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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1965
Page
6
Deering High defeats Thornton Academy 9 to 3 to extend its unbeaten run to six. Caouette and Storck lead Thornton’s efforts with two hits and strong defense, while Deering’s Storck, Willett, and Caouette boast key hits and solid mound work from McGee and Caouette.
South Portland triumphed over Biddeford High 14 to 3 in Telegram League baseball. Bob Lapp pitched effectively allowing six hits and one walk, backed by five run rallies in the second eighth and a four run fifth inning. Dick Saucier scored on Chuck Clifford’s two out single. Dick Curry and Dick Dobson led SP with multi hit games including a Dobson triple driving in three.
St. Francis College defeated Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute 3 to 0 in Portland. Bill Reilly struck out 10 over 2 innings, Mike Donahue allowed one hit, and the Red Knights built seven hits into three runs with scoring in the second, third and final innings.
Cubs outfielder Larry Jackson homered for his 11th year in the majors, joking he would collect a $100 bet from a Boise friend who promised a gift if he hit a homer. Jackson added two more hits in a 5 3 Cubs win over Pittsburgh.
In St Paul last night Jim Beat knocked out Orvin Veasey in a welterweight bout. Veasey, 189 pounds, Stamford Connecticut, faced a hard stoppage after a decisive exchange. Beat weighed 238 pounds and emerged with the victory in the tight match.
Baltimore ace Robin Roberts earned his 275th victory, extending his 18-year career with a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. It marked his fourth win in as many starts this season and lowered his ERA to 2.37 as he eyes the 300-win milestone. Nearby, the Angels beat Kansas City 5-4 behind Bobby Knoop's four RBIs.
Celtics general manager Red Auerbach selected Ollie Johnson from San Francisco and six others including Ronnie Watts from Wake Forest and Toby Kimball from Connecticut in the NBA draft. Johnson called the haul strong, noting Johnson’s rebounding and potential as a forward. Kimball, 22, living near Boston, said he hopes to make the team as a forward off the bench. Watts said he was eager to join the Celtics.
Parents of Saco's Little Leaguers can meet each other and hear a briefing on league activities Sunday at 7 at the Saco Recreation Center Pleasant Street. President Bob Martin will address attendees, with refreshments to follow and booster tickets on sale offering a tri colored sticker for windows.
Horse and trainer lineups listed for eight races with purses from 350 to 450 dollars. Notable entries include Demon Hill G Harp Jr and Miss Gideon B McGhee in pace events and Juliette Jim K Russell in trot. The article also notes the first American yacht built in 1801 was named the Jefferson for Thomas Jefferson.
Gorham State University defeated Gorham St. Francis College 9-0. Singles results featured McConnell over Braga 6-2 3-6 6-1, Bearce over Pinard 6-2 6-2, Bailey over Plaski 6-2 6-1, Johnson over Austin 6-0 6-1, Andy over Sullivan 6-1 6-1, Friedman over Sullivan 6-0 6-0. Doubles saw McConnell Bailey 6-4 6-1, Bearce Andy 6-3 6-3, Pugliese et al. Smith Sullivan 6-1.
Three York County players join the University of Maine spring practice at Orono Charles Belles Biddeford Walter Hirst Old Orchard Beach and Dave Sawyer Saco part of a 46 man squad training on Alumni Field with coping drills.
A Beech Ridge Speedway program Sunday features a 25 lap main in Class A Super Modifieds, a 25 lap Class B Modifieds feature, and a 15 lap Novice Class race. Mothers attending will receive gift certificates as special awards.
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