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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1959

Page

5

White Sox Take League Lead In Tight Race

The Chicago White Sox regained sole possession of the American League lead aided by Al Smith’s 10th home run and a Boston upset of Cleveland. Kansas City extended its win streak to nine as Detroit beat Baltimore. In the NL, Gene Freese homered for Philadelphia to edge San Francisco, while Milwaukee and St Louis dropped games.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox al Smith Boston Cleveland Red Sox Tom Yawkey Indians White Sox New York Smith Smitty Kansas City A’s Yankees Wash A’s Baltimore Detroit Gene Freese Philadelphia Phillies Phils San Francisco Los Angeles Giants Gene Fresse Jim Owens Gers Pittsburgh Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Braves St. Louis Cincinnati Kansas City Washington Freese Philies Stu Miller Sam Jones Richie Ashburn Willie Mays RBI Willie Kirkland Orlando Cepeda Owens Jim Davenport Kirkland Wally Moon Dodgers Ron Blackburn Stan Williams Pirates Larry Sherry Bennie Daniels Hobbie Glen Hobbie Milwaukee Bill Henry Cubs Bobby, Thompson George Altman Jim Marshall Carl Willey Tony Taylor Juan Pizarro Reds Ernie Broglio Roy McMillan Marshall Bridges Jim Brosnan

Lions rout Owen Davis 11-1 in Saco Little League clash

The Old Orchard Lions exploded for eight runs in the third inning and added two in the fourth to beat Owen Davis 11 to 1 at Saco field. Frank Goldock and Don Geaumont pitched two-hitters behind a faultless defense as Saucier Paquette Lambert and Geaumont drove in multiple runs.

Old Orchard Lions Owen Davis Saco Little League Field Lions Frank Goldock Don Geaumont Saucier Tucker Paquette Lambert Geaumont S.p Goldock L'Heureux Bellerose Greenlaw

Softball Loop EE te fesning Sea 0 See Pelletier 3b

Box score style listing shows Pelletier 3b and Melanson p for a softball game with runs batted in and pitching details. The passage also notes Nebraskan legislature context since 1937, stating Nebraska has had only one house instead of two.

Nebraska

New Pro Football League Planned For Next Year

Commissioner Bert Bell announced a rival pro football loop planned to start in six cities next year. Houston Denver Minneapolis Dallas New York and Los Angeles likely teams with expansion to eight after the first season. Bell testified before Congress noting meetings with three financial backers and possible sites Atlantic City or vice versa.

Washington Bert Bell National Football League Bell New York Senate Ford Frick Vice Atlantic City Houston Denver Minneapolis Dallas Los Angeles Boston Buffalo Louisville Miami Seattle San Francisco

Veterans Pace Red Sox In 8-4 Nightcap Win Over Indians

Boston uses new look infield as Runnels and Malzone pace 8-4 victory. Malzone belts his 13th homer after Runnels adds a two run shot, Geiger contributes a two run single, and Monbouquette earns win helping Boston avoid a tie with Chicago.

Cleveland Pete Runnels Frank Malzone Boston Red Sox Sox Billy Jurges Korner Pumpsie Green Jim Mahoney Runnels Malzone Jerry Casale Indians Mike Fornieles Monbouquette Chicago Billy Martin George Strickland Frank Sullivan Homler Jim Baxes Strickland Rocky Colavito Green Mahoney Minneapolis Pumpsie Ted Williams Tommy Brewer Cal McLisn

Pitchers and batters in baseball stats sample

Bases on balls Dube 2 Parisien 2 Boucher 5 Bilodeau 5 Huot 5. Struck out Parisien 1 Boucher 1 Huot 2. Hits off Dube 1 Parisien 9 Boucher 11 Huot 2. Winning pitcher Parisien Losing pitcher arene Umpires Mondor La

Owen Davis Saucier Paquette Lambert Greenlaw Owen-Davis Lions Janson Wilcox Black Golojock Geaumont Armitage Clarke M. Harriman Lavallee Regis Caouette Agrestes Beaudoin Agreste Townsend Ume Journal Pastime R. Dutremble Cantara Goutette Faucher Parisien Lajeunesse Marchand Pollock Harvey Pepin I Davis Dube Bourassa Eagles Ab Rhpo Bolduc Boucher P Meehan Tarcent A Gosselin Berthiaume Belisle Bilodeau Huot Bes Lauzier C Teeee Bergeron St. Jean Steeene Eagles St. Jean Lajeunesse - Parisien Eagles Berthiaume Belisle Eynes Guignard Boucher Arene Mondor

Stengel Skip Birthday Party as Yankees Rally for Stretch Drive

Chicago AP report notes Casey Stengel will be 69 with no celebration while he concentrates on rallying the Yankees for the pennant race. Injuries and illness have hampered the club though Stengel spots hope in Turley and Berra as he works to field a healthier lineup.

Stengel

MacPhail Calls Third Major League Silly

Bel Air Maryland AP Larry MacPhail former baseball magnate who once urged four major leagues says forming a third major league now is silly The 69 year old on his Maryland farm after retiring as New York Yankee president in 1947 spoke on speculation of a Continental League led by William Shea He doubted any independently formed league could gain true major league status and recalled his 1947 plan to create two more leagues and merge others into a fourth circuit

Bel Air Larry MacPhail Sily MacPhail Maryland New York Yankee New York William Shea New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers West Coast American Assn International League

Beach Officer Wins Old Orchard Beach Club Title

Police Officer John Marshall defeated Gary Girard 1-up in 19 holes to win the Old Orchard Beach Country Club championship. Marshall rallied with late holes to force the extra, parred the first playoff hole, while Girard bogeyed for a one-over-par 35 in the opening nine.

John Marshall Old Orchard Beach Gary Girard Marshall Girard

Uruguay's Narrow Export Dependence on Sheep and Cattle

Uruguay, the smallest South American republic, relies almost entirely on sheep and cattle products for its export trade, shaping its economic profile and relations with buyers.

Uruguay

Phillies Trim Giants as Friese, Owens Spark 3-2 Victory

The Phillies tightened in the NL pennant race with a 3-2 win at San Francisco. Gene Freese hit his 14th homer, Jim Owens allowed four hits in seven innings, and Philadelphia moved within a half game of first place.

Little Big League Tilts Little Big League Tilt Summary

Untidy sports brief detailing baseball stats with runs batted in and base running notes. Named players include Twomey Grenier Devoe Lessard Clifford Harrison Gobeil Labbe Chenard and Gardella. Scoring and pitching tallies appear with left on base and walks listed.

Lions Roy Perreault Twomey Grenier Devoe Lessard Harrison Gobeil Clifford Baillarge Gardella Pases Labbe Chenard Ho Twomer Baillargeon Dubuc Bineau Devoe Gardela Ib. Lessard Eee Roy & Perreault Abrih Harrisor Barker SS Houde Ib Caouette Saneee Chenard Seeeee Belisle If Staene Gobeil Danis Beaulieu

Labbe Wins as Chenard Starts in Short Game

Labbe earns the win after a quick two and half hour game. Chenard takes the loss while McKenna works the plate as the umpire.

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