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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1960

Page

5

Softball Awards Night Set At Rochambeau Club

The third annual Softball awards night will be held Saturday October 22 at the Rochambeau club 39 Main Street Biddeford starting at 7 15 Raymond Belanger league secretary reports 17 awards will be presented with over 150 invitations issued to players managers sponsors umpires officers and guests Awards include Hank Demers Memorial trophy York County championship trophies and most valuable player plaques plus honors for top hitters pitchers and team achievements Master of ceremonies Oscar Larry Bergeron and music by Rays Rockers Corsages may be given to guests’ companions

Rochammau Club Main Street Bidderd Raymond Belanger League Secetary Hank Demers Biddeford Sball Oy and Perreault Oilers Ilers Ity Ringvale Knights of Columbus York County Ophy U. S. Naval Kittery Tro Phy Roy Perreault Rochambeau Club Rusty Janelle George Bergeron Oscar Larry” Bergeron League Ray Rockers Pool Street

College Grid Games Shake Up Weekend Action

After the World Series, college football headlines center on top teams and conference clashes. Iowa meets Wisconsin in the Big Ten title chase while Ohio State faces Purdue. Mississippi battles Tulane. Penn State eyes Syracuse. Air Force and Navy clash in Baltimore. Missouri and Kansas seek Big Eight traction. Baylor hosts Texas Tech. Minnesota tests Illinois. Clemson plays Maryland. California plays Southern Cal and UCLA faces Washington in major West Coast showdowns.

Associated Press South Carolina Miami Fla Big Ten Iowa Wisconsin Ohio State Purdue Mississippi Doug Tulane Rebels Holy Cross Penn State Missouri Orange Baltimore Air Force Navy Middies Kansas Oklahoma Tigers Kansas State Sooners Baylor Texas Tech Minnesota Illinois Clemson Maryland California Cal UCLA Washington West Coast

Pirates Celebrate World Series Title In Wild Pittsburgh Parade

Pittsburgh fans marked a come from behind 10-9 victory over the Yankees as Bill Mazeroski hit a leadoff homer in the ninth. Police reported the largest crazy mass demonstration in Steel City with arrests, traffic jams, and litter as hydrants flooded streets and after hours clubs filled.

Pittsburgh Pirate Steel City Bill Mazeroski Pirates New York Yankees Church B O.1

Girls' High Bowling League Opens Tuesday

The Girls' High School bowling league begins its 11th season at 3 p.m. next Tuesday at 20th Century Lanes in Twin Cities. Thirty bowlers have signed up with more expected over the weekend. Under former state champion Nick Gillis, the league has produced many top girl rollers. Last year's champions were the Slick Chicks of St. Joseph High School, who later won the Western Maine High School girls team title in Augusta. Prizes include trophies for the winning team and outstanding bowlers, plus an annual banquet.

Twin-Cities Nick Gillis Slick Chicks St. Joseph High School Western Maine High School Augusta Instruc

Lewiston Overcoat Race Meet Names Leonard as Presiding Judge

James T. Leonard of Lincoln Illinois named presiding judge for the Lewiston overcoat racing meet at Lewiston fairgrounds opening Monday and running to November 12. Leonard brings long harness racing experience including roles at Bay State Raceway Roosevelt Yorkers and others. two Maine officials Norman Robinson and Abraham Iason named society judges.

Lewiston James T. Leonard Lincoln Ill Lewiston Fairgrounds Leonard Arthur B. McGee Auburn Central Maine Fair Association McGee Ted Maine New England Ted Leonard Bay State Raceway Foxboro Mass Roosevelt and Yorkers Raceways J. Edgar Leonard Rosecroft Axon Hill Ohio Scioto Downs Northfield Park Norman Robinson Porland Abrah ‘Enlason Gorham Tom Riley Portland Estelle Mason Poland Tom Wiley Buxton Frank Butler Rockland Dick Michelsen Mutuels John Francis Boston E.L. Boutilier Medomak

Pirates Win Dramatic World Series Finals 10-9 in Ninth

In a historic 1960 World Series finale the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees four games to three. Bill Mazeroski’s leadoff ninth inning homer off Ralph Terry won 10-9 as Pittsburgh celebrate wildly. Yankees earlier surged to lead but Pirates roared back, halting Yank comeback with Hal Smith’s three run shot and Roberto Clemente’s timely hits. Casey Stengel faces retirement rumors as he weighs his managerial legacy.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees Bill Mazeroskis Vernon Law Yankees Bob Turley Bill Stafford Bill Skowron Law Gmound Yogi Berra Elroy Face Pittsburg Face Pirates Bobby Shantz Bucs Jim Coates Roberto Clemente Hal Smith Bob Friend Harvey Haddix Mazeroski Ralph Terry Shantz Gino Cimoli Bill Virdon Tony Kubek Treament Buc Casey Stengel Joe McCarthy New York

Lewiston Blue Devils visit St Louis Eagles in vital prep clash

Lewiston visits the St Louis Eagles in a high stakesweekend clash as undefeated Lewiston seeks to maintain title hopes while St Louis aims to upset and stay in contention. The Kennebunk Rams and Thornton Academy also head to key matchups amid a season of tight standings and strong performances from top players.

Casey Stengel Reports On Way Out As Yankees Near Exit

The aging manager Casey Stengel, 70, faces a likely axing after a 10 9 loss to Pittsburgh and a career spanning 12 years with the Yankees. He may announce retirement next week as team brass weigh the club after falling to third last season and near-miss for another World Series title.

NEW York Casey Stengel Casey Yankee Brass Case Pittsburgh Stengel Yankees Ralph Houk Forbes Field Pirates

Ten Team Saco Tanning Lanes League Opens

The Saco Tanning Co bowling league begins at Pas time lanes with ten teams of five men each after a three week tryout period for averages. Tan & Color Wheels and Beam House set team records. J Neault of Splitting posted 338 for three strings and 123 for a high single as the league opened.

Saco Tanning Co Jack Neault WAAR Hide Bguso J. Neault

Yankees pitcher sets World Series strikeout record

New York Yankees star Mickey Mantie struck out nine in the World Series, boosting his eight-series total to 34. The previous record of 33 was held by Duke Snider.

NEW York Mickey Mantie New York Yankees Duke Snider

Mantle and Mazeroski Lead With Big Slugging Totals

Mantle led both clubs with 800 slugging in 25 at bats across 25 plate appearances. Mazeroski paced the Pirates with 16 total bases in 25 trips, a 600 mark reported for the game.

Mantle Bill Mazeroski Pirates

Pirates and Yankees Fielding Rates Stated

The Pirates made four errors in 257 chances for a .984 fielding percentage while the Yankees committed eight errors in 284 chances for a .972 mark.

Pirates Yanks Eigh

Grba Used as Pinch Runner for Yankees in Sixth Game

The only pitcher who didn't see mound action was right-hander Eli Grba of the Yankees. He was utilized as a pinch-runner in the sixth game.

Eli Grba Yankees Grba

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