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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1962

Page

6

Spahn Leads Braves Past Dodgers in Tight 2-1 Win

Warren Spahn fired a five-hit gem to lift the Milwaukee Braves over the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. The Dodgers drop their second straight after a seven-game streak as San Francisco tumbles with losses continuing in Pittsburgh. Dodgers stay four games ahead of the Giants while Cincinnati sits four back with remaining games tight.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Warren Spahn Theilwaukee Braves Dodgers Pittsburgh Elmo Plaskett Tom Sturdivant Pirates Giants San Francisco Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Cincinnati

Teen-Ager Upsets Two-Time Champ at U S Amateur Golf

Pinehurst North Carolina AP A 19 year old Newport News contractor son Ronnie Gerringer defeated two-time champion Charlie Coe 3 and 2 in rain ruined opening round of the U S Amateur at Pinehurst No 2. Gerringer led by five holes at the turn and clinched victory on the 16th. Other former Walker Cup players faced defeats as 24 players advanced to the second round with 56 byes in a 64 match field.

Pinehurst N.C Ronnie Gerringer Newport News Jack Nicklaus U.S Gerringer Charlie Coe Oklahoma City Coe North Carolina Billy Joe Patton Charlie Smith Dick Davies Pinehurst Country Club Bill Hyndman Philadelphia Ray Terry Jacksonville Fla Bill Terry Bob Gardner Essex Fells N.J Jack Penrose Ward Wettlaufer Buffalo N.Y Dan Carmichael Columbus, Ohio Pasadena Calif Harvie Ward San Francisco Ed Updegraff Tucson Ariz Dud Wysong McKinney Tex Homero Blancas Houston Arnold Blum Macon Bill Campbell Huntington W.va Deant Berman Dick Chapman Ted Bishop Dick Sikes Publinx Springdale Ark

Cubs Rally to Beat Cardinals on Ott and Banks Homers

In a Monday MLB recap, Billy Ott and Ernie Banks hit decisive homers in the seventh as the Cubs erased a 4-3 deficit and defeated St. Louis 8-4. Ellsworth pitched a complete game despite nine hits, with Boyer and Gotay homering for the Cardinals.

Billy Ott Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs St. Louis

Pony League Tryouts Set As Pastime Lanes Form New Circuit

A boys Pony League for ages 13 to 15 held its first tryouts at Pastime Lanes with 16 bowlers. Top scores included P Gregoire 303 and L Frechette 289. A second try-out is scheduled for Saturday at 10, forming a six-team league for the coming season.

Pony League P. Gregoire L. Frechette R. Marchand D. Cyr P. Boudreau R. Houde N. Guignard R. Poisson G. Michaud N. Paquette R. Martel R. St. Louis D. Paquette J. Cloutier L. Poisson

Killebrew Keeps Twins In Chase With Yankees

Harmon Killebrew returned to slugging form for the Minnesota Twins, lifting him to the AL home run lead with 40 and 110 RBIs after two games in which he hit three homers and drove in six runs. The article notes his surge gives Minnesota a slim chance to overtake New York in the pennant race. Frank Robinson moved into the NL batting lead at .341, gaining three points, while Tommy Davis of the Dodgers still leads RBIs with 139, dropping one point to .340.

New York Yankees Washington Minnesota Twins Detroit Early Wynn Chicago White Sox Boston Spahn Dodgers Braves Pete Richert Frank Howard Ron Fairly Dick Tracewski Maury Wills Frank Bolling Hank Aaron Mike McCormick Giants Bob Skinner Bob Bailey Plaskett San Francisco Roberto Clemente eCormick Dick Groat Cubs Cardinals Ott Ray Washburn Banks Dick Ellsworth Ellsworth Ken Boyer Julio Gotay NEW York Harmon Killebrew Killebrew Frank Robinson Tommy Davis Los Angeles Dodgers Robinson Davis RBI

Packers Use Alert Defense In Season Opening Romp

Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi lauded an alert defense after the Packers crushed the Minnesota Vikings 34-7 in their 1962 debut. Lombardi noted inconsistent offense and mental errors but praised Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor for strong running and scoring. Hornung totaled 28 points with three touchdowns and two field goals.

Green Bay Wis Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Norb Hecker Packers Minnesota Vikings Lombardi Paul Hornung Jim Taylor Hornung

Standings and Schedule for American and National Leagues

Major league standings show New York leading the AL with 89 wins and 63 losses, Minnesota 86-66, Los Angeles 82-69, and Baltimore 73-78 among others. Daily and upcoming games include New York at Washington, Detroit at Minnesota, and Cleveland at Kansas City with several National League matchups listed.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B New York Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Boston Kansas City Washington Detroit Balltimore Balti

TWUA Men's Lanes Loop Opens Season At Pastime Lanes

The TWUA AFL-CIO men's bowling league opened at Pastime Lanes with eight teams: Bombers Warriors Jokers Pick-Ups Bull Dogs Sunsets Jets and Purple Passions. Norman Daignault elected chairman treasurer to succeed retiring Arthur Rizas. Billy Doran Jr. named scorekeeper. First night results show Bombers leading with team total 1,537 and high single 137 by D Robinson.

TWUA Afl-Cio Bombers Warriors Bull ‘Dogs Sunsets Jets Purple Norman Daignault Arthur Rizas Billy Doran von Losten R. Danis D. Robinson

Trotters & Pacers Race Night Card

Horse racing program listing nine races with multiple entries for classes D1 C3 and D2 including Mighty McKinn Bramble Gale Barnes Mystic Dream and others. Contains trainer or driver initials and horse names across pace and trot events with purses from 300 to 400 dollars.

