Thornton Thinclads Rally To Cop Triangular Meet
Thornton academy edged Kennebunk and Wells in a triangular track meet at Saco. Johnny Parola starred with wins in the mile hop step and jump and a strong 830 yard relay leg. Thornton totaled 665 points, Kennebunk 54, Wells 51 as other events produced results including Parola first in the hop, step and jump and Drouin leading in sprints for Thornton and multiple Tiny details from the meet show a tight team performance and a strong finish by TA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Kennebunk
Wells
Saco
Thornton
Johnny Parola
Maroon
Howard
Tie Wakefield
Darling
Porter
Parola
Graham
Phillips
Hill
Drouin
Shaffer
Welch
Folley
Landon
Goodale
Hearrin
Harmon
Distace
Eldridge
Tie
Brown
Wakefield
Durette
Joy
Sheehan
Ladd
Bridges
Clarage
Brackett
Adams
Kenney
McDonald
Cook
London
Nolette
Holbrook
le Febvre
Russo
Condon
Drown
K. Holbrook
LeBlanc
Hoff
K. Drown
Notre Dame Wins Second Loop Tilt
Notre Dame defeats Old Orchard Beach 3-0 behind Don Caouette's two hit shutout aided by errorless defense. Caouette fanned 10, Durfee allowed three hits and one run for Old Orchard Beach. Notre Dame improves to two wins two losses and next plays Biddeford High at Burnsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Caouette
Notre Dame School of
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
DDT Controversy in Maine Spraying Trials and 1927 Sports Briefs
Local debates in Maine weigh DDT spraying to control insects against risks to fish and wildlife. A 1958 Aroostook County study found negligible game animal impact but significant fish mortality, with trout populations fluctuating in sprayed areas. Gypsy moth Leaflet warns DDT is toxic to fish and should not drift over open water. The piece closes with 1927 sports notes from Kennebunk twilight baseball plans and various local games and boxing results.
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Fish and Game Associations
Maine Fish and Game Association
Aroostook
Cope
Maine
Montana
Arrostook
Gardner Brook
Forestry Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
New England
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
America
Two $1,000 Races Set At Beech Ridge Speedway
Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough opens with two 100 lap races offering $1,000 each. Gates open Sunday afternoon with a 2 pm start for open competition using any stock or modified motor. Regular season races will enforce limits on modifications under Maine State Stock Car Association rules allowing up to 1956 models.
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Beech Ridge Speedway
Scarborough
Maine State Stock Car Association
Derby Weather May Shape Kentucky Classic Field
Sun and wind threaten to alter the 87th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs as 15 three year olds race for 163,500 dollars. Carry Back and Crozier lead a field noted for mud running while jockeys Arcaro Shoemaker Longden thrill hopes and a CBS telecast airs from 4 15 to 4 45 p m Eastern.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Tom Young
CBS
Young
Whirlaway
Katherin Price
Fred W. Hooper
Crozier
Alberta
Jack Price
Carry Back
Chuck Parke
Hooper
Vance Longden
Price
Slop
Jacob Sher
Sherlock
Eddie Arcaro
Ethel D. Jacobs
Dr. Miller
Willie Shoemaker
Arcaro
Johnny Longden
Longden
Hank Moreno
Boyer’s ninth-inning homer gives Yankees 5 4 win over Angels
Clete Boyer connected for a two-run shot in the ninth to lift the Yankees to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, keeping New York tied with Detroit for the American League lead. Mantle’s 16 game hitting streak ended as New York mustered five hits. The Angels’ Ken Aspromonte homered, and Ron Moeller pitched well before the decisive ninth. Detroit beat Chicago 8-4 as Cash and Brown drove in two runs each. Washington defeated Cleveland 5-2 behind Harry Bright’s two-run homer. Minnesota beat Boston 5-1 to reach a winless six in eight for the Red Sox. Baltimore-Kansas City rainout.
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Associated Press
Clete Boyer
New York
Los Angeles Angels
Yankees
Detroit
Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Baltimore
Elston Howard
Boyer
Deron Johnson
Ow York
Angels
Gene Leek
Fritz Brickell
Norm Cash
Dick Brown
Minnie Minoso
Cash
RBI
Paul Foytack
Roy Sievers
Jim Donohue
Hank Aguirre
Harry Bright
Senators
Johny Antonelli
Willie Tasby
Ed Hobaugh
Johnny Temple
Twins
Tom Brewer
Jack Kralick
Reno Bertoia
Pinch homer lifts Reds past Braves in 12 innings
Wally Post delivered a three run pinch homer as Cincinnati overcame Milwaukee 6-5 in 12 innings. Cinci trailed 4-1 entering the ninth before Don Blasingame and Post sparked the rally. Cinco Cardenas drove in the deciding run on a sacrifice fly. Giants beat Phillies 4-2 as Juan Marichal pitched seven solid innings. Dodgers blanked Pirates 10-0 behind Johnny Podres six innings and Dick Farrell mop up.
