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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1959

Page

5

Purse At Gorham Feature Tonight Heats Up One Mile Pace

Gorham Raceway hosts a $700 purse feature plus qualifying pace and trot events starting 6 p m The program includes eight pacers in Race 1 and a full card of pace and trot races with post times and listed drivers and horses. The Two Year Old Trot closes the evening with Loyd Mills Shadydale Lyric Shadydale Edison Joy Ann among the entries.

Gorham Raceway Lakeside Scott O. Gordon the Patriot A. Clarke Herbert Harmony A. Twee Biljolyn A. Langille Penobscot H. McKenney Joan Rosecroft F. Harm Rusty Max Worthy M. Hodgkins Sunbonnet King F. Lowden Linda Brook W. Perkins Paul Early Hill H. Bond Hal's F. Harmon Sam W. Grover Frisco Breeze H. Kelly Ethel’s Ace F. Lambert, Jr Mary Springwood R. Kellogg Nellie Merridale R. Smith Master Key A. McAtee Linda Lou Volo P. Gullifer Sita Abbot W. Wagg Sin Bad A. Miles Zither H. Barker Sunny R L. Norton Navy Way R. Desharnais Loyd Mills M. Hodgkins, Jr Shadydale Lyric H. Ralph Shadydale Edison Mae Joy Ann A. Hazen

American League standings and Tuesday results recap

The Associated Press reports AL standings with Detroit 32 27 .542 and Chicago 33 25 .569 atop the list. Tuesday results include Detroit 6 Baltimore 4 and Washington 8 Kansas City 0, with Cleveland 5 Boston 1, and Detroit leading the pennant race as Chicago faces New York in upcoming games.

Associated PR American League W. L. Pet. Feagaatent Wire Ae Chicago Lvdeeks Detroit Baltimore New York Kansas City Boston Washington Cleveland Chicago National Pet G.B Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

New York Billy Flamio outpointed Peter Schmidt in New York, 10 rounds. Rudy Ellis stopped Abe Lin near Chicago in 3 rounds. Gen Gray outpointed Ed Walker in Little Rock, 10 rounds. Charlie Douglas and Franco Caruso fought to a draw at Rome over 8 rounds.

Associated Press New York Billy Flamio Peter Schmidt Chicago Rudy Ellis Covert, Mich Abe Lin‘near Little Rock Gen Gray North Little Rock Ed Walker Rome Charlie Douglas Franco Caruso

Mutual Theatre Ends Tonight and Starts New Show

Leslie Caron stars in The Doctors Dilemma as the theater closes tonight while Glenn Ford opens Torpedo Run in the area. Afterward the first Wednesday show promises a bold program, with strong, stark material signaling a controversial start.

Leslie Caron Glenn Ford

Gillis wins New England bowling sweepstakes in Concord

Nick Gillis of Biddeford won the sixth annual New England bowling sweepstakes in Concord New Hampshire with a 1180 total across 40 bowlers. Caron of Massachusetts was second with 1175, Cheney of Concord third with 1162, and Joe Cawlina of Lynn fourth with 1155. Gillis led after a strong finish with final games 120 and 126, despite a 92 game earlier. The Maine entrant topped a field that included Tony Baldinelli and Vince Lugg. Kiwanis defeated Rotary 17-10 in the West Biddeford Little League opener at Memorial Field.

Nick Gillis Biddeford New England Concord N. H Gillis Kegler Edge Caron Pespesy Mass Aul Cheney Joe Cawlina Lynn Maine Tony Baldinelli Amesbury New Hampshire Vince Lugg Dover N. Gillis A. Caron P. Cheney J. Cawlina Kiwanis Rotary Club West Biddeford Memorial Field Paul Camire Rotary Free Pat Mike Minuitti

Patterson and Johansson clash as training and talk swirl

In New Jersey and Grossinger New York, Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson spar over training intensity for the upcoming title fight. Johansson defends his work ethic amid reports, noting 131 rounds and two missed days, while Patterson emphasizes rigorous prep and plans a final week of hard sessions. The Milwaukee Braves stumble as shutouts deepen their slump. Don Drysdale shines for the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Chatham N.J Floyd Owen Davis Patterson Orchard Beach Sey Park Saco Cus Joe Graves D'Amato P. S Graves O.d'amato K. Pike Willett Doyle Goodwin Renell Ruben Olover Otesinad Owen-Davis Ab Rhon E D. Nason Cloutier Hood Mullins Oe Norrad BlAck W. Nason Janson Sag Parisian Arsenault, If Ieee Aie Ingemar

Minoso Bell Injuries Deepen Boston Red Sox Woes

Boston suffers added pain as Minnie Minoso and Gary Bell join a string of injuries. Cleveland beat Boston 11- night, with Minoso driving in three runs and Bell going three for three. Delock miss his turn due to a shoulder ailment as Vic Wertz leaves with a leg strain. Gernert replaces him.

Boston Minnie Minoso Gary Bell Boston Red Cleveland Minoso Bell Indians Chicgo Sox W —Ke Delock Bill Monbouquett Mbouquette Vic Wertz Dick Gernert Bucky Harris Billy Hoeft Baltimore Jack Harshman

Twilight Golf League Kicks Off With Six New Teams

The Biddeford and Saco Country Club Twilight Golf League begins second half with six new six-man teams and updated handicaps. Team rosters include Po lac k w ich, Taillon, Jones on team 1 and Sawtelle, Bogdehn, Wooster on team 2 among others. Week-by-week pairings and standings follow with scores impacted by drizzle and soggy greens at Webhannet Golf Course.

