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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1961

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Spahn Beats Giants For 292nd Career Triumph

Warren Spahn earned his 292nd victory as the Milwaukee Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4. Aaron homered for the Braves, who narrowed the National League lead held by the Giants to a slim margin. The Dodgers and Pirates also posted wins as Cubs, Phillies, and Reds suffered setbacks.

Associated Press Warren Spahn Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Gers Chicago Cubs Dick Stuart Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Philadelphia Phils Spain Jim Davenport Felipe Alou Braves Sam Jones Hank Aaron Dodgers Sandy Koufax Cubs Dick Farrell Billy Williams

Monbouquette Clinches 2-1 Win Over Senators in Night Game

Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette fanned 17 in a four-hit shutout and a 5-1, five-hit night game victory. Pete Ramos of the Twins homered in the fifth and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-run single in the sixth as Minnesota beat Los Angeles 5-4.

Associated Press Bill Monbouquette Red Sox Poe Senators Pete Ramos Twins Angeles Cleveland Jack Fisher Pete Burnside Pumpsie Green Chuck Schilling Vic Wertz Burnside Eli Grba Grba Ken Hunt Earl Averill Angels

Maine sportsmen warned on out of state land buys and political shifts

A Maine columnist warns readers about out of state interests buying vast tracts in Washington County to develop private recreational areas, risking public access to Chain of Lakes and other prime hunting and fishing spots. The piece also attacks political tensions in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game, calling for a commission form of government to reduce partisan influence.

Washington County Maine Jim Carr Richmond Coplin Plantation Franklin County Chain of Lakes Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Cobb Fish and Game Advisory Committee Frederick G. Payne Denmark Fish and Game Maine Fish and Game Associaaion Clauson Elmer Ingraham Ingraham Maine Fish and Game Association

Tremendous Harness Entries at Cumberland Race Night

A crowded Cumberland program features seven race card events from Class D to C2 Pace and Trot with purses from 250 to 400 dollars. Notable horses include Gypsy Jack Dusty Star Night Jarrettown Betty and Miss Thanksgiving, with riders L Norton J Gerry A McAfee J Doherty and W Pease. Also recaps 1946 sports memories and regional figures in bowling and boxing.

Cumberland Gypsy Jack L. Norton Shangri la Ronnie J. Gerry Dusty Star A. McAfee Adam Cash J. Doherty Jarrettown Betty E. Johnston Senator Yates C. Connor Jeffson Moraka W. Pease Detjan S. Cran Newson Rosecroft J. Winters Bay Frisco G. Reed G. Sadovsky Sadies Deram F. Dobras Hi Knight S. Babier King Katy P. Constantino Keen Jay A. Thomas Miss Blueblood Peter Cannon H. Barker Joe Knight T. McInnis Joe Davis H. Ralph Newport Ritz L. Healey Shadydale Nugget W. Hazen Little Doctor Gay Life Nira’s Wanetka Shadydale Dash B. Smith Chet Lynn Radar A. Gurney Miss Julie P. Jamieson Mahoney Hanover Tanglewood Tessa Mary Lou Volo G. Fitch Gilman D. Childs L. Rioux Dudley Hope K. Russell Princess Hall E. Learned Merrie Angie M. Robinson N. Murray Billvern Vole O. Gordon Miss Spangler A. Gerberich Eric's F. Lowe Grand K. V. M. Hodgkins Jr

Tigers Beat Yankees On Lary Heroics In Ninth

Frank Lary hit a tie breaking ninth inning homer and doubled for the Tigers in a 4-3 win at New York as Detroit widened its AL lead. Steve Boros drove in two runs on sacrifice flies, while Hector Lopez homered for the Yankees.

Tigers Yankees Hector Lopez Yogi Berra Wynn A’s Camilo Carreon White Sox Norm Bass Baltimore Cleveland Jim Gentile Vic Power

Gagne Opens Narrow Lead in Maine Bowling Title Duel

Norm Gagne holds a 37 pin advantage over Eastern Maine champ Bill Chapman in the first half of the state Class C bowling final in Skowhegan. Gagne posted 1015 with six trips over 100 as Chapman rallied to 978 with four 100-plus games and strong late pins. The rematch is set for Sunday at 20th Century Lanes.

Norm Gagne Maine Bill Chapman Skowhegan Gagne Chapman P. m. Gagne

Thornton Academy Track Men Succumb To South Portland

A strong South Portland squad defeated Thornton Academy 113 1 3 to 57 2 3 on the Saco track yesterday afternoon. Pete Good Alan Harvie and Terry O'Brien led TA wins with multiple events and Parola led the TA mile. The meet included wins in the high jump javelin pole vault and sprints as SP dominated the field.

Thornton Academy South Portland Saco Pete Good Alan Harvie Terry O'Brien Good Harvie O’brien Academy Mike Cyr Eddie LeBlanc Marty Sheehan John Parola Howie Shaffer Dick Nolette Paroal Sheehan South Valente Ayer Nolette Hewes Roberts Parola Cyr LeBlanc Hogan Vecchione Robinson Lewis Ganem Newsom O'Brien Kenney Gallant Beecher Howard St. John Shaffer Walker Hyland Stoddard Thaylor Drouin Dion Daniels Cass Armstrong Shibles

Gillis Edges Johnson In Close Bowling Duel For Western Maine Title

Nick Gillis rallies from two pins down after seven games to win by 59 pins over Francis Johnson in a Western Maine bowling final. Gillis totals 1186 to Johnson 1127 with decisive late string scores and a run of strikes and spares. The winner advances to face state champion Chris Anton. rematch set Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 20th Century Lanes.

Maine Nick Gillis Francis Johnson Skowhegan Gillis Johnson Johnson-Gillis Chris Anton

Martin Fans 20 as Notre Dame Triumphs Over C. K. Burns

Al Martin allowed three hits and struck out 20 in seven innings guiding Notre Dame to a 7-3 win over arch rival C. K. Burns. Martin added a single and triple while Ralph Mercier contributed a three bagger in the victory.

al Martin Notre Dame C. K. Burns School Martin Kenny Pike Ralph Mercier K. Burns Martin and Mercier Pike and Brown Cushman and Arsenault

Frog mating calls rise without mouth opening

Frogs produce calls by forcing air from the lungs over vocal cords while the mouth stays closed. An air pouch under thechin acts as a resonator to amplify the sound.

Two-Man Lanes Lining Up At Pastime

The two man summer league at Pastime Lanes is forming with a meeting scheduled Monday at 7 30 PM to finalize entries. Reporters listed include Marcel Ross Dave Paulhus Royal Spofford Rene Menard Roger Duchesne Paul Belanger Al Gilblair Don Bouthot Paul Petit Al Huot Lou Lachance Dick Choros zy Pel Binette Oscar Letellier Rusty Janelle Art Pepin and Roland Belair. Additional bowlers may join at the meeting.

Marcel Ross Dave Paulhus Royal Spofford Rene Menard Roger Duchesne Paul Belanger al” Gilblair Don’ Bouthot Paul Petit al’ Huot Lou Lachance Dick’ Choroszy Pel Binette Oscar Letellier Rusty” Janelle Art’’ Pepin Roland Belair

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