Pena and Colavito power A's to 7-4 win over Angels
Orlando Pena pitched for the Athletics as Rocky Colavito powered the offense with two homers, lifting Kansas City to a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Colavito’s seventh and eighth homers of the year sparked the rally as the A’s inched closer to the Yankees. Nelson Mathews doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth, and Pena earned his third win in five decisions.
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Olympic Plans In The Making
The USOC unveils a long term program to beat the Russians in 27 Olympic sports, winter and summer, through the democratic system, more equipment, coaches, and athletes. Chairman Franklin L. Orth says success won’t come before 1968 and emphasizes American spirit over glamour events.
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Central Maine Bowling League Rolloff Set at Roll-a-Way Lanes
The Central Maine Bowling League holds the first half of its ten string handicap roll off at Roll-a-Way Lanes in Biddeford Wednesday at 8 p m with the second half on May 13. About 16 bowlers compete led by C Dunn at 105 average with a 50 pin handicap. other participants include R Michie 95 85 R Kezer 92 95 J Rumery 91 95 and F Johnson 91 95.
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Deguichy
Thornton Academy Wins Schoolboy Golf Title Over Biddeford
Thornton Academy defeated Biddeford High School 5 2 to 1 yesterday in area schoolboy golf at Biddeford Saco Country Club. Bob Polackwich 79 low medal led TA with wins over Gillis 9 7 while Potter and Dubois scored for TA. Best ball Thornton 4 2.
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Biddeford
R Tuff and Tea Leafers Lead Tight Scores
A list of shooters and scores appears, led by R Tuff and 91s across multiple entries with others such as R Powell 89 and P Lariviere 87. The tally includes players Giles and H Rowell with mid eighties to high nineties, showing a high scoring table for a regional game.
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F. Leavitt
D. Macomber
R. Powell
R. Smart
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N. Millett
P. Roux
E. Myers
Giles
H. Rowell
H. Brewer
L. Tripp
J. Small
Fenway Park Sees Grand Slams As Sox Drop Many Balls
In Boston, Leon Wagner hit a bases loaded homer as Cleveland beat Boston 7-5. Carl Yastrzemski and Dick Stuart also homered for the Sox, while Bob Tillman and Conigliaro supplied offense. Donovan pitched for Cleveland, while Spanswick struggled for Boston.
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Fenway Park
Leon Wagner
Cleveland
Carl Yastrzemski
Detroit
Dick Stuart
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Bill Spanswick
Thompsonville
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Mass
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Dick Howser
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Major League Stars Rally In Extra Inning Win
PITCHING Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers returned from an arm injury to toss a three-hit, 13-strikeout 2-1 victory over the Cubs in 10 innings. BATTING Leon Wagner drove in five as the Indians beat the Red Sox 7-5 with a grand slam in the seventh to break a 3-3 tie.
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Laperriere Wins Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of Year
Montreal defenseman Jacques Laperriere is named Calder Memorial Trophy winner after amassing 117 voting points from hockey writers and broadcasters. He led 53 points in the first half and 64 in the second, earning 1500 in prize money and becoming only the second defenseman to win the award. John Ferguson of Montreal is runner up with 65 points. Kent Douglas was last year’s top rookie.
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Industrial League Rolloff Set For Tonight
The Industrial League comprising Letourneau Shell Sun set Garage Wakefield Heating Eddie s Taxi Paul s Diner and Rachel and Rene s will stage its rolloff at 8 pm tonight at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford Lee Ketchum with 101 Avenue and a 65 pin handicap tops the field in the five string event Others include M Roberge R Simoneau R Letourneau R Cyr P Gooch Meault H Pelletier M Mondore A Collard R Pruneau B McMillan P Kaa R Collard L Haskell N Mariello M Letarte L Dubois H Labbe R Thibeault M Beaulieu N Hanscom E Morin D Morin J Paul T Letourneau N Morin R Buzzell G Paul P Boudreau and more.
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Trotters and Pacers Night Card at Post Time 7:50
Harness action features eight races with $350 to $600 purses led by Leka's Son and Sugar Doll. Notable entrants include Chief Forrester, Aston Vernon, Borderview Prince, and Joans Star with drivers Nelson Murray Britt Carisle Jr Parker and Harris. Additional heats showcase Frisky Sue, Happy Guy, Breezy Frisco, and The Voo Doo among others.
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Paul Counsel
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Adrian Rosecroft
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Sailbox Dream
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Joan Star
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Little Marv
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Jerry Scott
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Adios
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Queen Blackguard
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Peter
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H. McKenney
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Babe Ruth Tryouts Slated For Sunday at Memorial Field
Babe Ruth League tryouts set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Memorial Field in Saco. Boys ages 13 and 14 are asked to attend. Coaches Melnnes Searles and Murray will run practices with Bragdon Hanson serving as official scorer assessing performances.
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Polloff Scheduled Tonight At Pastime Bowl
Polloff is slated to lead the first in a five string rolloff series for bowlers under 106 average at the Pastime Bowl. Last season the event drew strong interest and many entrants have already signified participation. Entries are based on post season league averages and close at 8:15 p.m.
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Koufax Returns to Win. Cubs Defeated in 10 Innings
Dodgers star Sandy Koufax pitched 10 innings, allowed three hits and struck out 13 to beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 after returning from an arm injury. Gibson drew a $50 fine for beaning and a bat-throwing incident as St Louis lost 9-2 to Philadelphia. In Milwaukee, LeMaster and Mets battles produced a 2-1 finish, while Mays homered for San Francisco in a 3-2, 12-inning win over Houston.
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Packers Regain Star Halfback
GREEN BAY WIS AP It is official the Golden Bay is back as Paul Hornung signs for a seventh NFL season. The three time scoring leader sat out last year under Rozelle suspension for betting on games. Hornung aims to regain timing and will practice with Bart Starr to prepare for return. Salary estimates hover around 25 000 to 30 000 dollars, similar to pre suspension pay.
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Mets Begin Night Games In New Home
The New York Mets debut night games at Shea Stadium with a ceremonial lighting under two towers and 1,600 bulbs totaling about two million watts. Opponent Cincinnati Reds. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. will switch on the lights. The piece notes the Reds sparked the switch to night baseball in 1935 and compares Edison era lighting figures to Shea’s setup.
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Celtics land Counts Bonham in draft for Russell support
Boston Celtics use the final pick in the draft to add center Mel Counts from Oregon State and guard Ron Bonham from Cincinnati. The selections aim to bolster Bill Russell’s inside presence as coach Red Auerbach signals satisfaction with the two lottery picks. Counts averaged 16.9 rebounds and 26.7 points per game nationally.
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Madeleine Adams Wins Twin City Ladies Rolloff
Mrs Madeleine Adams topped an eight bowler field at the 20th Century Lanes with a five string 524 to lead, Doris L Heureux 480, Estelle Harper 477, and Rita Murphy 475 close behind. Adams to meet Harper for the crown in two weeks.
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Twin City
Girls Vie For Championship At 20th Century Lanes
The Pitter Potters and the Brats, champions of their leagues, meet for the girls C.1.0. team championship at 6:30 Wednesday evening. The winner will have its name inscribed on the Mariano Bishop Memorial trophy on display at the Union office.
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Victor Canzano
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