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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1963

Page

6

Orioles Roll To Eighth Straight As Ruth Echoes Join Rally

The Baltimore Orioles won their eighth straight and 13 of 14 as they swept a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians 10-6 and 6-1. Gentile delivered a two run single in the seventh to spark a three run rally, with John Powell driving in the tiebreaking run and Wes Stock earning both victories in relief. Willie Keeler era echoes loom as the Orioles widen their AL lead over the Yankees.

Associated Press Baltimore Monumental Babe Ruth Orioles John McGraw We Jennings Willie Keeler New York Yankees Ned Hanlon Billy Hitchcock Cleveland Indians Yankees Washington Senators Troit Boston Tigers Red Sox Minnesota Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Kansas City Gentile Cleveland John Powel Jackie Brandt Wes Stock Marv Breeding Larry Osborne Gil Hodges Eddie Bressaud Gary Geiger Dave Morehead al Kaline Dick McAuliffe Harmon Killebrew Zoilo Versalles Earl Battey Jim Perry White Sox Billy Moran Angels Sal

Navarro Delivers Fourth Victory In Relief For Victory

Navarro earned his fourth win in relief as his team clinched the three game series against the Athletics. The victory extended the club's lead in the standings and showcased the bullpen's reliability.

Gillis Leads Bartlett In First Half Of Maine Bowling Match

Nick Gillis posted a 148 last game for a 1,115 total to lead Bernie Bartlett of Boothbay Harbor by 15 pins at Romer Lanes. Bartlett trailed by 52 after five, then closed to nine by the ninth string before Gillis clinched with a nine spare.

Nick Gillis Bernie Bartlett Boothbay Harbor Romer Lanes Y Harbor Gillis Bartlett Kegler

Holy Cross Clinches New England Track Crown

Holy Cross wins the New England Track title with 44 points led by standout Dick Maiberger who swept the 100 yard dash and broad jump. Central Connecticut State’s Jim Keefe set meet records in the mile and two mile as Boston College and Maine trail in the team standings at Crono, Maine.

Crono Maine Holy Cross Bart Sullivan New England Sullivan Boston College Springfield Crusaders Jim Keefe Central Connecticut State Keefe Villanova Pat Traynor Dick Maiberger Bronx N.Y Maiberger Bates Central Conn Bowdoin Worcester Tech Boston University Northeastern

Notre Dame Bursts Back To Beat St Louis 10-8

Notre Dame trailed 6-4 before a six run fourth inning turned the game, edging St Louis Grammar School 10-8 at St Louis Alum ni Field. Rod Choroszy earned the win after twelve hits against him, with a fourth inning triple driving in the decisive runs. Pepin Rochefort and Cote sparked the offense as Choroszy and Mercier supplied key support. The win lifts Notre Dame to 7-2 and keeps them atop the Junior High League standings.

Notre Dame Lacoites St. Louis Grammar School St. Louis Alumni Field Rod Choroszy Pepin Rochefort Cote Saints Choroszy Mercier

Major League Stars Lead in Extra Inning Victory

Bob Bailey of the Pirates hit a three run homer in the 11th to lift Pittsburgh past Milwaukee 5-2. Wes Stock of the Orioles allowed no runs in five innings across two relief stints as Baltimore won 10-6 and 6-1 over Cleveland. W David Kubiak Jr. of Kennebunkport earns a freshman numeral for Bowdoin lacrosse. Everett Grimes of Hollywood will captain Army 1964 pistol team. Augusta, Ga., set to captain pistol squad while Mike Wikan leaves team.

Associated Press Bob Bailey Pirates Pittsburgh Milwaukee Wes Stock Orioles Baltimore Cleveland Brunswick W. David Kubiak Jr Kennebunkport Lacross Bowdoin College Everett Grimes Hollywood Calif Army Augusta. Ga Mike Wikan Olrile Tearm Alvin O'Neal McBean Pittsburgh Pirates McBean Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Jose Pagan

St Louis High Beats Cheverus For First Win

St Louis High defeats Cheverus 4 to 0 in baseball at Alumni Field. Pitcher Dodge allows no walks while striking out eight and Johnny Thibeault drives in the decisive runs as Eagles error misplays and wild throws fuel the inning.

