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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1959

Page

5

Graham Small Leads Area Batting Race Despite Slump

Graham Small of Biddeford High still leads the Telegram league batting race after a slow week, collecting one hit in six at bats to slip to .429. Thornton’s Dick Kerry moved within 24 points of the leader with three hits in eight trips, dropping to .405, while Dave Hanson of Thornton slipped to .372 after one hit in six. Jeff Griffith of Thornton jumped to .450 after eight at bats, and Paul Beaudoin of Biddeford reached .333 after 33 at bats.

Graham Small Small Biddeford Thornton Dick Kerry Kerry Dave Hanson Hanson Telegram League

George Benton Meets Bobby Boyd Tonight in Philadelphia

Philadelphian George Benton 37 4 1 in pursuit of a big payday faces Bobby Boyd 51 11 3 who drops to 10th in middleweight after a Spider Webb stoppage. Benton favored in the 10 round bout at the arena as Boyd seeks upset to boost purses.

George Benton Bobby Boyd Philadelphia Spider Webb Boy Benton

Red Sox extend win streak with 10 1 victory over Tigers

Boston's Ike Delock held Detroit to six hits and the Red Sox backed him with strong hitting led by Pete Runnels Dick Gernert and Marty Keough as Boston cruised 10 1. A six run second inning broke the game open with Gernert going 4-for-4 and Keough driving in three.

Boston Frank Sullivan Red Sox Jimmy Dykes Detroit Tigers Tigers Ike Delock Lusty Pete Runnels Dick Gernert Marty Keough Delock Eddie Yost Detroit Paul Foytack Uecens Lane Paren van Bery Keough Ruth Gernert Baltimore Jim Bunning

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Weekend Weekend Menu

Baseball results show New York leading with 3 0 and Kansas City 2 10 Baltimore 8 3 Cleveland 7 8 Washington 4 7 Chicago 2 10 Boston 10 Detroit 1 on Saturday. Monday and Tuesday games list Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Washington Detroit New York Kansas City Boston. National League standings include Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia St Louis with recent results and upcoming games.

Cleveland Chicago Baltimore Washington Kansas City Boston New York Detroit Luna Kansas W. L. Pet G.B Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Chicago Teckel Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis

Doran's Dominates Team Scores and Highs in Local Meet

Doran's leads with 1 067 team points and 246 in team total while Thibodeau's Dairy and Olympia Fruit place among sponsors. Individual highs include T LeBlanc with three strings and R Petit 132 in high single.

Doran's Eae Thibodeau's Scateiste Twua T. LeBlanc R. Petit

Ladies Night Planned by York County Board of Realtors

The final Ladies Night meeting will be held Tuesday May 19 at the Kennebunk Inn. Social hour begins at 6 15 p m dinner at 7 p m An entertainment program by Ace Gorham magician and special prizes will be awarded during the evening.

Kennebunk Inn York County Board of Realtors Ace Gorham Magistan

Banquet Honors Growth of Local Little League Bowlers

Over 250 attendees lingered at Rochambeau Hall for the second annual Little League banquet. Guest speaker William Pawlikowski of Thornton Academy urged focus on competitive spirit and citizenship while Rev. Cornelius Enright praised the league’s community impact.

Rochambeau Hall William Payulikowski Thornton Academy Pawlikowski Leo Bedard Cornelius Enright St Mary Church Biddeford Chris Anton Anton Bill Manning Steve

Aaron Battles To Hold .400 Hitting Pace In Braves Win

Henry Aaron extended a long hitting streak with a homer and single as the Braves beat the Dodgers 8-3. He maintained a .500 start to the streak but saw his average drift despite multi hit games over three weeks. Aaron's 11th homer broke a late tie and paced Milwaukee to a second straight win.

Associated Press Henry Aaron Milwaukee Hammerin Hank Aaron Dodgers Braves San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds

Killebrew’s 14th homer pace Senators split with White Sox

Harmon Killebrew blasted two more homers to lift Washington to a 4-2 win and a 10-7 loss in the doubleheader with Chicago. He moved to 14 homers in 34 games, two ahead of Rocky Colavito, as Ernie Chavarria and Jim Lemon provided run support. The day also featured Cleveland splitting with Baltimore, Kansas City sweeping New York, and Milwaukee edging Los Angeles as heavy hitters delivered key moments across the league.

