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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1960

Page

5

Chisox Hang On Yankees Heels In AL Race

The Yankees won their seventh straight beating Boston 5 1 as Wynn earned his 284th victory and 46th shutout while Chicago won and kept pace. Baltimore fell to Washington 4 0 and Stobbs pitched a complete game for the Orioles. Kansas City defeated Detroit 4 1 as Garver allowed four hits.

Associated Press White Sox Wynn New York Yankees Yankees Boston Cleveland New York Chicago Orioles Washington Chuck Stobbs Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Ned Garver Bill Muffett Don Buddin Hector Lopez Lall Roger Maris Turley Shantz Ted Kluszewski Minnie Minoso RBI Minoio Frank Funk Stan Johnson Minnie Stubbs The Birds

Fans debate weekly grid picks amid college football fever

The article notes rising interest in football with local games, a guest predictor offering picks, and warnings that the columnist is not responsible for the guest selections. It covers other sports notes, prison basketball plans, and a nostalgic memory from Scarborough Downs.

Twin Cities Allan L. Robbins Maine State Thomaston Donald B. Chase Fleetwood

Jackie Nichols Returns in Portland Semifinal Showdown

Richmond boxer-wrestler Jackie Nichols meets Bristol Conn. newcomer Tony Altimore in the semifinals of a Portland arena A A mat card at the Expo Building. Nichols, 218 pounds, aims to reassert himself as he eyes winter city bookings while Altimore, a former lifeguard and weightlifter, has recently moved to New England. The best of three falls within 45 minutes. Kowalski vs Calhoun for the world heavyweight title follows.

Portland Jackie Nichols Richmond Tony Altimore Bristol Conn Exposition Building Nichols Jackie Altimore New York New Jersey New England Vern Gagne Hans Schmidt Killer Kowalski Haystack Calhoun

Caron Extends Lead in Valticeur Shuffleboard Tourney

Yvon Caron won two more matches this week at the Valticeur club event to hold a commanding 11 wins and 3 losses. Fern Marcotte and Emile Picard share second with 86 points, while Joseph Pelletier stands at 7 wins and 7 losses in 14 games as others in the event trail with scattered results.

Yvon Caron Valticeur Shufflboard Fern Marcotte Emile Picard Joseph Pelletier

Eagles Rout Cheverus 31-0 Behind St. Louis Power

The undefeated Class A Eagles mauled Cheverus of Portland 31-0 at St. Louis Alumni Field after a scoreless first quarter. Dick Fontaine and Ray Labrecaue sparked the attack with late touchdowns aided by stout defense holding Cheverus to six first downs and 80 rushing yards. St. Louis seeks a fourth straight win against South Portland next Saturday.

St. Louis High School Cheverus High School of Portland St. Louis Alumni Field Eagles Cheverus Dick Gendron Ray Labrecaue Tve Dick Fontaine Eagle St. Louis Bob Huot Jackie Mercier Biddeford Charley Baillargeon South Portland Alumni Field

Top Sulky Pilot Franklin Smith Leads Rochester Fair Standings

Arthur Frankie Smith of Saco tops the Rochester New Hampshire Fair standings through Wednesday with a one point margin over Maine driver Al Langille Jr of Lewiston. The Jesse Brown Memorial trophy will be given after tonight’s races to the driver with the most points.

Arthur Frankie) Smith Saco Rochester N. H Maine al Langille, Jr Lewiston Jesse Brown Smith Langille Javis Gerry Wake Lee

Pro Football and College Football Scores Reported

The Associated Press lists NFL results with St Louis 43 over Los Angeles 21 and New York 28 over Denver 24, Buffalo 13 over Boston 0. College games show Iowa State 44 over Detroit 21 and Denver 28 over Washington State 26.

St. Louis Los Angeles New York Denver Buffalo Boston Iowa State Detroit Wash. State San Jose Brigham Young Drake Missouri Miss Southern Hardin-Simmons

Weekend High School Football Matches

Lewiston High School faces Thornton Academy this afternoon at Thornton Athletic Field Saco at 1 30. Kennebunk High meets Paris High this afternoon in South Paris at 2. Old Orchard Beach plays Biddeford at Waterhouse Field Biddeford tonight at 7 50.

St. Louis Cheverus Lewiston Thornton Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Kennebunk Lewiston High School Thornton Academy Thornton Athletic Field Saco Kennebunk High School Paris High School South Paris

Detroit-Gene Gresham Defeats Godh in Bout

Detroit fighter Gene Gresham, 139, outpoints Lahouari Godh, 140%, in a match cited in the Detroit Want Ads. Other bouts listed include Chico Dorsey, Hank Thurman, Auburn Copeland, and Melbourne Copeland defeating respective opponents in Philadelphia Chester Modesto Flint and Australia contests.

Detroit Gene Gresham Lahouari Godh Algeria Philadelphia Chico Dorsey Chester Steve Traitz Modesto Calif Hank Thurman Lalo Lozano San Jose Melbourne Auburn Copeland Flint Mich George Bracke Australia

Thornton Cops First Harrier Meet Of The Season

Thornton academy opened its cross country season with a triangular win over Cape Elizabeth and Buxton High at Buxton. Johnny Parola won the race in 12 minutes 10 seconds on the new 2.2 mile course. Other finishers include Atwater and Center from Thornton and runners from Cape Elizabeth and Buxton.

Scarborough Downs Old Orchard Beach Hollywood Boris Oldtown Hill Farm Florence Dibble Boris Dibble New York City Atlantic City N. J Country Jay Calumet Dubuque Joseph D. Knight Reading Mass Rip Hanover Rockingham Biddle Peter Marrisheet Burlingame Thornton Academy Cape Elizabeth High School Buxton High School Buxton Thornton Cape Elizabeth Johnny Parola Parola P. Atwater Center Russ Nickerson Mosely Halla Seavers Sheehan Wilson LeBlanc Bancroft Shepard Young Kimball

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