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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

5

Bauer Debut Lifts A's Past Yankees 4 3

Kansas City rallied to defeat the New York Yankees 4 to 3 as Hank Bauer began his tenure as A's manager with a win. Norm Siebern and pinch hitter Wes Covington hit ninth inning homers to seize victory. Biebern, a former Yankee, contributed two hits and drove in a run for Kansas City.

Associated Press Kansas City Hank Bauer New York Yankees Norm Siebern Wes Covington Cleveland Chicago Detroit Yankees Tigers Cincinati Bauer Joe Charles Finon Kansas New York Biebern Yankee Yank Johnson Roland Sheldon Ralph Hout Luis Bauer Mic Picking Covington Wes

Little League Moms Plan Rummage Sale in Saco

A group of Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League mothers organizes a rummage sale at AMVETS hall Spring Street Saco Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mothers not yet contacted should reach Mrs Laurie's concessions stand or her home. They also vote 25 cent monthly dues for July and August and plan a July 27 28 food sale. The group meets under chairwoman Mrs Spaulding with Pauline Pike elected treasurer and several collectors named.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League Amvets Hall Spring Street Saco Spaulding Pauline Pike Ursula Sanborn Lorraine Lamarre Louise Meneene Mea Ur Urbain Gagne Nason, Ing Ana Sera Welter Onn Grace

Elks Riot For Ten In Fifth To Fuel Win

The Elks exploded for 10 runs in the fifth inning at Memorial field to beat Voltigeur 13-9 in a Biddeford Softball League game. Despite only three hits in the big inning, five errors and six walks helped insulation, as 14 Elks crossed home plate during the frame. An odd seventh inning saw a liner to center field then a quick return to first base on a nonchalant out.

Memorial Field Elks Biddeford Voltigeur Alert Muff Faucher

Quinn Blasts Huge Bonus Payments For Youngsters

Philadelphia General Manager John Quinn blasts large signing bonuses offered to high school players. He calls for a free agent draft to curb spending and suggests adopting a system similar to pro football. Quinn argues the current path prompts unchecked bidding and echoes desire for tighter controls without admitting an economy move.

Philadelphia John Quinn Philadelphia Phillies Quinon Phillies Quinn

Red Sox Open Eleven Game Road Trip In LA

The Boston Red Sox, 1-2 in Los Angeles this season, head to a three city trip starting in Los Angeles with rookie Don Schwall (5-0) on the mound. Manager Mike Higgins says the club is in top shape and ready to improve its road record after a five game win streak.

Red Sox LOS Angeles Boston Red Sox Mike Higgins Fenway Minnesota Kansas City Boston Angels Eli Grba Schwall Bill Monbouquette Galen Cisco Gene Conley Ike Delock Sox Seattle Rainiers Seattle Gary Geiger Stew MacDonald MacDonald Geiger Ted Wills

Barefoot anglers trap four trout on improvised rod

Casper report describes Bill Joines forgetting his fishing rod and crafting a makeshift pole from driftwood and baling wire. He catches four large trout while his companion Tom Cooper, using modern gear, fails to land a fish.

Casper, Wyo Bill Joines Tom Cooper North Platte River Joines Cooper

Trotters and Pacers Race Card Race Meet

Race program listing nine harness races with pace and trot divisions. Entrants include drivers and horse names such as Ben Miller M Hodgkins Jr Baker Boy Malone Souvenir Eden J Jamieson Fire Fly, plus Sligo Maid The Big M Arnold Sunset Time Brother Fox Dusty Star Mac's Josie Brighter Days Armour Pick Newport Tech and many others across Race One through Race Nine.

C Pace Ben Miller M. Hodgkins Baker Boy Malone G. Sadovsky P. Jamieson Fire Fly Clay W. Pease Bean June R. Secord Gilman Hanover D. Childs H. Richards R. Fenno A. McAfee Mac Josie G. Fitch A. Winslow Margo R. Kellogg Chet Lynn A. Gurney H. Williams C. Walker Janie Kay F. Lambert Armour Newport Tech L. Berry J. Winters Oteca Harry W W. Grover A. Langille Meadow Mike D. Murphy Ebony Scott T. McInnis Esquire F. Inman Michael Mark D. Richards June Woolen K. Russel R. Smith la Ben C. Bishop Isaac Hanover R. Ireland A. Reynolds Malcolm Sky C. Smith Arch’s Pal J. Gerry Gypsy Jack L. Norton Chester Hart Adam's Tom R. McCaleb Victor Scott Jeffson Moraka W. Pease Kay W Card H. McKenney Morris Volemite K. Russell Saint Maplecroft D. Murphy Sumter Sadovsky M. Keene G. Reed Quinton Scott M. Robinson Chockoyette David E. Joheston Bay State Dimples Fingo O. Gordon Borderview R. Gartley Villa Quinton Velvin Creed Dutch Candoit V. Rachel Homestretch Justy Dale S K. Beach Bay State Andy Princess E F. Libby J. Gerry Logan Jess Hanover J. McKenney

