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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1963

Page

5

Killebrew's Caddy Delivers Twins Win Over White Sox

Harmon Killebrew powered Minnesota with a grand slam and five RBIs, but it was understudy Jimmie Hall who delivered the late heroics in a dramatic 86 victory. Hall clouted a two-run homer in the ninth after Ron Hansen tied the game, securing the Twins fifth straight win as Chicago saw its streak end.

Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Hammerin Harmon Minnesota Twins Jimmie Hall Chicago White Sox Killebrew Ron Hansen Hall Ite Sox Baltimore New York

Giants Surf Past Koufax in Five-Run First Inning Rout

San Francisco Giants overpower Dodgers 7-1 behind Juan Marichal four-hit pitching and a five-run first inning. Koufax did not escape the inning, leaving after five batters as the Giants extended their lead to two games over Los Angeles. Also: Cardinals topple Mets 10-4. Phillies edge Reds 5-1. Pirates beat Braves 7-2. Colts beat Cubs 6-5 in 12 innings.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax San Francisco Giants Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Juan Marichal St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Philadelphia Cincinnati Cal McLish Pittsburgh Milwaukee Houston Chicago Cubs Bob Gibson Stan Musial Mets

Lema Leads Memphis Open Golf After Second Round

Tony Lema shot a 70 for a two round total of 134 to lead the Memphis Open by one stroke. Harold Kneece tied for second after a 65 while Jack Nicklaus faltered with five bad holes and a 140 total. Also in second place with Kneece were Tommy Aaron George Knudson and Jerry Edwards.

Memphis Harold Kneece Jack Nicklaus Kneece Aiken S.C Nicklaus Ohio State Tucson Tommy Aaron Gainesville George Knudson Toronto Jerry Edwards Fort Worth

Libby Seeks First Beech Ridge Victory In Sunday Feature

West Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway prepares for a full card as Phil Libby, unlucky in feature races this season, eye s his first money win. Ralph Cusack aims to repeat after last week win as Pete Peterson George Welch and Russ Nutting challenge in a shake up style main. Bombers leader Buzzy Stack rides two straight wins as a record entry field awaits the green flag at 2 p.m.

West Scarborough Phil Libby Beech Ridge Speedway Libby Ralph Cusack Pete Peterson George Welch Russ Nutting Buzzy Stack

Kennebunk Rally Beats Old Orchard Beach 6 4 in League Play

Kennebunk High School scored all six runs in the fourth inning to defeat Old Orchard Beach 6 to 4 in a Southern York County League game. Shermie Seaward hit a grand slam during the rally as Bill Vail walked and Bob Pelletier singled. The visitors plated four runs in the first off Ram starter Jimmy Nichols before Perry shut them down rest of game.

Kennebunk Kennebunk ‘High School Old Orchard Beach Shermie Seaward Bill Vail Bob Pelletier Errror Bill Cans Deve ‘Littlefield Bob Park Parks Bob Perry Ram Jimmy Nichols Perry

Causey Boosts League Leading Batting Mark

Los Angeles AP report notes Wayne Causey of the Kansas City Athletics increased his league leading batting average by 10 points to .368 after a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Causey credited no changes to stance or swing, suggesting the hits are falling in, with him calling it the best start of his life.

LOS Angeles Wayne Causey Causey Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Los Angeles Angels

Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot

National and American League standings shown with team records and games back. Friday results include New York over Washington and Baltimore a victory over Cleveland. details cover scheduled games for Sunday and Monday plus NL matchups and notable doubleheaders.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet G.B Baltimore New York Chicago Boston Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota Los Angeles Detroit Washington W. L San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Ctuoneo . i Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston Cicago St. Louis

Fights Last Night In Los Angeles Outdoors Ring

Pulga Serra from Mexico outpointed Jim My Fields from Los Angeles in a lightweight bout. The fight took place in Los Angeles with Serra gaining decision victory.

Associated Press Los Angeles Pulga_ Serrano Mexico Jimmy Fields

Piersall Debuts With Mets In St. Louis

Jim Piersall, 33, joined Casey Stengel's New York Mets after being acquired from Washington and debuted against the St. Louis Cardinals. He collected one hit and drove in a run as New York lost 10-4, with Stengel stressing Piersall’s primary value as a ball player.

ST. Louis Jim Piersall Casey Stengel New York Mets New York Casey Piersall St. Louis Cardinals Mets Piersal Jim Stengel

Tiger to Scout Benton Carter Bout at Madison Square Garden

World middleweight champion Dick Tiger will scout the 10 round main event between George Benton and Rubin Carter at Madison Square Garden. Benton, riding nine straight wins, is No 2 WBA and No 3 Ring. Carter is No 6 WBA and unranked by Ring, with ABC TV coverage at 9 p.m. EST.

New York Dick Tiger George Benton Rubin Carter Madison Square Garden Tiger Gene Fullmer Nigeria Benton World Boxing Association Ring WBA ABC

Babe Ruth Trials At Old Orchard Beach

Babe Ruth trials will be held behind the high school at 2 p.m. Sunday with final trials the following Sunday at the same hour. The season opens June 9.

Babe Ruth Old Orchard Beach

Saints Face Reform Talk As St Louis High Baseball Struggles

A St Louis High baseball team endures a poor season but is praised for effort by writers who argue the fault lies in system and support, not the players. The piece also notes strong striped bass fishing news and golf practice, plus Governor Peabody's boxing safety recommendations with mixed reception.

