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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
5
Cubs take two of three at Candlestick Park as Ernie Banks, Bob Will and Jerry Kindall power a 9-1 win over Johnny Antonelli. Pirates, Phillies and Dodgers win to widen gaps in NL standings. Clemente fuels Pirates with bases-loaded single as Elroy Face earns relief win.
The Telegram recounts Cheverus defending champion edging St Louis 8 7 to clinch the basketball or football style season title after a dramatic finish with South Portland and Westbrook. It notes prior titles in 1936 and 1959 and details a risky left handed infield stunt by coach Jack Dawson.
Amherst Massachusetts AP District 1 NCAA baseball committee chair Paul Eckley announced a date change for the Springfield district tourney. The final will be Saturday to ensure a district champion is decided by June 4. Connecticut faces Boston College and Holy Cross meets American International College Friday with winners advancing to the national tourney.
The Associated Press reports Tommy Fields aged 05 from Los Angeles defeated Franklyn Haynes in a points decision. In Stockton Benny Cas ing aged 121 from Stockton knocked out Frankie Duarte aged 121 from Sonora Mexico.
Willie Pastrano is a 2-1 favorite in a 10 round light heavyweight bout against Sonny Ray in Chicago Stadium. Pastrano, فرانس, unbeaten in three fights this year, is known for dancing and bobbing with limited power. Ray, rusty after one start this year, has 14 knockouts in 17 wins with nine losses and six draws.
Nancy H owned by Mr and Mrs Clarence H Baldwin of Wells won the one half mile in 1 54 1 5. Lady Baldwin another Baldwin pony ran 2 05. Clarence Baldwin drove both five year olds. Also racing was Bucky owned by Jonathan Bourne Ogunquit driven by Bourne Jr who trotted the half mile in 1 59 for a Cumberland Fair track day.
The Baltimore Orioles paced by five rookie pitchers Barber Estrada Fisher Pappas and Walker built a 16 of 25 wins. Alker won his first decision 3-2 over the Yankees as Baltimore moved two games ahead of Cleveland. The White Sox beat the Indians 6-4 and Boston split with Washington. In the NL Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 4-3 in 11 innings, while Chicago Cubs toppled San Francisco 9-1. Philadelphia-Milwaukee 12-7. Los Angeles 8-3 over St Louis. The Orioles defeated Whitey Ford for the first time since last September as Duron relief gave up the clincher in the eighth. Instances of league-wide action included Kansas City sweeping Detroit and Boston ending a skid with a win over Washington.
Doris and Nick Gillis aim to defend the state title at 20th Century Lanes as they face Eastern champions Mrs Elea Patten and Bill Silsby of Ellsworth. Gillis posted a record 1242 in the first half while Mrs Patten totaled 1069 and Silsby 1047 as the rematch looms. Don Nolette of Biddeford will referee.
Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey vented at writers in Fenway press room over coverage and hinted at a move, but he and GM Bucky Harris issued a statement backing Billy Jurges as manager. He later tempered remarks saying no current plans to relocate or sell the club.
Ernie Banks homered doubled and tripled as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 9-1. Jerry Kindall drove in three runs with two doubles after being called up to replace Tony Taylor. Glen Hobbie pitched well to earn the win as Johnny Antonelli took the loss.
West B Little League begins Saturday at Memorial Field with a 1:30 p.m. first game after opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. City Clerk Ralph Binette will throw out the first ball. Kiwanis coached by Phil Beaudette and Ken Gobeil is favored with eight returning starters. Rotary, led by Charlie Gillis and Ken Bissell, poses the main challenge. Journal and Prime clubs each lost five starters. weekday games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Ingemar Johansson poses with boxing greats as a new heavyweight championship trophy is announced for the June 20 Polo Grounds bout with Floyd Patterson. Johansson, his fiancé Birgit Lundgren, and promoter details are noted with Dempsey's prior involvement in rematch talks.
The Red Sox beat Washington 5-1 using hit and run and small-ball tactics with four hit pitchers to climb from last place. Brewer pitched his third complete game to improve to 4-4 while Sadowski left early with a wrist injury and is expected back soon. A 59 minute rain delay preceded the late game.
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