Springvale K.C. Beats Oilers In Softball Finale
Springvale K. C. defeated Roy and Perreault Oilers 9 to 7 in the Biddeford Softball League finale. Arnie Holland hit two of four Springvale homers, including his 19th of the season, while teammates Descoteaux Dubois Therrien also homered. Holland earned the win with eight strikeouts and seven walks as Oilers, chasing the state title, dropped only their second loss of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnie Holland
Springvale K
Roy
Perreault
Caseys
Holland
Bob Dubois
Oilers
Auger
Bob Therrien
Desco
Springvale
K. C
Descoteaux
A. Chenard
Labonte
Dubois
Therrien
Ross Larose
J. Chenard
Sullivan
Langelier
Tardif
Time To Trade Deals On Classic Cars
Winston car sale features a Windsor 2 door hardtop with radio and heater, a 4 door sedan with V-8 engine and push button transmission, a 4 door Suburban with heater and automatic transmission, and a 4 door sedan with standard shift and various options.
Baseball Standings and Schedule From North American League
The Associated Press summary shows American League standings led by New York with 100 wins, Baltimore 89, Chicago 80, Cleveland 72, Boston 71, Los Angeles 64, Minnesota 63, Kansas City 54. Thursday results included Los Angeles 5 1 over Detroit 1 3, Chicago 8 4 over New York 3 3, Kansas City 5 over Detroit 2. Upcoming games: New York at Detroit, Kansas City at Washington, Minnesota at Cleveland,Los Angeles at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
American League
Ww. L. Pet. G.B
New York
Petree
Ccoes
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Kansas City
Washington
Detroit
Clevela
National League standings and Thursday results
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 8-56, Milwaukee and San Francisco around .540, St Louis 74 67, Pittsburgh 68 71, Chicago 59 82, Philadelphia 43 99. Thursday results include Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 3 in 10 innings, St Louis 8 Chicago 6 (second game 11 innings), Los Angeles 7 Pittsburgh 6.
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W. L. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Mt. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pennant Races At A Glance
New York leads with 100 wins and a .680 mark, followed by Detroit at 89–57 and .610. Remaining games list home and away schedules against Baltimore Boston Los Angeles and others through late September and October including twi nights and doubleheaders.
Cincinnati and Los Angeles schedule with September games
The schedule lists Cincinnati and Los Angeles games in September and late September through October. It shows home and away dates against Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and other opponents with N indicating neutral venues. It documents dates from September 15 to October 1.
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Los Angeles
Tannawaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chcago
Mantle Nearing End of Ruth Record Chase
Detroit AP Mantle signals resignation from pacing Babe Ruth after Chicago sweep. He says he may give up as he trails 60 homer pace in the season, while Maris remains hopeful with 56 and eyes Detroit. The Yankee duo, opening a four game set with the Tigers, was stymied in Chicago as Mantle failed to hit in two games and Maris collected three singles.
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Detroit
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
New York Yankee
Babe Ruth
Chicago White Sox
Tigers
Mantle
Chicago
Maris
Mickey
Major League Leaders Baseball Statistics Snapshot
A compact snapshot lists top leaders by at bats and key categories. Notable figures include Howard and Cash leading in at bats, Mantle and Maris atop runs and RBIs, Robinson Kaline and Cash tied for hits, Kaline strong in doubles, Wood and Lumpe in triples, Maris and Mantle in home runs, Aparicio and Howser in steals, Ford dominating decisions and Pascual key in strikeouts.
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Associated Press
Howard
New York
Cash
Detroit
Mantle
Maris
Colavito
B. Robinson
Baltimore
Kaline
Richardson
Kubek
Wood
Lumpe
Kansas City
Aparicio
Chicago
Howser
Ford
Terry
Pascual
Minnesota
Baseball Leaders From 1960s Era Based on At Bats and Wins
Clemente of Pittsburgh led batting with 359 at bats while Pinson of Cincinnati had 344. Mays of San Francisco scored 117 runs as Cepeda drove in 127. Cepeda also led home runs with 40, while Mays hit 38. Wills of Los Angeles stole 32 bases, Pinson added 22. Pitching notes show Padres with 18-5 and Miller of San Francisco 11-4. Koufax struck out 233, Williams 184.
