Foyt Wins In Indy 500 by Hair in 139 MPH Record
Texan A J Foyt captured the 500 mile Indianapolis race at a record 139.131 mph to win $100,000. He beat Eddie Sachs by 8.5 seconds after critical pit stops and a fueling problem. Rodger Ward finished third as Brabham placed ninth. the race saw multiple wrecks but no serious injuries.
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Wednesday and Thursday Baseball Schedule Leads and Standings
MLB and AL standings show Chicago and Pittsburgh results, plus Milwaukee and Philadelphia outcomes. Tuesday results include Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Kansas City, Minnesota, New York, Boston, and Washington games with upcoming matchups through Thursday.
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Maine Inter scholastic track eyes Saturday action
The upcoming Maine Inter scholastic track and field meets at Whittier field and Garland field feature favorites Deering High in Class L and Kennebunk High in Class M, with Wells and Thornton Academy also fielding contenders. Johnny Parola and Dick Nolette lead Thornton's entry while Wakefield and Brown headline Kennebunk scorers. Wells riders Goodale and Adams aim for top small-school marks.
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Bowdoin College
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Johnny Parola
Dick Nolette
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Nolette
Kennebunk
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Brown
Bridges
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Landon
Holbrook
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Adams
Kefauver Sees Opportunity To Clean Up Boxing
Washington AP Sen Estes Kefauver says the Frankie Carbo conviction offers an unparalleled chance to clean up professional boxing. The Kefauver subcommittee begins hearings on a federal regulation bill creating a boxing commissioner to oust racketeers like Carbo and Blinky Palermo, though faces GOP and some Democratic opposition.
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Burns Triumphs 8-0 In Six Inning Rain Halted Win
C K Burns wins 8-0 over Old Orchard Beach junior high despite six innings due to rain. Ken Pike allowed seven scattered hits and struck out nine, while Durfee gave up four but his fielding cost the inning. Burns improved to 4-0. next up St Mary school at Memorial Field with Matt Ruben pitching pending.
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Final Schoolboy Title Duel At Saco Today
Thornton academy hosts St. Louis in a 3 30 p m game that could clinch the twin city title for 1961. Biddeford and Portland closed their seasons with losses as St. Louis, Thornton, and Westbrook chase final standings and a potential tie for fourth.
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Redlegs Tie Giants For Sunberth Spot
The Cincinnati Reds tied the San Francisco Giants for first in the National League by sweeping a Memorial Day doubleheader 7-6 and 6-4. Dodgers, Cubs, and Phillies also won to stay in the thick of the pennant race as other NL games produced shifts in the standings.
Tigers, Orioles lead in tight AL race after Memorial Day
The Detroit Tigers hold a 2 percent edge in the AL standings after Memorial Day, with Baltimore moving into third place after a 6-1 and 2-1 sweep of the White Sox. Gus Triandos and Jim Gentile drove in two runs each as Steve Barber won his seventh, while Brown and Wilhelm combined on a four hitter. The Indians split with Minnesota and New York belted seven homers in a 12-3 win over Boston as Washington beat Los Angeles 5-1.
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Lachance Defends Twin City Bowling Title At 1,100-994 Win
Joe Lachance claimed the Twin City championship at 20th Century Lanes with a 1,100 score to Al Paulhus 994. Lachance led after the second half, aided by steady strikes and spares, while Paulhus, home on leave from the service, struggled with form.
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Notre Dame Clinches Area Grammar School Title With No-Hitter
Notre Dame won both ends of a Memorial day doubleheader to capture the area grammar school baseball league title for 1961. In the nightcap Ray Janson pitched a no hitter as Biddeford area rivals defeated St Mary 8 2, giving Notre Dame its 10th win. Al Martin homered twice and Don Caouette added a double in the first game, a 4 3 Notre Dame win. Coach Maurice Mercier’s Damers earned the season crown and planned a victory celebration and trophy presentation.
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Ron Cartier
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