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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1961

Page

5

TWUA Bowlers Plan Season Meeting At Union Hall

TWUA AFL-CIO bowling league holds a season planning meeting next Monday night at the Union hall on Main Street Tidde ford. Arthur Rizas, league chairman, urges many bowlers to attend to settle team strength allowances start times and bowling nights.

Union Hall Main Street Tiddeford TWUA Afl-Cio The Warriors Purple Passions Moon Men Angrs Bull Dogs Mickey Mouses Mickey Mice Clippers Raccoons Arthur Rizas

Bangor New Grid Foe For Eagles This Season

The 1961 St. Louis High School varsity football schedule shows nine games with most on Alumni field, opening Sept 15 vs Cheverus and a Sept 22 game at Bangor, featuring the Queen City Rams replacing Stephens High on a Maine Class A rotating slate, including two night games.

St. Louis Edward Lik Ue

Maris Homers Again as Yankees Top Indians 7-3

Roger Maris belted his 55th homer and went 3-for-3 with three RBIs to lead the Yankees past the Indians 7-3. Ralph Terry allowed five hits, no walks, and three strikeouts in a strong pitching performance after retiring the first 13 men.

Roger Maris Yankees RBI Indians Piching Ralph Terry Tribe

Final Leg of Pine Tree Stake On Tap Tonight

The Pine Tree stake final leg at Maine State Fair offers $2,500 purses for harness pacers with Reine Byrd aiming for victory from post four. Precursor starts from post two seeking late charge while J. W. Pick with Ray Watson drives rail starter and Merry Ensign on outside.

Lewiston Maine Precursor el Venado Newell Whiting Theront Ray Watson J. W. Pick Merry Ensign

Horse Race Card From Races and Purses

A detailed listing of trotting and pacing races with purse amounts ranging from 250 to 400 dollars. Includes horse names riders drivers and various class and pace designations across multiple races and stakes. Key entries feature Linda R Richards Penn's Boy D Cote Shadydale Edison and Tax Free among others.

D. Richards Maryland Watts F. Parker Penn's R. Smith Willomb Wing Jr Ishadydsie Betty G. Nelson Isaac Hanover R. Ireland Arch Pal J. Gerry Rang Bound S. Bubier Jay Morris R. McCaleb Hickory Orphan A. A Bob Abbot R. Dohert My Fair Lady L. — ‘Sharon Kay Averill V. Brann B. Smith Adam Tom F. the Pelican C. Smith Thunder N. Murray Bay State Ike A. Langille, Jr Stormy H J. Gerry Mighty Gem G. Carter Sr Pine Tree J. W. Pick R. Watson Precursor E. Pierson Carol Hal F. Roullard L. Dumont Fargo Express A. Sears Princess Diamond R. Watson Toko Ri L. Wing King E. Lee Widelaine Oliver Sudden A. Nason Polly Abbot L. Johnston Nip Abbe Lucy Volo Pretty M. Karkos

Richards Sees Tough Job Stocking New NL Clubs

Paul Richards, new Houston Colts GM, says expanding National League teams face tougher build than the AL. He plans to fast track young players as Houston and the Mets join the NL next year after he signed a three year deal worth about 60,000 dollars annually.

Houston Tex Paul Richards Houston Colts American Washington Los Angeles New York Mets Richards Baltimore Orioles

Maris Near Ruth Record Pace As Yankees Win

Roger Maris hit his 55th homer to move within five of Babe Ruth's 60 in 1927 as New York beat Cleveland 7 3. Mantle remained at 51 while Ralph Houk hailed Maris's chances. the Yankees extended their winning streak to eight with Roy faces and forecasts of breaking the record before Indians leave town.

NEW York Roger Maris Babe Ruth Yankee Cleveland Ruth Yankees Mantle Maris Maris Mantle Ralph Houk Rog Houk Indians Roy Dick Stigman Jimmy Dykes Cousins Bell Perry Grant Latman Antle Willie Kirkland Igman Tony Kubek Kubek Associated Press Bate Ruth New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Jimmy Foxx Hank Greenberg Hack Wilson Foxx Philadelphia A’s Greenberg Detroit Wilson Chicago Cubs Babe Ford Frick Mickey Mantle Mick Yanks Tigers Boston Baltimore Ashington Pi Gh Frank Lary Norm Cash Frank Malzone Red Sox Chuck Schilling Bill Monhouquette

Patriots improved, Saban says but cautious on eve of AFL season

Amherst AP report quotes Lou Saban as cautious yet optimistic that the Boston Patriots will be improved for the AFL season. He cites trades for Vito Parilli and Billy Lott, hopes Babe Parilli can boost the offense, and notes defensive gains with Eisenhauer Dee Jagielski and Hunt. He warns Butch Songin remains aging while the running back corps must prove itself after Crawford’s loss.

