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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1962

Page

6

Oilers and York Heel claim wins in Biddeford doubleheader

In Memorial Field May Street Biddeford Roy and Perreault roar to an 18-7 win over Rochambeau as Bill Gagne leads Oilers with a homer double and four runs. York Heel nips Merchants Express 11-10 in a tight second game behind Ray Boudreau three RBI and a pivotal seventh inning hit.

Roy Perreault Rochambeau York Merchant’s Express Memorial Field May Street Biddeford Carrier Moulton Dallaire Ab Hoon Gagnon Doyon Lefebvre Lehoux Eeeeer Sauee Boudreau Eeeae Merchants Tardif Dewitt Rousselle Martin Brochu Gauthier Chretien York Heel Merchants Express Cartier Tibbetts Lajeunesse Roy & Perreault

Biddeford Wins State Knights of Columbus Bowling Title

Biddeford A team representing Local Council 260 won the Maine Knights of Columbus bowling championship. Captain Roland Petit led to a 2,605 total, edging Old Town by 29 pins. Nick Gillis 553 and Ray Gendron 536 led the squad with clutch spares and late strikes sealing the victory over five strings.

Biddeford Maine Knights of Columbus Roland Petit Knights of Columbus Old Town Springvale Skowhegan Caribou Nick Gillis Ray Gendron Leo Laverriere Chris Anton

Detroit youths clash in street encounter

Detroit resident Leroy Jeffery, 131, stopped Wesley Kidd, 145, Port Huron, Michigan, in an alleged incident. Details unclear from OCR read. Police report available for follow up.

Detroit Leroy Jeffery Wesley Kidd Port Huron Mich

Trotters & Pacers at Cumberland Post Time 7:30 P.M.

Harness program lists eight races on a Cumberland card with 3 to 4 year olds in various pace and trot classes. Notable entries include Lehigh Valley, Symbolin, Pistol Pete, Always Mine, Rocky Coast, Queen's Miss, Stewardship, Frisco Joe, Ency's Dream, Laddie Maplecroft, and Bay Cochato among others. Purses range from 300 to 525 dollars with a 62 race condition noted in several events.

N.W Dudley H R. Smith Barbara Moraka E. Cossette Dyer Gordon Nimble Knight D. Cote F. Woodbury Lehigh Valley G. Carter, Jr. Symbolin R. Kelley Spacer R. Ryan Laurie U R. Gartley Linda T G. Reed A. Reynolds T. Taylor B. Happy E. Learned Rod Morris R. Millett G. Pratt A. Ireland N. W Mr. Foxboro R. Truitt Rocky Coast C. Crawford Queen F. Lowe Popsicle R. Fenno Perry J. Hanson D. Carlisle M. Hodgkins C. Arnold Trigger Volo G. Fitch Dodie Grable H. McKenney Stormy H J. Gerry Lorna Doone F. Smith G. Sadovsky Ency’s Dream V. Holden Mighty Prompt P. Jamieson Velle Geh L. Wilson Jr. Dugger Song A. Langille Esquire Kin A. Nason Ohio Ohio Rose M. Hodgkins, Jr Laddie Maplecroft, H. Barker Golden Ridge Tel Scott Q. McKenney R. Rankin Fenn Bott B. Smith Free Press H. Ralph Dashing B. Nelson Madam Boris W. Hazen Ray Davis N. Campbell Bay Cochato K. Russell W. Miller Belle Wise P. Ee Linda Victor Escort F. Oo Oteca Teresa Volo J. Gerry Yates Willomb R. Wing, Sr O’darnley You Mite S. Cram Maryal Lucy V. Baglivo Gina Hy N. Murray J. W. Volo H. Renaud Don Dale N. Campbell Lucy Volo D. Richards

Major League Leaders Baseball Leaders Ladder

The top performers in the American League include Essegian of Cleveland batting .402 with 75 at bats, Jimenez of Kansas City at .371, Howser of Kansas City with 34 runs, Kaline of Detroit and Siebern of Kansas City with 31, Kaline and Robinson of Chicago with 36 and 32 RBIs, Robinson and Kaline with 49 and 48 hits, Cimoli and Rollins with 48, Robinson and Green with 14 and 13 doubles, Cimoli with 4 triples, Kaline with 12 home runs, Howser with 11 stolen bases tied with Aparicio and Wood at 9, Donovan of Cleveland 7-0 in decisions, Belinsky of Los Angeles 61 games with .857, Pascual of Minnesota 49 strikeouts, Belinsky with 41.

