Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1962

Page

6

Lions end Bagley’s in fifth straight win in league

Old Orchard Beach Lions broke a 4 4 tie with a five run rally in the last inning to beat Bagley’s 5 0 in a top result. Don Pushaw led the offense with three hits including a homer driving in three runs as Fournier Lemay Hogan Pushaw Labbe DeAngelis Migner contributed in the box score for the Lions.

GBL Lions Owen Davis Boucouvalas Bagleys Ink SO Western Auto Owen- Davis Badlev's H R Pet. Grace Bouc Lane O. D Pushaw Tucker O.D Caddigan But Lemay Hogan Labbe DeAngelis Migner

Indians Sweep Yankees in Major League Rollercoaster Revival

Cleveland crowds roar as the Indians surge to lead the American League by two games after a four game sweep of the New York Yankees. Attendance hits 70,918 as Detroit and Kansas City also post wins. Red Sox slump. Major league figures 251,752 paid admissions.

Cleveland Indians Tribe New York Yankees Bill Veeck and Co Yanks New York Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Chicago Kansas City Tigers Detroit Boston Purnal Goldy Ike Delock Twins Dave Wickersham Norm Siebern Jack Kralick Baltimore Washington Senators Jerry Adair Hoyt Wilhelm Jerry Kindall Bubba Phillips Jim Mahoney Bill Stafford Dick Donovan Willie Kirkland Jim Coates

Worm Turns On Reds In Philadelphia routs and pennant chase

The Phillies rout the Reds 7-2 as Roy Sievers and Don Demeter drive in five runs. The Dodgers snap a losing streak with a 6-2 win over Houston while the Giants top the Cardinals 6-3. Mets drop two to the Cubs, Brock belts a Polo Grounds homer, and Ernie Banks ties in another Chicago win.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phils Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Roy Sievers Don Demeter Jim O'Toole Gene Mauche Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Walter O’malley Ray Washburn Red Schoendienst Brock Polo Grounds Ernie Banks Billy Williams Santo Vinegar Bend Mizell

British Racers Lead Field In Belgian Classic

Jimmy Clark of Britain won the Belgian Automobile Grand Prix at Francorchamps driving a Lotus, setting an average 131.895 mph for 1,500cc cars. Graham Hill, BRM, finished second. Phil Hill, Ferrari, third. Ricardo Rodriguez, Ferrari, fourth. The 32-lap, 280.362 mile race lasted 2 hours 10 minutes 35.3 seconds with 19 starters and 11 finishers. Belgium’s Willy Maresse and Trevor Taylor collided late but escaped serious injury.

Phil Hill Belgium Willy Mairesse Trevor Taylor Britain

Indians Hit Consecutive Home Runs In Opener

Major League Stars Jerry Kindall Bubba Phillips and Jim Mahoney lead Indians to a doubleheader sweep over New York 6-1 and 6-3 before a crowd of 70 918 at Cleveland. Jack Sanford and Giants beat the Cardinals 6-3 on the mound.

Associated Press Jerry Kindall Bubba Phillips Jim Mahoney Indians Cleveland New York Jack Sanford Giants Cardinals

Small Fry Pin Kings Feted At Annual Loop Banquet

The Little Lassies' bowling leagues held their third annual banquet at the Rochambeau half Sunday afternoon. Over a hundred bowlers and guests attended and a turkey dinner was served. The Bowlerettes won the Little Lassies Class A championship and each member received a trophy. Members included Jo-Ann Busse and Linda Busse. Individual awards went to Connie Bisson and Lind Petit. Six teams formed the Class AB league, with Spares winning and others placing. high double went to Patricia Kelleher, high single to Charlotte Loranger. The Alley Cats won Girls' High School crown and Jokers took Boys' High School. Four teams comprised that league. John Tilton earned high average and high triple. Olympia Fruit won the Little Fellas league crown, with Norm Gadbois and Ronnie Tanguay among top honorees. Nick Gillis served as master of ceremonies.

