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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1961

Page

5

Windhorn's pinch hit lifts Dodgers to 6-5 win

Gordon Windhorn hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over Philadelphia 6-5 and close within 3 games of the NL leaders, Cincinnati. Ferrarese matched 22 scoreless innings before Windhorn broke through for his first major league homer. Fourth-place San Francisco won in 10 innings as Felipe Alou belted a homer to edge Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Gordon Windhorn Los Angeles Ferrarese Windhorn Omaha San Francisco Milwaukee Pittsburgh Pirates Felipe Alou Braves To & Louis

Gain on Reds Council Chagnon Champs Honored at Banquet

Giants pitcher Jack Sanford worked all nine, fanning the final 15 after a Dick Stuart homer. Ken Boyer and Musial led St Louis batting, as Jackson won fifth in a row. East Biddeford Little Leaguers capped season with a banquet, honoring Chagnon’s team that reached Twin City playoffs before losing to Old Orchard Beach.

Ferrarese Jack Sanford Giants Pirates Dick Stuart Homer Alou Elroy Face Alvin Aoe Larry Jackson Braves Johnny Keane Sally Hemus Cardinal Burdette Ken ‘Oe Musia Carl Sawatski Biddeford Eagles Birch Street Old Orchard Beach Omy Hd Oo Ford Oa McKenney Mike Nanos Nanos Coleman O'Toole St Mary Church Lucien Martel Bob Johnson Jerry Boucher Jeff Remillard Bill Cos _ Ellis Herve Teusi- Beane Budami Paul Roy Aus

TWUA Ladies Lanes Leagues Ready To Roll

The THUA AFL CIO Girl season opens at 20th Century Lanes next Monday with Twin Cities league competition and top bowlers list. Rosters near completion. openings remain for Twin City area girls to join via Nick Gillis or last year’s officers. Prizes include trophies cash awards and season closing banquet and dance.

Wiliam Pollock Victor Canzano Arues

Cardinals Top Brewers 4-1 Behind Jackson Six-Hitter

Pitcher Larry Jackson secured his fifth straight win and tenth in eleven decisions since July as St. Louis beat Milwaukee 4-1. Gordon Windhorn delivered a pinch hit homer for the Dodgers, aiding a 6-5 win over Philadelphia and closing the gap on first-place Cincinnati.

Associated Press Larry Jackson Cardinals Milwaukee Johnny Keane St. Louis Gordon Windhorn Dodgers Philadelphia Cincinnati

Union Men's Pin Loop Opens Monday at Pastime Lanes

The TWUA AFL CIO Men join in forming a bowling league with rosters from Pioneers Jokers Bull Dogs Warriors Bombers and Rangers already filed. New teams Purple Passions Moon Men expected. Entry requires registration with chairman Arthur Rizas at the Pastime lanes by next Monday evening.

Twua-Afl-Cio Pioneers Bull Dogs Warriors Bombers Rangers Purple Passions Moon Arthur Rizas

Biddeford Minor League Final Averages

Final batting and pitching leaders from Biddeford Minor League based on 36 or more at bats. Notable figures include Donald Cyr and Lemire tied for hits with 24, Raymond Yoho and Raymond Belanger high in extra categories, Paul Gregoire and Mare Larochelle leading in strikeouts, and Ralph Maurice posting the most walks.

Abbh Ave. Lambert Fecteau Cyr Lemire Belanger Maurice Hebert Yoho Poulin Thibodeau Marcotte Gregoire Larochelle Tanguay Dery Huot Emond Donald Cyr Roland Loranger Norman Lambert Raymond Yoho Raymond J. Pierre Emond Raymond Belanger John Valliere Michael Pinette Mare Larochelle Paul Gregoire MPO Iccdccess Raymond Belanger Ralph Maurice Ronald Huot

Maine Men In Race Picture At Rochester

Rochester fair harness meet draws Maine presence with residents appointed to official roles. Maine horsemen like George Proctor and Frank Whitman slated for key positions. purse starts at $900 with invitational pacing at $1,000, and Maine racers such as Buddy Reed and Roy Garney expected to compete.

