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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

Page

6

Yankees Lifted by Turley and Bridges In 2-1 Win

Turley returned to action with seven scoreless innings and two singles allowed as the Yankees edged the Red Sox 2-1 to share the AL lead with Cleveland. Bridges closed out the win, while Belinsky struggled for Baltimore in a 6-4 defeat to the Angels.

Associated Press New York Yankees Turley Marshall Bridges Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland Marshall Gene Conley Baltimore Orioles Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Baltimore

Fights Last Night In Miami and Tokyo Results

Ray Lancaster from Spartanburg outpointed Harry Bellefonte of Moultrie in Miami. Osamu Watanabe of Japan defeated Joel Sanchez of Mexico in Tokyo.

Associated Press Miami Fla Ray Lancaster Spartanburg S.C Harry Bellefonte Moultrie Tokyo Osamu Watanabe Japan Joel Sanchez Mexico

Gorham Stops Wells In Dual Meet Track Action

Gorham High defeated Wells 66 to 47 at Gorham in a dual meet. Wells athletes set new marks in shot put 42 feet 8 inches and javelin 160 feet 8 inches while Gorham star Steve Watts won the 440 and helped the team to victory with strong showings in the 440 and relay events.

Gorham High Wells Gorham Yesteray Gorham Steve Harmon Stand Adams Steve Watts Byrnes Pelletier MacDonald Folsom Belyea Decateur Watts Burnell Harmon Saunders Gourde Boyd Tapley Dame Johnson Adams Clarrage Trueworthy Amirault Boivin Tie Haskell Shires Filson

Liston and Sharkey Clash Over Crack at Event

Sonny Liston and Jack Sharkey exchanged sharp words before a press conference in Massachusetts. Sharkey, 59, introduced Liston to judges at Raynham Dog Track, prompting Liston to denounce the remark as a cue to his past. Liston denied predicting a first round KO against Floyd Patterson and said he respects Patterson as a champion.

South Easton Mass Jack Sharkey Sonny Liston Liston Sharkey Raynham New York State Floyd Patterson Patterson

Major League Leaders Highlight AL Batting and Pitching Totals

Summary of top AL leaders by at bats including Jimenez Kansas City at .389 and Robinson Chicago at .352. Runs by Siebern Kansas City and Howser plus Green 27. RBIs led by Robinson Chicago 32 and Siebern 29. Hits by Robinson Chicago Rollins Minnesota Cimoli Kansas City 42. Doubles Del Greco Kansas City Green Minnesota 12 and Robinson Chicago 11. Triples Cimoli Kansas City 4. Home runs Kaline Detroit and Wagner Los Angeles 10 with Landis Chicago and Cash Detroit 9. Stolen bases Howser Kansas City 11 Aparicio Chicago 9. Pitching leaders Donovan Cleveland 6-0 1.000 and Belinsky Los Angeles 5 1 .833. Strikeouts Pascual Minnesota 45 Pappas Baltimore and Belinsky Los Angeles 38.

Turley Jim Pagliaroni Gary Geiger Carroll Hardy Boston Roger Maris Maris Yanks Mickey Mantle Elston Howard Bridges Pete Runnels Ed Bres Oud Red Sox Belinsky Nohitter Orioles Baltimore John Powell Jackie Brandt Jerry Adair Gus Triandos Los Angeles Art Duirk Hoyt Wilhelm Angels Associated Press Jimenez Kansas City Robinson Chicago Siebern Howser Green Minnesota Rollins Cimoli del Greco Kaline Detroit Wagner Landis Cash Aparicio Donovan Cleveland Pascual Pappas

National League at bats and major leaders

Baseball leaders are listed with players and teams: Kuenn San Francisco 612 at bats, Musial St. Louis .341, Pinson Cincinnati 31 runs, Wills Los Angeles Cepeda San Francisco 30 runs, Cepeda 38 RBI, T Davis Los Angeles 35, hits F Alou San Francisco 46, Cepeda 45, doubles Robinson Cincinnati 12, Pinson Cincinnati and Cepeda Davenport San Francisco 10, triples Williams Chicago Ranen Houston 4, eight tied 5, home runs Pinson Cincinnati 12, Mays Cepeda San Francisco, Stolen bases Wills Los Angeles 18, W Davis Los Angeles 9, pitching (5+ decisions) Purkey Cincinnati 60 1.000, Pierce San Francisco 0 1.000, strikeouts Koufax Los Angeles 73, Farrell Houston and O'Dell San Francisco 47.

