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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1960
Page
5
Maine hunting and wildlife notes fill the column with a new deer season outlook and zone changes. A large Northeast biologist gathering in Newcastle promises insights. Local high school sports memories recount Biddeford vs Traip Academy with scoring twists and PAT attempts as the era of 1958 lingers.
Biddeford high school Harriers defeated Kennebunk 42 17 on the Kennebunk course yesterday afternoon. Bobby Boss led with 13 26 for a new course mark, followed by Ken Gobeil and Ken Bissell. The finish order lists Gobeil third and Bissell fourth, with multiple runners across the line.
The National League moves toward expansion by likely granting Houston a 1962 franchise. Dallas-Ft Worth is eyed by the American League. Houston decision awaits a Chicago meeting next Monday as NL signals progress and hints at possibly one or two cities earning franchises. The AL considers Los Angeles options and Minneapolis-St Paul amid tensions with Dodgers owner Walter O Malley.
The Pirates seek their first world title since 1925 by beating the New York Yankees in Game 6 at Forbes Field. Bob Friend will start for Pittsburgh with Whitey Ford and Bill Stafford lined up for New York, while Mantle’s groin injury lingers as the Yankees push to force a seventh game.
The Maroon and Gold of Thornton academy holds a commanding edge over Stephens High School of Rumford in the seven game series. Thornton leads 5-1-1 in meetings through 1959 with a 173-97 scoring edge and has never been shut out by Rumford. Notable results include a 27-0 win in 1996 and 45-0 in 1955.
Biddeford freshmen defeat Thornton Academy 14 to 0 at Saco with Danny Pappas scoring twice. Pappas opened with a 20 yard run and extra point, then added a 45 yard score and another conversion. Dick Johnson added long end sweeps. Guignard and Leclair stood out on line.
In Pittsburgh, Mickey Mantle grinds through a groin strain during the World Series era. Bobby Richardson notes Mantle rarely complains, while Mantle himself says the pain began Monday and he woke up with it, unsure how it started. Manager Casey Stengel watches, urging caution as Mantle continues to play.
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