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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1962

Page

6

Bear Bryant Faces Tulane Doubts Before Key Week

Alabama’s Bear Bryant, famed for his dour presence, remains unenthused about his No. 1 Crimson Tide facing Tulane. Alabama opened with a 35-0 win over Georgia while Tulane fell 6-3 to Stanford. Tonight Virginia Military visits Richmond and top programs including Ohio State Michigan State Texas Air Force Rice Oregon Kentucky Georgia Tech USC Notre Dame Oklahoma clash nationally.

Associated Press Paul Bryant Alabama Crimson Tide Tulane the Bear Georgia Stanford Virginia Military Richmond Ohio State Michigan State North Carolina Texas Texas Tech Air Force Penn State Rice Louisiana State Kentucky Mississippi Georgia Tech Florida Southern California Southern Methodist Missouri Minnesota Notre Dame Oklahoma Syracuse Army New York South Carolina Duke Tulsa Arkansas Illinois Washington

Campbell Aims for Tigers Pennant After Promotion

AP reports Detroit Tigers general manager Jim Campbell, 28, pledges gradual, orderly changes to improve a fifth-place club toward a pennant. Campbell succeeds Rick Ferrell, retains Ferrell as player evaluator, and emphasizes progress before promising ultimate success.

Detroit Jim Campbell Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Campbell Tigers Yankees Rick Ferrell Ferrell Saidampbell Ohio State

Mare Collette Tops SLAA Preseason Rolloff at 20th Century

Mare Collette won the pre season SLAA handicap rolloff at 20th Century lanes with a 383 total over three games. A field of 36 bowlers competed. L Thompson took second with 382 and 69 bonus pins, while R Cressey and R Danis finished third and fourth. The league opens next Thursday at G. M. Collette.

Mare Collette Collette Biddeford High L. Thompson Thompson R. Cressey R. Danis G. M. Collette R. Fournier M. Peterson A. Petrin S. Gagnon H Neault R. Petit L. Baril

Willie Mays Comical Walk Ends Giants’ Pennant Hope

SAN FRANCISCO AP Willie Mays took a long walk in the sixth inning as St Louis beat San Francisco 7-4 with the Giants two games behind the Dodgers for the league pennant. Mays doubled in Matty Alou and, after a base hit, started toward center field thinking the inning was over, was tagged out on a misread play. Manager Alvin Dark called it a lapse as third base coach Whitey Lockman offered no clear explanation.

SAN Francisco Willie Mays Willie Oatsville Giants St. Louis Los Angeles Houston Dodgers Mays Matty Alou Orlando Cepeda Gene Oliver Ken Boyer Cepeda Whitey Lockman Alvin Dark

Ladies Summer Bowling League Awards Prizes

The Ladies Summer bowling league holds its banquet at Wonderbar Steakhouse Saturday at 6. The Jinx team edged the Wild Cats to win the league crown while Tigers finished third, followed by Pep Pins, Five Jacks, and Twisters. Wildcats won team total and team single cash. Doris Montpas top individual bowler with 98, high average Joan Dallaire 337, high triple Priscilla Guertin 133, high single. Lorraine Ket chum to receive top handicap rolloff prize. Nick Gillis of 20th Century Lanes to preside as master of ceremonies.

Wonderbar Jinx Wildcats Tigers Doris Montpas Joan Dallaire Priscilla Guertin Lorraine Ketchum Nick Gillis Bolts B. Emerson Knights OF Columbus Giants Packers Browns Bears Eagles Lions Redskins Seeman N. Gillis SLAA Bluebirds Eenewe Blue Jays Canaries Robins CFL Sparrows TWUA Afl-Cio Victor Canzano Lea R. Murphy Daugters C. Lor Anger R. Mur Dreamers Henner Enneene 20Th Century Binette's Barbers Sear Foss Metal Saco Hardware J. Soulard P. Tanguay Souliere P. Tanguay Bull’s Genesi's 20Th Century Ladies Metro Body Shop Ewe Weewne Test Boy's Market Records Jets Dominoes Genest Goofers H. Neault Peter Ererenee R. Genest iStrikers R. Morel R. More Shiwadees Aes J. Verville H. Labbe J. Moul Soak Rainbow Tavern Beam House J. Neault

Athletics Need Letter of Support at Turnstiles

Kansas City owner Charles Finley urged for a new stadium and stronger fan support after a three party meeting with Kansas City officials and AL executives led by Joe Cronin. Finley insisted he has not requested a move and stressed the team will stay in Kansas City in 1963 and likely 1964, but warned he may sell if attendance and backing do not improve.

