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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1962

Page

6

Yankees Sealed In Road Schedule Face White Sox, Indians

The world champion Yankees go 10 of 15 on the road in a crucial stretch with series against the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians. Manager Ralph Houk remains steadfast in his rotation of Ford Terry and Stafford while Roger Maris and Clete Boyer hot at the plate. Stafford meets Juan Pizarro in the opener at Comiskey Park as New York fights for position in the pennant race.

Associated Press New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Baltimore White Sox Indians Roy Shamey Yanks Hamey New York Art Ditmar Bob Turley Whitey Ford Ralph Houk Bill Stafford Roland Sheldon Ford Terry Stafford Houk Roger Maris Washington Clete Boyer Mickey Mantle Pizarro Juan Pizarro Comiskey Park Yankee Stadium

St Paul golfer struck by tree carom on course

St Paul golfer Stanley Moucha suffered a facial bone fracture after his drive ricocheted off a tree at Phalen golf course. Rain washed out a scheduled schoolboy golf league match between Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach at Cape Arundel, postponing to Thursday with several Wednesday matches listed.

ST. Paul Stanley Moucha Phalen Golf Course Moucha Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Cape Arundel Thornton Gorham Sanford York Kennebank

Kosaka Defends Orient Lightweight Crown in Tokyo Bout

Teruo Kosaka of Japan defeated Flash Elorde of the Philippines by a 12 round decision to retain the Orient lightweight championship in Tokyo. Kosaka scored with higher pace and stronger late rounds to secure the title defense.

Associated Press Tokyo Teruo Kosaka Japan Flash Elorde Philippines

Al Therrien Tops TWUA Roll off At Pastime Lanes

The AFL-CIO TWUA bowling league held its handicap roll-off with 29 bowlers. Al Therrien won with 644 total on a 55 pin handicap, taking a special prize at the May 12 banquet. Del Dailaire was second with 629 aided by 75 bonus timbers. Lou Lachance finished third with 613, Arthur Rigar fourth with 593, and Ted Dallaire and Roger Cantara tied for fifth at 591.

TWUA Afl-Cio al Therrien del Dailaire Lou Lachance Arthur Rigar Roger Cantara Ted Dallaire Harold Dee Kt. Cantara A. Therrien H. E R. Petit P. Petit

Britt Seeks Lead Driver Title in Final Rockingham Park Week

Salem New Hampshire Herb Britt a second generation harness driver from Woburn Massachusetts mounts a strong bid to lead Rockingham Park's final eight racing days He has won 12 of 46 starts and carries a near .500 in the money average with six seconds and four thirds Marion Robinson of Ocean City Maryland remains in front in the benched field with 13 wins in 101 starts and is listed among the top drivers at the meet

Salem N. H Herb Britt Woburn Mass Rockingham Park Britt Marion Robinson Ocean City Pate M. Robinson Il. Rapone T. Meinnis P. Bettie Ceceaeere Ic. Jones Coeee L. Copeland H. Robinson J. Dorms Sacsectes

Baseball Standings And Results From The Major Leagues

American League standings show New York leading with 10 games ahead of Chicago and Cleveland close behind. Detroit and Baltimore chase, with Kansas City and Los Angeles further back. National League leaders include San Francisco and St. Louis atop the table with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in pursuit. Key Monday results and Wednesday schedule recap the major matchups and notable scores.

White Sox Cleveland New York Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Kansas City Twins Yanks Detroit Jim Bunning Jerry Walker Hank Bauer A's Baltimore Chuck Estrada Camilo Pascual San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Philadelphia Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Associated Press American League Pet. G.B Detroit Schaaele Minnesota Washington Boston National League W. L. Pet. G.B San Francisco St. Louis Houston Cincinnati

Perry, Giants Toss First Complete Game As NL Lead Secured

Gaylord Perry pitched his first major league complete game four hit shutout guiding the Giants to a 4 1 victory over Pittsburgh to place San Francisco in first in the National League. Tony Gonzalez went 3 for 4 with a double and two runs batted in as San Francisco beat Milwaukee 6 4. In Chicago Cliff Markey outpointed Tommy Payne 8 3.

Associated Press Gaylord Perry Giants Pittsburgh San Francisco Tony Gonzalez Phillies Milwaukee Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants Mays Cepeda Pirates Philadelphia Warren Spahn Stan Williams Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Vinegar Bend Mizell Don Hoak Bill Mazeroski Tom Haller Perry Mickey Mota Jim Cleveland Spahn Phils Ruben Amasro Tony Taylor Don Demeter Jack Hamilton Jack Baldschun Dodgers Andre Rodgers Norm Sherry Jim Gilliams Maury Wills Andy Carey Williams

Trade League Rolloff Set At 20th Century Lanes

The Men's Trade league holds its annual Handicap rolloff tonight at 7 at 20th Century lanes with 30 bowlers and a trophy for the winner. Fern Genest tops the final averages at 108 with a five pin bonus, while numerous bowlers list handicaps from 5 to 80 pins. Entry remains open until rolloff time as results and standings are published for tonight's event.

Fern Genest F. Genest S. Foss H. Neault B. Elliot J. Robichaud E. Couture R. Frechette L. Watson R. Lessard J. Paquin B. Ross C. Boutet R. Larochelle R. Souliere H. Ashnault R. Demers P. Girard P. Gregoire R. Prokey

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

Robinson of Chicago leads batting with .441 based on 35 at bats while Del Greco Kansas City and Cunningham Chicago top runs and RBIs. Pitching leaders include Donovan Cleveland and Barber Baltimore tied at 4 0 1 000 and Koufax Los Angeles with 46 strikeouts.

