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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1962

Page

6

Giants Face Knockout Fight In World Series Game Six

The New York Yankees lead the World Series three games to two after a 5-3 win in New York. San Francisco must win Friday and possibly Saturday to become champions, facing Whitey Ford and Bill Stafford with two wins already in the series. Manager Alvin Dark named Billy Pierce for his sixth game role after Wednesday’s loss.

San Francisco Calif Giants New York Yankee New York Chamions Yankees Los Anos Dodgers Ralph Houk Ford Stafford Dark Yanks Houk

Patriots prepare to curb long pass threats at Boston University

Boston Patriots aim to halt the long aerial game as they host Dallas tomorrow at Boston University Field. Defensive coach Fred Brunei notes overreliance on interceptions and Denver and Houston games show opponents exploited the air. Len Dawson and Abner Haynes pose additional threats with a combined 11 TDs and strong passing stats for the season.

Boston Boston Patriots Dallas Boston University Field Denver Fred Bruney Houston New York Patriots Texans Len Dawson Abner Haynes Haynes Dawson

Floyd Patterson Seeks Rematch With Sonny Liston

Floyd Patterson’s manager Cas D’Amato says the deposed heavyweight champ definitely wants a rematch with Sonny Liston, insisting the second fight is in the original contract. Patterson, knocked out in Chicago, expects a very different bout next time as Liston’s punches did not persuade him. D’Amato spoke in Boston while Jose Torres prepared for a bout with Paul Pender at Boston Garden on November 2.

Boston Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Cas D'Amato Floyd D'Amato Patterson Liston Chicago Jose Torres Paul Pender Brookline Pender Boston Garden

Baseball World Series Sets Records in Five Game Sweep

The article details the first five games of the World Series between New York and San Francisco from October 4 to 10 with scores, key players, and home runs. It includes attendance figures, net receipts, and shares for the Commissioner, leagues, and clubs, summing the five game totals.

San Francisco New York Sanford Miller Haller Terry Howard W—Terry L —Sanford Pagan Tresh

St Francis Defeated by New Hampshire College in Downpour

St Francis College suffered its first soccer loss of the season 2-0 at Henniker to New Hampshire College. Herb Webster and Ron Nase scored in the first half for the winners. St Francis goalie Bob Struck made 22 saves to limit further damage.

St. Francis College Newap College Henniker Herb Webster Ron Nase New Hampshire Collegians St. Francis Bob Struck

BHS Freshman Grid Schedule Is Announced

Biddeford High School freshman football announces a 2023 schedule as Art Descoteaux reports three wins this season. Games start at 3 30 p m with Sept 25 Sanford at home and Oct 15 Kennebunk away among others.

BHS Biddeford High Tigers Kennebunk Art Descoteaux Sanford Thornton Academy Away St. Ignatius

St Louis High Alumni View Football Films

Close to 300 persons attended the St Louis High Alumni smoker to watch films of Monday night’s St Louis Sanford game. Coach Bob Cote praised the squad including reserves Dennis Dutremble Donald Binette Dick Agreste and Ted Caouette and said South Portland will be a tough opponent.

St. Louis Bob Cote Dennis Dutremble Donald Binette Dick Agreste Ted Caouette Cote South Portland Eagles

Giants Hopeful for Game Seven Rally in World Series

Giants manager Alvin Dark stays optimistic as San Francisco returns home facing the Yankees with a 3-2 series deficit. Billy Pierce defends Candlestick Park, Don Larsen eyes another strong showing, and Jose Pagan leads SF with a homer and two runs. Dark plans lineup after Yankees starter choice.

Tresh Triumphs With World Series Three-Run Homer

San Francisco right fielder Tom Tresh, son of former White Sox catcher Mike Tresh, hit a decisive three-run homer in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium to lift the New York Yankees to a 5 2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The rookie outfielder, 23, had started the season in center and filled in at shortstop before Tony Kubek returned from military service. He finished the year hitting .286 with 20 home runs and led Yankees hitters in the World Series with four runs batted in. His father, mother, and wife watched from the stands as Mike Tresh celebrated the moment in the clubhouse.

