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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1962

Page

6

Final Game Can Go Either Way

San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees enter a decisive seventh World Series game after 13 days and six games. Jack Sanford faces Ralph Terry as both teams chase victory, with prior results and lineups shaping the tense matchup.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Jack Sanford Giants Ralph Terry Yanks Sanford Terry Tom Tresh Yankees Giant Bunch Los Angeles Dodgers

Pierce Delivers First World Series Win To Even Series

Giants pitcher Billy Pierce, 35, threw a three hitter to beat the Yankees 5-2 and tie the World Series at three games each. Pierce, long known for tough losses to New York, earned his first World Series victory after a storied career with the Tigers and White Sox. He credited Candlestick Park’s cool air for his strong outing and noted his playoff win over the Dodgers as an even bigger thrill.

Yankees Billy Pierce Orlando Cepeda Whitey Ford Pierce Candlestick Park Cepeda Ford SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants New York Dodgers Giants

Paces Highlight Second Night At Lewiston

Lewiston Raceway hosts a nine-dash harness card with C I paces in the spotlight. Stan Bubier drives Stormy Star for a $500 purse from the rail. Dagger Song, Al Langille, from post five. Broke Sword from Homer Harp stables adds contention from post three. Bay State Ike, driven by Langille from post two, headlines the sixth race with Starr Express, re pacers to Maine, and Merry Ensign as the first trailer.

Lovercoat Lewiston Raceway Stan Bubier Stormy Star Rail Post Dagger Song al Langille Bassy Sword Homer Harp Stable Langille Bay State Ike Falmouth Lorning Norton Starr Express Merry Ensign Maine Hughland Agnes Ferguson Gorham

Giants Fall In World Series Fifty Years Ago Rematch

SAN FRANCISCO AP recaps 1962 World Series details noting the Giants lost to the Red Sox 3-2 in Game Eight after one tie. Orlando Cepeda ended slump with three hits, Roger Maris extended 1961 club ties, and Lefty Pierce banked a three hitter as Boston edged New York City.

San Francisco Giants Boston Red Sox Orlando Cepeda Philadelphia

Pesky Starts Boston Red Sox overhaul by firing coaches

Boston AP reports manager John Pesky released coaches Sal Maglie Rudy York and Len Okrie as he reshapes the staff and plans to name replacements next week. He retains third base coach Billy Herman and hints Harry Dorish could be pitching coach. Herman cited as top candidate for crucial third base duties.

Boston Johnny Pesky Boston Red Sox Sal Maglie Rudy York Len Okrie Pesky Mike Higgins Billy Herman Boston Record - American Harry Dorish Sox Herman Billy Billy Jurges Higgins Pittsburgh Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves

Mantle and Maris Morose After World Series Loss

In San Francisco, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, stars of the New York Yankees, were somber after a 5-2 defeat to Billy Pierce and the Giants. Maris weakly described his homer pitch as a curve ball and endured quiet, solitary moments in the trainer’s room, while Mantle vented anger at his 0-for-4 showing and .091 series average.

SAN Francisco Mickey Mantle Roger Maris New York Yankees Billy Pierce San Francisco Giants Maris Pierce Mantle Fepervar

Pro Basketball National Games Tonight by AP

Today’s NBA schedule lists Los Angeles versus Detroit at New York and Chicago at New York with no games set for Wednesday. The AP report flags two cross town matchups in New York involving major teams.

National Basketball Assn Associated Press Los Angeles Detroit New York Chicago

Boxing results from San Antonio and Manchester

Fights last night in San Antonio saw Jose Pollo Gabino score a technical knockout over Ollie Blackshear. In Manchester Mick Leahy of Ireland outpointed Harry Scott of England. Middleweights: weights unavailable.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Jose Pollo Gabino Ollie Blackshear Houston Manchester England Mick Leahy Ireland Harry Scott

Pro Basketball League Starting Season Tonight

The National Basketball Association opens its 17th season with the Lakers vs Pistons and Knicks vs Zephyrs at Madison Square Garden. By week’s end, all but the Warriors will have played. San Francisco hosts Detroit next Tuesday. Rule changes tested in exhibition were rejected after a team poll.

NEW York National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons New York Knickerbockers Chicago Zephyrs Madison Square Garden San Francisco Warriors Warriors Philadelphia Detroit Maurice Podoloff

Horse Track Entries For Tonight Pace Shows G Pacers

Tonight's card lists nine harness races with entries across classes D and C. Notable runners include Sharon Kay Averill, Easton Hanover, Symbol Sampson, Wilma's Pride, Stormy Star, Starr Express, Rapid Rhythm, Burlington Star, and Dyer's Dot among others led by manage routine post time 7:30 p.m. at the track.

