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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1961

Page

6

Thornton Marines Top Four-Way Track Meet At Saco Field

Thornton academy led Wells Westbrook and Old Orchard Beach in a four team meet at Saco athletic field. Dick Nolette starred with wins in javelin discus and shot put and set up a standout 171 feet 9 inches javelin for the meet title. John Parola won the mile and 880 with top finishes across the board for TA.

Thornton Academy Dick Nolette Wells Westbrook Old Orchard Beach Saco Maroons Nolette Stan Adams John Parola Parola Bruce Brown Lanny Emery Tommy Eldridge Don Pratt Eldridge Needham West Howard Gendron Adams Darling LeBlanc Lefebvre Shaffer Radcliff Oob Moradito Drouin Mattheu Clarrage Russo Hearrin Harmon Pratt Valle Goodale Wallace Emery Porter Tarbox Ferris Metevier Lefebvre West

St Louis Rally Secures 5-2 Victory Over St Ignatius

St Louis erased an early two run deficit at Sanford to beat St Ignatius 5-2 in seven innings. Red Sevigny doubled to tie the score in the fourth while Ted Trottier drove home the go ahead run with Norm Trottier aiding with a hit. Edwin and Trottier scored further runs as the game ended after seven frames.

St. Louis High St. Ignatius High Sanford Red Sevigny Eagles Ted Caouettte Norm Trottier Skip Edwin Trottier St. Louis St. Ignatius Dutremble Blanchette Edwin LaPrise Dumont

Kennedy Minimum Pay Bill Clears House Boosts National Wage Plan

President Kennedy’s minimum wage bill, trimmed for broader backing, advances after House approval by 230 to 195 and Senate’s 64 to 28 vote. The measure raises the wage from 1.00 to 1.15 in four months and to 1.25 in two years, expanding coverage to retail and service sectors affecting about 3.6 million workers. Exemptions for cotton gin, tobacco processing, livestock auctioneers, and similar groups helped win Southern support amid Republican cross-division backing.

Washington Kennedy House Congress Senate White House House Democratic

Notre Dame Wins Grammar League Opener 7-3 over Biddeford Junior

Notre Dame of Saco defeated Biddeford Junior High 7-3 at Waterhouse Field to open the season. Al Martin belted a homer and linked with Ralph Mercier for two hits each, as Notre Dame rallied from a 5-1 deficit to seize the lead by the fourth inning. Janson earned the win while Hersey took the loss for Biddeford.

Notre Dame School Saco Biddeford Waterhouse Field al Martin Notre Dame Martin Ralph Mercier Petit Janson Caouette Hersey Sukalas Lachance

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

National League standings show San Francisco leading with 11 wins and 7 losses, followed by Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Recent results include St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 1 and Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 3, with upcoming San Francisco at Chicago and Philadelphia at Cincinnati games listed.

Associated Press National League W. Ly Pet G.B San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Kansas City MOE and Aeces Washington Boston

Notre Dame at Old Orchard Beach Postponed to Friday

This afternoon’s game between Notre Dame and Old Orchard Beach is postponed and will be played Friday at 3 30 P M at the Beach diamond.

Notre Dame Old Orchard Beach

Seagulls Lead York Golf League After Mixed Day Victory

Old Orchard Beach toppled previously unbeaten Sanford 4 2 to seize the York county schoolboy golf lead. Freshman stars Peacock and Prendergast won key matches and best ball, while York High defeated Kennebunk 12 4 to solidify top spot with McKenna edging Perry and York taking best ball 5 4.

Old Orchard Beach Sanford High Seagulls Peacock Morgan Prendergast Otis Kostis Sanford Bates Home of the Beach Nunan Thornton Gorham Tate Boothby Bagley Watts Roberge Mercier Lafond Mann York High Kennebunk Cape Arundel McKenna York Perry Wildes Ed Todd Bob Todd Clark Nompleggi Elbridge

Cooper In Coma Reports Denied By Spokesman

Hollywood Gary Cooper 59 critically ill from cancer remains lucid and talks with family and doctors while sedated for pain at his Bel Air home. A spokesman said reports of a coma are false despite heavy sedation and frequent naps.

Hollywood Gary Cooper Cooper Bel-Air

Auburn veterinarian and politician Dr John A Ness dies at 87

Dr John A Ness, 87, longtime Maple Grove Farm owner and Maine cattle breeder, dies Wednesday night in a nursing home. A prominent farmer veterinarian, he served on the City Council and was a Maine pioneer in Ayshire cattle breeding.

Auburn John A. Ness Ness Maple Grove Farm Maine

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