Maris Seeks Ruth's 60 As Yankees Open Orioles Series
Roger Maris heads toward Babe Ruth's 60 home run record as the New York Yankees begin a four game set with Baltimore. The team needs two wins or two Detroit losses to clinch the AL pennant. Weather and the Orioles pitching staff loom as hurdles with a pair of night games and a long schedule ahead.
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All Star Team To Test Oilers Power Wednesday
Biddeford Softball officials named an all star squad to face Roy Perreault and the Oilers, aiming to defend the Maine Softball title this weekend. The game is slated for tomorrow at 5 45 p m on Memorial Field May Street Biddeford with managers Janelle Petit and Bergeron directing.
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Chico Corriveau
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Bill Finch
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Bob Montpas
Red Genest
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Art Larose
Springvale
Mel Chretien
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Tony Allaire
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Norm Belanger
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Ernie Ross
Three Teams Tie for First in Merchants Loop Standings
After one week at 20th Century lanes Archies Variety Gosselin Contractors and Phils Cafe top the Merchants Loop with four point wins apiece. American Tailor Shop edged Bruce Shoe by three in a tight contest. Eagles Doc s Tavern and Lees Studio sit one point back in a three way tie for the cellar. Archies Variety posted a 1549 team total and 552 team game. Joe Lachance had a 350 triple and Bill Buzzell a 133 single.
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Archie's
Ancient bristlecone pines take root in White Mountains
Gnarled stunted bristlecone pines in California's White Mountains began pushing roots into crevices over 4,000 years ago marking one of the oldest plant lineages on earth.
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Miller Takes Relief Victory On His Night
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Stu Miller earned his 13th win of the season in a 2-1 Giants victory over the Milwaukee Braves. Miller, celebrated on Stu Miller Night before a crowd of 12,995, relieved Jim Duffalo in the eighth and helped seal the win as Orlando Cepeda homered for the Braves. Miller improves to 13-4 with nine saves as he capped a standout season.
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Title Bout At Hub Needs Only Commish Okay
Floyd Patterson and Tom McNeeley plan to sign for their November 13 heavyweight title fight at Boston Garden once the Massachusetts Boxing Commission approves. Al Bolan of Championship Sports Inc. says contracts are ready and outlines 20 percent gate share for McNeeley, a 15 round bout, a return bout clause, and title defenses within 120 days if McNeeley wins.
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Cubs Triumph Over Dodgers 5-3 Behind Cardwell Seven Strong
Don Cardwell blanked Los Angeles on four hits for eight innings after a rough first frame, securing a 5-3 win for the Cubs over the second-place Dodgers. Don Zimmer provided the decisive blow with a sixth inning home run for the go ahead run in Chicago.
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Bell’s cool retreat in early Washington home
Dr Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, had an air conditioned room in his Washington house in the early 1900s. He installed a refrigerator in the attic, packed with ice and salt, with an asbestos clad duct feeding cold air to a retreat room.
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Bangor Softball Team Protests Forfeit From State Tourney
Bangor Citi zens Utility softball club protests its elimination from the State Softball tournament in Biddeford after missing a scheduled game. The club claims they believed the next game was September 24 and cites rule 20 on forfeiture. Also in the field are Roy and Perreault Oilers of Biddeford, Chez Paree of Waterville, and the Old Town Indians as remaining contenders for the title.
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Six Teams Start TWUA Men's Tanes Circuit
The TWUA AFL-CIO men's bowling league opened with six teams on Pastime lanes. Jokers posted 1548 to claim five points over Bull Weevil. Bob Nolette had 348 and led in strings. Warriors and Pioneers each won four games, Bull Dogs top individual score of 127 by Andy Lefebvre, Pioneers four team mark at 552. Moon Men Rangers Purple Passions did not start. new team entering next week.
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Wells Warrior Opening Season With Spartans
Wells High School football opens Saturday September 23 at 1 30 p m against St Ignatius of Sanford at the Wells athletic field. Coach Vincent Trincia reports about 32 players signed for practice including 10 freshmen, with a schedule that includes games at Kittery and North Berwick and home dates against Dixfield and Eliot.
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Saco Recreation News Sneaker Hops Move to Wednesday and Thursday
Recreation director Harvey Lamontagne Jr. said this morning that the weekly sneaker hops at the Saco Recreation tennis courts will be held this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Both hops start at 7 30 p.m.
