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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1959

Page

6

Baseball Teams Using New Uniforms in Wells West End League

The Wells West End Baseball association in Wells unveils 48 uniforms for three teams the Wells Yankees Red Sox and Braves with 30 donated and rest funded by fundraisers and sales. About 60 boys train weekly under coaches Marshall Boston Loriston Littlefield Harry Emerton Maurice Chase and Millard Adams. An upcoming tag day on Saturday July 11 seeks more equipment donations.

West End Baseball Association Wells Wells Yankees Red Sox Braves Yankees Marshall Boston Loriston Littlefield Harry Emerton Maurice Chase Millard Adams Orrin B. Saunders Gilbert V. Grant

Crash at Kennebunk causes set damage of $600

A 1952 car driven by Richard Noble of Kennebunk and a 1955 car driven by Richard F. Lyon of Kennebunk collided at the Route 9 junction in Kennebunk Lower Village around 10 p.m. Police Chief Frank Stevens and officers investigated. John H. Callahan of Rockport Mass. faces Kennebunk court for improper parking, while Lyon faces a DUI charge. Noble’s car sustained about $200 damage and Lyon’s about $400.

Richard Noble Kennebunk Richard F. Lyon Coopers Corner Kennebunk Lower Village Frank Stevens George Lebarge Paul Wormwood John H. Callahan Rockport Mass Kennebunk Court Lyon Noble

Little Big League Tilt Summary Contrasts Pepsi-Cola Victory

Roy and Perreault highlighted a fast paced game with Pepsi-Cola defeating Roy & Perrault 7 to 6. Beaulieu Houde Guerin Dutremble Lessard Perrin and Guerin drove in runs. Guerin and Dutremble collected extra base hits. Cote earned the win while Barker took the loss.

Pepsi-Cola Beaulieu Houde Guerin Dutremble Lessard Perrin B. Cote Ron Guerin Dodge Roy & Perreault Roy & Perrault Cote Chenard Barker Beliisle Belisle Bob Cote Archer McKenna Po G. Guerin Ef Dutremble Clifford

Engagement announced for Miss Lucille S Gregoire and Pvt Robert C Lagueux

The engagement of Miss Lucille S Gregoire to Pvt Robert C Lagueux is announced by her parents of Biddeford. Miss Gregoire, a Biddeford High School graduate, works in payroll at Kegan Manufacturing. Lagueux, son of Mr and Mrs Albany Lagueux, attended Biddeford High and is stationed at Camp Lejeune. They plan to wed next summer.

Lucille S. Gregoire Robert C. Lagueux Biddeford Robert C. Gregoire Main Street Gregoire Biddeford High School Kegan Manufacturing Compa Lagueux U.S.M Albany Lagueux Granite Street Camp Lejeune N.C

Baseball Standings and Games From Friday to Saturday

Sports brief lists 1959 baseball standings for the American and National Leagues with teams like New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Washington and Boston. Results from Friday include Baltimore 8 Washington 0 Kansas City 5 Detroit 0 Boston 14 New York 3 Chicago 4 Cleveland 3. Saturday matchups feature New York at Boston Kansas City at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland Baltimore at Washington. The National League table shows San Francisco leading with 47 wins, Los Angeles 48, Milwaukee 44, Pittsburgh 44, Chicago 39 and Cincinnati 38. St Louis 38 Philadelphia 31. The text notes several night games and 1959 pension coverage data.

Associated Ciated Press Americana Pet. G.B Cleveland Chicago Baltimore New York Detroit Washington Kansas City Boston National League G.B. San Francisco Los Angeles Mt Milwaukee Pittsburgh Ee Wannlese Loulenc És Kineinnatt Ad St. Louis Philadelpia San Francisco Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia

Major League Leaders From The Associated Press

Major League batting and pitching leaders are listed by the Associated Press. Detroit star Kuenn leads AL batting with .355 while Kaline trails. Killebrew tops AL runs with 165 and RBIs at 70. In the NL, Mays and Mathews pace runs and RBIs, Aaron and Cepeda lead hits, and Drysdale tops strikeouts.

Associated Press Kuenn Detroit Kaline Killebrew Washton Power Cleveland Washington Jensen Boston

World Briefs Continued From Page One

A U S Army spokesman said there has been no flood damage to American military installations.

U. S. Army

Harriman Visits Washington For Soviet Advice Talks

W Averell Harriman arrives in Washington to deliver final advice on Soviet policy. He has cabled the State Department that Khrushchev was tough in Moscow and plans to report in person to Vice President Nixon, Secretary Herter, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Washington W. Averell Harriman Moscow Soviet Union Harriman State Department Nikita Khrushchev Richard M. Nixon Herter Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Tang Ey Leads Mixed League Standings and Scores

Mixed League Pastime Lanes standings list Four Ringers, Four Roses, Rolling Hoboes, Bombadares, Four Fists, and Four Sports with team totals and high individual scores. Notable entries include Four Ringers with 119 team total and 456 single, Doyon's 251 team single, G Morin 301 across four strings and 142 high single, plus D Van Der 333 three strings and 116 high single.

Don Nolette M. Bartlett D. van der Nutshell Doyon's G. Morin R. Nilette L. Lachance D. van Derveer

Family at Goose Rocks Summer Colony Pursues Arts and Sports

The Flynn children and family plan a busy Goose Rocks summer. Virginia attends Ursuline Academy in Springfield and studies art while preparing for junior year. Susan begins freshman year in the same academy with art and portrait interests. Simon plays baseball on St. Thomas Ace, hopes Springfield time to win the local trophy, and builds model planes. All enjoy swimming and boating at the Flynn cottage, hold Goose Rocks Beach association family membership, worship at St. Francis chapel and St. Martha church, and anticipate St. Francis summer school from June to July 31.

Virginia Ursuline Academy Springfield Mass Goose Rocks Susan St. Thomas Grammar School West Springfield Simon St. Thomas Flynn St. Francis Chapel St. Martha Church Kennebunkport Ii St. Francis Summer School

Swiss Rail Trains Use Anti Slip Brake in Snow Passes

Railroading advances enable Swiss trains to operate over high snow covered mountain passes without landing rails. An anti slip brake system provides traction, allowing trains to pass dangerous grades safely and reducing the need for preparatory track installations in winter routes.

Switzerland

Remembering Editors and Crises in Newsrooms

A quoted guide offers blunt, dated advice to reporters on newsroom conduct. It stresses proximity to editors during crises, seeking superior approval before leads, and deflecting anger by accepting blame. The tone mirrors harsh, behind-the-scenes press culture of past eras.

Weighing Workplace Rules for Female Editors in 1940s Tips

A dated list advises female staff to reinforce male editors by reminding deadlines and offering support during insecurities. It urges praising male editors, treating them as a uniform group, and directing attention to distractions like a bar. The tone reflects gender bias and workplace dynamics of the era.

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