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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1959

Page

5

Haddix Shuts Out Cardinals In Historic Pitching Feat

Harvey Haddix earned a complete game shutout as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 in a suspended game finished in the regulars. Haddix allowed eight hits, improved to 4-3, and matched a notable run of strong pitching following his famous 12 perfect innings last week. The Pirates remained in third place as Milwaukee widened its lead in the league. Bob Rush pitched well for the Giants in the N L action, while other games saw Washington beat Cleveland in 10 innings and Baltimore defeating Chicago behind Hoyt Wilhelm.

Associated Press Harvey Haddix Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinz Haddix Milwaukee Pirates Mey Bears Giants San Francisco Bob Rush Giants Los Angeles Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Hoyt Wilhelm Kansas City Boston Detroit New York Yankees Don Messi Lindy McDaniel Cardinal Gary Blaylock Gene Bucs Larry Jackson Bill Virdon Dick Groat RBI Stu Miller Ed Mathews Braves Frank Torre Casey Wise Hank Aaron Reds Dodger Clem Labine Don Zimmer Don Newcombe Johnny Temple Tom Sturdivant Wilhelm Chicago White Sox The Birds Bears Sturdivant St. Louis Harvey Hadidi Angeles Bill Veeck

Mahaney Elected Co Captain of Phillips Exeter Track Team

Mahaney of Saco was elected co captain of the 1960 Phillips Exeter Academy spring track team in Exeter. The pole vaulter is the son of Dr. William F. Mahaney of 338 Mein Street, Saco.

Mahaney John §. Mahaney Saco Phillips Gece Academy Exeter Pole Vaulter William F. Mahaney Mein Street

Thornton Meets Cheverus in Telegram Baseball Title Series

Thornton academy meets Cheverus in a best two of three series for the Telegram league championship at Deering Oaks at 3 30 this afternoon. If needed a second game will be at Saco on Thursday and a decisive third on a neutral field Friday.

Thornton Academy Cheverus Deering Oaks Saco Portland Thomas ‘J. Grey Jim McGaffin Jack Dawson Thornton Stags

Bowlerettes Cup Ladies Section Crowned League Champs

The 20th Century Bowlerettes clinched their fourth straight York Cumberland county Ladies league title at Century lanes despite a 1377 to 1364 loss to Westbrook last night. They finished 21 of 24 matches, led by Doris Gillis and Margaret Edgecomb, with a high team single of 5564 and Gillis posting a league high average of 102 and high triple of 350.

Doris Gillis Margaret Edgecomb Rolando Roy Kate Gillis Rita Murphy Madeleine St. Ours Westbrook

Ted Williams Reaches 2500 Hits With Double in KC Game

Ted Williams hit a run producing double for his 2500th major league hit as Boston led 3-0 in KC before Kansas City rallied to a 5-3 win. Dick Williams sparked a comeback with three A’s hits and a diving catch, while Frank Sullivan struggled in relief.

Ted Red Ruffing Yankees Sturdivant Rey Herbert Malzone Dick Williams Frank Sullivan Williams Rob Buddin Sox Rip Coleman Marty Keough Boston Ted Williams Coleman Vic Wertz Frank House Joe DeMaestri Kansas City

Kerry Wins Area Batting Title With .383 Average

Kerry of Thornton Academy wins area batting title with a .383 average after overtaking late leader Graham Small of Biddeford. Small ends fourth at .321. teammates Harriman and Hanson take second and third with .333 and .327. Daigle of St Louis hits .310 and Griffith of Thornton .303 as Thornton dominates top spots.

Dick Kerry Thornton Academy Graham Small Biddeford Small Buddy Harriman Thornton Kerry Dave Hanson al Daigle St. Louis Daigle Jeff Griffith Abrh Sabine Harriman Hanson Griffith

Basilio Plans Title Fight With Fullmer After Robinson Win

New York report says Sugar Ray Robinson remains world middleweight champion with NYSAC ruling. Basilio resents the decision and signals readiness to fight Gene Fullmer if NBA decree stands. Basilio balks at contract terms, claims he was offered insufficient money, while Robinson calls the outcome justice and cites a higher potential purse by facing Fullmer.

New York Ray Robinson Carmen Basilio New York State Athletic Commission Sugar Ray Basilio Io. 1 Robinson National Boxing Assn Gene Fullmer NBA Commission Sam Rose Philadelphia Basilio-Robinson Fullmer

Joe Brown Defends Lightweight Title Tonight Again

Lightweight champion Joe Brown, 33, defends his crown for the seventh time against Paolo Rosi at Aline Arena. The 15 round national telecast begins at 9 p m EST with Brown favored at 3-1. Rosi carries a 31-4-1 record and a nine fight unbeaten streak, while Brown features a 72-16-9 tally and a sharp left hook.

Washington Joe Brown Paolo Rosi Aline Arena Houston Wallace Bud) Smith Ross Paolo Italy Rosi Brown Johnny Russo Kayes

Baseball Standings and Schedules From Today

American League standings show Cleveland fading with 25 wins and Baltimore leading Chicago and Kansas City in pursuit. Tonight’s AL games include Washington at Cleveland and Baltimore at Chicago with several matches completed from Tuesday results. National League totals put Milwaukee atop with San Francisco and Pittsburgh close behind. multiple games postponed or completed with St. Louis and Pittsburgh actions noted.

