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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

5

Jones Hurls Two-Hitter As Giants Stop Phillies 1-0

Sam Jones matched a two hitter to pitch the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 win over Philadelphia. The Giants loaded the bases in the second on three walk and two singles before Jones walked in the run. Elroy Face pitched three shutout innings for Pittsburgh in a 6-3 win over Los Angeles as Milwaukee hammered St. Louis 12-8 with Mathews and Crandall leading the attack.

Associated Press Ed Mathews Milwaukee Elroy Face Pittsburgh Sam Jones Sam San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Pirates Los Angeles St. Louis Cardinals Wes Covington del Crandall Mathews Cincinnati

Tigers Edge Nuts for 1-0 Win in Washington Comeback

Detroit wins a 1-0 thriller in Washington as Al Kaline hits a two-out 11th inning homer off Pete Ramos while Frank Lary bests Ra mos in a double five-hitter. Tigers climb to sixth in the AL, four games back of the White Sox after a 2-0 run, with Baltimore also winning 5-3 on Jackie Brandt’s 10th inning homer. Giants stay atop the NL with a 1-0 win over Philadelphia as Sam Jones allows two hits and a bases loaded walk to Sad Sam in the second.

Chicago Cubs Red Sox New York Boston Cleveland Detroit Frank Lary Pete Ramos Washington al Kaline Baltimore Kansas City Jackie Brandt Homer Jones Giants Jim Owens Willie McCovey Hobie Landrith Ed Bressoud Owens Jones Pirates Associated Press Detroit Tigers Innin Tigers White Sox San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Sam Jones Sam Pittsburgh Los Angeles Roy Face Ed Mathews Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Ubs Kaline Ramos Lary Brandt Walt Dropo Marty Kutyna Milt Papaps Steve Barber Arnie Portocarrero

Baseball standings and results from midweek games

National and American League standings and Wednesday results show Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Philadelphia with midseason records as Pittsburgh beat Angels 6 to 3 while Milwaukee topped St. Louis 12 to 8 and San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0. Cincinnati at Chicago was rained out.

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Major League sLeaders Summary of season leaders in batting pitching and fielding

Major League leaders list batting leaders Maris Runnels Lumpe Allison and others with top averages hits doubles and home runs. National League leaders include Mays Clemente McCovey and Pinson with runs batted in hits and doubles. Pitching leaders feature McCormick Law and Drysdale with decisions and strikeouts across the leagues.

Associated Press Maris New York Runnels Boston Mantle Woodling Baltimore Skowron Gentile Lumpe Kansas City Allison Washington Lollar Chicago Fox Hansen Power Cleveland Howard Lemon Aparicio Smith Kaline Detroit Staley Hull Coates Pascual Bell Mays San Francisco Clemente Pittsburgh Skinner McCovey Pinson Cincinnati T. Taylor McMillan Boyer St. Louis McCormick Law Drysdale Los Angeles Friend

Pepperell Bowling Loop Plans 14th Banquet at Kennebunk Inn

The Pepperell Bowling Loop announces its 14th annual banquet on May 14 at the Kennebunk Inn. A 6 PM social hour and 6:30 PM family-style dinner follow. Transportation help available via team captains. Members listed by league with captains include Warpers, Pepperell, Dynel, Shippers, Truckers, Carding, Lord Pepperell, Spinning, Night Hawks, Lady Pepperell, Three Kittens, X-9s, Goofers, Slow Pokes. Prizes awarded and dancing after.

Pepperell Bowling League Kennebunk Inn Wilfrid Trottier Aime Labbe Paul Binette Paul Demers Ralph Nolette Pepperell Conrad Laverriere Raymond Roberts Raynald Bisonnette Marcel Cote Paul Lamontagne Dynel Roland Doyon Fred Coburn Eddie Larkin Tom LeBlanc Robert Lantagne Robert Gendron George Simard Paul Desmond Theodore Shevenell Herve Paul Adrien Lacourse James Berry Gene Parent Nick Gillis Joseph Bourgeault Carding Robert Beaulieu Women’s League Night Hawks Annette Montpas Jeannette Bisaillon Irene Patterson Lady Pepperell Emma Daniels Marie Cyr Annaforcier Three Kittens Shirley Gerry Dolores Nolette Laurette Oliver Florida Labbe Anita Courttois Irene Cyr The Goofers Theresa Teti Lila Marinello Rose Johnston Georgeline Noble Helen Guillette Bertha Davis

