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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1961

Page

5

Wilkinson Relieved Of Track Coaching Duties

The Biddeford High track team loses coach Jim Wilkinson by school committee action. He will remain a teacher next year, with uncertainty over whether cross country and track will be continued. Wilkinson revived the program two years ago and mentored several promising sprinters and field event athletes at BHS.

York County Saco Jim Wilkinson Biddeford Wilkinson BHS

SYCL Game: Seagulls Lose 16-6 to Traip Academy

Traip Academy of Kittery overwhelmed Old Orchard Beach 16 to 6 yesterday afternoon at the Beach. Foley earned the win while Peacock took the loss as Traip built an early lead and held on, aided by five walks and a Mike Weare double.

Wells High York Mike Weare Ole Bsccents Wells Bridges Mithen Scarborough Bucknam

Ice free lakes spark hot Maine fishing season

Maine anglers report major lakes open for fishing with few remote spots in Aroostook county. stripers running near Mousam River mouth and Moosehead leads togue catches. anglers ready for Memorial Day weekend with surface and trolling tactics seeing results. notable catches include a 22 pound lake trout from Black Point near Beaver Creek.

Maine Aroostook Moosehead Rangeley Lakes Mousam River Kennebunk King of the Lakes Archie Candage Surry Black Point Beaver Creek

Two-Man Lanes League Opens Monday at Pastime Lanes

The Summer two man league begins Monday evening at Pastime lanes with a 10 team field. Teams listed include Al Huot and Roger Ducharme 204, Oscar Letellier and Bob Grenier 201, Rene Menard and Fred Tenney 201, and others with 196 to 201 averages. Starts 8 p m with nine week schedule and strong scores anticipated.

al Huot Roger Ducharme Rusty Janelle D. Paulhus Lou Lachance Royal Spofford Paul Binette Marcel Ross Chick” Chorozy Paul Belanger Roland Petit Pete’’ Tremblay Oscar Letellier Bob’ Grenier Paul Petit Rol’ Belair Rene Menard Fred Tenney al” Gilblair Don” Bouthot

Indians Rally Past Yankees In Eight to Win 9-7

The Cleveland Indians came from behind with five runs in the eighth inning to defeat the New York Yankees 9-7. Vic Power stole home for the Indians, while Chuck Essegian tied the game with a two-run single. Barry Latman earned the win in relief.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Yankees Detroit Tigers Boston Cleveland Minnesota Twins New York Twins Kansas City Baltimore Washington Los Angeles Angels Chicago White Sox Bob Turley Luis Arroyo Roger Maris Yogi Berra Héctor Lopez

Thornton Wins York County Track Title After Eight Years

Thornton Academy clinched the York county track title at Saco High School field edging Kennebunk 65 to 61. Three meet records fell in javelin hop step and jump and the two mile run. John Parola led Thornton with wins in the mille and half mile while disputes over records and entries arose among coaches.

Bob McAvoy Thornton Academy Saco South Portland Lewiston Thornton McAvoy Descoteaux Harold Thompson Tibbetts Mason Rosalre Sliver Maine State Boxing Commission Commish McGee Dave Shade Tony Bellavance Augusta Eddie Letourneau Sanford Frankie Young Portland Expo Eddie G. Hollis Truscott Kennebunk Memorial Lawrence L. Page Kennebunk High School Harry V. Gilson Harry Gilson Shead Memorial Eastport York Kennebunk Wells Biddeford Berwick High John Parola Maroon and Gold Parola Carl Merrill Bruce Brown al Dalton Dalton Danny Drouin Bob Boss Ted Winston Tie Bridges Adams Clarrage Eagleson

Voltigeur Rally Seals 12 10 Win Over Wasco Sox

Voltigeur trailed Wasco Sox by eight in the first inning at Memorial Field but surged to a 12 10 victory in Biddeford softball. West Kimball belted a grand slam while Voltigeur stole five bases and showed timely hitting in a game with seven unearned runs in the fourth inning. John Maddox earned the win in relief with six plus innings, tying the standings with Springvale after two weeks. A postgame meeting at Rochambeau club will discuss rosters and league notes.

Sey Burnette Kimball Gauthier Maguire Monttpas Gagnon Montpas Mascato Stoolen Chretiien Corriveau Wasco Sox le Voltigeur Dupras Maddox Brunette Cupras Inn Martel Lejuenesse Voltigeur Sanford Biddeford Memorial Field West Kimball Wasco Sox Bob Montpas Springvale John Maddox Sa. Ee H. Lachance Krasko

Deering Triumphs Over Thornton 9-8 in Telegram League

Deering erased an 8-1 deficit to beat Thornton Academy 9-8 in last innings amid a chilly Portland afternoon. Key hits by Griffith Callahan and Towle anchored the comeback as Deering stayed a game and a half behind idle Cheverus. Other: Sanford upset South Portland 11-4. St Louis at Portland bids. games at 2 pm.

Cheverus Thornton Academy Deering Portland Purple Rams Twin Cities St. Louis Biddeford South Portland The Maroons Dave McNabb Jeff Griffith Thornton Griffith Brian Callahan Brian Curtis Phillips Billy McDonough Saco Lads Rams Jack Towle Jean Peal Fecteau Mort Soule Steve Scribner Callahan Butland Pendleton Sanford Westbrook Saaford

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