Real Test Lined Up For Longway In Gorham Race
Seven bearcats meet in the Gorham race with Longway a three time winner leading the pack. Merle Hodgkins of Greene drives the King's Counsel gelding pace in 2 06.2. Contenders include Dapple Mite Merry Ensign and J W Pick with Gypsy Jack added to the field. The program also features the sixth B C handicap and sub features with former winners Trig ger Volo and others in the later races.
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Gorham Rieceway
Longway
Merle Hodgkins
Greene
Charles Auger
No. Vassalboro
Tom Riley
King's Counsel
New England
Merry Ensign
J. W. Pick
Richard Moody
Emery Mills
Mighty Edward
Bearcats
Gorham
Riley
Falmouth
Gypsy Jack
Loring Norton
Norton
Dexter Ambler
Billyern Volo
Olin Gordon
Trigger Volo
Thunder By
Morris Volomite
Miss Spangler
Princess E
C. L. Norton
Abbe Fair
B. Smith
Billvern Volo
C. Gordon Longway
M. Hodgkins, Jr
Dapple Mite
R. Moody Merry Ensign
R. Truitt
R. Watson
M. Keene
Borderview
Bob
F. Inman Morris Volomite
K. Russell
Romola
Wil
R. McCale
Erina Hanover
D. Murphy
Justy
R. Fenno
G. Sadovsky
Niagara Flash
H. McKenney
Chester Hart
D. Mary Lou Volo
G. Fitch
Gordon
J. Gerry
Gillis Trails In Odd Match At Boothbay Bowling
Nick Gillis of Biddeford trailed Jimmy Murray of Boothbay Harbor by 17 pins after the first half at Romar Lanes Boothbay Harbor in a low scoring duel. Murray led 1,047 to 1,030 as Gillis clung to a chance with late spares. the second half is set for 20th Century Lanes Sunday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Gillis
Biddeford
Jimmy Murray
Boothbay Harbor
Romar
Murray
Gillis
Moosehead lake trout and local fishing notes span Maine headlines
The column recalls hefty Moosehead Lake catches of 18 and 28 pounds and recent 20pounders, praises trout and salmon sport, and notes varied fishing methods. It also highlights a fan who roots for both the Eagles and Tigers, reports on Dick Dion's standout batting, a rummage sale by Saco Mothers, and upcoming skeet championships at Goodwins Mills with Nassau College joining the NCAA. The piece closes with 1947 St Louis High baseball memories and a postseason win over Malden.
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Maine
Eagles
Tigers
Detroit Tigers
Telegram League
Saco
Bowling title bout in Ellsworth sees Gillis close Patten lead
Ladies' state bowling champion Mrs. Doris Gillis trails Eastern champion Mrs. Eleanor Patten by four pins after the first half of the State title match in Ellsworth. Patten finished with 1,054 and Gillis 1,050. Patten led early, Gillis overtook, then Patten surged with a 150 bonus on strikes and spares while Gillis added 139. Second half set for Sunday July 2 at 1 pm at 20th Century lanes.
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Doris Gillis
Eleanor Patten
Ellsworth
Gillis
Patten
Maples
Mrs. Gillis
Mrs. Patten
E. Patten
D. Gillis
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The Associated Press reports major league season leaders. AL batting cash Detroit .371 with 60 RBIs. Mantle NY 58 runs and 22 homers. Piersall Cleveland leads hits with 88. Latman Cleveland 6 0 1.00 ERA. Koufax LA 111 strikeouts. NL batting Hoak Pitt .342. Mays SF 55 runs. Cepeda SF 55 RBIs. Pinson Cin 87 hits. Koufax leads strikeouts with 111.
