Aaron Stars For Braves In 9-4 Win Over Giants
Hank Aaron homered twice and drove in a run as the Milwaukee Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 to reclaim first place. Aaron batted .500 with 36 hits in 72 at bats and led the league in hits while sharing the home run lead with Eddie Mathews. The day also featured multiple MLB results with Reds, Dodgers, Cubs, Phillies, and Pirates winning in various doubleheaders. Del Crandall joined the homer spree for Milwaukee, while notable other games saw the Yankees, Indians, and White Sox triumph in tense matchups and curfews affecting play.
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Trotters G and Pacers Starters Tonight at Cumberland
Trotters and pacers line up for eight races at Cumberland with post times 7 15 p m First Race class 18 and 30 trot purse 325 dollars listing Colbys Song Lamber Quinton Shadyvale Coquet Sonny R Ethels Ace Niras Wanetka Teddy Maine Lord Master Second Race Class D Pace 1st Div purse 325 dollars Brother Fox Victoria Con Gretany Spencer Wil Miss Baker Hill Silver Dexter Dorothy C Stormy H Third and Sixth Races Class D trot purse 650 div Homestretch Prince Posedale Jet Flyer Archs Pal Downey Hanover Star Abbott Baden s Ray Summit Hanover Fourth Seventh Races Class D Pace 2nd Div purse 650 div Laddie Fingo Addie Brook 0 P J Evergreen Majesty First Brook Poplar Voman Fifth Eighth Races Class D Pace 3rd Div purse 650 div Bronze Biljolyn Selby s Pride Saint Maplecroft Voleraine Denny Lad Betty Porteous Cy Scott
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Twilight Golf League to Start in Biddeford Saco Area
Tentative plans set the Twilight Golf League of Biddeford and Saco Country Club to begin Wednesday May 13. A full lineup and schedule will follow once plans are finalized. Members not yet contacted can sign up by May 7 via Wilfred Nadeau Old Orchard Road Saco.
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Kerry Pitches Thornton to Second in Portland Win
Kerry pitched Thornton Academy to a 6-1 win over Portland High School at Portland. He fired a three hitter with eight strikeouts and one home run, lifting Thornton into sole second place in the Telegram league. Donovan and Griffith produced key hits, and Thornton built a 2-0 lead by the fourth inning before adding runs on a balk and miscues. Portland scored in the eighth on a bases loaded walk.
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Chicago Swans Trade Rays Boone for Simpson
CHICAGO AP Ray Boone was traded to Kansas City for Harry Simpson as Bill Veeck, controlling about half of the Chicago White Sox, pursued trades to improve the club. The Sunday swap reflects ongoing efforts to rebuild the roster.
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Local Little League Trials Open Tonight Across Three Towns
Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach launch 6 pm tryouts with 12 year olds at Thornton academy field, then younger ages through the week. An extra Biddeford league forms, junior high level teams from Saco Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach plan a six game schedule with a trophy.
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Bowling Awards Made At Pepperell Loop Banquet
The 13th Pepperell Manufacturing bowling league banquet drew 100 attendees at the Kennebunk Inn. Nick Gillis presided as master of ceremonies as teams from Pepperell First and Second Shift were honored, along with individual awards to Rita Murphy Irene Cyr Laurette Oliver Georgette Perreault Anna Forcier and others. A social hour and bowling film followed the dinner event.
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Raynald Goulet
Robert Lantagne
Anne-Marie Paquet
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Raymond Gendron
William F. Manning
Biddeford Highs Small Still Is Top Local Hitter
Biddeford shortstop Gra ham Small leads local Karea Hitters after the second full week in Telegram league play. Small had four hits in eight at bats last week, dropping his average to .576 from .615 with 12 hits in 21 trips. Jeff Griffith and Buddy Harriman of Thornton Academy trail with .372 marks. Maroon batters Terry and Kerry share second, while St Louis’ Daigle lifts to .353. Kerry completed the year’s first local cycle, with a double, triple, home run, and three singles. He has five RBIs and three wins as Thornton’s pitcher. Other regulars below .300 after 15 plate appearances. Manager Paul Richards notes Sox loss to Tigers 4-2 in 10 innings. Simpson, Boone trades update.
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al Daigle
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Washington
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Cleveland
Joe Gordon
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Herman Killebrew
Ed Fitzgerald
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Chico Carrasquel
Turk Lown
Dykes Debuts With Tigers Sweep of Yankees
Sir James Dykes, new Detroit manager, reshapes a struggling club. Maxwell belted four homers as Detroit swept the Yankees 4-2 and 8-2, with Lary and Mossi limiting opposition to eight hits. Yankees slump widens. Cleveland and Baltimore win to tighten AL standings.
Devon Captures Pony Bowling League Sweep
Devon of Eastland tops the York Cumberland Pony League sweepstakes at Century Lanes, edging Ralph Nolette by one pin 1070 to 1069 after a late surge. Ralph Petit places third with 1058, while Herve Paul has the high single 134 as ten bowlers competed.
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Hoeft Ready To Start For Red Sox In Kansas City
AP reports lefty Hoeft, acquired from Detroit, worked out briefly and said he is ready to start for Boston. Manager Mike Higgins plans another workout before a possible Monday start versus the Athletics, citing lingering shoulder stiffness. Maris homered again as the A’s beat Boston 7-3, with Boston winning the opener 5-4.
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Dave Sisler
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Maine Harness Men Elect Taylor Leader In Westbrook
Stewart G. Taylor of South Portland was elected president of the Macdine Harness Horsemen’s Assn with Samuel Acete Westbrook Hugh Ferguson Gorham as vice presidents, Robert Wiley Portland secretary and George Budge Portland treasurer. Old Town No 3 beat Skowhegan 2509 to 2507 to win the state Columbus bowling crown. semis had Skowhegan 2554 Old Town 2503 Houston 2328 Biddeford 2325.
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Gorham
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Portland
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Sharpening Tip Echoes Old-Time Trade Practice
A traditional craftsman notes that passing a blade through a candle flame to smoke the teeth reveals where the file will cut. This simple method helps locate sharping points before filing. The advice reflects historical tool maintenance wisdom.
Maxwell ties record with four homers in doubleheader
Detroit Tigers slotted Charlie Maxwell back in left field and the slugger erupted for four home runs, five hits in seven at bats, and eight RBIs as Detroit swept the New York Yankees 4-2 and 8-2 in Brigs Stadium. Maxwell’s feat matches a 1894 mark and equals Ted Williams in 1957.
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