Cardinals Climb as Dodgers Slump in NL Race
The Dodgers' NL lead shrinks as Cepeda belts a seventh inning three run homer powering the Giants to a 5-4 win. Meanwhile the Cardinals win 3-2 over Pittsburgh for their 11th victory in 12 games narrowing the gap to LA. Spahn earns his 20th win. Mets beat Cincinnati 3-2 and Houston edges Chicago 2-1.
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Milwaukee Marvel
Christy Mathewson
Philadelphia
New York Mets
Joe Christopher
Cincinnati
Houston
Chicago
Jack Sanford
Giants
Bob Miller
Ron Perranoski
Patriots Open Season With 38-14 Victory Over Jets
Boston Patriots defeat New York Jets 38 to 14 in the AFL opener. Five Jets interceptions fueled three Boston touchdowns and a decisive third quarter field goal. Key plays featured Nick Buoniconti’s interception return and Babe Parilli’s connects with Art Graham and Tony Romeo. Rookie Don McKinnon left for hospital with possible shoulder injury.
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Boston Patriots
New York Jets
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New York
Nick Buoniconti
Dick Wood
Gino
Belletti
Tommy Stephens
Wood
Babe Parilli
Parilli
Art Graham
Billy Lott
Mike Holovak
Ron Hall
Ross O'Hanley
Stephens
Felt
Tony Romeo
Cappelletti
Larry Garron
Graham
Jimmy Colclough
Holovak
Colclough
Don McKinnon
Dartmouth
Major League Stars: Cepeda Giants rally past Dodgers
Orlando Cepeda and Willie Mays hit a three run homer in the seventh inning as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5 to 4. The win trimmed the Dodgers NL lead to three games over St Louis in second place.
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Dodgers
Associated Press
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Nicklaus Tops World Series of Golf for 50000 Prize
Jack Nicklaus captured the top prize of 50000 in the World Series of Golf at Akron Ohio, defeating Arnold Palmer to clinch first place. Palmer finished third as Julius Boros and Bob Charles chased with solid rounds, while Nicklaus recovered from a rough stretch to seal victory amid postround comments.
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Akron
Ohio
Arnold Palmer
Columbus
Nicklaus
Palmer
Muchas
Jack
Julius Boros
New Zealand
Bob Charles
Charles
California
Philadel Ionia
Secretary Named At Rochester Fair
ROCHESTER NH A veteran Maine harness racing official Norman E Robinson of South Portland will handle the Race Secretary duties for the Rochester Fair harness racing meet. He has served in similar roles at Gorham and Lewiston and this marks his second stint at Rochester. The meet runs September 14 to 21 with nine trotting and pacing sessions plus two afternoon programs on September 14 and September 21.
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N.H
Maine
Norman E. Robinson
South Portland
Robinson
Gorham
Lewiston
New Hampshire
York Heel Beaten In Softball Championship Decider
PRESQUE ISLE Maine The Presque Isle Rockets won the Maine Softball Championship by defeating the Bangor entry Grant's Dairy 6-4 York Heel of Biddeford was eliminated after two straight losses on Saturday Presque Isle earlier beat Biddeford 13-2 and the Dow NCO 3-1 Rain Saturday morning canceled games forcing six afternoon contests and two night games the first in state series history.
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Grant's Dairy
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Country Club Golf Tourney Winners Named
Francis Agnew and Norman Du Bois won the men s two ball best ball tourney at Biddeford Saco Country Club with a net 29. Ed Boucher and Ed Miniutti took second at 30. Two teams tied for third at 31 as 14 teams entered. Club pro Harvey Lamontagne Jr said mixed two ball event will be next Sunday with 10 a m tee off and pairings drawn. President s Cup pairings posted in pro shop.
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Norman Dubois
Biddeford-Saco Country Club
Ed Boucher
Ed Miniutti
Steve Polackwich
Bob Utman
Newman Bagley
Oscar Parady
Harvey Lamontagne Jr
Lamontagne
K Of C Bowling League Opens Season at Century Lanes
The Knights of Columbus bowling league starts its third season this Wednesday at 8 30 PM at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford. Eight teams averaging 485 to 489 promise a tight race with Browns and Bears favored to defend titles.
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Redskins
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Lions
Colts
Giants
Eagles
Dick Bolduc
Roland Petit
Yankees Clinch Pennant On Ruth Era Pitching Power
The Yankees bought Babe Ruth from Boston and built a dynasty, now four straight pennants. Al Downing starved Detroit 5-3 for his 12th win as White Sox surge into second behind a doubleheader sweep. Sox rally from 4-0 deficit, aided by Charley Maxwell’s clutch plays, while Boston and Cleveland win.
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Boston Red Sox
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Babe Ruth
al Downing
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Minnesota
Twins
White Sox
Peterson Wins Feature Race At Beech Ridge Speedway
Scarborough driver Pete Peterson dominates Beech Ridge Saturday night taking the feature, with brother Donnie Peterson and Ralph Cusack in the top finishers as a crowd-pleasing stock car finale unfolds. The event includes heats and semifinals, while unrelated Pro football notes wrap the paper.
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Stinson
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Windham
Ironman
da) Reynolds
Groveville
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Stack
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Kezar Falls
Lawrence
Mass
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Bob Greeley
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iPepperell
George Welch
Ogunquit
Bob Libby
Donnie Peter 'Son
Roger Shaw
Homer Drew
Raymond
Dick Garrett
Cave French
Bill McGill
Paul Tardiff
Biddeford
Cal Reynolds
Leavitt
Bob Babb
Windsham
Russ Nutting
Limerick
Vachon
Girls Bowling Leagues Open Next Week at 20th Century Lanes
The TWUA AFL-CIO Girl's Vic tor Canzano and William Pollock leagues begin their sixteenth season on Monday September 16 and Wednesday September 18 at 6 30 PM at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Eight five teams per league, full rosters, and top local bowlers return with awards, mid season dance, banquet, and handicap rolloffs planned. Captains should contact Nick Gillis for roster updates or last year’s league offices with rules and team strength.
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William Pollock
Pitter Potters
Nick Gillis
Lancs
Biddeford
Rita Doran
Rolando Roy
Phyllis Tanguay
Priscilla Guertin
Grid Coaches Plan Meeting
All area junior high football coaches will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Biddeford Junior High teachers room. The upcoming season's schedule will be drawn up.
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Biddeford
Fights Last Night in Milan and San Francisco Upset
Milan saw Sandro Maz zinghi, 153, defeat Ralph Dupas, 152, with a knockout in a notable bout. In San Francisco, Wayne Thornton from Fresno, California, 17644, was listed in action, indicating another card event linking New Orleans, San Francisco, and Italian boxing.
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Italy
Sandro Mazzinghi
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
San Francisco
Wayne Thornton
Fresno
Calif
Union Bowling League Planned at Union Hall
The TWUA AFL CIO Men’s Bowling League in Biddeford plans its annual preseason meeting at Union Hall Main Street to draft line ups for the coming season chaired by Norm Daignault. Captains from last year urged to attend with rosters or join new teams. latecomers should check Pastime Lanes for details.
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Twua-Afl-Cio
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Outpointed Fighters Across Regions Highlight Boxing Card
A compact report notes Jose Menno from Argentina and Jesse Stein from Guam each losing by knockout in separate bouts. In Manila, Carlos Boy Agarao from the Philippines halted at 1252 pounds shows a decisive win. The card spans Guam to Thailand with notable knockouts and regional matchups.
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Agana
Guam
Ador Plate
Philippines
Jessie Stein
Manila
Veeranid Charermuang
Thailand
Carlos Boy Agarao
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