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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
5
The New York Yankees snap a slide by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-2. Bob Turley earned the win to even his record at 2-2 as Mantle Hank Bauer and Bill Skowron homered. Nellie Fox led Chicago, but Turley limited the opposition to two runs over six innings.
At the Bradford chapter Mothers circle meeting in Biddeford Masonic hall plans were made to buy material for new robes for the DeMolay officers. Tentative plans were set for a family night in September. The next meeting is May 25.
CHICAGO AP Manager Mike Higgins of the Red Sox cites inactivity as a new worry as Boston has not played since Sunday and won’t until Friday. The team was rained out in Cleveland for the second straight night and faces a two night double header with the White Sox on July 28. Higgins outlines platooning plans for Gene Stephens and Jim Busby in center, with Bill Renna in left against the White Sox. Ted Williams rehabs indoors in Boston after neck and shoulder injuries, aiming to rejoin the club later, with uncertain return date.
Final organizational meeting of the Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League set for tonight at the Saco Municipal Courtroom to arrange trials and record equipment. Try-outs scheduled Monday at Thornton Academy field in Saco and at the Old Orchard Beach High School diamond.
The York Cumberland County Pony league bowling sweepstakes is set for Saturday at 2 30 PM at 20th Century lanes. More than 15 bowlers are expected in one of the year’s top rolloff events with a trophy and cash prizes for top finishers. Participants include Paul Binette and many local bowlers. Portland entrants may include Britting White Stack Kosky Hood and Devon. Interested entrants should contact Nick Gillis at 20th Century lanes promptly.
Young bowler Charles Conklin faces Steve Elwel of Westbrook in a 20 string Western Maine Junior Boys title match at 20th Century Lanes in Skowhegan Friday at 3 30. The title was vacated by Ralph Petit, with Conklin and Elwel the next challengers. The second half will be held later at Colonial Bowling Academy in Westbrook.
About 63 members and guests will attend the Pepperell Bowling Leagues annual banquet at the Kennebunk Inn on Saturday. The event features a smorgasbord, prize awards, and dancing with a social hour before dinner. Transportation will be arranged for those needing rides, with a last car departing at 6 p.m. The long list of active Pepperell women and men teams includes Kool Kats, Wild Kats, Three Kats, Hep Kats, Slow Pokes, Lady Pepperell, Lord Pepperell, Yukon Five, Shipppers, Regular Pepperell, Picker Boys, Dragons, Dutch Tile, and Warpers, with captains named for each squad.
In Indianapolis AP reports Floyd Patterson ready for his fourth title defense against British challenger Brian London. Patterson trainer Dan Florio promises the real Patterson in the ring. London expects his best, aiming for the edge as the 15 round bout airs at 9 p.m. EST on NBC with live telecast.
The Green Lantern bowling league will hold its annual Handicap rolloff at Century Saves Sunday at 7. A field of 20 or more bowlers is expected with each rolling five strings for prizes based on entries. Handicaps range from top to lowest averages, giving all players an equal shot to win. Entry remains open until rolloff time.
Louisville AP The 85th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs features a split East versus West field. East contenders include First Landing Sword Dancer Our Dad Easy Spur while West prospects include Silver Spoon Tomy Lee Finnegan and Royal Orbit. Calumet Farm absence and On And On withdrawal shape the lineup as trainers pick pace toward the mile and a quarter classic.
Ernest Nolette claimed first in the American Mercantile league handicap rolloff at Pastime lanes with 605 on 21 pins. Second and third tied were Paul Binette and Lou Lachance at 591. high non-winning single 125 by Bob Boissoneault in the third string.
Box scores show New York beats Chicago 5 2 Detroit 7 Baltimore 1 5 innings in rain Kansas City 7 Washington 6 Boston at Cleveland rain Friday games include New York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Baltimore at Kansas City National League standings list Milwaukee 8 4 667 Los Angeles 10 6 625 Cincinnati 8 6 571 San Francisco 9 7 563 Philadelphia 6 7 .462 Pittsburgh 6 . 0 30 St Louis 4 12 250 Schedule notes show St Louis at Milwaukee Los Angeles at Philadelphia Chicago at Cincinnati San Francisco at Pittsburgh update Cincinnati 18 Chicago 8.
A hockey or basketball recap notes players Verierre 84 with nine points, A Pratt 78 with eleven points, and R Binette 75 with twelve points in a tight game suggesting strong scoring contributions from all three players.
