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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1960

Page

5

Riots Rally To Tame Tigers In South Portland Victory

South Portland high edged Biddeford high 5 2 in a Telegram league clash at Waterhouse field. The Riots broke open a 2 2 tie with a decisive eighth inning rally sparked by Phil McGouldrick’s bases loaded triple, followed by Loubier’s later run. Weather and wet grounds postponed Sanford at St Louis and Thornton at Portland, with more games rescheduled.

Waterhouse Field South Portland Neil Serpico Biddeford High Tigers Ben Frothingham Meserve Texas Ben Dick Loubier Tigers Perkins Loubier Platter Frankie Perkins Bean Frothingham Jim Greenleaf Wright Dimick Phil McGouldrick Riots Sanford St. Louis Thornton Portland South W. i. Pet. Chevers C.ckeswe Fs Westbrook Csacdéesuen Beeras Biddeford Seaford Deering Cheverus

Runnels Leads AL Hitters as Red Sox Surge

Boston star Pete Runnels, batting .426 after a ninth inning bases loaded single that defeated Chicago 1 0, leads the American League hitters and helps Boston close within a half game of first. He discusses role versatility and staying focused on pitches inside.

Boston Pete Runnels Boston Red Sox Chicago Red Sox Runnels Sox Pete Boby Doerr Vic Wertz Washington

Forgetting Is Lucky Save Fire at OSU Campus

Mrs. Clara Purdy forgot her purse on the Oklahoma State University campus and returned inside after leaving. She then smelled smoke and alerted the fire department, which found a blaze burning in a partition, saved by her actions.

Stillwater Okla Clara Purdy Oklahoma State University Fire Department

Pin pickers aim for league crown on Page 8

On Page 8 readers see potent pin picking as contenders chase the league championship. The lineup includes Jackie Laverriere Dorothy Loignon Claire Thibeault Madeleine Labbe and Lorraine Collard in a strong squad.

Jackie Laverriere Dorothy Loignon Claire Thibeault Madeleine Labbe Lorraine Collard

Giants win to extend streak and lead in NL

Right-hander Jack Sanford tossed a two-hitter as San Francisco edged Philadelphia 1-0, extending the Giants' winning streak to six and widening their NL lead over Pittsburgh. Ed Mathews belted a seventh inning homer to lift Milwaukee past St Louis 4-3. Cincinnati crushed Chicago 14-1. In the AL Boston moved to second with a 1-0 win over Chicago. Cleveland beat New York 3-2 in 11 innings.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Jack Sanford Philadelphia Giants Robin Roberts Dick Farrell San Francisco Pittburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Ed Mathews Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Boston White Sox Tom Brewer Cleveland New York Yankees Baltimore Detroit Washington Kansas City Willie Kirkland Kirkland Clay Dalrym Ple Hobie Landrith Mathews Braves Larry Jackson Cards Bill White Curt Flood Bob Buh Bob Bush Reds Bob Anderson Bob Purkey Red Sox Billy Jurges Pete Runnels Bob Shaw New York Yankees Indians Russ Nixon Gary Belout Ralph Terry Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs

Gillis Leads Western Maine Bowling Title Defense

Doris Gillis built a 125 pin lead over Pauline Thibault in the first half of a Western Maine sectional title match at 20th Century Lanes. Gillis totaled 1,082 to Thibault’s 957 as the two split the afternoon, with the second half set for Monday at 1:30.

Western Maine Doris Gillis Pauline Thibault

Wells Warriors Upset Rams On Home Track

Wells High School defeated Kennebunk 68 49 on a wet track to end Wells home season. B Brown led Wells with multiple wins including two sprint events and the broad jump. individual races posted times and places for Wells and Kennebunk, highlighting the upset and standout performances.

Wells Warriors Rams Wells High School Kennebunk High B. Brown Wells Hutchins H. Wakefield D. Adams Ramsdell Bilderback G. Martin Winston McBride Durrette Lefebvre R. Cole Cluff Martin Howard Landon Spofford Chrrage S. Adams G. Ramsdell B. Wakefield Porter Farnsworth Cole

Boston Extends Winning Streak To Four Games

Boston tops Chicago 1-0 as Tom Brewer masters the slider in a two hit win. Runnels drives in the decisive run in the ninth as the Red Sox pull within a half game of first place and prepare for a Baltimore opener with Monbouquette set to face Estrada.

Boston Tom Brewer Boston Red Sox Tom Sal Maglie Brewer Chicago Sox Baltimore Bill Monbouquette Pete Runnels Maglie Minnie Minoso Luis Aparicio Aparicio White Sox al Smith Jim Landis Bob Shaw Lu Clinton Don Gile Shaw Gary Geiger Ted Williams Clinton Runnels

Ladies Summer Lane Loop Opens May 25

The 20th Century Ladies Summer bowling league begins Wednesday evening May 25 at 20th Century Lanes with a 6 30 start. Five girl teams mix beginners and veterans guided by Doris and Nick Gillis fifteen minutes before play each week. Prizes trophies and an end of season banquet await bowlers as rosters fill and signups continue for a 14 week schedule with a Fourth of July break.

20Th Century 20Th Century Lanes Nick Gillis Doris

Dodgers Strike Gold Mine at Los Angeles Coliseum

The Dodgers draw big crowds at home with 551,133 in 18 games, averaging over 30,000 per game. If the pace continued through 75 home games, they would top 2.3 million in attendance, surpassing their 1959 pace and pointing to a National League record.

Los Angeles San Francisco California Los Angeles Dodgers Coliseum Dodgers Corps de Ballet

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