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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1959

Page

5

Nine Top Pacers To Vie In Gorham Feature Race

Gorham Raceway hosts an Early Closing Class 17 Pace with a $2,500 purse featuring nine top pacers led by Cynthia Volo One Hal Merry Ensign and Lee Sten week in a holiday attraction for Maine harness fans. The field includes Peppy Hal Dora Ensign and Precursor among other strong contenders in a lively pace program headlined by the notable Gorham horses and drivers.

Gorham Gorham Raceway Maine Cynthia Volo Hal Merry Ensign Lee Sten Charles P. Atherton North Windham Volo Connie Peppy Hal Aroostook Frank Inman N. D. Hal Lee Chip Charles Lord of Wells Ralph Fenno Esquire Dolly Fingo Ted Robbins Belfast Keith Hagen Tar Direct Simonson Brothers Bridgewater Bob Simonson My Ensign Alan Mollison al Hazen Precursor Newell Jim Egan Ebony Bay Clearview Stables Winthrop Norman Wolworth Star Gallon R. Millett Bornerview Shaydale Betty G. G. Nelson A. Langis Jr Moony H G. Fitch Dean Cherry M. Karkos Marty Echo E. Griffin Moraka H. Colburn P. Gulliver Walter's Boy G. Carter, Sr Portable C. Day Patriot Hanover Inkus Truax J. Hanson N. W R. Truitt A. Langille, Jr K. Hagen R. Simonson A. Hazen R. Fenno J. Egan F. Inman N. Woolworth Linda Leu Volo P. Gullifer Rena Rosecroft A. Ireland Linda Brook W. Perkins Butternut Jake F. Roullard Betty Butler A. Clark Miss Lina A. Miles Navy Way W. Collins Lucky Dime E. Gilman G. Carter, Jr Danny Venture F. Inma Early Hill H. Bond R. Smith Popsicle Reine Byrd L. Keene Nibble Express F. Dandera Mister Lad W. Dumont Star Tor R. Smith Bronze Biljolyn Selby’s

Weekend Sports Schedule at Beech Ridge and Gorham Tracks

Stock car racing and fireworks at Beech Ridge Speedway tonight at 8. Harness racing full card at Gorham Raceway tonight and Saturday. Hell Car Drivers compete at Beech Ridge tomorrow night and Sunday at 8:30. Owen-Davis Junior American Legion vs Smith-Tobey Bath Sunday 1:30 two games at Saco Memorial Field. Down East Open Skeet Championship at York County Fish and Game Club Goodwins Mills Sunday afternoon.

Beech Ridge Speedway Gorham Raceway Scar Owen-Davis Post Junior American Legion Smith-Tobey Post of Bath Saco Memorial Field York County Fish and Game Club Goodwins Mills

Harriman Beote Spark Braves Win Over Eliot

Beote returned from thumb injury to earn six straight strikeouts in relief as Kennebunkport beat Eliot 5-1 in a Great Bay league game at Parson's Field. Harriman drove in two with a bases clearing double and scored on Beaudoin's single. Braves improve to 4-2. travel to Exeter Sunday for a doubleheader and a meeting at 11:15 at Mason Street, Biddeford.

Dick Beote Buddy Harriman Kennebunkport Braves Eliot Parson's Field Beote Irv Wilcox Braves Harriman Paul Beaudoin Don Belanger Joe Boisvert Kennebunkport Exeter N. H Hilary Mahaney, Jr Jack Charland Lightning Mason Street Biddeford Rho Harriman Beaudoin Wilcox Roberts Garon Oenene Belanger Boisvert Small Charland Beete R He Eliot Harlem Welch Ee Garland Hall Beste Clements Ampres Langelier Tardif

Little Minor League Roster Chosen For July Schedule

A Little Minor League roster was selected at St Andre's hall with Emond's Funeral Home Nor Chouinman Andreward Rhames aayay La Ronal Norman Sones and many others named. Head coaches include Paul Therrien Leo Lemire Bob Larochelle and Al Mondor. A July 13 game is set at Decary Memorial field with a nightly schedule through July and August and practice slots announced for weeks starting July 6.

St. Andre’s Hall Emond Nor- Chouinman Andreward Rhames Aayay la- Ronal Norman Oeeee Sones Steven Camire Gerald Bissonette Ronald Huot Rene Fortier Robert Pette Roland Loranger Donald Cyr Donald Boissoneault Paul Therrien Paul Martel Robert Davies Lemire Harvey Guay Denis Lemay Eric Lauzier Gerard Bisson Norman Guignard Robert Fournier Robert Fecteau Normand Paquette Robert Bergeron Richard Lemire Norman Bisson Ronald Richard Clayton Lamare Gerard Provencher Leo Lemire Robert Provencher Larochelle Window Normand Lessard Ronald Daly Roland Bineau Normand Ossignol Richard Bisson Leopold Riviere Guy Brochu Frank Paul Leonard Jarriz Michael Petrin Lucien Morin Yvonne Richard Decary Memorial Field Pool Street Larochelle Fecteau Hebert Superette Marcotte

Lions Team Is Winner In Local Hoop Contest

John Spencer poured in 46 points to power the Biddeford-Saco Lions past McKenney and Heard 79 to 68 in a high school basketball league game at Memorial Field Biddeford last night Spencer scored 40 in the first three periods setting a scoring mark for the league Baillargeon led McKenney and Heard with 24 points while Bob Clark and Mike Kenney each added double digits for their teams nearby officials were Bellavance and Wilkinson.

