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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1959

Page

5

Orioles Walker Blanks Senators In Loop Battle Lead

Orioles right-hander Jerry Walker improved to 3-0 with a five-hitter against the Washington Senators as Baltimore routed Washington 10-1 to close within two games of idle Cleveland. Reno Bertoia hit an eighth inning homer for the Senators, while Gus Triandos added a sixth homer for the Orioles who piled up 17 hits.

Nieman Larry Wy Tigers Ike Delock Jimmy Dykes Finander Frank Lary

Dubois To Enter Maine State Track Meet Pole Vault

Maine track coach Ed Styrna lists Roland Dubois of Saco among athletes to compete at Waterville State Meet, with Dubois selected for the pole vault event.

Maine Ed Styrna Roland Dubois Saco Waterville Dubois Styrna

Golf League Meeting at Kennebunk Arundel Clubhouse

Golf Twilight League players signed up in Kennebunk area will meet Monday at 7 p m at the Arundel Golf Course clubhouse. Final arrangements will be made before the league begins plays.

Twilight Golf League Kennebunk Arundel Golf Course

Doyon Wins East End Club Handicap Rolloff

Clem Doyon of the Question Marks won the annual East End Club league Handicap bowling rolloff at 20th Century lanes last night. He carried a 52 pin handicap to a 488 total across four strings, leading a field of 16. Paul Vadnais of Greyhounds was second with 446 after a 64 bonus pins. Ralph Nolette of the Question Marks finished third with 441 and 32 handicap pins. High singles went to Ray Martin III, Ralph Vadnais II, and Ralph Nolette III. The East End club banquet is set for Thursday evening May 29 at Wonderabr Steak House.

Clem Doyon Marks Doyon Paul Vadnais Greyhounds Ralph Nolette Ray Martin Ralph Vadnais Wonderabr C. Devon P. Vadnais R. Nolette R. Ladderbush A. Lefebvre R. Martin A. Mondville P. Binette P. Gagnon R. Vadnais R. Frechette R. Proulx G. Plourde R. Mournier D. Lavoie

Textile League Plans Handicap Bowling Rolloff

The T. W. A. A. A. F. L.-C. 1. 0. men’s bowling league ends its 28 week season with a handicap roll-off at Pastime lanes. Eight five- person teams compete over a five string route, with bowlers receiving specified handicaps and tickets for a month’s banquet to follow.

D. Nolete P. Lamontagne T. LeBlanc E. Gonneville A. Anastasoff H. Lachance P. Demers F. Tenney B. Manning P. Letourneau A. Rigas R. Oliver J. Thompson Lehoux A Lachance Moulton Angers M Letarte B Goulet D. Robinson L. Bedard A. Demers F. Labbe J. Bastarache N. Richards R. Perreault D. Guay R. Andrews C. Bineau P. Vellandry N. Goulet T. Legare M. Beaulieu M. Dubreuile R. Provencher A. Labbe G. Dubue

Musial hits 400th career homer to spark Cardinals win

Stan Musial belted his 400th major league home run off the Cubs to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4 3 victory. The 37-year-old star joined Babe Ruth Jimmy Foxx Mel Ott Lou Gehrig and Ted Williams in the exclusive club, then downplayed the feat as he eyed a .300 season despite a 2 68 batting average. His 3,000th hit came last year in Chicago.

ST. Louis Stan Man Musial Ayers St.Louis Cardinals Red Birds Chicago Babe Ruth Jimmy Fox Mel Ott Lou Gehrig Ted Williams Wes Chicgo

Campy Night Draws Sell Out in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, Campanella drew 93 103 paid at Memorial Coliseum for a charity exhibition benefiting Roy Campanella. The Dodgers beat the Yankees 6 2 as Campanella, wheeled by Pee Wee Reese, received a standing ovation. Estimated Campanella proceeds around 60 000 with Dodgers sharing half after Coliseum rental.

Campy Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Roy Campanella Los Dodgers Pee Wee Reese Dodger Pee Wee Roy Campanella E. J. Buzzie Bavasi Yankees

Jacobs Leads Oklahoma City Golf Tourney

Tommy Jacobs of Whittier California shot an opening 66 six under par to lead the $25,000 Oklahoma City Open at Twin Hills Country Club in a second round chase. The 6,640 yard course proved a strict test as 148 players began the event, with top golfers muttering of a tougher layout.

Oklahoma City Tommy Jacobs Whittier Calif Twin Hills ‘Country Club Twin Hills Golfers Assn. Tour

Red Sox lose rubber game of Tiger series in Detroit

Ike Delock loses unbeaten record amid wild pitch and misplayed bunt as Boston falls 3-1 to the Detroit Tigers in the rubber game. Maxwell singles, Lepcio scores, Kaline makes key plays. Sox drop to 9-10, Sullivan to start next vs Portocarrero or O'Dell. Del Baker's son Walter is reported seriously ill. Boo Ferris takes over first base duties.