Kuenn San Francisco Musial St. Louis Pinson Cincinnati Wills Los Angeles Cepeda T. Davis F. Alou Robinson Davenport Williams Chicago Ranen Houston Mays W. Davis Purkey Pierce Koufax Farrell O'Dell

Trotters and Pacers Post Time 7 30 p m

Harness card lists seven races with pace class entries and purses from 300 to 500 dollars. Names include Andy Kano Scott s Vision Mr Freight Trigger Volo Niagara Flash and Oteca s Harry, with multiple drivers and horses across six to seven races.

Andy Kano A. Reynolds Steve Volo W. Pike Son O'Darnney A. Langille Bondsman No Boy Homestretch Marve D. Richards J. W. Volo H. Renaud Roan June R. Hafford Alro Star D. Carlisle, Jr N.W Scott’s Vision G. McKenney Graham Abbe Mr. Freight A. Nason Fred Direct D. Childs Esquire Rob R. Fenno Carmilla Mite F. Lowe Oteca F. Woodbury Ency V. Holden Jeffson Moraka E. Cossette Daie K. Kellogg S. Cram Willoniv R. Wing Wake Lee F. Smith Chockoyette David B. Nelson Senator Yates Nira S Wanetka J. Gerry Zither H. Barker Wilson L. Wilson Jay Morris B. Smith Dean Boy H. Ralph Mr. Berry Key R. Kellogg Henry Jones R. Ryan Trigger Volo G. Fitch Kilarney Jane J. Gerry Mighty Niagara Flash C. Crawford Verna N. Murray Stormy H J. Gerry N. W Woodbury L. Norton M. Hodaking Borderview Mable M. Maker Captain Moody G. Reed Meadow Mike F. Smity Snow Q. McKenney

Standings and results from major league baseball games

Standings show Cleveland at 18 11 and Minnesota at 19 13 with Chicago Baltimore and Los Angeles in pursuit. Thursday results include New York 2 Boston 1 and Baltimore 6 Los Angeles 0. Today features Minnesota at New York Detroit at Cleveland Baltimore at Chicago Kansas City at Washington and Los Angeles at Boston. Weekend schedule lists multiple city matchups and nine more games across leagues.

Associated Press W. L. Pet G.B Cleveland Minnesota Chicago Baltimore Los Angeles Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington New York

Knights Edge Nasson In 6-5 Baseball Victory

St Francis College held Nasson College to six hits while capitalizing on errors and walks to secure a 6-5 win on the Red Knights diamond yesterday afternoon. Nasson mounted a late rally but fell short as St Francis preserved the lead with steady defense and timely hits.

St. Francis College Nasson College Red Knights Nasson

Thornton tops Cheverus in Telegram league tussle

Thornton academy edged Cheverus 6-4 as Jean Paul Fecteau and the McNabb brothers fueled late scoring. Ken Pike started for Thornton, with Fecteau finishing strong after a first inning threat. St. Louis rolled past Biddeford 11-1 behind Norm Trottier who struck out 10. Dion Sevigny led St Louis with four hits and five steals.

