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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1961

Page

5

Ford And O'Toole Are Likely Series Starters

New York Yankees lefty Whitey Ford and Cincinnati Reds lefty Jim O'Toole are likely to start the 1961 World Series barring plan changes. Ralph Houk and Fred Hutchinson plan no more than three starters. Ralph Terry and Joey Jay expected as second-game choices. The opener is Oct. 4 at Yankee Stadium with right-handers Bill Stafford and Bob Purkey set for Oct. 7 at Crosley Field.

NEW York Whitey Ford New York Yankees Jim O'Toole Cincinnati Reds Ralph Houk Yankees Fred Hutchinson Reds Ralph Terry Joey Jay Hutchinson Yankee Stadium Bill Stafford Bob Purkey Cincinnati Crosleyield Ford O'Toole Houk Jim Coates Roland Sheldon Bud Daley Luis Arroyo Allie Reynolds Red Oe Terry Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Stafford Bob Turley The Yanks Arroyo Jim Brosnan Bill Henry Coates Ken Johnson Jim Maloney Yankee

Winston Named Captain Of KHS Cross Country Team

Ted Winston a junior has been named Kennebunk High School cross country captain. He shared the honor last year with Tom Durette who graduated in June. Jerry Rodger a sophomore was named assistant captain and is noted as one of the Ram squad’s most improved barriers. Freshmen Poole Bryant Boston Burr and Don Huff show early season promise.

Ted Winston Kennebunk High School Ted Tom Durette Jerry Rodger Jerry Ram York County Maine Rams Wells High Gorham Rodney Poole Peter Bryant Calvin Boston Peter Burr Don Huff

Fight manager guilty of paying boxing judge

New York AP report says fight manager Hymie Wallman pleaded guilty before the State Athletic Commission to giving gratuities to a boxing judge after five fights from 1954 to 1958. The commission resumed hearings and reserved decision. Wallman admitted offering up to 100 dollars after each bout, solicited by the judge after fights.

NEW York Hymie Wallman State Athletic Commission Commission Melvin Krulewitch Wallman Bert Grant Tve Grant Moses Ward Billy Kilgore Ike Chestnut Gil Cadilli Alex Miteff Willi Besmanoff Orlando Zueleta Frankie Ippolito Nino Valdez

Cerv Out Of Series After Knee Operation

New York Yankees outfielder Bob Cerv is in satisfactory condition after knee surgery on his right knee. Cartilage damage will force Cerv to miss the World Series.

NEW York Bob Cerv New York Yankees Cerv

New York Hurling Staff Has Edge In Experience

The Yankees bring World Series starter experience with Whitey Ford leading a tested rotation including Allie Reynolds and Ralph Terry. Reds counter with Jay, O'Toole, and Purkey, all lacking prior World Series play. Bullpen depth favors New York, with Arroyo and Brosnan strong in relief while Reds rely on Johnson and Maloney for late innings.

New York

Ames Men s Doubles League Week Summary at Century Lanes

League results from Century Lanes include Nan and Lees Market main castle totals, high scores by J Forcier and R Gendron, and standings across divisions. Notable team totals show Archie's Variety 1 549 and Mothsballs 508, with Rochester’s Duane Horsman defeating T J Jones in a separate match.

20Th Century Lanes Secoed i Sicconvcs Lee’s Nan & Lee Archie’s Variety O Olympia Fruit Merchant’s Exp Main Castle J. Forcier R. Gendron Afl-Cio Victor Canzano S. Myers G. Jacquesee Merchants’ League 20Th Century American Tailor Shop Phil's Cafe OS Beer Ron Gosselin’s Contractors Te Cn Cece Ccese C. Gillis R. Ouellette- Nice Archie’s Archie Conevsnezens K. Gillis Olympia Fruit Archie's Merchant’s Express

Major League Leaders Highlights

AP recap of top MLB leaders including Cepeda batting 46 homers and 142 RBIs for San Francisco, Mays 127 runs and 39 homers, Clemente 201 hits, Pinson 205 hits and 34 doubles, Robinson 123 RBIs, Wills 34 steals, Altman 12 triples, and pitching marks led by Padres 18-5 and Miller 14-5 with Koufax 269 strikeouts.

Associated Press National League Clemente Pittsburgh Pinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Robinson Cepeda Aaron Milwaukee Altman Chicago White Boyer St.Louis Wills Los Angeles Padres Miller Koufax Williams

Oilers Accept Commission Playoff Edict

The Roy and Perreault Oilers agreed to a best in three playoff with Citizens Utilities of Bangor after a state softball commission ruling. The Oilers won all five tourney games over three Sundays to claim the title despite Bangor missing a scheduled game and a series of disputed decisions.

Fred Hayes Roy Bangor Oilers Biddeford Old Town Indians Lewiston Citizens Utilities Memorial Field

Eagles meet Edward Little in big class A tilt

St Louis high flying Eagles seek to extend dominance as they host Edward Little of Auburn at Alumni Field 7 30 PM. EL Ed ward Little team led by Norm Smith Jim Wakefield and John Turcotte look to rebound after a 20 6 defeat by Cheverus while St Louis relies on Norm Trottier Charlie Bailarge Roger Sevigny and a rugged line to press for win in nine season series history with EL which the Eagles lead five three and one.

