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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1959

Page

5

Face Seeks to Tie Pitching Streak Record in Pirates Win

Elroy Face close to tying MLB consecutive victories mark as Pirates sweep Dodgers 9-2 and 4-3. He pitched two scoreless innings in relief to seal the second game after Dick Groat’s bases loaded single in the 10th. Dodgers drop to third, Giants lead, Cubs stumble. Don Secrist charged with both defeats.

Associated Press Elroy Face Pittsburgh Rube Marquard Carl Hubbell Face Pirates Los Angeles Dick Groat Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Don Secaee

New Pro Football League Promises Stiff 1960 Competition

The AFL promises tougher competition for the NFL with higher salaries for players and officials. A Sept meeting in Los Angeles will name a commissioner and decide if the league expands to eight teams. Cities backing franchises include Dallas New York Houston Minneapolis Los Angeles Denver and Seattle if UW stadium used. Draft details set for December.

Dallas American Football League National Football League Los Angeles Lamar Hunt NFL H. P. Skoglund Minneapolis Barron Hilton New York Houston Minneapolis-St. Paul Denver Harry Wismer National Collegiate Athletic Assn Hunt Seattle University of Washington Buffalo Miami San Diego Kansas City Vancouver Canada

Shaw Blanks Yanks as Sox Lead Still Bright

White Sox pitcher Bob Shaw blanked the New York Yankees 5-0 to help Chicago split a doubleheader and stay 1 1/2 games ahead in the American League after a late surge from Cleveland. Shaw credits Wynn and peers for guidance, calling the staff the best and noting Lopez’s belief in him.

Chicago Bob Shaw Chicago White Sox Shaw New York Yankees White Sox Cleveland Sox al Lopez Detroit Tigers Charleston American Assn Tiger Shaw Shaw Ray Boone Tito Francona Bill Fischer Lopez Barry Latman New York New York City Early Wynn Ace Sha Wynn Billy Pierce Dick Donovan Ray Berres

A M A cites apathy as cause of inadequate diets

The American Medical Association points to apathy as a major reason for poor diets. It stresses need for public awareness and nutrition education to improve eating habits nationwide.

The American Medical Assn

Port Braves Cup Loop Leads After Double Win

Kennebunkport Braves swept a twin bill at Exeter New Hampshire to grab the Great Bay loop lead. In game one Hilary Mahaney Jr. allowed three hits as the Braves won 10 to 0, Don Littlefield belting a homer with a man aboard. Game two went extra innings as the Braves edged Exeter 3 to 1, aided by Dick Beote’s key relief after Jack Charland walked in the tying run. Charland and Littlefield supplied run support with timely hits.

Braves Kennebunkport Exeter N. H Great Bay Loop Port Hilary Mahaney, Jr Kennebunk Don Littlefield Don Belanger Dick Boote Jack Charland Charland Beote Rusty Sharples Porter Littlefield Graham Small Wilcox

Football Ace Faces Charge

Pro football veteran Boby Layne star quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers was charged with drunken driving after his car struck a parked vehicle and he left the scene with three companions before taking a taxi. He posted $300 bail after three hours in jail.

Austin Tex Boby Layne Carterback Pittsburgh Steelers Layne Chicago Cardinals Steelers Detroit Detroit Lions Pittsburgh

Harshman Leads Indians Past Red Sox in Twin Bill

Jack Harshman earned the relief win in the nightcap, lifting Cleveland over Boston 6-2 after the Indians took the opener 1-0. Harshman, 3-0 in Cleveland since arriving from Baltimore, pitched five innings of relief and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Minnie Minoso added a three run homer to seal the win as Cleveland stays within 1 1/2 games of first-place Chicago.

Cleveland Jack Harshman Red Sox Boston Indians Sox Harshman Baltimore Billy Hoeft Jack Lake City Mike Garcia Ted Lepcio Charlie Maxwell Detroit Russ Kemmerer Washington Billy Klaus Orioles Lepcio Tigers Babe Ruth Francona Tommy Brewer Tito Francona Jim Perry Perry al Schroll Jackie Jensen Sammy White Vic Power Minnie Minoso Jerry Casale Frank Malzone Chicago Associated Press Frank Lane Billy Pierce Nellie Fox Chicago White Sox Lane Larry Doby Bene Tom Brewer Titonas White Sox New York Yankees Kansas City Early Wynn Sherman

Hill Crow Spark Cards In Grid Hoop Competition

Hill and Crow star for the Chicago Cardinals in pre season play driven by Hill’s 60 and 30 yard TD passes to Crow and Crow’s four touchdowns. Packers Bears and Browns win or lose with Lombardi Dixon Galimore headlines. Forty percent of global cotton comes from the United States.

Hill Crow Associated Press King Hill John David Crow Chicago Cardinals Rice Texas A&m Cardinal Cardinals Texas Pittsburgh Steelers Green Bay Packers San Francisco Chicago Bears Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Ollie Matson Tom Tracy Len Dawson Jim Orr Packers Vince Lombardi George Dixon Don Mclhenny Willie Galimore Galimore Eagle Zeke Bratkowski Norm van Brocklin Eagles Browns John Henry Johnson The United States

Owen-Davis reaches finals in Northern New England tourney

Owen-Davis Junior American Legion baseball team from Saco advances to the Northern New England final at Keene New Hampshire after two one run wins over Milford Massachusetts and Manchester New Hampshire. Bourque drives in key runs, and pitching from Couture and teammates holds strong through both games. If Owen-Davis wins the final they claim the title. if not, the double elimination concludes Wednesday.

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Francona's bold trade boosts Indians as Francona shines

Tito Francona, 25, blossoms as Indians top hitter with a .379 average, 7 homers and 64 RBIs while Frankie Lane’s deal sending Larry Doby to Detroit for utility man Tito Francona proves pivotal. Indians sweep doubleheader, gain on White Sox, while Yanks, Tigers, and Senators also win or split.

Toski Stays Out Front Captures State Golf Title

AP report: Bob Toski, a New England native based in South Miami, won the Maine Open with a 274, the lowest 72-hole Maine Open score. He finished eight strokes ahead of runner-up Bob Locke, with Crowley and Ezinicki also in the top four. Amateur Jim Veno led Maine entrants, finishing 10th.

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