Mighty McKinn Bramble Gale Barnes A. Bushway Mystic Dream E. Hasting Tanglewood Dale P. Battis Viola L. Berry Windale H. Butt R. Cornellier Pete R. Fenno Lucky Dime E. Gilman A. Day Dixie A. Nason C. Day J. Kane Marty Moraka J. McLauran Mossie Scott P. Hill Margo W. Pillsbury National Hanover F. Blake Steamboat I. Foster D. Buswell Sharon Kay Averill V. Brown Charley Black A. Miles Milltown R. Ryan Yankee Barnes D. Carpenter Vicky Jo Chockoyette Red V. Baglino Connie Rip G. Carter Dapple Mite R. Moody Tarr’s Abbot H. Coleman Crumptorian Heather Moraka Mountain Arnolda Gayle Haven R. Gartley Dauntless Wick W. Collins Seneca Hanover Ray Reward H. Bushway Topaz Seguin Whiskaway Pick R. Pease

Boxing results from Tokyo Sydney and Los Angeles shows

In Tokyo Tadao Kawamura 120 pounds stopped Chungchai Laemiapha 12142 Thailand. In Sydney Don Jones 158 pounds knocked out Alfredo Cota 1154 Mexico. In Los Angeles Rudy Corona 124 outpointed Gil Cadilli 128. Johnny Newman 147 stopped Marcello Vargas 145. Zurdino Pina 122 outpointed Don Johnson 127.

Associated Press Tokyo Tadao Kawamura Japan Chungchai_ Laemiapha Thailand Sydney Don Jones Australia Alfredo Cota Mexico Los Angeles Rudy Corona Obregon Gil Cadilli Johnny Newman Marcello Vargas Mexico City Zurdino Pina Mexicali Don Joohnson

Picnic Opens Cub Scout Season in Biddeford

Picnics launch the fall activities for Cub Scout Pack 309 sponsored by Knights of Columbus at their Pool Road camping area. Fernand Picard announces a new building project by the boys and changes to monthly meetings to the first Thursday. welcome extended to new Den Mother Mrs Paulette Loranger and resignation of Mrs Hel.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Pool Road Fernand Picard Paulette Loranger Hel

Early Wynn Seeks 300th Victory Against Red Sox

Chicago AP Early Wynn aims for his 300th win as the White Sox open a three game series with Boston. Wynn seeks No 300 after 299 wins, facing Don Schwall who comes in 8-15. Boston trails in the standings despite a recent series win over the Yankees. Lu Clinton shines with a .400 average over 55 at bats and strong power numbers.

Chicago Wynn White Sox Boston Red Sox Washington Red Sox Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Don ‘Schwall Schwall Yankees Boston Sox Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Tigers Lu Clinton Ponca ‘City Okla Clinton Yankee

Braves batter Los Angeles as Spahn gains 324th win

Warren Spahn limited the Dodgers to five hits to earn his 324th lifetime victory in Milwaukee's 2-1 win over the National League leaders. Elmo Plaskett hit a three run homer for his first major league hit, sealing a 5-2 win over San Francisco. The 1961 Arizona football team posted eight wins, one defeat and one tie. A den mothers and pack committee oversaw games and a picnic lunch.

Associated Press Warren Spahn Braves Los Angeles Milwaukee Elmo Plaskett Pirates San Francisco Arizona

Veteran lefty slows Dodgers with five-hitter victory

Milwau kee southpaw Warren Spahn pitched a five-hitter to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Milwaukee. Spahn, 41, tamed runners and earned his 15th win of the season, his 324th career. Dodgers manager Walt Alston noted the difficulty of running on him.

Milwaukee Warren Spahn Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Walt Alston Spahn Dodgers

Pennant Races In A Nutshell

A concise look at the National League pennant chase with teams Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati and New York. It outlines current standings wins and losses along with remaining games at home and away against key opponents.

W. L. Pet. G.B Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Hourlon Chicago New York Houston

St Louis Alumni Hosts First Football Smoker

The St Louis Alumni association announced a smoker tomorrow at 8 PM in St Joseph parish hall. It will feature a film of the St Louise Cheverus game with Coach Bob Cote commentary and a Q&A session. Tickets for Friday’s St Louis Bangor game are on sale. Refreshments will be served.

St. Louis Alumni Association St. Joseph Parrish Hall St. Louise Cheverus Bob Cote Gilbert St. Louis Bangor

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights in 196? Season

Major League Leaders list includes batting leaders such as Runnels with 331 at bats and Richardson with 194 hits for New York. Pitching leaders show Wickersham 10-3 and Drysdale 24-7 with 209 strikeouts. Other stats cover runs, RBIs, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases across teams like Boston, Los Angeles, Kansas City, and Cincinnati.

Associated Press Runnels Boston Hinton Washington Pearson Los Angeles Siebern Kansas City Killebrew Minesota Colavito Detroit Richardson New York Lumpe Yastrzemski Robinson Chicago Cimoli Clinton Minnesota Cash Aparico Wickersham McBride Pascual Bunning T. Davis Land Robinson Cincinnati Wills Mays San Francisco W. Davis Callison Philadelphia Virdon Purkey Drysdale Kousfax

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