Chicago Cubs Ph Pe Alt Ie Banks Pittsburgh Philad Phils Cardinals Boston Red Sox Pound Detr Baltimore Orioles Indians White Sox Washington Kansas City New York Yankees Lew Burdette Dodgers Associated Press Mickey Mantle Roy Sievers Jackie Jensen Rocky Colavito Har‘mon Killebrew Payette Idaho Chicago White Sox Colavito New York Yankees Boston Detroit Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Cincinnati Pirates Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Pete Ramos Haader Jim Lemon Reno Bertoia Dick Donovan Senators Nellie Fox Triandos Gus Triandos Cleveland Billy Klaus Jim Perry Gary Bell Bud Daley Yankee Hank Bauer Ralph Terry Don Larsen Bob Grim Ttwo Tom Sturdivant Dick Williams Ted Williams Dick Gernert

Indianapolis Time Trials Marred By Death And Injury

Three veteran drivers Johnny Thomson Eddie Lewis and Jim Rathmann will start from the front row in the 43rd 500 mile race at Indianapolis May 20 following time trials marked by two crashes and the death of Jerry Unser from burns. Tony Bettenhausen and Johnny Tolan escaped injury in crashes during practice and qualifying. Unser died at 26 in a speedway accident heightening a long toll of fatalities since 1909. The field shrank to 33 cars with 14 qualifiers.

Indianapolis Johnny Thomson Eddie Lewis Jim Rathmann Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jerry Unser Tony Bettenhausen Tinely Park Ill Johnny Tolan Norwalk Calif Unser Colorado Dick Rathmann San Gabriel

Thornton Girls Defeat South Portland In Early Softball Clash

Thornton academy girls varsity softball opened the season with a 20 to 8 win over South Portland at Saco. Bernard Grace Donna Shaffer and Carol Cole hit home runs as Thornton raced to a 12 to 2 lead after one inning and scored 17 runs in the first two frames before the game ended at the end of the fifth.

Thornton Academy South Portland Saco Maroon Lassies Bernard Grace Donna Shaffer Carol Cole Thornton

Frozen waffles as Sunday make ahead breakfast hack

On a Sunday morning bake extra waffles and freeze the leftovers. Toaster-ready breakfast option saves time on busy mornings.

Go Electric In Buying Blankets

In buying blankets the piece suggests one electric blanket per bed may be cheaper than three wool blankets. It notes electric blankets can dry clean quite well.

Red Sox Start Home Stand With Victory Over Tigers

Ike De Locks struck out six Tigers as he earned his fourth win against one defeat in a pitching duel. The Red Sox opened the home stand with a win, seizing early momentum and signaling their continued strong form this season.

Red Sox Ike Delocks Fouth

Carrier Edges Buxton Racer At Beech Ridge

Eddie Carrier of Somersworth NH defeated Phil Libby of Buxton to win the Class A Feature at Beech Ridge Speedway. Gene Villacci of Falmouth won the bomber race as 10 of 26 starters finished after a series of crashes.

Phil Libby Beech Ridge Speedway Eddie Carrier Somersworth N. H Libby Dick Garrett Gene Villacci Falmouth Villacci Speedway Buxton Bob Bushley Windham Carrier Gardner Leavitt Hollis Dick Wolstenhulme Wolstenhulme Brad Baker Portland R Babb Charles Jaynes South Portland Hug Meserve

Anne Baker Buys Kennebunk Home and Land

Anne Baker of Dorchester Massachusetts purchases the frame dwelling and land at Kennebunk Landing, Kennebunk from Armand O Durocher through the King Woodsm an real estate office. The acquisition secures a family summer residence.

Anne Baker Dorchester Mass King Woodsman Armando Durocher Kennebunk Landing Kennebunk

Sammy Snead Wins Tourney Named For Him

Sammy Snead captures his festival with an 11-stroke victory at the Sam Snead Festival in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. He shot a 59 and 63 to finish 21 under par 259 and eyes the National Open with his 103rd career win, nine days before his 47th birthday. Mike Soucnak trails by 11 as Snead contemplates the Open at Mamaroneck New York.

White Sulphur Springs W.va Sam Snead Sam Snead Mike Soucnak Grossinger N.Y Mamaroneck Washington

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

A compendium of seasonal leaders lists Aaron and Mays atop batting, Mathews and Aaron lead home runs, and Banks and others drive RBIs. Pitching leaders include Face and Klippstein with perfect records, while Drysdale and Spahn lead strikeouts in the American League context with Kuenn and Killebrew highlighted for batting averages and power.

Charland blanks Deering as Thornton gains edge

Jackie Charland allowed three hits over seven innings and struck out four to post his first shutout of the season, boosting Thornton Academy as Deering and the league leaders contest a tight title chase. Sevigny opened the decisive sixth with an infield hit and Pinette drove him home as Charland contributed an insurance run with a seventh inning triple.

Jackie Charland Deering St. Louis Alumni Field Charland Thornton Academy Thornton Eagles Westbrook St. Louis Ken Stone Louis Roger Sevigny Bernard Pinette Sevigny Dick Harlow Ron Sevigny Pinette Bill Chard Chard Harlow Dick Densmore Rhone R. Sevigny Daigle Agreste Audet Garon Labonte Tardif Csrcene Deering Ab Rhone Simpson Stowe iDerrah Ose Jacobs Obera Densmore

Old Window Wash Mix Still Leads The Market

Amid many quick cleaning options the classic ammonia and warm water mix remains effective. The passage mentions Cleveland, Baltimore, and Chicago players and a 5 0 scoreline with 1,000 strikeouts.

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