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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1965

Page

6

Mays Leads Giants Past Astros on 501st Homer

Willie Mays homered for the 501st time after his 500th, powering the San Francisco Giants to a 7-5 10 inning win over Houston as they extend a 12 game streak and a 32 game NL lead. Koufax took the loss for the Dodgers while Cincinnati and Philadelphia won behind strong hitting.

Associated Press Willie Mays Sandy Koufax Mays San Francisco Giants Houston Koufax Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Giants

Rochester Fair Opens Saturday in New England Exposition

The 90th Rochester Fair in Rochester New Hampshire runs September 18 to 25 with harness racing nightly at 7 45 pm and a Saturday 1 30 pm card. A Sunday parade Miss Rochester Fair Pageant pony pulling and top acts highlight the week long program.

Rochester N.H Rochester Fair New England

Erie bouts feature Bizzaro decision and Griffith knockout

In Erie Johnny Bizzaro 135 defeated Gene Toran 134. In Fresno Emile Griffith 148 from New York knocked out Gabe Terronez 1492. Nontitle fights summarized.

Associated Press Erie Johnny Bizzaro Gene Toran Fresno Calif Emile Griffith New York Gabe Terronez

Claassen’s 1965 opening college football picks

AP Sports writer recalls classic openers and handpicks winners for 1965 season. Nebraska over Texas Christian. Texas over Tulane. Notre Dame over California. Michigan over North Carolina. Alabama over Georgia. Arkansas over Oklahoma State. Tennessee over Army. Southern California over Minnesota. LSU over Texas A M. Purdue over Miami or Ohio. Syracuse over Navy.

Associated Press NEW York Gargantua University College Alabama Georgia Syracuse Navy Notre Dame California Minnesota Southern California Kentucky Missouri Nebraska Texas Christian Sonny Campbell Texans Texas Tulane Longhorns Michigan North Carolina Dick Vidmer Pennsylvania Alk Bob Timberlake Joe Namath Steve Sloan Sloan Arkansas Oklahoma State Parkers Bob Burnett Jim Lindsey Tennessee Army Floyd Little

Industrial Loop Sets Pre Season Rolloff

The Men's Industrial League holds a pre season handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes on Thursday at 8 30 PM. Five string format tests new bowler strength after the summer layoff with teams entered including the Eagles York County Rendering Co Walker's Cafe Lumberjacks Colts and Knickerbockers. Openings remain for interested bowlers who should contact Nick Gillis.

Industrial League The Eagles York County Rendering Co Walker's Cafe Lumberjacks Colts Knickerbockers Nick Gillis

Lowell man held for murder of 5 year old in Lowell bridge incident

Richard P. Bujnowski of Lowell was ordered held without bail after being committed to Bridgewater State Hospital for 35 days observation on charges he molested Kenneth Mason beneath a Lowell bridge and submerged the boy.

Cambridge, Mass Richard P. Bujnowski Lowell Kenneth Mason Bridgewater State Hospital Bujnowski Middlesex Superior Court Merrimack River

Clay Patterson bout aimed for Las Vegas November

New York AP report says heavyweight title fight between Cassius Clay and Floyd Patterson is headed for Las Vegas on November 22. Promoter Inter-Continental Sports, Inc. and TV handler SportsVision were named with unresolved site and date amid WBA recognition issues and possible double billing with Terrell Chuvalo.

New York Cassius Clay Floyd Patterson Las Vegas Patterson Inter-Continental Sports, Inc SportsVision Reno Nev Nevada Athletic Commission Bud Traynor Nevada World Boxing Association WBA Clay Jim Deskin Traynor Deskin Nevada Commission Clay Patterson Toronto Ernie Terrell Chicago George Chuvalo

Wizard of Oz debut at Grand Opera House Chicago

The Wizard of Oz had its first performance at Chicago's Grand Opera House on June 12, 1902, marking a milestone in musical theater history.

Chicago Grand Opera House

Coal described as organic plant matter not a true mineral

Encyclopaedia Britannica notes coal is an organic compound from fossilized remains of trees and plants, formed under mild moist conditions about 250 million years ago, with carbon produced in plant cells via chlorophyll.

National League Standings and Tuesday Results

National League standings show San Francisco leading at 85 59 with Milwaukee and Cincinnati tied 82 63. Los Angeles 82 63, Philadelphia 71 73, St Louis 66 81 follow. Tuesday results include Chicago 2 Los Angeles 1 and Cincinnati 13 New York 6.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B. San Fran Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee Rena Te Big Ae Hk Acck Lotus Ic Hie Bog Laat Houston New York Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh

Perron Wins President's Cup at Old Orchard Beach

Marcel Perron defeated Gary Girard 2 and 1 to capture the President's Cup at Old Orchard Beach Country Club. Girard, the club champion, tried to hold both titles but Perron closed out on the 17th hole.

