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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1960

Page

5

Pirates Rule NL Race With Strong Pitching and Bats

The Pittsburgh Pirates showcase a top NL mix led by Vern Law Elroy Face and Bob Friend as stalwarts. Dick Groat Roberto Clemente and Bob Skinner pace a 11-hit night against St Louis helping a 7-1 run to secure a 2 game edge over Milwaukee.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Vern Law Hannyman Elroy Face Bob Friend RBI Roberto Clemente Friend St. Louis Bucs Dick Groat Clemente Bob Skinner Pittsburgh Milwaukee Braves San Fran

Light heavyweight bout ends as Durel le defeats Armstrong

Yvon Durel le of Woodstock New Brunswick stopped Johnny Armstrong of Minneapolis in a light heavyweight boxing match. The bout took place in Baie Sainte Anne New Brunswick with Durel le prevailing by knockout.

Woodstock N. B Yvon Durelle Baie Ste. Anne N.B Johnny Ace

Pacing Mare Seeks Second Gorham Win

Gorham fans root for La Tosca's Starlet in the 600 pace at Gorham Raceway as she chases a second win of the season. Owned by Lyman E Cates and driven by Ralph Fenno, she has faced top pacers in 2:05 to 2:06 brackets and drew the outside seventh. Kitty Spangler, Knight Commander, and Clever Drive among others also race tonight as former Gorham winners seek repeat success amid a field of strong contenders. Edmonton report notes Wilfie Greaves defeating Dick Tiger for the British Empire middleweight title.

Gorham la Tosca Gorham Raceway Lyman E. Cates Forest Hills N. Y Ralph Fenno Knight Star Kitty Spangler Elaine Woolworth New Canaan Knight Commander Merle Hodgkins Greene Lewiston Clever Drive al Langille Cecil Cinco Marion Robinson Mac’s Dominion Jovis Gerry Victor Desire Joe Hanson LaTosca Lu Ben Bert Fernald West Poland Sita Abbot Sita Machias Roland McCaleb

Lions edge Boucouvalas in Saco Old Orchard Beach game

Old Orchard Beach Lions defeated Boucouvalas Brothers 7 to 5 at Saco Little League field. Ruben and Sante hit homers. Lions' Gillis earned the win with 6 strikeouts as officials urged fathers to help Saturday morning with field work if weather permits.

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East End Sixth Inning Push Secures 15-11 Softball Win

East End club built an early lead and held on to defeat Le Voltigeur 15-11 at Biddeford Memory Field. Nan Moulton pitched and hit the only homer, while Adrien Cyr led Le Voltigeur with four hits in five trips to raise his average to .583. A later rally by Le Voltigeur fell short as Gauthier and others rallied for East End.

East End le ‘Voltigeur Biddeford Biddeford Memory Field Nan Moulton Mouliton Leo Gauthier Rone Loct Adrien Cyr le Voltigeur Jleague Lightning Springvale K Abrhone Gagnon Wad B. Lajeunesse Lie Loranger Letourneau Ee Moulton A. Dallaire Genest Lefebvre Gauthier Croteau le Voltigeur Ab Rhone ‘Lehoux Marcotte Caron Dupras Maguire Moulton Maddox B. Lajeunesse Lehoux Krzsko Montpas Lehoux Lajeunnesse Nantel Krasko Cupras Uma Mertel Bergeron

Dempsey Turns 65 Still Known as the Champ

New York AP reports boxing legend Jack Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler, at 65 remains a beloved figure. He has slimmed down to 200 pounds after a doctor advised lower cholesterol, runs a Broadway restaurant, and reflects on life, charity work, and hopes boxing becomes a cleaner, wholesome sport. He keeps busy with a Chicago radio and TV school serving 2,600 students and 20,000 in correspondence courses.

New York Manassa Mauler Athough Broadway Dempsey Barbara Joan Chicago

Sox Recall Tom Moffet In Bid To Halt Skids

In St Louis summer league, St Louis Braves beat Giants 8 to 5 as Bob Guillereault pitched four hitless relief innings and belted a three run homer. Boston also recalled Tom Muffet to bolster bullpen as Ike Delock and Ken Johnson matched in Kansas City.

Sox Tom Moffet Bob Guillereault Braves St. Louis Giants St. Louis Field Guillereault Paul Twomey Twomey Charlie Belisle Bob Doyon Kansas City Boston Red Sox Ike Delock Red Sox Lu Clinton Minneapolis Tom Muffet Boston Delock Cleveland Ken Johnson A's Ed Sadowski Sadowski Vic Wertz Frank Malzone Sacowski Dan Kravitz Kravitz Yankees Frank Sullivan Pinewhitter Mike Fornieles Ray Herbert Innnings Wertz Leighth Malzne Nixon Geiger Herbert Pumpsie Green Rip Repulski Willie Tasby Tasby Malzone

Fights Last Night in Utica Boxing Card

Dickie Diveroni of Syracuse out pointed Jay Fullmer of Utah in a 10 round bout. Lajeunesse pitched 1:40 time while Landry and Rousselle combined for multiple hits. Umpires were Nolette Chretien Lauzier with Winning pitcher Lajeunesse and Losing pitcher Landry.

Braves Ab Hpo D. Guignard Belisle B. Guillereault Pee Sewce Twomey Doyon the Owne Houde Sebewee Lamirande Labrecque M. Guignard R. Guillereault Angers Lavallee iParisien Cloutier Lemieux Labbe Cote Perreault Turcotte Dodge Weenee Braves Giants Faucher Associated Press Utica N. Y Dickie Diveronica Syracuse N. C Jay Fullmer West Jordan Utah Parisien Pepin Trembly Laflamme Rousselle Landry Lajeunesse Nolette Chretien Lauzier

Talent Show Cops Honors In Suffolk Classic

At Suffolk Downs Massachusetts Handicap, favorites First Landing faded to fourth as 60-1 Battle Neck led most of the race and won by a nose over Talent Show who surged to the stretch and prevailed by a length and a half, with Polylad second. Time 2:03 3-5 for the mile and a quarter.

Boston Willie Shoemaker Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Battle Neck New England Ada L. Rice Polylad

Hennessey Beats Arch Rival for 21000 Title

Tom Hennessey outbowled his arch rival from St. Louis to win the $21,000 National Professional Invitational Bowling Tournament at Showboat Lanes in Las Vegas. He edged Harry Smith by a fraction of a point as the three day event concluded.

Las Vegas Tom Hennessey St. Louis Hennessey Harry Smith Smith Bow

Fire ruins Liverpool department store roars with casualties

Firemen and police began surveying the smoking five story department store in Liverpool where at least eleven people died and about a dozen were injured. The blaze drew urgent rescue efforts as investigators worked through the ruins for survivors and victims.

Liverpool England

Twilight golf league ends first half at Biddeford Saco Club

The Biddeford Saco Country Club Twilight Golf League completed the first half with Team 1 in first place and Team 2 runner up. Second half begins in June. signups due June 26 in the pro shop. Pinkham tournament qualifiers due July 3. all net A-vo-ball format. final four teams playoff for the championship.

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