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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1964

Page

6

Favorites Set For Preakness

Northern Dancer and Hill Rise renew their Derby duel in the 88th Preakness at Pimlico a 1 3 16 mile race with six starters and purses totaling 176 700 The betting favorite is Hill Rise at 7 5 with Northern Dancer at 2 1 Both are backed by strong owners and jockeys as state of play for the Triple Crown race.

Baltimore Northern Dancer Hill Rise David Scoundrel Roman Brother Quadrangle Big Pete CBS Benie Bond Harriet N. Ball Falls Church George A. Pope Jr el Peco Ranch E. P. Taylor Windfields Farm Bill Hartack Nearctic Willie Shoemaker Hartack Hill

Mays Thrilled By Batting Power Amid Record Chase

Willie Mays, chasing Roger Maris's home run mark and aiming for a .400 batting pace, says he will not let pressure affect him. At 33 with 12 seasons in, he credits a peaceful personal life and strong health for a renewed, confident outlook as Giants begin the season strong with a .481 average and 11 homers in 21 games.

New York Willie Mays Roger Maris Mays Willie San Francisco Giant Maris Ted Williams Giants

Beech Ridge Race Card Promises Busy Sunday

Sugar Ray Robinson will award beBeech Ridge Bombers and Stocks feature trophies as Roger Shaw Marty Vachon lead early class A and B point races. Cal Reynolds B bomber, Dick MecGary’s Kennebunk team, George Welch and Ray Leach headline openers. racing starts 2 p m with rain date May 23 at 8 p m.

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Sugar Ray Robinson Roger Shaw Marty Vachon Lebanon Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Cal Reynolds Groveville Shaw Ralph Cusack Bob Libby Phil Libby Bucky Benson Biddeford Paul Tardif Tardif Beech Ridge Dick MecGary Kennebunk George Welch Ogunquit McGary Ray Leach Arundel

Fights to Offer Longer Rounds for First Time

In Portland Maine next Tuesday a boxing card at the Portland Exposition Building will feature three minute rounds for eight and six round bouts the first time in state history. Main event Sugar Ray Robinson vs Gaylord Barnes remains mostly at two minute rounds. Promoter Sam Silverman notes Maine rivals national practice. Cadillac James faces Tommy Lee in the semi final while Milo Calhoun meets Doug Clay. Ronnie Butts vs Kaye Burke opens over four rounds. Start 8 30 p.m.

Portland Maine Portland Exposition Building Sugar Ray Robinson Gaylord Barnes Sam Silverman Willie Cadillac) James Old Orchard Beach Tommy Lee Trenton N.J Milo Calhoun New York Doug Clay Lee Clay Barnes Ronnie Butts Kaye Burke

Cumberland Fair Official Entries Tonight at 7:30 PM

Horse racing card lists eight trots and mainspace pacing races at Cumberland Fair with $350 to $800 purses. Entries feature Niagara Flash, Shadydale Direct, Prince Boy, Coast Dispatch, War Chips, Morris Hanover, Brenda Chief, Logan Scottish and other names across eight races with one mile heats.

Cumberland Fair Niagara Flash H. Britt Breezy Frisco L. Pickett Jr Cardinal Buster B. Smith Abbe Dixon G. Reed Oteca Teresa Volo J. Gerry Prince D. Richards C. O's N. Murray Shadydale Direct B. Bramble Nelson’s W. Miller M. Keene Roger Barnes F. Parker Charming Doll D. Richards Angelique F. Roullard Lady Carlith F. Lambert Jr Butternut Marine L. Berry l Onway B. Smith Flashy Chic B. Nelson Cold Spring Scotty K. Fritz Inda Ree F. Woodbury Eric's Prince R. Smith Hodgens Rose Nover Boy R. Doherty Susan Abbot F. Lowe Mr. Amos C. Chase Sergeant E. Britt Shadydale Precise L. Garland Princess A. Sears E. Griffin Wicomico Ace J. C. Smith Buddy T. Wyn B. Patterson Ronnie J. Gerry Waunkus K. Gray Bert R. Johnson Century Note R. Andersen

Saco Little League Opens Tomorrow

Mayor J Edward Whelan will toss the first ball as Saco Little League begins its 1964 season with an all Saco league twin bill at Summer Street park. Saco Hardware sponsors the new team replacing Old Orchard Lions under coach Charley Mistos. Saturday’s double header at 1 30 features Bagley’s 1963 champions against Western Auto, and Daven Davis versus Boucmiva las Bros in a hot rivalry expected to draw a large Twin Cities crowd.

