meet Opens at Mohawk Track

Horse racing card lists eight races from Race One to Race Nine with Class C and D divisions. Jockeys and owners include N Murray, R Kellogg, A Langille, J Hanson, L Buckley, and G Reed. Purses range from 300 to 550 dollars.

Mohawk Mite R. Smith N. Murray April Budlong N. MacDonald Susie Sister B. Rhodes Stormy Harold A. Langille Steve Volo W. Pike Red Wingay E. Griffin Graham Abbe E. Ballou E. Britt Joe Colby R. Kellogg Prince Gallon W. Hazen Royal Amborse Sadie Scott J. McKenay H. Renaud Morris R. McCaleb Little Joe Ben J. Hanson D.V. Scotty J. Vanidestine Keziah A. Miles L. Norton B. Smith Nile M. Keene Early Hill J. Winters C. Crawford Dale F. Woodbury G. Reed Chris Averill No Boy Q. McKinney Betty Quinton Jeff Todd A. Nason la Ben Betty Scott L. C. Buckley Sidney Gallon D. Gordon Dicky Max Worthy C. Walker Weston D. Richards Easton Hanover F. Harmon C. Killam Mite Lucy Volo Son O'Darnley Dale S Glenbrook

Twins Schedule Practice and Game This Weekend

The Biddeford Saco Twins, 1-1, will hold a practice tonight at Alum Ni field at 6 15 led by Wilbur Bernier. A practice game with the Owen-Davis Legion, featuring twin city high school stars, is set for Saturday at 2 at the same field.

Biddeford Saco Twins Alumni Field Mgr Wilbur Bernier Owen- Davis Legion Twin City High School

Second Round Slate Set For Softball League

The Biddeford Saco Softball League reveals the second round schedule with multiple games across Memorial and Elks fields. Key matchups include York Heel, Roy & Perreault, Saco Tanning, Merchants, Le Voltigeur, Cyanamids, Rochambeau Club, and Springvale KC through June and July with a memorial week noted.

Biddeford-Saco York Heel Roy & Perreault Saco Tanning Merchants le Voltigeur Rochambeau Cyanamids Elks Springvale KC Ellis v. Rochambeau Club Voltigeur Roy & Perre Merchants Express Rochambeau Club York Hee Merchants Exp Saco Tanane Elks v. le Voltigeur Memorial Field Elks Field

Reds blank Giants as Jay dominates with 3 hits allowed

Joey Jay of Cincinnati limited San Francisco to three hits and one walk as the Reds blanked the Giants 8-0 for a second straight night. Frank Robinson homered and singled twice in three official plate appearances, driving in four and scoring twice in the Reds win.

Joey Jay Reds Cincinnati San Francisco Frank Robinson Houston Colts New York Mets Giants

Twins edge Angels as pennant race tightens

In the American League tight race the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Lenny Green's two-out ninth inning RBI single, Jim Kaat the winner. New York Yankees trail by a half game after a 32-22 mark while the Twins sit 36-25. Washington, Kansas City, Baltimore, and Cleveland also won or lost as Chicago faltered.

Associated Press Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Cleveland Indans Chicago White Sox Minnesota Los Angeles Angels Lennie Green Yanks Twins Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Kansas City White Sox Jim Gentile Baltimore Boston Detroit Art Fowler Green Zoilo Versalles Jim Kaat Danny O'Connell Athletics Chicago Joel Horlen Ed Charles Manny Jimenez Jerry Lumpe Gordon Jones Gentile

Eagles rally to defeat Council Chagnon in East Biddeford game

East Biddeford Little League at Waterhouse field saw the Eagles surge from an early deficit to lead 8-4 after a five-run fifth. Lausier cleared the bases with a homer as Laliberte and Arcand combined on the mound to limit the opposition to four hits.

Council Chagnon Eagles Biddeford Waterhouse Field Lausier Laliberte Arcand Lagles Ab Lacerte Lauzier G. Laliberte Coun Chagnon Ab Hpoa Belanger White Trottier Townsend Lajeunesse iGarnache SS Amand Poirier Murphy Aom Nolette Rizas Boucher West Biddeford White Stars The Journal May Street Field Paul Camire Roland Gobeil White Star Parenteau Labelle Bouffard DRM Boca Journal Ab R Hoca E Bernier Eagles White L. Cantara R. Gobeil Pss Dutremble Sse I. Gomett Girard Throumoulos Cantara Wee Bisissc Saco-Old Orchard Grace Fanning Westburg Boucouvalas Stackpole Ween Owen.Davis iTucker Cobb Pacquette Runnel Lacroix Owen Davis Lane Tucker Doyle Pike Grace Caras Pine Gilliis Labbe

Young Monterrey Boys Set for Sunday Bullfight Local Ring

A 10 and 11 year old pair from Monterrey, Eloy Cavazos and Gilberto Sanchez, will perform in the Nuevo Laredo bull ring Sunday in a mano a mano bout to fight four bulls. They have 26 fights in three years and have killed nine bulls each, earning 5000 pesos per appearance. Their rise is supported by impresario Lauro Longoria and driven by Eloy’s bullring father, with prior appearances across several cities in Mexico.

Laredo Times Associated Press Nuevo Laredo Mex Monterrey Eloy Cavazos Gilberto Sanchez Mexico Impressario Lauro Longoria Eloy Saltillo San Luis Piedras Negras Sabinas Tapmico Ciudad Victoria Acapulco Puebla

Standings Highlight Tight AL Race and Patchy Week

The American League standings show New York leading at 32 22 with Minnesota close behind at 32 24 and Los Angeles at 31 26. Other teams include Baltimore 29 31, Kansas City 28 33, Boston 24 33, Washington 21 37, and Chicago 28 33 in the West. Highlights list results: Baltimore 7 Boston 4, Minnesota 5 Los Angeles 4, Washington 4 Cleveland 3, Kansas City 11 Chicago 8. Also schedule notes and Thursday results appear alongside casual cooking tips about boneless smoked shoulder butt and trimming ham fat for baking.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B New York Minnesota Cleveland Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Boston Washington Detroit San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Houston Philadelphia

NL Leaders Humbled by Second Straight Shutout

The Cincinnati Reds blanked the San Francisco Giants 8-0 for a second straight three-hit shutout. Milwaukee Braves toppled Dodgers 7-1 as Bob Shaw notches win eight. Pirates win sixth straight 6-3 over Cubs to narrow gap. Giants lose Billy Pierce to an ankle injury for about 12 days. Henry Aaron hits his 12th homer. Mets fall 10-2 to Houston.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Bob Shaw Dodgers Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Stan Williams Henry Aaron Cubs Billy Williams Ron Santo Don Hoak Bob Friend Pirates Dick Ellsworth Houston Mets Carl Warwick Jay Hook Bob Bruce Colts

Junior Bowlers State Banquet Set For Sunday

The Little Lassie bowling leagues and the Boys' and Girls High School leagues with the Little Fellas circuit hold their annual banquet Sunday at 4 30 p m in Rochambeau hall. Parents should contact Nick Gillis by Saturday evening for attendance. Ninety five trophies will be awarded after a successful year.

Alley Cats Jokers Olympia Fruit Nick Gillis Little Lassie Rochambeau Hall Little Fellas Junor Janes

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