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Clemente
Pittsburgh
Pinson
Cincinnati
Mays
San Francisco
Robinson
Rus
Cepeda
Boyer
St. Louis
Aaron
Milwaukee
Altman
Chicago
Wills
Los Angeles
Padres
Miller
Koufax
Williams
Fifth successful catch preserves Discoverer 30 capsule
A Discoverer 30 space capsule recovered near Hawaii after a parachute drop, marking the fifth aerial grab by a C130 in the Discoverer series. The gold coated capsule contained human cells for space radiation tests, spotted by co pilot Raymond Apaka and recovered 14 minutes later led by Capt Warren Schensted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Air Force
Honolulu
Warren C. Schensted
Glenwood
Minn
Raymond A. Apaka
Lihue
Kauai Island
Military officials weigh swift action amid Berlin air corridor threats
Staff report that President Kennedy discussed the issue with officials, with no action indicated. Gen Lucius Clay may be given authority to approve rapid measures to deter Soviet harassment. Two incidents Thursday involved U S airliners as worries grow over fighter plane interference. Jet fighters could patrol the West German entry points to the air routes to defend civilian flights.
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Kennedy
U. S
College Grid Season Opens With Subdued Flair
The 1961 college football season launches Saturday with restrained fare as Pitt and Miami headline the opening slate in the Orange Bowl at 3:15 p.m. EST on ABC. Southern Conference action includes West Virginia vs Richmond and William & Mary vs Virginia Tech, plus Marshall facing Virginia Military.
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Pitt
Panthers
Miami
Abc-Tv
Drake
Witchita
Toledo
Cincinnati
Dayton
Tulsa
Hardin-Simmons
Utah State
Texas Western
Wyoming
Montana
Billings
Mont
Colorado State
Utah
Past Matrons Of Adah OBS Plan Play At Summer Home
Past Matrons association of Adah chapter OFS arranged a play titled Planning the Husband's Banquet at the summer home of Mrs. Elizabeth Calderwood Biddeford Pool. Roles were assigned to Edna Stackpole Helen Le Galilee Gladys Goodwin Frances Smith Lois Burnham and Elizabeth Tate. Plans included a white elephant sale to raise funds. Miss Jessie Anderson won the mystery prize. The meeting opened after a summer recess with President Calderwood presiding. hostesses were Alice Snow and Miss Anderson. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for October 12 at Mrs. Romayne Helms Portland with Goodwin and Ruth Bailey assisting. Members present included LeGallee Stackpole Davis Beety Smith Dexheimer Goodwin Bertha Goodwin Lanchor Snow Tate Helen Parks Anderson Calderwood.
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Matrons Association of
Calderwood
Alice Snow
Miss Anderson
Romayne Helms
Portland
Goodwin
Ruth Bailey
LeGallee
Stackpole
Gertrude Davis
Hazel Beety
Smith
Marian Dexheimer
Bertha Goodwin
Agnes Lachance
Snow
Tate
Helen Parks
Anderson
Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Rummage Sale Set for September 30
At the Camp Ellis fire station meeting the auxiliary announced a rummage sale for September 30 at the GAR hall in Saco. Doors open at 10 am and items include old clothes toys and books. An invitation to the wedding and reception of Carol Ann Pendleton on September 23 was received with lunch and a social hour. Attendees included Ruth Stackpole Marjorie Pendleton Laurette McLevy Judith Gagne Lillian Gagnon and President Stackpole.
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Camp Ellis
GAR _ hall
Saco
Carol Ann Pendleton
Ruth Stackpole
Marjorie Pendleton
Laurette McLevy
Judith Gagne
Lillian Gagnon
Pres. Stackpole
Janet Dearborn Feted At Elm Street Bridal Shower
A miscellaneous bridal shower honored Janet Dearborn at the Elm street home of Mr. and Mrs. William Judge. Hostess Miss Mary Lou Judge. gifts opened with a ribbon bouquet, and a buffet lunch served by a special group. Attending listed numerous friends and relatives. several others contributed but could not attend.
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Elm Street
William Judge
Janet Dearborn
Peter Judge
Biddeford
Mary Lou Judge
Miss Judge
Mitchell McCain
Jesse Davis
Donald Dearborn
Francis Murphy
Maurice Nelson
Stephen White
John Delorge
Ralph Chenard
Arthur Murphy
David Hodgson
John Murphy
Barbara Vanderward
William Doran
Irene Smock
Alice Hobbins
Arthur Descoteaux
Albert Beaudoin
Edward Beaudoin
Peggy Murphy
Marnie Murphy
Diane Davis
Elaine White
Esther Murphy
Joan Dearborn
Grace Murphy
Alice McCarthy
Christine Feeney
Eleanor Mogan
Joan Dannine
Mary Filen Murphy
AMVETS Post 41 in Saco Plans Campaign Drive
AMVETS Post 41 Saco outlined joining a statewide membership campaign at its September meeting. Cmdr Earl Clappison cited a 1,500 member goal for 1961 62 with no dues increase, and plans to host the state commander September 20. The session featured prayer by state chaplain Benjamin Currier and reports on by law revisions and forthcoming officer elections.
