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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1964

Page

3

Sanford’s Baseball Glory Echoes From Semi-Pro Era

The article recalls Sanford Textile club’s exhibition era with star players like Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby, listing notable infielders Hypie Rowe Freddy Parent Hughie Pinkerton Jim McKeon and others. It notes the faded local ball scene, highlights past St Louis and Sanford games, and mentions recent regional football and bowling notes plus sports trivia from the era.

Sanford Textile Club Babe Ruth George Sisler Frankie Frisch Rogers Hornsby al Chase Sanford Hypie Rowe Connie Mac Freddy Parent Boston Red Sox Hughie Pinkerton Chicago White Sox Jim McKeon Mike Hayden Portland Hugh Canivar del Bissonnette Winthrop St. Louis Nationals St. Louis Mike Lauzon Lauzon

Biddeford High Wins Cross Country Meet in Dominant Showdown

Biddeford High Harriers defeated Portland and Thornton Academy in a Southwestern Maine League meet, 28 to 45 to 48. Senior Lloyd Cochrane led the varsity field in 14 minutes 11 seconds, with teammate Ron Nadeau second breaking the old mark on the 2.75 mile course. Junior varsity also swept, led by Campbell of Biddeford in 10:51. The portrait of U.S. Grant appears on the U.S. $50 bill.

Biddeford High Harriers Portland Thornton Academy Biddeford Thornton Tiger Jayvees Jayvee Tigers Lloyd Cochrane Ron Nadeau Cochrane Nadeau Savage Pearl Ralph Madore Duncansson Heatley Wallis N. Smith Michaud Richard Madore Sargent Glass Kentley Finks B. Kurlanska Wynne Z. Kurlanska Campbell Ayotte

Johnny Keane Rumored As New Yankee Manager

Rumors swirl that Johnny Keane will take over as manager of the New York Yankees, with Leo Durocher linked to the St Louis Cardinals. Headlines claim Keane's edge over Alvin Dark as the Yankee choice, while Yogi Berra signs as a two year special field consultant after being replaced.

Associated Press Baseball World Johnny Keane Yogi Berra Keane New York Yankees Leo Durocher St. Louis Cardinals Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants Durocher St. Louis Gus Busch Berra Yankee Ralph Houk Yogi Houk Keane-Berra Cleveland Indians Seattle Cleveland Milwaukee Ford Frick Braves Atlanta Yankees

Sanford JHS Beats Old Orchard Beach 20 to 0 in Conference

Sanford Junior High blanked Old Orchard Beach in a conference football game yesterday. Sanford dominated with a ten yard end sweep and two pass plays for scores. Scorers included Brown Sullivan Hartsgrove with extra points by Brown as officials noted.

Old Orchard Beach Sanford Hartsgrove le le Cullinan Demarais Lebrun Levasseur Page Milligan Smith LaRose Boisvert Rankin Rt Rt Glaude Kostis Rere Petrin Roberge Qb Ab Tucker Stoy Jacques Sullivan L'Heureux Brown Lemay Brown Sullivan Beaudoin McSweeney Hogan

US Dominates Olympic Games College Football Menu

Boston Celtics and San Francisco Warriors open NBA action with injuries and lineups noted. Wilt Chamberlain hospitalized, Nate Thurmond to fill pivot as Warriors seek form. Celtics face Detroit while Bullets bolster roster for West race amid trade activity.

Associated Press Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Boston Celtics San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Boston Detroit San Francisco Baltimore Cincinnati St. Louis Los Angeles New York Philadelphia 78Ers Hal Greer Paul Neumann 76Ers John Thompson Ron Bonham Red Auerbach Willie Naulls Russell Tom Heinsohn Celtics Heinsohn Auerbach Chamberlain Temple University Hospital Warriors Nate Thurmond Bullets Bailey Howell Don Ohl Walt Bellamy Gus Johnson Si Green West

Hornung Won't Start Against Baltimore Colts

Halfback Paul Hornung may miss the Green Bay Packers' key clash with the Baltimore Colts due to a pinched shoulder nerve. Coach Vince Lombardi kept injury details guarded as the teams chase first place in the NFL Western Conference.

Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts New York Jets Houston Oilers New York Hornung Packers Vince Lombardi Colts Chicago Bears Bill Wade Detroit Lions Cleveland St. Louis Cardinals Washington Philadelphia Browns Dallas Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Minnesota San Francisco Los Angeles Buffalo Bills Kansas City Denver Broncos San Diego Oakland Raiders Boston

Burns School Posts Win At South Berwick

Burns School of Saco belted South Berwick 27 to 0 in junior high football. Lane opened with a kickoff return for a touchdown, followed by a 37 yard run. Bob Lamarre added a 27 yard score after an interception by Sait, and Lane closed the game with another TD on a pick. Lane kicked two extra points and Lamarre one.

