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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1959

Page

5

Truman Snaps Senators Woes In Big Six-Run Win

The Senators end an 18-game losing streak as Cleven​ger delivers a seven hit shutout in a 9-0 victory over the Indians. Lavagetto shifts to Clevenger after 33 relief appearances, halting the club’s skid in the opener while Killebrew powers the AL with 85 RBIs and a 34th homer. Grant, McLish, and Portocarrero contribute in a seesaw twin bill as Boston and New York post wins in a crowded pennant race.

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Track Record Is Set At Beech Ridge Speedway

Eddie Carrier of Somersworth New Hampshire set a new Beech Ridge track record in winning the stock car feature last night with a 6 48 time nine seconds faster than the old mark. Ralph Cusack Scarborough and Pete Peterson Portland trailed. Gene Villacci of Falmouth won the 40 lap bomber feature by 15 lengths with Russ Nutting Buxton second and Andy Lux Kennebunk third.

Eddie Carrier Somersworth Beech Ridge Speedway Carrier Ralph Cusack Scarborough Pete Peterson Portland Gene Villaci Falmouth Russ Nutting Buxton Andy Lux Kennebunk N. H Dick Garrett George Welch Ogunquit Eddie Gahan Dover Carl Rogers Dick Allen Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Ormand Bedell Biddeford Paul Tardif Gene Villecci Hug Meserve Bar Mills Paul McDonald

Lightning Club Edges Rochambeau 6 3 In Softball clash

Lightning pitcher Ralph Nolette allowed two runs and hit the game’s only homer as the Lightning beat Rochambeau 6 to 3 at Memorial Field. Early relief kept Rochambeau in check while Noslette and Gauthier limited runs through six innings.

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McCovey powers Giants past Braves with early two homers

Willie McCovey, rookie from Phoenix, belted a 380-foot homer off Bob Buhl in the first inning and followed with a 400-foot two-run shot after Willie Mays scored the tie breaking run in the eighth. Jack Sanford fired an eight hitter for his 10th win as San Francisco beat Milwaukee 4-1. Giants manager Billy Rigney shuffled the lineup, moving Orlando Cepeda from first to third then to left field, where he made a sparkling catch. The Braves dropped to third as Los Angeles stayed within a half game by defeating Cincinnati 6-3 behind Duke Snider’s bat and Johnny Podres' pitching. Cincinnati scored two in the second on doubles by Vada Pinson and Frank Robinson, then Snider hit a second-inning homer and drove in another run in a three-run third. Podres added an RBI in the fourth. Ernie Broglio blanked Pittsburgh 3-0 for St. Louis in his third big-league shutout. Philadelphia topped Chicago 6-4 as Bill Henry was tagged for two ninth-inning runs. Chicago’s skid hit seven straight.

Washington Indians Cal 'McLish Frank Lane Casey Steingel Chicago Baltimore Barry Latman Orioles Barry Wynn White Sox Arnold Portocarrero New York Willer Don Messi Bobby Shantz Mickey Mantle Cary Geiger Frank Malzone Boston Kansas City Geiger Malzone Ike Delock Howard Reed Johnny Kucks Associated Press Fred Haney National League All Willie McCovey McCovey Phewnix Haney Willie Cooperstown Milwaukee Braves San Francisco Giants Bob Buhl Willie Mays Jim Davenport Mr. Buhl Cincinnati Reds Duke Snider Johnny Podres Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Cincinnati Snider Podres Bob Purkey Ernie Broglio St. Louis Pittsburgh Joe Cunningham Wally Shannon Hall Smith Bob Friend Fred Green Philadelphia Bill Henry Chicago Cubs Cubs Gene Conley

Geiger fuels Red Sox win in winter trade fallout

Boston shells Kansas City 17 to 6 as Gary Geiger shines in Fenway return. The 22 year old outfielder drives in six runs with a triple, homer and double, while Frank Malzone belts two hits and drives in five. Ted Williams and Marty Keough also contribute as Earl Wilson struggles early before Ike Delock earns the win.

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Little Big League Tilt Aids Pepsi Cola Victory

In a high scoring tilt Pepsi-Cola edged Little Big League 28 to 18. Players Desjardins and Houde homered, Desjardins driving in two, while Houde added a homer and three base hits. Dodge earned the win over Cote as hitters combined for multiple extra base hits and stolen bases. Umpire Lafortune called the game in 2 hours and 20 minutes.

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Summer Basketball Scores and Officials Listed

A summer basketball event lists scores 19 21 14 14 totaling 68 with referee Lafortune umpire Harrison and time reported as 4 tens.

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