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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1962

Page

6

Belinsky Stars In Two Wins As Angles Dominate Sox

Bo Belinsky fired a two hitter for his second win and first complete game since a no hitter. Los Angeles Angels pitchers held the Red Sox 5-3 in the opener and 1-0 in the second as Belinsky and rookies shined in a doubleheader.

Associated Press Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Angel Red Sox Pete Runnels Bob Tillman Lee Thomas Leon Wagner Cleveland New York Yankee Detroit Indians New York Jerry Kindall Chuck Essegian Bubba Phillips al Kaline Twins Minnesota Yankee Stadium

Thornton Handles Sanford in 20-6 Romp at Goodall Park

Thornton academy unleashed a 21 hit attack to rout Sanford 20-6 at Goodall park as Ker mit Lane and Dave McNabb led with multiple hits and five Sanford errors help fuel the surge. St Louis suffered a 10-4 loss to South Portland at South Portland while Biddeford edged Westbrook for positioning ahead of a critical week.

Twin City Thornton Academy Sanford Goodall Park Eagles St. Louis South Portland Biddeford Thornton Saco Westbrook Waterhouse Field Tigers Deering Dave McNabb Kermit Lane Jean Paul Fecteau Bob Hurrell Stanley Tommy Cousens Loren Smith Meader Marston Ken Chenard Smith Bob Flynn Charley Belanger Dave Roberts Caouette Chenard Redskins Red Terry McMillan Jim Dimick Bruce Mann McMillan Dimick Mann Ron Guerin Norm Trottier Dion Skip Edwin Dodge Wood Murphy Portland Ab Pummer Frustadi Buckley Spaett Eee Iin Ie Moy Ciciacs Wakefield St. ¢ Louis Ab Hpoi E Cerin Cocks Ee Ee Ae Sevigny Trottier Leo Seeee Deering "Ee

Major League Leaders and classic Nottingham note

Major League leaders across batting runs and RBIs are listed with players such as Essegian Kaline Robinson and Cimoli among others. Noting pitching and strikeout leaders, the excerpt ends with a historical aside mentioning Anglo-Saxons in Nottingham in the 6th century and a population count from 1086.

Nottingham Robin Hood

Grammar School Diamond Loop In Torrid Race

In a close Grammar School league title chase with four teams within reach, a playoff is possible if a first place tie occurs. This week features St Andre at Old Orchard Beach and Notre Dame at St Louis on Tuesday, with games of C.K. Burns, Old Orchard Beach, St Mary, and St. Andre scheduled for later days.

Area Grammar School League Lp.c GBL St. Andre

Pepperell Girls Bowling League Holds Banquet

The Pepperell Ladies Bowling League held its 16th annual banquet at the Wonderbar Steakhouse in Biddeford. Winners in the first shift were Irene Cyr high average Laur ette Oliver high three strings Anita Courtois high single. In the second shift May Melikian high average Jean Bisail lon high three strings Rachel Gendron and Anna Forcier high single.

Pepperell Ladies Bowling League Laurette Oliver William Manning Manning Anne-Marie Paquet Pepperell Manufacturing Company Wonderbar Biddeford Anna

Trotters and Pacers at Cumberland Post Time 7:30

Harness card lists eight races at Cumberland with 3-4 year olds and pace events. Notable entries include Lakeside Gail, Snow's Darling, Meadow Knight, Snowberry, Arch's Pal, and Jet Stone among numerous trainers and drivers. Purse levels range from 325 to 500 dollars with multiple conditioning classes and pace events across Race One through Race Eight.

Cumberland Post Olds A.F.C Mr Kildare R. Ryan Walter G. Carter June Harvey M. Hodgkins Dan Bailey F. Smith G. Reed A. Brewer Charley Black A. Miles Susie R. Kellogg Meadow Knight A. Langille Shadydale Hi Tone D. Childs Harold B P. Gamieson the Pelican R. Gartley B. Smith Taylor Ester Goose D. Richards R. Fenno B. Nelson Tarr Abbot P. Jamieson R. Doherty J. Gerry F. UN Eljan Chief L. Norton Tatwell B. Rhodes Sonny Abben E. Griffin Royal Silver Homestretch Justy Dear Wick R. Moody

Gilman Third In Blind Golf

After finishing runner up seven times Joe Lazaro of Wal tham Mass finally won the National Blind Golf Tournament in Atlanta. He posted a two round total of 208 to defeat Charlie Boswell of Birmingham Ala by four strokes as Bill Gilman of Old Orchard Beach Maine carded 106 in the final round to finish third.

Atlanta Joe Lazaro Waltham Mass Charlie Boswell Birmingham Ala Boswell Bill Gilman Old Orchard Beach Maine

Mardi Gras Began in New Orleans Through Early French Colony

The Telly League Mardi Gras tradition in New Orleans traces back to early French colonists who introduced festivity, pageantry, and communal celebrations shaping the city’s cultural landscape.

New Orleans

York County Track Meet Gears Up For Thornton Duel

York County schoolboys prepare for a Thornton academy field event in Saco with Thornton and Kennebunk as top contenders. Eldridge Parola lead Thornton’s charge with fast sprints and a 4.43 mile, while Drown and Goodale push Kennebunk Wells in a potential record‑driven meet. Coaches plan seedings and track measurings to ensure legal marks and a hot, contested afternoon.

