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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1959

Page

5

Giants Maintain One-Game NL Lead In 1-0 Win At Philadelphia

Johnny Antonelli pitched a three-hit shutout and Dusty Rhodes delivered a run-scoring pinch hit in the ninth, as the Giants beat the Phillies 1-0 to retain a one-game edge over the idle Dodgers. The win ties Antonelli for the league winning percentage lead and improves his ERA to 2.49, with Chicago Cubs’ Ernie Banks homering to beat Lew Burdette and Cincinnati topping St Louis in other National League action.

Associated Press Giants Johnny Antonelli Dusty Rhodes Antonelli Rhodes Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles Phillies Pittsburgh Roy Face Braves Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago White Sox Boston Cleveland New York Kansas City Baltimore Washington Detroit Robin Roberts Wally Post Phils Jack Sanford Ernie Banks Cubs Lew Burdette Dave Hill Jerry Lynch Reds Johnny Temple Marshall Bridges Willard Schmidt

Gillis Retains State Bowling Title in Close Win

Biddeford bowler Nick Gillis defeated Bangor's Charlie Milan by 83 pins to defend the state championship at 20th Century lanes. Gillis finished with 1,085 to Milan's 1,052 as Gillis extended a lead through the second half and held off Milan's late surge.

Biddeford Nick Gillis Charlie Milan Bangor Gillis Milan Edward Gilbert N. Gillis C. Milan State of Maine

Boston Red Sox split with Cubs in doubleheader

In a key doubleheader, Boston’s Gene Stephens Ted Williams and Gary Geiger supplied power as the Red Sox split with Chicago. Stephens plated two in a 4-3 opener, while Williams and Geiger added timely hits. Jurges’s pinch hitting was praised as he shuffled 21 batters since taking over. Organized basketball and tennis events at Saco Memorial field were postponed due to rain and schedule conflicts.

Gene Stephens Ted Williams Gary Geiger Boston Chicago Red Sox Billy Jurges White Sox Stephens Sammy White Tommy Evils Ml Casale Jurges Saco Memorial Field Pavlikowski Tony Junior Legion Sweetser

Owen-Davis Triumphs Over Old Or in Saco League clash

Owen-Davis defeated Old Or at Saco Little League field as Norrad led with three RBIs including a double and two singles in four at bats. Nason and Janson added two and one hits respectively, while Saucier contributed two hits for the winners.

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Manila mayor seeks ban on bows arrows and poison blowguns

Manila Mayor Arsenio Lacson proposes outlawing bows and arrows and poison blowguns amid a spate of killings in Intramuros Manila, the old walled district, as four people have died in feuding incidents.

Manila Arsenio i Lacson Intramuros

Planned Augusta printing plant to employ up to 125

A new $215,000 specialty printing plant may be built in Greater Portland to employ about 125 people if skilled labor is available. The unidentified firm plans to move from its congested present area and has an annual payroll of $500,000.

Augusta Portland Department of Economic Development Ford America

AL Clubs Jostle For Position In Pennant Race

American League pennant race remains uncertain as White Sox seek to split a four game set with the Yankees in New York while Indians try to rebound at Boston. Yankees and White Sox trade wins, Hill and Lollar key late scores as Bosox fall. Senators top Tigers and other AL and NL results noted with standings shifts.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Boston White Sox Indians Kansas City Baltimore Washington Sporting Senators Detroit Sliding Tigers San Francisco Philadelphia Johnny Antonelli Phils Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals

Middleweights Calhoun and Tiger Clash Tonight

Syracuse AP reports middleweight champ Dick Tiger from Nigeria and Rory Calhoun of White Plains New York will meet in a 10 round bout tonight. The British Empire title is at stake as both fighters aim for victory in the planned contest.

Syracuse N. Y Dick Tiger Nigeria Rory Calhoun White Plains Toni

Little Big League Tilts Toward Drawn Showdown

A fragmented sports-and-boxing mashup reports a 163-pound bout with an aggressive draw after a tactical exchange at Madison Square Garden. Roy and Perrault share frame notes with base running and pitching stats from a separate baseball clinch as spectators await NBC telecast.

CVC Nick the War Memorial Auditorium Madison Square Garden

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