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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

5

Tom McInnis Leads Gorham Harness Drivers

Gorham Raceway standings show Tom McInnis of Rumford in top driver position after 22 starts with five wins five seconds and three thirds for 79 points. Merle Hodgkins Jr. of Greene and Phil Jamieson of Wells trail close with .389 driving averages. Montreal-Bob Cleroux defeated Alex Miteff in a separate bout, report notes.

Tom McIinnis Rumford Gorham Raceway Zilla Witman McInnnis McInnis Merle Hodgkins Jr Greene Phil Jamieson Wells T. McInnis M. Hodgkins Jr Ee P. Jamieson Ray Kellogg Gi Cortat JP Ieee Bs Saee SD Nc Collesteude Dan Murphy George Reed M. Robinson al Langille Freeman Libby

Trotters and Pacers Night Card at Downey Track

Harness racing program lists nine races from 400 to 600 dollars with drivers and horses including Downey Hanover Penn's Boy Flashy Ben and Sir Charles Moraka across seven trotting and pacing divisions. No clear outcomes, only entries and scheduled post time.

Downey Hanover B. Smith Bert Colby M. Hodgkins Franella Colden H. Colburn Penn R. Smith Ben A. McAtee N. Murray Slim R. McCaleb Lumber Quinton L. Norton Gilman Hanover D. Childs Dusty Star R. McCaleb J. Hanson A. Langille Goldie Bay State Max H. McKenney Sharon Kay Averill N. Murray Dicky Max Worthy C. Walker Jay H. Re G. Fitcherry T. Tayloradydale D. Russell Chockoyette Jane Saece Connie Ri Carter Dr. Prince Boy Libby Jet Stone D. Nhichants Lyndonna P. Jamieson Pat K. Beach Avery Desert Sun R. Truitt Will Romola F. Inman Aille, Jr. Frisco Whit T. Taylor Ikey D. Murphy Lassaite G. Carter Jreee F. Harmon V. Holden J. Gerry Lucy Volo G. Suemen Paavo Wilbur M Shadydale Hi Tone L. Rioux Cheston E. Ballou Zipper Grattan W Nichols K. Beach Willomb R. Wine Scot's Commotion Glenbrooke

Doris Gillis Defends Maine Bowling Title in Ellsworth

Mrs. Doris Gillis of Biddeford meets Mrs. Eleanor Patten of Ellsworth for the Maine woman's bowling championship in Ellsworth this afternoon. The match starts at 4 p.m. at 20th Century Lanes with the second half to follow next week, as Nick Gillis accompanies his wife. Also noted are pro boxing results from Los Angeles and Torrance, with Jim McCarter defeating Dave Furd.

Doris Gillis Biddeford Maine Ellsworth Eleanor Patten Eastern Maine Dorothy Cleveland Scarborough

Mauch ejected as duster incident haunts Pirates win

In Philadelphia the Pirates beat the Phillies 5 1 as Smoky Burgess hit two homers and drove in four. Gene Mauch was ejected in the sixth after allegedly ordering Buzhardt to throw at Burgess, prompting a confrontation in the umpires room with Chris Pelekoudas and Jocko Conlan.

Philadelphia Gene Mauch Bob Friend Pittsburgh Pirates Smoky Burgess Johnny Johnny Mauch Plate Chris Pelekoudas Pelekoudas Buzhardt Burgess Homer Mauch Jocko Conlan

Boucouvalas Brothers versus Owen-Davis in Saco Little League

Rain postponed June 15 game, Boucouvalas Brothers will face Owen-Davis at Saco Little League Park Saturday at 1 30 PM. Lions and Owen-Davis game also postponed with no playoff date set. Mothers of Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League hold rummage sale tomorrow 10 AM to 4 PM at AM VETS hall in Saco.

Boucouvalas Brothers Owen-Davis Saco-Old Orchard Beach Saco Little League Park The Lions Mothers of Little League

Biddeford Minor League Fundraiser Ends Tonight at Decary Field

A fundraising drive for the Biddeford Little Minor League wraps up during tonight’s game at Decary Memorial Field between the Emond and Lemire teams. The contest is set to start at 6 15 p m.