Dick Stigman Thrilled At Win Over Yankees

Dick Stigman, a 24 year old left handed rookie from Nimrod Minnesota, impressed in relief by striking out Gil McDougald and getting Roger Maris to pop up while allowing one hit in 2 2/3 innings. He later earned his second big league win as Cleveland scored four runs in the 10th to beat the Yankees.

NEW York New York Yankees Dick Stigman Yankees Yankee Stadium Stigman Cleveland Indians Nimrod Minn Cleveland Jim Perry Gil McDougald Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Green Kid Fan McDougald Mantle Maris Indians Ryne Duren

Rams Edge Beach In See-Saw Battle

Kennebunk rallied with a five-run sixth to beat Old Orchard Beach 11-9 in a Southern York county league game. Long drives fueled the margin as Philips homered with two aboard, Holbrook also homered, and A Littlefield hit a triple. The Seagulls led 4-0, trailed 6-5, then pulled to within three but could not complete the comeback. box score and pitching details follow.

Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Diamond Phillips Holbrook A. Littlefield Seagulls Rams Brittan Old Orchard Lewis Pierce Philips Vincent Srook Andrews Geaumont

Biddeford Softball League reshuffles schedule and prep meets

The Biddeford Softball League called a special meeting to cancel all games this week and reschedule them for June 13 to June 23. Opening night will feature Roy and Perreault against the Lightning at Memorial Field, with several next week matchups listed. League officials seek delegates to help erect fences and plan a league gathering on June 8 at Springvale K of C. Awards will honor top players with multiple trophies across batting, pitching, and fielding categories.

Michael Nanes Andrew Laliberte Albert Hanson Armand Bergeron Eagles Edward Myers Council Chagnon Robert Nentel Elks Biddeford Softball League Memorials Field Roy Perreault Lightning Club East End Green Lantern Rochambeau Pepperell Lightning le Vestigeur Memorial Field May Street A K. of C Springvale

Eagles win CIO league championship at 20th Century lanes

The Eagles, led by Phyllis Tanguay 281 and Anna Forcier 280, defeated the Jelly Beans 1326 to 1268 to claim the 1960 TWUA AFL-CIO girls leagues title. Lorarine Collard led Jelly Beans with 272. banquet set for May 21 at Wonderbar Steakhouse.

Eagles Mariano Bishop Phyllis Tanguay Anna Forcier The Lorarine Collard CIO Wonderbar J. Tardif P. Tanguay P. Guertin A. Forcier L. Collard C. Thibeault D. Loignon M. Labbe J. Laverriere

Fullmer Brother Eyes Title Progress After Unanimous Win

In West Jordan Utah Don Fullmer 21 defeats Stefan Red of Passaic by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout cited heat and weight as factors. Don outweighed Red 155 1 4 to 149 and officials scored 97 94 100 92 99 92 all in Fullmer favor. Gene Fullmer predicted Don will become a title contender in a few years.

West Jordan Utah Marv Jenson Don Fullmer Gene Fullmer Don Gene Stefan Red Passaic Fullmers Fullmer Kheeelen Jay West Jordan Athletic Club Red Jenson Fullmer Brothers Redl Salt Lake City del Markham Ken Gardner Norm Jorgensen Associated Press

Rain Delays Lewiston Horse Races Again

Rain halted racing at Lewiston Fairgrounds delaying last night's program and postponing tonight's card. General manager Arthur McGee said if showers cease this morning resurfacing work could finish and horses might run tonight with reasonable certainty.

Lewiston Fairgrounds Arthur McGee McGee

Pitcher Holbrook Dominates. Vincent Loses as Umpires Rule

Holbrook fires a strong performance for the home team while Vincent takes the loss. Umpires Pierce and Tsorhides oversee the contest amid tight play and disputed calls.

Holbrook Vincent Pierce Tsorhides

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