Boston Kansas City Athletics Charles Finley Finley Kansas City Joe Cronin

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Figures

A compact recap of top leaders: batting leaders include Runnels with .326 and Mantle at .322 needing nine more appearances to qualify for the batting title. runs led by Siebern and Pearson with 113. RBI led by Killebrew with 121 and Siebern with 115. hits led by Richardson at 206 and Lumpe with 193. Pitching leaders show Stigman 12-5 and Donovan 20-9. strikeouts led by Pascual with 199 and Bunning with 178.

Associated Press Runnels Boston Mantle New York Siebern Kansas City Pearson Los Angeles Killebrew Minnesota Richardson Lumpe Robinson Chicago Yastrzemski Cimoli Clinton Cash Detroit Aparicio Hinton Washington Stigman Donovan Cleveland Pascual Bunning

St Francis College Soccer Opens Season Against Maritime

St Francis college sails into action with a 32 man squad led by seniors Bill Magee John Peterson and John McCabe facing Massachusetts Maritime Academy at Buard Bay Saturday under new coach James Beaudry. Freshmen Frank Romeo and Ray Hearn expected to start or see early action in forward duty.

St. Francis College Massachusetts Maritime Academy James Beaudry Bill Magee John Peterson John McCabe Buard’s Bay William Sutton Beaudry Robert Struck Peter Chavonelle Lawrence Pristavec Kevin Finnerty Merrill Seney Peter Murphy Conrad Gagnon Michael McInerney Robert Sheehan Richard Maheux Richard Check Frank Romeo Ray Hearn Bradford-Durfee Gordon College New England Nasson College Gorham State Teachers College Farmington State Teachers College Babson Institute

Pennant Races In A Nutshell

The standings show Los Angeles with 101 wins and 58 losses, a .638 winning percentage, followed by San Francisco at 99 and 60 for a .623. Remaining schedule includes three home games for Los Angeles against St. Louis and three home games for San Francisco against Houston, with no away games listed.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B Los Angeles San Francisco St. Louis Houston

Major League Stars Rally In Cardinals Win Over Giants

Gene Oliver and Stan Musial paced a 7-4 Cardinals victory over San Francisco with Oliver delivering a double and a decisive three run homer while Musial collected five singles in five trips. Jim Umbricht worked four innings of scoreless relief to keep Dodgers from clinching a tie for the NL pennant as the Colts beat Los Angeles 8-6.

Associated Press Gene Oliver Stan Musial Cardinals San Francisco Oliver Musial Jim Umbricht Colts Dodgers Los Angeles Giants Cards Dennis Bennett Philadelphia Phils Chicago Early Wynn Chicago White Sox Yankees New York Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City Detroit Washington Boston Sandy Koufax Ed Roebuck Larry Sherry Houston Rin Perranoski Umbricht Billy O'Dell Ray Washburn St. Louis Washburn O'Dell Rigley Field Bennett Cubs Tony Taylor Roy Sievers Phillies Clay Dalrymple

Strikeouts by Drysdale and Koufax Shine in LA duel

Los Angeles pitchers Drysdale and Koufax posted impressive strikeout totals as the Dodgers dominated in a high punch game. Drysdale fanned 223 while Koufax rang up 216, highlighting a dramatic mound showdown and strong team offense.

Drysdale Los Angeles Koufax

Trotters Pacers at Sentinel Racing Card Night

The Sentinel lists a 7 30 p m start with eight races across classes C and D, pace and trot events offering purses from 300 to 400 dollars. Notable entrants include Nimble Knight, Pay Chuck, Goldie's Comet, Here We R, Borderview Prince and Addison Hanover with drivers such as D Cote, N Watson, J Gerry and S Churchill.

