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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1961

Page

5

Picks Made For Initial College Grid Weekend

Punts or putts touchbacks or tee shots. Harold Claassen highlights early season college grid action at Pebble Beach with matchups like Pittsburgh over Miami and Iowa State over Drake. He notes line strength for several teams including Kaltenbach Vignall for the easterners and Tulsa over Hardin-Simmons as a Missouri Valley preview.

Pebble Beach Calif Pittsburgh Miami Kaltenbach Vignall Iowa State Drake Cyclones West Virginia Richmond Mountaineers Holdinsky Colvard San Jose Brigham Young Virginia Tech William & Mary Tech Tulsa Hardin-Simmons White Escandon Wyoming Montana Wyoming Studnets Florida State George Washington

20th Century Ladies League Opens Season at 20th Century Lanes

The 20th Century Ladies bowling league begins its 1961 62 campaign next Tuesday September 19 at 6 30 P M at 20th Century Lanes. Eight five girl teams compete led by defending champions Alley Cats with Blue Jays Rockette s Chippers Pin Pals Speed Demons and Dominos. The 28 week schedule features cash and trophies and an annual banquet. Team captains should submit lineups to Nick Gillis by week’s end. Bowls should arrive 15 minutes early for rules briefing.

20Th Century Ladies 20Th Century Lanes Alley Cats Blue Jays Rockette’s Chippers Pin Pals Speed Demons Domino's Nick Gillis

Golfers Ready To Turn Efforts Toward Bowling

The Biddeford and Saco Country Club bowling league, a Friday night staple, keeps its starting time. Last season's teams included the Wedges, Divers, Drivers, Spoons, Massies and Putters. Acting chair Will ie Nadeau urges golf club members to join now so the season can begin by September 22, with many veterans already aboard and new members welcome.

Biddeford Saco

Maine Owned Horses Enter Rochester Meet

Maine owned trotters and pacers will be seen at Rochester New Hampshire fair September 16 23. Two stables from Biddeford and Old Orchard compete along with Wells owned entries raced by Phil Jamieson for Frank and Sybil Jamieson of Wells. Rain or shine facilities feature 21 000 in purses 45 window wagering and 10 000 square feet of space. Machine mutuals and new track drainage ensure safe footing in all weather.

Rochester N.H N. H. Fair Perl Jovis Gerry Biddeford Old Orchard Phil Jamieson Frank Sybil Jamieson Wells Rochester Meet England New York Canada Grandstand

Mr GGG's football picks start week with 28 games listed

The column previews Mr GGG's week two predictions across 28 football games. It notes his prior week record of 8 right, 2 wrong and a tie counted as a loss, and lists numerous expected outcomes from St Louis Eagles over Cheverus to York over Bridgton and Lyons across several towns. It also covers local softball tourney planning, honors organizers, and a historical nod to Biddeford Yankees 1934 season.

Ggg Biddeford St. Louis Eagles Cheverus Edward Little Sanford Bangor Stephens Rumford Dover N. H Tigers Lawrence Winslow Thornton South Portland Lewiston Cony Oxford Hills Brunswick Morse Bath Crosby Belfast Madison Gardiner Livermore Falls Mexico Old Town Waterville Skowhegan Rockland Westbrook Old Orchard Beach York Bridgton Farmington Jay Fryeburg Kennebunk Lyndon Gould Bethel Hallowell Winthrop St. Ignatius Traip Lisbon Wilton Dixfield Boothbay Region Bucksport Bar Harbor Dexter Crono Williams Oakland Erskine South China Mattanawcook Lincoln Foxcroft Greenville Hampden

Caseys Romp as Voltigeurs Clinch Fourth Win

Jim McCain pitched a two hit shutout for his fourth win and Springvale KC crushed Rochambeau 15-0 in five innings as darkness ended the game. Arnie Holland homered twice and drove in six, while Bob Dubois socked his 12th homer. Le Voltigeur beat Wasco 14-1 to clinch fourth place as Rochambeau faltered, with Moulton, Krasko and Gauthier starring. The St Louis Eagles soccer team prep for a key fall tilt against Cheverus at Alumni Field, with 40 players competing for regular spots and a strong returning letter-wey group.

