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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1959

Page

5

Colavito Leads Indians Past Kansas City for 6 4 Win

Rocky Colavito reignited his bat with a homer a double and two singles in five at bats driving in two runs and scoring twice as the Indians beat Kansas City 6-4 to close within 2 1/2 games of the idle White Sox. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 7-4 in 10 innings, with a late ninth inning rally. The Giants edged the Cardinals 3-2 in the NL.

Rocky Colavito Indians Colavito Cage White Sox Kansas City New York Yankees Boston Red Sox San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Yankees Merriwell Red Sox Frank Sullivan Elston Howard Heck Lopez Cletis Boyer Willie Mays San Francisco Polo Grounds Mays Orlando Cepeda Seals Stadium Willie Willie McCovey McCovey Phoenix Pacific Coast League McCover Giants Larry Jackson St. Louis Cardials Willie Kirkland Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Cleveland

Complacency Seen as Top Bugaboo for Colts This Season

Baltimore coach Weeb Ewbank notes complacency as the biggest bugaboo for the Colts. He seeks a bigger interior defensive line, another linebacker, and two halfbacks while keeping the core from last year’s championship squad. The team emphasizes continuity with Unitas at quarterback and a strong defensive line led by Marchetti, Donovan, Lipscomb, and Joyce.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Weeb Ewbank Ewbank Fred Thurston Marvy Matuszak Green Bay George Shaw New York Giants Matuszak Leo Sanford Colts Bill Pellington Dick Szymanski Don Shinnick Shaw John Unitas Andy Nelson Ray Brown Brown Nelson L. G. Dupre Lenny J .Moore Alan Ameche Speed Demon Lenny Lyles Jack Call Jackie Simpson Curly Johnson Houston Ford Burkett Southeastern Oklahoma Jerry Richardson Wofford Dave Sherer Southern Methodist Raymond Berry Jim Mutscheller Colt Gino Marchetti Art Donovan Gene Lipscomb Don Joyce Jim Parker Art Spinney Buzz Nutter Alex Sandusky George Prease

Slow Down and Live reminder from State Police urges safe holiday driving

National leagues standings and results appear amid a public safety message urging motorists to slow down this summer. The editorial urges cautious driving on busy highways to prevent accidents and ensure travelers return home safely.

Little League Totals and Score Details

The report lists 6W 42 658 score by innings and team totals with players P Miniutti Da nis Townsend Cantara Clifford Cantara. It notes Kiwanis 3 Journal 4 and two base hits. Cantara to Lemieux double play and bases on balls for Jean and D Camire. D Camire is credited with the win while Jean takes the loss. umpires Lemieux Goulette Gagne.

Totels Journal P. Miniutti Danis Townsend Cantara Clifford Kiwanis Lemieux Jean D. Camire D. Camire 4; Hits Off. D Camire Goulette Gagne Kiwanis Ab P. Camire Valliere Eee Boucher Cloutier Miniutti Cote P Seer Denonceur Dan D Dutremble Taylor R. Dutremble Gobeil Eeeave

White's Three Hits Futile As Yanks Beat Bosox

Boston catcher Sammy White collected three singles and drew an intentional walk as the Red Sox blew a 4-0 lead in the ninth, allowing the Yankees to tie and win 7-4 in 10 innings. Pump Siegel Green and Gene Stephens had errors in the pivotal frame.

Boston Boston Red Sox Sammy White Sam Sox New York Yankees Yanks White Pumpsie Green Green Gary Geiger Gene Stephens Stephens Frank Sullivan Sully Tony Kubek Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Elston Howard Kubek Stevie Mantle Don Buddin Pumpsie Frank Malzone Minneapolis Hector Lopez Ike Delock Sullivan Gil McDougald Lopez Cletus Boyer McDougald Boston Strand Pete Runnels Sullivan Geiger Jerry Casale Duke Maas

Portland Pair Take Early Lead in Bowling Tilt

Portland pair Don Patchell and Floyd Beck held a 63 pin edge over Jerry Fortier and Don Saucier after the first half in an exhibition doubles at 20th Century Lanes. Beck scored 367 and Patchell 544 while Fortier 521 and Saucier 517 led the other team. Second half set for Portland Congress Square Alleys next Sunday at seven.