Philosopher found theft a learning experience in Ohio

In Mansfield Ohio AP Raymond Stiltner reported two $100 bills stolen. Police questioned several men who denied the theft and told him he could file charges if he found the thief. He declined, saying he would chalk it up to experience.

Mansfield Ohio Raymond Stiltner Stiltner

Fecteaus Rally Beats Emond In Wild Biddeford Minor League Game

Fecteaus overturned a 12-4 deficit to beat Emond 13-12 at Decary Memorial Field. Both teams managed six hits as errors and walks fueled a high scoring late battle, marking Fecteaus second straight victory in the Biddeford Minor League last night.

Fecteaus Biddeford Decary Memorial Field Emond

Ten Year Old Saint Maplecroft Aims For Fourth Win

Saint Maplecroft a 10 year old chestnut gelding seeks a fourth straight victory at Gorham Raceway in the featured class from the D pace. Owned by Norris Morton of Farmington and driven by Danny Murphy the veteran pacer has a 2 09 1 lifetime mark. Also racing Morris Volemite from the pole with a Vernon Downs best 2 04 2 and 2 06 last year at Windsor. Chuckoyette David from eight spot a speedster with 2 08 3 but recent fade. Two year old pacers feature Saltbox Dream and Oteca's Harry W with New England Breeders stakes in mind. Multiple drivers achieved two wins in a single Gorham program including Kellogg Jamieson Johnston Langille Hodgkins Fenno Williams. Post positions show rail leads with 15 wins vs others near equal totals.

Saint Maplecroft Gorham Raceway Norris Morton Farmington Harrington Del Stem Danny Murphy Saint Maptecroft Morris Volemite Ken Russell New Gloucester Morris Vernon Downs Windsor Murphy Chuckoyette David Saltbox Dream Team Gorham Buddy Kellogg Sam Aceto Westbrook Oteca Harry W Oteca Farm

A’s Triumph Over Yankees 4-3 in Pitching Duel

Jim Archer pitched seven hits and two walks to beat the Yankees for the second time. Norm Siebern led Oakland with three of the club’s six hits, driving in two and scoring twice, including a tying ninth inning homer. Wes Covington delivered the winning pinch hit in the final frame for Oakland.

Jim Archer Bill Skowron Roger Maris New York Archer Yankees Associated Press A's Norm Siebern Wes Covington

Bauer Named Kansas City Manager Turns Aces Over to Howser

Kansas City Athletics named Hank Bauer manager after firing Joe Gordon as owner Charles Finley and GM Frank Lane reshuffled leadership. Bauer said he will let players play their own game for a while while maintaining hustling effort. He will serve as playing manager through next season and named Dick Howser captain, with Howser described as a tough battler. The team sits eighth in the American League, 112 games behind the Yankees.

Associated Press Kansas City Hank Bauer Kansas City Athletics Fellows A's Bauer Joe Gordon Hanks New York Yankee Norm Siebern Wes Covington Jim Archer A’s Yankees Frank Lane Dick Howser Lane Howser Charles C. Finley Gordon Finley Hank

SEC Tackles Leave Southern College Ranks

Three top SEC tackles departed for professional football amid academic and eligibility issues. Ken Frost of Tennessee shifted toward the Dallas Cowboys after scholastic roadblocks, Ed Nutting of Georgia Tech chose the NFL's Cleveland Browns, and Florida's Frank Lasky, a 260-pound end, was denied summer school to improve grades.

Atlanta Dallas Cowboys Frost Georgia Tech Ed Nutting Cleveland Browns Nutting Florida Frank Lasky Lasky

Tractor Accident Claims Hermon Man Pinkham

Hermon Elbridge F. Pinkham, 68, was fatally injured Monday night when run over by a tractor at his farm. Authorities theorize he started the tractor in gear while standing beside it, leading to the deadly accident.

Hermon Elbridge F Pinkham

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