Jim McCain Springvale K Rochambeau Club Dick Cartier Arnie Holland Bob Dubois le Voltigeur Wasco Sox Snowshoe Rochambeau Moulton Krasko Gauthier Bob Cote St. Louis Eagles Pryoff Cheverus High Stags Alumni Field Vasour G. Curti Sox Corriveau Saco Eeanerial Twin City Olts Springvale K. C West Manamiar Springvale Rhone Belanger Holland Wore Dubois Cochin Roger Therrien Cote McCain Ray Labrecque Bob Spike Paquette P. Rf Mondor Vachon Eagles Raybine Springvale KC Belanger Larose Ross Cartier McCarn A. Paquette Tardif la We Icccedis Norman Lajeunesse Bernard Grenier J. Torre Michael Morin R. Parell Michael Ri Morin Charles du J. Tuttle S&s Maurice Dumas Arthur Miller Danjeunesse Voltigeur Ab Montpas Norman Labbe Normand Deroch‘Lehoux Donald Lajeunesse Bernard Henri Robert Dodge Chretien Kras Ronald Houde Marcotte Richard Ross Sopho- G. Sheets Ald Fecteau Albert Mas Guay

St Louis Eagles Open Season Against Cheverus Stags

St Louis Eagles prepare for their opener with Cheverus at Alumni field. Both teams feature juniors Donald Masse and 5-7, 140 pound quarterback amid a strong 6 2 1 last season for the Eagles. The parochial rivals meet for the 18th time with St Louis holding a 13 3 1 edge and a 361 193 scoring margin in 17 prior games dating to 1944.

Eagles South Portland Sanford Deering Lewiston Blue Devils Cheverus Sages S. Louis St. Louis

Maris and Mantle in race as ump calls draw ire

Roger Maris leads the home run chase with 56 as he criticizes plate umpire H Spar Tueds after the Yankees edge the White Sox 4 3 in a rain shortened game. Mantle hits a homerless night, while Ruth’s pace looms at 60. Tigers and Senor Lary win. Orioles and Indians not scheduled.

Roger Maris Pabe Ruth Mickey Mantle Maris H Spar New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Mantle Ruth Soar Billy Pierce Frank Baumann Tigers Kansas City Frank Lary Washington Boston Pete Burnside Los Angeles Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Yankees Elston Howard Ralph Terry Yanks Luis Aparicio al Smith Innin Nellie Fox Smith Jim Landis Pierce Oss Lary Jerry Walker Billy Burton Norm Cash Dick McAuliffe Steve Boros Dick Brown Deron Johnson

Reds top Cubs 7 2 to extend NL lead. Demeter homers for Phils

Darrell Johnson drove in three runs with two doubles as Cincinnati beat Chicago 7-2, widening the Reds NL lead over Los Angeles to four games. Don Demeter crushed three homers and a single in Philadelphia 19-10 rout of the Dodgers, while Bob Gibson and Gibbon led Pittsburgh and St Louis to 3-0 and 4-1 wins respectively.

Associated Press Darrell Johnson Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Johnson Philadelphia Don Demeter Demeter Phils Dodgers Joe Gibbon Pittsburgh San Francisco St. Louis Bob Gibson Milwaukee Wally Post Dick Filsworth Post Jim O’toole Erio Chacon Dodger Phil Sandy Koufax Dick Stuart Mike McCormick Giants Charlie James Don Taussig Gibson Cardinals Bob Hendley

Horse Show Scheduled in South Berwick by Silver Heels Club

The Silver Heels Riding club of South Berwick announces a horse show on Sunday September 24 along Agamenticus road. It starts at 10 30 a m and features 31 classes with a trophy and at least four ribbons per class. The top point owner wins a stereo record player, second prize is a radio, entry fee is one dollar per class. Show Chairman Simeon Marcotte with Edward Woods as judge and Jake Brown as rig master. Cecil Babkirk and Charlie H Kenny are managers.

