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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1961

Page

5

Carry Back Regarded As Game Derby Race Horse

In Louisville, Kentucky Carry Back wins the 87th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a dramatic come-from-behind finish. Trainer Jack Price calls him the best of a poor lot, praising the horse after a memorable victory over Crozier. Carry Back’s earnings push his career purse to $612,868 from 29 starts.

Louisville Churchill Downs Jack Price Carry Katherine Price Fred W. Hooper Crozier Sellers Pimlico New York Carry Back Joppy Ocala Fla Saggy Citation Arry Back

Victor Canzano Girls To Stage Handicap Event

The TWUA AFL-CIO Girls Vic tor Canzano league will hold its annual handicap bowling rolloff at the 20th Century lanes this evening at 6 30. A field of 30 or more is expected in this event with a trophy donated by Local 305 and cash prizes for top bowlers. season averages and handicaps are listed for competitors such as B Thames R Strickland P Tanguay Myers Guertin Adams Fec teau Lessard and many others.

TWUA Afl-Cio Victor Canzano League Ollowing B. Thames R. Strickland P. Tanguay Myers P. Guertin M. Adams J. Fecteau N. Lessard G. Jacques G. LePage E. Harper S. Regina C. Hersey D. Ross L. Oliver B. Stackpole C. Binette D. Blais D. Lessard P. Cloutier T. Lizotte J. Bisson D. Dube P. Ruel B. Bernier D. Demers T. Lachance Jadeau L. Kerrick

Tailors Rout St Mary In Bowling Sweep At 20th Century

American Tailor Shop defeated St Mary by 106 pins at 20th Century lanes on Sunday. Norm Gagne scored 303 and Phil Stebbins 301 leading the winners to a 1468 total while Billy Doran Jr. had 299 for St Mary as the losers totaled 1362.

American Tailor Shop St. Mary Tailors Norm Gagne Phil Stebbins Billy Doran Jr N. Gagne P. Stebbins Rn. Sharkey J. O'Leary T. Fleurant P. Parenteau T. Neary R. Reay F. Kelley B. Doran

Unknown Bowler Nails First Perfect 300 at Masters

A 23-year-old from Los Angeles, Alvin Bud Horn Jr., bowled the eighth and final qualifying game a 300 to join the finals with a 1648 total. It was the first 300 in the 11 year Masters history and the 18th perfect game on ABC lanes since 1901, as Masters play continues.

Detroit Los Angeles Alvin Bud) Horn Horn

Firemen Probe Cause Of Blaze In Poulin Farm Home

Firemen from seven communities battled a wind whipped blaze Saturday that destroyed an estimated 21000 dollars of property at the newly renovated farm home of Calvin P Poulin. Poulin said much of the family's clothing furniture and personal belongings were saved and there were no injuries reported.

China Aire Calvin P. Poulin Poulin

Nick Gillis Wins Western Maine Challengers Roll Off

Nick Gillis of Western Maine captured the sectional challenger title at Big 20 Lanes, posting 1,205 over 10 games to top a 28-bowler field. Chris Anton, Tony Kosky, and D. Saucier tied for second at 1,182. Don Saucier, Joe Lachance, and others followed with strong marks while Al Huot had a high game of 161. The top five earn a shot at Gillis’ crown, though Gillis holds it, so first challengers spot is forfeited.

Western Maine Nick Gillis Gillis Chris Anton Tony Kosky Scarborough Portland Don Saucier Biddeford Joe Lachance al Huot Anton Kosky Reed D. Saucier J. Lachance D. Patchell R. Vennell FE. Fantasia R. Choroszy B. Pope R. Legere A Holland

Jensen Plans Return To Red Sox After Unpermitted Exit

Boston outfielder Jackie Jensen intends to rejoin the Red Sox after leaving the club without permission last Saturday. He phoned VP Dick O Connell and said he was en route to Los Angeles to contact manager Mike Higgins as the team prepares to play the Angels in Los Angeles tonight.

Boston Jackie Jensen Boston Red Sox Jensen Dick O'Connell Los Angeles Mike Higgins Red Sox Angels

New Format Is Drawn Up For Two Classics

The New England Council of Principals adopted a revised format for the 1962 basketball and hockey tournaments to reduce classroom time loss and avoid CT withdrawal. Basketball quarterfinals set for March 17, semis and final March 23-24. hockey quarterfinals March 10, semis and final March 16-17 in Providence. Connecticut and five others plan to continue without Connecticut, with 1962 pairings listed and ski and cross country events noted for Hanover and UConn.

Boston New England New England Council of Principals Connecticut Boston Garden Rhode Island Providence Meine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Western Mass Maine Eastern Mass Hanover N. H University of Connecticut

Four-Run Second Sends Burns Past Biddeford JHS

In a Grammar school league game at Burnsfield, C. K. Burns defeated Biddeford Junior High 6 to 2. Burns struck early with four runs in the second inning, then added one in the third while holding Biddeford to two. Burns pitcher Ken Pike went the distance, fanning 11 and walking one, as Burns took advantage of five Biddeford errors and eight walks by the visitors.

