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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1959

Page

5

Conley Shuts Out Braves. Phillies Stay Up in NL Race

Gene Conley, the 6-8 Phillies ace, shut out his former Braves 6-0 on Sunday, allowing six hits and fending off Hank Aaron. He’s posted a 1.07 ERA to lead the National League, as Philadelphia nudges Milwaukee’s first place lead to three games over San Francisco.

Associated Press Gene Conley Milwaukee Braves Braves Philadelphia Henry Aaron Hammerin’ Hawk Milwaukee Conley Phils

St Louis High Edge Biddeford In Extra Innings Thriller

St Louis High defeated Biddeford 2-1 in 10 innings at Alumni Field. Starter Dick Sevigny left after the fourth, relieved by Jack Charland who shut down the Tigers. In the 10th, Guy Garon scored on Ray Audet’s run producing single, edging Biddeford for the win.

St. Louis High School Biddeford Alumni Field Tigers St. Louis Jack Charland Tiger Dick Sevigny Eagles Guy Garon Ray Audet Garon Ben Frothingham Graham Small Marty Bourque Frank Perkins Small

Banquet Closes Union Bowling League Season

The TWUA AFL CIO Ladies and Men's bowling leagues held their annual banquet at the Won derbar steak house with over 180 bowlers and guests. Prizes included trophies and cash awards for 120 bowlers. Guests and speakers included Michael Schoonjans Leo Bedard and Thomas LeBlanc with special guests Mr and Mrs Simeon Forcier. The Gum Drops won the Pollock league team awards. high averages and triples earned trophy distinctions across Classes A B and C. A separate box score lists Biddeford vs St Louis with St Louis winning 2-1 in baseball action.

Twua-Afl-Cio Wonderbar Steak House Thomas LeBlanc Michael Schoonjans Schoonjans Leo P. Bedard Mike Drapeau William Pollock Girls League Gum Drops Imperials Rebels Stinkers Dreamers Rolande Roy Diane LeBlanc Ruth Foss Madeleine Lab‘be Claire Dubois Lorraine Nadeau Rose Dow Claire Poirier Margaret Boucher Lillian Lambert Tyreamere Nel Letourneau C.I.C Beauchemin's Jewelers T.W.A.A.A.F.L. C Follack Girl's League Rita Murphy Cecile Fournier Victor Canzano Phyllis Tanguay Nancy Lessard Priscilla Guertin Tom Leblanc Arthur Rizas Ralph Lachance

St Louis tops Biddeford to clinch Twin City title

St Louis tied Biddeford 7 2 in the Telegram league as Charland shut down Biddeford over seven innings, allowing only one hit. He struck out six and walked none to notch his fourth win against two losses while Biddeford suffered its 14th straight setback. The win sealed the Twin City championship for St Louis with the Eagles sweeping Thorn ton and Biddeford this season.

Wells High Wins County Track Championship

Wells High edged Sanford 39 to 38 to claim the county track crown at Saco. Coach Norm Holder’s Warriors also took the York county title earlier in the week. Other scores: Kennebunk 28, Thornton 21, Old Orchard Beach 10, Berwick 6. Wells won final events in high jump and javelin to seal the victory over defending champion Sanford.

Wells High School Sanford Warrior Saco Norm Holder Kennebunk Thornton Old Orchard Beach Berwick High School Wells Warriors Boutot Adams Blarridge, Brackett and Ramsdell Hickens Eliot Nason Roberts Howard Stickney London Wakefield Hutchins B. Roberts Gendron Hicken Desmaris Clarke Darling G. Hogan Brown Desmarins Parola Strout Wallace Bilderback Cole Jowett Spiller Desmarais Hogan Fortier Water Merrifield Grindle B. Perkins Ramsdell Knight Carpenter

Williams Pstsby May Play Tuesday

Boston AP reports outfielders Ted Williams and Jim Busby may return to play Tuesday after injuries sidelined them in Sunday’s game with Washington.

Boston Ted Williams Jim Busby Washington

Red Sox Open Series With Minor Injuries Reported

Boston Red Sox open a series at New York on Tuesday night with two players listed as minor injuries. Williams strained a muscle in his left leg while Busby sprained his right wrist during a wall crash chasing a ball.

Boston Red Sox New York Williams Busby

Thornton Edges Portland To Lead Telegram League

Thornton academy rallied from a four run deficit in the ninth inning to beat Portland 6 5 and move one and a half games up in the Telegram league race at Saco. Dick Kerry started strong for Thornton but faltered in the ninth as Portland loaded the bases. Bill Dumont induced a game ending fly after walking the first batter he faced. Danny Donovan delivered the decisive hit in the bottom of the ninth driving in the winning run with one out and the bases loaded. Kerry had earlier homered extending Thornton’s lead, while Donovan and Griffith drew walks and contributed key moments. Thornton’s record improved to 11 3, with two games remaining, and a likely league title could be clinched with a win at Westbrook.

