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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1959

Page

6

Snowshoe Club Hears Softball Coach Talk

A Snowshoe Club meeting featured softball coach Adrian Petit who announced three Le Voltigeur players made the all star team to play in August. President Yvon Caron led a moment of silence for Henry Pelletier. Meetings will be held biweekly with the next set for August 11. secretary Joseph Pelletier won the mystery award.

le Voltigeur Adrian Petit Yvon Caron Henry Pelletier Ic Wie Ui Tu Aeeray Caron Joseph Pelletier Julia Vigne

Cubs Stop Braves Run With 5-4 Victory

Chicago Cubs defeat Milwaukee Braves 5-4 ending a streak as they gain eighth win in 13 games against the defending NL champions. Cubs bolster NL pennant hopes while climbing to fourth place three games behind Atlanta and four and a half behind San Francisco.

Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves Kaye Cubs Braves Bob Scheffing San Francisco Chicago Los Angles

Gomes Named Top Fighter By Ring Magazine

Harold Gomes of Providence Rhode Island is named Fighter of the Month in Ring Magazine rankings. He recovered from knockdowns to beat Paul Jorgensen of Port Arthur Texas earning a junior lightweight title bid and rising from eighth to fourth in featherweight. Henry Cooper drops to fifth amid inactivity while Sonny Liston and Eddie Machen move up one notch each. Machen’s win over Reuben Vargas helps his new rating.

New York Harold Gomes Providence R.I Ring Magazine Omes Paul Jorgensen Port Arthur Tex Henry Cooper England Sonny Liston Philadelphia Eddie Machen Redding Calif Machen Kave Reuben Vargas

Boxing results scattered across cities in North America

The report lists several boxing decisions with fighters and weights. Joey Padilla stopped Danny Dugan in San Jose. Tommy Tibbs outpointed Kid Howard in Halifax. Paul Diaz outpointed Leon Stewart in Miami Beach.

Associated Press San Jose Calif Joey Padilla Danny Dugan Los Angeles Alifax N. S Tommy Tibbs Boston Kid Howard Halifax Miami Beach Fla Paul Diaz Cuba Leon Stewart Miami

Band Concert at Old Orchard Beach Tonight

Painchand's band performs this evening at Old Orchard Beach in the courtyard of the Saco Biddeford Savings Bank at 7 30. The concert is open to the public and expected to feature a varied program.

Old Orchard Painchand Old Orchard Beach Saco-Biddeford Savings Bank

Baseball Standings and Schedule From Midweek Card

The standings show team records and percentages for American and National leagues. Key entries include Chicago Cleveland New York Baltimore Detroit Washington Boston and Kansas City with win totals and games behind. Tuesday results feature Philadelphia over San Francisco Los Angeles over Pittsburgh Chicago over Milwaukee and Cincinnati over St. Louis.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G Ichicago Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City New York Detroit Washington Boston Chicago W. L. Pet. G.B San Francisco Los Angeles Milwaukee Chicago Iceboss Pittsburgh MOB Veccce Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis

Major League Leaders Include Maris Kuenn and Killebrew

MLB leaders show Maris of Kansas City hitting .344 and Kuenn of Detroit .343. Killebrew of Washington drives in 81, Colavito 76, Fox 132 hits for Chicago 132, Kuenn 126. Williams 28 doubles, Kuenn 26. Aparicio 31 stolen bases, Mantle 17. Killebrew 33 homers, Colavito 30. Pitcher McLish 13 3, Shaw 39. Aaron 140 hits, Temple 131, Banks 93 RBIs, Robinson 89.

Associated Press Maris Kansas City Kuenn Detroit Yost Killebrew Washington Colavito Cleveland Fox Chicago Williams Iples Allison Aparicio Mantle New York McLish Shaw Pascual Aaron Milwaukee Cunningham St. Louis Pinson Cincinnati Neal Loseles Banks Robinson Temple Cimoli Los Angeles Mathews

Stolen base leaders and strikeout totals in major leagues

Mays of San Francisco led stolen bases with 18 while Taylor of Chicago had 16. Face of Pittsburgh and Antonelli of San Francisco recorded 14 0 and 14 5 respectively. Drysdale of Los Angeles struck out 159, with S Jones of San Francisco at 141.

Mays San Francisco T. Taylor Chicago Pittsburgh Antonelli Drysdale Los Angeles S. Jones

Local Deejay Barry Martel Hosts Benefit Record Hop

Disc Jockey Barry Martel will MC a benefit record hop Friday night at the Waterboro town hall. A committee of teenagers sponsors the dance for the Bobby Day fund to aid medical expenses for a four year old leukemia patient. Committee members include Carole Cropper Linda Jefferson Leonard Bean Paula Johnson Beatrice Abbott Billy Viscard Leonard Viscard and Donald Wallance.

Barry Martel Waterboro Town Hall Bobby Day Carole Cropper Linda Jefferson Leonhard Bean Paula Johnson Beatrice Abbott Billy and Leonard Viscard Donald Wallance

Aetna Finance Co. Manager Helps With Quick Cash Loans

The popular Aetna Finance Co. manager offers fast loans for vacation and summer expenses, aiming to assist people in need of extra cash now. He promotes friendly service and accessible financing for immediate cash needs.

Aetna Finance Co Aetna Main Street Biddeford

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