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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1962

Page

7

Wells Warriors Stunned by Spartans in South York league defeat

St Ignatius dominated Wells with a 27 0 victory at Sanford on Saturday as the Spartans built a 14 0 halftime lead and pulled away with two third quarter scores. Key plays included a 40 yard interception return by Fan Be the clinching two touchdowns by Mathieu and Cote. Wells threats faded after penalties near the Spartans eight yard line. Players noted include Coombs Bridges Ahern Piirainen Alexandre with strong defensive efforts by Allaire.

Wells Warriors St. Ignatius Sanford Spartans Eto Cange Bob Allaire Wells Don Bridges Barry Coombs Coombs Bridges Bob Ahern Dale Piirainen Bob Alexandre Warriers Wells Erobeo Coombs Popu Tors Voncces Mathieu Cote Allaire Carignan Curran Aceto Morang

Modern Thief Of Bags Takes Over Top Rung

Maury Wills, Dodgers shortstop, heads to Los Angeles with his 97th stolen base of the season, aiming to surpass Ty Cobb’s 1915 modern single season mark. He stole second twice against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, boosting his pace in the 122-? rout as Frick’s ruling requires Cobb-like 154 decisions to count the record.

Cobb Wills Charlie Jones ST. Louis Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodger Ty Cobb St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium Gers Ford Frick

Patterson Liston Fight Draws Maine Greatest Crowd

In Portland fans expect a sellout crowd of 4000 at the Exposition Building for Floyd Patterson defending his heavyweight title against Sonny Liston. The event will be broadcast from Comiskey Park Chicago about 10 30 p m with doors opening at nine. Tickets available all day Tuesday at the Exposition building. The 300 square foot screen will display the fight. Fans from Bangor Presque Isle Kittery Biddeford Rumford and other Maine towns have ordered tickets.

Portland Maine Exposition Building Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Portland Arena Brooklyn Philadelphia Comiskey Park Chicago Pine Tree State Bangor Presque Isle Kittery Biddeford Rumford

Tigers Seagulls Set Friday Clash At Waterhouse Field

Biddeford High School announces a Friday 7 30 p m game between the Tigers and Seagulls at Waterhouse Field. The Tigers enter 1 1 while Seagulls opened with a decisive win over Morse at Bath.

Old Orchard Beach Biddeford High School Art Descoteaux Seagulls Tigers Waterhouse Field Morse High Bath

President's Name Triggers Call to Mrs Kennedy

In Athens, AP reports a joke turns real when Mrs. Henry Kennedy is told to call someone and the caller asks to speak with Mrs. Roosevelt. The quip about the president’s name leads to an unexpected phone contact at night.

Athens Aia Henry Kennedy

Mike Condon Leads Rams to 18 2 Victory Over Exeter

Veteran Kennebunk halfback Mike Condon scored twice and sparked a second half rally as the Rams beat Exeter New Hampshire 18 to 2 on their field. Bob Reid sprinted 68 yards for a clinching TD after Condon moved the ball from danger. Exeter briefly led in the second half but a safety and a late blocked punt were nullified by penalties as Kennebunk sealed the win.

Kennebunk Mike Condon Rams Exeter N. H Condon Bruce Ferguson Bob Reid Grim Aeae Oe Kody K. Wakefield Pinkham Gould McGaughey Stroller Crown Gilmore Perry R. Swasey Eagleson Costa Reid A. Bastinelli E. Bastinelli Gossane

Fear Of Weapons Puts Restraint On Man

James Marlow argues that history shows humans rely on weapons to achieve ends, yet nuclear age restraint is emerging. He cites Cold War tensions with the United States and Russia over Cuba, Greece, and Europe, noting fear of global annihilation could force new, reasoned arrangements for coexistence.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Southeast Asia Russia Greece Turkey Europe West Berlin Cuba Congress India Goa Kennedy Senate Western Hemisphere Monroe United States Truman

LaCroix Winner In Camp Ellis Deer Shoot Feature

Joe La Croix of Old Orchard Beach won the Camp Ellis Red and Gun club deer shoot and received a 22 caliber pistol for high score. Arthur Dubois also earned a special prize. several chickens were won in the 22 chicken shoot. Two shoots are set for October 8 and 21 from 8 am to 5 pm with grounds refreshments. Melvin Littlefield, age 17, won the chicken shoot for the second year, shooting left handed due to a disabled right hand.

