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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1961

Page

5

Joye Joyce Shuts Down Thornton in 20 K Stags Roll

Cheverus pitcher Dick Joyce fanned 20 as Cheverus routs Thornton Academy 17 2. Joyce allowed five hits and issued three walks while Paul Sullivan and Kerry paced Cheverus with multiple hits. An unusual fifth inning double play ended a Thornton rally and preserved the big Cheverus lead.

Cheverus High Dick Joyce Thornton Academy Joyce Saco Jeff Griffith Paul Sullivan Cheverus Dennis McNabb Ken Chenard Murphy Kerry Stags Thornton Chenard

Mutual Theatre Comedy for All the Family

A family friendly comedy screens at Mutual Theatre with showtimes at 6 30 PM and 8 30 PM. The program invites all ages to enjoy light hearted entertainment in a welcoming venue.

Biddeford Opens Decary Field for Little Minor League Play

A Biddeford church project becomes a public playground at Decary Memorial field on Pool road. Workers level the lot, install dugouts, and plan bleachers with city and St. Louis Alumni association support. The Little Minor League aims to field six teams, fundraised to about $1,000, and hopes for future expansions including tennis and a swimming pool.

St. Andre Church York County Decary Minor League Association Biddeford St. Louis Pool Road May Street Boosters Lionel St. Ours Roger Coulombe Clifton Allen Robert Larochelle Francis Perry Fecteaus Lemires Heberts Larochelles Marcottes Emonds Old Orchard Beach Dover N. H Scarborough Kennebunk Decary Memorial

Brain Injury Claims Life Of College Boxer Harry Campbell

SAN FRANCISCO AP Light weight boxer Harry Campbell 23 a former Olympic star and San Jose State sophomore died after a brain injury suffered in a 10 round main event He collapsed after losing to Al Medrano in Kezar Pavilion Monday night He underwent surgery for a hemorrhage and never regained consciousness An investigation was promised by Doug Hayden to assess potential negligence Referee Verne Bybee said he was unaware Campbell was badly hurt until after the match Dr Don Lastreto recalled no real hard punches but said the injury likely came from persistent blows

San Francisco Harry Campbell Campbell San Jose State Kezar Pavilion al Medrano Sacramento Calif Doug Hayden State Athletic Commission Verne Bybee Bybee Medrano St. Luke's Hospital Don Lastreto California Athletic Commission

Big League Stars Struggle Highlights in League Wins

A 2-1 victory for the Cardinals over the Cubs featured Orlando Cepeda and Giants stars driving in the tying run and scoring. Hal Woodeschick and Dave Sisler combined to hold the Yankees to two hits as the Senators won 3-2.

Associated Press Orlando Cepeda Giants Cubs Hal Woodeschick Dave Sisler Senators Yankees

Trade Bowling Loop Concludes Successful Year

The men's Trade Bowling league held its annual banquet at the Worderbar Steakhouse with 40 Keglers attending. Main Castle earned the team total prize and the team single award while Genesi's Variety won the individual high awards. Capt Raymond Tardif Dick Rocray Bernie Grenier Dick Choroszy Norman Allie led the champion squad with Bob Souliere Don Boutet Rusty Rousselle Andy Lefebvre and Ray Goudreau making up Souliere's Service Station. Nick Gillis hosted as master of ceremonies at the 20th Century lanes where the rolloffs were held.

Worderbar Main Castle Idid Labers Souliere Raymond Tardif Dick Rocray Berniie Grenier Dick Choroszy Norman Allie Lombine Bob Souliere Don Boutet Rusty Rousselle Andy Lefebvre Ray Nick Gillis Steve Foss Castle Bernie Grenier Dick, Rocray 20Th Century Lanes

Baseball Standings and Scores From A L and N L Cards

Baseball standings show American League leaders with New York Minnesota and Cleveland near the top as Boston Chicago and Philadelphia trail. Tuesday results include Washington 3 New York 2 and Detroit 10 Baltimore 4 while Chicago beats Minnesota 5 to 4. Wednesday previews list Washington New York Cleveland Boston and Detroit among scheduled clashes with Kansas City and Los Angeles noted. In the National League San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee and Chicago post wins with several games to come and no games scheduled.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B. DE Advoravs New York Minnesota Cleveland Baltimore Fils Kansas City Washington Chicago Boston Los Angeles Detroit City National League L. Pet. G.B San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia

Senators Beat Yankees 3-2 as Woodeshick, Sisler Stand Tall

Detroit also tops Baltimore 10-4 to stretch AL lead while White Sox, Red Sox, and Royals win. Hal Woodeshick and Dave Sisler limit the Yankees to two hits as Washington secures a four game cushion over New York. Frank Lary earns his 100th win for Detroit with a 10-4 victory.

Detroit Baltimore Frank Lary Steve Barber Rocky Lnvito Bubba Morton Norm Cash Early Wynn White Sox Minnie Minoso Sox Pete Ramos Twins Frank Malzone Jim Paglionari Red Sox Ike Delock Wynn Hawkins Dick Howser A's Eli Grba Norm Bass Angels Jim Archer Bass Ted Coreau Old Orchard Beach York Agaig Ick Buckman Loshua Ers Ken Tri Lun Poa Gendron Bouchard Marsh Ll Wells Mazzacane C Lesvesque Coreau Seen Peacock Britton T Corry Eeneee Weare Hardy Bridges Hall Scarboro Tripp Boulchard Buckman Tri Gendron Nowell Cadenlead Pierce Tsomides

Giants Rally to Take Lead With 2-1 Win Over Cubs

Jack Sanford pitched a complete game for San Francisco in a 2-1 victory over Chicago, giving the Giants a three game edge in the NL race. Orlando Cepeda delivered three hits and scored the winning run on Landrith's sixth inning single.

