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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1963

Page

6

Dodgers and Cardinals in pivotal pennant showdown

Dodgers lead the NL by one game after a 6-1 loss to Philadelphia while Cardinals win 32 and 350 doubleheader sweep of Milwaukee. A three game series in St. Louis tonight could decide the pennant as both teams chase the top spot. Manager Walt Alston and Johnny Keane stress caution and the chance of any outcome in a head on clash.

Associated Press Los Angeles Walter Alston St. Louis Johnny Keane Dodgers Cardinals Alston Philadelphia Phillies Dallas Green Keane Lew Burdette Ray Sadecki Milwaukee Los Aucanlae

Thornton Academy and Fryeburg Triumph in Openers

In a day of high school football openers, Edward Little shocked Thornton Academy 26-6 as the Red Eddies used a strong defensive effort and timely scoring. Fryeburg Academy dominated Kennebunk 28-7 with early momentum, led by Tom Coulard’s 58-yard burst and multiple TDs.

Edward Little Thornton Academy Thornton Field Fryeburg Kennebunk Thornton Bob Chabot Noel Baker Bugaboo Charlie Belanger John Harris Charley Belanger Eddies The Academy Eddie Belanger Garry Thompson Johnny Harris Chabot Dick Boucher le Rsecedicane Cote CR Chenard Chabot Goupil Boucher Belanger Harris Bridges Fournier Miles Baker Thompson Freeman Martel Steward Fairfield J. White Kennedy Troutman Haley Turner Pomerleau Wise Lawler Trafton Friedman Bergeron Scontras Stewart Kimball Nason Thibodeau Sicard Are Reuben Willett Boucher Harris Chariot Amergian Ochmanski Cavan Cook Fryeburg Academy Kenne Bunk High School Tom Coulard Brian Smith Bob Mitchell Larry Gallagher Mike Barra Bob Reid Mitchell Colton Colin Hurd Kennebunk Hurd Wakefield Smal Ron Walker Fee Collins H. Foster Barra Linnell Arnold Sutherland Smith Stalmuke Hicks Clifford Keisman K. Foster Shaw Pendexter Pierce Merrill Garry

Mercantile Loop Meeting Set for Pastime Bowling Center

The American Mercantile team, which bowls at the Pastime Bowling Center in Biddeford, will hold a pre season meeting on Tuesday evening at 8 30. This year’s league will use a totally different setup than before and the meeting aims to outline the new format.

American Mercantile Pastimewling Center Biddeford Pastime

Saco-Beach II Meeting Slated

Armand Mercier president of the Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League announced a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the Saco Recreation Center on Pleasant Street for league officers directors and fathers of players to attend Plans include moving the fence near Bonython School to the Little League Field on Summer Street Also mentions Preakness Stakes winners Balmai 1895 and Native Dancer 1953.

Armand Mercier Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League Saco Recreation Center Pleasant Street Saco Bonython Summer Street

Ford Set For Series With Dodgers Or Cardinals

Whitey Ford is ready for the World Series as the Yankees clinch, with a 9 2-1 win over the Twins marking his 23rd victory. If the Dodgers win the NL race, Ford would face Sandy Koufax. if the Cardinals prevail, Curt Simmons could oppose him at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 2. Ford has six straight wins, his 100th of the year, as New York eyes rich fall matchups and Musial’s drama.

Associated Press Whitey Ford Dodgers Cardinals Sandy Koufax Ford Yankee Stadium Curt Simmons New York Yankees Minnesota Twins Yanks Los Angeles St. Louis Stan Musial

Saco Pacer Takes Race At Rochester

Harness fans at the Rochester Fair watch Tom Harris of Saco win with Colonel Con at 48.20 as the night card opens. Colonel Don leads early then holds on for a long shot victory. Cold Turkey picks up second race win. Mr Pence with Royal Lady delivers a 66.40 quintela. The meet runs through Sept 21.

Rochester N. H Biddeford Richard Howard Mr. Pence Royal Lady Rochester Fair

Westchester Crusaders Tense Lobster Bowl Comeback

Westchester N Y Crusaders overcame a 10 point Portland Sea Hawks lead to win 20 17 in the Lobster Bowl at Portland High School Stadium. Willie Greenlaw and Dick Daniels sparked Portland while Jack Moynihan connected with Dick Daniels for a late 54 yard score. Dave Cloutier delivered a key block to free Greenlaw for an 81 yard dash.

Portland Westchester N.Y. Crusaders Portland Sea Hawks Portland Highee Stadium Westchester Willie Greenlaw Dick Daniels Hawks Greenlaw Rudy Rutherford New Yorkers Jack Moynihan Dave Cloutier

Minor Leaguers To Turn In Uniforms

Biddeford minor league players will turn in their uniforms at Decary Field Pool Road Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 6. League officials announced the change and coaches were asked to assist in depot takedown of the fence and field cleaning. A league meeting is set for 7 Wednesday at the field.

Biddeford Decary Field Pool Road Wednnesday

Tanning League To Start Fourth Year In Biddeford

The Saco Tanning Co. league begins its fourth season at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford Tuesday at 6 15 p m. Ten five man teams compete with matchups Beam House versus Shaving Finishing versus Pasting Tan and Color versus Set Outs Office versus Buffing and Staking versus Maintenance.

