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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1959

Page

5

Conklin Falls Short In Junior Title Clash At Waterville

Charlie Conklin of Biddeford lost the Junior state title to Al Ware of Waterville by nine pins at the Metro-Rollalleys in Waterville. Conklin rallied late, but Ware led by 72 pins after six games and held on to win 1996 to 935 in the mixed score finale, as both youths displayed strong form in the state junior showdown.

Charlie Conklin Biddeford al Ware Waterville Metro-Rowlalleys Conklin Kegler Ware Ihalf

Relief Pitchers Beat Yankees In Mixed Role Shifts

Relief pitchers from Baltimore Detroit and Kansas City shaped wins over the Yankees. Hoyt Wilhelm, 9-0, shifted from starter to bullpen for a no hit run against New York last season and again tops the skid. Bud Daley moved clubs and starred in a relief set then became a winner as a starter. Don Messi, a former reliever, found starting rhythm with an eight hitter as Detroit beat New York. Rip Coleman shut out Boston and Tom Sturdivant bridged a bases loaded jam with a key strikeout and out. Frank Sullivan dropped to 3-5 as New York slipped.

Cleveland Hoyt Wilhelm Indians Baltimore Yankees New York Bud Daley Kansas City Don Messi Detroit A's Rip Coleman Boston Tom Sturdivant Sturdivant Frank Malzone Gary Geiger Herbie Plews Vic Wertz Frank Sullivan Chase Burdette Cubs Lew Burdette Egent Lee Walls Honer Ernie Banks John Buzhardt Bill Henry Braves Johnny Logan Ed Mathews Milwaukee Babe Ruth Dodgers Norm Larker Bennie Daniels Bucs Danny McDevitt Cardinals Reds Tom Acker George Crowe Bill White Ken Boyer Lindy McDaniel Ernie Broglio

Twi Golf Standings and Major League Results

Readable fragments show Twi Golf Standings at Biddeford Saco CC and a baseball roundup. Messi Cano leads Team Pain to a 3 1 win over the Yankees as teams jockey for position in the American League. The Giants’ Mike McCormick no hits Philadelphia in a five inning game, pushing Milwaukee’s lead and triggering a tight NL race. Yankees slip further under .500 amid Detroit surge. Killebrew’s 20th home run is rain delayed. Nb: partial rosters and local listings for teams and players are included.

Biddeford-Saco Country Club Messi Pain Yankees Tigers Bill Skowron Massi Detroit Harry Chiti

Baseball Scores and Standings From The Leagues

American League standings show Chicago leading. Cleveland and Baltimore close behind. Detroit and Kansas City trade wins as Boston and New York faced rain delayed games. National League table features Milwaukee and San Francisco atop, with Chicago and Pittsburgh intermingling in a tight race. Results include Chicago 9 Milwaukee 7 and San Francisco 3 Philadelphia 0 in five innings due to rain.

THE Associates American Leage Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Kansas City New York Washington Boston W. L. Pet Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia St.Louis

Seven Pacers Vie In Gorham Track Tonight Feature Race

Gorham track hosts a nine dash program headlined by fierce pace action. Pacers include Pauls King Victory Gong My Ensign and Lakeside George with field details and race order across nine events.

Gorham Track Seven Pacers Harry Michelide Gorham Raceway Paul King Anthony DePaulo Portland Lake‘side George Herb Scott Mahoney Hanover New Brunswick Victory Gong Broadway Limited Bill Lynch Belle Wick My Ensign Allan Mollison C. Connor Scott's Dream L. C. Buckle Gaylord M. Hodgkins, Jr Tiber F. Lambert, Jr Randay A. Langille, Jr Earl H. Kelly Frances Tarr H. Scott Summerdale R. Rankin Highlawn Sterling W. Dumont A. Miles Malcolm Sky A. Smith Little Ross K. Hagen Signal Light A. Sears Keniah A. Hazen Brainerd Boy D. Richards Pace Lakeside George W. Lynch Mahaney Hanover R. Smith F. Lowden J Moyna Hanover F. Pike Poplar A. Langille Gay Laird B. Smith Lelia Tass First Brook J. McKinney Countess Marie O. Gordon Mary Lou Volo G. Fitch Vivi Hi le F. Inman Watson Tass Toots Lybrook Lesabel Mac Brewer R. Truitt Victor Scott Gloria Scott Colby’s Song Mary's Hat A. Nelson

Forty Bombers Vie At Beech Ridge Tonight

Forty-odd bombers are expected to crowd the Beech Ridge oval as the Maine State Stock Car Racing Association stages a combined stock and bomber card at Scarborough. Bomber heats lead to a semi and 20 lap feature while 18 to 20 Class A stocks run at speeds over 70 mph. Key contenders include Gene Villacci in bombers and Dick Garrett with Phil Libby in stocks, with frequent car wrecks replaced by new entries. Phil Libby holds the track record of 6 57 and is near that mark again this season with the fast track, excellent condition, and potential new record pace.

Maine State Stock Car Ravings Association Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway One Third Mile Dick Garrett Phil Libby Gene Villacci Charlie Jaynes Pete Peterson Dick Wolstenhulme Paul Tardiff Gardiner Leavitt Bucky Beacon Eddie Carrier Ralph Cusack Roger Shaw Ray Worcester Carrier

Milwaukee at Los Angeles game scheduled

A single scheduled contest between Milwaukee and Los Angeles marked as the only game on the slate. No further details on venue date or format are provided in the readable text.