Essegian Cleveland Jimenez Kansas City Howser Kaline Detroit Siebern Robinson Chicago Cimoli Rollins Minnesota Green

Baseball Leaders and Top Names From The Season

Great Pittsburgh led batting with .350 among players with 75 at bats. Williams of Chicago topped runs with 34 tied by Cepeda of San Francisco, while Cepeda also led RBIs with 43. Williams and Cepeda finished with 51 and 52 hits respectively. Williams shared doubles and triples honors, and Wills of Los Angeles led stolen bases with 19. Pitcher Purkey and Pierce both went 7-0 for 1.000 ERAs, and Koufax of Los Angeles recorded 83 strikeouts while O'Dell of San Francisco had 53.

Pittsburgh Williams Chicago Cepeda San Francisco Wills Los Angeles Mays T. Davis Robinson Cincinnati Ranen Houston Pinson Banks Thomas New York W. Davis Purkey Pierce Koufax O'Dell

Ruby Goldstein Seen Blameless In Paret Death

New York AP veteran referee Ruby Goldstein faced a three day state hearing as boxers trainer Manuel Alfaro and others testified. They said their shouts to stop the bout were drowned by the Madison Square Garden roar while Benny Kid Paret endured a brutal 12th round before the referee intervened. Goldstein defended his action noting Paret was not down and he stepped in when Paret’s back touched the ropes.

NEW York Ruby Goldstein Benny Kid Paret Emile Griffith Goldstein Griffith New York State Manuel Alfaro John Sullo Joseph de Maria Madison Square Garden

Indians Edge Orioles 10-7 to Seize AL Lead

Cleveland moved one game ahead in the American League behind clutch rallying led by John Romano and hot hitting Chuck Essegian as they beat Baltimore 10-7. Essegian drove in runs with two doubles and a ninth inning homer setting up Romano's dramatic three-run shot with two out.

Associated Press John Romano Indians Baltimore Cleveland Sandy Koufax Dodgers San Francisco Chuck Essegian New York Yankees Romano Essegian Minnesota Yankees Washington Camilo Pascual Jerry Walker Kansas City A’s Boston Detroit Chicago Los Angeles Pound Brown Skinny Brown Orioles Jackie Brandt Jim Gentile Brooks Robinson Jim Mudcat) Grant Russ Snyder Barry Latman Garry Bell Tribe Billy Hoeft Oriole Willie Tasby Essecian Stanford Pascual Twins RBI Harmon Killebrew Dave Stenhouse Bernie Allen Walker Eddie Bressoud Red Sox Jose Azcue Jerry Lumpe Lumpe Gene Conley Rocky Colavito Chico Fernandez Wynn Tigers White Sox Bill Bruton al Kaline Paul Fortack Ron Nischwitz

Dodgers vs Giants fuels pennant chase with key win

Dodgers beat the Giants 8-1 behind Sandy Koufax five-hitter as Tommy Davis goes 3-for-3 with a homer and double. Davis extends his stats against SF this year, lifting Los Angeles within 3.5 games of first while Chicago and Milwaukee suffer rainouts and other scores roll in.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Davis Giants Dodgers Davis Los Angeles San Francisco Sandy Koufax Real Cousins St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Houston New York Mets Cincinnati Milwaukee Billy O'Dell Willie Davis Orlando Cepeda O'Dell Koufax Ray Washburn Ernie Broglia Bobby Shantz Bill Virdon Pirates Groat Virdon Tom Sturdivant Dick Ellsworth Jim Pendleton Roman Mejias Colts Jim Golden Vinegar Bend

Attendance Falls in Five New Major League Cities

AP reports dwindling crowds in five recent expansion cities Milwaukee Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City San Francisco, with Milwaukee down 43,269 from last year and other gaps ranging from 21,667 to 66,696. Dodgers and Angels show gains. Colts and Mets attract moderate crowds at Polo Grounds.

New York Milwaukee Braves Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Angels Associated Press Milwaukee Baltimore Houston Colts New York Mets Colts Mets Polo Grounds

American League Standings and Results Summary

The American League standings show Cleveland leading with 21 wins and 13 losses, followed by New York 20-13 and Minnesota 22-15 in pursuit. Recent results include Kansas City 10 beat Boston 5, Cleveland 10 over Baltimore 7, Minnesota 5 over Washington 3, and Detroit 7 defeating Chicago 3. Upcoming games feature Kansas City at Boston and Los Angeles at New York among others.