Amherst Mass Boston Patriots Lou Saban American Football League Patriots New York Titans Saban Vito Babe Parilli Billy Lott Babe Songin Larry Eisenhauer Bob Dee Harry Jagielski Jimmy Hunt Dee Jagielski Hunt Jimmy Crawford

Roy & Perreault Oilers Clinch Softball Loop Flag

The Roy and Perreault Oilers rallied to avenge a prior loss, beating the Colts 13-5 to clinch the Biddeford Softball League title as Norm Gagne hit a first inning homer and Descoteaux earned his 14th win. Le Voltigeur’s Krasko starred in center while scoring and error-fueled seven-run third.

Roy and Perreault Oilers Biddeford Colts Bmy Artcoteaux Voltigeurs Rasko le Voltigeur Norm Gagne Roy & Perreault Rhone Sullivan Fleurent A. Chenard Descoteaux N. Gagne Tardif Stebbins O'Leary Daigle LaFlemme Voltigeur Ab Rhone Krasho Pelletier Montpas Gauthier Moulton Lehoux Guay Corriveau Marcotte Dallaire Maddox Roy & Perreealt Sullivan Krasko Dalleire Fleurant LaFlamme Montpas Dellaire Marielle Janelle Time Springvale Knights of Columbus Elks Merrill Caseys Dubois Holland Ross Belanger Rochambeau Saco Tanning Memorial Field Roy Wasco Sox Elksfield Saco Springvale

AFL Opens Second Season Tomorrow

The American Football League starts its second season with an exhibition repeat headline game. Dallas faces San Diego in a TV Sunday tilt at Cotton Bowl with San Diego seeking revenge after last week’s 31-10 win. Houston opens the title chase against Oakland while New York meets Boston and Denver visits Buffalo in the other opener. Therrien earned the win in last week’s game with Merrill taking the loss. umpires were Tardif and Chretien.

Associated Press American Football League Dallas Texans San Diego

Wee Irish Faces Strong Field in Shadow Lake Trot at Rockingham

Wee Irish the aging grand trotting gelding renews rivalry in the $6,000 Shadow Lake Trot at Rockingham Park Saturday. George McLear’s liege of a trotters seeks another Rockford record with Miss Bobbe Huntress in the sulky as rivals from Vernon Downs and Chicago arrive. Dill's Boy stands as Cinderella horse while Len O’Meara’s Section Man recovers form after Saratoga win. also eight pacers race in Inaugural Pace including Wise Widower Dot Hope Alpena Conewago and Canadian champ Danceaway led by Marcel Dostie.

Salem N. H Wee Irish Rockingham Park George MclLear Woodbine Canada Bobbe Huntress Vernon Downs Gig Hanover Lucky Rodney Yankee Drums Sportsman's Park Chicago Heathcliffe Batavia Len O'Meara Saratoga Bo Bo Yonkers Dill Earl Beede Brandywine New England Wise Widower Dot Hope Alpena Conewago Danceaway Marcel Dostie Ebony Banner Swift Water Munolo

Maine State Softball tournament assignments announced

Final plans for the Maine State Softball tournament were announced at a Biddeford Softball league meeting. Umpires from Biddeford Saco Portland Lewiston Bangor and other officials set ground rules lineups and protest committees for the Sunday start and first round pairings at multiple fields.

Maine Biddeford Bergeron Rochambeau Club Paul Langelier Joe Tardif Joe Mariello Lucien Martel Alcide Gagne Raymond Loranger Mel Chretien Richard Lajeunesse Saco Forrest Grover Sr Judson Carver Ward Sherwood Portland George Pleau Rudy Laclair Armand Dutil Lewiston Richard Bearer Johnny Traynor Bangor Len Kenny Norman Charrier Rochambaeu Club Tony Dallaiie Ray Belanger Ralph Bon George Bergeron Andy Bergeron Rene Huot Roger Gagne Ronnie Guerin Earl K. McFarland Westbrook Robert Janelle Rochambeau Waterhouse Field Waterville Fairmount Hardware Grover Plate Gagne Basas Lewiston II Old Town Bears Chretien A. Bergeron Saco Memorial Augusta I Cléaners Portland II Sportsman Grill Martel Traynor West Memorial Roy and Perreault Bidderford Portland III Forest Gardens Pleau Lafeunesse Fon Ellsfield Caribou Millinocket Sears-Roebuck Marriello Dutil and Dallaire

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