John Spencer Biddeford-Saco Lions McKenney Heard Memorial Field Biddeford Spencer Charles Baillargeon Robt. Desjardins Ren, Geeek Mises Roger Dutteveble Steve Martin Stteve Fleurant Don Lessard McKenney & Heard Py Bob Clark Bob Dodge Rf Cees al‘Zarl Goodwin ONOM Mike Kenney Brousy

Maxwell Is Key To Tiger Rally

Maxwell sparked a Tiger rally with a decisive performance as key scoring and leadership helped the team overturn a deficit. The Associated Press reported strong late offense and rebounding by the duo of Maxwell and his teammates to secure the win.

Maxwell

Johansson Keeps Title Glow As Winner Eyes More Fights

New York AP reports heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson says life changes little after winning the crown over Floyd Patterson, remaining pleasant and focused. A second item notes Owen-Davis's Comeback win over Manchester 4 to 3 in Westbrook with Bourque and Kimball driving a decisive sixth inning rally.

New York Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Johansson Viking Joe Louis Hantonte Charles Lindbergh Paris Ingo Marty Bourque Guy Kimball Owen Davis Post Saco Manchester Post Westbrook Auy Legion Owen-Davis Cherard Patterson Bourque Patterson Morrill Kerry Soucy Archie Moore Noy Hanson Griffith Olearnings Snieder Bourque Kimball Frothingham Chenard Manchester Abrhone Ing Jacques Taber Brown Pratt Merritt Manchester Francoeur Vaillancourt Millett Vallaincourt Dolloff McCarthy Rines

Saco Student Wins Numerals At Bowdoin

Bowdoin College announced 131 spring sports awards led by Malcolm E. Morrell. Sixty‑four varsity letters and numerals were earned across five sports including baseball track golf tennis and sailing with 57 freshmen winning Class of 1962 numerals. Notable recipient Robert Armstrong, a Sigma Nu member from Saco, earned freshman track numerals.

Bowdoin College Malcolm E. Morrell Robert Armstrong Sigma Nu Fraternity Noella R. Armstrong Summer Street Saco

Postponed LL Games Rescheduled In Saco

President Rod Bergeron announced rescheduled Little League games from Saco Old Orchard Beach. Owen-Davis and Bagley meet at 6 15 pm at Saco Memorial Field in a makeup from June 18. Boucouvelas Brothers vs Old Orchard Beach Lions set for Monday night at Saco Memorial.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Rod Bergeron Owen-Davis and

Braves Face Infield Loss as Pennant Race Tightens

Milwaukee presses for a third straight National League title despite missing key infielders. Red Schoendienst and shortstop Orlando Cepeda—wait, wrong—absent Logan and Schoendienst sap Milwaukee’s middle, with Covington and Mathews limited. Braves trail by a half game to Giants and Dodgers as miscues and injuries fuel a recent slide.

Associated Press Red Schoendienst Johnny Logan Milwaukee Braves Schoendienst Logan Champs Ed Mathews Wes Covington Elix Mantilla Casey Wise Johnny O'Brien Pittsburgh Bucs

Johansson says he learned English from American movies

Johansson notes his English is strong and describes learning the language by watching American films with Swedish subtitles. He mentions being married at 17, divorced at 18, and having a daughter named Jean from that marriage. He also describes a large wardrobe.

Ingo Jean Johansson

Bowdoin Names Peter Kopoulos Assistant Football Coach

Bowdoin College appointed Peter Kosta Copoulos a former Maine football and basketball star as assistant football coach yesterday. He will assist Bowdoin's program and contribute to team development and game planning.

Brunswick Peter Kostacopoulos University of Maine Bowdoin College Bowdoin

Softball Game Between Young Democrats and Lightning Club Ends Wide Run Match

In a high scoring softball game, Labonte and Gagne led the Young Democrats with multiple RBIs while Skehan earned the win for the Lightning Club. Chenard powered the Young Democrats with a home run as Montembeau and Consalvo contributed key hits. final scores show Lightning Club edging out 14 to 7 after late rallies.

I Sullian Montembeau Labonte Lightning Club Ab Hpoa E Boudreau Tere Ee Bordage Krasko Tescses Brochu Irouselle Gregoire Nolette Skehan

Los Angeles Boxer Valdez Wins Narrow Decision

Danny Valdez of Los Angeles outpointed Obby Cervantes of Mexico City in a 124 to 1274 bout in Los Angeles, with the local fighter securing a close victory.

Associated Press Los Angeles Danny Valdez Cervantes Mexico City

Red Cross Swim Classes To Begin At Saco Pool

Red Cross wines for Saco will start Monday at the Royal Ambassador pool Park. Buses leave at 12 30 from the Saco Fire station. New head coach Nels Corey Kos tacopoulos 25 graduated from Maine in 1957 and has been assistant coach at Deering High School in Portland since then.

Red Cross Saco Royal Ambassador Pool Park Nels Corey Kostacopoulos Maine Deering High School Portland

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