E. Learned Tone T. Taylor Spender Wyn W. Strout Ginger Todd B. Smith Norway W. Wagg Delta Boy R. McCaleb Fenn Bott R. Smith Dicky Max Worthy S. Bubier Lucky Cal A. Bushway Lucky Reed C. Connor Oteca D. Cote H. McKenney T. Harris H. Renaud Duke P. Gray Sharon Kay Averill V. Brann Easton Hanover F. Harmon Symbol Sampson L. Healey D. V. Scotty T. Vanidestine J. Hanson Proud Rodney N. Murray Tar Major Mills M. Hodgkins Indicio Victory Emmett C. Reinsborough Viola's L. Berry

Young Eagles Triumph Over Biddeford Junior Tigers

The St. Louis J. V.'s defeated the Biddeford Junior Tigers 13-0 at Waterhouse Field. Albert Masse opened with a 40-yard TD on a shuffle pass from Ted Caouette, followed by a Dick Agresté extra point. Caouette later connected with Bobby Dodge for a five-yard score before halftime as St. Louis controlled most of the game despite miscues and penalties.

St. Louis J. V.’s Biddeford Tigers Waterhouse Field St. Louis Eagles Albert Masse Ted Caouette Fagies Dick Agreste Jand Tiger Caouette Bobby Dodge San Francisco Terry Daley Berra Sanford Haller W—Sanford L—Terry McCovey

Series Facts And Figures Series Facts And Figures W. L. Pet. New York (A) . 3 3.500

First game on Thursday Oct 4 pitted New York 2000001214 110 San Francisco 011000000-2 100. Ford and Howard O'Dell Larsen Miller Bailey Orsino W Ford L O'Dell. Home run New York Boyer.

San Francisco New York Pierce Larsen Bolin Bailey Stafford Howard W—Stafford L—Pierce Marichal O'Dell Haller Ford Coates Bridges W—Larsen L—Coates Hiller Sanford Miller Mae iTerry W—Terry L —Sanford Pagan W—Pierce L—Ford Maris W. L. Pet Baiely Orsino W—Ford L — O'Dell Boyer

Hockey Results National Hockey League Wednesday Matchup

The NHL schedule shows no games today or Monday. On Wednesday Chicago faces New York in a key matchup highlighting city rivals and playoff implications.

Associated Press National Hockey League Chicago New York

Erwin Canham To Get Outstanding Son of Maine Award

Erwin D Canham editor of the Christian Science Monitor will receive the Outstanding Son of Maine Award at a Maine New England Council meeting in Portland He is a Bates College alumnus class of 1925 and started at the Monitor as a reporter rising to managing editor in 1942 and editor in 1945 The honor recognizes his Maine roots and long journalism career

Portland Maine Erwin D. Canham The Christian Science Monitor Canham Auburn Bates College Monitor New England Council

Centar Maine Power earnings rise for year ending Sept 30

Augusta AP Centar Maine Power Co reports higher operating revenue net income and earnings for the 12 months ending September 30 compared with the prior year. Figures show revenue 49.7 million income 8.634 million and earnings 2.14 per share versus 46.7 million 8.491 million and 2.11. Commissioner's share 378,351.90. Players share first four games 863,281.71. National League share 320,178.11 American League share 320,178.12 New York club share 320,178.14 San Francisco club share 320,178.12.

Miaus Vane San Francisco New York Augusta Centar Maine Power Co

Texas Named Top Team

Texas coach Darrell Royal dismisses ratings, as the Longhorns rise to No. 1 after beating Oklahoma. Alabama drops to No. 2 after losing to Houston. Arkansas, Texas' next foe, climbs to No. 7 after a Baylor win as the SWC title race looms.

Austin Tex University of Texas Longhorns Darrell Royal Longhorns Oklahoma Alabama Houstion Crimson Tide Baylor Royal Arkansas Texas Memorial Stadium

Boston Acquires Lovellette to Bolster Title Bid

Boston added Clyde Lovellette to reinforce center relief for Bill Russell as the Celtics chase a fifth straight NBA crown. The deal with the St. Louis Hawks cost Boston next year’s second-round pick and an undisclosed cash amount. Lovellette, a 6-foot-9 forward center, brings scoring and rebounding, but the Celtics must trim to 12 players ahead of their season opener against the Knicks.

Boston National Basketball Association Clyde Lovellette Bill Russell Celtics St. Louis Hawks Red Auerbach Russell Auerbach St. Louis Ken Kerner University of Kansas All America Walter Brown Ian Allan Lovellette NBA Minneapolis Lakers George Mikan New York Knicks Jim Hadnot Gene Guarilla Jim Lascutoff Twua Afl-Cio J. Soulard P. Tanguay

High single by Doran marked by Tigers manager’s Ohio State link

R Doran hit a high single as Detroit Tigers vice-president and general manager Jim Campbell, formerly an Ohio State outfielder, was identified with the club.

Jim Campbell Detroit Tigers Ohio State

Schenley Reserve Blended Whisky 86 Proof

Notice of Schenley OGT Co release in 1962 detailing Schenley Reserve Blended Whisky with 65 percent grain neutral spirits and 86 proof, listed under W. 7. ¢.

Schenley Reserve Schenley Ogt. CO Schenley

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