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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1959

Page

5

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Tops East Biddeford In District Playoff

Paul Callahan hit a long homer to right center to lift the Saco-Old Orchard Beach All-Stars to a 5-4 win over East Biddeford at Saco Little League. Biddeford jumped to 4-0 after Don Fecteau’s grand slam fueled a quick lead. Saco answered with one run in the third and three in the fifth, aided by walks and errors, with Caouette allowing three hits over the rest. Saco-Old Orchard Beach advances to face the winner of Kittery versus Sanford on July 31 in the district playoffs.

Paul Callahan Orchard Beach Saco Timale Westway Eters Wayne Norrad Sacotcher Dontte Caouette Biddeford Saco-Old Orchard Beach Kittery- Sanford East Biddeford Lee Saucier Kenny Pike Saucier Old Orchard Beach All-Stars All Stars Arthur Miller Don Croteau Ray Cadorette Charles Georgaca

Braves Win Fourth Straight in Labor Day Twin Bill

The Braves sweep past Saco-OOB and Biddeford Saline as Caouette wins in relief and Fecteau homers. Spahn earns his 13th victory, while Doyon takes the loss in the 2-1 game. Milwaukee bats remain quiet, with Norrad and Caouette holding steady, and the Giants and Cubs also post notable performances in a packed MLB Sunday slate.

Don Drysdale Survives Hot day to Slim Dodgers Win

Don Drysdale earned an 8 2 victory over St. Louis in a hot Sunday game despite saying he did not have his best stuff. He allowed seven hits, two runs on a George Crowe homer, and struck out five as Los Angeles pulled within 12 games of the league leader San Francisco. Drysdale, who has 13 wins, discussed his possible 20-game season with cautious humor.

Wisi Paven San Francisco Giants Boloheader Pittsburgh Aliveanes Spahn Braves Bob Buhl Buhl Don McMahon Milwaukee Bob Friend Johnny Logan Joe Adcock Bob Anderson San Francisco Chicago Cubs Giants Los Angeles St Louis Don Drysdale St. Louis Dodgers Drysdale George Crowe Kansas City Philadelphia Boston Red Sox Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Ramos Rocky Colavito Indians Baxes

Softball Standings in Biddeford Fourth Round Week One

Biddeford softball league ends first week of the fourth round with Springvale KC leading at 14 1, Rochambeau Club 12 4, 2's Young Democrats 9 5, Lightning Club 6 10, Le Voltigeur 4 12, Green Lantern 1 14. This week’s schedule lists Green Lantern vs Young Democrats, Le Voltigeur vs Green Lantern, Springvale KC vs Rochambeau, Green Lantern vs, and Lightning Club vs.

Biddeford Springvale KC Rochambeau Club Young Democrats Lightning Club le Voltigeur Green Lantern Rochambeau

Port Braves Defeat Sanford Legion In Exhibition at Parsons Field

The Kennebunkport Braves beat the Thomas W. Cole Junior American Legion post of Sanford 7 to 3 in an exhibition at Parsons Field yesterday. Cole post was a late entry tied to Exeter and could not play a scheduled Great Bay league doubleheader due to NH semi pro tournament. Norma Trottier and Don Belanger allowed two hits, sharing pitching duties for the Braves.

Kennebunkport Braves Thomas W. Cole American Legion Sanford Parsons Field Cole Exeter N. H Braves New Hampshire Norma Trottier Don Belanger

Braves Rally Behind Mahaney Belanger Wilcox and Roberts

Hilary Mahaney contributed two doubles while Don Belanger Irv Wilcox and Bryce Roberts added multiple hits as the Braves built momentum in a decisive offensive performance.

Hilary Mahaney Don Belanger Irv Wlcox Bryce Roberts Ithe Braves

Owen-Davis and Andrews Playoff Decider at Cape Elizabeth

District best two of three playoff ends tonight at Cape Elizabeth field after Owen-Davis beat Andrews 4 3 at Saco Memorial and Andrews won 6 0 at Oaks. Joyce 15 strikeouts, one hit allowed to Sneider in eighth. Chenard superb relief preserved 4 3 lead. Hanson key for Owen-Davis, upcoming Togus Junior American Legion tournament awaits winner.

Owen-Davis Saco Harold T. Andrews Portland Cape Elizabeth Field Owen Davis Andrews Saco Memorial Field Andrews Post Dick Joyce Serries Togus Stout Joyce Fanning Jeff Sneider Paul Chenard Chenard Ben Frothingham Jerry Crommett Dave Hanson

Three Hurlers Replaced On All Star Team

Boston report notes Cal McLish Billy O Dell and Camilo Pascual replacing three hurlers on the American League All Star squad for the second game set in Los Angeles on August 3. Casey Stengel added three outfielders Roger Maris Bob Allison Gene Woodling while retaining most of the roster from the first game.

New York Frank Lary Kansas City Boston Joe Cronin Los Angeles Casey Stengel New York Yankees Cleveland McLish Baltimore O'Dell Washington Pascual Jim Bunning Detroit Whitey Ford Billy Pierce Chicago Pittsburgh Nationals Stengel Bob Allison Roger Maris Gene Woodling Eeneburg

Mihalos wins state small bore titles at Bath meet

Maine sports report from Scarborough and Gardiner notes Arthur J Mihalos of Bath capturing the state small bore 28 and 20 gauge championships with scores 45 of 50 and 94 of 100. He paired with Conrad K. Parker of Bath to win the team 20 gauge title 186 of 200, while Howard C. Dyer of Scarborough won the sub small bore 410 gauge title 48 of 50.

Scarborough Arthur J Mihalos Bath Conrad KK. Parker Howard C. Dyer

Young Trio Spark Indian Rally In Tight games lead Indians

The Indians moved atop the American League as Jim Perry shut out Washington 2 hits 9-0 and Jim Baxes drove in the winning run in the 12th. Bobby Locke pitched 11 innings in relief, Mudcat Grant earned the win. Woodie Held homered twice in a 4-3 victory.

Associated Press Jim Perry Bobby Locke Jim Baxes Cleveland Perry Reading Locker Boxes Los Angeles Dodgers Washington Baxes Indians Locke Mudcat Grant Jamesville N. C Woodie Held Tucson Ariz Pete Ramos

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