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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

5

Reds rally past Phillies for fifth straight win

Joey Jay fired a one hit shutout as the Cincinnati Reds blanked Philadelphia 4-0 to stretch their winning streak to five. Johnny Callison collected the lone early hit, while Adcock delivered a decisive 10th inning slam for Milwaukee in a 10-6 ten inning win over the Dodgers. Meanwhile San Francisco moved a full game ahead of idle Pittsburgh with a 9-3 win over Chicago, and Don Drysdale lost the lead as Los Angeles fell to the Dodgers.

Joe Jay Johnny Callison Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsurgh Chicago Cubs Joe Adcock Milwaukee Los Angeles Jay Reds Roy McMillan Art Mahaffey Adcock Jim Golden John Roseboro Dodgers Don Drysdale Carl Willey Bob Buhl

Russell Signs Three Year Celtic Contract

Boston AP reports star center Bill Russell signed a three year deal with the Celtics worth over 30 000 per year The deal marks his first multi year pact in Boston and keeps the defensive and rebounding ace as a core component after leading the team to multiple titles. Russell averaged 16.9 points in the regular season and 19.1 in the playoffs and sits among league leaders in rebounds.

Boston Bill Russell Celtics Russell Haseen National Basketball Association Russell Wilt Chamberlain Frank Ramsey K.C. Jones Tom Sanders Gary Phillips al Butler Russel Reading Mass San Francisco Liberia

Montreal-Bob Cleroux 2091 Montreal steeped Carter 194 Linden NJ

The Associated Press reports on Montreal linked figures Bob Cleroux and Carter with ties to Linden New Jersey and a reference to 2091 in Montreal. The item reads as a compact, unnamed note with sparse details and several proper names.

Associated Press Montreal Bob Cleroux Carter Linden, N. J

Yastrzemski Steers Sox Through Slump in Twins Opener

Boston rides Carl Yastrzemski as he lifts the slump bound by a rough week for the Red Sox. His three RBI game in a 9-8 loss at Kansas City and rising average to .280 mark him as the club’s top RBI man as Jack Jensen’s retirement unsettles the lineup.

Minneapolis Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Yastrzemski Sox Jackie Jensen Boston Minnesota Twins Ted Williams Vic Wertz RBI Kansas City Wertz Pete Runnels Chuck Ae Mike Higgins Jensen Frank Malzone Higgins Jackie

Big League Stars Pitching and Hitting Spark Double Win

Joey Jay allowed only a first inning single and faced two baserunners in 40 innings of work while striking out seven and walking one in a 4 0 victory over the Phils. Ron Hansen of the Orioles drove in four with a homer and a game winning two run single in the 13th to lift 8 7 over the Angels.

Associated Press Joey Jay Phils Ron Hansen Orioles The Angeles Detroit Don Messi Washington Tigers New York Yankees Minnesota Baltimore Los Angeles Messi Gene Green Willie Tasby Benny Daniels Mantle Mickey Mantle Elston Howard Whitey Ford Jim Coates Jim Kaat Hanson Ned Garver Gus Triandos Hoyt Wilhelm

Cooper Says He’s Unafraid Amid Illness

Hollywood AP report: Gary Cooper, 59, confined to a scene and undergoing seda tion for cancer spreading through his body, says he is not afraid of the future and that what is happening is God’s will. Dr Rexford Kennamer says condition unchanged this past week.

Hollywood Gary Cooper Cooper Rexford Kennamer

Lincoln Beats Johnson In Portland Bout Record

Spokane fighter Amos Lincoln from Spokane outpointed Jack Johnson of Los Angeles in an eight round match in Portland Oregon with a clear victory by decision. Lincoln moved to 210 pounds and Johnson weighed in at 226. End result listed as Lincoln over Johnson 210 to 226 in Portland.

Spokane Amos_ Lincoln Portland Ore Jack Johnson Los Angeles

Tigers and TA triumph as Eagles fall in tough day

Detroit’s Don Messi pitched a two hitter to beat Washington 6-0, keeping Detroit tied with New York for the AL lead, while Mantle hit his 9th homer as the Yankees topped the Orioles 6-3. In Pittsburgh, the Dodgers acquired Dick Farrell from Philadelphia for Demeter and Smith as they chase bullpen depth.

Mrs Thibault Doris Gillis In Sectional Finals

Pauline Thibault won the Western Maine ladies prelim rolloff at Century Lanes in a 10 game total of 1,033 beating Doris Gillis by five pins to earn a Lewiston finals berth. Kate Gillis finished third with 973, with two players advancing for the Lewiston showdown.

Pauline Thibault Western Maine Lewiston Thibault Doris Gillis Kate Gillis P. Thibault D. Gillis K_ .Gillis

54 Year Old Jockey Seeks Derby Victory

Johnny Longden, 54, the sport’s most prolific winner with 5509 career wins, rides Four and Twenty in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Flutterby is the Alberta Ranches entry trained by Longden’s son Vance. Carry Back is the 5-2 favorite. The field may include Crozier, Sherlock, Dr. Miller, and Globemaster, with the race purse at $163,000 and the winner taking $120,500.