Milwaukee Braves reclaim the NL lead with a 9 3 victory over St. Louis as Johnny Logan and Wes Covington homer. Hank Aaron goes 4 for 5 lifting average to .526. Lew Burdette earns win. Dodgers slip to second after a 5 4 ninth inning loss to Philadelphia. Chicago Cubs fall to Cincinnati 18 8. Yankees beat White Sox 5 2. Detroit tops Baltimore 7 1. Kansas City 7 Washington 4. Pirates and Reds games feature late scoring rallies and strong relief.
Major League American League batting leaders based on 35 or more at bats feature Power of Cleveland and Kaline of Detroit with average marks around .431 and .424. Cleveland led in runs, RBIs, and hits with Held and Skowron among leaders. Pitching honors include Wilhelm, Pappas and Johnson of Baltimore with 2-0 records and 1.000 averages, while Reds, Cubs, and Dodgers appear in strikeout tallies.
In Los Angeles Bobby Woods, blind in one eye and damaged from ring injuries, receives 90 days in a county road camp and three years probation after pleading robbery. A potential 10 year term loomed for the liquor store attempt. Woods, once connected to fighters Willie Pep and Sandy Saddler, was arrested minutes after the crime.
Penguins edge 49ers 3 to 2 as St Louis hosts Pittsburgh in a key matchup. San Francisco travels to Milwaukee while Los Angeles visits Cincinnati and Chicago goes to Philadelphia in a busy slate.
Kerry Charland of St. Louis and Dick Kerry of Thornton academy have worked most innings for their teams since the Telegram league began. Charland pitched 17 1 3 innings in three St. Louis games and took two of the Eagles' three defeats, while Kerry logged 16 innings for Thornton with a 2 1 record. Beaudoin of Biddeford has 12 innings for pace. coaches used six and one pitchers respectively in four or five games.
The Maine State Stock Car Racing association opens its 11th season at Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway on Sunday with a 2 p.m. green flag. Six big races and two 20-lap features are on the program, with Dick Garrett Ralph Cusack Roger Shaw Phil Libby Ernie Gahan and other veterans expected to compete.
At a full day meeting hosted by Mrs. Betty Pawloski the Lyman Neighbors heard a program on Family Life and viewed a related film by Mrs. Frema Grant York County home demonstration agent. A round table followed and plans were made to sponsor the May 13 program at Cousens Memorial School open to the public.
Biddeford’s annual census began April 1 and should finish by tomorrow, per the assessors’ office. The current tally stands at 17,255 people with only five streets left to survey Bacon Harmon Vine Cottage and Acorn. Officials estimate the final population will be slightly under 18,000.
West Kennebunk Little League hosted a Sanford squad in a high scoring game. Jeff Stevens pitched three hit baseball for a 7 to 5 Sanford loss, striking out 20 and walking three while adding three hits. Scott Stevens and John Brown each had two hits. Sanford’s run came on two walks a single and a passed ball. R Jowett had two of Sanford’s three hits. A rematch is planned in the near future.
Kennebunk and York battled to the lead in the Press Herald golf league with wins yesterday afternoon marking their second straight victories. Kennebunk defeated Old Orchard Beach 346 to 165 on the Cape Arundel course in Kennebunkport, while York won at Sanford 3 to 2 42. Dick Taplin beat George Remy on the final hole to clinch for York. Girard of Old Orchard Beach and Malink of Kennebunk were all even at 18 holes.
Donald A. Gagnon of 9 Wilson Avenue Biddeford and six other area residents enlisted in the Army today under a program guaranteeing assignment to the Defense command. They will train on Nike missiles and be assigned to a metropolitan Nike unit in the Greater Boston area after Ft. Dix basic and further training. Gagnon, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Gagnon and a St Louis High School graduate, joins the metropolitan area defense program.
The Goodwins Mills Extension group met at the Dayton Town hall with Chairwoman Marion Dawley presiding. Home Management Leader Margaret Smart introduced State Trooper Herman Boudreau. His topic Safety on the Highway was illustrated by slides. Refreshments were served after the meeting. The next meeting will be May 26 at the home of Mrs. Virginia Charles. A silver tea will be held in the afternoon and the program Know Your Neighbor will be led by Mrs. Blanche Freeman.
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