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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1963

Page

6

Hall and Peters Lead Rookie Hopes In AL Action

Hall hit his 30th and 31st homers for Minnesota in a 7-4 win over Cleveland tying the rookie mark, while Gary Peters earned his 18th win for Chicago with 19 hits and 12 RBIs this year. The Yankees blew a 6-0 lead in a 7-6 loss to Kansas City as Detroit swept Washington and Boston beat Los Angeles.

Associated Press Jimmie Hall Gary Peters Chicago White Sox Hall Minnesota Twins Cleveland Ted Williams Peters Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Kansas City Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Angels Bob Grim Yankees Jim Bouton Athletics Steve Hamilton Hal Reniff Reniff Charley Lau Bobby DelGreco Jerry Lumpe Detroit Claude Osteen Washington Jim Bunning Terry Fox Bunning Fox Senators Bob Baird Red Sox

Biddeford Area Trotters to Race at Rochester Meet

Biddeford area trotters and pacers plan action at Rochester Fair harness meet September 14 21 with entries from Charles Lord Wells Arthur Nason promising top dash winner Interpreter and Perl K Gerry stable Old Orchard Beach shipping daily Joe Gerry drives in Jesse Brown Memorial fields Sea Drift Charie Dudley Arnold Miles and top trotter Sun day competing as post times run 1 20 and 7 30 p m upon opening Saturday afternoon and evening card

Rochester N.H Biddeford Charles Lord Wells Arthur Nason Hinsdale Rochester Oval

Grid Hopeful Finally Gets Job With Jets

Nat Craddock, a rookie from Parsons College, zigzagged through five teams in three leagues across two countries before joining the New York Jets of the AFL. He played for the Giants in NFL preseason, sparked by two touchdowns, then tangled with Ottawa rights and Montreal, finally landing with the Jets after AFL approval.

NEW York Nat Craddock Parsons College Iowa New York Jets Boston Craddock New York Giants Giants Ottawa Montreal Alouettes Mike Holovak Patriots Ron Burton Jets NFL AFL Joe Foss Foss San Diego

Major League Leaders Overview and Local TV Award Note

Major league batting and pitching leaders listed for both leagues with top totals in runs hits doubles and home runs. A Maine local note follows: Gillis secures his second 30 game TV win and earlier TV rolloff crown in 1961.

Nick Gillis Captures Television Rolloff Title

Westbrook held a 30 string television rolloff won by Nick Gillis the former state bowling champion who totaled 3 555 for 30 games leading a field of 64 bowlers Gillis topped multiple ten string segments at Big 20 Lanes Congress Square Lanes and Colonial Bowling Academy Don Saucier and Dick O'Brien placed fifth and seventh securing TV shots along with Floyd Beckwith Herb McBride and others in a tight top tier final standings

Westbrook Nick Gillis Maine T.V. Rolloff Don Saucier Dick O'Brien T.V Gillis Keglers Chris Anton Biddeford Congress Square Portland Herb McBride Nick Cray Colonial Bowling Academy Floyd Beckwith

Giants May Set Major League Mark With Alou Brothers

New York AP reports the San Francisco Giants could set a major league record by starting three Alou brothers in the lineup for tonight’s game against the Mets. Jesus Alou rejoins Matty and Felipe, a feat no team has achieved with three brothers in a single lineup, especially in the outfield.

NEW York San Francisco Giants New York Mets Jesus Alou Matty Felipe Giants Alous Delahanty DiMagio Joe Vince Dom Dizzy Paul Dean Walker Mort Cooper Paul Lloyd Waner

Standings and results from a busy baseball schedule

A dense recap lists team standings for the season including Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago Houston New York Philadelphia and more with win percentages and games back. It notes recent results such as Milwaukee 9 7 Cincinnati 2 4 St Louis 6 Chicago 3 and Detroit 1 10 plus schedule details for today's and Wednesday's games across multiple venues.

Associated Press National League Los Angeles Louis Milwaukee San Francisco O Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Houston New York St. Louis San Francisco Boston Cleveland Kansas City Washington Minnesota Baltimore Detroit

Mothers and Daughters League at 20th Century Lanes Standings

In the 20th Century Lanes season standings Mothers and Daughters League shows teams Blue Jays Moore Ossacauce Mothers and Daughters with high scorers R Strickland P Martel and C Sapror. Gosselin's Tenders Olympia Fruit and other teams compete in the Men's Doubles League with Gosselin's Masons leading totals 1146 and Lee's Studio 261 single.