Milwaukee Los Angeles

Weekend Racing and Baseball Action Across Local Tracks

Beech Ridge Speedway hosts eight event card in bombers and stocks starting at 7 30 tonight. Stratham meets Kennebunkport Braves in Great Bay League baseball at Parsons Field Kennebunkport Sunday 2 PM. Harness racing at Gorham Raceway tonight at 7 45 with a nine dash program and daily double windows closing 7 35.

Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough Stratham Kennebunkport Braves Parsonsfield Kennebunkport Gorham Raceway

Red Sox Still Seek Help Before Trading Deadline

Boston manager Mike Higgins said the Red Sox remain active in trades until Monday midnight to acquire front line pitching and bolster the lineup. Star hitter Pete Runnels is out with a groin injury, forcing platoons at second base as Boston sinks eight games from last place after a 3-2 loss to Kansas City highlighted by Harry Chiti's three run homer.

Boston Red Sox Mike Higgins Higgins Frank Malzgne Pete Runnels Jackie Jensen Tom Brewer Stan Kansas City Harry Chiti Frank Sullivan Runnels Boby Avila Herb Plews Avila Plews Athletics Rip Coleman Coleman Sox Tom Sturdivant Ted Williams

Rain Keeps Giants No Hit Bid In 3 0 Win Over Phils

McCormick pitched a no hit shutout through five innings before rain halted play in a 3-0 San Francisco victory over Philadelphia. Richie Ashburn singled in the sixth before the delay washed out the frame, lifting the Giants within a game of Milwaukee and continuing McCormick’s strong season as he improves to 4-5.

Associated Press Bill Rigney Mike McCormick MecCormick San Francisco Philadelphia Phillies Phils Richie Ashburn Giants Milwaukee Braves Chicago Los Angeles Pittsurgh St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit New York Baltimore Orioles McCormick Nene Gene Freese Phillies Gran Hamner Cleveland Fete

Ball Getchell To Meet In State Bantam Title Match

Ball and Getchell, Western Maine and Eastern Maine bantam bowling champions, meet today in Skowhegan to decide the first state wide bantam champion. Both have defended their titles. the six string total will determine the overall state and sectional titles with Maine State Bowling Association honors.

Skowhegan Lance Ball Maine State Bowling Association

Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues

Summary of top players across both leagues including batting leaders such as Kuenn Kaline Fox and runs batted in leaders like Killebrew Banks and Mathews. Pitching leaders feature Wilhelm Larsen Fisch er Wynn and Drysdale with key strikeout totals and win records. The data covers hits, doubles, triples, home runs, runs, and stolen bases with base on balls and pitching decisions.

Associated Press Kuenn Detroit Kaline Killebrew Washington Yost Skowron New York Fox Chicago Runnels Boston Williams Kansas City Wynn Score Cleveland Bunning Aaron Milwaukee Ally Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Pinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Banks Robinson Cepeda Cimoli St. Louis Dark H. Anderson Philadelphia White Neal Los Angeles Blasingame Elston Drysdale S. Jones

Standings Tighten As Softball Round Two Advances

After the second round’s midway, Springvale KC leads Rochambeau by narrow margin in Biddeford Softball League. Springvale 6 1 .857 tops Rochambeau 7 2 .777 for first with Young Democrats and others in chase. This week schedule features key matchups among Lightning Club Le Voltigeur Springvale and Green Lantern.

Biddeford Springvale KC Rochambeau Club Springvale Rochambeau L. Gbl Young Democrats LeVoltigeur Lightning Club Green Lantern Club

Chiti's homer Provides KC with early lead

Chiti hit his first homer of the season into the left field screen in the fourth inning after a pair of walks by Ray Boone and Bob Cery. Brewer improves to 3-3 and is slated to face either Johnny Bucks or Ray Herbert for the Athletics.

Chiti Kansas City Ray Boone Bob Cery Brewer Johnny Bucks Ray Herbert Athletics

Belmont Stakes Set With Triumphant Turf Hopefuls

New York AP reports Sword Dancer seeks a third turf crown in the 150000-added Belmont Stakes with 11 three year olds, including Royal Orbit and Black Hills. Post time 3 46 p m EST, weight equalized at 126 pounds, Manassa Mauler a high prize contender amid a field led by notable stables and riders.

New York Brookmeade Sword Dancer Tomy Lee Louiisville Royal Orbit Baltimore CBS Elliott Burch A Orbit Haliia Braunstein King Ranch Black Hills Willie Shoemaker Bill Harmatz Eddie Arcaro King I Ranch Robert J. Kleberg, Jr Emil Dolce John S. Kroest North Pole Clairborne Farm W. M. Ingram Scotland Wheatley Stable Howard B. Keck Bagdad Copalan Joe

Fights Last Night Set in New York and Brazil

In Madison Square Garden Carlos Ortiz stopped Kenny Lane in a junior welterweight title bid with Ortiz training in New York while Fernando Barreto, fighting in Sao Paulo, knocked out Julio Cartuqui to win in Brazil.

Associated Press New York Madison Square Garden Carlos Ortiz Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Sao Paulo Brazil Fernando Barreto Julio Cartuqui Argentina

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