Camp Ellis Red and Gun Club Joe LaCroix Old Salt Road Old Orchard Beach Arthur Dubois Melvin Littlefield

Stravinsky To Tour Russia On Homeland Return

Igor Stravinsky returns to his homeland for a Russian tour marking his 80th birthday and a cultural exchange after decades abroad. He will conduct concerts in Moscow and Leningrad near his birthplace, meeting figures like Xenia Stravinsky and reflecting on his ties to Rimsky Korsakov and Diaghilev amid a thaw in Soviet arts policy.

Moscow Igor Feodorovich Stravinsky West Robert Frost Frost Kennedys White House Russia Khrushchev Benny Goodman Goodman Benny Leningrad Xenia Stravinsky St. Petersburg Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Novodevichy Oranienbaum

Storing Giblets For Broth From Broiler-Fryers

If you save chicken giblets while using broiler fryers you can store them in your freezer for a couple of months and then use the whole batch to make chicken broth.

Ogunquit Diner Destroyed In Sunday Fire

Fire last night destroyed the Sterling diner on U S Route 1 Ogunquit as firemen fought to control the blaze. The Ogunquit Volunteer Fire Department confined the fire to the diner with help from a 75 foot ladder truck and calm winds. Owner Michael Nicholas cited an oil burner in the cellar as a possible cause and said the restaurant closed at 9 a m with neighbors reporting the fire at 10 30.

Sterling Ogunquit Ony Michael Nicholas Fast Wind Motor Lodge Nichols Nicholas Nichols Route 1

UM Homecoming Committee Named for 1952 Activities

A 20 member Homecoming Committee at the University of Maine was appointed by President Lloyd H Elliott to plan the 1952 Homecoming events. The program includes the Maine vs New Hampshire football game at 1 30 pm Saturday at Alumni Field. Members include students William Chandler Paul Graves Jr Louise Ellis and faculty Samuel Sezak chair M Eileen Cassidy Theodore Curtis Kenneth Fobes Vincent Hartgen Stuart Haskell Jr Nelson Jones Alpheus Lyon Francis McGuire Barry Millett Velma Oliver Winston Pullen Jean Spearin David Trafford William Wells T Russell Woolley Margaret Mollison and others from the General Alumni Association.

William Wells General T. Russell Woolley Margaret Mollison

Republicans Back United Nations Bond Vote Split

Washington report notes a 256 to 134 House approval of United Nations bond funding amid GOP unity on the need for international engagement. Walter Judd urged U S purchase of half the $200 million bonds while Michigan Republicans Ford and Broomfield split their Foreign Affairs vote but supported passage after a recommittal failed.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington Sage House of the United Nations Eisenhower Republican Party United Nations Walter Judd Minnesota GOP House Policy Committee U.N. General Assembly World Court Michigan Gerald Ford, Jr Grand Rapids William S. Broomfield Royal Oak House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress General Assembly Congo Gaza Strip Cuba United States Gaza Maine Peter Garland Stanley Tupper Tupper Garland

Dessert Recipe Card For Gourmet Gatherings

Quick dessert idea mixes sliced apricot with preserves and brandy, spooned over sponge cake squares. Top with vanilla ice cream and serve immediately. Keep apricot preserves and brandy on hand on a kitchen shelf, cake and ice cream in the freezer for instant semifreezer service.

Incumbents Breaks Over Opponents In Election Year

Washington Bureau notes incumbents gain advantages beyond delaying Congress. Free mailing rights, staff, and media access let lawmakers campaign year round. Reports, press releases, and questionnaires all bolster visibility. Braulio Baeza ends win drought with big Labor Day weekend wins, earning salaries and fees.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington House Congress Homestown

Official business or campaign mail in election year

The speaker notes that franked mail is intended for official business and that members may stamp campaign letters as well. In an election year, the line between official duties and campaign activity appears blurred, prompting scrutiny of spending and usage in the home district.

Beach GOP Fund Drive Captains Picked

Richard E. Valentino, finance chairman of the Old Orchard Beach Republican Town committee, has appointed captains to serve on the Maine Republican Finance drive in the resort area. The drive ends October 20 with a county quota of $600 for Old Orchard Beach. Captains include Mrs. Mildred B. Leonard in districts 1 and 2, Mrs. Edith Gonneville in district 3, Mrs. Helen Cummings and Leslie Eastman in district 4, and Mrs. Effie Ross and Donald Jones in district 5. They will contact Republicans or accept contributions to Valentino or the captains.

Richard E. Valentino Old Orchard Beach Republican Town Committee Captaing T Maine Republican Valentino Mildred B. Leonard Edith Gonneville Helen Cums Mings Leslie Eastman Effie Ross Donald Jones

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