Pesky Plans Mantilla Move To Second Base Tonight
Boston manager Johnny Pesky signals Mantilla will start at second base, benching Schilling who hits .235 and has few hits in 21 trips. Mantilla lately hits .370 over 11 games after a two run homer versus Kansas City. Pesky also restates Monbouquette will be given extended respite, with Heffner starting tonight against the White Sox and a doubleheader planned tomorrow.
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Chicago
Boston
Johnny Pesky
Chuck Schilling
Felix Mantila
Mantilla
Kansas City
Felix
Cat
Ed Bressaud
Pesky
Schilling
Billy Gardner
Bill Monbouquette
Monbouquette
Five Winners Back In Races At Rockingham
At Rockingham Park Salem five previous winners return midweek, two in the same race the ninth. Henry DeWolf Sr with Little Foddy from the rail and Ingemar Berg with Happy Elisa from post four. Other entries include Rays Express with Hubert Barker from post two and two opening night winners Sallys Dreamboat and Longway returning Wednesday. Sallys Dreamboat drew the rail again in a $2,500 claimer pace while Longway starts from post three in a $900 pace.
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Salem
N.H
Rockingham Park
Henry DeWolf Sr
Ingemar Berg
Happy Elisa
Hubert Barker
Rays Express
Walter Ray
Anson
Maine
Post
Sally
Dreamboat
Longway
Thornton Academy Cross Country and JV Grid Schedules
Thornton Academy announces varsity cross country six meet slate and junior varsity football seven contests. Cross country dates include Sept 27 at Saco, Oct 4 Bath, Oct 11 Deering, Oct 18 Portland, Oct 25 MCC meet in Portland, Oct 31 state meet in Orono. JV grid opens Sept 23 Edward Little with subsequent meets at Deering and Portland, through Nov 4 at St Louis.
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Westbrook
Saco
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Bath
Cheverus
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Deerin
Biddeford
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Southwestern Maine
Orono
Ule
Edward Little
Sanford
St. Louis
Baseball Standings and Schedule Roundup
The American League standings show New York leading with 100 wins and 52 losses. Chicago sits 14 games back, Minnesota 15 back, with Detroit and Boston in the middle of the pack and Baltimore fading. In the National League, Los Angeles leads with 92 wins as St. Louis and San Francisco trail, while Houston and New York struggle. Results include multiple 1-0 and 4-3 games and a dense slate of upcoming twi nights and doubleheaders.
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Associated Press
American League
W. L. Pet. G.B
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Chicago
Minnesota
Baltimore
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Washington
eDetroit
St. Louis
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Houston
Francisco
Trotters and Pacers at Hanover Race Card
Local Hanover harness meet lists races for 1 mile heats across Horse Classes D C2 and C3 with purses 300 to 400 dollars. Notable entries include Teddy Maine Musketeer Grand Marie Chockoyette Red and The Big M in various divisions.
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H. Scott
P. Scripture
L. Clough
W. Pillsbury
F. Ray Knabe
G. Harp Jr
Mr. Millis
R. May
E. Gilman
Teddy Maine
A. Nason
Musketeer
G. Reed
Orchard Pride
No Boy
Dan Steele
P. Hill Maater Jeff
R. May Nedavid
R. Truitt
Margo
Cargo
J. McLarnon
Esqualinda
P. Fortin
Black Dazzle
F. Parker
Verna Duke
J. Leary
Stormy H
J. Gerry Bambi
Maplecroft
Sunny Ed
C. Mattison
Chris Grattan
P. Jamison
Chockoyette Red
V. Baglivo
Allied Saco To Bowl Wednesday
The Allied Saco Footwear Bowling League opens at the Pastime Bowling Center in Biddeford Wednesday at 6 p.m. Six five man teams compete in the season's first week with Foremen meeting Rubber Room Combining Room facing Vulcanizers and aes meeting Office.
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Saco Footwear
Pastime
Biddeford
Room
Aes
Office
Dodgers Clinch NL Lead With 3-1 Win Over Cardinals
Major League Stars Pitching Johnny Podres and Ron Perranoski of the Dodgers combined for three hits in a 3-1 victory over the Cardinals. Podres worked eight innings, Perranoski pitched a perfect ninth, while Willie Davis drove in the clinching run with his third single and scored an insurance run in the ninth.
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Associated Press
Johnny Podres
Ron Perranoski
Dodgers
Cardinals
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Podres
Perranoski
Willie Davis
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Honors
Summary of top league leaders in batting runs and home runs for both leagues, naming players such as Yastrzemski, Pearson, and Stuart. Includes pitching leaders Bou ton and Koufax with win loss records and percentages, plus other leaders in hits doubles and stolen bases across teams like Boston Los Angeles St. Louis and Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Yastrzemski
Boston
Pearson
Los Angeles
Allison
Minnesota
Stuart
Kaline
Detroit
Ward
Chicago
Versalles
Hinton
Washington
Killebrew
Aparicio
Baltimore
Dodgers Stop Cardinals Streak in Pennant Race Showdown
Dodgers beat the Cardinals 3-1 to take a two game lead as Ron Fairly doubled and Willie Davis delivered key hits in the eighth inning. Stan Musial homered for St Louis as Johnny Podres outpitched Ernie Broglio in the tense opener of the three game set.