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Associated Press
Cash
Detroit
Brandt
Baltimore
Mantle
New York
Colavito
Maris
Piersall
Cleveland
B. Robinson
Power
Romano
Howser
Kansas City
Kubek
O'Connell
Washington
Wood
Landis
Chicago
Keough
Aparicio
Latman
Terry
Ford
Pascual
Minnesota
Hoak
Pittsburgh
Aaron
Milwaukee
Mays
San Francisco
Robinson
Cincinnati
Cepeda
Pinson
Clemente
Coleman
Freese
Reds Rally To Top Dodgers In Narrow NL Victory
Cincinnati Reds moved within three games of first place after a 5 4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Frank Robinson tied the game with a sixth inning homer, Gene Freese doubled home the go ahead run in the ninth and Eddie Kaske delivered a clutch single. The win tightened the NL race as Don Drysdale started for L A and Bob Sherry took the loss in relief.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
Frank Robinson
Reds
Gene Freese
Eddie Kaske
San Francisco
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee
Dodger
Don Drysdale
Los Angeles
Jim O'Toole
Tom
Bob Will
Davis
Ron Perran
Oski
Freese
Jerry Lynch
Dick Gernert
Kasko
Larry Sherry
Musial
Stan Musial
Cards
Stu Miller
Giants
Craig Anderson
Cubs
Two Distaff Golf Tournaments Announced by clubs
The Biddeford and Saco Country Club Women’s group chaired by Mrs Hubert Watson announces two events. A Louise Suggs handicap tournament offers a trophy donated by H Polakowich store and is open to local women players for 18 holes between June 26 and July 3. Qualifying for the Presidents Cup must be completed by July 3 with scores from the Louise Suggs handicap allowed, and players must report to the pro shop before play.
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Biddeford and Saco Country Club
Hubert Watson
H. Polakowich
Louise Suggs
Pascual Aces Yanks in 40 Victory for Twins
Camilo Pascual limited the New York Yankees to six hits and one walk while fanning eight as the Minnesota Twins posted a 40 victory. The right-hander delivered the second shutout of the season for his club, helping the Twins secure a decisive win.
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Associated Press
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
Indians
Minnesota
Sam Mele
New York
Camilo Pascual
Harmon Killemew
Boston
Kansas City
Lew Krausse
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Billy Bruton
Rocky Colavito
Dick McAuliffe
Tigers
Bruton
Jim Perry
Don Messi
Chuck Essegian
Tito Francona
Bubba Phillips
Johnny Romano
Yankees
Pascu
Roger Mais
Killebrew
Twins
Bob Turley
Krausse
Sox
Gary Geiger
Pete Runnels
Jerry Walker
Gene Conley
Biddeford Bombers Open Season At Wiscasset In Debut
The Biddeford Bombers, a new summer baseball club for Little League age players, open Sunday against Wiscasset Townies at Wiscasset. Coached by Art Descoteaux with Neil Serpico, the team features Bruce Carp at first Ken Gobeil second Paul Twomey short Dick Harrison third and Ronald Barker utility infielder. Other players include Glason Small Richard Dubreuil Billy Oakes Lloyd Johnson Glendon Small Ralph Height Dan Aquair as catcher and pitchers Bobby Bourque Ken Chenard Perley Perkins. The squad has held practices and one exhibition win over a BHS and St Louis alumni. A summer schedule is planned with out-of-town games.
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Biddeford
Biddeford High Roosters
Descoteaux
Bruce Carp
Ken Gobeil
Paul Twomey
Dick Harrison
Ronald Barker
Glason Small
Richard Dubreuil
Billy Oakes
Lloyd Johnson
Glendon Small
Ralph Height
Dan Aquair
Bobby Bourque
Ken Chenard
Perley Perkins
BHS
St. Louis High School
Butlers edge Eagles 12 11 in Biddeford Little League clash
Butlers defeated the Eagles 12 to 11 at Waterhouse Field to gain a first place tie with Council Chagnon. Paul Berthiaume opened with a two run homer and Beaulieu added three hits including a homer as Butlers rallied with five straight hits in the second and a 13 hit attack. The Eagles countered with four in the third and two in the fourth before Butlers pulled away late.
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Eagles
Biddeford
Waterhouse Field
Council Chagnon
Paul Berthiaume
Bob Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Don Gosselin
Berthiaume
Emond
Lemire
Cyaenon
Decary
Petit
Bissonette
St.Pierre Utlers
Huot
Marchand
Emmons
Wells
Tarr
Bourque
Lamontagne
Saucier
Macomber
Tardif
Turcotte
Deschambeault If
Marcotte
Hebert
Larochelle
Fecteau
Lemme
Emond D. Lauzier
Rousselle
R. Lauzier
Laliberte
Collaro
Carno
Dery
P. Laliberte
Joulard
Lauzier
Little Lassies Bowling Banquet Plans Held at Biddeford
The Little Lassies bowling league banquet will be held at Ro chambeau hall Main street Biddeford Sunday July 2 at 4 p m. League bowlers are reminded to pick up tickets at 20th Century lanes and parents may purchase tickets by contacting Nick Gillis after the league’s second successful season.
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Little Lassies Bowling League
Rochambeau Hall
Main Street
Biddeford
Little Lassies
Nick Gillis
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