Lead Down As Chisox Lose To Orioles And More
Chicago White Sox slump continues without Billy Pierce as Baltimore wins 7-6 and 6-5. Cleveland rebounds with a 6-1 victory behind Jim Grant. Detroit wallops the Yankees 14-2 while Boston edge Kansas City 11-10. San Francisco moves two games ahead in NL with 5-3 win over Milwaukee. Pittsburgh beats St Louis 3-1 and Cubs split a doubleheader with Philadelphia 6-4 after an 8-5 loss. Jim McAnany drives in three runs for Chicago. Ed Fitzgerald and Woody Held homer for Cleveland. Milt Bolling and Gail Harris drive in six each for Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jim
Mudcat) Grant
Detroit
Yankees
Boston
Kansas City
Bob Cerv
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Braves
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Oriole
Latman
Jim McAnany
White Sox
Billy Lees
Hoyt Wilhelm
Indians
Ed FitzGerald
Woody Held
Pete Ramos
Grant
Bob Allison
Milt Bolling
Gail Harris
Tigers
Jim Bunning
Gary Blaylock
Earl Wilson
Red Sox
Tom Sturdivant
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Ed Pailey
Bob Purkey
Dodgers
Charlie Neal
Norm Larker
Danny McDevitt
Larry Sherry
Frank Thomas
Art Schulz
Cubs
Phils
Carl Sawatski
Wally Post
Ruben Gomez
Bob Friend
Bucs
Fanning
Dick Groat
Cards
Ernie Brogile
Russell Signs New Contract For Celtics
Boston Celtics announce big Bill Russell has signed for the 1959-60 season. Russell, an All-American at San Francisco, was a key member of last season’s world champion club. He set a league rebound record with 1,612 and averaged 23 per game, adding a 16.7 point mark. He was the sixth Celtic to sign, joining Frank Ramsey, Tom Heinsohn, Sam Jones, K. C. Jones, and John Richter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Celtiics
Big Bill Russell
Russell
San Francisco
Celtics
Frank Ramsey
Tom Heinsohn
Sam Jones
K. C. Jones
John Richter
Little League Schedules Six Delayed Games At Decary Memorial
Biddeford Little Minor League sets six postponed games at Decary Memorial Field on August 24 to 31: Fecteau vs Hebert August 24 Emond vs Lemire August 25 Emond vs Marcotte August 27 Fecteau vs Lemire August 28 Emond vs Larochelle August 31. An All Star team faces the coaches and assistants on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Little Minor League
Decary Memorial Field
Pool Street
Fecteau
Hebert
Emond
Lemire
Marcotte
Larochelle
Eagles Bears Exhibition Tilt In Bay State Matchup
In Lynn Massachusetts Philadelhia Eagles halfback Walt Kowalczyk and Chicago Bears quarterback Zeke Bratkowski draw attention in a National Football League exhibition game. Kowalczyk, from Westfield and Michigan State, aims to show top form after a 43 yard TD burst helped an upset over the Giants. Bratkowski, nicknamed The Brat, threw for 107 yards and a score in the Bears 19 16 win over Green Bay. He will start the first half with Ed Brown and Rudy Bukich taking the second half. Three New England players join Kowalczyk in the Philadelphia lineup: Ken McAfee John Bredice and Alan Miller. The game is funded by a $40 000 gift from former ambassador Joseph P Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Walt Kowalczyk
Westfield
Philadllphia Eagles
Zeke Bratkowski
Chicago Bears
Cardinal Cushing
Manning
New York
Philadelphia
Giants
Bears
Rick Casaves
J. C. Caroline
Brotkowski
Brat
University of Georgia
Eagles
John Bredice
Boston University
Alan Miller
Boston College
Joseph P Kennedy
Fox Night at Comiskey Park Honors Slated for Nellie Fox
