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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1964

Page

6

Flag Chase Heats Up As AL Contenders Scorch

Dean Chance pitched a two hit 7-0 win for the Angels over the Yankees, boosting Los Angeles into a leading position in the AL pennant race. Rich Rollins drove in both Twins runs in a 2-1 win over Baltimore, keeping the Orioles from widening their edge. Smoky Burgess and Marv Staehle delivered key hits for the White Sox in a 3-2 10 inning victory over Detroit, while Ed Connolly blanked Kansas City 8-0 for Boston.

Associated Press Dean Chance Los Angeles Angels New York Yankees Minnesota Rich Rollins Baltimore Orioles Smoky Burgess Marv Staehle Chicago White Sox Detroit Wickersham White Sox Burgess Tigers Ntwo Joel Horlen Don Buford Bill Freehan Connolly Athletics Bert Campaneris Felix Mantilla

Baseball standings and results from major leagues

The American League tables show Baltimore leading with 88 wins, Chicago 87, New York 84, and Detroit far back at 17. Tuesday results: Dodgers blank Mets, Twins beat Orioles, Cubs edge Tigers in 10, Red Sox over Kansas City, Washington rainout at Cleveland. National League leaders include Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Francisco, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh with mixed Tuesday results and upcoming games listed. The piece shifts to college football preview and local prep results, noting St LouisAlumni Field opener against St Thomas, Biddeford High prep notes, and state school schedules alongside a sports quiz and several local high school matches.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B Baltimore Chicago New York Detroit Los Angeles Cleveland Minnesota Boston Washington Kansas City Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee Houston Eagles St. Thomas New Hampshire Thornton Academy Biddeford High Manchester N.H Bishop Bradley High Tigers Paydirt Biddeford Wells High Dixfield Dixies Warriors York High Leavitt Institute Thornton Edward Little Kennebunk High Fryeburgh Academy Old Orchard Beach Lisbon Wells Monmouth Waterhouse Field Chrokee Indians Southwest Teachers College of Missouri Biddeford - Saco Journal New York Giants Brooklyn Jackie Jensen Ted Williams Jim Piersall Boston Red Sox Saco-Lowell Girls Edwards Notre Dame University of Texas Longhorns Terry Brennan Biddeford High School St. Ignatius High Jack Chenard Bill Gagne Nick Mariello Alfred G. Vanderbilt Lincoln Track Vanderbilt

Upset Picks Highlight Early College Grid Tilt slate

Associated Press writer Harold Claassen surveys week one college football predictions under liberalized substitutions. He notes Ole Miss over Memphis State, Oklahoma over Maryland, Navy over Penn State, Texas over Tulane, Missouri over California, Washington over Air Force, Kansas over Texas Christian, Syracuse over Boston College, Alabama over Georgia, Northwestern over Oregon State, North Carolina over North Carolina State, Southern California over Colorado, and other scattered state and regional matchups.

Harold Claassen Associated Press NEW York Gulch Mississippi Memphis Ole Miss Oklahoma Maryland Gomer Jones Sooners Navy Penn State Penn State Pete Liske Roger Staubach Texas Tulane Longhorns Missouri California Rember Washington Air Force Junior Coffey Kansas Texas Christian Jayhawkers Gayle Sayers Syracuse Boston College Ben Schwartzwalder Walley Mahle Rich King Alabama Georgia Northwestern Oregon Tom Myers North Carolina North Carolina State Southern California Colorado Trojans Army Citadel Buffalo Boston University Auburn Houston Florida Southern Methodist Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Duke South Carolina Virginia Military William and Mary Virginia Wake Forest Kentucky Detroit Iowa State Drake Nebrask South Dakota Wisconsin Kansas State North Texas State Texas Western Ape Enens Oklahoma State Mississippi State

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

The top hitters include Oliva of Minnesota at .320 with 195 hits and 103 runs, B Robinson of Baltimore at .307 with 171 hits, while Killebrew of Minnesota leads with 46 home runs and Aparicio of Baltimore swipes 52 bases. Pitching leaders show Bunker of Baltimore with 16 wins and Downing of New York with 196 strikeouts.

Associated Press Oliva Minnesota B. Robinson Baltimore Howser Cleveland Killebrew Stuart Boston Bressoud Versalles Rolls Powell Aparicio Weis Chicago Bunkler Pappas Downing New York Chance Los Angeles

Major league leaders and stats summary

Batting leaders include Clemente of Pittsburgh with 193 hits and Mays of San Francisco with 108 runs and 41 home runs. Carty Milwaukee 326 at bats and Santo Chicago 12 triples. Pitching leaders show Koufax Los Angeles with 19 wins and 223 strikeouts, Drysdale 216.

Clemente Pittsburgh Carty Milwaukee Mays San Francisco Allen Philadelphia Boyer St. Louis Santo Chicago Flood Williams Wills Los Angeles Brock Bunning Koufax Drysdale

Industrial Loop To Hold Handicap Rolloff At Biddeford Lanes

Industrial bowling league stages pre season handicap rolloff Thursday at 7 30 pm at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford with 25 plus bowlers expected. Each bowler will roll over a three string route. Handicaps based on last year averages with new bowlers given a fair es.