Little Lassies Rochambeau Jo- Ann Busse Linda Busse Madeleine Roy Carmen Lehoux Priscilla Dube Sandra Baiguy Diane Dube Patricia Kelleher Charlotte Loranger Alley Cats Jokers Ber Priscilla Beaudoin Claire Guertin Jeanne Paul Madeleine Labrecque Olympia Fruit Richard Gillis Ronnie Vose Reynald Souliere Norman Guignard A. F. Letellier & Son Crystal Bottling Doran's Pharmacy Norm Gadbois Ronnie Tanguay Little Fellas Nick Gillis

Baseball School Planned For Biddeford Youths

Biddeford Memorial field will host summer baseball and basketball schools led by Director Bob Cote with John Perrault as assistant. Programs run in two age groups, one hour daily for four weeks, baseball from June 25 to July, and basketball starting July 23. Registration available at Memorial Field this midweek.

Bob Cote Biddeford Memorial Field John Perrault Providence College Biddeford High School Little Leagues Biddeford Cote Memorial Field

Owen-Davis Opens 11-0 Win At Falmouth

Owen-Davis Legion opened the 192 season with an 11-0 victory over Falmouth at Falmouth post. Ken Chenard and Dan Caouette combined for one hit allowed in six-plus innings. Trottier powered the offense with a triple and a homer, Belanger added a double and two singles.

Owen-Davis Legion Falmouth Ken Chenard Dan Caouette Norm Trottier Charlie Belanger Chenard Caouette Trottier Belanger Ken Pike Spear Taylor Lane Owen Bob Kimball Boys State Owen Davis M. Rueben P. Twomey P. Tilton R—M. Rueben Hurrell Martin K. Chenard K— Lane Kloth Bickford Laplante B. Callahan Sb—Twomey Bb—Copeland So— Copeland Ho—Copeland Copeland U—Redmond

Fellowship Picnic Set For Tomorrow

The Women's Fellowship of the Second Congregational White church in Biddeford will hold its annual all day picnic tomorrow at Mrs. David Shaw's Hills Beach home. Luncheon is at noon, with social time afterward. Transportation may be arranged through Fellowship president Mrs. Alfred Wilcox.

Second Congregational Biddeford David Shaw Hills Beach Alfred Wilcox

Twins Go On Rampage To Sink Portland Pilots

A 13 hit outburst powered the Biddeford Saco Twins to a 12 to 2 victory over the Portland Pilots at Alumni Field. Szumita pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts, aided by a four run second inning and a six run sixth. The win improves the Twins to two and one. Wilbur Bernier announced a Thursday practice at 6 p.m. at Alumni Field.

Biddeford-Saco Twins Portland Pilots Alumni Field Twins Wally Szumita Hilary Mahaney Ron Labonte Jackie Chenard Butch Chenard Pilots Dolley Owens Labonte Norm Sylvester Szumita Bill Soucy Guy Garon Soucy Mahaney Garon Oscar Cloutier Mer Wilbur Bernier J. Chenard Sylvester B. Chenard Portland Ab Hooa E S& B-S Twins Portland Cloutier Jim O'Malley Pases B-S Twins Little Dolleg Lo Langelier Anderson

Gorham Raceway Opens With Star Studded Inaugural Pace

Gorham Raceway begins its five week harness racing season tonight with nine nightly races through July 21 at Gorham plant. The inaugural pace features Tarletta and Tidemite among new top contenders, plus recent Maine winners Prince Boy Billyern Volo and Don Star. An enlarged paddock and three quintella races accompany the daily double format on race cards.

