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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1964

Page

3

Gillis Captures Lane Lead In Sectional Dual

Nick Gillis of Millinocket led Scott Mc Laughlin in the first half of an inter sectional duel at Suero Lanes, setting a new Janes total of 1305 to Mc Laughlin’s 1289. The second half returns at 20th Century lanes next Friday at 3 30, with the winner facing Charlie Milan for the state crown.

Millinocket Nick Gillis Scott McLaughlin Suero Gillis McLaughlin Avor Charlie Milan

Lachance Wins Twin City Lane Championship

Henry Lachance defeats Leo Beaulieu in a tight title match at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford. Lachance gains the Twin City championship by 12 pins after a late surge, finishing with 1,083 to Beaulieu's 1,086 including bonus pins from strikes and spares.

Pastime Biddeford Twin City Henry Lachance Leo Beattlieu Lachance Beaulieu Kent Beaulieu

Everglades floods sustain life of marsh birds

Periodic flooding in the tall grass and sedge swamps of the Everglades is essential to the life cycle of the birds that inhabit the area.

Everglades

Wells Tops Berwick in Eastern York County League

Wells won its fourth straight by beating Berwick 14 to 5 to stay atop the Eastern Division standings. Bob Ahern led Wells with a big day while Berwick’s Jones collected two hits. Final line: Wells 14 Berwick 5. Pitchers listed include Searles Suhr Hutchins.

Berwick Wells York County Baseball League Warriors Bob Ahern Jones Searles Suhr P. Hutchins

Wells Trackmen Remain Undefeated in Dual Meet

Wells High triumphed over five rivals with 66 points to York 60. Amirault LaPierre and Darling led Wells in multiple events including an 880 yard relay clocking 1 36.5 setting a school record. York’s Taplin and Van Houten of Sanford posted top times with several strong showings across sprints and hurdles.

WELLS Wells High Warriors York Sanford Traip Cape Elizabeth St. Anthony’s Kennebunk Beach Amirault Phillips LaPierre Darling Keith Darling Gerry LaPierre al Taplin Jay van Houten Magosci Tommy Griffin Bob McCrellis Tony Sipila St. Anthony's la Pierre Foster Hartmann Putman T. Griffin MeiCrellis Neil CY Agan Wright Taplin Johnson Batchelder Alvord van Houten Magoesi Williams Olmstead Gittings Donnell Balentine Kalman Woodsome Mithen Munroe L. Phillips Randall Lavigne Morgan Hermann Nowell Evans Sipila Thompson Magocsi

Fights Last Night Feature Quatuor European Title Win

In Berlin Willie Quatuor 13142 defeated Michele Gullotti 13114 by KO to claim the European lightweight championship. Earlier in Chicago Bobby Foster 171 stopped Allen Thomas 175.

Associated Press Chicago Bobby Foster Washington, DC Allen Thomas Berlin Willie Quatuor Germany Michele Gullotti Italy Quatuor

Gough Dagon Jelley five leads

Gough, Dagon, Jelley five and Jelley Spencer five are cited as top performers in the report, highlighting five point achievements and notable scoring by each name. The brief lists players Gough Dagon Jelley Spencer with five points each, indicating a tied or balanced scoring effort.

Trotters and Pacers Tonight at 7:30 Post Time

Harness card lists eight races with pace and trot events. Notable entries include Nubbin Mate and Laurick in race one and Screen Star with Wee Bonnie Lee in race three, plus The Pelican and Adiowin among favorites in later races. Several drivers are unnamed, reflecting a mixed field across fourteen contenders and multiple menuevered placeholders.

R. Anderson George Dale G. Pratt Sr Niagara Flash H. Britt Oteca Teresa Volo J. Gerry Some Prince D. Richards Windale T. Miller R. Howard F. Smith Laurick A. Sears Swords Point the Dude C. Connors Charming Doll Marty Echo E. Griffin J. Hanson Butternut Marshe L. Berry Sherwood Lass M. Beckwith R. Howard Wee Bonnie Lee B. Smith Happy Guy C. Smith Frere Dares R. Kellogg Valinda Moraka Highland Rogue H. Renaud Aston Vernon D. Carlisle Jr Symbol Dale the Pelican Roylene F. Parker Irish Pete L. Norton H. Knight S. Bubier Debbie Demon He. Britt Symbolin Paul Counsel Just Nancy Borderview Dale C. Day Randy Scot F. Inman Melody Square Mister Mike E. Wentworth Susan Moraka Stormy Star B. Bramble Novasco S. Bard H. Richards el Faber Minstrels Lady J .Gerry Donnas Adios H. Britt Miss Nat A. Brewer Haynes W. Pike Mr. Berry Key Killick Weston G. Reed Killarney Jane Bob Rosecroft Shangri la Ronnie Popsicle R. P. Johnson Morris Hanover G. Reed the Buckeye Kid Choo Choo Chief Fedors Fury R. Gartley

Erickson Wins Dealers' League Roll Off at Roll-A-Way Lanes

Donn Erickson topped the Dealers' League Roll-Off at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford with a 590 total aided by 95 pins handicap. Ray Dallaire was second with 581 after a 70 pin bonus and J Colpitts finished third with 571 and a 110 pin handicap. The event awarded trophies and cash prizes with final standings listed.

