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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1959

Page

5

Pirates End Slump With 7-2 Victory Over St Louis

Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh shuffled the lineup after a 4 loss in 5 games and led the Pirates to a 7-2 win at St Louis. The team produced 12 hits and had no errors as Dick Schofield replaced Dick Groat and Rocky Nelson started at first base.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Danny Murtaugh Pirates St. Louis Bucs Dick Groat Dick Schofield Rocky Nelson

Ladies Summer Bowling Loop To Get Under Way

The 20th Century lanes host the annual ladies summer bowling league starting next Wednesday at 6 30. Eight five teams are expected with many beginners. Over 40 bowlers signed up. entries still open with Nick Gillis as contact. A 14 week schedule includes a Fourth of July break and a postseason banquet.

Ted Kluszewski Stuart Twin City Doris Gillis Rolande Roy Pauline Thibault Madeleine St. Ours Nancy Lessard Diane LeBlanc Beatrice Pothier Barbara Thomas Kate Gillis Gail LaPointe Nick Gillis

Eight Schools Plan To Enter Meet At Saco

Eight York county schools including Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Wells Sanford Traip Berwick High and St Ignatius will compete in the York County track meet at Saco with Thornton hosting Wells as early favorite after winning the Southern York county meet. Kennebunk was runner up in that event and Sanford also shows strength on cinder tracks this season.

York County Saco Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Wells Sanford Traip Berwick High St. Igntius Thornton

Newfoundland Population Size Noted at 300000

The article states Newfoundland an island in the North Atlantic has a population of about 300000 residents.

Newfoundland North Atlantic

Tigers Bow To Stags For 13th Straight Loss

Biddeford High School suffered its 13th consecutive Telegram League defeat as Cheverus hammered 18 runs on 18 hits in seven innings at Waterhouse Field. Bordaus earned the win over Small as Cheverus dominated early and held Biddeford scoreless until the final frame.

Biddeford High School Cheverus Poun Tiger Waterhouse Feld Biddeford Cheverus Paul Chenard Norm Perreault Giguere Stags Provost Parsons Bourque Murphy Sullivan Conley B Murphy Cimino J. Murphy McNabee Bordaus Harnois B. Murphy Small Perkins Noel McCarthy

Portland High Coach Heads Southwestern Maine Conference

Carroll Huntress of Portland High was elected president of the Southwestern Maine football conference, succeeding Bill Pawlikowski of Thornton Academy. Norm Parent of Lewiston is vice president and Hank LaValle of South Portland is secretary-treasurer. The meeting approved home teams wearing colored jerseys, 1:30 p.m. start times for afternoon games, and discussed standard ticket prices and tie-breaking methods.

Carroll Huntress Portland High School Bill Pawlikowski Thornton Academy Southwestern Maine Huntress Portand Norm Parent Lewiston Hank LaValle South Portland Thornton St. Louis

Twi Golf Biddeford Saco Club Standings and Scores

Golf standings from Biddeford Saco Country Club show team rosters and scores across four teams. Notable players include Richard Sawtelle Al Polakewich Chet Ball Gerry Twomey Bob Whitten and H Watson with varying scores listed beside each name.

Richard Sawtelle al. Polakwich Chet Ball Gerry Twomey R. Whitten D. Tousignant al. Polackwich J. Kennedy E. Cote H. Goodwin

Boxing results from last night across multiple cities

Fights last night featured Mauro Vazquez of Los Angeles outpointing Andrade from unknown location in 133 pounds. Onterio Molina of Corpus Christi stopped Pajarito Gonzalez in 118 pounds. Roque Maravilla of Neampa outpointed Cal Brad of Oakland in 176 pounds. Hachiro Tatsumi of Japan outpointed Fumio Kaizu in 154 pounds. Zeke Lucero of Sacramento outpointed Teddy Hall of Seattle in 136 pounds.

Associated Press Los Angeles Mauro Vazquez Cu Nn Andrade Ompton Calif Tex Onterio Molina Corpus Christi Pajarito Gonzalez Reynosa Mexico Boise Idaho Roque Maravilla Neanpa Cal Brad Oakland Tokyo Hachiro Tatsumi Japan Fumio Kaizu Aberdeen Wash Zeke Lucero Sacramento Teddy Hall Seattle

Third Major League Considered by Baseball Leaders

In Columbus, baseball officials discussed forming a third major league with eight potential clubs, while Commissioner Ford Frick predicted the move inevitable within five years. Projections included 200 players, territorial obligations, park commitments, a 154 game schedule, and adherence to major league agreements and pensions.