Baltimore Ike Delock Boston J Sox Delock Highland Park Mich Sox Detroit Ike Chunky Red Sox Charley Maxwell Larry Doby Freak Malzone Frank Lary Lou Berbert Malzone Dick Gernert Gary Geiger Sammy White Lary Don Buddin Ted Lepcio Tigers Frank Sullivan Arnold Portocarrero Billy O'Dell del Baker Walter San Antonio Del Boo Ferris

Musial hits 400th homer joins slugging greats

Stan Musial belted his 400th career homer at Busch Stadium to lift the St Louis Cardinals to a 4 8 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 37 year old joined Babe Ruth Jimmy Foxx Mel Ott Lou Gehrig and Ted Williams as the only players with 400 plus homers. The win completed Card streaks as Norm Larker and George Crowe also homered and Lindy McDaniel earned the relief win.

Homer Musial Norm Larker Los Angeles San Francisco Ted Kluszewski Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Detroit Don Elston George Crowe Lindy Oe Cubs Jim Marshall Air Ernie Oy Howie Nunn Gil Hodges Shen Jack Sanford Giants Willie Mays Daryl 5Neer Stan Williams Oby Mays Willie Dodgers New York Yankees

Sanford High Defeats Biddeford 8 0 in shutout game

Sanford Redskins blank Biddeford Tigers 8 to 0 at Goodalpark Sanford pushes ahead with two runs in opening frame and adds four in fifth plus singles in sixth and seventh Biddeford remains winless as errors and wild pitches help Sanford’s victory Chenard takes loss while Taylor improves to win.

Biddeford High Tigers Sanford Redskins Goodalpark Sanford Biddeford Tigers Frank Perkins Paul Beaudoin Graham Small Paul Chenard Tiger Chenard Dave Estabrook Cote Jim Merrifield Redskins Ron Lapierre Rhone Estabrook Merrifield Littlefield Gianopoulos Viscierc Te & & Oe LaPierre Nunan Taylor Weeks Rhone Perkins Frothingham Provost Beaudoin Parsons Terouor Ba Ykeeense Bourque Perreault Gaudet Aes Eee Ee Coenard Bissell

Charles Conklin to Bowl Westbrook Boy for Title

Youthful Charles Conklin of Biddeford meets Don Elwell of Westbrook in the Western Maine Junior Boys title match at Colonial Bowl in Wesbrook Saturday at 10 30 AM. Conklin holds a 137 pin first half lead after a 9 0 total. Elwell hoped to overcome on home lanes. Conklin, coached by state champion Nick Gillis, enjoys a strong season and seeks the crown vacated by Ralph Petit.

Charles Conklin Biddeford Don Elwell Westbrook Western Maine Colonial Bowliug Academy Wesbrook Conklin Elwell Nick Gillis Ralph Petit

Pitching Duel Highlights Portland St. Louis Game

Donnelly and Wright drove in runs while Clark connected on a three base hit. Pinette doubled as Wood and Clark stole two bases apiece. Portland struck early with a 8 0 lead, St. Louis rallied late, but Wright earned the win over Sevigny in a 5 to 4 finish.

St. Louis Biddeford Portland Thornton Academy of Saco Deering South Portland Waterhouse Field Alumni Field Thornton-Deering Maroon and Gold Dick Densmere Thornton Dick Kerry Densmore Dave Hanson Johnny Kerry Buddy Harriman Bill Dumont Ernie Merrill Jeff Sneider Donovan Danny Dono Burrs St. Andres Bourque Kimball Burns St. Andre Belanger Lane Ouellette Morin Eagles Red Bill Wright Eagle Jack Charland Wright St Louis Dick Sevigny Hammond Charland Ray Audet Roland Labonte Burns School of Lacade St Andre Ab ¢ Hpoa St Meserve Andre Wood Clarke Poe 'Donnelly Boissonneault Garland Peterson Greenleaf Corriveau McGouldrick Bela Bridges Eeeeee Agreste Callahan Streeee Daigle Garon Owe Audet St. Andreab Labonte Desrochers Tardif Belisle Sevigny J Lajeunesse iBourque Huot Auger Daudier Jalbert Guignard Manthe Chretien S. Portland Donnelly Meserve Lacroix Pinette Clark Agreste Coombs

Gaspar Ortega Favored Over Stitch In Bout

Syracuse AP report notes Gaspar Ortega is favored to beat Rudy Stitch in tonight’s bout though Stitch seeks revenge for a split decision loss in their first encounter. Ortega leads on odds while Stitch vows to overturn the prior result.

Gaspar Ortega Syracuse N. Y Rudy Stitch Ortega

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