Silver Heels Riding Club South Berwick Agamenticus Simeon Marcotte Edward Woods Jake Brown Cecil Babkirk Charlie H. Kenny

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT Two bouts end in decisions and stoppage

Philadelphia boxer Joey Giardello defeats Jesse Smith in Philadelphia while Italian PA Paiva stops Mario Calandra in Fresno California. Gabe Terronez defeats Timmy Jefferson in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Philadelphia Joey Giardello Jesse Smith Chicago Cme Italy Antonio Paiva Brazil Mario Calandra Fresno Calif Gabe Terronez Timmy Jefferson Los Angeles

Biddeford Saco Golf Team In Knot For Title

The Biddeford-Saco team led by Andy Manero with Steve Polackwich Al Polackwich and Newman Tread for first in the State par amateur championships at Purpoodock Country Club. The gross best ball was 61 nine under par. A three-team playoff will occur at Webhannet Club Kennebunk September 25 to decide Maine pro-amateur champion if tied after 18 holes.

Biddeford-Saco Andy Manero Steve Polackwich al Polackwich Newman Rege Purpoodock Country Club Bob Treadwell Penobscot Valley Ritch Murray Riverside Maine Webhannet Club Kennebunk

Pennant Races At A Glance

American League standings show New York leading with 100 wins and 45 losses, Detroit at 88 to 56. Remaining schedule includes home games against Baltimore andBoston and several twi night and away dates through late September and October, detailing opponents and dates for each club.

Associated Press American League New York Detroit Baltimore Boston Chicago Kansas City Los Angeles Minnesota

Pats Drop Pair as Injured Third Lands on List

Boston Patriots released rookies Ray Ratkowski and Al Romine after their 21-20 loss to the New York Titans in the AFL opener. Defensive tackle Mike Zeno was placed on the injured list with torn shoulder muscles from a pre season game.

Boston Boston Patriots New York Ray Ratkowski Notre Dame Titans al Romine Mike Zeno

Big League Stars Shine In Mixed Baseball Results

Frank Lary of the Tigers beat Kansas City 3-1 with a five hit effort for his 20th win. Don Demeter of the Phillies drove in seven runs with three homers and a single in a 19-10 victory over the Dodgers.

Associated Press Frank Lary Tigers Kansas City Don Demeter Phils Los Angeles Dodgers

Modern Horatio Alger in Buffalo Youth

Henry J. Simon, a Lafayette High School graduate, diverges from peers by studying the markets in the Buffalo Evening News. He used earnings from delivering papers to buy stock in a paper and wood company, doubled his money on a split, then reinvested to buy a motor scooter.

Horatio Alger Buffalo N. Y Henry J. Simon Lafayette Simon Buffalo Evening News

National League schedule notes and win totals

The standings show Cincinnati at 79 wins and 58 losses with a .577 percentage and Milwaukee at 76-63. The schedule lists Cincinnati and Los Angeles games from mid September to early October against teams including Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago and Milwaukee with home and away notes.

Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago

Schedule fragments show early season road trips and home dates

The clipping lists multiple road trips and home games for teams, noting venues in St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco and Milwaukee with dates from mid September to early October. It reads like a compact tour schedule with away and home designations and venue names.

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Harold Claassen Journal “Wants Scarbo Sandra Dee Rt. 1 John Gavin Tomboy & the Tramp M-G-M AnAvon City Theatre Agnes Laurent Paris Va Geana Han 20Th Century Ladies League Sar Biddeford & Saco Country Club Gary Cooper Deborah Kerr EDGE Esther Williams Cliff Robertson Amer Percy Mr. Ggg Lace Memorial Field Thornton Academy Portland Ray Belanger Andy Petit Tony Dallaire Journal Ray Hobbins Quality Beverages Oxford Hills High School Norway South Paris Bonny Eagle Buxton Hollis Standish Limerick Biddeford Yankees Biddeford Red Sox Chrysler AC Goodwins Mills Sanford Eagles Bing Pelletier Leo Durant al Huot Ted Bergeron Freddy Bonneau Bergeron Laliberte Huot Durant Lafferty H. Bonneau Bing Laliberte Souliere Sporting Goods Company Caseys Voltigeurs Robert Cote Donald Chretien Richard Dion Paul Laroche Richard Martel Gene Lacroix Lucmien Bourque Ior Jack Mercier Robert Michaud Charles Belisle R. Grant Berthiaume Langelier M.chretien Stags Donald Masse Ump THE Ed Myers Council Chagnon Don Waterhouse Biddeford-Saco Golf Team Pennant Greens Webhannet Kennebunk Beach Aly
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