Alumni Field Dodge Eagles Euus Thornton St. Louis Ted Johnny Cookson Cote Olson Johnny Thibeault Cenevin Cookson Thibeault Lloyd Mills Hodgkins Jr Parker Dogg Hower Barnes Loranger Shadydale Dash Britt Fecteau Joe Ben J. Harttraft White Shevewell Counsel's Pence A. Langille Jr Connolly Prince Vic R. Rankin Ene If Orivern Volo W. Miller Napolitano Willie Adios D. Pinkney Walsh Pace Brown Olds & Up Cloutier P Oed O'Brien Prf Ward Wee Dees O’brien Cheverus Cookson Belisle O'Brien Walsh Walsh Brown O’ Brien Roy Parais

Baseball standings and results from Sunday and Saturday games

American League standings show Baltimore leading with 29 wins and New York 23. Sunday results include Los Angeles over Kansas City 6 4 and Baltimore over Cleveland 10 4. National League highlights feature San Francisco 28 16 and St Louis 25 21, plus multiple playoff-like games across divisions.

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

The listing cites top players by batting average with 75 at bats led by Causey Kansas City .356 and Robinson Chicago and Malzone Boston .343. It names leaders in runs Gentile Baltimore 29 Kaline Detroit Allison Minnesota and Hinton Washington 28. RBI Wagner Los Angeles 37 Nicholson Chicago 12. Hits Robinson Baltimore and Schilling Boston 54. Doubles Versalles Minnesota 12 with multiple others tied. Triples Hinton Washington 7 Clinton Boston 5. Home runs Wagner Los Angeles 13 Allison Minnesota Mantle New York 10. Stolen bases Aparicio Baltimore 14 Charles Kansas City 4. Pitching five decisions Stock Baltimore 5-0 1.000 Fischer Kansas City and Boston New York 6-1 .857. Strikeouts Barber Baltimore 67 Bunning Detroit 63. Batting Great St. Louis 351 Covington Philadelphia 348. Runs Flood St. Louis 41 Aaron Milwaukee 37. RBI Boyer St. Louis 36 Aaron Milwaukee 35. Hits Groat St. Louis 67 White St. Louis 59. Doubles Cepeda San Francisco Groat 12. Triples Brock Chicago Skinner Cincinnati Flood St. Louis 5. Home runs Aaron Milwaukee 14 Bailey F Alou San Francisco 10. Stolen bases Brock Chicago 12 Wills Los Angeles 11. Pitching O D ell San Francisco 7-0 1.000 Perranoski Los Angeles Simmons St. Louis 6-1 .857. Strikeouts Drysdale Los Angeles 69 Maloney Cincinnati 62.

Associated Press Los Angeles Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Detroit Boston Baltimore Cleveland New York Washington Los Angles W. L. Pet G.B San Francisco St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Houston Causey Robinson Malzone Gentile Kaline Allison Minnesotta Hinton Wagner Nicholson Schilling Versalles Yastrzemski Power Boyer 1Clinton Mantle Aparicio Charles Covington Flood Aaron Groat White Cepeda Brock Bailey F. Alou Wills O'Dell Perranoski Simmons Drysdale Maloney

Field Is Settled For 500

Indianapolis AP The 500 mile race field shows 28 veterans and five newcomers averaging 149 mph in trials. Troy Ruttman, the previous winner, will start last among 33 cars as Offenhauser powered entries compete with Thompson Chevrolet cars and old guard contenders like Ward Rathmann and Foyt. Several veterans failed to qualify including Len Sutton and Paul Russo.

