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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

Page

5

Patterson Predicted To KO Johansson In First Round

New York AP reports heavy weight champion Floyd Patterson is forecast to drop Sweden’s Ingemar Johansson in the opening round at Yankee Stadium Thursday night. Predictions hinge on Johansson’s power rights and Johansson’s training notes, with past knockouts and standup styles highlighted.

New York Floyd Patterson Sweden Ingemar Johansson Yankee Stadium Johansson Edwin Ahlquist Ingemar Kayeed Machen Inge Eddie Machen Goteborg Kayo Britain Henry Cooper Stockholm Machen Cooper

Patterson poised to pressure Johansson in title bid

Patterson, the lithe American champion, invokes a peeka-boo stance and rapid combinations to pressure Johansson as analysts predict a brutal in close assault seconds after the bell. The bout could hinge on Patterson’s power, speed, and crowd-pleasing defense as gate revenue climbs toward seven hundred thousand dollars.

Ingo Patterson Floyd Pete Rademachre Roy Harris Johansson

Oklahoma Coach Says Players Spoiled At Home

Excerpt from Hank Iba, Oklahoma State basketball coach with 25 years in the game, told New Hampshire coaches that today’s players are coddled. He recalled older times when 100 percent effort might reach 110 percent and warned against threats of benching prompting players to call their mothers, risking trustees’ disapproval.

Exeter N. H Hank Iba Oklahoma State New Hampshire Yesteray

Hartford Auto Theft Suspect Linked to LA Man

The Associated Press reports Hartford police connect Billy Lynch of Hartford to a case involving Charles Tombstone Smith of Los Angeles and a theft incident. Authorities are pursuing charges and coordinating with Los Angeles officials as the investigation continues.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Billy Lynch Charley Tombstone Smith Los Angeles

Bagley's Tops Boucouvalas in Low-Scoring Duel

In Saco Little League action Bagley's edged Boucouvalas Brothers 2 to 1 on Monday. Don Caouette spun five innings of five hit pitching and drove in two runs while Ernie Leclair added two hits for Bagley's. Joe Graves allowed four hits and one run for Boucouvalas, who managed five hits overall.

Bagley’s Boucouvalas Brothers Boucauvalas Bagley Boudreau Leclair Coens Cs Cee Kurlanskea Qonang Scot R. Kurlanske Esa Boucousalas Bros Graves Es. Bergeron Bistes Cecece Roucouvalas Willet Kurlanska Bergeron Caouette Boucouvalas Clark Crowns Carl Cilley Ken Boyer Cards Alex Kellner Junior Gilliam Gil Hodges Don Demeter Dodgers Gene Conley Danny McDevitt Giants Bucs Dick Stuart Pirates Sam Jones Kellner del Crandall Braves Hal Jeffcoat Wes Covington Crandall Demeter Hodges Hank Greenberg Cally Moon Lee Walls RBI Cubs Joe Nuxhall Glen Hobie Reds

Softball Loop Totals Include Bats and Substitutions

The summary details several substitutions and pinch hitters in a softball game, with runs batted in by Eagles players and stats for left on bases, walks, and strikeouts. Huot earned the win over Marchand with umpire notes, and the piece also reports a West Biddeford Little League game where Raymond Jean pitched a five hitter and Springvale’s 11-hit rally built a 7-0 lead.

Eagles St. Jean Biddeford Waterhouse Field Huot Erereeeee Rouselle Boucher P Bilodeau Guignard C Meehan Seeee Bolduc Gosselin Bergeron Lauzier Oeene Landry Berthiaume Ean Ab Hpo Perkins Ene N. Parisien Lajeunnesse L. Davis Icess Eeivekins Bilodeau Meehan Bolduc Marchand Davis Boisvert Parisien Edwin Mondor Lafortune Dube Biddeford-Saco Journal Rotary West Biddeford Memorial Field Raymond Jean The Journal Dunton Springvale A. Lessard Jean Taylor Lemieux Belanger Dubois Seer Ross Fogg D. R. Lessard Larose Wormwood Aucer Aitres Lessard le Voltigeur Jariz Pelletier Corriveau Dupras Auger Maguire Montpas Lachance Ross R. Lessard Lavertue K. C Laitres A. Lescserd Melanson Ins

Williams Lifts Red Sox in Briggs Stadium Showdown

Ted Williams returned to Briggs Stadium and led Boston past Detroit 10-4 with a three RBI effort and two hits in three at bats. The win boosted Williams to .202, as the Red Sox climbed from eighth to sixth place, while Detroit dropped to fifth. Yankee and National League results highlighted a busy day.

