Yankees Clinch 25th American League Pennant
The Yankees clinched the AL pennant after a 4-3 win over the Red Sox, riding a nine game win streak since a poor stretch and aided by Cleveland's 4-0 blanking of Chicago. The pennant marks the 25th in 40 years, with World Series set to open October 5 in Pittsburgh. Ralph Terry pitched the deciding victory with help from Luis Arroyo.
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Rams Fall to Paris in 33 13 Setback
Paris high built a 33 13 win over Kennebunk despite a late Rams TD by Wakefield. Swan scored twice for Paris while Averill Carey Haley and others contributed. Kennebunk answered early with a 7 0 start but Paris tied before halftime and pulled away in the second half.
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Holy Name League Opens 29th Season at Pastime Lanes
The Holy Name league begins its 29th season tonight at Pastime lanes at 8 15 with four five man teams. It is the oldest league in the Twin Cities dating to 1931. Veterans Walter Stebbins and Frank Care still compete, underscoring enduring participation in the sport.
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Nick Gillis Smashes Bowling Mark at Century Lanes
Former state champion Nick Gillis rolled a 1224 total for 10 strings at Century Lanes, with Herve Paul aiding to a 702 five game score. He achieved multiple high marks this year including 1300 and 1313 totals, totaling 367 extra pins from 10 strikes and 40 spares.
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Rochambeau Loses State Snowshoe Club Final to Montagnard
Le Montagnard of Lewiston defeated Rochambeau 10 to 4 in the state snowshoe club softball final at Memorial Field. Rochambeau opened with a four-run cushion before Montagnard's seven-run third inning, with Art Descoteaux surrendering two hits for the Montagnards. Preliminary rounds had Pastime of Lewiston outlasting Voltigeur of Biddeford 18 17, and Montagnard advancing past Pastime 17 6 in the semifinals.
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Ted Williams Final Season At Fenway As Yawkey Confirms
Boston 4 3 loss to New York caps Williams final season claim. Yawkey confirms Williams will become batting instructor at Red Sox spring training with unknown duties. Fenway Park crowd 32 420 watches tense finish as franchise paces pennant chase.
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Tigers Fall To Gulls In 31st Straight Defeat
Old Orchard Beach clinched its 31st consecutive Maine schoolboy victory, defeating Biddeford 38 20. Biddeford showed early promise with a 6 point start but the Seagulls answered through Gene Beaumont and Jimmy Timmons to lead 19 6 at the first horn.
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National Football League Opens 41st Grid Season
The NFL opened its 41st season with star quarterbacks including Bob Layne leading the Steelers to a 35-28 win over the Cowboys. Layne surpassed Sammy Baugh in career passing yards as Unitas extended his TD game streak to 38. Other openers featured the Colts 20 0 over Washington and the Giants 21 19 over the 49ers in San Francisco.
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Bombers Start Pin Season With Big Win Over Scarborough
The 20th Century Lanes Bombers opened the 1960-61 York Cumberland league season with a 1 636 to 1 571 victory over Scarborough. Bombers top scorers were Jerry Forcier 356 and Nick Gillis 352 while Tony Kosky led Scarborough with 396.
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Respectable Beats Stuttgart Social Page Party
Stuttgart Daily Leader society editor describes a country club party as a beat niques gathering. The piece portrays a respectable, lively social scene with guests mingling and enjoying the evening.
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Honest Payment? Wisconsin Judge Sets Wedding Fee
In Waukesha a groom asked Judge David L. Dancey for his fee after completing a marriage. The judge replied with a line about whatever it's worth, and the groom shook hands and walked away.
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Robert Frost Wins Four Pulitzers for Poetry
The renowned poet Robert Frost has earned four Pulitzer Prizes in poetry with his 1939 victories marking a major milestone in American letters.
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Thornton Battled Lewiston In Tough Upset Bid
Lewiston defeated Thornton Academy 26 to 12 at Thornton Academy athletic field as Lewiston’s backfield led by Caux and Durgin pushed past a spirited TA squad. Sophomore Deis McNabb sparked Thornton with a TD pass and a key interception though Lewiston maintained the lead in the final period.
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Huot and Saucier Qualify for TV Bowling Finals
Al Huot tops Don Saucier by 1100 to 1097 at Pas time lanes to secure a spot in the TV finals. Saucier earned another finals berth by winning the preliminary roll-off at Sanford yesterday. The finals land at Congress Square lanes in Portland next Friday with all finalists appearing on TV in order of finish. The winner faces state champion Chris Anton on Channel 13 the following Saturday.
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