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Boucouvalas
Benjamin Currier
Currier
Henaire
Raymond Parisien
Talmadge Allen
Old Orchard Beach
Marshall
Tom Bill
S.E.C
Bill
Amvets
Old Orchard Posts
River Road
Biddeford
Five Twin City Girls Among WJC Students
Five Biddeford Saco girls are among the 380 students at Westbrook Junior College this year. Returning seniors include Janice B Chenard Nina H Hyland and Ruth C Poirier. Freshmen Alegra E Bunson and Ann Xanthakis join as new entrants as the college opens its first dental hygiene course in a new building to be dedicated October 8. Westbrook is the first resident junior college in the country to offer such a course.
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Biddeford-Saco
Maine
Westbrook Junior College
Janice B. Chenard
Roland A. Chenard
Portland Road
Saco
Nina H. Hyland
William C. Hyland
Bradley Street
Ruth C. Poirier
Raoul A. Poirier
Elm Street
Biddeford
Alegra E. Bunson
Alesha
Edna Curran
Charles Street
Ann Xanthakis
Alex Xanthakis
Bacon Street
Westbrook
Auxiliary Of Staples Post Dents Program At AMVETS Meeting
The Mer ton Ira Staples post AMVETS auxiliary adopted an eight point anti communist program and will include it in the Americanism program. It approves support for People-to-People Meals for Millions and UNICEF card program. Several Americanism books were authorized for the high school library. Wall maps and exploration maps will be donated to local schools and libraries. Ward parties at Togus Veterans hospital were scheduled. Birthday gifts will be bought for two adopted girls. Mrs Clara Ledoux reported three auxiliary members joined the new ladies police unit. The state executive meeting is Oct 3 at the Saco post home. next annual meeting Sept 28. President Margaret Parson presided.
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Merton Ira Staples Post
Amvets
Post
Alfred Street
Biddeford
United Nations Children’s Fund
Unicef
Veterems Hospital
Togus
Biddeford Civil Defense Association
Clara Ledoux
Ladies Police Uniot
Saco Post Home
Spring Street
Margaret Parson
Biddeford Rally Prepares for First 1961 Football Game
Biddeford High School held its season kickoff rally in the gym led by cheerleaders and faculty with new varsity captains among the participants. The event builds toward tomorrow’s game in Dover New Hampshire while the district announces new cheer leaders and a girls physical education director. In Washington a Republican inquiry questioned why U S Army troops based in Germany were used as props in a France film about D Day The Defense Department confirmed cooperation following a request by Gen Lauris Norstad and producer Darryl Zanuck.
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Biddeford High School
Biddeford
BHS
Dover
N. H
Constance Martin
Beverly Bissell
Carol Pariseau
Joyce Trevers
Bonnie Brooks
Judy Nicol
Linda Thimble
Carol Szumita
Nancy Hutchins
Patricia Denoncourt
Priscilla Beaulieu
Jean Janceau
Washington
Pentagon Today
U.S. Army
France
Defense Department
Lauris Norstad
U. S
Europe
Bob Wilson
Rcalif
Republican Congressional Committee
House Armed Services Committee
Wilson
West Berlin
Arthur Sylvester
Defense
Darry Zanuck
Norstad
Norsad
Department
Darryl Zanuck
Past Presidents Of VFW Plan Shore Dinner
A shore dinner was planned by the Past Presidents of Biddeford post Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary at the home of Mrs Laura Dodge at 25 Adams Street Biddeford last night with Alden Racine presiding. Sunshine chairman reported cards to shut ins. secretary and treasurer's reports were read. The mystery award went to Bertha Stone and the surprise package to Mary Wood. Supper was served by the hostess Blanche Roy. Next meeting at Mrs Lucianna Roy's home 27 Wentworth Street Biddeford.
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Biddeford Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Laura Dodge
Adams Street
Biddeford
Alden Racine
Sunshine
Bertha Stone
Mary Wood
Blanche Roy
Lucianna Roy
Wentworth Street
Almeria Proulx
Marie Boisvert
Bath Woman Dead in City Hospital
The report from Bath indicates Mrs Garece Woodbury Cahill, widow of a local resident, died recently in the city hospital. Further details withheld in the AP dispatch.
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Bath
Garece Woodbury Cahill
A Ie
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