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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1959

Page

5

East Biddeford Little League rosters named for 1959 season

Rosters for the 1959 East Biddeford Little League were set by auction. Tryouts were held a week earlier with equal opportunity for all boys. Players report at Waterhouse Field Monday at 6 15 pm with gloves and sneakers. Games begin June 16 at Waterhouse field with 6 30 pm first half and 6 15 pm second half. Rosters list players across three teams Eagles and two others with 15 or more players each and cuts to 15 before opening game.

East Biddeford Waterhouse Field

West Biddeford League Rosters Announced Amid Field Prep

West Biddeford Little League completes team rosters after a league auction. Opening game set for Monday June 18 at Memorial field south end. rain dates noted. Officers listed include President Jack Miniutti and VP Arthur Girard. rosters include Kiwanians Rotary Journs Pastime and others with named coaches and umpires.

West Biddeford Kiwanians James Murphy Denniz Camire Raymond Cloutier Clifford Clifford, Jr Paul Lamb Patrick Miniutti Roland Garon Roger Roy John Valliere Raymond Perrin Michael Minivutti Paul Camirie Ronald Cote John Farley Richard Beaudette Phil Beaudette, Jr Norman Farley Rotary Raymond Dun Donald Eon Michael Landry Raymond Roy Marc Sevieny Mark Harriman Leo Nolette Ralph, Eon Bert Gagne al Gagne Ray Goulet Bill Murphy Dan Cantara, Jr Joe Wood Leo Cantara Ray Laverriere Jasper Cochrane Jim Donald Steve Goulet Edgar Cote

Spahn joins 250 win club with Braves victory over Cards

Warren Spahn became the fifth left handed pitcher to win 250 major league games by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 to move Milwaukee back atop the NL. At age 38 he aims for 300, joining Ed Plank Lefty Grove Eppa Rixey and Carl Hubbell as the only lefties above 250.

Warren Spahn St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Braves Spahnie Spahn Early Wynne Chicago White Sox Eddie Plank Lefty Grove Eppa Rixey Carl Hubbell San Francisco Philadelphia Sam Jones Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Glen Hobbie Pittsburgh Los Angeles Bostic Bob Shaw

Eagle Jayvees Edge Portland in 2 0 Victory

Freshman southpaw Bob Guillereault pitched a one hit shutout for the St. Louis Jayvees as they beat the Portland jayvees 2 0 at Portland stadium. He allowed only one single in the second inning and one walk while striking out nine. Guillereault also contributed two Eagle hits and both RBIs. Ronnie Guerin added a single and a 350 foot triple to left field. The Eagles remain unbeaten.

Bob Guillereault St. Louis Jayvees Portland Jayvees Portland Guillereault Bulldogs Ronnie Guerin Eagles White Sox Sox Indians Bob Shaw Red Sox Boston Kansas City Baltimore Detroit Washington Warren Spahn Milwaukee

Thornton Beats Cheverus For Ninth Telegram League Triumph

Thornton academy wins its ninth Telegram league game 50 at Portland over Cheverus. Dick Kerry and Bill Dumont combined for a four hitter with Kerry leaving early due to a stitch. Dumont shut out the Stags for three innings as Thornton bats produced eight hits including a home run a double and two triples. Jeff Griffith homered and drove in two, Danny Donovan returned at shortstop, while Buddy Harriman and Dave Hanson added triples. The Maroon improves to 9-1.

Dick Kerry Bill Dumont Thornton Academy Cheverus Portland Oy Thornton Kerry Dumont Stags Thornton Jeff Griffith Maroon Danny Donovan Buddy Harriman Dave Hanson

Gum Drops Capture Textile League Championship

The Gum Drops defeated the Five Flops to win the Textile League title at 20th Century lanes, rallying from a 16 pin deficit to 1336 total over 1279. Jackie Laverriere led the Gum Drops with 262 as Dolores Nolette topped the Five Flops with 282.

Gum Drops William Pollock Canzano Rainbows Jackie Laverriere Dolores Nolette M. Labbe L. Nadeau P. Labbe J. Laverriere R. Roy P. Kenney M. Perreault D. Nolette R. Dubuc C. Lantagne

Scott Downs Dupas In Split Decision No 7 Welterweight Stuns Du pas

In Chicago Stadium Charley Scott, ranked No 7, wins a 10 round split decision over Ralph Dupas. Scott floored Dupas in round one and, despite Dupas’ fast pace, outboxed him with heavier punches to claim the victory. Dupas laments his ongoing split decision run.

Cloutier Boules iThornton Cheverus Griffith Harriman Hanson R. Kerry Chicago Harnois Hank Ralph Dupas Charley Scott New Orleans Scott Philadelphia Dupas

Little Bowling League Banquet Slated Sunday

The Little Bowling leagues of Biddeford and Saco wrap up their season at Pastime lanes with a second annual banquet at the Rochambeau club hall. About 180 youths aged nine to twelve will be honored as merchants and local groups support the Twin Cities event. Ticket sales end tonight. parents may contact Pastime for details.

Rochambeau Club Biddeford Saco Twin Cities Vale of

Stengel And Lane Feud Caps Rain Delayed Baseball Day

The latest clash between Casey Stengel and Frank Lane marred a rain delayed YankeesIndians doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Lane criticized the postponement while Stengel shrugged off the jab as Cleveland won 7-6 the previous night.

New York Yankee Stadium Frank Lane Casey Stengel Lane Gener Cleveland Indians Yankees Stengel Cleveland Joe Gordon Indians

Wells Sweeps Thornton In Trio Track Meet At Saco

Wells High School swept a triangular meet at Saco defeating Westbrook and Thornton Academy. Wells collected 58 5 6 points to 52 2 3 for Westbrook and 31 2 for Thornton. Bill Spiller of Wells took second in the mile behind Bob Consalvo of Westbrook.

Wells High School Westbrook Thornton Academy Saco Wells Thornton Bill Spiller Bob Consalvo Hurd Dhryberg Dick Clarke Bill Darling

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