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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1959

Page

5

Newcombe Shuts Out Giants as Reds Top Them 7 0

Don Newcombe returns to help the Reds beat the Giants 7 0 on eight hits while Dodgers win 7 6 over Milwaukee in 13 innings. Bell drives in key runs, Moon triples, Snider homers, Demeter error helps Dodgers in late. Phillies edge Miller 2 1 as Ashburn delivers decisive two out single.

Associated Press Don Newcombe Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Big Newk Reds San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Milwaukee Warren Spann Braves Duke Snider Ralph Kiner Mel ‘Ott Stan Zusial Wes Covington Billy Bruton Don Demeter Aaron Phillies Richie [Ashburn B Miller Jim Owens Phils Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Jim Baxes Cleveland Senators Jim Perry Lennie Green Roy Sievers Russ Kemmerer

Little League plans expansion to eight teams

Leaders of the Continental League vow to move full steam ahead to organize an embryo circuit with eight teams and acquire necessary players. Branch Rickey and William A. Shea promise day-long meeting results and to work with Cronin and Giles on a player system, aiming for a major league by 1961. Founding cities listed as New York, Toronto, Houston, Denver, and Minneapolis-St Paul, with plans to add three more.

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New Baseball League Plans Operation By 1961

The article reports a new baseball league planning operations by 1961 with capacity, finances, and pension terms set. Shea enters meeting with optimism saying compliance with baseball rules is ensured and territorial disputes and player access will be manageable. Rickey, named president, calls the meeting results splendid, noting his departure from his prior venture.

New Baseball League Imum Shea Ford Frick Major League Committee Rickey

Rochambeau Club Climbs Over Voltigeur Outfit

Rochambeau defeated Le Voltigeur 16 to 1 at Biddeford Memorial in first playoff round action. Armand Pat Neault earned the win for Rochambeau as Chick Tanguay led with four hits, while Corriveau homered for Le Voltigeur. game featured nine Rochambeau runs in the third inning and top hitters listed for both sides.

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Moore Remains Favorite In Tonight's Title Match

World featherweight champion Davey Moore defends his title tonight against Hogan Bassey at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Moore, 36-6 with 13 KOs, was a 3-1 favorite after stopping Bassey in 13 rounds last March. Bassey, 27, holds a 67-bout record with 20 knockouts and won the vacant title in 1956 by beating Cherif Hamia.

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Skippers Claim 49ers To Be At Top Of League

San Francisco 49ers praised by new head coaches Red Hickey and Mike Nixon in pre season Western Division outlook. Nixon noted the team’s balance on defense and offense after a 27 24 win over Washington in the final seconds, while Hickey aims for the top despite last season’s 6 6 finish and league worst defense allowance.

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Staley's Arm Aids Chisox Win

Ger ry Staley, near 39, shifts to relief and helps the Chicago White Sox surge with a 6-4 comeback over Baltimore. He preserves the lead in the AL race, drives in the winning run on Nellie Foxs two out double, and the Sox widen their margin over Cleveland to six games.

Associated Press Gerry Staley Chicago White ‘Sox White Sox Baltimore Cleveland Staley Nellie Fox Indians Washington

Portland Boxing Night Ends With Points and Draws

Portland fighter Phil Moyer outpointed Don Fullmer in a Portland bout while Lyle Mack halted an opponent in Oakland. Dave Johnson drew in San Francisco as the card produced mixed results for West Coast boxers.

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Pirates Board Chair Accepts New Post at 50000 Salary

The report notes a leadership shift as the Pittsburgh Pirates and its board accept a new post for a key figure at a 50000 annual salary, with expectations of smooth transition and continuing acquisitions.

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