Doris Gillis Defends State Title at Skowhegan Match
Champion Doris Gillis faces challenger Mrs Modery in the second half of the state title duel at 20th Century Lanes in Skowhegan tomorrow at 3 PM. Gillis led 954 to 940 after the first half, entering the final phase with an 18 match state and Western sectional title streak, while Modery, a top Eastern performer, threatens to end Gillis title run on Gillis home lanes under M. S. rules and referee oversight.
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Re Modery
Skowhegan
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Modery
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Saco Memorial Field
Owen-Davis
Boucouvalas
Lions
Bagsey'’s
American Legion
Falmouth
Gorham
Beech Ridge Speedway
Biddeford
Lora Mondery
20Th Century Lanes
Sad Sam Jones Delivers as Giants Overtake Braves
Sad Sam Jones emerged as the Giants hero of the month by beating Milwaukee, aided by Jackie Brandt’s two-run single in the 10th. Jones allowed two runs in three innings, then only three hits the rest, while Brandt’s third single capped a dramatic ninth-inning comeback. The Giants chased Bob Buhl and moved into first, with Jones credited in a pivotal game that flipped the NL lead.
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Associated Press
Sam Jones
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Braves
Sam
Giants
Jackie Brandt
Jones
Vern Law
Cardinals
Gino Cimoli
Pirates
Ramon ‘Mesias
Dick Groat
Dick Ricketts
Duke Snider
Dodgers
Brooks Lawrence
Phils
Harry Anderson
Ed Bouchee
Gene Conley
Ernie Banks
Bob Anderson
Bob Boyd
RBI
Brown
Lees
Ray Boone
Gene Woodling
Billy Gardner
Baltimore
Billy O'Dell
Johnny Bucks
Rip Coleman
A's
Tigers
Ted Lepico
Frank Bolling
Cott Veal
Eddie Yost
Larry Osborne
Barney Schultz
Nats
Paul Foytack
Schultz
Faye Throneberry
Harmon Killebrew
Killebrew
Babe Ruth
Elks top St Jean 7 5 in East Biddeford Little League
Elks beat St Jean 7 to 5 at Waterhouse field with strong pitching by carakos and Miller. Parcels of scoring by innings show Elks offense led by Georga carakos and Voisine with multiple hits while St Jean managed two hits. Final pitcher win goes to Georgacar akos, Boisvert takes the loss. Time 1 55.
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Biddeford
Waterhouse Field
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Miller
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Rhone Magnaht
Georga Carakos
Croteau
Szumita
Voisine
Bolduc
Brochu
Desrocher
Esac
St. Jean Abrhone
Parisien
Pepin
Bess
Boisvert
Parsien
Marchand
Harvey
Lajeunesse
Nolette
Cymbrak
Ware
Three Veteran Pacers Set to Clash at Gorham Meet
Gorham's Saturday program features a feature pace as Harvey Pointer Hal's Gal and Port Of Call meet for the first time for a double dash purse of 1200 dollars. The six horse field includes My Ensign Dolly Fingo and new entrant J H Attorney with post time 745.
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Hal's Gal
Port of Call
My Ensign
al Hazen
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la Ben
B. Fernald Spencer Scottie
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Jim Brook
S. Arthurs
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R. Smith
Eir Charles Moraka
H. Nowell
Fenn Bott
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Chet Lynn
A. Gurney
Car Climatic
B. Pomerleau
Mac Brewer
R. Truitt
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P. Gulliver
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Lord and Master
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H. Kelly
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Roxburgh Bomb
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W. Lynch
Sita Abbott
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Rena Rosecroft
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Way Above
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Countess Marie
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Rip Norris
J. Austin
Baseball Standings and Schedule With Result Highlights
American League leaders including Cleveland New York and Kansas City show standings while recent results Jerome shows Baltimore 8 2 and Kansas City 2 0 Detroit 6 Washington 4 in 11 innings. Weekend schedule covers Cleveland at New York Detroit at Washington Chicago at Boston and Kansas City at Baltimore with Philadelphia at Chicago and Pittsburgh at St. Louis among Friday results.
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Innnings
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Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Coat Found in City Hall After Thornton Academy Graduation
A girl's coat was found in Saco City Hall following the Thornton Academy graduation. The owner may claim it at the office of Saco City Clerk Albert Cabana.
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Thornton Academy
Saco City
Albert Cabana
Full Field Is Expected At Beech Ridge Stock Races
The Maine State Stock Car Racing Association plans a full night at Scarborough Beech Ridge. About 40 bombers and 20 stocks are expected as racers tune after rain delays. Players include Dick Garrett Ralph Cusack Phil Libby and Paul Tardiff with others vying for the feature.
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Bob Bushley
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Gene Villacci
Giants Top Braves In 10th Inning Thriller For First
San Francisco edged Milwaukee 4-3 after Jackie Brandt delivered a two RBI single in the 10th inning. Bill Rigney praised the late rally as the club moved a half game ahead of the Braves, with Sam Jones going the distance and Willie Mays involved in a controversial play on Bruton.
