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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1959

Page

5

Jimmy Dykes Credited With Tiger Team Turnaround

Detroit Tigers star Harvey Kuenn credits manager Jimmie Dykes for turning around a slow start after Bill Norman was fired. Kuenn, leading hitter, says focus shifted from personal glory to winning as Detroit climbed to first place in the American League.

Detroit Harvey Kuenn Bill Norman Norman Detroit Tigers Kuenn Tigers Tiger Jimmie Dykes Bill

Patterson Johansson Fight At Yankee Stadium Tonight

Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson meet for the title in a 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium with Patterson a 4-1 favorite. Weather could force a postponement to Friday. gates project $550,000. Patterson uses a peekaboo defense aiming body blows while Johansson relies on a hard right hand to land quick.

New York Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Sweden New Yorker Yankee Stadium ABC Patterson Johansson Archie Moore Jonansson Floyd Dan Florio California Eddie Machen Goteberg Ingemar London Broadway Kayo

Orioles Rally Past Indians In Ninth For 7-4 Win

Baltimore jumps to second place in the AL after an Indians error on a bunt allows three ninth inning runs. Orioles beat Cleveland 7-4 as Gus Triandos Walt Dropo Billy Gardner and Bob Nieman hit solo homers to power the rally and move behind Chicago in the standings.

Orioles Indians Cleveland Baltimore Gus Triandos Walt Dropo Billy Gardner Bob Nieman Chicago White Sox White Sox Washington Kansas City New York Yankees Boston Detroit Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Gardner Gene Woodling Herb Score Dick Brodowski Felding Bob Boyd Hec Brown Boyd Jim Finigan Brown Tito Francona Minnie Minoso Billy Lees A’s Bud Daley Dick Williams Jim Bronstad Bill Tuttle Roger Maris Jim Coates Senators Jim Lemon Roy Sievers Ken Aspromonte Luis Aparicio Earl Torgeson Dick Donovan Tex Clevenger Don Buddin Pete Runnels RBI Don Messi Mike Fornieles Jack Harshman

Gorham Raceways Tonight Hosts Two $1,000 Harness Dashes

Gorham Raceways presents two $1,000 races in its light harness card tonight. Featured pacers include Widow Nib, Willomib, Peltema, and Rusty Max Worthy in the two dash Pace division, with a $1,000 Div. 1 and a separate $500 trot lineup led by Jane W. H. and Josedale Jet Flyer among others. additional races cover D&C Handicap, and multiple Trot events with drivers listed for each entrant.

Gorham Jane W. H R. Mile Janie Kay M. Hodgkins Nellie Merridale R. Smith Walter’s Boy G. Carter Dazzling Wick J. Austin D&c Danny Venture F. Inmi Victory Gong Chocolate Chip R. Rankin Kitty Spangler L. Keene Lakeside George G. Davy Penn's Lord and Master Hap Hanover M. Keene Kezich G. G. Colby Wing Victory O. Morris March Hal R. Millett Colonel Bostwick M. Hodgkins, Jr Arch’s Gal Gordon Navy Way W. Collins LaFrance Hanoover A. Clar Highlawn Hall Cobbiestone L. Buckley General Sampson Pace B. H. Hal A. Ledger Dimples Fargo K. Hagen Barbara Boots F. Roullard Lesabel Mac Brewer F. Harm Magic Wand Scott’s Dream L. C. Buckley Dodie Grable H. McKenney

Lions Rally Past Owen Davis 9 8 in Saco Little League Thriller

Old Orchard Beach Lions scored all runs in final three innings to beat Owen Davis 9 to 8 at Saco Little League field. Jolin led with three runs, Bellerose added two, and Saucier Lambert and Nason fueled the late barrage while Owen Davis tallied on steady hitting from Nason, Worrad and Skea.

