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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1962

Page

7

Grammar School League Standings and Schedule

The standings show St. Marys and Notre Dame contending in the Grammar School League with St Andre and C. K. Burns leading the top berth race. Tuesday schedule features C. K. Burns versus St Andre at Saco at 4 30 p m and St Marys at St Louis with Thursday’s St Louis versus Burns at Saco and Beach versus Notre Dame at Thornton Academy field. The game of the week is Tuesday at 4 30 between St Andre and Burns with Mat Ruben for Burns and Ricky Hunt for St Andre as probable pitchers. Burns beat St Andre in an early season close game.

Notre Dame St. Mary’s C. K

Standby Club Rally Attracts 15 Mobile Units

The Standby club of Biddeford held a road rally with 15 mobile units joining a secret destination all day. Participants gathered at checkpoints in Sanford Rochesster Manchester Exeter and Portsmouth New Hampshire and Biddeford. Prizes went to Lamontagne Beausoleil Bourque Provencher and Guay.

Biddeford Manchester N. H Sanford Rochester Exeter Portsmouth Lake Massabeshe Manchester Radio Club J. P. ‘Lamontagne Tom Beausoleil Leo Bourque Dennis Provencher Edmund Guay Paul Laflamme Jerry Landry Ray Dubois Laflamme Paul Claire Paulette Linda Laflamme Jerry Irene Richard Landry Ray Marguerite Dubois Raymond Marie Marcel Marc Cecile Labrecque Donald Lorraine Ronny Michael Gagnon Germaine Priscille Annette Dilane Joan Carol Landry Edmund Sr

Sanford Bowling Duo Take Lead In Local Doubles Match

Sanford bowlers Don Saucier and Joe Lachance trailed Art Larose and Nel Gauthier by 81 pins at halftime in Sanford over the weekend. Larose led with 1,220 and Gauthier 1,137 as Lachance 1,143 and Saucier 1,133 led the local pair. The second half is set for Friday at 7 at 20th Century Lanes with Larose and Gauthier aiming to extend their edge.

Don Saucier Joe Lachance Sanford Art Larose Nel Gauthier Larose Gauthier Lachance Saucier Wening

Little Town League Seeks Parents’ Help for Baseball

Registration for boys ages 10 to 13 to play baseball in the Little Town League was held at Old Orchard Beach schools today. Officials said every boy will be given a chance to play in every game regardless of ability.

Old Orchard Beach

Meeting Called to Organize Local Youth League Help

An organization meeting is set for Thursday at 8 15 p m at the Old Orchard Beach town hall. Louis DeAngelis, general chairman, urges all parents interested in helping the boys to attend to support the league this summer. He warns that without sufficient parent involvement the program may have to be abandoned. One night a week suffices, though more can be volunteered.

Old Orchard Beach Town Hall Louis DeAngelis DeAngelis

Two Cars Damaged In Beach Crash at Old Orchard Beach

Police report details a two car mishap on Saco Avenue near Charlie's Take Out in Old Orchard Beach Saturday night. Roger Metayer, 22, of Biddeford, was turning into a driveway when Roger C. Washington of Sanford backed into him, causing $225 total damage split as $125 to Metayer's car and $100 to Washington's.

Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Roger Metayer Emery Court Biddeford Charlie's Roger C. Washington Sanford Metayer Washington

Fire destroys four-room Belfast home

A fire reportedly sparked by an oil stove leveled the four-room residence of Mr and Mrs Roger Rhodes in Belfast on Sunday. Rhodes said he started a fire to heat the home then fell asleep and woke to a blazing kitchen. He and his wife evacuated their two children safely.

Belfast Roger Rhodes Rhodes

Oilers Fall Twice to Chamberlain in Dover Benefit

Maine champions Roy and Perreault Oilers lost a doubleheader at Memorial Field Biddeford to New Hampshire champs Chamberlain of Dover. In the opener Chamberlain won 4 to 0 as Chet Richardson struck out 13 and Arnie Holland triple near the end nearly spoiled the no hitter. The second game went Chamberlain 5 to 2 with Dover’s alert baserunning and heads up defense. Gene Sullivan hit the Oilers only homer, and Roy and Perreault plan a return trip. The twin bill raised funds for Multiple Sclerosis.

Maine Roy Perreault Richardson Oilers Chamberlain Gene Sullivan Dover Bastinelli Duyon Blass Flanagan Descoteaux A. Chenard Weeeesg M. Gagne Fleurant iTardif Hsh i Chamberlain Ouellette Holland Flanagan N. Gagne

Special Memorial Week Rolloff at Pastime Lanes

A special Memorial week rolloff is scheduled at Pastime Lanes at 8 30 pm. It features an all new format with five string routes each limited by ball count while keeping no set average limit. Many bowlers have already signed up for this unique event.

Memorial Sunday Parade At Peaks Island Involves Ballards

Mr and Mrs Arnold Ballard and granddaughter Carol Tarbox of Saco joined the Ralph D Caldwell American Legion drum corps from Woodfords on Peaks Island for Memorial Sunday ceremonies. Ballard played taps and the service included wreaths cast upon the water with Bruce Pettengill of Portland providing the echo. Peaks Island American Legion post led the event and refreshments followed for corps members and guests.

Arnold Ballard Carol Tarbox Saco Peaks Island Ralph D. Caldwell American Legion Post Woodfords Ballard Bruce Pettengill Portland

Palmer wins 1962 Texas Open with late birdie burst

Arnie Palmer, 23, from Champions at Las Vegas, sealed victory by birdieing the final four holes and posting three late birdies. The following week he rolled a 25 foot putt for birdie on the final, attributed to his University connection.

Arnie Palmer Due University Las Vegas

Thornton Academy Dominates TA Pastimers 13 0 at Westbrook

Jean Paul Fecteau pitched nine strikeouts with no walks as Westbrook capitalized on eight errors by Thornton to win 13 0. Bob Hurrell led Thornton with a double and a triple driving in three in a lopsided Telegram League game at Westbrook, while Ernest Swan struggled for the visitors. St. Louis and Sanford played a tight duel with Sanford winning 2 1 in nine innings thanks to a late rally led by Ray Adams and Carl Hurd.

Jean Paul Fecteau Westbrook Thornton Academy Paper City Portland South Portland Sanford St. Louis Champ Deering Kings Cheverus Biddeford Thornton Fecteau Ronnie Lizotte Ernest Ricky) Swan Mike Mazzerall Bob Hurrell On Kimball Belanger den. McNabb Dev. McNabb Callahan Lane Hurrell Westbrook Ab Tibbetts Cumberland Jacques Ceeuss Crome Boothby Mazzeroll Lacelle Bagley Sawa Hurell Luce Wark Swan Mazzerol Eagles Goodall Park Bobby Dodge Dodge Tommy Cousens Eagle Cousens Will Edwin Ted Caouette Roger Lister Carl Hurd Hurd Ray Adams Perkins McCann

Maine Firms Planning For Expansion

Boston AP Maine Governor Reed hosted an industrial breakfast with Massachusetts officials and firm leaders with Maine plants. Reported tentative expansion plans and optimistic discussions praised Maine labor, cited as resourceful and hardworking. Attendees included executives from Warren Co. Perobscot, Hood, Herma, Peell Mills, Knapp Shoe, Walpo Woodworkers, First National Stores, and others.

Boston Maine John H. Reed Massachusetts New York Philadelphia Augusta Gov. Reed George Olmsted S. D. Warren Co George Alexander Perobscot Chemical Fibre Gilbe Hood H. P. Hood & Sons Ted Poland Livermore Shoe Co Peter Solemn Joseph Herma Shoe Co Douglas Sears Peell Mills Charles Eaton Kate Shoe Co J. A. Johnson A. Lawrence Co Nevin Kathe

Saco Firemen Put Out Chimney Blaze

Saco firemen responded to a chimney blaze at the home of Roland Paul on Paul Street Saturday afternoon. The faulty chimney caused a fire in the wall of the garage, and firemen extinguished it with an air line.

Saco Roland Pet Paul

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Grammar School League Raymond Labrecque Raymond Dubois Edmond Guay Donald Gagnon Raymond Landry Joseph Desrocher Jean Paul Lamontagne Roland Boucher Raymond Mathieu Hiroko Elaine Edmund Guay Jr Joseph Josephine Derocher Roland Fernande Boucher Jean Paul Louise Linda Lamontagne Nancy Rae Lyn Mathieu Leo Simonne Michael Bourque Joan Lafortune Mitchel Sukalas Jerry Pierce Vernon Mary Clough Little Town League Parents’ Aid Balls Descoteaux Richardson Holland Martel Boudreau Harton Rowe Eee Murphy la Duke Seeee Roy Perreault Po B. Gagne Labonte Eevee Holland Rf Descoteaux Ib A. Chenard J. Chenard Sullivan Tardif Maddox P Stebbins Iidden Chamberlain Duyon Labonte Chamberlain Double Marte Ruppert Knickerbocker Cob Ruppert New York City Journal The Treasury of Uncle Sam Freedom Department Revere Boston Harbor United States Lexington Paul Revere Colonies U.S. Savings Bonds U.S Treasury Department Advertising Council
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