Biddeford Little Minor League Emond Lemire Decary Memorial Field

American League Standings and Weekend Schedule

The Associated Press reports AL standings with Detroit atop the table at 46 23, New York 41 24, Cleveland 40 27, and Boston 34 33. Thursday results include Baltimore 8 Minnesota 2 and Detroit 6 Washington 4. Friday features Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Minnesota among others.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Baltimore Chicago Washington Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles

Tigers Grip Narrow AL Lead With 64 Win Over Senators

Whitey Ford won his 12th as New York Yankees crushed Kansas City 8-3 with Roger Maris hitting his 27th home run and two doubles. Detroit took a 64 victory over Washington to keep a one game edge in the AL, while Cleveland idle. Baltimore and Boston also won as Triandos drove in five for the Orioles 12-7 and the Red Sox edged the Angels 3-2 behind Galen Gisloe and Mike Fornicles.

Detroit Tigers Washington New York Yankees Whitey Ford Roger Maris Kansas City Tigers Cleveland Indians Itimore Minnesota Boston Los Angeles Angels Triados Gus Triandos Orioles Twins Jim Kaat Lqueeker Los Angeles Red Sox Galen Gisco Mike Fornicles Chuck Schilling

Reds Wallop Cardinals for two game NL pennant lead

Cincinnati Reds outslug the St Louis Cardinals 7 to 5 to take a two game edge in the NL pennant race as Los Angeles loses 7-5 to Chicago. Milwaukee beat San Francisco 8-6 and Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 5-1. George Altman Billy Williams and Jerry Kindall homered for the Cubs who toppled the Dodgers after a 4-1 lead. Smoky Burgess drove in four for Pittsburgh with two homers off John Buzhardt who was fined after hitting Burgess with a pitch.

National Loomtown Pet G.B. Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee St.ee Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Dodgers Giants Reds Larry Jackson George Altman Billy Williams Jerry Kindall Cubs John Roseboro Daryl Spencer Duke Snider Braves Frank Thomas Smoky Burgess Pirates John Buzhardt Burgess

East Rates 2-1 Favorite Over West In All American Game

Buffalo AP report says the East is a 2-1 favorite to beat the West in the All American Graduation football game at War Memorial Stadium. Rip Engle of Penn State questions the rating noting the West’s fresh lineup and pregame offense. He cites Rose Bowl players and a Washington trio including center Roy McKasson quarterback Bob Schloredt end Lee Folkins and halfback George Flemming as strong factors for the West. The East relies on explosive runners and precise passers while the West also shows strength in both areas.

Buffalo N.Y War Memorial Stadium Rip Engle Penn State Engle Washington Roy McKasson Bob Schloredt Lee Folkins George Flemming East

Area game to be televised nationally by coaches group

The American Football Coaches Association sponsors the game which will be aired nationally by Mutual and an independent network. Much of the immediate area will be blacked out. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT.

The American Football Coaches Association Mutual

Jersey Mudder Is Victor At Foxboro

Jolly Key a New Jersey owned trotter drove by Mike Virag of Metuchen NJ to win the $5000 President's Trophy mile at Bay State Raceway Foxboro opening night. Gay Romance from Stanley Dancer stable finished second in the mud soaked 2 09 mile as Jolly Key prevailed at 7 to 1 in the season opener.

Foxboro Mass Jolly Key New England Bay State Raceway Mike Virag Metuchen N.J Gay Romance Stanley Dancer Stable New York

Big League Stars Hit as Thomas and Braves Dominate Giants

Frank Thomas belted two home runs and a single, driving in four as the Braves defeated the Giants 8 to 6. Galen Cisco and Mike Fornieles combined for a 3-2 win for the Red Sox over the Angels with Fornieles tossing five no-hit innings in relief.

Associated Press Frank Thomas Braves Giants Galen Cisco Mike Fornieles Red Sox Angeles Fornieles

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