Yankees Giants Tresh Yankee Jose Pagan Richardson Pagan Chuck Hiller Sanford Terry Tony Kubek San Francisco Alvin Dark San Franciso Giants Dark New York Billy Pierce Candlestick Park Billy Don Larsen Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Puerto Rico Candlestick Ralph ‘Houk Houk White Ford Bill Lynford Calif Tom Tresh Tom Chicago White Sox Mike Tresh New York Yankees Yankee Stadium San Francisco Giants Jack Sanford Mike White Sox Cleveland

Burns School Game Set For Afternoon

Burns school football team will play Berwick tomorrow at 3 30 p m instead of 9 30 a m The game will be played at Thornton academy field Saco

Burns Berwick Thornton Academy Field Saco

Knights Upset Streak With Three Wins and One Loss

The Knights record shows three victories alongside a single defeat, outlining a balanced run of form. The summary captures the team's current win loss balance without furnishing extraneous details.

Bruins Open Season With Montreal in Boston Debut

Boston hosts Montreal in the 1962 63 season opener at Boston Garden marking Montreal first NHL start away from home since 1934 35. Boston basses on four new players while Montreal debuts two newcomers alongside veteran stars as both teams aim high early.

Boston Montreal Boston Bruins Boston Garden Canadiens Bruins Toronto Chicago Bob Perreault Bruce Gamble Perreault New York Irv Spencer Detroit Red Warren Godfrey Wayne Hicks Godfrey Doug Mohns Pat Stapleton Teddy Green Leo Boivin Gordon Jean Gauthier

Series Highlights: Giants and Yankees Struggle in World Series

In spring training, pitchers lead. Giants hit .228 through five games, Yankees .214. Mays Mantle and Maris slumped. Mays 0-for-4 in game five, Mantle and Maris 0-for-3. Pagan paces Giants at .500 through 14 plate appearances. Umpire crews varied, with AL and NL umpires calling balls in different games. 25 years ago, Yankees beat Giants 4-2 behind Lefty Gomez as World Series history.

Big M Willie Mays Giants Mickey Mantle Meer Maris Yanks Mays Mantle Maris Lefty Gomez

Long on results low on cost the Classified ads

Classified ads highlight budget friendly options with broad reach for local listings. Readers find affordable exposure for sales services and events, with frequent discounts and quick turnaround times across categories. local merchants rely on these cost effective notices to reach community audiences.

Tulane rookie coach argues losses shape growth

NEW ORLEANS AP Tu lane's Tommy O'Boyle faces three straight defeats as a first year Tulane coach amid injuries and a thin roster. He stays optimistic saying the team will rebound and surprise someone before the season ends despite a 6-3 loss to Stanford and losses to Alabama and Texas.

New Orleans Tulane Tommy O’boyle O'Boyle Green Wave Stanford Alabama Texas Mississippi State Bob Boisvert Alexandria O’boyle State Tennessee Greenie Andy Pilney

Eisenhower Receives Army Association Gold Medal

Eisenhower stands before about 2000 bemedaled soldiers to accept the Army Association’s gold medal for selfless and outstanding service. Generals Omar Bradley, Jacob Devers, and Maxwell Taylor sit nearby as Mrs. Eisenhower and Marshall’s widow receive a standing ovation. Retired Lt. Gen. Milton Baker lauds Ike as peace with strength, noting his long Army service beyond the presidency.

Army Association Eisenhower Omar N. Bradley Jacob L. Devers Maxwell D. Taylor Army Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Marshall Milton G. Baker Association Marksall Defense United States Army

Freshman Maine Bears to Open Season Against Bridgton Academy

University of Maine freshman football team called the Bear Cubs, under Fresh Coach Woody Carville, will open Saturday at 9 a.m. during Homecoming festivities against Bridgton Academy. About 39 players will see action, with leading quarterbacks Doug Avery of Skowhegan and Dick DeVarney of Laconia, N H, and a group of returnees at halfback, end, and line positions from Farmington to Brewer.

Europe Dick DeVarney Laconia N. H DeVarney Carville Maine Bob Pickett Laconia High School Avery Steve Parent Farmington Frank Harney Wellesley Hills Mass Ron Lanza Revere Bob Kocsmiersky Brewler

Pope Opens General Council in Rome with Ceremonial Splendor

Pope John led the opening of the general council in St. Peter's Basilica as bells rang across Rome. Observers from Anglican, Presbyterian and Lutheran churches joined Catholic prelates in a five hour ceremony, hoping for progress toward Christian unity amid preparations for a year of debates.

St. Peter's John Basilica Vatican

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