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Associated Press
Leo Durocher
Los Angeles
St. Louis Cardinals
Dodgers
Cardinals
Dodger
Sandy Koufax
St. Louis
Curt Simmons
Leo
Ron Fairly
Willie Davis
Johnny Keane
Bob .Veale
Bill Mazeroski
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Juan Marichal
Orlando Cepeda
San Francisco
Vicor
Milwaukee
Chicago
Washington
Ernie Broglio
Maury Wills
Tommy Davis
Stan Musial
Johnny Podres
Broglio
Cardinal
Bobby Shantz
Shantz
Davis
Fairly
Julian Javier Jet
O'Brien Leads Bagley's To Opening Win In Bowing Duel
Dick O'Brien of Bagley’s Super Market opened the Merchant’s League with a 426 triple total at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford guiding a 1,573 1,516 win over American Tailor Shop. O'Brien's scoring included 124 164 138 as leaders set pace. Phillis Tanguay posted a 318 triple and 117 single to help Five Jacks set league records alongside a 1,400 team total and 472 team single.
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Twin City
Dick O'Brien
Bagley
Biddeford
Phil
Doc
Lee
Lamontagne
Archie
Afl-Cio
Phillis Tanguay
Five Jacks
St. Louis Smoker Planned by Alumni Group
The St. Louis Alumni Association announces the first football smoker in its series to be held Wednesday night at 8 at St. Josephs Parish Hall Biddeford. Films of last weeks St Louis Biddeford game will be shown with commentary by Coach Bob Cote followed by a question and answer period. Refreshments will be served.
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St. Louis
Pollock League To Start 16th Season At Biddeford Lanes
The TWUA AFL CIO Girls William Pollock League opens its 16th season at Century Lanes Biddeford Wednesday at 6 30 with eight teams. Defending champions Pett er Patters seek a second straight title as rosters are set and fans anticipate a tight race.
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Afl-Cio
William Pollock
Biddeford
Pitter Patters
Strikeouts Shine as Koufax Tops Drysdale in L A
In Los Angeles, Sandy Koufax reaches 284 strikeouts and Don Drysdale amasses 282 as the Dodgers dominate the scoreboard. The duel underscores a pitching showdown at Dodger Stadium with both stars delivering strong performances for the home team.
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Koufax
Los Angeles
Drysdale
Spahn Night Honors Braves Ace Before Giants Clash
Milwaukee crowd of about 40,000 pays tribute to Warren Spahn on Spahn Night as he chases his 21st win of the season and 348th of his career. Hall of Famers Hubbell Grove and Hartnett present. scholarship fund launched via Spahn buttons and gifts, a 500 dollar personal contribution from Spahn, portrait, club scrolls, and more. Eddie Machen begins comeback at Santa Monica, knocks out Ollie Wilson in 6th. eyeing Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston, with plans for Oct. 12 and a Liston rematch.
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Braves
Atlanta
Warren Spahn
Carl Hubbell
Lefty Grove
Gabby Hartnett
Spahn
San Francisco Giants
Greg
Hartshorne
Okla
Santa Monica
Calif
Eddie Machen
Cassius Clay
Sonny Lison
Machen
Ollie Wilson
Miami
Fla
Wilson
Beverly Hills
Walter Minskoff
Alonzo Johnson
Pittsburgh
Johnson
Clay
Liston
Seattle
Jimmy Wilson
Miami Mayor Seeks Annual Birthday Party Tradition
Mayor Robert King High praised the citys 67th birthday party calling for an annual affair after a block long cake was lit with sparkler candles for the downtown celebration.
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Miami
Robert King High
Burroughs Suspended By Rozelle
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Don Burroughs is suspended for one game by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle for confronting a game official after a disputed call in the Eagles Steelers tie. Burroughs was barred from Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and told to stay away from Franklin Field.
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Don Burroughs
Philadelphia Eagles
St. Louis Cardinals
NFL
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Burroughs
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Franklin Field
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Burrough
Bill Downes
Tehan
Steelers
Ed Brown
Preston Carpenter
Carpenter
Jimmy Carr
Fights Last Night Reported From Multiple Cities
Boxing results across Santa Monica Philadelphia Boston and Tokyo show Ed die Machen stopping Ollie Wilson in 6, Len Mathews defeating J D Ellis in 10, Tom McNeeley ending Ear Atley, and Katsu Haga outpointing Somsak Laem fapha over 10 rounds.
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Calif
Eddie Machen
Beverly Hills
Ollie Wilson
Miami
Fla
Philadelphia
Len Matthews
J.D. Ellis
Trenton
N.J
Holovak Urges Patriots to Fear Oakland Not San Diego
Boston Patriots coach Mike Holovak warned his team to stop fretting about the 17-13 loss to San Diego and focus on unbeaten Oakland. He cited Raiders improvements under Al Davis, noting players like Bo Roberson Jim Otto Fred Williamson Art Powell and Tom Flores. Babe Parilli is expected to be ready for Sunday after a pinched neck nerve limited him against San Diego.
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Calif
San Diego
Boston Patriots
Mike Holovak
Raiders
Buffalo
Holovak
al Davis
Bo Roberson
Jim Otto
Fred Williamson
Cotton Davidson
Art Powell
Tom Flores
Babe Pacrilli
Boston
Bill Bates
Parilli
Union Bowlers Begin At Pastime
The TWUA AFL CIO Mens bowling league opened its 15th season at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford with ten five man teams. Jets Jokers and Wild Cats swept five points from Bombers Bull Dogs and Warriors while Purple Passions and Jinxs won four points from Pick-Ups and Wonders. The league keeps mid season dance end of season banquet and prizes for all bowlers. The Orioles started with three games this season losing two to Yankee right handers Ralph Terry and Stan Williams.
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TWUA
Afl-Cio
Pastime
Biddeford
Jets
Jokers
Wild Cats
Bombers
Bull Dogs
Warriors
Purple Passions
Jinxs
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