Fisher Helps White Sox Stretch Lead With Ninth Straight Win
Eddie Fisher earned his 10th save as Chicago topped Kansas City 5-4 to extend the AL-leading White Sox streak to nine. The knuckleball specialist credited Hoyt Wilhelm for tips and said he uses the pitch 75 to 80 percent of the time. Multiple AL games followed with Cleveland edging Baltimore 1-0 and Washington routing Detroit 15-9 among others.
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Eddie Fisher
Hoyt Wilihelm
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Chicago White Sox
Kansas City
White Sox
Chicago
Wilhelm
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Hoyt
Athletics
Tommy John
Rene Lachemann
Dodgers Grow Lead Despite Near No Hit Bid
The Dodgers lose to Houston 4-1 as Ken Johnson carries a near no hitter into the ninth inning. Los Angeles slips 3.5 games behind Cincinnati while Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and San Francisco post wins elsewhere. Dick Ellsworth and Ron Fairly spark the Dodgers’ late bid but fall short.
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Houston
Ken Johnson
Johnson
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Domed Stadium
Cincinnati
Dick Ellsworth
Chicago Cubs
al Ferrara
Cincinnati Reds
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Ray Sadecki
Milwaukee
New York Mets
Cubs
San Francisco
Pepperell Bowling League standings and awards listed
The Pepperell Bowling League releases final standings for the 1965 season detailing men and women divisions. Notable honors include Moppers high single, Paul Deners high average, Marcel Martel high triple, and Don ald Binette high single. Fleur-de-Lis leads women's shifts with top team totals and Irene Gagne high average. Ted Kleinhans, former major league pitcher, begins his 19th season as Syracuse coach.
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Laurette Oliver
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Paul Deners
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Donald Binette
Wom
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Starfire
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Percale
Fleur-de- Lis
Lady Pepperell
Honeycomb
Fleur-de
Nap Guard
Oliva Drouin
Leslie Labonte
Leon Bergeron
Paul Neault
Jean Luc Veilleux
Richard Laverriere
Real Montembeau
Paul Demers
Nicol Drouin
Paul Dufour
Henry Fournier
Raymond Roberts
Gerard Jacques
Thomas Perreault
Richard Boudreau
Lionel Bertrand
Rachel Gendron
Lorraine Labhe
Lillian Fournier
Ethel Kendall
Judith Binette
Ruth Strickland
Margaret Maddox
Fleur-de-Lis
Lucille Reed
Theresa Sylvester
Irene Gagne
Carmen Cote
Lila Marinello
Albertine Boissonneault
Dolores Nolette
Floriette Cote
Jeannine Fearon
Ted Kleinhans
Syracuse
Harada Aims for Big Money After Bantam Victory
Ma sahiko Harada, newly crowned bantamweight champion, earned 2500 dollars for his 15 round title win over Eder Jofre in Nagoya Japan. He hopes future title bouts bring larger purses as the first Japanese to hold two world titles. Jofre received 30000 dollars plus expenses from the bout.
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Clay Declared Ready For May 25 Title Bout
Latvian heavyweight Cassius Clay receives medical clearance from Dr. Lee Lemieux of Westbrook to defend the title on May 25 in Maine. Clay weighed 211 pounds and will stay in Lewiston for the fight week. Liston sparred six rounds in Poland Spring drawing praise from former champions Joe Louis Jim Braddock and Jersey Joe Walcott, but no winner forecast was given. Louis discussed fight finances noting uncertainty over closed circuit revenue and hotel room availability for out-of-town fans.
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St Andre's Nips Old Orchard Beach 6 5 in Close Baseball Clash
Old Orchard Beach fell 6 to 5 as St Andre's nipped the Beach nine in a tight game. Perry went 4 for 4 at the plate while Laliberte allowed five hits and no walks. Loe details include RBI by Perry and Cullinan with pitchers Laliberte and Lebrun earning the decision.
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Goulet
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Roy
Pinette
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Lavigne
Bob Labranche
Morin
Roger
Labranche
Stres
L'Heureux
Petrin
Rbi Perry
Cullinan
Oie
Lebrun
U Lambert
Lachance
Twin City Title Match Thursday at Pastime Bowling
The final 10 strings of the Twin City title bout pit champion Gerry Bissonnette against Rene Menard at 6:30 p.m. at Pastime Bowling Center. Bissonnette led 1160 to 1064 after the first half, holding a 96 pin edge entering the concluding segment.
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Pastime Bowling
Gerry Bissonnette
Rene Menard
Bissonnette
Menard
Harada vows bigger guarantee after Bangkok title ordeal
Harada recalls being tied up in a rigged scheme before the King Patched bout in Bangkok on January 12, 1963. He received $45,000 but calls the arrangement crazy and promises a substantial guarantee for future title shots to cover his ordeal and risks.
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Tebbetts Signs Up For Job Security With Indians
Cleveland Indians general manager Gabe Paul announced Birdie Tebbetts was signed to a new contract through 1966 to give added security to the manager. Tebbetts, 55, said he was happy to stay and finish the rebuilding job in Cleveland, though salary details were not disclosed.
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Birdie) Tebbetts
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St Marys Grip On First Half Title In Tri City Baseball
St Marys Grammar School leads the Tri City Baseball League first half standings with an undefeated run entering the Biddeford game. St Andre’s sits second after a single loss to St Marys, with Saco Little League opening its 1965 season in a four inning round robin featuring Owen Davis Western Auto Russell’s Saco Hardware Shaw’s and Saco Biddeford Savings.
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Saco Little League Opens Season With Round Robin Start
Mayor Paul Reay will throw the first ball as Saco Little League begins its 1965 season with a Round Robin at Winter Street Park. Games include Owen Davis vs Western Auto, Russell's vs Saco Hardware, and Shaw's vs Saco-Biddeford Savings. Players and coaches should be at the field by 12:30 for photos. uniform numbers due tonight.
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Saco-Biddeford
Bob Martin
Martin
Race Drivers To Compete At Arundel Speedway
Kennebunk Friday night features nine pro races at Arundel Speedway with top stock cars. Dick Wolstenhulme leads Class A points at 86, Ed West 76, Benjy Warren 68, Jim Landry 63, Ken Richardson 48, Don MacLaren 47. In Class B Ray Leach leads with 102, Dick Edgerly 96, Buzzy Bezan son 83, Maurice Farmer 82, Russ Nutting 77, Don Turner 75. First race begins at 8 30 p m.
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Arundel Speedway
Dick Wolstenhulme
Ed West
Benjy Warren
Jim Landry
Ken Richardson
Don MacLaren
Ray Leach
Dick Edgerly
Buzzy Bezanson
Maurice Farmer
Russ Nutting
Don Turner
Yankees Rally Late Tie Boston In 12 Inning Win
Ray Barker of New York broke up Dave Morehead's no hit bid with a leadoff single in the seventh and hit his first major league home run in the ninth as the Yankees tied Boston and won in 12 innings 4 to 3. Ray Sadecki allowed five hits for his first Cardinals victory as St Louis beat Philadelphia 8 to 2.
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