Old Orchard Beach Marcel Perron Gary Girard Girard Perron

Twins Clinch Push as They Beat Kansas City 4 3 for Pennant Hope

The Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 4 3, stretching their AL lead to 10 games and leaving pennant chances strong. World Series ticket sales sparked a midnight rush at the Minneapolis post office as fans sought early post marks.

Minnesota Twins Minneapolis Twins Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Detroit Orioles Tigers Chicago White Sox California Boston Cleveland New York Yankees Washington

Lyn-Flex Bowling Loop Opens Second Season

Lyn-Flex Industries of Saco members kicked off their second season at Pas Time Bowling Center. Eight teams compete four men four women with the Cards beating the Hawks by 21 pins and the Four Aces edging the Four Jacks by 69 in the men s league. Women s matches saw the Las Sier swamping the Jo e Skiv ters. two matches remain to be completed. League bowls every Tuesday at 6 30. Two million commuters flood Tokyo s main terminals twice daily.

Lyn-Flex Industries Saco J Pastime Lover Hawks Lassiers Joe’s

Major League Stars Batting Boost Reds Toward Tie

Frank Robinson of Cincinnati drove in five runs with two home runs and a double as the Reds defeated the Mets 13-6 to pull into a second place tie with Los Angeles in the National League. Jim Bunning of Philadelphia pitched a two hit game.

Dodgers Cincinnati Koufax Los Angeles Don Young Glenn Beckett Bob Feller New York Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Billy Williams Jim Lefebvre Young Bob Hendley Don Dryseres Frank Robinson Reds Mets Vada Pinson Bill McCool Jim O'Toole Roy McMillan Pirates Clendenon Twins Zoilo Versalles Rich Rollins Tony Oliva Jimmie Hall Jim Kaat Orioles Tigers Baltimore Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Sam Bowens Dave Wickersham Detroit Norm Cash Mickey Stanley George Smith Angels White Sox Paul Schaal Juan Pizarro Bobby Murcer Rick Beck Yankees Murcer Beck Senators Jim Duckworth Red Sox Tony Horton Carl Yasstrzemski Associated Press Jim Bunning

NFL Rosters Shuffle Sweeps Through League Move Open

NFL teams reshuffle rosters ahead of the 40 man limit. Players moved include Darrell Dess from the Giants to Washington, Karras swapped to Detroit, Izo to Detroit, Lothbridge to Baltimore, Diehl and Roosevelt Davis cut by the Colts, and Thompson released by Dallas. Multiple clubs announce waivers and draft choices as they trim rosters.

Associated Press NFL Darrell Dess New York Dess Giants Detroit Earl Morrall Lions Washington George Izo Ted Karras Karras Skins Chicago Alex Billy Lothbridge Georgia Tech Dallas Baltimore Ralph Neely Colts Lethbridge John Diehl Roosevelt Davis Don Thompson Philadelphia Thompson Cowboys Ernie Kellerman Izo Tom Tracy Steve Barnett Mike Bundra Minnesota Cleveland Browns Bundra Jim Moran Dale Hackhart Bob Taylor Darrel Lester Hackhart Wisconsin Vikings Taylor Lester San Francisco Vern Burke Oregon State Los Angeles Herman Johnson Michigan Roger Davis Syracuse

Major League Batting and Fielding Leaders Listed

The leading figures across batting and pitching trends include Clemente and Aaron atop batting averages with 350 at bats. Harper and Rose pace runs with 118 and 108, Johnson and Mays lead RBIs and hits, Williams and Aaron star in doubles and general power, while Koufax dominates pitching decisions and strikeouts with 22 8 and 335 respectively.

Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Harper Cincinnati Rose Johnson Mays San Francisco Williams Chicago Callison Philadelphia

Baseball Leaders and Standings From The League

Batting leaders list Yastrzemski Boston 323 Oliva Minnesota 317 runs Versalles Minnesota 118 Oliva 104 RBIs Colavito 99 Oliva 176 hits Oliva Minnesota 176 Versalles 164 doubles Yastrzemski Versalles 41 triples Campaneris Kansas City 12 Aparicio Baltimore 10 Home runs Conigliaro Base 28 Horton Detroit 27 stolen bases Campaneris Kansas City 49 Cardenal California 37 pitching 14 decisions Grant Minnesota 19 5 Terry Cleveland 11 4 strikeouts McDowell Cleveland 294 Lolich Detroit 197

Yastrzemski Boston Oliva Minnesota Versalles Colavito One Campaneris Kansas City Aparicio Baltimore Conigliaro Iton Horton Detroit Cardenal California L Grant Terry Cleveland McDowell Lolich

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