Detroit Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Sox Tigers Williams Frankie Malzone Jackie Jensen Jensen Malzone Dick Sisler Ike Delock Ike Paul Foytack Pete Runnels Dick Gernert Runnels Boston Larry Osborne Kuenn Don Buddin Osborne Charlie Maxwell Lou Berberet Johnny Groth Runnel Maxwell Jack Harshman Don Mossi Harshman Mossi Kansas City Briggs ‘Stadium Briggs Stadium New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Baltimore Chicago White Sox Washington Milwaukee St. Louis Sanrancisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Cubs Cincinna’i Red Sox Frank Malzone Dave Sisler Young Milt Pappas Orioles Gary Bell Bob Nieman Gus Triandos Early Wynn Phia Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Law Jackie Brandt

Light Harness Horses At Gorham Features Big Trot and Pace

Gorham Raceway hosts a premier light harness program headlined by the $2,500 Early Closing Trot and the $1,000 Class D Pace. Favorites include Hickory Margo in the trot and Miss Dares in the pace, with fields featuring several standout Maine drivers and owners across runs from Class D to Class B C.

Gorham Raceway Hickory Margo Chestertown George ‘Taylor South Windham Harrisburg Peter Pan Stock Farm Maine Minister's Pride Harold Ralph Waldoboro Jerry ,Dean Frank Ginn Fort ‘Fairfield Dean Boy Myer Alpren Lewiston Farley Hanover Eugene J. Letendre Manchester N. H Miss Dares Worthy Aristocrat Olin Holmes Presque Isle Dick Ireland Vici Hi ‘le Walter Davis Housston Frank Inman Hanover Donna Volo Dottie 'Up al Clark Iby Stan Hoyt Bob Lee Boy My Ensign Port of Call J. H. Attorney Roxburgh Frankie Scott M. Karkos Sita Abbot W. Wagg B. Smith A. Hazen R. Smith F. Inman E. C. Cd Dicky Broom P. Gullifer Ja. Watcha Luce Highlawn Sterling W. Dumont R. Kellogg Jerry Dean O. Ginn Minister’s Pride H. Ralph H. Bond Kuno Comet C. R. Card Avery Little Ross K. Hagen la P. Gullifer Betty Scott L. Buckley Lu Ben B. Fernald Brenda D G. Carter, Jr Spencer Scottie Chet Lynn Radar A. Gurney Idlemore Pace Mighty Gem G. Carter Albert Dares Dale Gray Pretty Nifty Colonel Moore G. Ginn Wilbur M R. Millett Diamond Chief The Patriot A. Clark

Regular Race Card Slated At Beech Ridge

The Maine State Stock Car Racing association presents its regular eight race card tonight at 8 at Scarborough Beech Ridge speedway. A 22 car Class A stock field marks a heavier Saturday lineup with many new members registering daily. Libby widens lead in stock high point standings after feature win. Garrett drops back with rear axle issue at midway. Paul Tardiff debuts new engine in bomber feature and passes inspection. Wolstenhulme suffers misfortune on track while Gardiner Leavitt Peterson Villacci and Rogers show potential to challenge for top spots.

Maine State Stock Car Racing Association Evelles Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Phil Libby Dick Garrett Garrett Libby Paul Tardiff Paul Dick Wolstenhulme Cardiff Gardiner Leavitt Pete Peterson Gene Villacci Carl Rogers

Law and Face Spark Pirates Push Near NL Pace

Vern Law and Roy Face anchor Pittsburgh's pitching as the Pirates win 6-1 over the Giants. Law improves to 8-4 with his third straight victory, becoming the first NL pitcher to beat every club this season. Giants drop, Cubs and Dodgers win, Braves lead. NL standings tighten as Pittsburgh sits four games back.

Pittsburgh Pirates Vern Law Roy Face Bucs Law Face San Francisco

Wimbledon May Become Open Tennis Tourney

Wimbledon may adopt open tournaments for professionals and amateurs within two years. Dublin will host the July 8 International Lawn Tennis Conference meeting where rules to allow joint play are expected to be ordered. The move mirrors golf and aims to unite the amateur and professional circuits.

England Dublin Ireland Nationalennis

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