Saco Tanning Co Pastime Biddeford

Bears upset Packers in early NFL season shocker

Jim Ringo quoted as Packers lament a stifling Bears defense. Vince Lombardi said Green Bay had nothing going and only managed 10-3. Across the league, Brown, Tittle and other stars lit up week one as Chicago and New York delivered notable upsets and comebacks.

Jim Ringo Green Bay Packer Vince Lombardi Chicago Bears Packers National Football League Jim Brown Y. A. Tittle Brown Browns Washington Cleveland Bald Y. A New York Colts Baltimore Minnesota 49Ers San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia Lou Michaels Detroit Rams Los Angeles St. Louis Dallas Cowboys Houston Denver San Diego Boston Oakland Buffalo Kansas City Green Bay Bears Bart Starr Packer Jim Taylor

Shaw Captures Feature Race At Beech Ridge

Scarborough's Ralph Cusack faded after a first turn collision in Beech Ridge's feature as Roger Shaw of Windham clinched the second feature win of the season. Phil Libby led early before Cusack regained pace, with Wolstenhulme and Babb delivering strong runs in bomber and stock divisions.

Shaw Beech Ridge Scarborough Madame Ralph Cusack Beech Ridge Speedway Roger Shaw Windham Graveville Phil Libby Dick Wolstenhulme Cusack Libby Frrom Wolstenhulme Bob Babb Babb Paul Cardiff Biddeford Dick Noel Haverhill Mass Donnie Peterson Portland George Welch Ogunquit Ray Leach Arundel Groveville Pete Peterson Lenny Bowden Westbrook Lee Clough Kennebunkport Melvin Frank Yarmouth Carl Rogers Marty Vachon Lebanon Bucky Benson Leach Benson Buzzie Stack Rogers Paul Tardiff

National League Standings and Weekend Baseball Results

The Associated Press reports NL standings led by Los Angeles and St Louis with records around 91 wins. Weekend results show Los Angeles beating Philadelphia and St Louis edging Milwaukee. Sunday scores include Philadelphia over Los Angeles and Cincinnati over Chicago. Upcoming games feature Los Angeles at St Louis and San Francisco at Milwaukee. American League pennant details show New York leading Chicago and Minnesota, with Detroit and Baltimore also active.

New York Los Angeles Philadelph St. Louis Milwaukee Houston San Francisco Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsby Pittsburgh Milw Miln iChicago Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Boston Cleveland Kansas City Washington

Dodgers Trim NL Lead. Cardinals Sweep Milwaukee

Major League actions show Dallas Green and Phil mens pitching hold Los Angeles to six runs on five hits as Dodgers' NL lead shrinks to one game over St. Louis. Ken Boyer and Charley James pace Cardinals in 3-2 and 5-0 wins over Milwaukee, extending St. Louis’ winning streak to 10 games. Boyer homers to seal the first game. James adds three hits and two RBIs in the nightcap.

Los Angeles Johnny Podres Sandy Koufax Pete Richert St. Louis Ernie Broglio Curt Simmons Bob Gib Dodgers Cardinals Cincinnati John Tsitouris Chicago Cubs Willie Mays San Francisco Pittsburgh Houston New York Mets Green Tommy Davis Phillies Don Drysdale Tony Taylor Johnny Callison Wes Covington Roseboro Ron Fairly Roy Sievers Burdette Hank Aaron Ken Boyer Bill White Boyer Sadecki Charley James Tim McCarver Curt Flood James McCarver Julian Javier Keane Bears Bob Jencks Packers Jerry Kramer Billy Wade Joe Marconi Brown Taylor Redskins Frank Ryan Washington George Izo Bobby Mitchell Giants Tittle Associated Press Dallas Green Milwaukee

Two Bowling Leagues Open Season At 20th Century Lanes

The 1963-64 season starts Tuesday at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford with two leagues the 20th Century Ladies Bowling League at 6 30 and the Men's Trade League at 8 30. Each eight teams deep the ladies have one or two openings while the Trade League is full. Defending ladies champs are the Wildcats Souliere's Service Station seeks repeat in the trade league with Foss Metal Genesi's Variety and Laco Hardware among top contenders. Mammoth list of strong entrants includes Domino's Pin Shakers Name is Jets and Strikers challenging Wildcats.

Biddeford Wildcats Souliere Foss Metal Genesi’s Variety Laco Hardware Domino's

Dudmite Set To Challenge At Rockingham Feature Pace

Salem reports Dudmite from Parker Mitchell Stable of Maryland poised as favorite in Rockingham’s featured pace for $2,000. Trained by Herb Scott, Dudmite has cut his lifetime mark to 2 02.1 at Liberty Bell and recently won at Brandywine, with rivals including Vicky Adair and Mr Fix expected in Monday’s event.

Salem N. H Dudmite Parker Mitchell Maryland Favorsite Rockingham Herb Scott Lynn W. J. Rowe Dover Wise Widower Topsail Dudmire AL. Langille Dudley H Maine Bucky Day Triworthy Ralph Fenno Burlington Tug Boyd Davy Maplecroft Jimmie Morrill

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