Louisville Johnny Longden Johnny Churchill Downs Longden Alberta Frank McMahon Max Bell Vance Carry Back Crozier Florida Sherlock Ethel D. Jacobs Dr. Miller Globemaster

Area Youth Group Skating Party At Palace Roller Rink

A social group from Arundel Lyman Kennebunk and Biddeford held a skating party at Palace Roller Skating in Old Orchard Beach last night. Attendees include Wendy Walker Ginny Walker John Wilson Carol Michaud Diane Mooers Arlene Moores Christine Rumery Helen Rumery Wanda Walker Velma Howard Bob Walker Sylvia Walker Howard Walker Laurie Gray Pat Taylor Pauline Lizotte Sheryl Howard Richard Crown and many others.

Arundel Lyman Kennebunk Biddeford Palace Old Orchard Beach Wendy Walker Ginny Walker John Wilson Carol Michaud Diane Mooers Arlene Moores Christine, Rumery Helen Rumery Wanda Walker Velma Howard Bob Walker Sylvia Walker Howard Walker Laurie Gray Pat Taylor Pauline Lizotte Sheryl Howard Richard Crown Stanley Stearns, Jr Roger Poitras Mike Taylor John Turner Mav Ricker Ron Walker David Pillsbury Roger Rumery Jesse Thurston Dave Perry Judy Emmons Dianna Mooers Richard *’* Ine Stanley Hill Charles “Aybine David Gray Elaine Gray Clinton Goodwin

Yankees Open Series at Wrigley Field Tonight

The New York Yankees arrive in Los Angeles to play their first Pacific Coast AL game at Wrigley Field against the Angels in a weekend series opener. A recent three game Angels-Orioles set produced 15 homers, signaling high power potential for a Yankees night. The Coliseum crowd record from 1959 looms in memory, but tonight’s sellout caps at 22,000 due to the park’s limit.

LOS Angeles New York Yankees Wrigley Field Pacific Coast Los Angeles Angels Angels Baltimore Orioles Orioles Yankees Dodgers U.S

Major League Leaders Span Batting and Pitching Standouts

Baseball leaders are listed by league after 40 at bats or more, highlighting Temple and Boros batting averages, Mantle and Gentile RBIs, Temple hits, Robinson doubles, Nine players tied on triples, and Wilhelm and Mossi leading with 4-0 and 3-0 records. Also notes Johnny Smith payroll and Los Angeles performances, including a 15712 season stat line and a blast at Tiger Williams.

Associated Press Cunningham St. Louis Moon Los Angeles Boyer Mays San Francisco T. Davis Aaron Milwaukee McCovey Hiller Zimmer Santos Chicago Coleman Cincinnati F. Alou Amaro Philadelphia Davenport Pinson Robinson Temple Cleveland Boros Detroit Mantle New York Cash Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Romano Green Minnesota Kaline Kluszewski Versalles Aparicio Wilhelm Mossi Pascual Ramos

Circle game winners listed with several names

John Turner won the circle game with Elvin Jones and Pat Taylor among the other winners including Lucky Couples Velma Howard and Silver Dollar.

Elvin Jones John Turner Pat Taylor Velma Howard

Pepperell Mfg Co Rolloff Victor Ken Paquette Wins

Ken Paquette of the fourth place Lord Pepperell team won the annual Pepperell Mfg Co handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes. A field of 18 bowlers competed with Paquette totaling 563 for five games plus 90 handicap. Ray Roberts was second with 553 and 40 pins bonus. Third place tied at 552 were Paul Gagne and Paul Neault. High singles went to Ray Gendron 133 Tom LeBane 124 and Herve Paul 123. The league banquet is set for May 13 at Wonderbar Steak House.

Ken Paquette Lord Pepperell Pepperell Mfg. Co Paquette Ray Roberts Paul Gagne Paul Neault Dragons Gagne Neault Ray Gendron Tom LeBane Herve Paul Wonderbar

American League standings and weekend results

Baseball standings show Detroit leading with 12 wins and 5 losses, followed by New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington in the AL. Friday schedule includes New York at Los Angeles and Detroit at Chicago, with Baltimore at Kansas City awaiting. Weekend results feature Baltimore beating Los Angeles 8 7 in 13 innings, Detroit shutting out Washington 6 0, and New York defeating Minnesota 5 2.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet G.B Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Kansas Kansas City Boston Chicago Washington Los Angeles New York Minnesota

Nassan Ships 4-2 Victory Over Red Knights

Nassan Col lege pastimers, led by pitcher Jack Tanner who allowed three hits and seven walks while fanning seven, defeated St. Francis yester day at Sanford 4 to 2. Bill Ayer took the loss for Red Knights, surrendering six hits with three walks and three strikeouts.

Herb Gill Nassan College St. Francis Sanford Jack Tanner Bill Ayer Red Knights iNasso Ayer Magee Tanner Varney

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