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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1963

Page

6

Ward Triggers White Sox Victory In Big MLB Swap

The White Sox beat the Yankees 5-2 behind Pete Ward who homered in the second and drove in four in the fourth after a big trade that sent Luis Aparicio to Baltimore. Ward now bats .303 with nine homers and 42 RBIs as Chicago closes within one game of New York. Boston, Minnesota, the Angels, and Kansas City won elsewhere in the AL.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Pete Ward Ty Cobb Ward Cobb New York White Sox Yankees Ron Hansen Dave Nicholson Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore Luis Aparicio al Smith Orioles Boston Cleveland Minnesota Los Angeles Angels Washington Kansas City Detroit Lu Clinton Chuck Schilling Red Sox Jack Lamabe Jerry Walker Milt Pappas Jim Kaat Bill Dailey Jackie Brandt Angels Claude Osteen Senators Hank Foiles Homer Los Angeles de Lee Thomas Ed Sadowski Albie Pearson Jim Fregosi Art Fowler Osteen A’s Tigers Bobby del Greco Jerry Lumpe Ed Rakow del Greco Lumpe Don Messi Ken Harrelson Bill Bruton

Miss Maine Trophy Pace Slated At Gorham Oval

Gorham Raceway hosts a nine race card honoring Miss Elaine Ann Ouellette Lewiston crowned Miss Maine 1963. Eight pacers contest the $500 feature with Elaine watching from the stands and presenting the trophy to the winner.

Gorham Oval Gorham Elaine Lewison Brunette St. Dominic's High School

Standings and schedule for Biddeford Saco Softball League

End of last week standings show National Colts Saco Tanning Cyanamid Lyn-Flex and others with 3 teams at 3 3 or 2 2. Upcoming games through Thursday include York Heel vs Saco Tanning Memorial Field Cyannamid vs National Colts West Memorial Field. Start of third round features York Heel vs CyAnamid National Colts vs Saco Tanning AFL-CIO vs Elks Elks Field.

Biddeford Saco Cicevess York Heel

Taylor Edges Pina In Sydney Bout

Ollie Taylor from Sydney outpointed Ignacio Pina of Mexico in a 12 round boxing match held in Sydney. Taylor earned a clear decision as the bout showcased his speed and accuracy against Pina’s aggressive pressure.

Sydney Australia Ollie Taylor Ignacio Pina Mexico

Minor League July slate announced at Saco with Trotters Pacers

Local track at Gorham Raceway reveals official July entries for nine races. Notable horses include Pace contenders Samachuck Parker Knight Guy and Shadydale Ida. Trotters Little Joe Ben Ellen Glow Lone Elm Winnie Chockoyette Tech and more. Race totals range from $350 to $550 with multiple fives and sixes, precise lineups listed.

Gorham Raceway F. Parker Lotta Rhap F. Smith Knight Guy R. Ireland Shadydale Ida Rea G. Reed Ichi Ku D. Pinkney Pistol Pete R. Fenno David P. H B. Smith War Eagle L. Norton J. Gerry Ginger Todd Lady Pug H. Richards Royal Gantle M. Desmaris Sunset Mert J. Gerry Fair Edith R. Smith Nola Raee A. Sears R. H. Crouch Cobrin E. Cosset V. Baglive Peter D. Carlisle Jr Peggy Gallon F. McFarlin Morris Hanover L. Dumont Heather Brooke W. Berry Major Mills D. Richards

Giardello Wins Nine Round Fight to Earn Tiger Title Shot

In Philadelphia, Joey Giardello scored a unanimous 10 round decision over Sugar Ray Robinson, improving to 92-9-2, with Robinson 43 but lingering uncertainty about future fights. Referee Buck McTiernan and judges favored Giardello 49-43, 48-45, 47-43 as Giardello earned a showdown with middleweight champ Dick Tiger.

Philadelphia Sugar Ray Robinson Joe Giardello Monday Night Robinson Dick Tiger Giardello Buck McTiernan Lou Tress Bob Polis Associated Press

Saco Tanning Tops Cyanamid In Extra Innings

Saco Tanning squeezed by Cyanamid of Sanford 11 to 10 in extra innings at Biddeford Memorial Field. Fortier walked and scored on Nantel’s sac fly after Dion’s two bagger. S. Cote hit three home runs for the winners. York Hee beat AFL-CIO 8 to 4 at Memorial Field in the other game.

