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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1959

Page

5

Musial benched as rookie Oliver slugs late rally

In St Louis, Gene Oliver started at first and sparked a five run ninth inning comeback with a homer to beat the Dodgers. Pinch hitter George Crowe followed with a grand slam as manager Bing Devine sidelines Musial for much of the rest of season. Giants lose 20 9 to Cubs.

Associated Press St. Louis Stan Musial Yesteryear Musial Gene Oliver Stan Oliver Sally Hemus Cardinal Dodger San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago White Sox Cleveland Detroit Indians Kansas City Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Bob Miller Brooks Lawrence Eddie Mathews Reds Braves Frank Robinson Bob Buhl Cubs George Altman

Jurges Faces Williams Decision Ahead of Yankee Stadium Start

New York AP Jurges weighs whether Ted Williams should start in left field as the Red Sox open a four game series with the Yankees Williams aging and slowing into the field. Stan Musial will be benched for most of the rest of the season as the Cardinals reorganize.

NEW York Red Sox Billy Jurges Ted Williams Yankee Stadium Jurges Williams Gene Stephens Whitey St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Yankees Chicago White Sox Ord Boston Tom Brewer Brewer Frank Sullivan Jerry Casale Bill Monboy al Schroll

Maine Day at Fenway Park on September 13

The fifth annual State of Maine Day at Fenway Park Boston will feature the Red Sox vs White Sox on September 13. Maine officials delayed date earlier hoping for a Sunday doubleheader but settled on the single game to showcase Maine and its products with park facilities donated by the Red Sox.

Augusta State of Maine Fenway Park Boston Mass Red Sox Chicago White Sox Maine Department of Economic Development DED White Sox Maine New England Fenway Sala

Beach Townies to Meet Biddeford Five at Beach Court

Old Orchard Beach Townies face Biddeford Lions Sunday at 7 P M seeking revenge after two losses 102 52 and 50 41 The Biddeford attack is led by Bob Wilkinson a former Biddeford High star and John Spencer The Old Orchard Beach lineup features Dick Plante Jim Tucker Vic St Marie and Bob Maguire with support from Charles Clarke and Mike Maguire

Old Orchard Beach Lyndon State Teachers’ College Vermont Vic St. Marie Arizona State University Bob Maguire West Palm Beach Fla Charles Clarke Mike Maguire

Maine Driver To Compete In Sports Car Race Saturday

Charles W. Cunningham of Brunswick, a veteran SCCA racer, will drive a factory team SAAB in the 10 hour Little Le Mans at Limerick Connecticut on Saturday. He has driven Triumph, Lotus, Corvette and SAAB in SCCA events. he won overall with a SAAB at Franconia last winter. The race mirrors the Le Mans format and is gaining factory entries this year.

Charles W Chuck” Cunningham Brunswick

B N A I B R I T H TO HONOR SPORTS STARS

Boston AP Twelve men famed for long sports careers will be honored September 20 by the Boston Sports Lodge of the B N A I B R I T H. The list includes Jack Dempsey Ty Cole Johnny Weissmuller Don Budge Eddie Arcaro Benny Friedman Francis Ouimet Eddie Shore Bob Cousy Jesse Owens Willie Mosconi Ed Lewis and others for high principle and achievement. The lodge president Joseph M Linsey said more stars of the present will be honored at the seventh annual dinner.

Boston Boston Sports Lodge B'Nai B’rith Jack Dempsey Ty Cole Johnny Weissmuller Don Budge Eddie Arcaro Benny Friedman Francis Ouimet Eddie Shore Bob Cousy Jesse Owens Willie Mosconi Ed (Strangler) Lewis Joseph M. Linsey Lodge

Little League baseball game box score and summary

Roy & Perrreault edge Lions 14 to 2 with Labbe earning the win over Chenard. Key hits include Labbe three doubles and Dodge a three base hit, while Devoe and Dodge steal bases and Chenard allows 15 hits. Officials: umpires Fortune. Time 2 35.

Hpoa D. Camire Devote Bineau Lee Roy & Perreault Hpoa E Belisle Cherard de Cr Ivin Dodge Lions Chenard Barker Harrison Gobeil Twomey Labbe Grenier Gardella Devoe Csend Chenard Ortune Rochambeau Lightning Club Descoteaux Bordage Chretien Tan Vachon B. Lajeunesse Authier N. Letourneau P. Latourneau P. Letourneau Gagnon Krasko F. Lase Gauthier Tanguay Lajeunesse Boudreau Tardif Lightning Lachoux Nantel Bouthillette Nantes Martel J. Pelletier Pepsi-Cola Daigie B. Lable Perreauit Eee Chenard, Rg Larmvere Cote McKenney & Heard Co N. Labbe Bineaue Kenne Harrison Lgene si-Cola McKenney & Heard Sevigny Baillargeon

Playoffs Set For Little League West Biddeford Series

Playoff dates for West Biddeford Little League were announced today. Biddeford-Saco Journal faces Kiwanis in a best two-out-of-three series at Mayfield starting next Monday through Wednesday to decide the league champ. The winner advances to face Eas Biddeford for the city title.

Biddeford-Saco Journal Kiwanis Club Mayfield Eas Journal Combine Ay Jean Ricky Townsend Dennis Dutremble al Lemieux Ray Beaudoin Babe Dick Dutremble John Valliere John Boucher Chuck Clifford Kiwanis Dennis ‘Camire Mike Cloutier Paul Camire Mike Miniutti Roland Cotchil Beaudette Raymond Jean Raymond Beaurdoin Albert Mieux John Danis Leo Cantara Roger Taylor Richard Dutremble Michael Cloutier Clifford Clifford Dennis Camire Michael Miniutti Patrick Miniutti Ronald Cote Amores al Gagne Ray Goulet Ray Laverriere

Wynn Nearing 20 Victory Mark in White Sox Win

Wynn neared a 20 win season at age 39, pitching the Chicago White Sox to a 4 0 victory over the Detroit Tigers. He tied a record by reaching his 16th win this season, 35 shy of 300 career victories, as the Sox also rapped four homers and led the league with 14 hits in support.