Nellie Fox Night at Comiskey Park honors the durable second baseman before Chicago White Sox game against the Washington Senators. Fox, in his 635th consecutive game, will receive gifts as the Sox seek to rebound from a 7-6 loss to Baltimore and regain their AL lead. Fox, 5-foot-8, leads the league with 157 hits and a .322 average, and has played in 9 All Star games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nellie Fox
Comiskey Park
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Washington Senators
Dick Donovan
Baltimore
Cleveland
Fox
Philadelphia Athletics
Marty Marion
Bowdoin backs include ex Thornton standout in fall roster
Bowdoin College coach Neil Corey lists 45 football candidates for early practice on September 1. Saco resident and former Thornton Academy athlete Mike Panteleakos seeks a backfield post, joining Dan Alvino Jr. from South Deerfield. The squad totals 13 seniors 12 juniors and 20 sophomores with seven returning backs and ten linemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Bowdoin College
Neil Corey
Mike Panteleakos
Saco
Corey
Tufts
Medford
Mass
Dan Alvino, Jr
South Deerfield
Biddeford
Bowdoin
Sid Watson
Northeastern
Peter Kostacopoulos
Maine
University of Maine
Moore Offered $60 000 For Title Fight In Boston
Promoter Sam Silverman offered world featherweight champion Davey Moore a 60000 dollar guarantee for a December title bout in Boston. Moore would face Harold Gomes of Providence with both titles at stake. Moore’s manager Willy Ketchum in California weighs several offers including a Houston bout with Paul Ogensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sam Silverma
Davey Moore
Silverman
Willy Ketchum
Moore
California
Harold Gomes
Providence
R. I
Ketchum
Paul "Ogensen
Houston
Journal Wins Championship Bid in Rough Memorial Field Victory
Al Lemieux led Biddeford based Journal with four hits including two home runs and six RBIs as they beat Kiwanis 11 to 9 to clinch the West Biddeford Little League title. Beaudoin worked out of trouble in the late innings, helping Journal secure a city championship berth against Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Lemieux
Biddeford
Saco Journal
West Biddeford
Kiwanis
Memorial Field
Lemieux
Journal
Beaudoin
Camire Brothers
Butler
Journal Ab R
Hpoa E Oe Wince Bt Ak Sg
Danis Ee Ce iTownsenc
Dutremble
Teylor
R. Dutremble
Kiwanis Ab
Hppa E Valliere
Roucher
Clifford
P. Miriuttii
Cemire
Im. Miniutti
Faxass
Townsend
D. Camire
Danis
Bowcher
P. Camire
Denis
Valliere
Beaudein
Gagne
Goulet
Miniutt
Boston Red Sox Open Two-Game Set With Detroit
Boston on a strong road run after an 11-10 extra innings win at Kansas City over the Athletics, sparked by Jackie Jensen's late steal and a trio of Bob Cerv homers. Bill Monboquette to face Detroit’s Paul Foytack in tonight’s opener Briggs Stadium matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Red Sox
Briggs Stadium
Athletics
Kansas City
Boston
Jackie Jensen
Bob Cerv
Frank House
Mike Fornieles
Tom Brewer
Earl Wilson
Vic Wertz
Frank Malzone
Cerv
Marty Keough
Pete Runnels
Gene Stephens
Casale
Nelson Chittum
Malzone
Sammy White
Ted Williams
White
Stephens
Jensen
Wilson
Bill Monboquette
Paul Foytack
Browns Thrice Blest To Bid For Football Crown
Cleveland hosts a Browns season bid led by Jim Brown and Lou Groza with coach Paul Brown guiding Ninowski at quarterback. Injuries strain tackles as McCormack misses games, threatening pass protection. Browns rely on Brown’s record rushes and Groza’s points to threaten a 12th division crown in 14 years of strong NFL play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Jim Brown
Lou Groza
Paul Brown
