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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
6
New York Yankees set second place after Marshall Bridges mows down the Twins in an eighth inning jam. Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle provided homer support as Don Mincher and the Twins fell. Angels pummel Red Sox 19-7 while Barber and Orioles blank Chicago 6-0. Jimenez and Consolo pace Athletics at Washington.
Softball standings report two Biddeford League games last night. The Saco Tanning beat American Cyanamid 17 8 at Biddeford Memorial field and Springvale KC defeated the Elks 23 4 at the Elks field in Saco. Al Lessard picked up his ninth win in a row for Springvale and hit two home runs.
A full horse harness racing program lists ten races with Class D and C divisions, pacing and trotting, and $350 to $700 purses. Names include Miss Marie Pointer, Lone Elm Winnie, Scot's Gold, Indian Feather, Betty Quinton, and Susan, with drivers and owners such as G Fitch, J McKenney, H Ralph, and A Nason. The card ends with a note on sliced radishes for green beans and a recipe tip.
The Maine Racing Commission approved Gorham Raceway extending their weekend harness program by two races for tonight and Saturday June 30. Post time stays at 8:00 p.m. Manager Arthur McGee said the move creates more racing opportunities for local horses amid a large entries surplus.
Gorham Raceway offers the $1 800 Gorham Trot with 12 contestants in the next two dash feature. Mighty M from Clearview Stable, driven by Joe McAlduff, leads with post seven after two opening trotting wins. Newcomers Ginny Dares Rapid Rhythm Shadydale Rowena and Honor Bound among those aiming to challenge Mighty M.
Don Demeter provided the spark for Philadelphia with a 3,000-mile rise in form, belting two homers as the Phillies defeated San Francisco 7-2 and kept pressure on Los Angeles in the National League race. The Dodgers later won 5-4 in 13 innings over the Mets, aided by Frank Howard’s go-ahead double. Demeter, now Phils’ top power producer, helped spark the win with a second inning homer and a seventh inning two-run shot that broke a 2-2 tie. The Dodgers’ victory over New York kept them a half game ahead of the runners-up. In other action, Chicago beat St. Louis 2-0 as Bob Wine and Clay Dalrymple homered for Philadelphia. Jim Owens started for the Phillies. rookie Billy Smith relieved and allowed six more hits. Juan Marichal took the loss for San Francisco. The Dodgers tied the Mets in the eighth on Maury Wills’ triple and Gilliam’s single, then Ed Roebuck earned the win.
An Old Orchard Beach Babe Ruth league meeting formed the Zahares Jets for ages 13 to 15. Zahares IGA will purchase uniforms. First game at Old Orchard Beach High School at 2:30 pm against Saco All-Stars. Officials elected include Donald Zahares president and Frank Fowler coach.
Steve Barber and the Orioles shut out the Chicago White Sox 6-0, allowing eight hits and leaving 10 runners on base. Leon Wagner of the Angels homered for his 21st, and added two singles with three runs batted in as Boston’s clubs combined to overwhelm opponents 19-7 in a lop ing endnote.
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