Associated Press Robinson Chicago Boyer New York del Greco Kansas City Cunningham Siebern W. Lumpe Pearson Los Angeles Cimoli Cash Detroit Wagner Landis Kaline Aparicio Howser Donovan Cleveland Barber Baltimore Walker Schwall Boston Terry Estrada Mossi Flood St. On Musial St. Louis Mays San Francisco Pinson Cincinnati Davenport Cinciname T. Davis Williams Wills Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pagan Purkey McBean Pierce Simmons Koufax Drysdale Marichal

Mrs Foresman Wins Honors In Canzano Bowling Event

Brenda Foresman led the TWUA Canzano league at 20th Century Lanes with a 341 total aided by 33 bonus pins among a field of 36. Cecelia Hersey and Priscilla Bertrand tied for second with 327, followed by Gabrielle Jacques 325 and Rita Ouellette 324. trophies and cash prizes were awarded at the banquet to be held May 12 at Wonderbar Steakhouse.

Brenda Foresman TWUA Afl-Cio Foresma Goofers Cecelia Hersey Brats Priscilla Bertrand Hersey Bertrand Gabrielle Jacques Mothballs Rita Ouellette The Untouchables 20Th Century Lanes Theresa Lachance Canzano League B. Foresman C. Hersey P. Bertrand G. Jacques R. Ouellette J. Grenier D. Dube J. Martel A. Lizotte J. Dallaire J. Larkin P. Guertin R. Cha P. Rue R. Gosselin D. Blais J. Bisson P. Tanguay C. Binette R. Strickland

Brighton Softball League splits into American and National divisions

The Biddeford and Saco league will adopt two divisions named American and National with a best two out of three championship series. Notable teams include Merchant's Express, Springvale K of C, Twin City, Rochambeau, Le Voltigeur, Roy and Perreault, Saco Elks, American Cyanamid, and Saco Tanning. Roster deadline set for May 7, with opening day May 13 at Memorial Field and Elksfield. Mayors to throw first ball. committees named for opening ceremonies.

Biddeford Saco National Basketball Association Merchant's Express Springvale K of C Twin City Colts Rochambeau le Voltigeur Roy Perreault Saco Elks American Cyanamid Sanford Raymond Belanger Antonio Dallaire Twin City Colts Memorial Field Elksfield Rochambeau Club Voltigeur Merchants Express George Bergeron Larry Bergeron Leon Jones

Chicago Looms As Choice Spot For Title Bout

Chicago appears to have the inside track to host the Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston world heavyweight title bout. Patterson says Chicago is a good fight town but will wait to weigh other offers. New York and Philadelphia are out due to licensing issues and venue concerns. Houston officials say Texas would welcome the big fight, boosting regional interest. Bay rum paragraph notes bay tree leaves in new rum distillation.

New York Chicago Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Patterson Philadelphia Liston Milton Gross New York Post Monda Houston Tex Texas Houston Sports Association Patterson-Liston Alton Erickson Austin National Boxing Association California Erickson

McNeeley Pastrano Bout Promises One More Chance Fight

Former heavyweight Tom McNeeley seeks a comeback win in a 10 round Boston Arena bout with Willie Pastrano after back to back subpar showings. A victory could launch a Europe boxing tour, while defeat may push McNeeley toward retirement.

Boston Tom MecNeeley Willie Pastrano Boston Arena McNeeley Floyd Patterson Don Prout Providence R.J Astrano Europe Peter Fuller Tom Fuller Prout Pastrano

Clown Prince of Baseball Seeks Spotlight in 53rd Spring Training

Former Senator pitcher Al Schacht, 69, trains with the Yankees ahead of a busy exhibition season. once famous for a 17 game win streak—now recalling a wage of $4 weekly in early days—he plans to perform at major parks this year after stints in Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Baltimore and Minneapolis St Paul. He previously invested $110,000 in a New York restaurant in 1946 and recently declined $1,175,000 offers.

Schacht Fort Lauderdale Fila al Schacht Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Baltimore Minneapolis - St. Paul New York

Tony Tsomides Named Director of Coach's Day Camp

Anthony Tsomides has been named director of Coach's Day Camp in Old Orchard Beach, replacing William Pawlikowski who is leaving the state. Tsomides, educated in Saco and Thornton Academy, is an eighth grade teacher and coach in Old Orchard Beach schools.

Anthony Tsomides Old Orchard Beach Tsomides William Pawlikowski Saco Thornton Academy Gorham State Teacher's College Old Orchards Beach Olympia Avenue

Second Round Of Sweeps Coming Up

The second of five string roll-offs is set for Pastime lanes Wednesday at 8 15 p m. Twenty bowlers competed last week for special prizes. The event is open to bowlers under 110 average with this round opening to those 110 and under.

Tryouts Start Tonight for Biddeford Minor League

Minor league tryouts begin tonight at 6 at Decary Memorial Field Pool Street in Biddeford. Weather permitting, 11 and 12 year olds go tonight and Wednesday, nine and 10 year olds Thursday and Friday. Returning players should report on scheduled nights and new players may register at this time.

Biddeford Decary Memorial Field Pool Street

Saco Beach Little Loop Trials Begin This Week

Tryouts for Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League boys start this week with nine year olds joining ten year olds tonight if weather allows. Ten year olds audition Wednesday and 12 year olds Thursday at Memorial Field. All are in Saco.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Memorial Field iSaco

Hebert Shines In 1961 Akron Classic Golf Run

Jay Hebert delivered the best stretch of golf in the 1961 American Golf Classic at Akron Ohio. He played 50 holes before his first bogey in a standout performance.

Dunedin Fla Jay Hebert Akron Ohio

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