Mark Payne Dakota Wesleyan Northwestern Normal O'Dea Wisconsin Yale Nebraska Cornhuskers South Carolina UCLA Syracuse Notre Dame Fighting Irish Penn State Nittany Lions Army Tennessee Alabama Bama Louisiana State Kentucky Georgia Florida State Southern California Mike Garrett Ohio State Buckeyes Trojans Purdue Michigan Illinois Minnesota Iowa Michigan State Indiana North Carolina State Duke West Virginia Virginia Tech Citadel William and Mary Navy California Pitt Miami Arizona Oregon Virginia Missouri Air Force Tokyo Dallas Long United ‘State America Los Angeles Russia Irina Press Henry Carr Arizona State University United States South Berwick Burns School of Saco Lane Bob Lamarre Sait Lamarre

Cleveland Indians Stay in Cleveland for Next Decade

Cleveland’s board of directors unanimously voted to keep the American League franchise in Cleveland. A 10-year stadium lease with the city was signed, with annual cancel options. Manager Gabe Paul dismissed rumors of moves to Seattle Dallas or Oakland after a meeting with 16 of 22 directors. Attendance figures reflected recent struggles though the club remains tied for sixth, with past peaks of over a million annually from 1946 to 1955.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Indians Seattle Dallas Oakland Jbut Gabe ‘Paul Paul Tribe

Kennebunk Routs Wells in Local Cross Country Meet

Kennebunk High Rams defeated Wells High 1936 in a dual cross country race at Webhannet Golf Course. Farwell led a 1 2 3 Kennebunk finish with Bryant and Spencer following, while Wells Place runners trailed, and illness kept Stanley Cole from competing.

Kennebunk Chuck Farwell Kennebunk High Rams Wells High Webhannet Wells Stanley Cole Rams Farwell Bryant Spencer McPherres Gregoire Dufort

Congressional access to top secrets under review

The article discusses how Congress handles security clearances for staff and members. It contrasts congressional practice with executive rules, noting some committees demand FBI checks while others skip basic vetting. It explains the Atomic Energy Commission must decide if access aligns with national security, treating individuals rather than officials in the process.

Jenkins Capitol Hill Executive Branch Congress FBI Atomic Energy Commission AEC

Khrushchev Faces Committee Scrutiny Over Cult of Personality

Under Mikhail Suslov, the Soviet leadership moved to discipline Khrushchev. The full committee, meeting in a Kremlin-adjacent office, ousted opponents like Malenkov and Molotov and accused Khrushchev of a cult of personality and a lack of dignity. Pravda outlined failures in agriculture.

Mikhail Suslov Stalin Khrushchev G. M. Malenkov V .M. Molotov Kremlin Suslov

Untitled sequence of players listed with initials and schools

A fragment lists players with jersey numbers and affiliations including Jackson Dixon Starbird Gregoire and Brown all marked with K or W designations, suggesting a roster or lineup detail from a sports page.

Jackson Dixon Starbird A. Gregoire D. Brown

St Francis Knights Roll to 7 1 Victory Over Durfee

St Francis College bombed Durfee College of Fall River 7 1 in a Colonial Intercollegiate League soccer match at Biddeford. Frank Romeo, Jerry Pellegrini each scored twice, with Tom Tunny Merrill Seney and John DeChristofore adding one apiece as the Knights improve to 4 1 2 and eye a Northern Division title chase. Mike Cabral scored for Durfee on a penalty in the third period. The Knights bench cleared late as Durfee was short handed.

Sanford Lauzon St. Louis Babe Loranger Eagles Charlie Choo Choo Caramichalis Gobeil Auger Nicol Teddy Gardner Portland Sea Hawks Hugh Rohrschneider Hawks St. Francis College Bradford Durfee College Fall River Mass Biddeford Red Knights St. Francis Mike Cabral Durfee Knights Massachusetts Maritime Nassan Frank Romeo Jerry Pellegrini Tom Tunny Merrill Seney John DeChristofore

Canadian jockey Ron Turcotte to ride at Delaware Park

Canadian jockey Ron Turcotte, aged 23, will ride during the Delaware Park meeting this summer, adding international talent to the year’s racing program and boosting spectator interest at the Maryland track.

Ron Turcotte Delaware Park

Weekend High School Games and Stock Car Racing Schedule

Saturday slate features Lewiston at Biddeford Sanford at St Louis South Portland at Thornton Academy Kennebunk at Morse Oxford Hills at Old Orchard Beach Wells at North Berwick. Sunday Beech Ridge Speedway hosts stock car racing at 2 p m.

Lewiston High Biddeford

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