Rochester N. H Pine Tree Rochester Fair Maine George Proctor Cornish Hinsdale Granite State Frank Whitman Portland Richard Michaelson Auburn Gerald Coffin George “Buddy” Reed Gorham Roy Garney Javis Gerry Old Orchard Beach Phil Jamieson Wells

Baseball scores and schedule from Monday and upcoming games

Major league and national league results show Boston Washington Minnesota Los Angeles and Kansas City winning or playing. Monday results include San Sconarens over Pittsburgh in 10 innings and Milwaukee over Los Angeles 6 5. Upcoming games list Boston at Washington Kansas City at Detroit New York at Chicago and Los Angeles at Minnesota with several key NL matchups.

Pet. G.B Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia San Sconarens St. Tote

Maris Needs Four Home Runs In Nine Game Push

Roger Maris pursue Babe Ruth pace with four homers needed to break the AL mark as the Yankees face Chicago and Detroit in a grueling set. Mantle sits two behind, while Ralph Houk’s club aims to wrap up the pennant with a mix of wins and losses. Boston to Washington and Minnesota to Los Angeles results noted.

Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Babe Ruth M&m Homer Hammerers Chicago Bino Ford Eric Maris Ruth Mantle Detroit Saeuion Yankees Detroit Tigers Ralph Houk Maris White Sox Mantie Billy Pierce Ralph Terry New Mantle Yankee Stadium Youtees Tigers Boston Washington Minnesota Los Angeles

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Major League Leaders list top stat results for American and National leagues including batting leaders with names such as Howard Mantle Maris and Cepeda, and pitching leaders like Ford Koufax Padres and Brosnan. The data covers at bats runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and strikeouts with team associations noted.

Associated Press Howard New York Cash Detroit Mantle Maris Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Kaline Kubec Wood

Dodgers Rookie Winds Up Night With Walkoff Home Run

Dodgers rookie Gordon Windhorn delivered his first major league homer in the 11th inning, beating the Phillies 6 5 at the Coliseum. Windhorn vowed to hit one out before the dugout, and manager Walt Alston praised his clutch blast as Dodgers narrow Cincinnati lead with 18 games left.

LOS Angeles Dodgers Gordon Windhorn Philadelphia Don Ferrarese Cincinnati Ferrarese Windhorn Dodger Daryl Spencer Alston Reds Gers

Maine Colleges Hit By Player Injuries And Bowling Event

Maine suffers loss of key guard for season as Maine Holy Cross Boston University and Norwich report injuries. Sophomore John Barrett shows promise for BC while Boston College awaits a breakaway threat. Distaff bowling league holds handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with 40 entrants and multiple cash prizes, banquet set for September 30 at Wonder 4 Steakhouse.

Gil Harper An Jacques N. Lessard L. Ledoux S. Myers C. A G Oi Lepage m R. Boucher Maine Holy Cross Boston University Norwich Boston College John Barrett Barrett Eagies Bill Clark Norwichs Russell Laubenheimer Burton Marsh

Ladies Vote To Serve Supper For Field Day

The York County Fish and Game auxiliary votes to serve a supper for the men's field day on October 1 at Stickney lodge Goodwins Mills. Natalie Kerns is chairman. Plans for a public masquerade on October 29 at the lodge are discussed with Claire Gagne as chairman. The next meeting is October 9 with Barbara Gilbert as hostess. Seaweed is used in various products including fertilizer iodine soap ice cream toothpaste and candy.

York

IV is still a man's world by Cynthia Lowry

Hollywood AP TV-Radio writer notes TV remains male dominated with few steady jobs for actresses. Marilyn Maxwell lands a regular role in Bus Stop on ABC while NBC and ABC plan six new specials and shows like Wagon Train and The Tall Man resume new episodes. Fall arrives in TV land.

Cynthia Lowry Hollywood Ries Marilyn Maxwell NBC Bette Davis Ann Blyth ABC Donna Reed Showtime Don Ameche Tv-Land

Pennant races at a glance big finish in American League

American League pennant race standings show New York leading with 94 wins and 18 losses. Detroit trails at 87 wins and 56 losses with multiple remaining games against Baltimore Boston Chicago and Kansas City across September 12 to October 1. The schedule lists numerous twi-night and home away games, including key series in New York, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Milwaukee and St. Louis, with final dates from Sept 12 to Oct 1.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B T.P New York Detroit Baltimore Boston Chicago Twinight Kansas City York Los Angeles Minnesota Magnes Pittsburgh Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsbur Philphia San Francisco Cincinnati W. L. Pet.g.b. T.P

Schedule fragment hints at early season tour with dates

A fragmentary listing shows teams and venues including Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh and San Francisco with September dates. The incomplete data suggests an early season tour schedule with home and away notes, but many details are unreadable.

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