St. Louis High Flying Eagles Edward Little Auburn Sanford Eddies Cheverus St Louis Stags Steve Grenda Portland Eagles Don Keene Dennis Doyle Norm Smith Jim Wakefield John Turcotte Warren McAllister Ray Wardley Larry Labrie Jerry Hutchinson Pete Gagnon Jeff Tarr Bob Wilkinson John Walker Bob Dubuc Norm Gagnon Harold Bud White McNally Roger Chabot Don White Bob Chabot Mark Fournier Bob Cote Bangor Queen City Rams Cony Stephens Lewiston Thornton Maroon South Portland Norm Trottier Charlie Baillargeon Roger Red) Sevigny Charlie Belisle Bob Huot Ray Labrecque Norm Labbe Spike Cote Richard Dion Norm Lajeunesse Mike Guay Paul Laroche Roger St. Louis ELHS St. Louis

Maris Takes A Day Off And York Mauls Orioles

The Knights of Columbus bowling season opened with Bears and Lions tied for first after sweeps. Bears beat the Packers 1448 to 1366, Lions defeated the Colts 1391 to 1318, Eagles swept Giants 1394 to 1365, Browns edged Red Skins 1389 to 1386. Ray Gendron led with 365 triple and 132 single. In baseball, Roger Maris rested after his 60th homer as Yankees lose to Orioles 3-2. Mantle sidelined by virus. World Series run looms. Koufax struck out 269 but Los Angeles lost to Philadelphia 2-1. Dodgers tie for second as Pirates beat Giants.

Knights of Columbus Biddeford Council Bears Lions Packers Colts Eagles Giants Red Skins Browns Ray Gendron Wen Losi Besesen Lions Caavies Seskan Lions Caavies Seskan Ieeiee © 0 Pnd Co Iciscc Adveivices Fe Prod Cadvccocvesbis Eo Ceceueee Sébatac BS Ik Vce Ea Cekateaceies NS Ciocursaccess R. Gendron Associated Press Sandy Koufax al Schroll Roger Maris Maris Yankee Boston Baltimore Ralph Houk New York Yankees Orioles Mantle Yanks Red Sox

Baseball Leaders And Highlights From The American League

At bats show Cash of Detroit with 355 and Howard of New York with 353. Mantle and Maris lead runs with 131 and 130 respectively. Maris also tops RBIs at 141, Gentile follows with 140. Hits crown goes to B Robinson of Baltimore at 190 and Kaline of Detroit at 189. Kaline holds 40 doubles while Kubek trails at 38. Wood of Detroit adds 14 triples.

Cash Detroit Howard New York Mantle Maris Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Kaline Kubek Wood

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT AROUND THE WORLD RESULTS

Manila Auburn Coast land stopped Army Wonder Boy Philip pines. Ronnie Jones defeated Kid Pie Tates in Philippines. Herman Carroll knocked out Fred Evans in Little Rock. Chicago defeated Tony Tate in Philippines.

Manila Auburn Flash) Copeland Flint Mich Army Wonder Boy Philippines Ronnie Jones Chicago Kid Pie Tates Little Rock Ark Herman Carroll Fred Evans Memphis Tenn

Koufax Sets NL Strikeout Mark in Loss to Phillies

In a 2-1 defeat, Sandy Koufax fanned seven to raise his season total to 269 and break Christy Mathewson’s longtime NL record. Al Schroll worked eight innings of no hit ball before a two hitter and 10-4 win over Cleveland. Danny Murphy, Cubs rookie outfielder, belted homers in his first two at bats as Chicago beat St. Louis 5-2.

Maris Mantle Yankees Steve Barber Yogi Berra Jim Gentile Bill Stafford Johnny Powell Orioles Koufax Phillies Christy Mathewson New Cleveland Detroit Kansas Ciy Rocky Colavito Norm Cash Bubba Morton Jim Pagliaroni Boston Chicago Los Angeles Angels Washington Associated Press Sandy Koufax Dodgers al Schroll Phils Schroll Indians Danny Murphy Cubs Cardinals

Baseball leaders arc through the season standings

Key leaders include Maris and Mantle of New York with home runs and Aparicio of Chicago plus Howser of Kansas City with stolen bases. Ford of New York tops 254 innings pitched for 15 plus decisions, Terry of New York 153 strikeouts and Pascual of Minnesota 214 strikeouts.

Lumpe Kansas City Keough Washington Maris New York Mantle Aparicio Chicago Howser Ford Terry Pascual Minnesota

Pro Grid Stars Ordered To Active Duty

Three first year stars from the St. Louis Cardinals are ordered to report to Ft. Chaffee Arkansas by October 2. Taz Anderson Bob DeMarco and Ernie McMillan join Dick Schafrath and Lamar McHan in the NFL affected by the defense buildup.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals National Football League U.S Ft. Chaffe Ark Taz Anderson Bob Demarco Ernie McMillan Dick Schafrath Cleveland Browns Lamar McHan Baltimore Colts Schafrath Browns McHan American Football League Jack Kemp Ron Mix San Diego Chargers AFL Army Reserve Center Ft. Rosecrans Kemp

Liston Trial Focuses on Park Incident

Sonny Liston the No 1 heavyweight contender under suspension faces trial today in Philadelphia on a charge tied to an incident in Fairmount Park last June. Liston and companion Isaac Cooper allegedly stopped a woman motorist, with all three noted as Negro.

Philadelphia Sonny Liston Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Fairmount Park Las Liston Isaac Cooper Cooper

Union City boxing notes from a Passaic match

A terse report lists Tommy Alon gi from Union City New Jersey and a 192 weight, competing at Tic Tondo in Passaic New Jersey with an 190 entry from Suffern New York, totaling four participants.

Union City N.J Tommy Alongi Passaic Attic Tondo Suffern N.Y

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