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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1960

Page

5

Giants Revitalized by Pitching Surge and McCovey Return

The San Francisco Giants, inching up from fifth, rely on a strengthened pitching staff that has allowed six runs in five straight wins. Willie McCovey’s recall and Sherman Jones’ return bolster their post season bid as Sad Sam Jones nets a two-hitter in a 6-2 win over Cincinnati, while the Pirates, Braves, and Cardinals also surge aboard the pennant race.

San Francisco Giants Giants Pittsburgh Willie McCovey Sherman Jones Jones Boys Sad Sam San Francisco Cincinnati Pirates Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Philadelphia Sam Gus Bell Vada Pinson Willie Mays Jim Marshall Orlando Cepeda Mays Bob Purkey Grady Hatton Cubs Chicago Don Elston Don Cardwell Lefty Harvey Hadix Don Drysdale Dogers Ed Roebuck Drysdale Bob Lillis Maury Wills Carl Willey Bill White Phillies White Curt Simmons Ray Sadecki Lindy McDaniel Sadeski Stan Musial Joe Cunningham Kenny Boyer Cardinals

U S Customs Duty On Foreign Cars At 812 Per Cent

The article states that U S customs imposes a duty of 812 percent of a foreign made car's appraised value, detailing how the tax is calculated and its impact on import pricing.

U. S

Rocca Meets Italian Foe In Portland Ring

In Portland Exposition Building tonight Antonio Barichievich of Italy a 450 pound 6 4 wrestler meets Tony Rocca 6 1 228 in a featured bout Barichievich claims vast strength Rocca boasts speed and scientific grappling style to leverage foes errors and improve a strong record

Portland Italy Antonio Barichievich Rocca

Liston Named Boxer of Month for July

Providence reports Sonny Liston of Philadelphia, top heavyweight, was named the National Boxing Association Boxer of the Month for July after a three round knockout of Zora Folley in Denver. Liston has 30 wins in 31 pro bouts and will fight Eddie Machen on September 7 in Seattle.

Providence R. I Sonny Liston Philadelphia National Boxing Assn NBA Tony Petronella Liston Zora Folley Chandler Ariz Denver Eddie Machen Portland Ore Seattle

Major League Standings and Weekend Results Snapshot

American League standings show Chicago leading with 57 wins and New York second at 53. Weekend games produced Chicago 5 Washington 2 and Kansas City 5 New York 0 in 11 innings. National League tally lists Pittsburgh 87-39 top, Milwaukee 54-40, Los Angeles 52-42, St. Louis 53-44, San Francisco 50-43, Cincinnati 42-54, Philadelphia 38-59, Chicago 35-20. notable results include Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 2 and San Francisco 6 Cincinnati 2 with several rain-affected games noted.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B Chicago New York Baltimore Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston Kansas City National League W.L. Pet G.B Pittsburgh Milwaukee Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia

Wynn Paces Chisox To Victory

Off to a late start Early Wynn anchors a White Sox win streak as he pages into pennant chase with a 7 7 record and a 2 0 strikeout total. Chicago moves one game ahead of the Yankees while Detroit and Boston split a doubleheader as Williams reaches 510th homer.

Wertz Vic Wertz Bill Muffett Muffet Ted Williams Mel Ott Willie Tishy Detroit Fernandez Tiger Frank Cary Neil Shrisley Red Sox Hardy Chipita Park Colo Boston Russ Nixon Ted Bowsfield Marty Keough Cleveland University of Colorado Colorado Kansas State Utah San Francisco 49Ers Hugh McFlhenny Hank Greenberg Carroll Chicago Billy Pierce Walt Bond Jimmy Jersall Ike Delock Kansas City Dick Hall Associated Press Wynn Chicago White Sox White Sox New York Yankees Washington Bob Shaw Gerry Staley Galie Yanks Yankees Art Ditmar Baltimore Tigers Bobo Newsom Billy Gardner Julio Becquer Minnie Minoso Roy Sievers Jack Kralic Hector Lopez Yankee Casey Stengel Lopez

Patriots Uncover Fine Defense In Opening Bid

In Amherst, Boston football shows defensive prowess in a 28 to 7 exhibition win over the Bills. Four interceptions, no Bills takeaways, and two early fumbles set the tone as Butch Songin and Jim Colclough connected for scores. Burton and Greene contributed on the ground and through the air, while Fox Hunt details highlight the defense and offense.

Amherst Mass Boston Football Patriots Buffalo Bills Boston Buffalo Patriots Lou Saban Fred Bruney Bill Brown Ron Burton Bills New England Butch Songin Boston College Oscar Lofton Jim Colclough Holy Cross Tommy Greene Mike Long Brandeis Art Smith Bob Dee Longin Greene Colclough Burton Jimmy Crawford Wyoming Saban Ross O’hanley

Little Minor League Last Week's Games Recap

Fecteau scored 14 and Lemire 10 while Emond added 1 as Larochelle faced Fecteau in rain. Hebert led with 23 points paired with Marcotte's 5, and Lemire 8 plus Larochelle 5 in another matchup. Upcoming week features Fecteau vs Hebert, Marcotte vs Emond, Fecteau vs Lemire, Larochelle vs Marcotte, and Hebert vs Emond.

Fecteau Marcotte Lemire Emond Larochelle Hebert W. L. Gbl WE Odes Enksdoedeli RCL Marcotte Ahi Daiete Emond Se

Jeffords Wins 200-Mile Road America Sports Car Race

Jim Jeffords of Milwaukee piloted the Camoradi USA Maserati to victory in the 200 mile Grand Prix at Road America in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. He averaged 85.495 mph on the four mile course, leading on lap 38 as about 20,000 spectators watched. Dallas driver Jim Hall finished second and Loyal Katskee of Omaha was third, both in Maseratis. The USAC sanctioned event began with 39 starters, and Jeffords and Hall were the only finishers after 50 laps.

Elkhart Lakf Wis Jim Jeffords Milwaukee Road America Jeffords Jim Hall Dallas Tex Loyal Katskee Omaha United States Auto Club Hall

Boy Teen Robbed While Swimming In Reservoir

In Grand Junction Colorado Bobby Breckenridge aged 13 returned home nude after swimming in a reservoir when unknown perpetrators stole his clothes. The incident happened near his home and prompted an inquiry by local authorities.

Grand Junction Colo.p Bobby Breckenridge Stark Wags

Cultivate thrift and saving by HARRY C. FRANCE

The article argues thrift over heavy borrowing as inflation widens prices and debts. It notes consumer credit rising from 5.66 billion in 1945 to over 52 billion, while savings grow only about twofold, urging Americans to rebuild financial self reliance and promote saving in 1960 and beyond.

Harry C France Mutual Savings America John Jones

Cape Elizabeth Wins Babe Ruth Championship Title

The Cape Elizabeth area Scarborough team, Southwestern Nationals, will represent Maine in the New England Babe Ruth League tournament at Fitchburg Massachusetts August 12 to 14. Southpaw Glen Ronco, 15, who starred in two Maine games, pitched a four hit victory yesterday.

Augusta Southwestern Nationals Scarborough Cape Elizabeth Maine Fitchburg Mass Glen Ronco Nationals

Brewer All Stars Fall to 41-Point Defeat by Page 8 Team

Page 8 reports a decisive 41 point victory as the Brewer All Stars lost to the Page 8 squad. Key players and scoring details are not provided in the fragment.

Brewer All Stars

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