J. Edward Whelan Saco Summer Street Saco Hardware Orchard Lions Charley Mistos Bagley’s Western Auto Daven Davis Boucmivalas Bros Twin Cities

Don Kirkland twirls 22 strikeouts in no hit win

Chrisney High School pitcher Don Kirkland struck out 22 of 23 Oakland City batters in a seven inning 10-0 no hitter Thursday. A third strike let by the catcher extended the inning but none of the hits left the infield. The Everglades National Park in Florida is noted as America’s largest subtropical wilderness.

Dale Ind Don Kirkland Chrisney High School Oakland City Kirkland America Everglades National Park Florida

Power Trade Rumors Grow as Mincher Surges for Twins

Don Mincher’s hot hitting in Minnesota strengthens the case that Vic Power could be traded for pitching help as the Twins juggle five power hitters for four spots. Mincher bonds with Hall Oliva Allison and Killebrew, while Power’s defense remains strong despite reduced playing time. The Twins’ 15–7 win over Chicago highlighted Mincher’s four home runs in five games and raised questions about Power’s role beyond this season.

Associated Press Vic Power Minnesota Tony Oliva Power Twins Don Mincher Mincher Oliva Bob Allison Chicago White Sox Eee Allison Jimmie Hall Harmon Killebrew Mischer Sam Mele Hall Allison Killebrew Washington Baltimore Detroit New York Rich Rollins Zoilo Versalles White Sox Rollins Tigers Dick McAuliffe George Thomas

Bruce Holds Mays Hitless As Colts Top Giants 4 3

Bruce blanked Willie Mays for the first time in 21 games helping Houston to a 4 3 victory over the NL leading Giants. The win lifts Bruce to 4 1 with ninth inning relief from Woodeshick. Dodgers sweep Cubs in a doubleheader while Drysdale shines in the nightcap. Phillies beat Cardinals 3 2 on Allen homer. Mets rout Braves 12 4 behind Smith doubles and Hunt hits.

Associated Press Bob Bruce Bruce Willie Mays San Francisco Mays Houston Colts Giants St. Louis Curt Simmons Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Sandy Koufax Koufax Don Drysdale Dodgers Richie Allen Philadelphia New York Mets Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Hal Woodeshick Tom Haller Colts Bob Shaw Eddie Kasko Nellie Fox al Spangler Walt Bond Shaw John Bateman Billy Pierce Kasko Spangler Cubs Santo Jim Gilliam Tommy Davis Frank Howard Ernie Broglio Cardinals Phillies Tony Taylor Allen John Herrnstein Jim Bunning Ed Roebuck Mets Braves Warren Spahn Dick Smith New York Ron Hunt Spahn Joe Christopher

Bowling Champs Meeting In Maine Intersection Match

Western Maine bowling champion Nick Gillis and Eastern Maine champion Scotty McLaughlin meet in the second half of their inter sectional match at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford this afternoon at 3 30 Gillis leads the Easterner by 16 pins after the first half rolled in Millinocket last week Both rolled in spectacular form last week with Gillis totaling 1305 pins

Twin City Title Tournament Set For Sunday At Pastime Bowl

The Twin City title challengers tournament returns Sunday at 6 30 p m at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford over a 10 string route. Open to Twin Cities bowlers except past or current state title holders. A large field is expected with entries to be registered beforehand for smooth handling. Local star McLaughlin, 19, looms as a strong challenger even on Gillis home lanes, with a several big totals predicted.

Twin City Biddeford Twin Cities Billy Manning McLaughlin Gillis Kegler

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