Yogi Berra Wins It With 10th Inning Yankee HR
Yogi Berra delivers a 10th inning homer at Tiger Stadium off Bob Humphreys to lift the New York Yankees to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Ralph Houk manages the Yankees while Berra pinch drives and later doubles as a replacement. the win keeps New York four games ahead in the American League pennant race. Max Alvis belts his first MLB hit for Cleveland in a 3-0 win over Washington as Jim Perry shines. Eli Grba and Don Lee combine to shut out Minnesota.
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Associated Press
Ralph Houk
Yogi Berra
Yogi
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Yanks
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Elston Howard
Tiger Stadium
Bob Humphreys
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Minnesota
Twins
Cleveland
Wash
Ington
Jim Perry
Eli Grba
Don Lee
Angels
Dean Chance
Grba
Lee
Jim Kaat
Jerry Arrigo
Ray Moore
Indians
Senators
Perry
Max Alvis
Claude Osteen
Mr GGG picks begin 1962 football season with bold upsets
The article outlines Mr GGG first list of 1962 football picks starting Friday night with Biddeford over Westbrook and Bangor over Stephens. It notes standout Saturday games including Thornton over South Portland Cony over Lewiston and Edward Little over Sanford, plus three upsets Livermore Falls over Mexico Traip over St Ignatius and Dexter over Orono. It also mentions Maine high school Hall Dale merging Hallowell and Farmingdale and recalls Bill Carrigan’s Red Sox era with historical quotes and a postscript about past seasons.
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Biddeford
Westbrook
Tigers
Bangor
Stephens
St. Louis
Cheverus
John Bapst
Stearns
Jay
Farmington
Thornton
South Portland
Cony
Lewiston
Edward Little
Sanford
Brunswick
Oxford Hills
Morse
Crosby
Gardiner
Madison
Lawrence
Winslow
Waterville
Old Town
Skowhegan
Rockland
Mr. Ggg
Hampden
Greenville
Monmouth
Leavitt Institute
Sanford Wins 16th In Row With Shutout
San Francisco pitcher Jack Sanford earned his 16th consecutive win in a 2-0 shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The performance boosted his season record to 22-6 as the Giants press toward the pennant. Sanford shrugged off records, saying he only cares about winning and not breaking marks.
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San Francisco
Jack Sanford
Pittsburgh Pirates
Giants
Dick Groat
Groat
Sanford
Bob Skinner
First Left Handed Maine Golf Tourney Planned at Norway Club
Maine hosts its first left handed golf tournament at Norway Country Club this Sunday with about 75 entrants led by Warren Champlin New England champion last year. Biddeford-Saco pro Harvey Lamontagne Jr and partners posted 71 66 for second low net in Augusta Maine’s pre ladies tourney at Augusta Country Club. Additional local notes include Brian Flynn returning to Maine as Rumford Stephens coach and two Thornton Academy alumni contending for Maine Central Institute football posts.
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Maine
Augusta Country Club
Biddeford-Saco
Harvey Lamontagne, Jr
James Prendergast
Harry Wooster
Philip McCallum
Norway Country Club
Warren Champlin
Waterville
New England
Brian Flynn
Lewiston Athletic
Thornton Academy
Bobby
Brian
Bellows Falls
Saco
Mike Puiin
Stephens High
Rumford
Bates College
Rock Dand
Thornton
Maine Central Institute
Curtis Tripp
John Murray
Dodgers Face 10 Game Road Trip Amid Pennant Chase
The Dodgers embark on a 10 game road journey without 24 win leader Don Drysdale who is sidelined for rib injury treatment. Giants trail by half a game as Drysdale’s status is watched and X rays sought. Dodgers open with Houston, then Cubs, Milwaukee and St. Louis before returning Sept. 25.
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LOS Angeles
Los Angeles Dodgers
Don Drysdale
San Francisco Giants
Drysdale
Robert Woods
Big Don
Buzzie Bavasi
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Ken Hubbs
Chicago
Houston
Pete Richert
Colts
Ken Johnson
Cubs
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Dodger Stadium
TWUA Ladies Lanes Loops To Open Next Week
The TWUA Girls bowling leagues start next week at 20th Century Lanes with two sessions on September 17 and 18. The Victor Canzano loop begins at 6 30 PM with five person teams competing as Goofers defend their third straight title amid strengthened lineups. The William Pollock league also debuts Wednesday with eight teams, defending Bowlerettes facing stiff competition as the season opens.
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TWUA
Afl-Cio
William Pollock
Nine candidates battle for Maine tackle spot on grid
ORONO Maine expands its tackle pool to nine with transfer Jack Brown from Brownville Junction. Co-Captain John Roberts and Dan Severson bring experience from last year, while sophomores like Ernie Smith and others push for starting roles as Maine conducts two-a-day practices ahead of a September 22 opener at Massachusetts and a Saturday scrimmage with Dartmouth.
