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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1963

Page

2

Houk Sees Yankees to Rally in World Series

Dodgers lead 2-0 as Walter Alston avoids talk of victory while Ralph Houk predicts a Yankees comeback. Podres held New York to six hits over 813 innings, with Perranoski closing out the win as Los Angeles built a 4-1 score before the series shifts back to Dodger Stadium.

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Thornton And St Louis Edge In Long Standings Series

Thornton Academy and St Louis boast extended leads in their prep football histories against Sanford and Cheverus. St Louis owns a 19–7–1 edge over Sanford dating to 1917, with a high single game 59 points. Thornton leads 19–7 over Sanford in football with 13 shutouts and a seven game streaks.

St. Louis Thornton Cheverus Sanford Biddeford Bangor Irish Stags Eagles Thornton Academy Redskins Maroon and Gold Saco Maroon Sanford Thornton

Verrill Named Center on UM Fresh Team

The University of Maine freshman football opener against Maine Central Institute at Pittsfield is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. Coach Woody Carville plans to finalize only four of 11 starting positions by game day with Pendleton at quarterback and Angell at right end among definite picks.

Woody Carville Portland Paul Pendleton Walter Nelson Lowell Mass Dennis Doyle Auburn Dick Angell South Portland Bill Pasquill Kittery Ivan Braun Bucksport Scott Verrill Old Orchard Beach Jim Nesbitt

Pony Loop States Rolloff At Pastime Bowling Center

The Pony League for ages 13 to 16 will hold a pre season roll off Saturday at 10 at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford. Twenty three bowlers have registered including Gordon Michaud Ernie LeClair Billy Simpson Paul Gregoire Ray St Louis John Cloutier Harry Valahakos Charles Pantaleakos George Poisson Raymond Roberge Lawrence Meserve Dick Lamontagne Lionel Lamontagne Lucien Frechette Michael Cleary Norman Guignard Marc Bellefeuille Richard Paquette Robert Trottier Ray Martel Don Cyr John Jacques and Dwight Edgecomb. Any other bowler in the age range may register before Saturday.

Pastime Biddeford Gordon Michaud Ernie LeClair Billy Simpson Paul Gregoire Ray St. Louis John Cloutier Harry Valahakos Charles Pantaleakos

Boxing results from Manila and Montreal events

Johnny Jamito of the Philippines defeated Veeranid Charermuang of Thailand by outpoint in Manila. In Montreal Peter Schmidt of Toronto and Joey Durelle of Trois-Rivieres fought to a draw in a 12 round match.

Associated Press Manila Johnny Jamito Philippines Veeranid Charermuang Thailand Montreal Peter Schmidt Toronto Joey Durelle Trois-Rivieres Que Drew

Beech Ridge Final Points Rally Heads to Swan Song Meet

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway hosts the penultimate 1963 season race as rivals vie for cash bonuses and a shot at the New England Dirt Track Championship. Buzzie Stack and Marty Vachon battle for second with 501 points apiece while Ralph Cusack presides over the stock clash. Notables include Phil Libby Homer Drew Donnie Peterson Donnie Peterson and local stalwarts across Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Ridge New England Buzzie Stack Portland Lebanon Ye Vachon Vachon Marty Buzzie Stack Ralph Cusack Phil Libby Groveville Libby Phil Homer Drew Raymond Peterson Brothers Donnie Pete George Welch Ogunquit Dick Noel Haverhill Mass Bob Greeley Auburn Sandy Atkinson Bar Mills Nare Paul Tardiff Biddeford Charlie Dimon Rochester N.H Ralph Brackett Steep Falls Carl Rogers Woody Woodman Dave French

Indian boys to climb Darjeeling mountains

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute will run two three week adventure courses for 80 Indian boys starting next summer. Col. B S Jaswal said the program aims to instill the spirit of adventure and will adopt the Duke of Edinburgh Outward Bound approach used in England after his study trips to France Switzerland and Britain.

Darjeeling India Himalayan Mountaineering Institute B.S. Jaswal Jaswal France Switzerland Britain Duke of Edinburgh England

Rothschilds in Music Planned for Broadway in 1964

A musical about Europe's Rothschild banking family is in preparation for Broadway this fall 1964. The show will be based on Frederic Morton's biography and adapted with music by a composer yet to be named, produced by Hillard Elkins.