C. K. Burns School Biddeford Junior High Burnsfield Ken Pike Biddeford Jhs Hersey, Boisvert and Lachance Pike and Brown Dick Dion St. Louis Trottier Jean Paul Fecteau Chenard Belanger Dion Bulldogs Chew Tigers Portland Bobby Bourque Bulldogs Biddeford Bourque Guignard Tigers Keith Gaudette Frank Houston Billy Young WLP. C. Cravotus Venseeen Sesseass Deering South Portland Westbrook Soase Aea Ssc Equares Serdsnedees Thornton Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago Frank Robinson Wally Post Leo Cardenas Gordy Coleman Warren Spahn Jim O'Toole Braves Billy Lees Jone San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Lees Giants Baltimore Charlie Neal Norm Larker Frank Howard Dodgers Sandy Koufax Larry Sherry George Witt Pirates Cardinals Ernie Broglio Felli Alou Ed Bailey Philadelpia Cepeda Robin Roberts Spahn Lefty Robinson Post Gene Freese Cardenest Coleman O'Toole Koufax Sherry Witt Neal Larker Broglio Cubs Javier Julian Detroit Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Washington Indians Boston Minnesota Kansas City Yankees Angels Angeles Yanks Mickey Mantle Wagner Leon Wagner Bill Rigney Angel Albie Pearson Gene Leek Yogi Berra Johnny Blanchard Sox Chuck Schilling Minnesota Twins Harmon Killebrew Twins White Sox Sievers Roy Sievers Bob Shaw Jake Wood Rocky Colavito Phil Regan Cal McLish Schilling Red Sox Mer Mike Fornieles Camilo Pascual A’s Siebern

Rollicking Tigers Win Two More Reds Cop Eight Straight

The Telegram league sees intercity games with St Louis and Thornton Academy as Cheverus and Biddeford clash, while Cincinnati's eight straight wins fuel a busy MLB Sunday. The Reds sweep Milwaukee in a twin bill 5-4 and 0, with O'Toole and Koufax dominating alongside lively home-run bursts.

Norm Moultons Collect Countes League Rolloff

The Couples bowling league at Pastime Lanes held its handicap roll-off last night. Norm Moulton and partner won with 585 total aided by 20 pins. Pete Letourneau duo was second with 583 and a 10 pin bonus. Lee Ketcham team placed third with 577 and 38 pins. Remaining results: Pollock 566 with 46, Beaulieu 555 with 48, Huot 552 with none, Guay 517 with 4.

Norm Moulton Pete Letourneau Lee Ketcham Paul Pollock Bob Beaulieu Larry Huot Donald Guay

Claire Lantagne Tops Pepperell Girls League Bowls

Claire Lantagne won the Pepperell first shift girls handicap roll-off at Pastime lanes with 299 for three strings aided by a six pin handicap. Doris Decoteaux and Lorraine Pererault tied for second with 286 each. The league will hold its annual banquet at the Wonderbar on Saturday May 13.

Pepperell Claire Lantagne Pepperell Manufacturing Company Doris Decoteaux Lorraine Pererault Louise Lambert Laurette ‘Oliver R. Summey R. Johnston L. Marinello P. Neault A. Courtois L. Hebert M. Perreault

Gary Cooper Reaches 60 Amid Cancer Battle

Hollywood icon Gary Cooper turned 60 on Sunday while battling cancer. He received numerous birthday wishes as his illness became public. In a memo to newsmen he said he accepts it as God’s will and his friends note his steadfast faith and courage.

Hollywood Gary Cooper

Cardinal Spellman Treated For Eye Condition At Hospital

New York Cardinal Francis Spellman is in Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Eye Institute for eye treatment. The hospital said the archbishop of New York entered Saturday and the condition is not considered serious, though the exact ailment was not disclosed.

New York Francis Cardinal Spellman Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Eye Institute

Science at Work: reflexes, swordfish, and radiation germs

A weekly science note surveys fast table tennis returns and the brain’s split second timing activation for everyday crises. It notes swordfish are elusive in captivity and examines radiation resistant microbes like Micrococcus radiodurans discovered during food irradiation studies, survivable by ten thousand times human dose yet killed by heat.

Associated Press Andrew Gal Hungary Medical Tribune Marine Studios St. Augustine Fla A. W. Anderson Oregon State University

Fear grows as Cuban crackdown targets press and clergy

The invasion era crackdown in Cuba saw arrest and imprisonment of American reporters, priests, and suspected dissidents. Many journalists were jailed or forced into hiding, churches searched, and exile refuges overwhelmed. Despite later releases, fear and demoralization persist while the underground movement collapses and a large dormant force awaits uncertain action.

Page One Robert Berrellez la Cabana Cuba Castro

Farmington man killed by falling tree at work

Ellery n Rackliff, 50, of Farmington, was killed Sunday when a tree he felled struck him in the head. Authorities said he died within 110 minutes of the accident.

Elleryn Rackliff Farmington

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