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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1959

Page

5

Young Jose Becerra to Battle Halimi for Title

Los Angeles AP reports youthful Jose Becerra of Mexico has a punchers chance to dethrone Halimi of France in a 15 round title bout at Memorial Sports Arena. The 23-year-old challenger has 11 straight knockouts in 35 pro fights and earned the shot after defeating Mario D Agata. Halimi carries a rare stoppage defeat with eye injuries in 28 pro bouts, while Becerra and backers project a keen left hand as his strongest weapon.

Los Angeles Jose Becerra Mexico Ionenee Halimi France Memorial Sports Arena Becerra Mario D'Agata Italy Halimi Jose Pancho Rosales Raul Raton) Macias

Jordan Moyer Finish Training For Title Bout

Welterweight champion Don Jordan of Los Angeles and challenger Denny Moyer of Portland completed a final hard workout in Portland ahead of their 15 round title bout. NBC TV will carry the fight from the Portland racetrack with weather not a factor due to the telecast. Jordan, 25, owns a six month reign and an 8 win streak and 45 11 record while Moyer, 19, has a 20 straight wins this year.

Portland Ore Don Jordan Los Angeles Denny Moyer Jordan Moyer Nbc-Tv Tommy Moyer Oyer Gaspar Ortega Vince Marti Snez

Lions Squad Wins Second Hoop Contest

Lions Squad captures its second hoop contest victory. Game details show scoring by Gara Lessard Ron Guerin Robt Cote and others with Dubuc Labbe and Garon contributing. Pitching line lists Twomey as winner and Robi Cote as loser with umpires Chenard McKenne and a 3:00 duration.

Lions Vessias Gara Pepsi-Cola Lessard Ron Guerin Robt. Cote Twomey Devoe Labbe M. Garon Rol Caron Dubuc Ron. Guerin Robt Cote G. Guerin Dutremble Robi. Cote Chenard McKenne

Hemus And Walker Fines Will Stand

Pittsburgh AP report says National League President Warren Giles upheld fines and suspensions on St. Louis manager Hemus and coach Walker after arguments with umpires. Hemus fined 250 dollars and suspended five days. Walker fined 100 dollars and suspended two days. Suspension took effect last Friday at 6.

Pittsburgh Sally Hemus St. Louis Cardinals Harry Walker Warren Giles National League Giles Hemus Walker Umires Los Angeles Ast

Pace For Two-Year-Olds Is Feature At Gorham

The Esquire two year old pace offers $1,200 at Gorham Raceway with nine top Maine colts. Susan Moraka and Borderview Bob are forecasted favorites from Roches ter New Hampshire and Houston, Texas respectively, as the program includes multiple pace and trot races with listed entrants and drivers. The meet features Class B C and D events, purse details, and a long card of horses such as Peppy Hal Dolly Fingo and Trigger Volo across eight races.

Esquire Gorham Raceway Maine Susan Moraka Moraka Stock Farm Rochester N. H Borderview Bob Jud DeWitt Houston Knight Star Borderview Bell Boy Peppy Hal Dolly Fingo Precursor Trigger Volo Panamite J. H. Attorney Philena Volo D. Fernald Dale Gray L. Buckley Eljan Chief R. Trunitt Rapid Gallon F. Roullard E. Johnston A. Langille, Jr D. H. Hal A. Ledger Diamond Chief R. Smith Portable C. Day la Ben Walter's Boy G. Carter, Sr H. Ralph Don Whitlock G. Carter, Jr Patriot Hanover R. Millett N. W Mary Lev Volo G. Fitch Lakeside George R. Rankin Paramount Hal F. Inman J. Egan Blossom Fingo A. Hazen Nip Abbe C. R. Card W. Grover Ace K. Hagen W. Gould Precursor R. Smith Lord and Master A. Langille Ab Kelly R. Fenno E. Semple Shadydale Ralph Nokomis Bess R. McCaleb A. Miles Michael Moraka A. Hazenace True Linn S. Hamilton You Mite A. Tweedie Casa R. Truitt Gloria Scott Tika H

Little League Totals and Scoring Summary

In a Little League game St Jean scored 23 runs to 0 as Butler’s totaled 13. Manderelli and Pepin led with multiple RBIs while Thibeault added three base hits. Chabot earned the win over Boisvert, with umpires Tarcchelle Laliberte and Lauzier calling the time of 1 hour 50 minutes.

Innnings St. Jean Butler Manderelli Cadorette Doyon Pepin Edwin R. Parisien Thibeault Butler's Rotary Ab Hpoa Lamb Beaudette M. Miniutti P. Miniutti Eeenee Guillerault Breton Valliere D Camire Clifford Leblanc Rotary Kiwanis Saucier Cloutier P. Camire

Saco Pro Tops Golf Tourney in Maine State Event

Saco Professional tops the Maine State Professional Amateur Golf Tournament at Biddeford and Saco Country Club with a two ball best ball gross 69. Phil Fredericks wins amateur first gross, ahead of Bob Chasse. Hap Malia is second with 74. Andy Manero with Ken Noyes tied for second gross in pro am. Statute note: copper framework covering Liberty’s statue.