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Wally Post
Cincinnati
Cinco Cardenas
Reds
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Braves
Lew Burdette
Don Blasingame
Seth Morehead
al Spangler
Jim Brosnan
Gene Freese
Ron Piche
Giants
Juan Marichal
Phils
Johny Callison
Willie Mys
Orlando Cepeda
Bobby Gene Smith
Johnny Podres
Dodgers
Dick Farrell
Bob Friend
Rosters Listed For Saco Beach Little League Clubs
Rosters for the Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League were announced by secretary Steve Arsenault. The list names Old Orchard Beach Lions Club teams with players aged 12 to 9, along with coaches and bat boys. Also listed are Western Auto and Boucouvalas Brothers squads, all with age rosters and designated bat boys and coaches.
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Saco-Old Orchard Beach
Little League
Steve Arsenault
Old Orchard Beach Lions Club
Michael Angelosante
Peter Verrill
Mark Gagne
Robert Gillis
Nelson Bellerose
Richard Lesieur
James Hogan
Louis DeAngelis
Donald Pushaw
Channing Migner
Dennis Rioux
Fournier
Roberge
Lemay
Daniel Cullinan
Stephen Verrill
Hugh Cullinan
John Migner
Bagley
Stephen Sanborn
Lee Desrochers
Andre Gagne
David Duranceau
Conrad Mercier
Thomas Vining
Raymond Caouette
David Simkowitz
Kevin Sullivan
Gary Thompson
Paul Monder
Ray Mercier
Robert Dou
Eagles Clash as Thornton Hosts St Louis in Intercity Game
The first intercity baseball game of the season is set for 2 pm as Thornton Academy hosts St Louis high Eagles. Other Tel egram league games include Biddeford at Portland and South Portland at Deering. Cheverus beat Sanford 11 2 while Portland defeated Westbrook 6 2. Thornton sits at 2–4, St Louis at 1–4, and both teams have lost close games this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Business Men
Rogers Fibre
Independents
Goodall
West Kenneburk
Perley Watson
Steve White
Biddeford
South Portland
Capers
Gurney
Thornton Academy
Portland
Deering
Savelas
W.slington
Harry Mapes
Duke Brown
Dennis
Buddy Wilde
Pepperell Hall
St. Andre Juniors
Brickyard Grounds
Saco
Henri Morisette
Edmond Cote
Perrin
Ralph Lefebvre
Arthur Gagnon
George Gagnon
Hector Neault
Guillette
Bailalgeon
Lefebvre
Morrisette
Keystone
Neault
St. Louis High Eagles
Telegram League
Stags
Cheverus High
Sanford
Westbrook
Thornton
St. Louis
Eagles
P.C Cheverus
Tigers Seek Repeat Win At Bulldogs Lair After Portland Victory
Errors mar the mound work as St. Louis and Biddeford aim to build on their season openers. Today’s schedule features St. Louis at Thornton, Biddeford at Portland, and So. Portland at Deering with hope for contrasting outcomes.
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St. Moundsmen
Tigers
Portland
Bulldogs
St. Louis
Thornton
Biddeford
Deering
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Anchor Theatre
Wetro-Goldwyn Mayer
Elizabeth Taylor
Laurence Harvey
Eddie Fisher
Butterfield
R “Color
Notre Dame
Claremont
N. H
Ray
Sonny) Schlamp
Tommy Moore
Worcester
Mass
Arboro Line
RT. 1
Geo. Saunders
Barbara Shelley
Steve
Hercules) Reeves
John Wayne
Robert Stack
Metro Goldwyn.mayer Presents
M Jommn O'Wara
Dina Merrill
Cinema Scope
Metrocolor
SUN
THURS
Gloria
Man Glenn
Diane Edo
Dean Jones
Bernadette OF
Lourdes
Jedna Ferber
Cinemascope
Wayne
the Alamo
Ian Fayre
Rudd
Genelly
Gills
Tony Curtis
Joan Blackman “the Great Impostor
Audie Murphy
Sevenway
E RM Ey
City Theatre
Mat
Eve
Sal Mineo
John Saxon
Luana Patten
Wth
Ray Wray
William Reynolds
Amora Martini
Jeffrey Stone
Marie
and Conried
Bill Goodwin
Howard Miller
Niverer International
Clark Gable
Derby
Buzz Brown
Skokie
Ill
Buzz
Muriel
Ed Brown
Tex Clevenger
Roger Maris
Danny McDevitt
Post
THE
Saco, Beach
David Lane
Michael Spaulding
Don Nason
Francis C. Ward
Scituate
International Game Fish Association
Biddeford and
Paul Trudeau
Joyce Dubois
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Standish
Gauthier’s
Hill Street
St. Louis Field
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