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Bill Rigney
San Francisco Giants
Milwaukee Braves
Rigney
Jackie Brandt
Braves
Jackie
Don McMahon
Milwaukee
Giants
Sam Jones
Bill Bruton
Willie Mays
Bruton
Bob Buhl
Mays
Orlando Ceperda
McMahon
Daryl Spencer
Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Snapshot
Detroit star Kaline hits .351 with 84, Killebrew leads with 53 runs and 24 homers for Washington. Banks drives in 67 in the NL, Aaron edges 104 hits for Milwaukee, and Pitching leaders include Wilhelm 9-1 and Face 11-0 for Pittsburgh.
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H. Anderson
Philadelphia
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Neal
Blasingam
Pittsburgh
Elston
Drysdale
S. Jones
Brandt Delivers Hit To Avoid Double Play
Brandt singled past second baseman Casey Wise, aiming to ensure at least one run and prevent a double play, the player explained his approach and motivation after the at bat.
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Brandt
Casey Wise
Yankees Rally To 3-2 Win Over Indians On Coates Debut
New York moved within 2½ games of Cleveland after Jim Coates earned the win in relief, striking out one hit over 3 1/3 innings. Hank Bauer and Yogi Berra provided the offense with late RBIs as Whitey Ford left injured after four innings. The Indians, who led the league, dropped a second straight, while Baltimore and Chicago chased in the standings.
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St. Louis
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Philadelphia
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Cubs
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Chicago Tom Ye Sox
Oma Konees
Willie Oats
Orlando Cepeda
Willie Scrampering
Buhl
Jim Coates
Hank Bauer
Yogi Berra
Yankes
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Coates
Whitey Ford Coates
Ford
Minnie Minoso
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Swimming Programs And Doubleheader At Saco Memorial Field
Multiple summer youth and adult activities announced across York County. Saco holds a 1 to 3 pm July 6 17 program at Royal Ambassador pool led by Mrs. VanFleet Shaffer and Mrs. Griffith with John Locke fund support. Old Orchard Beach follows with two weeks at same pool. Water safety courses run July 13 to July 31 starting 5 pm for junior senior lifeguards and adults in various towns.
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American Red Cross
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Saco Recreation Commission
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Royal Ambassador Pool
Gerald VanFleet
Howard Shaffer
Sidney Griffith
Old Orchard Beach
Elwood Cook
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Hollis
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Chester Parker
West Buxton
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Spectacle Pond
Janice Ayer
Ayer
York
Marshal House
Kittery
Ann Briley
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Cubans Sweep Three Bouts In New York City
A three-man Cuban boxing group invaded Madison Square Garden winning three straight bouts. Florentino Fernandez, 144 pounds, stopped Stefan Redl in 1:07 of the seventh round for his 20th straight win with 16 knockouts. Hernandez, 147 pounds, beat Luke Easter 8 rounds on the AP card, while Douglas Vaillant, 134 1/2 pounds, edged Jimmy Grow in Lewiston Idaho.
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Stefan Redl
Passaic
N.J
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Boermener
Judg
Joe Agnello
Mike Davodowich
Ome Amo
Luke Easter
Pritsee
U.S
Vaillant
Jimmy Grow
Lewiston
Idaho
Grow
Red Sox Hope for Warm Weather to Aid Day Night Doubleheader
Boston hosts Chicago in a sunlit day night doubleheader after rain washed out the opener. Manager Al Lopez of the White Sox notes Boston’s pitching issues and run production while Ted Williams nears action and Vic Wertz regains health. Early Wynn and Dick Donovan start for Chicago. Tom Brewer and Jerry Casale for Boston. Wertz doubtful, Williams to pinch hit as needed.
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al Lopez
White Sox
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Red Sox
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Vic Wertz
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Williams
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Stephens
Tom Brewe
Jerry Casale
Softball League Standings and Rainouts Announced
Biddeford Softball League treasurer Tony Dallaire released standings after the second round. All games were washed out this week and will be rescheduled. Upcoming schedule at Memorial Field features Young Democrats vs Rochambeau, LaVoltigeur vs Springvale K C, Lightning Club vs Green Lantern, Springvale K C vs Lightning Club, and Rochambeau vs LeVoltageur.
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Tony Dallaire
L. Gbl
Springvale K.C
Rochambeau
Young Democrats
le Voltigeur
Lightning Club
Green Lantern
Dallaire
Memorial Field
LaVoltigeur
Springvale K. C
iGreen Lantern
LeVoltageur
Coyle Brothers Film Murder in Philadelphia Recreation
John J. Coyle, back in Philadelphia, directed and acted in a police produced re enactment of a patrolman’s murder. William Coyle, killed during the 48 hour manhunt, is portrayed by a detective. two young men are shown stealing from Sosrange. About 2,000 spectators watched the seven hour filming with cameras on trucks and portable lights.
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John J. Coyle
John
William
Sosrange
James F. Kane
Coyle
Wareham
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Massachusetts
Int
Willem
Silky Sullivan Delivers Comeback Win at Hollywood Park
In the Monterey Purse at seven furlongs Silky Sullivan surged from a slow start to win by a length and three quarters. Jockey Willie Shoemaker rode as 24,000 fans watched the unpredictable colt surge past rivals in the stretch.
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Calif
Silky Sullivan
Silky
Win
Hollywood Park
Rascal
Willie Shoemaker
Not Standing in the Right Spot As Delay Wears Thin
During a staged scene a performer yawns and snickers as delays unfold. Police stumble over cables and the detective playing Kane dies unseen. The crowd reacts with fear and shouted words, driven by a stark sense of realism.
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Kane
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