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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1959

Page

5

Parisian Hell Drivers Set For Beech Ridge Debut

Parisian Hell Drivers, on their first U S tour, appear at Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway on July 4 and 5 at 8 30 p m. The 28 event program ends with a leap in a 1959 Simca convertible. Thirteen 1959 Simca cars will be used marking their first local Daredevil stunt run. Leader Dan Fleenor, a tall Texan, balances a car on two wheels for long distances.

United States Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Simca

Gorham Raceway to Feature Class C Races Tonight

Gorham Raceway presents Class C pace and trot events led by Red Jericho in the pace and Hap Hanover, Dicky Broom, and Monday Ores Broom in the trot. Notables include Phil Gulliver’s Dicky Broom and Red Jericho owned by the Johnsons and H with driver Ralph Fenno. Eight races listed across D and C classes with purses up to $600.

Gorham Raceway Red Jericho Johnsons and H Ralph Fenno Soalite Hap Hanover Dicky Broom Felding Eave Farley Teksover Phil Gulliver Waterville Philena Volo B. Fernald Sister Susie A. Nelson Keay A. Langille, Jr Cindy's R. Rankin Dolls Belle Gordon Rapid Gallon F. Roullard Miss Penny Lee W. Timmons Dexter Nadrom G. Carter Josedale D. Richards Ginny Barnes LaFrance Hanover A. Clark Nira’s Wanetka J. Gerry G G. Bennett Success Scot H. ‘Sanborn Master Key A. McAtee Northern Maid M. Wing Twilight Volo R. McC E. Griffin Arch Paul J. Gerry Lucky Reed H. Bond Star Abbott Susan Egan A. Miles Sika H. Ralph Willomb R. Wing Trigger Volo G. Fitch Major Mills M. Hodgkins, Jr R. X J. Egan Lakeside George C. Day R. Fenno Paramount Hal F. Inman Victor Desire Pace Tressmite Victor Scott A. Langille Debby Moraka Ginn Hy Little Bugger R. McCaleb Way Little Joan A. Hazen Abbedale F. Boullard P. Gullifer Shadydale Precise M. Keene Big Cannon W. Gould Master Fingo Spencer Wil B. Smith

Benson Wins Bomber Race At Beech Ridge Speedway

Beech Ridge Speedway saw two Buxton brothers finish second and third in the feature bomber race as Bucky Benson of Biddeford captured the win. Phil Libby edged Bob Libby late, after Bob led most of the race and spun near the finish. Other top finishers included Paul Tardif, Arnold Bidell, and Ralph Cusak in a night of heats, semis, and class results.

Buxton Beech Ridge Speedway Phil Libby Bob Bucky Benson Biddeford Paul Tardif Arnold Bidell Bob Libby RalphCusak Scarborough Buck Benson Westbrook J. Lank Brad Baker Portland Gene Villacci Falmouth

Twi Golf Team No 3 Seemingly Dominant in Best Score Lineup

The document lists team rosters and best score positions for Twi Golf teams across multiple squads. It names players from Team No 1 to Team No 6, with scores and positions under Best Score In Each Position, including Dr. Steve Polackwich and others, reflecting a school or club golf match lineup.

Steve Polackwich Cnet Ted Ae Keseshi Dave Tousignant H. Watson Miniutti S. Polackwich Taillon H. Jones W. Nadeau R. Aude

Yankees Stay Close As pennant race tightens in AL

The American League standings tighten as Cleveland and Chicago contend. Baltimore beats New York 4-0 behind Ralph Terry’s four-hit effort for a complete game win. Detroit over Kansas City 5-4, Washington 4-1 over Boston. In the NL, Chicago Cubs beat St Louis 6-5 and Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 1-0 on Gene Conley’s five-hit pitching. Mantle returns for Yankees with two hits.

Associated Press New York Yankees Cleveland Chicago White Sox Yankees Indians Baltimore Ralphi Terry Washington Bos Chicago Cubs St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Gene Conley Jim Landis Turkdown Woody Held Gerry Ee Lown m Barry Latman Terry Billy Gardner Hec Brown Tigers Ned Garver Eddie Yost Milwaukee Cincinnati Braves San Francisco Ants New York Orioles Detroit Kansas City Boston Conley Dick Groat Pirates

Gene Conley Ends Slump With 1-0 Win for Phillies

Gene Conley, 6-8 right-hander, pitches his sixth complete game to beat Pittsburgh 1-0 on a five hitter, lifting Philadelphia in a bleak season as Milwaukee and Chicago games unfold. Conley walks one, strikes out eight, ERA 2.80, contributing to a tightly bunched NL table as Braves and Pirates suffer. Don Elston earns win for Cubs in a late comeback over St Louis with Ernie Banks prodigy and Bobby Thomson delivering decisive hits.

Associated Press Gene Conley Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukes Conley Braves Chicago Cubs St. Louis Phils Ron Kline Joe Koppe Richie Ashburn Thomson Cubs Cardinal Ernie Banks Jon Bobby Thomson Don Elston Lindy McDaniel al Dark

Springvale KC Tops Rochambeau to Hold First Place

Springvale KC strengthened its hold on first in the Biddeford softball league by withstanding a late rally from Rochambeau for a 9-6 win at Memorial Field. Al Lessard earned his fifth victory, while Rochambeau’s Armand Paquette took the loss.

Springvale KC Biddeford Rochambeau Memorial Field Springvale Bob Dubois Red Genest Leo Gauthier Gauthier Webber Hospital al Lessard Armand Paquette

Stitch Knocks Sawyer in First Round Bout

Louisville AP reports Rudell Stitch, a Presbyterian elder, defeats unranked Rudy Sawyer in 2 minutes 15 seconds to boost his No 2 welterweight standing. Stitch lands three knockdowns, improving his record to 21-5 with 11 KOs. he weighed 146 1?4 pounds to Sawyer’s 147.

Louisville Rudell Stitch Rudy Sawyer New York Sawyer

Stengel Times Hoyt Wilhelm as AL All-Star starter

Casey Stengel hinted Hoyt Wilhelm will start for the American League in the upcoming All-Star game in Pittsburgh after Yankees beat the Orioles. Stengel noted Yogi Berra prefers Wilhelm to pitch first, and he will consider Berra’s feelings in selecting the starter. Wilhelm, famed knuckleball pitcher, is linked to the selection amid talks with Gus Triandos and team plans.

Baltimore Casey Stengel Pittsburgh Hoyt Wilhelm Yankees Orioles Stengel Oriole Gus Triandos Wilhelm Yogi Berra Berra Mr. Berra Gus

Harris Travels With Boston As Sox Slump Deepens

Washington AP report says Bucky Harris, Red Sox general manager, arrived to observe Boston’s fourth straight loss. He will stay in Baltimore through Saturday, then return to Boston. Players privately disagree with Manager Mike Higgins and center fielder Gene Stephens, while Sammy White remains a weak hitter behind the plate. Higgins works on a one year contract with no firing signals, and Sox farm system link to Minneapolis Millers is noted as a potential demotion source.

Washington Bucky Harris Red Sox Boston Tom Yawkey Sox Baltimore Mike Higgins Marty Keough Gene Stephens Sammy White Higgins Minneapolis Millers Millers

Red Sox Endure Fourth Straight Loss At Washington

In Washington the Red Sox drop a fourth straight game 4 1 as Camilo Pascual limits Boston to four hits. Frank Sullivan to start today as Bucky Harris watches. Pascual exits with a shutout spoiled by an unearned run in the ninth. Wertz singles and Williams seems to spark late in the game.

Harvey Kuenn Charlie Maxwell Gus Zernial Johnny Bucks Paul Foytack Camilo Pascual Boston Vic Wertz Frank Mazone Norm Siebern Gil McDougald Yankees Siebern Brown Yogi Berra Bill Skowron Hector Lopez McDougald Ham Billy Lees Mickey Mantle New York Washington Frank Sullivan Boston Red Sox Sox Bucky Harris Senators Pascual Harris Minneapolis

Stengel Names Williams to AL All-Star Team

AL manager Casey Stengel selected Ted Williams for the All-Star roster marking his 15th appearance. Williams replaces Jim Lemon in left field and is joined by Mantle Kuenn and Colavito Minoso in the outfield with strong supporting lineup changes including Gil McDougald at infield. Pitchers include Bunning Daley Duren Ford Pierce Wynn Wilhelm.

Boston Mass Ted Williams Williams Casey Stengel AL Stars Joe Cronin League Stengel Fred [Haney Stan Musial St. Louis Cardidge Haney Milwaukee NL Stars Pittsburgh Jim Le‘mon Washington Mickey Mantle New York Harvey Kuenn Detroit Gil McDougald Yankees Rocky Bridges Cronjin White Sox Harmon Killibrew Rocky Colavito Minnie Minoso Cleveland Indians Adaline Tigers Gus Triandos Orioles Yogi Berra Sherm Lollar Lollar Triandos Malzone Pete Runnels Red Sox Vic Power Indians Roy Sievers Senators

Killebrew's two run double seals Washington win in tense finish

Endgame drama as Harmon Killebrew belts a two run double off the bullpen fence scoring Ken Aspro and Bob Allison. Roy Sievers was pulled off the bag by a high throw and Gerry Casale took his sixth loss after a rough relief stint. Franklin Malzone drove in Wertz earlier, while Jim Lemon added a fifth inning run. Bill Fischer matched up as the opposing pitcher for the White Sox.

Jackie Jensen Harmon Killebrew Roy Sievers Frankie Malzone Wertz Gene Stephens Sievers Pascual Killebrew Washington Ken Aspromonte Bob Allison Gerry Casale Cleveland Murray Wall Casale Jim Lemon Don Buddin Buddin Lemon Bill Fischer Sox

Bagley's edges Owen-Davis for Little League win

Bagley's shrugged off three runs in the second to beat Owen-Davis 4 1 in a Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League game. Callahan Caouette and Cartier led Bagley's hits with two apiece, while Owen-Davis errors aided the victors. Shea had Owen-Davis lone repeat hit.

Bagley Owen-Davis Orchard Beach Saco Callahan Caouette Cartier S. Shea Boudreau Ieee Bargley Owen Davis Goodwin Nason Norrad Ouette Cartier Basse Skea Ouette Norrad Caouette Casaalle Shea Clark Tardif Ib Manderelli Cette Fecteau Chabot Steer Beaulieu Ells Ae 'Croteau Mortel Georgacarakos

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