Gorham Sandy Dandy D. Cote Sonny Abben E. Griffin Gideon L. Norton A. Langille Spencer King C. Smith Shadydale Lady E. Learned R. Gartley Mabel Scott R. Truitt Sherwood Lass D. Richards Armonur Pick G. Sadovsky Lynda Springwood Davy Golddust F. Jamieson Bay State Max H. McKenney Michael Moraka W. Pease Ency Volo V. Holden Frere Dares R. Kellogg Danny Boy Hanes L. Bubier Senator Fingo F. Inman Willomb R. Wing Harvey Pointer Harmon Mahoney Hanover S. Hamilton the Buckeye Kid Shadydale Precise Hermes Spud Shadydale Topper G. Reed Dudley H. R. Smith Gorham Raceway Maine Tarletta Charles and Harry Simonson Bridgewater Yonkers Raceway Tidemite Charles Farmer Rochester N. H New England Billyern Volo Don Star

Race Nine Class D-1 Pace Scripted Field

The lineup lists Shangri La Pete B Smith Dyer's Dot O Gordon Homestretch Justy A Nason Silver Dexter A Tweedie Pistol Pete F Woodbury Gayle Haven R Gartley Chief T F Smith Ency H V Holden in a $350 purse race raced at Shangri La.

B. Smith Dyer Dot O. Gordon Justy A. Nason Silver Dexter A. Tweedie F. Woodbury Gayle Haven R. Gartley F. Smith Ency H V. Holden

Maine golfers prize tips at Beach tourney

A field of 69 competed in the Maine State Golf association weekly amateur handicap at Old Orchard Beach Country Club. Low gross honors were shared by Jim Veno and Russ Prosser with 77. Veno, Orono, is the state schoolboy champion and plans to defend his crown tomorrow over the same links. Press is a University of Maine varsity golfer. In Class A low net ties, Jim Tierney led at 85-71, with Francis Brennan and Mickey Ellis both 82-71. Class B low gross tied Ed Miniutti and Stan Lowell at 87, Robert Dubois posted low net 89-70. Best ball winners were Bob Picard and Dubois with 79-65. Next week moves to Cape Arundel course with times arranged before 6 p.m. Friday.

Maine State Golf Association Old Orchard Beach Country Club Jim Veno Russ Prosser Penobscot Valley Country Club Veno Orono Press University of Maine Jim Tierney Old Orchard Beach Tierney Francis Brennan Riverside Mickey Ellis Ed Miniutti Biddeford- Saco Country Club Stan Lowell Robert Dubois Sanford Bob Picard Dubois Miniutti John McGonnigle Biddeford-Saco CC McGonnigle Wil Nadeau Biddeford- Saco CC Cape Arundel Kennebunkport

RADIO OPERATOR TRAINING ADVERTISEMENT

Radio operators needed for government licensed positions across railroads ships police and emergency services. Young men in the area are invited to write for free interview details with name age education address and phone to Central Technical Institute Box 10 c/o Biddeford Saco Journal.

Central Technical Institute Box 10 c/o Biddeford- Saco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Little Lassie Bowling League Rochambeau Hall Doris Rocray Patricia Beaudoin Patricia Paquette Jo-Ann Busse Connie Bisson Madeline Roy Lorraine Petit Sullivan Buffin Roberge Bagley Ab Martin Leavitt Simkowitz Lamontange Mondor Seeuee Sherman Paquette Gagnon Reef Bag Sherman Bolduc Buffum Fournier Sulliv Victors THE Siebern Joe Azcue Wickersham Wilhelm Dodgers St. Louis Tom Haller Pittsburgh Warren Spahn Milwaukee Harvey Haddix Braves Jinx Mets New York Mets Chicago Cubs Cubs Lou Brock Ron Santo Jack Baldse Paul Brown Connie Earl ‘Malden Anni Frank Sinatra Shirley MacLaine Cules Rosalind Russell Tack Hawkins Maximitan Schell Ee Richard Beymer Frederick Brisson City TheAtre New Policy AT City Theatre Gorgo Jonathan Drake United Case Scarboro Laurence Harvey Geraldine Page Summer John Wayne, Sophia Loren “Legend OF the Lost Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Owen-Davis R. Pinkos Eeteeerree Journal Trotters Pacers Kennebunk U. 8 S. Rt. 1 Kennebunk, Maine the Hustler Paul Newman Piper Laurie Audie Murphy Gary Crosby Ea Husary ED & Frank Used Cars, Inc Jeep Division Elm Street Biddeford, Maine
Search Courier

Search the Biddeford Saco Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Biddeford Saco Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication