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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1959

Page

5

Reds Cool Braves in Tight NL Race Takes Edge

Cincinnati Reds win three straight over Milwaukee Braves to close gaps atop the NL standings. Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette beaten as Cincinnati moves within a fraction of a percentage point of first. Giants, Cubs, and Phillies win to tighten NL outlook while AL action sees Colavito homer and Sullivan blank Orioles.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Braves Reds Milwauee Cincinnati Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Curdette Milwaukee

Seagulls Rally Past Kennebunk For Second Win

Old Orchard Beach blanked Kennebunk 14-5 at Kennebunk, improving to 2-2 while Kennebunk dropped to 1-2. Ralph Stickney collected four singles, Roger Gendron hit a homer, double and triple, and Gary Mullins earned his second win, fanning 15 over seven innings as Kennebunk hurler Coffin exited in the first inning.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Rams Seagulls Old Orchard Ralph Stickney Roger Gendron Stickney Gendron Coffin Pierce Gulls Gary Mullins Mullins

St Louis Chess Club Rout Biddeford In Close Match

The St Louis Chess Club defeated Biddeford High School 5-0 in St Louis. Winners for St Louis were Donald Lessard Norman Perreault Leroy Chretien Robert Lapierre and Reynald Martin. Lessard and Martin won in 15 and 16 moves. A return match is set for Tuesday at Biddeford High. St Louis will face Thornton Academy on May 14 and 21.

St. Louis Biddeford High School Donald Lessard Norman Perreault Leroy Chretien Robert Lapierre Reynald Martin Biddeford Philip Williams Robert Williams Hiram Ricker Andre Cloutier Lynn Carp Biddeford High Thornton Academy

Berlin bout ends with Scholz decision over Calzavara

Gustav Bubi Scholz from Germany, aged 163 pounds, outpointed Italian challenger Artenio Calzavara at 175 pounds in a Berlin fight last night. Scholz secured the win on points, overtaking Calzavara across the ten-round card.

Berlin Gustav Bubi Scholz Germany Artenio Calzavara Italy

Silky Sullivan Wins Race To Start His Comeback

Silky Sullivan, back from a layoff, won the 6 furlong Roy Campanella Purse at Hollywood Park in 1 09 1 5. The chestnut star came from 15 lengths back to prevail amid an emotional scene with Campanella in the winner's circle. Trainer Reggie Cornell plans tubi treatments as Silky continues at the meeting.

Silky Sullivan Inglewood Calif Silky Santa Anita Hollywood Park Roy Campy Lludy Reggie Cornell Cornell

Williams Warns Hurlers About Throwing Inside

Boston star Ted Williams warns pitchers to avoid inside pitches as dangerous to batters. After a neck and shoulder ailment, he expects to return Tuesday and emphasized that inside pitches often hurt pitchers, while outside pitches are safer for batters.

Williams Boston Ted Williams Boston Star Fenway Park Ted Sed

Boston Hurler Frank Sullivan Blanks Orioles

Boston pitcher Frank Sullivan returned to form by blanking Baltimore 5-0 on five innings. He allowed no Oriole to reach third, improving his ERA to 3.38 and helping Mike Higgins push his plan for a stronger Red Sox rotation. Sullivan also contributed two singles, while Pete Runnels and Jackie Jensen homered to widen the lead.

Baltimore Frank Sullivan Mike Higgins Boston Red Sox Sully Mr. King-size Sullivan Washington Kansas City Higgins Ted Williams Ted Vic Wertz Gere Stephens Billy Hoeft Detroit Hoyt Wilhelm Hoeft Sullivan Oe Joe Ginsberg Willie Miranda Billy O'Dell Bob Nieman Sox Billy Klaus Boston Pete Runnels Jackie Jensen Wes Stock O'Dell Frank Malzone Malzone Dick Gernert Stock Jim Bushy Don Buddin Bill Renna

Colavito Steers Indians to 3-1 Victory at Chicago

Rocky Colavito homered for two runs and drove in three as Cleveland defeated Chicago 3-1, backing Cal McLish’s 4th straight win. Dick Donovan yielded all three Indians hits in six innings as Minoso and Colavito sparkled. Boston and Detroit also won, extending AL leads and one-run battles.