Don Patchell Floyd Beckwith Portland Jerry Fortier Don Saucier Beck Partner Patchell Forcier Saucier Bedwith Patchell Congress Square F. Beckwith

Beech Ridge To Hold Eight-Event Combined Card

Beech Ridge speedway in Scarborough hosts an eight-event combined stock and bomber race card praised by the Maine State Stock Car Racing association. New England mid-season stock champion Roger Shaw edged Ralph Cusack by a half car after a 30-lap stock feature. Bomber winner Hug Meserve also claimed his first win this year while high point man Dick Garrett retired early. Paul Tardiff of Biddeford finished 12th in bomber. he aims to defend his high point lead Wednesday as action starts at 8 p.m.

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Maine State Stock Car Racing Association Roger Shaw New England Shaw Ralph Cusack Cusack Hug Meserve N. E High Point Dick Garrett Biddeford Paul Tardiff Paul Sunspot

Warren to tour Russia during European vacation

Chief Justice Earl Warren and his wife departed Sunday for Moscow as part of a month long European vacation. Warren will spend several days in Russia to observe daily life.

New York Earl Warren Russia Moscow

Fishery Heads Seek To Curb Outsiders

Leaders of the Associated Fisheries of Maine met Sea & Shore and Fisheries Commissioner Ronald W. Green to explore curbing nonresident fishing in Maine waters. A report for the attorney general and possible Gov. Clauson talks may follow. Gloucester draggers are blamed for whiting depletion harming Portland’s 18 boat fleet. Proposals include higher nonresident licenses and size limits within Maine’s three mile limit.

Augusta Associated Fisheries of Maine Sea & Shore Ronald W.green Hurb Maine Green Atty Frank E. Hancock Clauson Portland

Giants rely on McCovey as Mays slumps in pennant chase

Willie Mays struggles while Willie McCovey soars, delivering early power for the Giants. McCovey’s hot start fuels a surge that keeps San Francisco two games ahead of idle Dodgers as Mays drives in or scores the decisive run in five straight wins before an injury sidelights him.

Fed Reserve policy draws frowns across party lines

Washington reports that Chairman William Martin and the Federal Reserve Board face growing Democratic opposition over a tight money policy. Critics warn higher rates could slow the economy, while supporters say restraint fights inflation. Senator Symington and Speaker Rayburn urge the Fed to diversify securities to spur future monetary expansion.

Robert FE. Hennessee Washington William Martin Federal Reserve’ Board Senate House GOP Iing Federal Reserve System Congress Russia Stuart Symingtojn D-Mo Federal Reserve Board Missouri Democrat Martin Symington Sam Rayburn

Monaco Among World’s Smallest States Next to Vatican City

The note states Monaco ranks as the world’s second smallest sovereign state after Vatican City, covering about 370 acres. It highlights its tiny size and official status in the global order.

Vatican City Monaco

Durelle Plans Bold Change For Moore Title Bid

Yvon Durelle vows to press Moore hard in their light heavyweight rematch at the Forum in Montreal. The Canadian challenger, 3-1 underdog after last December's 11th round KO, reflects on bad advice and aims to finish Moore with aggressive tactics despite a $15,000 purse against Moore's $175,000. NBC paid $100,000 for U.S. TV rights. ABC will carry the fight at 9 p.m. EST, without Canadian or some border-city telecasts.

Montreal Yvon Durielle Archie Moore Baie Anne N. B Moore Forum Yvon Crim Durelle Chris Shaban Truman Gibson National Boxing Enterprises of Chicago NBC U. S ABC Canada

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