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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

5

Bowling Group Elects Officers for 1959 60 Maine State Association

The Maine State Bowling association met in Augusta and elected Roy Tibbetts of Westbrook as president replacing Billy Manning. Hector L Heurette of Augusta was named vice president. directors include Mrs Richard Camden Nick Gillis Biddeford Bill Selsby Ellsworth Harold Weston Bangor and Dick Perkins South Portland. Nile Whitman Machias will direct tournaments for both eastern and western sections. Lora Modery Skowhegan will be secretary and Whitman treasurer. The group emphasized the average card system to enable a statewide tournament for all bowlers. A spring tourney will feature individuals and teams including five man teams five women teams and mixed doubles. The next meeting will be at Old Orchard Beach in late August as a member outing.

Maine State Bowling Association Augusta Roy Tibbetts Westbrook Billy Manning Biddeford Hector L’heurette Aoted Ibbetts Richard Camden Nick Gillis Bill Selsby Ellsworth Harold Weston Bangor Dick Perkins South Portland Chris Anton Nile Whitman Machias al Little Lora Modery Skowhegan Old Orchard Beach

Newcombe wins six straight as Reds beat Giants 2-1

Igon Newcombe, once doubted, pitched his seventh win of the season with six straight complete games and a 3.00 ERA. He defeated the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to pull Cincinnati within two games of Milwaukee, while Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Cleveland also posted wins.

Mayo Smith Igon Newcombe Newk Reds Big Newk San Francisco Giants Newcombe Giants Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs St. Louis Philadelphia

Pacers May Steal Show At Gorham Oval Tonight

A well matched field of pacers may steal the thunder from the Gorham oval. Promising youngsters Major Moraka and Heather Moraka race against veterans such as W J Diamond and Kitty Six. Post time 7 45 with a purse of 2000 dollars.

Gorham Oval Major Moraka Lady Fair Heather Moraka W. J. Diamond Roxurgh Bomb Kitty Six Harry Michellde Hickory Margo Kuno Comet Jerry Dean Dicky Broom Hap Hanover Farley Hanover Marylin Hall F. Harmon Polly Abbott R. Gartley Peltoma E. Griffin Shadydale Girl G. Nelson Watson Tass A. Langille, Jr Mighty Noble R. Fenno Mighty Gem G. Carter, Jr Star Gallon R. Millett Way Song W. Blake Robin Hood R. Cornellier Moraka Deed H. Colburn Lu Ben M. Keene Highlawn Hall G. Carter, Sr Nira D. Smith Jarrettown Betty E. Johnston Trot E. C A. E N. W P. Gullifer H. Scott O. Ginn C. R. Card Jo Sue Knight H. Barker Pace Twilight Vole R. McCaleb Casa June R. Truitt Navy Command W. Hazen Master Fingo A. McAtee Sir Walter Brook F. Inman Bobby Chuck R. Kellogg Oteca S Chuck W. Grover

Parry O'Brien Smashes Shot Put World Record in Pomona

Olympic champion Parry O'Brien shattered his own world mark in the shot put with a 63 feet 8 inch throw Tuesday night in Pomona California. Only 65 spectators watched as the record slipped past his previously listed 63 feet inches set in Los Angeles.

Pomona Calif Parry O’brien O'Brien Los Angeles

Butler’s Wins League Opener in Four Inning Rush

Butler’s defeated St. Jean de Baptiste 13 to 3 in four innings at Waterhouse field in East Biddeford Little League opener. Cold weather and wet grounds caused a halt after the fourth inning. Eleven errors aided Butler’s scoring as Fecteau collected three hits in three trips to the plate. Brief opening ceremonies preceded the game.

Butler St. Jean de Baptiste Biddeford Waterhouse Field Fecteau

Indians Clinch Seventh Straight Win In 4-1 Victory

Cleveland rides hot streak as Cal McLish returns to form with a complete game over Boston, boosting the Indians to seven straight wins and a commanding lead in the AL race. Dick Brown homer helps seal a 4-1 win while New York losses aid the rally, and Milwaukee gains in the NL as St Louis sweeps.

Cleveland Indians Cal McLish Boston Red Sox McLish Marty Keough Rocky Colavito New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Baltimore Kansas Washington Boston Red Sox Dick Brown Ted Wills Brown Yankees

Getchell Edges Ball For Maine Bantam Crown

Billy Ketchell of Machias becomes the first Maine State bantam champion after edging Lance Ball of Biddeford by one string at Skowhegan. Western and Eastern sectional champions meet to crown the state title with both boys praised for sportsmanship in a close finish.

Billy Ketchell Machias Maine Lance Ball Biddeford Skowhegan Ball Getchell Chamnion

Johansson Unimpressive In Training Ahead Of Patterson Fight

Ingemar Johansson showed little fire in a Tuesday workout for the June 25 title bout with Floyd Patterson at Yankee Stadium. He sparred Bill Johnson, blocked many punches, and spoke of it as a off day, while observers noted his right hand remains a feared power shot.

Grossinger N.Y Ingemar Johansson Jonansson Floyd Patterson Yankeetadium Bill Johnson Clarence Floyd New York Johansson Jack Dempsey Eddie Machen Mickey Mantle Patterson

Fights Last Not Sacramento Bout Between Salas and Lopes

In Sacramento California a boxing match featured Laura Salas from Los Angeles, aged 131, against Joey Lopes from Sacramento, aged 133. The bout drew local attention as a spirited clash with disputed rounds and close scoring.

Associated Press Sacramento Calif Laura Salas Los Angeles Joey Lopes

Wormpickers Work After Dark On Toronto Golf Courses

On Toronto area courses a small army of worm-pickers harvests dew worms for Brennan Brothers Live Bait Company. The firm leases worm-gathering rights on 14 courses and aims to sell about 100 000 worms this year for roughly 500 000 dollars, storing up to 15 million worms in a 34 degree walk-in fridge before shipment to dealers in Ontario Quebec and the United States. Workers, many of them girls, wear headlamps and leg pouches with sawdust for grip and containers for worms.

Toronto Brennan Brothers Live Bait Company United States Ontario Quebec Hamilton Dave Brennan

Beech Ridge to Open for Wednesday Stock Car Racing

Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough opens tonight as Maine State Stock Car Racing sanctions Wednesday events. Thirty five or more bombers expected for 8 p.m. prelims with eighteen or more Class A stocks. Domination by Libby and Garrett tests Cusack, Bushley close behind, Villacci falters, while Tardiff and others push standings.

Beechridge Speedway New England Scarborough Pryoff Phil Libby

Hair Specialist Here Thursday Will Show How To Save Hair

Coral Gables Florida hair experts announce a one day demonstration by trichologist T H Williams of the Harlow Hair Experts Thursday June 18 at Hotel Thacher from 1 00 to 8 00 p m. The free private examinations aim to save and thicken hair through individual home treatment and promise a written satisfaction guarantee.

Coral Gables Fla Biddeford T. H. Williams Harlow Thacher

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