Old Orchard Beach Saco Old Orchard Beach Lions Greenlaw iGeaumont Owen-Davis Ee W.memc Wilcox Mullins Janson Coe Ee ‘Parisien Houde Ciddines Parisien Vicsss Owen-Davis Jolin Geaumont Tucker Skea Black Golojuck Clark Armitage

Dodgers Back in Tie as Phillies Lose in nine inning sweep

The Dodgers routed Philadelphia 9 6 extending their home stand success to eight of eleven. Wally Moon hit a two run homer to boost a 6 6 tie in the sixth as Don Demeter drove in three with a double, a triple and his 58th homer. Roger Craig earned the win while Clem Labine closed out with relief. Cardwell absorbed the loss for Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia San Francisco Aly Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Baltimore Cleveland Indians Washington Chicago White Sox Kansas City New York Boston Detroit Wally Moon Dodgers Don Demeter Los Angeles Roger Craig Clem Labine Phils Cardwell Wally Post Valmy Thomas Don Cardwell Joey Jay Hank Aaron Dick Ricketts Jim Brosnan Cubs Brosnan Reds Dick Crott Ed Bailey Bill Virdon Giants Virdon Leon Wagner Felding Bill Mazeroski Mike McCormick Bennie Daniels

Patterson Johansson Title Fight Postponement Hint

In New York promoter Osensohn says a decision on delaying the Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson bout hinges on rain with a 5 p.m. EST cutoff. Forecast calls for increasing clouds and possible showers, with evening temps near 70 and fight slated for 9 30 p.m. EST.

New York Bill Rosensohn Floyd Patterson- Ingemar Johansson Osensohn

Olmedo Seeks Revenge Against Krishnan At Wimbledon

In Wimbledon third round, Peruvian-American Alex Olmedo faces Ramana Krishnan of India after Krishnan beat him in the London Championships. Rain halted play, fans discuss Olmedo and Buchholz as strong contenders, with Buchholz upsetting Pietrangeli earlier.

Wimbledon England Alex Olmedo United States Peru Ramanathan Krishnan India Krishnan Olmedo Queen's Club Wimbie N Nia Krishnan Rodney Nandelstam South Africa Bob Phillips - Moore Australia Karl Buchholz St. Louis America Kurt Nielsen Denmark Buchholz Gordon Forbes Nielsen Rod Laver Nicola Pietrangeli Italy Barry Mackay Dayton Ohio Vladimer Skonecki Poland

Red Sox Acquire Harshman Spark strong run

Boston's June trade for Jack Harshman over Billy Hoeft appears paying off as Harshman wins his second game in ten days, a 4-2 victory over Detroit. He began 0-6 for the Sox but has settled into a winning stretch, with Mike Fornieles rescuing a late bullpen. The win keeps Boston close to the division leaders and sets up a next series in Cleveland.

Detroit Boston Red Sox Baltimore Jack Harshman Billy Hoeft Hoeft Harshman Red Sox Detroit Tigers Boston Frank Bolling Ted Lep‘cio Eddie Yost Mike Fornieles Tigers Buddin Runnels Busby Malzone Tom Brewer Jim Bunning Cleveland

Bucs and Giants Trade 400 Foot Homers in Clash

Dick Stuart of the Pirates and Willie Kirkland of the Giants each belted 400 foot plus home runs as they faced off, delivering a power display in the game.

Lief Bucs Dick Stuart San Francisco Willie Kirkland

Twin Golf Teams End Round with Low Ball Scores

Team No 3 led by Pelackwich and Rosen posted best scores in each position. Team No 5 lists Twomey Buzzell Bagiey Rowe Ganthier Goodwin with top totals. Team No 2 features Sawtelle Bogdahn Wooster Shoureas Whitworth Parker, while Team No 4 includes Hickey Ball Tousignant Whelan Munford Watson Polackwich Bradford with strong showings. Total results show Lester Bagley Cole Libby Miniutti and Minioti among totals.

A. Pelackwich I. Rosen Ceuusaaas Uc Keves Ign Ceseeseneks S. Pelackwich Dr. Taillon B. Aves H. Jones Eee Os Iccauees W. Nadeau G. Twomey Dr. B. Buzzell N. Bagiey I. Rowe R. Ganthier R. Goodwin R. Sawtelle A. Bogdahn H. Wooster Dr. Shoureas W. Whitworth R. Parker J. Hickey C. Ball D. Tousignant B. Whelan L. FE. Munford H. Watson

Winning Horse Disqualified At Suffolk Downs

Boston AP Day Court won by a neck but was disqualified for a foul, placing Air Pilot second in the $75,000 added Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Air Pilot, ridden by Johnny Leonard, overtook Day Court after a late clash as 21,117 fans watched.

Boston Day Court Air Pilot New England Massachusetts Johnny Leonard Hank Moreno Suffolk Downs

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