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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1959

Page

5

Burns School Names 19-Man Varsity Baseball Team

Saco's C. K. Burns school announced a 19 man varsity baseball squad after cutting from 46 candidates. Coach Al Searway said three innings of practice were held with Old Orchard Beach on Monday before weather forced the game postponement. Players include Kermit Lane Dennis McNabb Bob Kimball David Sawyer Edmond Bridges Bruce Shaffer Charley Belanger Wilfred Boisnjneault James Corriveau Paul Callahan Steve Garland Guy Beaulieu Pat Conroy Robert Skidgell Dave Prescott Fred Tardif Wayne Stewart.

al Searway C. K. Burns Saco Saco School Searway Burns Old Orchard Beach Beach Andre Saco Memorial Field Kermit Lane Dae McNabb Dennis McNabb Bob Kimball

Thornton Junior Varsity Slated For Seven Games

Junior Varsity coach Ken Perry announced a seven game schedule for the squad led by sophomores Bob Bailey and Bryce Milne. Freshmen fill most positions with Jean Paul Fee set to start at catcher and duties shared by Frank Tarbox. Other players include Dave Ladd Danny Drouin Brian Callahan Tom Eldridge Bernard Neault Norman Stackpole Ed Le Blanc Butch Robinson Ted Milne and Ben Mumford. The plan also contemplates adding more JV games beyond the seven.

Seegaten Ken Perry Perry Bob Bailey Bryce Milne Jean Paul Fee South Portland Frank Tarbox Dave Ladd Danny Drouin Brian Callahan Tom Eldridge Bernard Neault Norman Stackpole Ed LeBlanc Butch Robinson Ted Milne Ben Mumford Fecteau Eee Ike Dak Portland

Ladies Summer Bowling League Opens May 27

The Twin Cities league features beginner and experienced women bowlers with top players like state champion Doris Gillis guiding sessions on Wednesday evenings through a 14 week season. A season end banquet with prizes is planned and over 25 bowlers have signed up. Contact Nick Gillis at 20th Century Lanes to participate.

Twin Cities Doris Gillis Nick Gillis

Trade Bowling League Banquet Honors Top Teams and Bowler Awards

The Trade bowling league wrapped its season with a banquet at Wonderbar Steak House. Nick Gillis hosted as master of ceremonies, awarding 23 trophies to winning teams and standout bowlers. Sam's Place claimed the league title by two points, edging Souliere's Service Station, with Chevrolet Body Shop and Chevrolet Sales also receiving honors. Top individuals included Bob Perkin with a 97 average, Jerome Paquin for high triple 337, and John Nadeau for high single 128. Sam's Place led team totals with 1,440, while Service Station took the team single prize.

Trade Wonderbar Nick Gillis Sam Scrappy Souliere’s Service Station Chevrolet Body Shop Chevrolet Sales Pt Bob Perkin Jerome Paquin John Nadeau Sam's Service Station

Thornton Beats Sanford High In 5-4 Telegram League Thriller

Thornton rises to a 5-4 victory over Sanford High as starter Dick Kerry Lee Se a weighs in. Thornton breaks a 4-4 tie with a fifth inning surge, scoring on a Kerry error and a single by Jeff Griffith driving in the winning run. Kerry logs the complete game with 10 strikeouts as Sanford drops to 3-1 in Telegram League play. Hanson leads Thornton with two hits, while Merrifield paces Sanford with a double and a single.

Dick Kerry Lee Sea Weigle Sammeede Thornton Academy Sanford Taylor Buddy Harriman Ernie Morrill Soucy Dave Hanson Kerry Jeff Griffith Seeaeenee Coca Noies Roland Cote Jim Merrifield Maroon The Hanson Redskins Thornten Harriman Morrill Ferroor R.rery Griffith Black Sneider J. Kerry Shaun Roberts Estabrook Laycock Carll Littlefield Remick Rams Cote Biddeford Small Lanierre Gianopowis Werrifield Deering Harlow Simpson Tiger Frank Perkins Wlabawes Tome Esas Pee R. Kerry Merrill Merrifield Demers McCarthy

Biddeford High Drops Fourth League Game

Deering High defeated Biddeford 7-5 at Waterhouse Field as Biddeford suffered its fourth straight league loss. Deering led 6-1 after five innings, then held on with Dick Densmore closing out the win. Paul Beaudoin pitched well for Biddeford in a losing effort.