Danny Donovan Ernie Morrill Dave Hanson Archie Giobbi Dick Kerry Jeff Griffith Donovan Portland Jerry Crommett Kerry Bill Dumont Dumont Thornton Griffith Black Maroon Westbrook Paper City

Baseball leaders wrap up league batting and pitching stats

The season summary lists top performers in the American and National Leagues. Key figures include Fox and Killebrew for batting leaders, Colavito and Mathews among home runs, Aparicio and Banks high in stolen bases and RBIs, and Wilhelm and Face notable for pitching records.

Walker Hurls Early Season Hole in One and Rising Rookie

Roy Kimball of Saco aced the Arundel course sixth hole with a seven iron in a threesome with Dick Murray and Al Pe pin, the first hole in one this season there. Jerry Walker, Ada Oklahoma, 20, surged into rookie of the year talk by pitching the Indians to a 2-1 win over the Yankees, his fourth straight win and fifth major league victory without a setback, after a 5-hitter Sunday. The Yankees opened with a 9-0 loss, then split a doubleheader with Detroit, while Cleveland widened its AL lead over the White Sox. Milwaukee split with Philadelphia, and other NL results sent Chicago and St Louis down, with Mantle and Berra two homers for New York in a win over Baltimore.

Braves Fred Haney Moundsman Conley Boston Celtics Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Yankees New York Yankees Baltimore Cenar Detroit Tigers Orioles Cleveland Detroit Tigers Kansas White Sox Boston Anderson Boys Harry Sparky Philadelphia Joey Jay Aaron Carleton Willey Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Bob Schmidt Jack Sanford Danny McDevitt Danny Krawitz Smoky Burgess Pirates Red Kravitz Bill Mezeroski Don Hoak Ted Klusewski Burgess Hal Smith Ken Boyer Lee Tate Aparicio Landis Power Wilhelm Walker Shaw Larsen New York Wynn Met News Mays San Francisco Banks Temple Cimoli Pinson Mathews Post Roy Kimball Pleasant Street Saco Arundel Kimball Dick Murray al Pepin Doug Doane Associated Press Jerry Walker Norm Siebern Whitey Ford Yankee Knoxville Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Kansas City Washington Phillies Gene Conley Los

Pastime Lanes Plans Two Man Bowling League

Pastime Lanes introduces a ten week two man league starting Tuesday night. Each bowler competes as an individual with a nightly partner drawn anew. Players listed include F Tenney H Lachance B Manning O Letellier R Dumont A Waten L Beaulieu A Ther Rien E Gilbert A Gilblair P Gilblair S Gilblair plus Rusty Janelle Ev Johnson and Fred Morin expected. more bowlers may join via Billy Manning.

Twin Cities F. Tenney H. Lachance B. Manning O. Letellier R. Dumont A. Waten L. Beaulieu A. Therrien E. Gilbert A. Gilblair P. Gilblair S. Gilblair Rusty Janelle Ev. Johnson Fred Morin Billy Manning

Records Team and High Scores From Event

Records show Team total 917 with Sure Shots 319 for team. A Boucher posted high 275 on 3 strings and Couture had high single 105.

A. Boucher C. Couture

Biddeford Junior High Tops St. Andre in big win

Fern Boisse and John Perkins combined for a one hit five to one victory for Biddeford Junior High at Waterhouse Field. Boisse pitched five innings of no hit relief and Perkins allowed one hit and one run across two innings. Bruce Carp led offense with two hits two runs batted in and a triple as Biddeford improved to seven two on the season and four two in league play with three games left on the schedule. Sloppy line details note Bourque Carp three base hits and that Boisse fanned seven while Ouellette struck out three.

St. Louis Jack Charland Ray Tardiff Roland Labonte al Daigle Paul Chenard Biddeford Charland Eagles Thornton Rhone Pinette Labonte Daigle jAgreste Eae Owwree Coron Victor Canzano Audet Rfc Oleague Bocher Lacroix Sevigny CE di Sagt Biddeford Abrhone Bourque Re- Perkins Beaudoin Danza- Parsons Phyllis Tanguay Provost Kate Gillis Frothingham Rachel du Gaudette Bue Chenard Dolores Nolette Claire Provost Rose la Course Madeleine Roberge Marie Perreault Julie Guertin Barbara Thames Pin Pals CIO Pollock Mariano Bishop Union Franklin Street Jets Tom LeBlanc Mike Schoonjans Rangers Shmoos Lions Warriors Cats Little Corporals Rockets Paul Lamontagne Don Nolette Henry LaChance Norman Moulton Charles Lachance Marcel Letarte T. Legare M. Beaulieu Springvale KC Young Democrats Memorial Field Springvale abroh _Larose Lachance Dubois Seen Ross Lessard Wormwood Laverty Auger Laures A. