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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1962

Page

6

Earl Wilson Emerges As Front Liner For Bosox

Earl Wilson shaped Boston's 3-0 win over Minnesota, backed by Mike Fornieles. Wilson allowed only three singles in seven innings, improving to 2-1 as he reassured Red Sox bosses. Carroll Hardy starred with two singles two walks and two runs. The clubs were set to meet again with Cisco facing Stange.

Earl Wilson Bosox Minneapolis-St.paul Red Sox Minnesota Wilson Twins Mike Fornieles Radatz Mike Higgins Wilsa Don Schwall Fornieles Boston Georges Maranda Lennie Green Rich Rollins Harmon Killebrew Carroll Hardy Galen Cisco al Stange

Counsellors Appointed At Happy Day Camp in Maine

Director William Farle appoints assistant and junior counsellors for Happy Day camp in Old Orchard Beach. John Braley of Saco named assistant counsellor. he has Camp Hinds experience and YMCA ties. Junior counsellors Frank Goodwin and Larry Green from Saco, with Red Cross swimming certificates. Girls camp leaders opened by Miss Janice Spear include John Throumous Ricky Gillis and Charles Tufts of Biddeford, with James Williams of Saco and James Souza of Old Orchard Beach. Assistant leaders John Tarbox Saco Stanley Karlin Biddeford Joseph Warren Old Orchard Beach.

Old Orchard Beach William Farle John Braley Berton Braley North Street Saco Thornton Braley Camp Hinds Raymond Saco Valley Bangor YMCA Farle Frank Goodwin Guy Goodwin Taskerstree Larry Green Fred Green King Street Goodwin Green Red Cross Janice Spear John Throumous Ricky Gillis Charles Tufts Biddeford James Williams James Souza John Tarbox Stanley Karlin Joseph Warren

Free-For-All Eligibles Top Lewiston Card

Lewiston harness card features Maxine's Knight and Mac's Dominion in the nine race holiday eve program at Lewiston Raceway. Pacing events dominate with six races for gaited contestants and free-for-all status earned by purses over fifty thousand dollars. Rickie Star tops seven of nine recent starts and could be favored despite post six. Local drivers Arthur Nason and Buddy Reed have multiple drives as post time nears at 8 p.m.

Lewiston Maxine’s Knight Mac's Dominion Lewiston Raceway Maxine Knight Mac Dominion Rickie Star R.X Max Maker Arthur Nason Freedom N. H George Buddy) Reed

Former Saco Man Wins Special B Award

Walter E. Davis of Easley South Carolina, formerly of Saco, has been awarded a special circled B for outstanding performance, announced Bowdoin College Director of Athletics Malcolm E Morrell. Davis swam on Bowdoin’s medley relay team that won the 1962 New England swimming championships.

Walter E. Davis Easley S. C Saco Bowdoin College Malcolm FE. Morrell Davis

Tired Wynn Near 300 Wins For White Sox Return

42 year old starter Early Wynn returned from an arm injury to post a 3 hit, 2 0 victory over Cleveland for the Chicago White Sox his 295th win and seventh shutout. Wynn fired 29 batters with no walks and drove in a run as Chicago moved to within five wins of 300.

Associated Press Early Wynn Wynn Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Kansas City Jim Bunning Detroit Baltimore Earl Wilson Mike Fornieles Boston Minnesota Los Angeles Angels Washington Dick Donovan Jimmy Piersall Senators White Sox Mike Hershberger Chicago Jim Floyd Robinson Bunning Orioles Russ Snyder Rocky Colavito Tiger Chico Fernandez Milt Pappas

Aging Archie Moore Stunned By Ring Verdict

Los Angeles AP reports aging light heavyweight Archie Moore drew a split decision with Willie Pastrano in a 10-round bout. Moore controlled the action, while the judges scored 5-5 and the referee had Moore ahead 5-4. AP tally favored Moore 8-2.

Archie Moore Los Angeles Willie Pastrano Archie Moore-Pastrano Moore Associated Press

DePalma Widow Recalls 1912 Memorial Day Heartbreak

Mrs. Ralph De Palma recalls the 1912 Memorial Day 500 at Indianapolis where her husband led near the end but a blown piston and pit refusal ended his bid. He collapsed beside his Mercedes as Joe Dawson took the win. she notes Ralph declined fans’ donations to him and preferred hospital support.

Pasadena Calif Ralph de Palma Indianapolis de Palma Mercedes Ralph Joe Dawson Ruper Jeffkins Dawson

Indianapolis 500 sets fastest pace in history

33 drivers prepare for the 46th Indianapolis 500 as qualifying speeds break records and a strong field includes four former champions. Parnelli Jones leads in the first row with 150.370 mph while Rodger Ward and Bobby Marshman follow close behind. A. J. Foyt defends his title, with 11 three-car rows set for the 11 a.m. start amid weather risks and a record field pace.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ray Harroun Jones Parnelli Jones Torrance Calif Rodger Ward Bobby Marshman Pottstown Ward Marshman A. J. Foyt Houston Tex Jim Rathmann

Not All Pitchers Are Helpless At Bat

Joey Jay and Harvey Haddix star as NL clubs win on strong hitting and pitching. Jay homer and four RBIs pace Cincinnati past Houston 9-6, while Haddix for Pittsburgh limits St. Louis to one run with three hits. Cubs top Spahn and Braves 4-hits, Hobbie earns win as Milwaukee loses. Reds jump early, meshing late runs, with Roman Mesias's three-run shot for Houston.

Joey Jay Harvey Haddix Jay Cincinnati Houston Haddix Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Bucs Cardinals Glen Hobbie Chicago Cubs Warren Spahn Reds Dick Farrell John Anderson Bob Tiefenauer Colts Roman Mesias Hobbie Milwaukee Spahn Braves Cubs Ron Santo Andre Rodgers Chicago Milwaukee Braves

Yawkey Seeks Deals After Boston Red Sox Sit Start

Boston owner Tom Yawkey expressed disappointment in the Red Sox start but said he is not discouraged. He discussed near misses for Al Smith, Chuck Essegian, and Harvey Kuenn, noting what was asked in trades and his willingness to deal to bolster pitching and offense. He pledged continued attempts before the June 15 deadline and cited past misreads and breaks in deals.

Boston Tom Yawkey Red Sox Yawkey Hall al Smith Chicago White Sox Chuck Essegian Cleveland Harvey Kuenn San Francisco Giants Joe Cashman Boston Record-American Jim Piersall Vic Wertz Smith Essegian White Sox Frank Malzone

Eaglets Rally Past Old Orchard Beach 8-3 in League Play

A five run third inning carried St Louis Junior High to an 8-3 victory over Old Orchard Beach in a Grammar School league game yesterday. Beaulieu struck out nine for the win, allowing one hit and six walks as Regis and Lebel paced the offense with a run producing single and double.

Wilson Twins Fornieles Vic Power Angels Senators Ray Ripplemeyer Steve Bilko Tom Burgess Ripplemeyer St. Louis Eaglets Old Orchard Beach Regis Lebel the Beach Eagles Beaulieu O. O. Beach Dale Santo Paquette Nadeau

Full Golf Slate For Holiday At Biddeford Saco Club

The Biddeford Saco Country Club unveils a Memorial Day golf slate with a two ball best ball nine hole event for men in the morning, a nine hole blind tourney for women between 9 and 9 30, and a Scotch foursome to cap the day around 2 p.m. Harvey LaMon tage Jr. is the club pro and announces the schedule.

Biddeford - Saco Country Club Harvey LaMontagne, Jr

Eddie Machen Defeats Roger Rischer in Portland Bout

Eddie Machen, weighing 196 pounds, fought Roger Rischer, 197 pounds, in Portland, Oregon. Machen won the points decision after a ten round bout in Oakland, California, with Rischer unable to secure a KO.

San Francisco Eddie Machen Portland Ore Roger Rischer Oakland Calif

Eagles Game Changed Postponed St Louis Cheverus Report

The St Louis Cheverus league game shifted to Alumni Field this afternoon with a 2 30 start. Norm Trottier was slated to pitch the Eagles season finale.

Eagles Alumni Field Norm Trottier

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