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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1960

Page

5

Eagles Blow Tilt To Portland In Nine Inning Rally

Portland High School rallied from a 9 7 deficit to beat St Louis 12 9 in a Telegram league at Alumni field. Portland scored five in the opening, St Louis mounted a late charge with four in the third, but seven St Louis errors helped seal the Eagles defeat. Portland improves to 8 6 while St Louis falls to 6 6. Regular schedule lists St Louis at Thornton and rest of games today including Biddeford at Portland.

St. Louis High School Portland High School Alumni Field Portland Eagles Portland"e Blue St. Louis Roger Sevigny Gene Lacroix Norm Trottier Lacroix W. L. Pet Ccccseess Biddeford Thornton South Portland Deering Cheverus Westbrook

Biddeford bowlers dominate state titles amid rulings

The Maine Bowling Association's new rules trigger disputes as Biddeford's 20th Century team secures the state five man crown by forfeit when Eastern Maine contenders skip the rolloff. Others face travel barriers and possible forfeits, while Nick Gillis posts a 1,264 in a three handed match. The piece also notes fawn deer warnings and local sports memories from 1921.

Maine Bowling Association Biddeford Maine Giroux Woodland Nick Gillis Modery Skowhegan Don Saucier Herve Paul

Burns Nine Edges Gulls Pastimers in Junior High League

C K Burns of Saco defeated Old Orchard Beach 4 to 2 in a junior high league ball game yesterday. Chenard held the Beach team to four hits while Belanger and Garland had two hits each for Burns. Prendergast was the losing pitcher. Old Orchard 0001010243 Burns 19020100470.

C.K. Burns

St Louis Faces Thornton Academy in Saco Saturday Batting Echo

The weekend slate features St Louis versus Thornton Academy in Saco this afternoon at 2 pm. The game marks a key junior varsity baseball showdown with both teams seeking regional bragging rights and a strong turnout expected.

St. Louis

Clemente Guides Pirates Past Giants In 12th Inning

Roberto Clemente sparked a 12th inning rally as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Giants 5-4. Clemente went 3-for-4, drove in two runs, and boosted his batting average to .378, while Harvey Haddix pitched well in relief. Don Hoak and Dick Groat also contributed to the late surge, with Cincinnati and St Louis winning elsewhere in the pennant race.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Bob Clemente Clemente Bucs Giants Pirates Milwaukee Braves Cicago Cubs Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Reds Philadelphia Los Angeles Roy Face Billy O'Dell Billy Lees Don Hoak Dick Groat RBI Fred Green Andre Rodgers Jim Davenport Hobie Landrith Sam Jones Pittsburgh Harvey Haddix Smoky Burgess Willie Mays Willie McCovey

Anton Wins Maine State Bowling Title Start

Western Maine champion Anton defeated Ellsworth’s Ray Bliss to claim the Maine State title at Ellsworth last night. Anton led by 60 pins, finishing 1,215 to Bliss’s 1,155 with 28 spares and nine strikes for 276 bonus while Bliss posted 25 spares and six strikes for 217. The second half will be rolled at Big 20 alleys in Scarborough next weekend.

Chris Anton Maine Ray Bliss Ellsworth Anton Bliss Scarborough C. Anton R. Bliss

Voltigeur Beats Rochambeau In Biddeford Softball

Le Voltigeur defeated Rochambeau 10 4 as Armand Paquette pitched seven hits allowed with a strong late effort. Bob Montpas opened with a three run homer in the first inning, driving in five overall. Ad Rien Cyr hit two homers for Le Voltigeur, Slim Gagnon was 2 for 4 for Rochambeau. Standings after the first week show biddeford memorial field games starting at 6 pm.

Cardinals Larry Jackson Bob Nieman Jim O'Toole Conley Gene Conley Phillies Dodgers Maury Wills Junior Gilliam Phils Wally Post Johnny Podres Cubs Braves Milwaukee Don Cardwell Billy Bruton Warren Spahn Ford Kluszewski White Sox Whitey Ford Comiskey Park Ryne Duren Yankees Chicago Early Wynn Mickey Mantle Turk Lown Wynn Bill Skowron Indians Bill Monbouquette Jimmy Piersall Harvey Kuenn Tito Francona Vic Power Grant Boston Stigman Don Buddin Ray Boone Frank Malzone Red Sox Straigh Tigers Norm Cash Frank Bolling Hoyt Wilhelm Milt Pappas Charlie Maxwell Walt Dropo Tom Morgan Don Mossi le Voltigeur Rochambeau Club Biddeford Armand Paquette Rochambeau Paquette Bob Montpas Montpas Adrien Cyr Slim Gagnon Cordeau Prf Gagnon Pelletier Cyr Corriveau Krasko Janelle A. Paquette Um ‘Nires Perry Bergeron

Little Bowling Leagues Banquet Sets Sunday Evening

The five little bowling leagues, sponsored by local merchants, will hold their third annual banquet Sunday at 6 p m at the Rochambeau Club hall Main Street. About 160 boys ages 9 to 12 and nearly 300 attendees including many parents are expected to attend. Pastime Lanes manager Biddeford Portland game today at 2 p m noted for correcting errors and guiding youth sports with spiritual advisors also integrated into the event.

Twin Cities Puritan Atkinson Furniture Devon Drug Eagles Jerry’s Meat Mart Bovs Rochambeau Club Main Street

Distaff Pin Pickers Loop Set For Summer Action

The 20th Century Ladies summer bowling league opens next Wednesday at 6 50 PM at the 20th Century lanes with eight five girl teams. League director Nick Gillis urges players to arrive 15 minutes early for final details. The 14 week schedule offers trophies for all participants and a season end banquet.

Nick Gillis Doris

Wait list for ladies bowling league openings at 20th Century Lanes

Several openings remain in the popular ladies league and bowlers interested in joining should contact Nick Gillis at 20th Century Lanes as soon as possible.

Nick Gillis

Top Trotters Entered In Lewiston Feature Tonight

Lewiston harness meeting features a 500 purse C B Handicap Trot with Lewiston owner Alpren debuting Dean Boy in seventh position. Notable runners include Langille with Jay Morris and Reed with Watchim's Ollie, as track work and post positions shape a fast race under ongoing oval improvements.

Lewison Myer Alpren Lewiston Dean Boy Alpren George Carter Jr Gorham Carter Herbert Bond Waldoboro Alpren Lewiston al Langille Jay Morris East Corinth Fred Snow Pine Point Quentin McKenney Sno Bank the Rock Raymond Kellogg Hickory Margo Rockingham Armour Pick George Sadovsky George Reed Langille Reed Watchim Ollie Arthur McGee Lewiston Racing Oval

Lane Doubles Leagues Open States Tuesday

The men’s doubles and Merchant’s doubles leagues begin at 20th Century Lanes next Monday and Tuesday evenings. The men’s doubles meets Mondays at 7 pm, while the Merchant’s doubles clash on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Each league has eight two man teams. men’s bowls five strings, Merchant’s four. Openings remain. entrants to notify Nick Gillis at 20th Century Lanes over the weekend.

Nick Gillis

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