Eague W. L. Pet G.B. Cleveland New York Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Boston Washington Cleveland National Lange W. LI. Pet. G.B San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia Rouen Keene St. Louis Houston A Francisco

National league standings and upcoming games summary

National League teams listed with win loss records and percentages. Schedule notes include Cincinnati at Milwaukee in rain and several city matchups such as Chicago at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St. Louis with night games indicated.

Chicago Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Houston New York Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco

Fights Last Night in New York and Philadelphia

In New York Rubin Carter of Paterson New Jersey stopped Sugar Boggy of the Netherlands West in die. In Philadelphia Johnny Gilmore of Philadelphia drew with Fabrizio of Philadelphia.

Associated Press New York Rubin Carter Paterson N.J Sugar Boggy Netherlands Philadelphia Johnny Gilmore Fabrizio

Thornton Golfers Tie With Seagulls In Coastal Match

Thornton academy and Old Orchard Beach golf teams battled to a 3 3 tie at Biddeford and Saco Country Club after a prior draw at Old Orchard Beach. Key results include Peacock defeating Tate 2 up and Prendergast beating Bagley 6 and 5 in best ball, with Polackwich and Bates and Roberge and Dowd also posting wins.

Thronton Academy Old Orchard Beach Polackwich Bates OOB Roberge Dowd Best Ball Thornton

Helicopter Decorated at Megare Base for Crown Prince Visit

A helicopter at Megare base in Greece was decorated for Crown Prince Constantine during his recent visit. The display highlighted the royal itinerary as military observers noted the streamlined colors and insignia presented for the royal engagement.

Megare Greece Constantine

Old Salem Piped Water Via Hollow Logs In Early Town

Old Salem in North Carolina used hollow logs to convey water to each dwelling, showcasing an early form of modern plumbing before the Revolution. The system reflects historical engineering in a historic village setting.

Old Salem N. C

Canal linking Bizerte Lake to Med Sea

A mile and a half canal connected Bizerte Lake with the Mediterranean Sea after being dredged by the French in 1894.

Bizerte Mediterranean Sea

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Oilers Provencher Brady Paquette Redmond D. Gagne N. Gagne Fluurant Sullivan A. Chenard B. Gagne D. Labonte Fleurant R. Labonte J. Paquette R. Gagne JJ. Paquette Marte Fortier Portland Scarboro Tony Curtis Bruce Bennett Iwo Jima the Outsider Rock Hudson Breakfast AT Tiffanys Ends Tonicht Tarzan the Magnificent Jerry Lewis the Geisha Boy Reags Maurice Herzog Gladys H. Ruben City Theatre Hayley Mines Bernard Eee Alan Bates Star Fis Richard Bevan Mary Hayity Eter Presse Willis Wall Pithard NROR Bram Forbes America Rome King R. Petit L. Laverriere R. Gendron N. Gillis C. Anton Sargeants Frank Sinatra Dean Martin M-G-M Rory Calhoun Rhodes Bill Travers Trotters & Pacers Cumberland THE Caracas Venezuela Carlos Hernandez Gene Gresham A. Millard Ki. Pullen St, Andre Little Fellas Olympia Fruit Chargers A. F. Letellier and Son N. Boutin Doran's Pharmacy ST. Andre High 20Th Century N. Gadbois R. Souliere Chargers Ll Goofers ST. Jean Baptiste League iPin Pals Blue Sox the Brats R. Nadeau Mothballs A. Guerin, Sr Jets Untouchables Foss Metal Slick Chicks Souliere’s Service Rec Genest’s Goofers Metro Body Shop Binette T. Lizotte N. Lessard Main Castle Saco Hardware Co S. Foss R. Genest Associated Press American L Little Lassies Blue Jays C. Bisson P. Kelleher C. Loranger ST. Andre High School Los Chargers Crystal Alley Cats Seerseeees Eagles Tigerettes J. Paul M Labrecque Robins Jets Se Ee ‘ Ee Sie Paoes Industrial League 20Th Century Chippers Seeeeeseeen Rainbow Tavern Seeneee Jokers Dudes Terrors J. Tilton Aly Gria, FE Ines Bill Hartack West End Grand Bahamas Schenley Distillers CO. N.Y. G
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