Sentinel Beth G. Carter Dynamic Son P. Bubier Martin Direct I. Foster Nimble Knight D. Cote Lady Pointer G. Fitch Brown B. Bramble Dinah C N. Watson Buddy T Wyn A. Sears Ginger Todd B. Smith Billy C G. Washburn Lacona Boy J. Richardson Pawnee Queen A. Beaton Purtell Hanover F. Harmon Spencer Wyn W. Strout E. Britt N. Murray J. Gerry Ozzie Hermes Spud L. Norton F. Smith Shower Bolt Pay Chuck Zana Witt Ray Renard W. Collins Highland Rogue H. Renaud Goldie’s Comet R. Truitt Sam H. McKenney Willomb R. Wing, Jr Sandy Dandy Ellan iWillis N. W R. McCaleb Chickoyotter Red V. Baglivio Chockoyotte David J. Gerry Volo Tommy Susan Abbot E. Pierson Port of Call W. McLean Barbra Boots F. Inman Nelo Star B. Nelson Ellen Glow H. Bond Knight Crockett Paula's Boy Foster Lu Ben Targo G. Pratt Farley Hanover Gem McElwyn R. Smith Watchim Julie L. M. Buckle Dewey Pal Bishop Cathy Dale M. Mosher You Mite Casa Crain A. Langille Star Too R. Smith True Linn J. Hanson Scotch Titan R. Dagor Ed S. Hoyt Miss Benedict R. Carr Borderview Prince W. Wagg Ginn Hy Wilma Miss Gideon B. Mghee Lehigh Valley D. Carlisle Addison Hanover S. Churchill

Baseball Standings and Results From Weekend Schedule

Standings show New York leading with 94 591, Minnesota 88 71, Los Angeles 85 73, Chicago 84 75, Cleveland 82 76, Baltimore 77 82, Boston 75 83, Kansas City 72 87, Washington 59 100. Thursday pennant clinched. scheduled games included Kansas City at Detroit and Baltimore at Minnesota among others. Scores: Philadelphia 7 Chicago 0. St. Louis 7 San Francisco 4. Houston 8 Los Angeles 6. New York at Chicago. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee. Philadelphia at Cincinnati. St. Louis at Los Angeles. Houston at San Francisco.

New York Sonny Liston Sonny Green Bay Chicago Packers Bears Willie Galimore Charley Bivins Rick Casaves Mike Ditka Baltimore Detroit Lions Milt Plum Colts Johnny Unitas Pittsburgh Giants Bobby Layne Philadelphia Cleveland Eagles Browns Jurgensen McDonald-Retzlaff Jimmy Brown Tom Wilson Dallas Los Angeles Cowboys Eddie LeBaron Don Perkins Rams Jon Arnett St. Louis Washington Bobby Mitchell Crow Etcheverry San Francisco Minnesota 49Ers John Brodie Vikings W. L. Pet. G.B Errr Boston Cellee Kansas City Boston Cincinnati Milwaukee iSt. Louis Houston Chcheo

Biddeford Minor Loop Elects Officers for Year

Election and installation of officers for the Biddeford Minor League occurred at St Andrew Parish hall with Lionel St Louis as installing officer. Elected leaders include Robert Provencher president Raoul LaBranche vice president Frederick DeRocher secretary Leo Lemire treasurer Conrad Huot store chairman and Louis Maurice equipment and uniform manager. Notices of the next meeting will be mailed to members parents and others and the date will be publicized in the newspaper.

Biddeford St. Andrew Parish Hall Lionel St. Louis Robert Provencher Raoul LaBranche Frederick DeRocher Leo Lemire Conrad Huot Louis Maurice

Dodgers Grit, Colts Edge Past in NL Pennant Race

In a tense late season duel the Colts defeated the Dodgers 8-6 in Los Angeles as San Francisco and St. Louis won elsewhere, keeping LA two games ahead with two to go. Oliver and Musial fueled the Cards while Koufax showed form despite the loss. Bennett tossed five-hitter for the Phillies in a 7-0 win over Chicago.

Don Saucier Takes On Choroszy In Title Tilt

The first Twin City title match of the season pits champion Don Saucier against challenger Chick Choroszy at Pastime lanes this Saturday at 5 30 PM. Saucier has defeated many challengers, including Choroszy, but the challenger won the first 10 strings at their last meeting and could pose a strong test.

Don Saucier Chick Choroszy Includin Choroszy

Team Totals and Records From Local Gym Meet

Readable lines show team totals, singles and triples for Blue Eyes Four Hits and Pin Pals The Flops and others. Notable entries include J Soulard 322 E Harper 122 R Nolette 374 and C Gillis 147 plus mothers and daughters scores with R Murphy 374 and 132 for singles.

Auk Ase Uaetanes Sammnins Cisnecdarie Duab

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