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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1961
Page
5
New York Yankees loom as favorites at 22 to 1 to win the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds, under Fred Hutchinson, promise a spirited fight and emphasize games are won on the field, not by press chatter or broadcasts.
Cleveland AP The signing of Mel McGaha as manager marks a new era for the Indians. McGaha vows to win and bring unity after Jimmie Dykes was released following Sunday's finale in Los Angeles. GM Gabe Paul cites existing personality problems as a reason for bringing in the tough, hard hitting skipper.
Casey Stengel and New York Mets officials study the 1962 National League talent list. George Weiss received the confidential rosters from Warren Giles detailing 15 men per club with 7 existing and 8 option players. Houston and New York will pick after the Series, with a range of 20 to 28 players for up to 1.9 million dollars.
In New York a split squad fears Mickey Mantle will miss the World Series opener against the Reds while Roger Maris supports a cautious approach. Mantle, after hip abscess surgery, is pale, in pain and remaining weak though optimists think he may play if able.
Biddeford High crosses rival Portland Morse and Thornton Academy in a 3:30 p.m. home meet under new coach Joe Plamondon. After finishing fifth of six in their first meet, Biddeford eyes improvement as Morse and Thornton loom, with Portland unknown. Key runners include Jim Belanger George Sansoucy Richard Gagne Norman Ray Lloyd Cochrane Dave Dansereau and Burgess Parola Schaffer. Upcoming meets span October 13 20 27 and November 2 at various sites.
The Iowa Hawkeyes repeat as No. 1 in the AP college football poll after a 28-7 season opening win over California. Mississippi follows with 325 points, while Georgia Tech jumps to third after routing Rice 24-0. Alabama, Ohio State, Texas, Michigan State, Michigan, and Baylor round out the top ten.
The Pepperell girls bowling league began at Pastime lanes with eight teams split into two shifts. Laurette Oliver rolled 126 in a four string 350 aiding Rose Samples to a four point win over Baby Caress. Lila Marinello led Wee Dreamer with 293 in a four point victory over Baby Brocade. In the second shift Mary Melikiano scored 300 with a 109 single to boost Lady Pepperell.
The New York Yankees, with or without Mickey Mantle, enter as strong 12-5 favorites to win the World Series over the Cincinnati Reds. Mantle, sidelined by hip surgery, is questionable for the opener as Whitey Ford faces Jim Toole. If Mantle can’t play, Maris would move to center field and Hectorer or another fill-in could handle right field. Rain threatens schedule with games moved to Thursday and Friday, broadcasts set by NBC.
The Percales earned a split decision 3 points over the Red Labels as Jean Bissaillon scored 264 for the losers, a high team total in the contest.
Yogi Berra, famed Yankees catcher, pens his first newspaper story for The Associated Press. He reflects on World Series legends, praises manager Ralph Houk, and previews his role in left field during October as the Yankees aim to extend home run and championship success.
Well-Lighted Rockingham Aid To Drivers will bat cleanup Berra fifth Skowron sixth and Lopez seventh Cincinnati Manager Fred Hutchinson not perturbed about odds has one doubtful starter Darrell Johnson strains left side if he can t play Jerry Zimmerman likely will start The Reds rely on O Toole Joey Jay Bob Purkey and relievers Jim Brosnan Bill Henry Ken Johnson with Freese and Johnson or Zimmerman in middle Fred Freese quips about strength down the middle at Pinson Rockingham Park uses four patrol judges and remote broadcasts to handle dense fog for all weather harness racing operations
In Philadelphia, Len Mathews stopped Jimmy Loo in eight rounds. New York saw Joey Donovan defeat Gil Diaz in ten rounds. Joe Erskine won on a foul over George Chuvalo in Toronto. Juan Duran beat Gianni Lummi in Bologna. Ray Schlamp knocked out Arrigo in Montreal. June 21 marks summer’s first day in the United States while it begins winter in southern regions.
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