St. Louis Sball Club Vane Saints

Kennebunk wins to force playoff for golf title

Kennebunk High crushed Sanford High 6-0 at Cape Arundel to tie Old Orchard Beach for the lead. A playoff is set with Old Orchard Beach at 3 p.m. Monday at Riverside in Portland. Nadeau defeated Nason 3-2 and Bryant beat Holden 2-1 with Kennebunk taking best ball 2-1 and 4-2 in other matches.

Kennebunkport Kennebunk High San‘ford High Cape ‘Arundel Old Orchard Beach Gulls Rams Portland Riverside Nadeau Nason Bryant Holden Kennebunk Clark Kostis Walsh Carlisle Best Ball

Trotters and Pacers Race Card Lewiston Raceway May 25

Official entries list for Lewiston Raceway racing program on Saturday May 25. Races cover NW pacers and trotters aged five and up with payouts from 325 to 500 dollars and 1 mile heats. Notable entrants include Oteca's Teresa Volo, Port of Call, Santa Glory, Irish Hawk and many others across nine races.

Lewiston Raceway Oteca Teresa Volo J. Gerry Kitty Pence A. Sears Lance Abbe D. Richards Sandy Dandy K. Russell Gypsy Jack L. Norton Port of Call W. McLean Santa Glory E. Cossette Trigger Volo G. Fitch Pat Clancy R. Rankin Lehigh Valley P. Hill Swizzle Stick He. Britt W. E. Abbe R. Smith Martha Rosecroft Dewey C. Bishop Capon Rodney Ranger H. Ralph Crystal Maid D. Pinkney Dudley H. A. Langille Mary Hal V. Brann Randy Scott F. Inman Ber T.eines Taylor A.C. Havens Tweedie A.E.N.W Claire Direct R. Gartley Dixieland B. Bramble Golden Scott He.Britt Mighty Regem L. Berry Grey Valley T. McInnis Donas Vic A. Brewer Awe Potomac Wyn H. G. White H. Renaud Casey MacPherson Esquilinda Buckeye Kid J. Gerry Silver Dexter A. Tweedie Meadow Knight W. Miller Dodie Grable H. McKenney R. Fenno Shadydale Precise L. Garland Lucy Volo J. Gerry Shadydale Britt Sentinel Beth G. Carter Sonny Abben E. Griffin Damon Grattan

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

The season stat list shows Covington and Fairly atop batting averages with 358 and 342. Flood and Aaron lead runs with 38 and 37. Aaron drives in 35, while Cepeda and Santo post 12 and 11 doubles.

Covington Philadelphia Fairly Los Angeles Flood St. Louis Aaron Milwaukee Bover White Cepeda San Francisco Santo Chicago Family Skinner Cincinnati Faes Bailey Wills Brock Davis O'Dell Maloney Perranoski Simmons

Giants rout Dodgers as Marichal dominates in NL lead push

Major League Stars pitching Juan Marichal of the Giants shut down the Los Angeles Dodgers on four hits to lift San Francisco two games ahead in the National League by a 7-1 score. Harmon Killebrew of the Twins smashed a grand slam and drove in five in a win over the Chicago White Sox.

Associated Press Juan Marichal Giants Los Angeles San Francisco Dodgers Harmon Killebrew Twins Chicago White

Strikeout Record Falls as Red Sox Top Tigers

Boston snapped a four game skid with a 5 2 win over Detroit behind Bill Monbouquette who fanned 12 while allowing six hits. Frank Malzone hit his seventh homer and added a double and a single lifting his average to .343. Detroit’s streak continued as they were held to just one hit after the seventh.

Orioles Yankees Baltimore Cleveland Mike Mick Joe Pepitone Whitey Ford Aight Rae i Bill Monbouquette Boston Detroit Kansas Los Angeles Angels Brooks Robinson Les Oles Russ Snyder Pepitone Ord New York Senators Tigers Frank Malzone Red Sox Hector Martinez Portland A’s Angels Wayne Causey Kansas City Dave Wickersham Lst John Wyatt Detroit Tigers Malzone Tom Sturdivant Sox Mondo al Kaliner Bill Bruton Dick Stuart Bob Tillman Washington Stuart Johnny Pesky Briggs Stadium Innin Tillman Bressoud Monbo Chuck Schilling Roman Earl Wilson

Bowling Team Standings and High Scores From Local Leagues

In TWUA AFL CI10 Girls William Pollock league at 20th Century Lanes final standings show WL Pitter Patters 112 The F, Alley Oops 81, Safety Pins 53, Jokers 48, Twisters 29 with Gutter Balls posting 1 448 total. In Little Lassies League Class A Roses lead with 765 total, Roses 391 single, Roy 208 double, Souliere 114 single. Little Jcote League Class B at Lanes Landing records Sparrows 785 total, Sparrows 410 single, Beaulieu 197 double, Murphy 116 single.

TWUA William Pollock 20Th Century Lanes Pitter H. Triple R. Doran H. Single R. Dubuc Little Lassies League L. Daffodils Lilacs St Roses T. Single H. Double M. Roy D. Souliere T. Total Pe Single Double S. Beaulieu D. Murphy

York Officials Set Hearing For Hillcroft Inn Liquor License

The York Selectmen will hold a public hearing Monday June 3 1963 at 10 AM in the Selectmen's Office on the Hillcroft Inn license application by Mary A Colligan York Harbor Maine for spirituous vinous malt liquor. Applicants may appear to show cause why the license should not be granted. Also Biddeford Municipal Officers convene June 3 1963 to consider Ted's Cafe Restaurant Malt Liquor license at 100 Alfred Street City Clerk Paul A Deshaies announces.

York Municipal Licensing Board Mary A. Colligan York Harbor Hillcroft Inn A. D James H. Macintire Robert W. Ellis Edward A. Bragdon Norris A. Talpey

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