Saco Ah Lamenene D Jr Scarbrouthland Phil Fredericks Lowdale Maine Bidoe Saco Country Club Fredericks Bob Chasse Abe Zimmerman Ken Noyes Andy Manero Hap Malia Lamontagne Billy Walters

Scientist Arthur H. Compton Recovers After Heart Operation

Dr. Arthur H. Compton, 66, Nobel laureate and Washington University professor, is recovering from heart surgery. Barnes Hospital said Sunday his condition is very good.

ST. Louis Arthur H. Compton Washington University Barnes Hospital

Beaird Dies at 105. famed centenarian wed at 100

Louisville AP reports John Wesley Beaird, who drew national notice for marrying on his 100th birthday, died at 105. Survived by his 74-year-old wife, the obituary notes his long life and recent marriage. The article also lists bowling league standings and club names from the era.

Louisville, Ky John Wesley Beaird

Registered Mail and Postal Office Count Summary

Instruction on declaring full value for registered mail and fees. Notes that postal clerks assess value for fee. Also reports 36,308 post offices in the US and territories with 4,301 closures in five years, and rural route extensions often serving nearby areas.

United States National Association of Postmasters of the

Pat Boone Shifting Image Kissless Hero to Smooches

Hollywood story centering on Pat Boone who recalls being labeled kissless due to his religion during April Love and To the Center of the Earth. Boone explains the clash between faith and film romance as he discusses kissing scenes with Shirley Jones and Diane Baker.

Hollywood Pat Boone Diane Baker Pat April Henry Levin Shirley Jones Henry Shirley David Weisbart

Dinah Shore to Buy Gowns for TV Show in Europe

Dinah Shore plans a two month European holiday with family then buys gowns in Paris, Rome and possibly Madrid for her Sunday night color program. She will be joined by a Hollywood fashion consultant. most outfits are by Bob Carlton for NBC shows.

New York Dinah Shore Bob Carlton NBC Dinah

Steel Talks Bog Deadline Nears

NEW YORK AP negotiators in the steel industry faced a deadline just a week away with no progress toward a new contract. July 14 marks expiration of an extension covering 500000 workers in the basic steel industry as four man teams from United Steelworkers and the 12 largest companies held sessions but offered no public explanation for the union president's absence.

New York United Steelworkers of America David J. McDonald

State Dept likely to bar Hungarian diplomats travel

Washington says the State Department would impose travel limits on Hungarian diplomats after Budapest restricted U S diplomats to 24 miles from Budapest without special permission. The Hungarian note accused the United States of machinations against Hungary's way of life, conducted openly or in secrecy under diplomatic cover.

Washington State Department Budapest U.S United States Legation

Boxing results from across the country and abroad

The Associated Press reports several recent bouts. In Mobile Guy Sumlin stopped Irish Johnny Gorman in the 4th, in New York Joji Ishibashi was outpointed by Sadao Yaoia, in Las Vegas Eddie Andrews outpointed Don Fullmer, and in West Jordan Eddie Andrews wins again by decision with a 10 round bout noted.

Associated Press Mobile Ala Guy Sumlin Mobile Johnny Gorman New York Tokyo Sadao Yaoia Japan Joji Ishibashi Bantams Las Vegas Eddie Andrews Don Fullmer West Jordan Utah

Ministers Turn Out 150 Applicants for Hidden Job

In Louisville Rev. Richard Debell, 23, faces a startled moment as 150 Baptist ministers apply for a post he did not seek or arrange. He hopes to remain at Gethsemane Baptist Church for several more years. Burdette was Haney's choice to pitch the middle innings with Elroy Face ready. Stengel did not name a second pitcher but said Ryne Duren would be used late for the Yankees.

Hollywood Gordon Ila MacRae St. Louis Long Island Ohio Horace Heidt Horace MacRae Sheila Air Force Pittsburgh Mickey Mantle al Kaline Forbes Field Richard M. Nexon Tiger Star Detroit Mantle Kaline New York Washington Casey Stengel Yankee Mickey Stengel Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Willie Mays Ernie Banks Orlando Cepeda Minnie Minoso Harmon Hkillebrew Nellie Fox Bill Skowron Rocky Colavito Gus Triandos Luis Aparicio Clanstie "Fine Cks Dodger Fox Haney Drysdale Burdette Early Wynn Chicago Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore Hoyt Joe Louisville Richard Debell Gethsemane Baptist Church Elroy Face Ryne Duren Yankees

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