V. Gosselin's Tenders Olympia Fruit Gosselin's Masons Main Castle Doran’s Pharmacy Twua Afl-Cio Lee's Studio I Henry’s Body Shop Gosselin’s Masons Lee N. Gillis H. Single A. Therrien

Mothers and Daughters League Bowling Standings 20th Century Lanes

League standings reflect scores for week six with teams Mothers and Daughters competing at 20th Century Lanes. High marks include a high triple by R Strickland and Beaulieu, and a notable 298 high series for Mothers led by P Martel. Sparrows and Bluebirds also post strong line scores as Robins and Sengnerey contribute notable totals.

Tietoe Seae Records R. Strickland R. Beaulieu Sengnerey P. Martel Peprrgoe

Tri City Junior High Football League Formed in Biddeford

A new four team junior high league named the Tri City Junior High School Football League is formed after a coaches meeting at Biddeford Junior High. Members include Biddeford Burns Saco St Louis and Old Orchard Beach with schedules announced for varsity and junior varsity games through late October and early November.

Biddeford Tri-City Junnior High School Burns School Saco St. Louis Old Orchard Beach Dave Edgecomb Ben Hall Burns Tony Tsomides Ray Martin Pete Judge Paul Bellavance

Simmons Shuts Cubs as Cardinals Close on Dodgers

Curt Simmons pitched his 30th career shutout to spark the St. Louis Cardinals past the Chicago Cubs 6-0, edging within three games of the Dodgers. Bill White drove in three runs, boosting his RBI total to 100. Milwaukee and New York also won, keeping pressure on the NL leaders.

Associated Press Curt Simmons St.Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cardinals Dodgers St. Louis Simmons Bill White Cubs Bob Gibson Chicago Glen Hobbie Sandy Koufax Pittsburgh Don Cardwell Milwaukee Cincinnati New York Mets Philadelphia Ron Santo Ito Bob Sadowski Braves Eddie Mathews Gordy Coleman Hank Aaron Bob Hendley Ron Hunt Jim Hickman Mets Roger Craig Phillies Craig Don Hoak

Dick Williams Valuable Purchase Helps Red Sox Win

Los Angeles AP report notes Dick Williams delivered a clinching ninth inning single as Boston rallied to a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers. Williams, after a slow start, has belted 15 of his last 32 pinch hits, fueling Boston's late rally and boosting his value in a surprising season turnaround.

Earl Wilson Lu Clinton Dick Williams LOS Angeles Red Sox Williams Boston Baltimore Fenway Park al Luplow Cleveland Sox Frank Malzone Russ Nixon Charley Dees Albie Pearson Ange Felix Mantilla Gary Geiger Geiger Malzone Pearson Albie Carl Yastrzemski Yaz Bill Monbouquette Bo Belinsky

Pro Rookie Dies From Grid Injury

Stone Johnson, 23, a standout amateur athlete who had joined the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL, died after breaking his neck in an exhibition game in Wichita on August 31. Known for blazing speed, Johnson once ran 9.2 seconds in the 100-yard dash and was a track Olympian in 1960. He had skipped Grambling’s final year to pursue pro football.

Wichita Kan Stone Johnson Johnson Grambling Kansas City Chiefs Hank Stram Dallas U. S Rome

Disqualification for Illegal Baton Pass

A relay team was disqualified after an illegal baton pass occurred during the race. Officials reviewed the handoff and penalized the squad, altering final results and standings for the event.

Girls Bowling League Starts Next Tuesday

The 20th Century Ladies Bowling League opens at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford on Tuesday September 17 at 6 30. Eight five-girl teams enter the 1963 64 season with defending champions Wild Cats favored though several clubs Dominos Name-Its Pin Shakers Jets Strikers Goofers and Misfits have strengthened to balance the field. League officials urged bowlers to arrive a bit earlier than 6 30 for last minute details.

Biddeford Wildcats Domino's Name-Its Jets

Simmons fires five-hitter in 6-0 Cardinals win over Cubs

Curt Simmons of the Cardinals pitched five innings of scoreless ball to blank the Chicago Cubs 6-0, earning his 30th career shutout as St. Louis moved within three games of the NL lead held by Los Angeles. Jimmie Hall of the Twins blasted homer No. 30 and 31 in a 7-4 win over Cleveland, tying Ted Williams for the AL rookie record.

Associated Press Curt Simmons Cardinals Chicago Cubs St. Louis Los Angeles Jimmie Hall Twins Cleveland Ted Williams

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