Saco Tanning Sanford Biddeford Memorial Field Fortier R. Dion R. Nantel Cote Memorial Field York Hee Afl-Cio Saco Tanningab S. Cote Labbe Baillargeon D. Gagne Giroux Dion Nantel B. Huot Larose Es Beatty Ross Beatty Caron Wilkins Berthiaume Saco Curit Berth Sallow Sand Ridge Ill Roman Mesias Carl Yastrzemski Mejas Geiger Lu Clinton Clinton Chuck Schilling Boston Sox Tribe Uprising Max Alvis Tito Francona Joe Azcue Cleveland Willie Kirkland Jack Lamabe Bob Heffner Bill Monbouquette Earl Wilson Dave Morehead Wilson Fa Bressond Tardiff Caya Lauzon Lachance Faucher Grenier Mariello Roy Russell Nelson Lehoux McAuley Cartier Merrill AFL Clo A Krasko White Star Nat'l Szumita Donovan Perreault LeBlanc Green Rob. Montpas Rosseau Dewitt Gagne Goulet Ready Ray Montpas Paquette Munford Star Diamond National Dou Soulard Hebert Superette Abole Maddox P 'Bellefeuille M. Eon Ros Moulton P Beaudoin Seau Ma Eee Grenier Tanguay Eon Sirois M. Bon CIO Lemelin Lf Lavarriere Gregoire Bou- Pruneau Lf Cutler Dreau Bergeron Draggins Gosselin Martin Warner Bolduc St. Pierre Tardif Rob Montpas Beaulieu Mailman Macomber Cabh Johnston Houx Ray Casavant Nicholas Comber Belrose Ellis Butlers

Western Auto Tightens Little League Chase

Western Auto edged Bagley 4-1 to tighten the Saco Old Orchard Little League race as Billy Angis pitched a three hitter. Saco’s Stan Wojcik hit a two RBI homer in the sixth, helping Western Auto to the win with six hits by the Wojcik brothers.

Billy Angis Western Auto Saco-Old Orchard Bagley Angis Norm Gagnon Martin John Sherman Gagnon Stan Wojcik

Maddox Dominates On Page Eight Sports Roundup

In a late season prep recap Maddox notches 9 strikeouts through six innings while Cartier shines with six hits over seven as Fau lcher, Moulton and teammates combine for a pitching duel. The winning pitcher is Cartier with Moulton taking the loss as umpires Tanguay and Pelletier oversee a 1 hour 30 minute game.

Trautman Dies of Cancer At 73 In Columbus

George M. Trautman, a top baseball administrator and former minor leagues head since 1947, died at 73 of cancer in Columbus. He led the American Association, served as vice president of the Minor League Association, and chaired its executive committee. Trautman had previously headed the Columbus Redbirds and Detroit Baseball Club before guiding the minors to a peak of 59 leagues and 448 cities in 1949.

Columbus, Ohio George M. Trautman Trautman Columbus ‘Ohio Redbirds American Association Minor League Association Detroit Baseball Club National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues W. G. Bramham

Giants Take Early Lead in NL Race On Monday Night

The San Francisco Giants scored four in the first inning to beat St Louis 4-3 as Billy Pierce came on in relief. The Dodgers won 5-4 over Cincinnati, snapping the Reds seven-game win streak. Denny Lemaster limited Houston to four hits in Milwaukee’s 3-0 win. Pierce improved to 11-3 as Marichal started for the Giants and Burdette took the loss for the Cardinals.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Louis Cardinals Billy Pierce Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Denny Lemaster Milwaukee Ed Bailey Jim Davenport Bill White Marichal Julian Javier Dick Groat Pierce Joey Jay Don Drysdale Gordy Coleman Leo Cardenas Ron Perranoski Drysdale Tommy Harper Ken Walters Perranoski Illie Davis Jay

Softball Meeting Set Wednesday for Biddeford Saco League

The Biddeford Saco Softball League will hold a meeting Wednesday night at 8 at the Rochambeau Club Hall on South Street. League officials urge all managers and team officials to attend as revisions to the schedule and other business matters will be discussed.

Biddeford-Saco Rochambeau Club South Street

Fights Last Night Report From Boxing Card

Philadelphia boxer Joey Giardello outpointed Sugar Ray Robinson in a narrow decision while Paddy Read from Providence fought in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The results list Giardello at 160 pounds and Robinson at 158 and a half, with Read noted in 150-pound action.

Associated Press Philadelphia Joey Giardello Sugar Ray Robinson New York New Bedford Mass Paddy Read Providence R. L

Marichal Hurls First No-Hitter for Giants Since 1929

In Candlestick Park on June 15, Juan Marichal pitched a no hitter against the Houston Astros in a 1-0 win. The game featured lively chatter in the press box and crowd as reporters chased details while avoiding the unwritten rule against mentioning a no hitter before it ends. Marichal earned the milestone despite a hectic pace and late scrutiny, with Alma Marichal and Mrs. Alou among spectators unable to attend as they were shopping nearby.

San Francisco Juan Marichal Little Giant Houston Candlestick Park Ques Marichal Juan Dominican Republic Alma Felipe Alou

Certificate Of Merit Awarded To VFW Auxiliary

A certificate of merit from the Veterans Hospital Togus was announced at a Biddeford VFW Auxiliary meeting in the City Building. Officials said monthly meetings will be held on the fourth Monday during July August and September. Cards were sent to shut-in members and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mary A. Gagne and Mrs. Delcia Frechette during the social hour.

Veterans Hospital Togus Biddeford

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