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Lamontagne and White Share Golf Prize at Riverside
Harvey Lamontagne Jr and Fern White Jr posted a best ball 69 at Riverside Country Club in a weekly state pro am. The three under par score edged a second net tied group of Doug Doane Herbert Tufts Arundel and partners Andy Manero Biddeford Saco Herschel Bates Old Orchard Beach.
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Trotters and Pacers at Rochester Fair Tonight
Rochester NH hosts a nine race trot and pace program tonight with multiple dashes for pacers and trotters across classes D2 and D1. Post time 1:30 p.m. features Race One W L H Crofton Hanover and other New England entries from Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and California showing a strong regional field.
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William Pollock Girls League Opens Season At 20th Century Lanes
The TWUA Girls League will start a new season at 20th Century lanes on Wednesday at 6 30 pm. Eight five girl teams are expected to compete with defending champs Alley Oops facing changes after losing two top bowlers. League officials request arrival 15 minutes early for rolloff details and last openings will be filled on a first come basis by contacting Nick Gillis.
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Pennant Races At A Glance
American League standings show New York at 102 49 with a .657 percent. Detroit at 91 59 .607 trails. Remaining games list New York at home and away against Baltimore Boston and Baltimore again with several doubleheaders. Detroit schedules include Los Angeles home and away trips with multiple twi night games through late September and early October.
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Schedule of National League games for Cincinnati and Los Angeles
The record lists game dates and locations for Cincinnati and Los Angeles teams in September and October. It details at home and away series against Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and others, with day numbers and notes for net results likely tied to standings.
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Dodgers Lose Ground as Cubs Rally For Victory
Dodgers fall four behind Reds after Cubs rally behind Don Zimmer and George Altman to win 5-3 in Chicago. Cardwell allowed three first‑inning runs before sustaining a late rally, while Cincinnati’s magic number drops to seven. Giants nudge past Milwaukee 3-2 on Cepeda’s ninth‑inning two‑run shot. Alou and Cepeda pace San Francisco.
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Maris Eyes Ruth Record in Orioles Series Challenge
Roger Maris, stuck on two singles in 18 tries at Memorial Stadium, must hit two home runs in three games to tie Babe Ruth’s 1927 mark. Stadium walls and Orioles pitching have curbed his power while Hurricane Esther threatens the schedule as Maris begins a two night doubleheader and chase for No. 60. Whitey Ford and Bud Daley go for the Yankees against Steve Barber and Skinny Brown for Baltimore in a pennant race driven by rain and a looming hurricane.
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Auerbach Sees Celtics Winning Fourth Straight Title
Wellesley Mass AP coach Arnold Red Auerbach says the Boston Celtics can win a fourth straight NBA title and a 11th season under his guidance despite roster changes. He cites losses of Gene Conley and the departure of Conley, with Carl Braun joining and Bob Cousy set to report later, as key challenges for 16th season preparations.
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Television Sports Bill Passes House To Aid NFL TV Deals
The House approved by voice vote a bill allowing league wide television contracts to bypass antitrust limits, applying to all major leagues but crafted for the NFL after a Philadelphia court found its CBS deal unlawful. The measure limits pro football telecasts to avoid colliding with college games and would take effect for the 1962 season if the Senate acts.
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Major League Leaders in batting and pitching stats
Major league leaders include Cash Detroit and Howard New York top batting with .359 and .324. Mantle and Maris lead runs and RBIs for New York, Kaline and Cash pace hits, and Ford leads pitching with 19 decisions and .824. Pipeline includes multiple teams with top marks in doubles triples and steals and notable edge players such as Cepeda Mays and Pinson across leagues.
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Strikeouts Koufax and Williams Lead Dodgers Pitching Duel
In Los Angeles, Sandy Koufax struck out 244 while Williams added to the dialogue against the Dodgers. The dominant duo anchored a decisive performance as the team posted a strong win.
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Ohio University Opens Fischer House for Faculty Retreats
Zaleski Ohio a century old furnished home given to Ohio University by Miss Margaret Jane Fischer stands 25 miles from Athens. The property serves as a faculty vacation spot study retreat conference hub and has hosted student weekend meetings under faculty supervision.
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