Industrial Bowling League Biddeford

Joe Louis recalls Schmeling fights and Roosevelt inspiration

Joe Louis reflects on two key bouts with Max Schmeling, the 1936 loss and 1938 victory in Yankee Stadium, noting Roosevelt’s encouragement, the race context, and how beating Schmeling became his defining moment. He cites camp life, trainer Chappie, and the 2:04 finish as pivotal, with broad public celebrations afterward.

Joe Louis Max Schmeling Franklin Delano Roosevelt Max Schmeling Pompton Lakes Lakewood N.J Paolino Uzcudan Paolino Yankee Stadium Chappie Jack Blackburn Europe Hitler Max Machon Braddock

Harness Racing Returns to Rockingham Park With Bigcard

Salem NH harness racing returns Thursday with a $3000 preferred pace as Atlantic Seaboard series heats arrive Friday for a $207,750 stake stopover. Notables include Uncle Alex Franklin Safford's pride this season and the Australian sensation Great Credit.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park Uncle Alex Franklin Safford Mr. C. Long Ohio K. D. Senator Fred Parks Josedale Go Lucky Great Credit Billy Haughton George Harp LaPaz Vernon Downs Maplecroft Farm Ipswich Susan Knight Foxboro Earl Beede Esquire Rob Hal McGrath al Winger Lou Song Mike Akoury Highley Sadie Lehigh Hanover

Ken Wharram Wins Lady Byng Trophy for Chicago Black Hawks

Ken Wharram becomes the first Chicago Black Hawks player in 19 years to win hockeys Lady Byng trophy with a clean disciplinary record. Previous Hawk recipient was Bill Mosienko in 1945.

Ken Wharram Chicago Black Hawks Bill Mosienko

Local bowling league eyes six to eight teams this season

The league plans to field six and possibly eight teams this season, starting Thursday evening September 24. This Thursday's rolloff will gauge the strength of new bowlers and help set expectations for opening play.

Callison Delivers Game Winning Hit For Phillies

Johnny Callison drilled a sixth inning single to score Richie Allen and lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Houston Colts. The Phillies, now six games ahead of St Louis with 17 remaining, saw Dennis Bennett and Jack Baldschun hold Houston to four hits.

Associated Press Johnny Callison Philadelphia Phillies Richie Allen Phils Houston Colts St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee San Francisco New York Mets Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Giants Reds Los Angeles Pittsburgh Callison Allen Dennis Bennett Jack Baldschun Bennett Baldschun Houston

Chargers Wary Of Patriots in AFL clash

San Diego coach Sid Gillman fears the Patriots after last season's 51 10 AFL title rout. Boston visits San Diego in the second AFL game for both teams. Linebacker Jack Rudolph will miss the Sunday game due to a knee injury. Mike Holovak praised Ron Burton for a 17 14 win over Oakland and his all around play as Burton returns from a serious back injury.

San Diego Calif Boston Patriots Sid Gillman Chargers Boston Gillman Patriots Mike Holovak Jack Rudolph Rudolph Holovak Therformance Ron Burton Oakland Ron Burton

Pony Loop Forms at Pastime Lanes

The Pony League for boys aged 13 to 16 forms at Pastime Bowling Center with a six-team lineup. It plans a Saturday start, Sept. 26, and registration is open. current enrollees include Gordon Michaud Paul Gregoire Ray St Louis Norman Gadbois Robert Huot Richard Roy Ken Lamontagne Robert Petit Richard Jacques and Charles Panteleakos.

Pastime Gordon Michaud Paul Gregoire Ray St. Louis Norman Gadbois Robert Huot Richard Roy Ken Lamontagne Robert Petit Richard Jacques Charles Panteleakos

Cubs Top Reds as Jackson Notches 20th Win

Major League Stars Pitching Larry Jackson of the Chicago Cubs scattered six hits for a 6-1 victory over Cincinnati and became the majors first 20 game winner. Batting Rich Rollins of Minnesota drove in the tying run with a seventh inning double and tripled to set up the deciding run in the ninth as the Twins edged the AL leading Baltimore 2-1.

Braves Bob Gibson Julian Javier Javier Wade Blasin Mike Shannon Milwaukee Juan Marichal Tom Haller Mets Giants Associated Press Larry Jackson Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Rich Rollins Minesota Twins Baltimore

English papers in India dominate readership in 1963

English language dailies and periodicals held 26 percent of India's 503 dailies circulation with 1,452,000 readers. Hindi came next with 764,000 across 142 dailies, while Ananda Bazar Patrika led with 146,819. Overall readership rose 5.4 percent from 19,258,000 to 20,291,000.

India NEW Delhi Registrar of Newspapers For India West Japan Calcutta Ananda Bazar Patrika

AFL to Stage 20 Preseason Games in 15 Cities

The American Football League will play 20 pre season games in 15 cities starting August 8 with the Jets versus Bills in Tampa Florida and the Broncos visiting San Diego.

American Football League New York Jets Buffalo Tampa Fla Denver San Diego

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