Deering High School Biddeford School Waterhouse Field Biddeford Don Provost Graham Small Deering Dick Densmore Densmore Paul Beaudoin Nanvina Foot Conchan Suallatt Dash

Pepperell Men's League to Hold Annual Rolloff at 20th Century Lanes

Pepperell Manufacturing's Men's First Shift bowling league plans its annual handicap rolloff at 20th Century lanes Thursday evening at 4 pm. An expected field of 30 plus bowlers will compete across five strings with prizes based on entries and handicaps. Final averages and assigned handicaps listed for participants.

Pepperell Manufacturing Company LeBlanc Nolette Lamontagne St. Onge Paul Gendron Duquette Yukons Boissonneault Lantagne Petrin Bissonnette Doyon Demers Shevenell Guilbeault Paquette Goulet Berulieu Lamarre Fecteau Bourgeault Oliver Boudreau Lord Pepperell Dube Hebert Coreau Roberts

Three AL hurlers have three victories

In a quiet MLB update the article notes three pitchers with three wins so far this season. Pete Ramos Russ Kemmerer and Bob Grim each stand 3 1. With Ramos and Kemmerer 1 3 and Grim 1 3. A rain day across many league games left most parks idle.

Billy Pierce Dick Onovan Herb Score Cal McLish Bob Turley Whitey Ford Frank Lary Jim Bunning Jack Harshman Washington Pete Ramos Russ Kemmerer Kansas City Bob Grim

Volleyball Play To Resume At Center In Saco

The men's volleyball program will resume at the Saco Recreation Center tonight at 7. Director Lamontagne Jr said no volleyball last week due to rehearsals for a city hall teen show. The program will run through May alongside the continuing youth sessions on select days.

Saco Saco Recreation Center Ay Lamontagne, Jr Te City Hall Lamontagne

Thornton Girls Gear Up for Softball Schedule

Thornton Academy's Miss Janice Ayer coaches a 25 player softball squad this week as the schedule takes shape. Possible opponents include Wells, Kennebunk, South Portland, Deer ing, Westbrook Junior College, and Freyburg Academy. Several local teams opted not to field teams this year, leaving open dates on Thornton's calendar. The roster features Donna Gallagher, Brenda Grace, Doris Bergeron, Carol Cole, Pat Cole, Barbara Warren, Sandra Miner, Cathy Roberts, Kathy Mullins, Nancy Gould, Pat ie Massie, Bossemary Cole, Mary Yarborough, Merry Miles, Margaret Colomb, Donna Shaffer, Merry Clark, Sharon Anderson, Muriel Hebert, Joan Bergeron, Roberta Sargent, Donna Dolby, and Sue Robinson, with managers Sylvia Ligertwood and Linda Lake. This is Ayer’s first season leading the Thornton softball program, since joining the faculty in January.

Janice Ayer Thornton Academy Miss Ayer Thornton Wells Kennebunk South Portland Deering Westbrook Junior College Freyburg Academy Waynflete Biddeford Old Orchard Donna Gallagher Brenda Grace Doris Bergeron Carol Cole Pat Cole Barbara Warren Sandra Miner Cathy Roberts Kathy Mullins Nancy Gould Patie Massie Bossemary Cole Mary Yarborough Merry Miles Margaret Colomb Donna Shaffer Merry Clark Sharon Anderson Muriel Hebert Joan Bergeron Roberta Sargent Donna Dolby Sue Robinson Sylvia Ligertwood Linda Lake

Chipman Earns Win in 5 2/3 Inning Game

Winning pitcher Croke, with 3 1/3 innings of relief, secure 5 2/3 innings pitched. Losing pitcher Christy suffers defeat as the game lasts 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Chipman Croke Christy

Williams Predicts Close American League Race

Ted Williams says the American League title chase will be tight as stronger starts by other clubs pressure the Yankees. The 40 year old Sox star recovers from neck and shoulder trouble and aims for full swings as Boston plans pitching and hitting upgrades. He backs Pumpsie Green but says he needs more experience while Don Buddin shows progress and Fenway’s lineup seeks more run production from catchers.

Boston Ted Williams Yankees Ailmer Ted New York Williams Florida Pumpsie Green Minneapolis Sox Green Red Sox Don Buddin

Bahama Favored Over Phil Moyer in Portland Bout

In Portland, Bahama is favored to win a 10 round middleweight bout against Phil Moyer. Moyer, 21, is the elder brother of welterweight Dennis Moyer. The fight will be shown nationally at 6 p.m. Pacific from the Portland Armory. The veteran Bahama is favored.

Portland, Ore Phil Moyer Middlewei Yama Bahama Moyer Denny Moyer Portland Armory Bahamas

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