Donn Erickson Biddeford Ray Dallaire J. Colpitts L. Plante A. Henaire B. Hallezuk L. Goulet R. Hanson T. Hackett L. Morin R. Hilton R. Moreau S. Hutchinson E. Coreau R. Chaloult

Kennebunk Edges York High Eleven In Duel

Kennebunk edged York 3 2 in Southern York County high school baseball yesterday. Bobby Pelletier hit a decisive three base hit in the sixth driving in two to win for the visitors as Joe McCarthy of York and Kennebunk’s Nichols dueled. Veleis drove Pelletier home with a follow up hit after the two runs. York rallied in the final inning but fell short.

YORK Kennebunk York County Bobby Pelletier Joe McCarthy Nichols Pelletier Barry MacDonald Stevens Bobby Velevis

Conigliaro Shines As Red Sox Rally Past Senators

Rookie Tony Conigliaro doubled, singled, and scored twice as Boston beat Washington 9 3. Eddie Bressoud drove in the decisive runs with a two run single extending his hitting streak, while Bill Spanski earned his first major league win in six innings. The seven run seventh inning overturned a 3 2 deficit as Boston capitalized on two Senators errors and key hits from Clinton, Geiger, and Yastrzemski.

Washington Eddie Bressoud Tony Conigliaro Red Sox Senators Bressaud Conigliaro Swampscott Mass Chuck Hinton Tony C Bill Spanswick Thompsonville Conn Sox Dick Radatz Spanswick Radatz Boston Lu Clinton Bob Tillman Gary Geiger Dalton Jones Bressoud Carl Yastrzemski Frank Malzone Ed Brinkman Dick Stuart Clinton Yastrzemski John Kennedy Ken Funt Dave Morehead Associated Press Boston Red Sox Ed Bressoud Houston Don Buddin Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Cleveland Indians New York Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Juan Pizarro Hoyt Wilhelm Pizarro Ron Hansen Ken McBride Mickey Mantle Elston Howard Ralph Terry Bob Chance Leon Wagner Tony Kubek Yanks

Thornton Wins Track Event At Triangular Meet

Thornton Academy triumphed in a triangular track meet 79 2 over Biddeford with Kennebunk absent Ernie Morris and Tommy Pierce due to a bus trip. Biddeford missed Dick Gadbois with a leg injury in the 440. Thornton dominated the field in shot put and swept the four positions in the javelin. Tim Craig was a double winner for Thornton. Stan Cole of Kennebunk won the 440 and 880 and placed in pole vault. Ziminski led in high jump, with Welch and Wilson scoring for TA.

Thornton Academy Bidde Kennebunk Ernie Morris Tommy Pierce Biddeford Dick Gadbois Thornton Tim Craig Stan Cole Steve Ziminski Welch Wilson Walker Fournier Craig Cole A. Tardif M. Tardif

Elizabeth Blackwell First Woman Physician in America

Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, breaking gender barriers in 19th century medicine and paving the way for women in the profession.

Elizabeth Blackwell America

York Improves Standings With Comeback Win Over Kennebunk

York rallies to tie for first place after scoring twice in the late innings to defeat Kennebunk 3-2. Nichols, Stevens, and McDonald contributed on the mound as Kennebunk managed only a sixth inning surge.

Scotty Stevens Kennebunk York Nichols Stevens MacDonald McCarthy Perry P. Griffin

Beach Youth Hurls No Hitter in Junior High Clash

Old Orchard Beach Junior High beat Notre Dame 10 to 1 as Donnie Pushaw hurled a no hitter after an unearned first inning run. He struck out eight while Notre Dame pitcher Norman Gagnon fanned five. Seagull batters totaled seven hits, led by Pushaw and Labbe with two RBIs each in a seven inning game.

Old Orchard Beach Donnie Pushaw Old Orchard Beach Junior High Notre Dame Seagull Pushaw Norman Gagnon Gagnon Old Orchard Menear Roberge Rioux Cullinan Labbe Fitzgerald Brann Tucker Sullivan H ‘Martin Paquette O Caouette Mondor E. Brann Caouette Couture Fennell POA O. O. B RBI SO Gagnon HO Pushaw PB Martin U Gillis Ricker

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Mays of San Francisco leads in multiple categories including batting average 0.486 and runs 24 and hits 36. Clemente of Pittsburgh tops in several outputs with 0.389 average and 35 hits. Other leaders include Oliva Minnesota 0.430 in batting and 40 hits, Marichal San Francisco 5-0 with 1.000 ERA, and Wagner Cleveland 22 RBIs.

Associated Press National League Mays San Francisco Clemente Pittsburgh Allen Philadelphia Torre Milwaukee Pittsoven Cardenas Cincinnati Wills Los Angeles Harper Marichal Friend Pittsburgh Shaw Maloney Oliva Minnesota Fregosi Freehan Detroit Robpins Wagner Cleveland Bressoud Boston Mathews Kansas City Robinson Baltimore West Demeter Versalles Hinton Washington Colavito Hall Aparicio

Marichal Goes 5-0 in Giants Win Over Dodgers

Major League Stars PITCHING Juan Marichal of the Giants improved to 5-0 and stretched his win streak to 11 over two seasons by limiting the Los Angeles Dodgers to five hits in a 3-0 San Francisco victory. BATTING Wes Covington of the Phillies had two singles and a homer, driving in five runs in an 11-3 defeat of Cincinnati.

San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Juan Marichal Willie Mays Giants Dodgers Marichal Mays San Francisco Philadelphia Wes Covington Cincinnati Phillies Covington John Tsitouris Connie Mack Stadium Associated Press Juan Marichal Giants

Giants Dodgers Marathon Playoff Game Ends 8-7

The longest nine inning major league game lasted four hours and 52 minutes in a playoff marathon between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 2, 1962. The Dodgers emerged with an 8 to 7 victory.

San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers

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