Jean Paul Fecteau McNabb Twins Thornton Academy Cheverus Saco Maroon Portland Deering St. Louis High Biddeford Sanford South Portland Biddeford-Saco St. Louis Thornton Ken Pike Charley Kerrigan Johnny Kerry Santo Cimino Ed Bouhles Higgins Pike Fecteau Saco Lads Bob Kimball Paul Callahan Dave McNabb Dennis McNabb Bob Callahan Dave den. McNabb McNabb Ciminio Dav McNabb Kerry Boulos Dav Kerrigan Cimino Roulos Waterhouse Field Trottier Tiger Roger Red Se‘vigny Eagles Ron Guerin Sevigny Dick Dion Dion Dick Harrison Bob Bourque Labbe Gene Lacroix Skip Edwin Guerin Tigers Bruce Carp Dion Dion Poae Cerin Cote Eer Nevigny Ee Seeses oFecteau

Dodgers Rally in 10th to Narrow NL Pennant Gap

Dodgers rally from 4-0 down to beat the Colts 5-4 in 10 innings as Maury Wills and Wally Moon clinch the win. LA, now within three games of San Francisco, gains late momentum in the NL pennant chase.

Associated Press Cincinnati San Francisco Gibson Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Houston Wills Colts San Francisco Giants St. Louis Bob Gibson Jim Golden Golden Wally Moon

Elks Edge Rochambeau In Wild Saco Softball Games

In Biddeford Saco league play the Elks and Rochambeau traded leads with Rochambeau building an 8-0 second inning lead, then the Elks rallied to tie and win 13-12 at the field. Blackie Lajeunesse led Rochambeau with four hits, while Oscar Cloutier homered for the Elks. Roger Doyon held K of C to one hit through five. Merchants Express defeated the KC club 6-3 behind solid pitching by Roger Vovon.

Els Rochambeau Club Tixs Field Merchants Express Springvaie KK Roger Vovon Saco Field Elks Biddeford Dave Twomey Ralph Boisvert Muff Faucher Twomey Boisvert Rochambeau The Blackie Lajeunesse Don Gagne Oscar Cloutier Guy Roberge Roger Doyon K of C Springvale Dallaire Szumita D. Gagne Vachon Mondor J. Paquette Leclair Emerson Roberge Lajeunesse Cloutier Faucher Lene Das Ooair Robrege Ifn Ak Lacroix Edwin Pc Butier Rocham- St. Louis Beau Belisle Roe Gagne piPiteh Merrill Paquette Anes Merril Mer- Be Pitmoe Icher Ccm SS Tha Martel Goulet Barker l'Tanguay Genest Sane Gauthier Hersey, If Finch Nee Aguar Rouiten Loranger Ibh Haere Ss Devon Annes St. Louis Dion Sevigny Guerin Rhone Delisle Bourque Belanger Larose Moulton Holland B. Mey Stol- Holland Lessard A. Lessard Dubois Labbe Ross Lehoux Lesleft Bid- Cochin Gene Fredeford Louis Doyon Trottier Demers Ana Springvale Tibbetts iCaramaholis Tanguay

Velevis Tops In Roll-offs At Pastime Lanes

The fourth of five roll-offs drew 13 bowlers in class 110 and under. Joe Velevis led with 579, carrying a 103 season average, followed by Oscar Letellier at 574. Richard Lajeunesse was third with 567. Roland Belair high for third string at 159. Tom Pouravelis added 132 for a win-place. Next roll-off scheduled for next week.

Joe Velevis Oscar Letellier Richard Lajeunesse E. Johnson M. Baillargeon R. Gosselin D. Stevens Paul Binette

Major Leaguers Lead In 6-4 Win Over Angels

Major League stars Jackie Brandt and Orie Olas drove in three runs combining a double and a home run in a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Bob Gibson and the Cardinals shut out San Francisco 10 with a six hitter.

Associated Press Jackie Brandt Orieoles Los Angeles Angels Bob Gibson Cardinals San Francisco

Industrial Loop Banquet Honors Chippers and Winners

The Industrial League held its second annual banquet at Wonderbar Steak House. The Chippers were guests of honor with captains and five players named as trophy recipients. Lost Soles won team honors. Lumberjacks and Rainbow Tavern received individual and team trophies and cash awards. Don Wormwood and Don Raybine led individual awards.

Bowlers Industrial League Wonderbar Biddeford Ed Pullen Arthur Millard Industrial Legue Chippers 20Th Century Nick Gillis Don Wormwood Darrell Farnham Bill Elliot Roy Wormwood Jon Raybine Lumberjacks Rainbow Tavern Art Millard Don Raybine

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