Jim Ninowski
Browns
Pittsburgh
Brown
Jim
Mike McCormack
Groza
McCormack
Ninowski
Giants cling to lead with 5-3 win over Braves
San Francisco fans, Bill Rigney praised late rally as the Giants hold a two game edge on Los Angeles in the NL pennant chase. Sam Jones retired Hank Aaron with runners on first and third to seal the victory after Atlanta pressed late. Fred Haney and Braves stay hopeful, saying they can still catch the Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Southpawace
Sam Jones
San Francisco
Willies
Giants
Braves
Spahn
Lew Burdette
Los Angeles
Was Jones
Mays
McCovey
San Francisco Giants
Bill Rigney
Rigney
Sam _ Jones
Hank Aaron
Fred Haney
Colts To Face Giants Tonight At Cotton Bowl
The Baltimore Colts meeting the New York Giants in Dallas features Johnny Unitas against Frank Gif ford with a national CBS telecast set for 10 15 p m EST The exhibition follows a December playoff win by the Colts and precedes another pre season clash Washington Redskins versus Los Angeles Rams with passing leaders Eddie Lebaron and Billy Wade noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts
Frank Gifford
New York Giants
Dallas
Alan Ameene
CBS
Washington
Redskins
Rams
Los Angeles
Colts
Giants
Philadelphia
Washington Los Angeles
Eddie Lebaron
Billy Wade
Lebaron
Wade
Portland Man Killed in Gorham Crash
Portland resident William Trask aged 21 died yesterday when his pickup collided with another vehicle in Gorham. Investigators say Trask was on the scene of the wreck, and the motive and full circumstances are under police review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Gorham
William Trask
Driver Hurt After Collision With Pulp Truck
A vehicle struck a loaded pulp truck and was thrown against a power pole, injuring the driver. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators began to determine fault and assess road conditions.
Womens League Plans Special Holiday Tourney
Members of the Womens League of the iddeford Saco Country Club met to plan a Labor Day morning tournament and an afternoon Scotch foursome. Attendees included Mrs Marion Hanson, Mrs Jo Geibke, Mrs Lois Watson, Mrs Alicia Thurlow, and several other members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens League of
iddeford-Saco Country Club
Marion Hanson
Jo Geibke
Lois Watson
Alicia Thurlow
Ruth Wooster
Frances Mitchell
Ruth Bagley
Lorraine Bagley
Kay Welch
Arlene Adjutant
Jane Murphy
Evelyn Kimball
Jackie Sevigny
Lorraine Poissant
Doris Nadeau
Minnie Mourmourous
Jeannette DeHetre
Fifth Week Final Women's Twilight League Golf Results
Biddeford Saco Country Club standings show Team 1 led by Miss Jackie Sevigny and Mrs Dorothy Naceau totaling 2 points. Team 2 with Emily Finn and Frances Mitchell scored 0, while Team 6 led by Florence Driscoll and Ruth Wooster earned 3. Standings list 13 teams with Low Scorer by Position: Pois sant, Wooster, Mour mououras, Welch, and Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford- Saco Country Club
Jackie Sevigny
Lorraine Bagley
Minnie “Mourmouras
Dorothy Naceau
Louise Sanborn
Florence Driscoll
Ruth Wooster
Ruth Bagley
Jeanette DeVere
Evelyn Kimbal
Emily Finn
Denis Nadeau
Marieer
Frances Mitchell
Viola Viahakos
Lorraine Poissant
Marion Hanson
Noreen Munford
Kay Welch
Murial Mar Lin
Leona Driscoll
Jo Gelbke
Lois Watsor
Alicia Thurlow
Jane Murphy
Justine Harvey
Pearla Tapley
Jadys Sarte
Arlene Adjutant
Annette Cote
Gabbe Eaccesbaeseiss
Chad
Seskie Ceciaus
Nasabeeces
Maine Open Golf Championship enters second round