Associated Press L. Pet Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Kansas Detroit York Washington Boston Kansas City New York National League Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Corcoms Cscese C ‘Incinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati

Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Snapshot

A compact ledger of top baseball leaders. Batting averages show Aaron of Milwaukee at .424 and others like Burgess at .362. Key figures include Mathews, Mays, Robinson, Pinson, Cimoli, Fox, Killebrew, Colavito, Aparicio, Mantle, and more across batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases with a mix of team affiliations. Pitching leaders list Face and Mizell with wins, Drysdale and S. Jones in strikeouts, and Wilhelm, Larsen plus Wynn among notable decisions and scoreline leaders.

Associated Press National League Aaron Milwaukee Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Mays San Francisco Robinson Cincinnati Pinson Cimoli St. Louis Me‘news Kuenn Detroit Fox Chicago Killebrw Washington Power Cleveland Killebrew Skowron New York Kaline Williams Kansas City Runnels Boston Colavito Aparicio Mantle Wilhelm Baltimore Larsen Wynn Score

Kansas City Insurance Run Sparks Late Rally

Kansas City's seventh inning push featured Murray Wall's three-base error on a Her 208 grounder and a Williams single, followed by Mike Higgins driving in the go ahead run as Billy Monboquette faced Sturdivant's trade mate Johnny Kucks from the Yankees.

Freak Baumann Kansas City Murray Wall Mike Higgins Billy Monboquette Todkey Sturdivant Yankees Johnny Kucks

Castine Names Wiggin Athletics Director at Maine Maritime

Rear Admiral George J. King announced David Wiggin will become the Maine Maritime Academy director of Athletics starting this fall. Wiggin, former Maine Central Institute football coach and math teacher, led MCI to three straight prep state titles as head coach, going undefeated in 1956. His five years at MCI totaled 25 wins, seven losses and two ties. his basketball teams posted 20 wins and 7 losses against larger schools.

Castine George J. King USN Maine Maritime Academy David Wiggin Maine Central Institute MCI

Global Ring Results From Last Night’s Fights

In Spokane Earl Atley stopped Terry Lewis in the first round at 196 pounds. Portland Phil Moyer stopped Chico Chino in the fifth at 152. San Jose Joey Padilla outpointed Jimmy Feaster at 138. San Francisco Chico Chino faced another entry in the lineup. Halifax Richard Howard knocked out Jackie Hayden at 134. Kid Suave stopped Babay Vasquez in Tampico at 133. Sarnia Bobby Stininado outpointed Dave Shoulders at 172 in Detroit.

Associated Press Spokane Earl Atley Kennett Square Terry Lewis Portland Ore Phil Moyer Chico Chino San Francisco San Jose Calif Joey Padilla Jimmy Feaster Las Vegas Halifax N.S Richard Kid) Howard Jackie Hayden Stellarton McAllen Tex Kid Suave Rio Bravo Mexico Babay Vasquez Tampico Sarnia

Second All Star Game Planned for August 13 at Los Angeles

Major league club owners have approved a second All Star Game to be played Monday August 13 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Net proceeds would be split 60 percent to the clubs and the rest to players and pension plans, with funds supporting youth baseball and umpire pensions. Commissioner Ford Frick's decision is pending after meetings with Warren Giles and Joe Cronin.

Associated Press Ford Frick Los Angeles Coliseum Pittsburgh Frick Warren Giles Joe Cronin American Cronin Bob Carpenter Philadelphia Phillies Birdie Tebbetts Milwaukee Braves Columbus Ohio Giles New York

Cheverus Wins Triangular Track Meet At Saco In Rain

Cheverus High School dominated a three team track meet at Saco with 84 points, Thornton 38, Old Orchard Beach 16. Freshman John Parola led in pole vault at 8 feet, Bart Roberts won discus at 114 feet, Buster Strout won the mile in 5 04.

Cheverus High School Thornton Old Orchard Beach Saco Cheverus John Parola Bart Roberts Buster Strout Dolan M. Curran Hogan Curran Cimino Stickney Cameron LeBlanc Parola Sheehan Shevenel Gendron Walker Roberts Noriton Walkler Jordan OOB Ruben Strout Deprez I Clarke Shevenell Keene

Boxing results from multiple cities showcase varied outcomes

In Stockton Danny Kidd stopped Frankie Duarte in Stockton California. In San Antonio Melvin Barker defeated by decision in Austin Texas. In Los Angeles two fighters both listed 120 percent. In Long Beach Jimmy Martinez outpointed Karl Heinz Guder in Bremen Germany. In Phoenix Karl Heinz Guder defeated Jimmy Martinez.

Stockton Calif Danny Kidd Los Angeles Frankie Duarte San Antonio Tex Melvin Barker Austin Juan Bombin) Padilla Mexico City Drew Long Beach Jimmy Martinez Phoenix Karl Heinz Guder Bremen Germany

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