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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1962
Page
5
Lewiston reports a promoter group led by Omer Gauvin plans a professional boxing event at the Central Maine Youth Center in October. The exact date is not set, with rumors of additional Portland and Bangor shows tied to Sam Silverman, Boston promoter, as boxing buzz continues.
Pro boxing event in Hartford features established pro boxers with Maine fighters on the supporting card. Willie Pep may be referee for the main event as proceeds go to CMYC. Amid talk of recent title bout, fans are urged to consider the good their purchases have done toward back taxes for some fighters. Tomorrow ends inland fishing for game fish, but the Maine legislature extended the season in three counties.
The note details Maine October hunting and fishing openings with open-water rules, upcoming field days at Goodwins Mills and Camp Ellis, a fall shooting schedule at Blue Hill, and the final Camp Ellis date. It also previews daily picks for local games, a transfer controversy involving Don Huot and St. Louis to Biddeford, and a retro look at a 1917 bowling memory.
New York AP report says 42 year old right-hander and Chicago White Sox veteran Disappointed by a 3-1 loss to the Yankees in Los Angeles he leaves for a meeting of player representatives and won’t rejoin the team this season. He stood 7-15 this year after a two hitter through six innings before Joe Pepitone’s two run homer tied and New York won in the eighth.
DETROIT AP Eddie Lopat 44 will replace Hank Bauer as manager of the Kansas City Athletics after Bauer resigned citing lack of direction from owner Charles O Finley. Lopat joined this year as pitching coach and inked a deal through 1963 and 1964 seasons. Finley, promising a first division finish, said Bauer and coach Jo Jo White resigned amid ownership turmoil and staff reshuffles in Kansas City.
The NFLs oldest rivalry renews as the Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears in a key 2-0 showdown that could shape the Western Conference standings. Washington, NY Giants, Dallas and others also vie for position as league action spreads across the schedule.
Thornton Academy hosts Lewiston High School this afternoon at 1 30 at Thornton Academy athletic field Saco Brief evening games include Biddeford versus Old Orchard Beach at Waterhouse Field Biddeford at 7 30 and Bridgton against Wells at Bridgton tonight with limited available details
The Dodgers, holding a four game lead last Monday, have dropped four of five while San Francisco won three of four, shrinking their margin to one game. Charley James drove in the decisive 10th inning run for the Giants in a 3-2 win over the Dodgers. In the AL, the Yankees edged Chicago 7-3 as Early Wynn neared 300 wins. Minnesota, Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati also won. The Dodgers' doubleheader at Cleveland was rained out.
Pete Runnels of the Boston Red Sox may virtually clinch a second American League batting title by not playing. He holds a seven point edge over Mickey Mantle entering the final week with Boston three games left. Mantle would need an extraordinary series to overtake him if Runnels rests.
Los Angeles Dodgers slip further in the pennant race after a 3-2 extra innings loss to the St Louis Cardinals. Manager Walt Alston, under pressure, faces a tight stretch with six games left in the season as the Giants loom in second place and the team cracks under strain.
Local sports note lists St Louis against Edward Little at Auburn this afternoon. Also mentions a girls field hockey clinic at Thornton Academy on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.
Alabama dominated Tulane 44 to 6 led by quarterback Joe Namath who completed 6 of 7 passes for 98 yards in his second game. Eddie Versprille gained 97 yards on 13 carries and Namath threw two TDs to Cotton Clark, while Butch Wilson added two rushing scores. The Tide totaled 202 rushing yards and extended atop the AP poll as Ohio State, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Texas, Penn State, LSU, and others prepared for upcoming games.
York County Commissioners announce sealed bids for about seventy tons of Feg Coal to be opened October 2, 1962 at 1 30 P M EDT. Bids on a unit basis with delivery to York County Jail and storage as directed. Include coal name and producer and follow 1954 Antirasticy Specifications per New England Fuel Dealers Association handbook. Immediate delivery. Right to reject any or all bids. John G. Smith chairman Lucien A. Dutremble associate Roger F E Walker associate.
Oil dealers are invited to bid on No 2 fuel oil for York County Court House from Oct 7 1962 to Oct 7 1963. Bids due by 1 30 PM Oct 2 1962 to York County Commissioners Alfred Maine. Bids opened 1 30 PM Oct 2 1962. metered receipts on delivery. right to reject.
State of Maine probate notices list executors and heirs for multiple estates. Names include Horatio W. Lamson Charles W. Parrott II Amazalie Remillard Onie M. Small Roxie Blood Myrtle Knowles and more with hearings set for October 9 1962 at Alfred Probate Court.
Classified notice advertises tropical fish of the month club at Saco Petland. Includes contact and details unrelated to the rental listing.
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