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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

5

Yankees Rally Past Indians To Reach AL Lead

The Yankees beat Cleveland 3-2 in 11 innings to move into first place in the AL, aided by a clutch two-out single from John Blanchard after Bob Cerv stole second on a base on balls by Mantle. Mantle hit his 19th homer off Mudcat Grant, as Yanks win 13 of 15.

New York Yankees Ralph Terry Gong Cleveland Innners Indians Detroit Tigers Boston Washington Baltmore Orioles Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Minnesota Kansas City Yankees Bob Cerv John Blanchard Frank Funk Mudcat Grant Johnny Romano Mantle Grant Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Tito Francona

Yankees Top Indians In 11 Inning Tilt To Lead

Pitching by Ralph Terry and Yankee hurling beat the Indians 3-2 in 11 innings as New York moved into first place. Tommy Davis and the Dodgers stayed atop the standings with a 6-3 12th inning win over the Cubs.

Associated Press Ralph Terry Yankees Indians Yanks Tommy Davis Dodgers Los Angeles Cubs

Kiwanis edge Rotary 3 1 in West Biddeford Little League

Kiwanis pitcher Norman Paquette dominates with perfect control and seven routine chances as Kiwanis defeats Rotary 3 to 1 at Memorial Field. Beaudette collects two of Kiwanis three hits while Rotary’s Dicky Saucier allows nine walks despite 11 strikeouts.

Kiwanis Ricky Beaudette The Journal Kiwanis Ab R Hooa E Gagne Cote Miniutti Paquette Petrin G. Cote Beaudette iLaverriere Belanger Rotary Ab Hpoa E

Volunteers Prepare Pens for Pheasants at York County Club

At a trustees meeting of the York County Fish and Game club John Bryant Sr urged volunteers to build a 100 foot pen for 200 pheasant chicks supplied by the state. The club plans brush gathering to mimic a natural habitat and has raised birds to maturity with minimal losses in two years. Next meeting is June 29 at Stickney lodge with fish biologist Stuart De Roche to discuss trout survival and Richard Anderson on spraying for pest control and woodland clearance. Skeet shoots planned for July 2 with two complete fields. Thursday practice nights. Members Brad Bedard and Pete Anderson coordinating. refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kerns. Robert Cyr elected to the board of trustees.

York County Richard Anderson Donald Stanton Brad Bedard Pete Anderson Herbert Kerns Robert Cyr Board of Truces

Tobacco Chaw Helps Yankees Gain Top Spot

Ralph Terry chewed a chaw of tobacco to relax as he pitched the New York Yankees to a 3-2 11 inning win over Cleveland. He added a new faster curve learned from pitching coach Johnny Sain, lifting the Yankees into undisputed first in the American League by a slim margin. Mantle hit his 19th homer as Detroit and Cleveland chased the leaders in a tight three game set.

Cleveland Ralph Terry New York Yates New York Johnny Sain Terry Yanks Mickey Mantle Detroit

Jay Wins Eighth Straight For Reds In Pittsburgh Rout

Righthander Joey Jay earned his eighth straight win as Cincinnati overwhelmed Pittsburgh 8-1 Thursday night to stay in a second place tie with San Francisco, a half game behind the Dodgers. The Dodgers beat the Cubs 6-3 in 12 innings on Tommy Davis’s three run homer, while San Francisco topped Milwaukee 6-3. Joe Louis defeated Philadelphia. The Reds exploded for four runs in the first off loser Wilmer Mizell, and Jay (8-3) allowed eight hits, keeping the Pirates scoreless until the eighth. Dodgers had three unearned runs in the 12th on an error and a Davis homer off Barney Schultz. Giants beat Cloninger and the Braves, aided by McCovey’s two-run homer. Cardinals edged the Phillies 5-4 with a two-run double by Ray Sadecki. White left the White Sox to join Milwaukee, citing retirement to pursue bowling in Boston, but stated ongoing workouts with the Red Sox.

Ston Howard Terry Indians Vic Wertz Red Sox Jim Bunning Rightyander Bill Monbouquette Senators Ed Hobaugh Eli Grba Billy Pierce Warren Hacker Angels Associated Press Joey Jay Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Chicago Cubs Tommy Davis Milwaukee Joe Louis Philadelphia Reds Wilmer Mizell Jay Pirates Dodger Davis Barney Schultz Cubs Glen Hobbie Roger Craig Craig Johnny Podres Podres Dick Farrel Giants Willie McCovey Tony Cloninger The Brewes Joe Amalfitano Sox White Ball Club Birdie Tebbetts Braves Boston

State Bowling Title On Block At Big 20 Western Maine

Nick Gillis faces state champion Chris Anton at Big 20 Lanes Scarborough this evening in a two half title match. Gillis leads by 21 pins after last week’s first half at 20th Century lanes. first half scores were Gillis 1083 Anton 1062. A large Biddeford fan delegation will attend as Gillis seeks his fifth state crown on rival home lanes.

Nick Gillis Jony Twin City Pauline Thibault Cheryl Nick Gillis Western Maine Scarborough Chris Anton Gillis Anton Biddeford

Hogan Not Expected To Win Fifth Open

The feature on Ben Hogan, at age 48, noted as the sentimental favorite to win a fifth U S Open while experts doubted his chances. It highlighted his putting struggles, recent round of 71, and comments on whether a 284 score could win. Also included a brief regional note about Laos and its border context with Red China and North Vietnam.

Hogan Ben ‘Hogan Byrron Nelson Ben Nelson Splinter Hogan Ted Williams Denver

Camden Rockland Little League Score Mystery

Camden defeated Rockland by a wide margin as scorekeepers puzzled over an extra run. A base coach reportedly crossed the plate after following a teammate around the bases, producing an unneeded tally. The game's outcome remained decisive for Camden.

Camden Rockland

Alexander Named Glen Cove Naval Architecture Administrator

ALEXANDER NAMED GLEN COVE, N.Y. AP Dr William T Alexander a Maine native and Brunswick High graduate has been named administrator of the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture. He has served on the Northeastern University faculty for 35 years. Only 3 per cent of Algeria's land is suitable for agriculture.

Alexander Glen Cove N.Y William T. Alexander North Harpswell Maine Brunswick High Webb Institute of Naval Architecture Northeastern University

White Happy About Trade To Milwaukee Braves Return

Boston catcher Sammy White sails for Los Angeles to join the Milwaukee Braves on a comeback bid. The 33 year old, who retired rather than be traded to Cleveland for Russ Nixon, expresses real excitement about returning to baseball.

Boston Sammy White Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles White Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Russ Nixon Braves

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