Biddeford and Saco Country Club Stephen Po‘lackwich Leo Taillon Howard Jones Wilfred Nadeau Robert Audet Earl Pratt Richard Sawtelle al Bogdehn Harry Wooster Peter Shourens Walter Whitworth Robert Lester Robert Miniutti Bryant Bagley Ed Miniutti Eugene Cole Warren Libby Webhannet Lou Perry Ben Wakefield Pokey Nadeau Anomer Toc Sachieve Haeies Ssseseks Uweks Oreteccenecotens Pege Ted Abasyencacea Aces

Fred Haney Weighs Exit From Braves After Season

Fred Haney, 61, longtime Milwaukee Braves manager, says this season could be his last in baseball. He has accepted a vice president role at Studio City Bank in the San Fernando Valley and plans to spend more time with family. Haney noted World Series or pennant outcomes won’t alter his decision and would stay with Milwaukee if he continues in baseball. John McHale says Milwaukee officials were surprised by the remarks.

Los Angeles Milwaukee Braves Fred Haney Haney Studio City Bank San Fernando Valley Braves Milwaukee John McHale McHale

Police Check Patient's Alibi In Bomb Case

Boston police verified a Grafton State Hospital patient’s alibi in the North Station bomb probe that injured 38 people and damaged the elevated train hub. Lt. Detective Edward F. Sherry said the man claimed he was working in Boston at the blast time.

Boston Grafton State Hospital Edward F. Sherry New Orleans Henry Hank Detroit Willie Vaughn Hollywood Calif Metropolitan Transit 10 Everett-Forest Hills

Cleveland Indians Rally Sends them Back in AL Lead

Cleveland clouted three homers to beat Boston 5 1 and surge to the American League lead with six straight wins as Minnie Minoso, Jim Baxes, and Woody Held homered. Detroit and Chicago trails close behind while Gary Bell and Rocky Colavito lead a nine game home run thaw. In the NL Los Angeles edged Milwaukee 4 0 to shave first place to one game.

Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Champs Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale San Francisco Boston Cleveland Chicago White Sox Detroit Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore Washington Kansas City Bob Buh Drysdale del Crandall Junior Gilliam Wally Moon Harris Inose Vic Power Rocky Colavito Lover Washington Minoso Jim Baxes Woody Frank Baumann Bell Pete Runnels Gernert Jackie Eneens Jensen Iame Sox Frank Malzone Pete Daley Ted Williams Associated Press Eveland Indians Bosun Perpatea Tigers Harmon Killbrew Senators Milwauke Gary Bell Woody Held Minnie Minoso Yankees Colavito Be'l Eddie Yost al Kaline Larry Osborne Harvey Kuenn Ile Maxwell Kuenn Kaline Wilhelm Ray Narleski

Major League Leaders Major League Leaders

Summary of top American League and National League leaders by at bats runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs steals and pitching and strikeouts with players and team affiliations. Notable names include Kuenn Kaline Killebrew Aaron Banks Robinson Mathews Pinson Cepeda and Drysdale among others.

Aaron Milwaukee Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Pinson Cincinnati Banks Chicago Robinson Cepeda San Francisco Cimoli St. Louis Dark H. Anderson Philadelphia White Neal Los Angles Blasingame Elston Drysdale Los Angeles S. Jones

Ladies Night at Stickney Lodge Sets Turkey Supper

The York County Fish and Game association sponsors a Ladies Night at Stickney Lodge in Lyman on Saturday. Social hour 6 to 7 PM, turkey supper served by the Eastern Star 7 to 8 PM, and dancing 8:30 to 12 PM with a live orchestra.

Stickney Lodge Lyman York County Fish and Game Association Eastern Star

Road warrior sprinter trains through rain and shine

The athlete remains focused on other matters while on the road. He is relentless in training and runs with remarkable speed, undeterred by weather. This disciplined routine highlights his punching ability to concentrate amid constant travel and effort.

Legislative Committee To Probe State Tax Setup

Eighteen subjects were assigned by the 99th Legislature to interim study. A $50,000 tax structure study aims to assess equity, with other items including possible district court replacement for municipal and trial courts, jail consolidation, welfare aid to dependent children, highway land damages, and toxic effects of farm and forestry poisons. Members include Senate and House appointees chaired by Brigs and Wade respectively, with several new members.

Augusta 99Th Legislature Legislative Research Committee Clauson Apcoe Wasone Public Utilities Commisson Maine Senate Ezra Brigs Caribou Arthur Charles Portland Earle Hillman Bangor Alton Lessard Lewiston Clarence Parker Sebec Carl Stilphen Rockland Hollis Wyman Milbridge Lessard Parker House Robert Wade Auburn Albert Emmons Ken

Hoax bomb threat targets Quincy Hospital last night

Police report a spate of threats, with the latest hoax bomb scare unfolding at Quincy Hospital last night. No device found, investigations continue.

Quincy Hospital

Mechanical heart aids surgeries at Maine Medical Center

A mechanical heart used in open heart surgery is now in service at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Hospital spokesmen said it is the only such machine in northern New England, directing blood to pick up oxygen in a closed circuit while the heart is repaired. The Maine Heart Association funded the $15,000 device.

Portland Maine Medical Center New England Maine Heart Assn

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