Wynn Chicago White Sox Detroit Lefty Grove Indians White Sox Cleveland Indians Kansas City Washington New York Yankees Boston Baltimore Los Angeles St. Louis Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Jim Landis Bubba Phillips Earl Torreson Sherm Lollar Don Messi Sox Russ Kemmerer Yankees Harmon Killebrew Senators Bob Turley

Musial Denies End Of Baseball Career

Stan Musial denies ending his baseball career after being benched for the remainder of the season. The St Louis Cardinal great, 38, says he will return next season and blames only himself for this year’s slow start. General Manager Bing Devine says Musial will see limited action to favor younger players.

ST. Louis Stan Musial St. Louis Caroinal Musial Los Angeles Redbird Bing Devine Devine Baseall Stan

Rochambeau Club Nabs Second In Softball League

The Rochambeau Club clinched second in the Biddeford Softball league with a 19-9 win over the Lightning club. This gave Rochambeau a 14-6 record and secured the C. S. trophy for the top Biddeford team in final standings. Playoffs begin Monday at Memorial Field with Rochambeau facing Le Voltigeur and Springvale KC meeting Green Lantern.

Rochambeau Biddeford Lightning Club Rochembeau C. S. Trophy Springvale K. C Young Democrats le Voltigeur Green Lantern Memorial Field Ms Green Lantern Club T Rochambeau Rhone B. Layounesse Tanguay Ceeeee Gauthier Descoteaux P. Letourneau Gagnon

Bears Must Shoot For Offensive Improvement

REINSELAER Ind AP In top shape defensively the Chicago Bears must shoot for offensive improvement this NFL season. Last year they tied second in the Western Division at 8 4 with the Rams. Owner coach George Halas 62 older pioneer of pro football said the club has ingredients to sharpen its attack. He noted hopes from Rick Casares Willie Galimore and additions Johnny Adams Pete Johnson to bolster the running game and a stronger receiving corps led by Harlon Hill Bill McColl Jim Dooley and Bob Jewitt with rookies Willard Dewveall Joan Avent Tony Car caterra and Bob Coronado. Halas also cites three quarterbacks Ed Brown Zeke Bratkowski and Rudy Bukich.

Reinselaer Ind Chicago Bears Bears Los Angeles Rams George Halas Baltimore Colts Rams Halas Rick Casares Willie Galimore Johnny Adams Frory Los Angeles State Pete Johnson Virginia Military Institute Johnny Morris P.O.M Harlon Hill Bill McColl Jim Dooley Bob Jewitt

National League Batting and Pitching Leaders Summary

League leaders show Aaron Milwaukee with 368 at bats and 166 hits. Pinson Cincinnati leads runs with 96 and Banks Chicago 108 RBIs. Mathews Milwaukee 33 home runs and Cimoli St Louis 36 doubles. Pitching leader Face Pittsburgh with 150 innings and Drysdale Los Angeles 182 strikeouts.

Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh Associated Press Aaron Cunningham Pinson Banks Robinson Cimoli Neal Mathews White Face Antonelli Strieouts — Drysdale S. Jones

Baseball Leaders Of The Season From The Pro Clubs

Batting leaders include Kuenn with a .347 average for Detroit and Kaline also with Detroit. Woodling of Baltimore at .327. Yost of Detroit tops runs with 88, Power of Cleveland 85. Colavito of Cleveland and Killebrew of Washington lead RBIs with 88. Fox of Chicago 151 hits. Kuenn 137. Williams of Kansas City 30 doubles. Runnels of Boston 29. Allison of Washington 8 triples. Kuenn tied with McDougald for 6. Killebrew 35 homers. Colavito 34. Aparicio of Chicago 36 stolen bases. Mantle of New York 18. Shaw of Chicago 113 decisions. McLish of Cleveland 145. Wynn of Chicago 139 strikeouts. Score of Cleveland 137.

Kuenn Detroit Kaline Woodling Baltimore Yost Power Cleveland Colavito Killebrew Washington Fox Chicago Williams Kansas City Runnels Boston Allison

Miriam Stern Wins Pancake Race in Mill Hall Sprint

Mrs Miriam Stern of Mill Hall won a 100 yard pancake race in Couderstown on Thursday. The event featured contestants attempting to flip a pancake in a frying pan while racing to the finish.

Coudersport Miriam Stern Mill Hall

President's Cup Tilt At Biddeford and Saco Country Club

The women's President's Cup matches at Biddeford and Saco Country Club begin Thursday August 20. Members wishing to compete should contact the tournament committee before Thursday.

Biddeford and Saco Country Club

First annual Potato Day offers gold skillet prize

A special prize of a gold skillet is announced for the first annual Pennsylvania Potato Day event, highlighting a unique award associated with the celebration. The brief note mentions the prize but includes few other details.

Twi Golf Team Names Included Members

A fragment lists individuals associated with Twi Golf Team including Miss Lorraine Poissant Mrs Marion Hanson Miss Noreen Munford and Mrs Muriel Martin with unclear roles and punctuation indicating a partial roster from an old clipping.

Lorraine Poissant Marion Hanson Noreen Munford Rey WG Muriel Martin

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