Rothschilds IN Music New York Europe The Frederic Morton Hillard Elins

Chargers Hope For First Win In League Tilt

Biddeford trio Don Collard Ray Soulard and Red Martel pace the Tri City Chargers in a Saturday 8 p m game against Windsor Locks Rams at Waterhouse Field It is an official New England Conference League match with the Chargers seeking their first league win after defensive strength but offensive struggles persist Martel a former All American guard joined from the Portland Seahawks and has been a starter since the first two games Collard and Soulard have played all year Coach Hugo Bolin hopes for the club’s best performance yet against Windsor Locks Connecticut’s newest Conference entrant.

Rochester N. H Don Collard Ray Soulard Red” Martel Biddeford Tri-City Waterhouse Field New England Chargers New Hampshire Providence Steamrollers Exeter Frankie Northrup Hugo Bolin R. U Windsor Locks Connecticut

Caraway family finds savings in gas tank funds

The Leroy Gauf family of Caraway saved spare change in a farm truck gas tank since 1961. This summer the tank yielded 194.59 dollars for their vacation. The article then lists last week’s high school football results and boxing details, ending with classified ads note.

Browns and Steelers Clash in Unbeatens Showdown

The big NFL showdown pits the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Saturday night with both teams undefeated in the Eastern Conference. The Bears host the Colts as Green Bay Meet the Rams and other Week action features New York Giants Washington Detroit San Francisco and more with predicted results and notable matchups.

NEW York Cleveland Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts Green Bay Los Angeles Rams Y. A. Tittle New York Giants Browns Steelers Washington Minnesota St. Louis Dallas Philadelphia Detroit San Francisco Jack Christiansen NFL Pittsburgh Lou Michaels Lou Groza Chicago Baltimore Bears Colts Jimmy Orr Johnny Unitas John Brodie 49Ers Bob Waters Lamar McHan Louis Charlie Johnson Joe Childress Bill Triplett Redskins Los Angeles Jim Taylor Packers Rams Cowboys Buffalo Oakland Bills Jack Kemp Boston Jets Kansas City Houston San Diego Denver Chargers

Southern California Back In Race After Oklahoma Defeat

Southern California’s Trojans, dropped from No. 1 to No. 8 after losing 17-12 to Oklahoma, open their comeback tonight at home against unranked Michigan State. USC holds a one touchdown edge as top teams Iowa Wisconsin and Oklahoma share open dates and other ranked games dot the slate.

Associated Press Southern California Trojans Oklahoma Michigan State Los Angeles Outhern California USC Duffy Daugherty Spartans North Carolina Miami Florida Purdue Tulane New Orleans Boston College Detroit Citadel George Washington Consin Alabama Georgia Vanderbilt Nashville Texas Oklahoma State Northwestern Illinois Navy Michigan Georgia Tech Louisiana State Pittsburgh Wyoming Notre Dame Iowa State Nebraska Christian Arkansas Kentucky Auburn Mississi State Tennessee North Caroline State Clemson Utah New Mexico Dartmouth-Penn UCLA Stanford Holy Cross Syracuse Princeton Columbia

Podres Triumph Amid Coaching Help at Yankees Stadium

Dodgers pitcher Johnny Podres, aided by LA pitching coach Joe Becker, rebounded from a rough start to hold the Yankees hitless through two innings and recover control to seal a 5-2 Dodger win. Becker later demonstrated adjustments on Podres’ delivery as Alston considered pitcher changes before Podres finished.

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Cepeda Hits NL Parks Home Run in 1963 Debut

Orlando Cepeda of the San Francisco Giants became the first player to homer in every National League park in 1963, setting a historic milestone for the league and the rookie standout.

Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants

Rudolph Leads Whitemarsh Open After First Round

Mason Rudolph shot 67 at Whitemarsh Valley to hold a one stroke lead in the $125,000 Whitemarsh Open. He sits ahead of Phil Rodgers, with Arnold Palmer Gary Player Jack Nicklaus and Julius Boros near the top in a field that also includes Gene Littler Rod Funseth and Jerry Pisano.

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Trusty Bit by Woodchuck at Lorain County Jail

David Turner a 21 year old jail trusty at Lorain County Jail was bitten by a woodchuck as he stepped from the kitchen door to dispose of garbage. Jail physician Sanford L Zieve ordered daily rabies shots.

Elyria Ohio Lorain County David Turner Sanford L. Zieve

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