Columbus Ohio Ford Frick William Shea New ‘York Majors Committee On Frick New York Buffalo New Orleans Dallas-Fort Worth Minneapolis St. Paul Montreal Seattle Mexico City Toronto

Hope for Yankees Revival Faces Steep Climb vs Orioles

The New York Yankees, one win from leaving the cellar, could climb to sixth by taking the first two games of a four game set with Baltimore. Hoyt Wilhelm pitches for Baltimore as Casey Stengel leans on Bob Turley. Boston routed Kansas City 5-0 in one AL game. Philadelphia beat Chicago 3-0. Pittsburgh defeated St. Louis 7-2 in the NL.

Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Ruben Gomez Boston Kansas City Pirates Cardinal Lindy McDaniel Ernie Broglio Harvey Haddix Gomez Cub Bob Anderson Phils Willie Jones Anderson Jim Hegan Rideburn Associated Press New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Yankees Detroit Cleveland Washington Orioles Birds Hoyt Wilhelm Casey Stengel Bob Turley Tom Brewer Leo Kiely Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh St. Louis Red Sox Jim Busby Jackie Jensen Dick Gernert Ned Garver Aepees

Dick Kerry Extends Lead In Local Pitching Race

Dick Kerry of Thornton Academy kept his status as the league’s top winner with his seventh victory of the season. Kerry and relief pitcher Bill Dumont shut out Sanford 5-0, boosting Kerry to 7-1 on the year with 54 1/3 innings, 52 strikeouts, 30 hits allowed and 32 walks.

Dick Kerry Thornton Academy Kerry Thornton Bill Dumont Sanford Maroon and Gold Jack Charland St. Louis Charland Eagles Dick Sevigny Sevigny Biddeford Paul Chenard Tigers SLHS Bourque BHS Perkins Frothingham Chenard Beaudoin

Thornton and Portland Clash for League Lead

Thor nt on and Port land vie for first in Telegram league as Thornton seeks to widen a 10 game edge with three games left. Dick Kerry expected to start for Thornton in a key 2 pm Saturday tilt at Saco.

Thornton Portland

Lightning routs Le Voltigeur 22 to 6 in Biddeford softball

Lightning Club belted 20 hits including four doubles and four triples to overpower Le Voltigeur 22 6 at Memorial Field. Nolette earned the win with six hits allowed while Bissonnette took the loss as Nosette nightly tallies and multiple players contributed to the big win in the Biddeford Softball League.

Lightning le Voltigeur Biddeford Memorial Field Brouchy Chretien Kras Rouselle Lightning Club Jariz Allie Bissonnette Democrats Gregoire Krasko McGuire Bordage Boudreau Dantel Nant el Labrecque Brochu Nolette jKrasko Roustelle

Saco Recreation Center Ends Winter Season

The Saco Recreation Center wraps its winter program, the most successful ever, with over 500 weekly participants. Teen nights draw 190 weekly, high school nights 150, and grammar school Fridays see peak attendance. New summer plans include tennis, baseball leagues, and a men’s softball night under director William Pawlikowski.

Sacoecreation Commission Saco Recreation Center Saco Commission William Pavilkowski Recreation Commission Harvey Lamontagne, Jr Richard Murray Saco Commission Albert Searway William Bos Bill Pawlikowski Memorial Field Pawlikowski

Thornton Loses to South Portland in 11 Inning Telegraph League Game

South Portland edged Thornton Academy 6 to 5 in 11 innings at South Portland. Barry Wood drove in the winning run with a bases loaded sacrifice fly after Thornton led 3 0 in the first two innings and South Portland tied it in the bottom of the second. Wood and Donnelly starred for South Portland. Thornton rallies included errors and timely hits by Morrill and Donovan. The result tightens the standings with a showdown looming when Thornton visits Portland at Saco tomorrow.

Thornton Portland Saco Blue Bulldogs Blue Dick Kerry Maroon and Gold Westbrook Saco Memorial Day Deering Dick Densmore South Portland Barry Wood Willie Wood St. Louis Tigers Eagles Biddeford Thornton Academy Portland High Secon Don Donnelly Jim Greenleaf Jim Bean Tedi\Meserve Bob Couture Ernie Merrill Danny Donovan Morrill Donnelly Greenleaf Bean Dick Hammond Bill Dumont Couture Wright Wood Meserve Blake Lacombe Dumont Clark McGoudrick Green'eaf Murphy Nammond Imnie Ee Ee Petterton Harriman Hanson Griffith Donovan Black Soucy Iock Canmure

Burns School Triumphs Over Notre Dame In Baseball

Burns School defeated Notre Dame 6 to 1 in a baseball game. Key hits came from Guay Cote and Corriveau with home run by Dave McNabb. Winning pitcher Kimball allowed six runs, while Martin took the loss. Umpires Cushman officiated. game lasted about three hours.

Bouthilette Fecteau Bouillard Guay Mercier Ea 'Martin Fee Desormiers Cote Notre Dame Corriveau Belanger D. McNabb Lane Skidgell Dave McNabb Burns Kimball Martin Burns School Saco Memorial Field Abr H Po Boissoneault If Bridges Garland Don McNa Dave Pac Beauier Conroy

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