Indianapolis Troy Ruttman Parnelli Jones Mauri Rose al Miller Roseville, Mich Mickey Thompson Long Beach Calif Duane Carter Masten Gregory Paris Thompson Ruttman Rodger Ward Jim Rathmann Miami A. J. Foyt Houston Len Sutton Portland Ore Ward Paul Russo Spirit of

Thornton Gains Revenge Win Over Biddeford

Thornton Academy edged Biddeford High 6 to 5 to clinch at least a tie for the Telegram League baseball title. Ken Chenard homered for Thornton in the second as Biddeford led 5-2, but TA answered with three in the seventh. Ken Pike earned the win in relief, striking out six in 3 1 3 innings as TA moved within one win of the crown.

Thornton Academy Biddeford High Thornton Tigers Ken Chenard Kermit Lane Dave Sawyer Pat Conroy Dave McNabb Tiger Biddeford Bobmeer Lou Chantigny Phil Curtis Dennis McNabb Dave Charley Belanger Belanger Eliefer Ken Pike T.A Steve Staples Bourque L and Aguair Ray Chenard Caouette K. Pike

Roger Shaw Wins Beech Ridge Modified Sportsman Feature

Roger Shaw of Windham led from the first turn and won the 20 lap modified sportsman feature at Beech Ridge Speedway on a perfect day plus earlier wins in qualifying and semifinal rounds. Buzzy Stack of Portland won the bomber feature with consistent top finishes.

West Scarborough Roger Shaw Beech Ridge Speedway Windham Phil Libby Bob Libby Ralph Cusack Portland Buzzie Stack Stack Scarborough Russ Nutting Limpricl Ist Shaw Sandyy Atkinson Bar Mills Harry Joyce York Groveville Dick Wolstenhulme Cusack Iob Libby Dick Garrett Barry Lyons Buzzy Stack Wolstenhulme

Reliever Al McBean Delivers in Pirates Victory and More NL Actions

Al McBean, thriving in relief for Pittsburgh, earns another win as the Pirates defeat Milwaukee 5-2 with Bob Bailey's 11th inning homer. Dodgers beat Giants 4-3 in 10, Phillies sweep Reds 10-4 and 3-0, Mets top Cardinals 3-2 in 11, Cubs topple Houston 5-1. Numerous errors and key moments shape the tight NL results.

Geiger Nixon Power Boosts Red Sox in Split with Detroit

Boston tops Detroit 6 5 in the nightcap after a 12 3 loss. Geiger collected five hits with two homers and three RBIs, Nixon added two solo homers and a single. Ed Bressoud had three hits as Boston’s lineup fueled the win while Tillman and Stuart sat.

Cently Detroit Nixon Bob Tillman Geiger Sox Dick Stuart Tillman Ed Bressaud

Angels Send Belinsky To Hawaii Farm

Los Angeles Angels optioned pitcher Bo Belinsky to Hawaii, a Pacific Coast League farm club, after a season with notable highs and lows. Manager Bill Rigney will track his progress via coast league box scores as Belinsky heads to Honolulu.

Los Angeles Angels Belinsky Hawaii LOS Angeles Bo Belinsky Sunset Strip Honolulu Angel Bill Rigney Belinsk

Little Lasses League Consolation Winner Named

Don Peterson of South Portland wins the Little Lassies League consolation at 20th Century Lanes. Bob Babb of Windham places second and Nutting third.

Don Peterson South Portland Bob Babb Windham Nutting

Brook Trout Stocking Planned for Sebago Lake Maine

Maine stocks 10000 brook trout six to eight inches at Sebago Lake starting June first. Four to six inch landlocked salmon totals include 21500 in the lake and 22000 in the Crooked River. Biologists DeRoche and Anderson study Sebago to craft a better management plan. Dick Sharkey, a Michigan State track freshman, ran 4 13.4 for Detroit’s Bedford High in 1962.

Augusta Maine Sebago Accordig Stanley P. Linscott Crooked River Sebago Lake Fish and Game Department Stuart DeRoche Richard Anderson Gorham Dick Sharkey Michigan Detroit Bedford High

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