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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
8
Lists top performers in batting runs and RBIs for the American and National Leagues. Names include Horton, Davalillo, Mantilla, Aparicio, Colavito, Mays, Banks, Rose, and Koufax among others with stats like 9 home runs and 86 strikeouts noted.
Western Auto defeated Owen Davis 8-2 in the opening day Round Robin in Saco. Russell’s edged Saco Hardware 13-12, and Saco & Biddeford Savings blanked Shaw’s 8-0. Highlights include Caras and Martin recording season first hits, Wentworth's grand slam for the day’s first round tripper, and Verrier and Meserve among early hitters for their teams.
Decary Little League reports results and standings from recent games featuring Lemire's team with local players noted and schedule updates for upcoming matches in the league season.
Tomorrow night in Biddeford the Pastime Bowling Center hosts a men s handicap rolloff named Lucky 13 marking the 13th straight week of the event. Open to bowlers with an established average from last season the five string format begins at 8 30 p m and runs until starting time.
York High defeated York-Kennebunk 5-1 in a York County Schoolboy Golf meet yesterday. Captain Pat Walsh scored the lone Ram point by beating Brown 2-1.
American League standings show Chicago atop with .667, Minnesota .618, Baltimore .553 and Cleveland .500. Monday results include Detroit 8 Chicago 3 and New York 15 Cleveland 5. Tonight’s schedule features Los Angeles at Washington and Minnesota at Boston among others.
Cincinnati faces Houston Milwaukee plays San Francisco Chicago meets New York N Pittsburgh battles Philadelphia N St. Louis vs Los Angeles N
Thunder bird Patrol of Wakefield Avenue Saco earned third prize in best campsite at the Kezar Falls Camporee. Robert Warner opened the meeting. Scribe Rob ert Ouellette performed duties. Jeff Waters and Warner handled registration. James DeVona received a totem chip. Gordon Day of the Red Cross led a resuscitation program. Next meeting May 31 will be an outdoor session.
Major League stars billed as Freehan of Detroit slugged two homers, including a grand slam that sparked a six run burst in the third inning to power the Tigers to an 8 3 win over Chicago. Lary of New York pitched eight innings of one hit ball before a ninth inning relief appearance as the Mets swept Philadelphia 4 1.
Y team players delivered mixed results with Zier defeating Tibbetts 3-1 and Tripp beating Smith 3-2. Lontaine edged Kneeland 4-3, while York won best ball 4-3 and 2-1 in separate matches.
In New Orleans Bob Foster 176 pounds stopped Charlie Leslie 172 in three rounds. The report notes a boxing night highlight and mentions an otherwise curious line about King Arthur allegedly holding tournaments near Westminster Abbey.
Western officials note the Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese forces have not launched a major spring offensive ahead of the rains. Analysts cite strategic corridors to South Vietnam, pressure on the Soviet Union and Poland, and the impact of allied bombing and air operations on troop buildup as possible reasons for the lull.
Saco Brownie Troop 695 held a Flying-Up ceremony at Saco United Baptist Church. Receivers of their Girl Scouts swings included Jane Angis Wendy Hallett Sheila Donahue Kath leen Reay Cathryn McLoy Catherine Roberge Helen Hef fernan Julie Sullivan Diana Warren Darlene Minuitti Bernice Fournier Debbie Lombard Maria Vittorioso First year Brownies Mary Kenneally Susan Kany Cathie Fogg Mary Jean Hushac Refreshments followed for attendees served by the girls.
A historical note states that Venezuela marked the first mainland area of the New World sighted by Christopher Columbus during his transatlantic travels. This emphasizes early exploration and geographic milestones attributed to Columbus.
Charles H. Blouin, about 53, longtime Sanford Park Commissioner, died of smoke inhalation in a first floor apartment fire while attempting to flee in his wheelchair. The blaze started in the bedroom area Monday night.
A bill to permit Fourth of July fireworks was sent to Gov Reed after final passage in the legislature. It would allow sale of firecrackers up to 1% inches and small roman candles and sky rockets June 20 through July 10. Dr William E Schumacher, head of the State Bureau of Mental Health, calls it a wonderful outlet to express aggression in a socially acceptable way.
A Rochester machine that can produce 2400 copies an hour has created a stack of copies 30 stories high in three months. Described as too fast to be a copier and too simple to be anything else the new device marks a turning point in duplicating technology.
The Kennebunkport community celebrates a bowling league banquet at Arundel Inn with officers elected and awards given. A ship captain sails to Bombay with 27 000 barrels of sorghum wheat. A Sunday School hour of worship is held at South Congregational Church with a coffee hour to follow. A surprise housewarming honors Atty and Mrs David Emmons on Maine Street. Vacation Bible School is announced for June 21 to July 2 at Kennebunkport Baptist Church with senior adults film event on May 27.
In Skowhegan AP report four young children remained in critical condition after a stabbing by their mother Mrs. Gerald Ouellette 36 who died from her wounds found in a bathtub Monday Laura 6 the oldest child summoned help after the attack others were found in an adjacent bedroom authorities said the incident is described as personal safety related.
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