AP reports at Penobscot Valley Country Club New England golf pros chase a veteran of the big money circuit as Bob Toski of Miami leads with an eight under par 64. Bob Locke of Johannesburg sits two strokes back after a 67 while Bill Ezinicki and John Cleary trail one stroke further. Francis Quinn tops the amateur standings with 69 as rain disrupts play and Bob Crowley struggles to a 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crono
New England
Penobscot Valley Country Club
Bob Toski
Miami
Fla
Boby Locke
Johannesburg
South Africa
Locke
Bill Ezinicki
Lynnfield
Mass
John Cleary
Wingdale
Francis Quinn
West Boylston
iMass
Toski
Kings Country Club
Bob Crowley
Weston
Water Ski Titles Up For Grabs Today
National water ski titles in five divisions open in Laconia New Hampshire with five men and three women set to join a U S world tour team in Milan in September Nancie Rideout and Chuck Stearns return as defending champions and world record hopefuls share the spotlight alongside Warren Witherell Mike Amsbury Geoffrey Wolfe Mike Osborne Roger Ray Joe Cash and Buster McCalla in a wide field of contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconia
N.H
United States
Milan
Italy
Miss Rideout
Stearns
Warren Witherell
Bolton Landing
N.Y
Mike Amsbry
Orange
Calif
Geoffrey Wolfe
Jacksonville
Fla
Winter Haven
Joe Cash
Sarasota
Buster McCalla
Cypress Gardens
Von Clay Eyes TV Ring Bout Tonight
Philadelphia based boxer Von Clay aged 20 fights Sonny Ray in a 10 round NBC telecast. Clay with nine wins and a noted punch hopes to offset Ray's experience in a clash of top light heavyweights. Ray comes in 19-7-5 with steady rise in rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Clay
Philadelphia
Sonny Ray
Clay
Ray
Pat Roberts
Roberts
American League Standings and Weekend Games Report
The American League standings show New York 60 60 and Cleveland leading at 69 51 with Chicago at 70 47. Weekend matchups include New York at Kansas City and Baltimore at Cleveland, while Washington visits Chicago and Boston travels to Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
W. Lyn G.B
Cleveland
New York
Baltimore
Detroit
Kansas City
Boston
Washington
Chicago
National League standings and Friday results
National League teams led by San Francisco and Los Angeles with records listed. Friday games featured San Francisco at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Cincinnati, and Chicago at Milwaukee. Final scores: Pittsburgh 3 St. Louis 1. San Francisco 5 Milwaukee 3. Los Angeles 8 Cincinnati 5. Philadelphia 8 Chicago 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Kcc
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chisox
Billy Pierce
Pierce
Cleve
Orioles
Barry Latman
Belt
Scarboro
Brigitte Bardot
Love IS
Randolph Scott
Lonesome
Hollywood
Joan Bennett
Donald Cook
L'Il Abner
Mail & Tel
City Theatre
Danny
Nichols
Satchmo
Kennebunk
U. S. Route 1
Kennebunk, Me
James Stewart Lee Remick
Ben Gazzara
Arthur O'Connell
Eve Arden
Kathryn Grant
Randolph Scott, Karen Steele
Arundel
Scarborough Line
Michael Todd
Cima Roy
Caroly
Eleanor Keenan Hyn
Frank Capras
South Pacific
Millie Perkins
Diary
Flne Frank
Showtime
Bay State
Fox Tonight
Chicago Park
Mega
Palace Roller
Old Orchard Beach
Boynton & Haithwaite
Jean Leon Destine
Thornton Ace
Wilkes
Jones
Bosox
The
Canada
George P. Vanier
Elizabeth II
Vincent Massey
Womens League
Aetig
Saco Recreation League
Bergeron
Pike
Caouette
Lane
Willette
Pomerleau
Putney
Tracy
Berube
Abr
Hoe
T. Nadeau
Welch
Luiggi
B. Nadeau
Arnold
MacDonald
Velevis
Hamel
Eeeeene
Luiggi i
Picher
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!