York County Thornton Academy Saco Tomorry Rams Kennebunk High Thornton Thorton Tommy Eldridge Dashman Johnny Parola Mike Cyr Kennebunk Terry Crown Wells Stan Adams Payson Harmon Biddeford Johnny Terry Drown Ray Goodale Drown Adams Wells High

Record field set for 46th Indianapolis 500

Four former winners five rookies and most contenders from recent years will start the May 30 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Parnelli Jones earned pole with 150.370 mph in the Agajanian Special, as the field averaged 147.33 mph. Hurtubise narrowly made the field at 146.963 after two wrecks. Elmer George was slowest at 146.092. Former winners include Ruttman Foyt Rathmann Ward. Five rookies McElreath Gurney Hulse Rodee Crowne joined the lineup.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Parnelli Jones Elmer George Speedway Tony Hulman Troy Ruttman Dearborn Mich A. J. Foyt Jr Houston Tex Jim Rathmann Melbourne Fla Rodger Ward Jim McElreath Arlington Dan Gurney Costa Mesa Calif Chuck Hulse Downey Ill Chuck Rodee Allen Crowne Indi Anapolis

Stengel Mets surge in National League chase

The Mets swept Milwaukee's Braves 7-4 and 9-6 to extend their record to seven wins in nine starts. Frank Thomas and Charlie Neal led a late rally in the second game with Mantilla driving in runs. Stengel’s squad, once mired in a season-opening slump, has won nine of 12 and sits 12-10, hinting at a possible first-division push.

Tigers Bob Allen Hank Aguirre Jerry Casale Sam McDowell Jim Coates Ray Moore New York Moore Coates al Smith White Sox Mily Pappas Art Quirk Buzhardt Bob Sadowski Chuck Estrada New York Yankees Mets Casey Stengel Milwaukee Braves San Francisco Giants Houston St. Louis Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Cincinnati Vern Law Chicago Ken Hubbs Cubs Philadelphia Stengel Sesson Roy McMillan Frank Thomas Charlie Neal Felix Mantilla Thomas Ken MacKenzie al Jackson Bob Bruce Juan Marichal Billy Pierce Bob Aspromonte

Standings and results from a baseball league

The table shows Cleveland at 20 13 with a .606 percentage, New York and Minnesota tied at 20 13 .606, Los Angeles 18 15 .545 two behind, Chicago 17 00.000, Baltimore 18 16 .529, Kansas City 16 21 .432, Boston 13 20 .393, Washington 9 23 .281. Saturday results include New York 2 Minnesota 1 and Los Angeles 6 Boston 5. Sunday results list multiple matchups with scores, then Tuesday and future schedules.

Kaline Detroit Robinson Chicago Cimoli Kansas City Rollins Minnesota Green Bressoud Boston A. Smith Bruton Lumpe Allen Wagner Los Angeles Howser Aparicio Wood Donovan Cleveland Belinsky Pascual Los Angels W. L. Pet. G.B. Cleveland New York Baltimore Peter ccc Washington

National League Standings and Saturday Games

National League standings show San Francisco first at .718 with 28 wins to 11 losses. Houston is 23 15, Cincinnati 19 15, Pittsburgh 17 16, Philadelphia 15 19, Milwaukee 16 21, New York 19 9, and Chicago 12 24. Saturday results include San Francisco 10 Houston 2 and New York 6 Milwaukee 5, plus St Louis 8 Los Angeles 1. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh rain and several makeup games listed for Sunday.

National League W. L. Pet G.B. iSan Francisco Risus Los Angeles iCincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Milwaukee Houston San Francisco Chicago New York St. Louis Cincinnati

Saucier Grabs Slender Margin In Title Match

Twin City bowling champion Don Saucier led Roy Perry by 20 pins at halftime in a Pastime Lanes title match Saturday afternoon. Saucier’s 143 in the 10th helped him win 1,165 to 1,145 as Perry stayed within reach with spares and strings. final half to be announced.

Don Saucier Twin City Roy Perry Saucier Perry

Robin Roberts Signs with Baltimore Orioles

Robin Roberts, veteran pitcher with 234 wins in 14 Phillies seasons, signed by the Baltimore Orioles. The 35-year-old right-hander joined the club in Cleveland after a disappointing 1-10 last year with Philadelphia and a brief spring trial with the Yankees. Salary terms were undisclosed but expected near Yankees level, around $30,000 annually, with past peak pay near $50,000. Roberts had secretly trained in Baltimore in May and impressed manager Billy Hitchcock and Oriole coaches.

Cleveland Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Baltimore Orioles Orioles Roberts Phillies New York Yankees Yankees Baltimore

Rookie Bo Belinsky Dominates As AL Rookie Leader

Bo Belinsky of the Los Angeles Angels strong arms a 1-0 win over Boston with two hits allowed. He leads AL rookie of the year contention with a 6-1 record and 2.61 ERA. Belinsky notes plans to rely more on his curve as he faces hitters a second time.

Boston Robert Bo Belinsky Baltimore Los Angeles Angels Bill Rigney Belinsky Pete Runnels Bob Tillman

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