Jack Sanford San Francisco Gioup Chicago Cubs Giants Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Philadelphia Sanford Orlando Cepeda Dick Drott Braves Dodger Sandy Koufax Frank Bolling Don Nottebart Moe Drabowsky Dick Stuart Pirates Cardinal Curt Simmons Vern Law Elroy Face Gene Freese Phils Reds Frank Sullivan Joey Jay

McCormick Wilhelm Pace ERA Leaders In Baseball

New York AP reports Mike McCormick of San Francisco and Hoyt Wilhelm of Baltimore lead this season in ERA. McCormick tops the National League at 1.32 after 41 innings with six earned runs. Wilhelm, a 1952 NL and 1959 AL ERA champ, sits at 1.54 after 35 innings in relief. The article lists leaders from NL and AL, including Monbouquette Mosso Shaw Sturdivant Podres Mahaffey Spahn Hunt Gibson and Jay with varying ERAs and innings totals.

New York Mike McCormick San Francisco Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore McCormick Wilhelm Associated Press New York Giants Orioles Bill Monbouquette Boston Washington Senators Don Mossi Detroit Bob Shaw Chicago Tom Sturdivant Johny Podres Los Angeles Dodgers Art “Mahaffey Philadelphia Warren Spahn Milwaukee Ken Hunt Cincinnati Bob Gibson St. Louis Joey Jay

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Summary of top hitters and pitchers from the season, listing leaders by batting average runs scored runs batted in hits doubles triples and home runs. Notable names include Killebrew Mantle Gentile Robinson Cepeda Aaron Mays and Moon with leaders in pitching and strikeouts. Also includes Versalles Aparicio and Regan among others.

Associated Press Killebrew Minnesota Brandt Baltimore Colavito Detroit Mantle New York Gentile Cash B. Robinson Temple Cleveland Francona Power Romano Green Wood Sievers Chicago Piersall Kaline Woodling Keough Washington Versalles Aparicio Messi Regan Ramos Pascual Barber Mathews Milwaukee Clemente Pittsburgh Wills Moon Los Angeles Coleman Cincinnati Zimmer Virdon Banks Santo Aaron Amaro Philadelphia Stuart Robinson Cepeda San Francisco Pinson Callison Mays Buffalo Elston Padres Drysdale

Fights Last Night Bantamweights Reported Wins

Houston, Cleveland Williams stopped Alex Miteff in five. San Jose Frankie Ramerez stopped Jerry Hunnicut in seven. Odessa Kenny Lane outpointed Daniel Gonzalez over ten. San Antonio Baby Salazar out pointed Frankie Duran over ten in bantamweight bouts.

Associated Press Houston Tex Cleveland Williams Alex Miteff Argentina San Jose Calif Frankie Rameriz Los Angeles Jerry Hunnicut San Mateo Odessa Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Daniel Gonzalez San Antonio Jorge Baby Salazar Mexico City Frankie Duran Austin

Sailor Loses Finger In Accidental Shotgun Discharge

Brunswick AP reports Thomas Plecker aged 22 lost his right forefinger after an accidental shotgun discharge. Police say he, a sailor assigned to the Naval Air Station, had the gun and was unaware his wife was clearing it and had loaded it.

Brunswick Thomas Plecker Naval Air Station

Exclusive Race Club Waiting For Shoemaker

Inglewood California AP exclusive race club awaits its fourth member as jockey Willie Shoemaker nears 4,000 career victories at Hollywood Park. He rides in the first seven of eight races, chasing a milestone reached by Longden Arcaro and others after lengthy careers.

Inglewood Calif Willie Shoemaker Mighty Mite Hollywood Park Shoemaker Pee Longden Gordon Richards England Eddie Arcaro Aqueuct Longden Arcaro Ted Atkinson Ralph Neves Sir Gordon

Kennebunk Rams Sweep Deering In Easy Track Victory

Kennebunk High Rams dominated Deering with firsts in every event and a 2314 by 110 percent score yesterday afternoon. Harold Wakefield led with wins in broad jump, two sprints, and a winning relay, as Kennebunk prep for York County meet at Saco Friday against Kennebunk Thornton and Wells.

Kennebunk High Deering Kennebunk Harold Wakefield Rams York County Saco Thornton Wells Drown Holbrook Durette Winston Rodgers McDonald Hoff Morris Wakefield Stevens Hamlett Graham Martin Lee

TV Awards Program Is Lively Show

TV critics note a lively Emmy telecast with 24 statues handed out and a mix of sketches and awards. NBC's Macbeth telecast led with five Emmys including best drama and top program, stars Evans and Anderson winning acting honors, Schaefer directing, while Burr and Stanwyck scored notable wins.

Cynthia Lowry New York Hollywood National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences NBC Iits Maurice Evans Judith Anderson George Sc Robert Welch Welch John Birch Society

Hayden Renominated as Mental Health and Corrections Chief

(AP) Gov. Reed renominates Perry D. Hayden, 55, of Hallowell for a second three year term as Commissioner of Mental Health and Corrections.

Hayden Augusta Reed Perry D. Hayden Hallowell Mental Health and

Track event results show Keenans leading in sprints and relays

The meet results list Folley, Rolfe, and Sprince in a 440 yard dash with 14.2 seconds. Condon leads 120 yard hurdles in 14.5 seconds with Hoff tied Stevens for third. Lefebvre wins 880 with Graham second and Titcomb third. Wakefield tops 220 in 24.6 seconds. Kennebunk wins the 880 relay in 1 41.5.

Folley Rolfe Sprince Condon McDonald Hoff Stevens Lefebvre Graham Titcomb Wakefield Hamblett Lewis Kennebunk

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