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Dan Severson
Cambridge
N.Y
Massachusetts
Roberts
Severson
Charlie Harlow
Rumford
Ralph Johnson
Greenville
Ernie Smith
Laconia
N.H
Dave Sterling
Augusta
Pat Reidman
Portland
Jim Rudbeck
Nutley
Smith
Westerman
Maine
Dartmouth
Giants Ride Lucky Bounces to Seven-Game Win Streak
In Cincinnati, the Giants seek a two-game series opener as Billy Pierce faces Joey Jay. Jack Sanford notched his 22nd win, stretching his streak to 16 straight victories after a 2-0 win over the Pirates. Fortunate double plays helped erase potential threats, including Jim Davenport and Smoky Burgess turning critical balls into twin killings.
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Cincinnati
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles
Giants
Billy Pierce
Joey Jay
Reds
Jack Sanford
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jim Davenport
Bob Skinner
Smoky Burgess
Sanford
Chuck Hiller
Roberto Clemena
Dick Groat
Burgess
Cusack Libby Chase Maine Modified Crown At Scarborough
Scarborough’s Beech Ridge Speedway hosts a pivotal Maine State Stock Car race with Ralph Cusack leading the modified sportsman points after 12 wins. Phil Libby, returning from retirement, has won 2 of 4 features as Dick Garrett and Ken Bonheimer push speed, while Hug Meserve misses action after a teardown barred his No 1 camshaft.
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Scarborough
Beech Ridge Speedway
Ralph Cusack
Phil Libby
Cusack
Libby
Dick Garrett
Ken Bonheimer
George Welch
Dick Wolstenhulme
Ray Worster
Bombers
Hug Meserve
Outlaw
Boxer match results in New Bedford and Newfoundland
Rome Italy fighter Franco de Piccoli, 214, knocked out Phonse La Saga, 202 percent Newfoundland. In New Bedford Manny Burgo, 151, defeated Johnny Torres, 152, Patterson New Jersey, 10.
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Italy
Phonse la Saga
Newfoundland
New Bedford
Mass
Manny Burgo
Johnny Torres
Paterson
N.J
Ladies Union Leagues Spotlight Midseason Dance Highlights
Outstanding prizes and the mid season dance stand out in the ladies Union leagues as key features. The event showcases competitive play and social activities, drawing participants and spectators to enjoy both sport and celebration.
Wills and Sanford Push Dodgers Giants In Tight NL Race
Wills stole his 16th base in 25 games and scored a run as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 3-1 behind a three-hitter from Williams and Perranoski. Sanford won his 22nd, tying the pace as the Giants beat the Pirates 2-0, edging closer to Ty Cobb’s 1915 stolen base record and pursuing Rube Marquard’s 19 straight wins. Cincinnati beat St Louis 6-2 led by Purkey’s three-hitter.
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Maury Wills
Los Angeles
Jack Sanford
San Francisco
Dodgers
Giants
Wills
Fleet Dodger
Stan Williams
Ron Perranoski
Chicago Cubs
Sanford
Pittsburgh
Ty Cobb
Ord
Detroit
Cubs
Cobb
Mark Sanford
Rube Marquard
New York Giants
Marquard
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Bob Purkey
Reds
Battle Brews Over 1963 Racing Dates in Rochester Area
Maine owners lead the over 300 harness racing applicants for the 1962 Rochester Fair meet in Rochester New Hampshire with racing set to begin September 15 for a nine session schedule. Two $1,000 Invitational paces headline a $28,000 purse with Norman E. Robinson named race secretary. In a separate dispute Suffolk Downs chief Judge John C. Pappas says New England tracks will not meet to set 1963 dates amid clashes with Lincoln Downs and Rockingham Park over disagreements and noncompliant scheduling.
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New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Pine Tree State
Biddeford-Saco
Jovis and Perle Gerry String
Old Orchard Beach
Arnold Miles
Biddeford
Delaware
George Reed
Gor
Norman E. Robinson
South Portland
Boston
John C. Pappas
Suffolk Downs
B. A. Dario
Lincoln Downs
Dario
Pappas
Lou Smith
Rockingham Park
Salem
N.H
Rockingham
Suffolk
Rock
Smith
Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Assa
Colts Lose Big Kicks As Ace Players Dropped
The Baltimore Colts released Steve Myhra and placed Lenny Moore on injured reserve after rosters trimmed to 36. Myhra’s kicking legacy is noted, while Moore and Joe Perry join injured reserves. Weeb Ewbank must adjust plans as veteran cuts ripple through the offense.
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Steve Myhra
Myhra
Baltimore
Colts
NFL
Lenny Moore
Moore
Joe Perry
Perry
Weeb Ewbank
Ewhbank
Dick Bielski
Wendell Harris
Louisiana State
Detroit Lions
Johnny
O) Olszewski
Glenn Davis
Willie McClung
Olszewski
John Tracey
Philadelphia
Don Lawrence
Washington
Merrill Douglas
Cleveland
Nate Borden
Dallas
Urban Henry
Los Angeles
British Boxer In Line For Title Shot After Upset
British welterweight champion Brian Curvis moved into position for a world title bid against Emile Griffith after defeating Ralph Dupas by sixth round disqualification at Wembley. Promoter Jack Solomons signaled readiness to stage a title fight following Curvis’s controlled, early knockdown and steady flurries as Dupas fought through the rounds.
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Brian Curvis
Emile Griffith
America
Ralph Dupas
Jack Solomons
Curvis
Dupas
New Orleans
Wembley Indoor Stadium
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