Braves Spahn Reds San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Rocky Colavito Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Boston Frank Sullivan Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Burdette Milwaukee County Frank Robinson Frank Thomas Johnny Antonelli Giants Dodger Randy Jackson Cubs Bill Henry Conley Phils Smoky Burgess Eoe Witt Associated Press Cleveland Indians Socko Rocco Cal McLish Cincinnati Hind Dick Donovan White Sox Innie Minoso Colavito Oo Oe Rocky Minoso Comiskey Park McLish Jim Landis Suiven Red Sox Billy O'Dell Frank Mac‘rone Sullivan Fin Pete Runnels Jackie Jensen Jensen Runnels Harvey Kuenn Lou Berberet Tigers Ray Herbert Frank Bolling Thhe Heck Hoper Ray Narleski Bob Cerv Don Messi Berberet

Babylon Lake to Be Stocked With Fish

Babylon lake on the Flag Pond road in Saco will be stocked Sunday afternoon under the direction of John Bryant with help from North Saco Volunteer firemen. They will erect a screen to hold fish during stocking and only children under 16 will be allowed to fish.

Babylon Lake Flag Pond Saco John Bryant North Saco

Beech Ridge Speedway to Resume Sunday Action

Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough resumes racing Sunday starting at 2 p m with Bombers followed by faster stocks. A full field is expected after last week saw several wrecks and rebuilds. Gene Villacci leads Bomber standings after winning the season opener. Paul Tardiff vows to beat him, while Pete Peterson pursues top spot. Dick Garrett Phil Libby Ford pilots and Bob Bushley Ray Worcester threaten Monars Dodge as Worcester’s car suffers windshield damage and battery cable loss in the feature.

Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough Gene Villacci Paul Tardiff Tardiff Pete Peterson Dick Garrett Phil Libby Monars Dodge Ford Bob Bushley Ray Worcester Worcester Bushley Bob Paper City Ernie Gahan

Doubles Bowling Leagues Open at 20th Century Lanes

The Men’s Doubles league begins its eighth season at 20th Century lanes Monday at 8 15 pm with eight two man teams and a 14 week schedule. Notables include Ralph Petit Tom LeBlanc Al Therrien and many others from the Twin Cities bowling scene. The Merchant’s Doubles league starts Tuesday at 7 pm at the same venue with eight teams and a 14 week schedule featuring bowlers such as Steve Foss Roger Frechette Paul Binette Armand Trottier and more.

Twin Cities Western Maine Ralph Petit Twin City Tom LeBlanc al Therrien Roland Johnson Ray Ouellette Henry Neault Herve Paul Phil Adams Bill Buzzell Jack Hevey Paul Lamontagne Don Nolette Roger Cantara Gene Caissie Bert Godbout Dick Fournier Leo Gregoire Merchant's Loop Steve Foss Roger Frechette Paul Binette Armand Trottier Ray Martin Reginald Roy Dick Souliere Richard Laverriere Paul Laverriere Ralph Nolette Gene

Sanford Track Triumph Over Kennebunk and Thornton Academy

Sanford High won a triangular meet at Kennebunk with 64 points, Kennebunk 51, and Thornton 27.iebreaker standout performances included Hicken of Sanford taking three firsts in the 440, high hurdles and discus, Wakefield winning the 220, 100, and broad jump, and Parola of Thornton placing second in the mile in a duel with Wallace of Sanford.

Sanford High Kennebunk Thornton Academy Sanford Thornton Beren Hicken Bruce Wekefield Hicken Wakefield John Parola Parola Wallace P. Durette J. Bentot Sheehan Nickerson Heicht J. Roberts Landon Nason Cook Desmarais Clarke Belanger Carpenter Knight Lane Merrifield Bilderback Strout T. Durette

Guillereault Vs Lamontagne Set For Twin City Title Match

Guillereault defends the Twin City title against challenger Bob Lamontagne in a 10 string final at Pastime lanes Sunday at 4 p.m. The champion leads by 34 pins from the last portion of the match and fears a late surge as Lamontagne is capable of throwing big strings.

Guillereault Bob Lamontagne Lamontagne

High School Track Meet Results Summary

Strout leads with 8 points in TA events while Austin scores 4. Hicksen wins 70 yard high hurdles in 9.2 seconds ahead of Burnham and Jo Wett. Rais takes 120 yard low hurdles in 14.4 seconds with Merrifield second and Clarke fourth.

Strout Austin Hicksen Burnham Jowett Boutot Rais Merrifield Durette Clarke

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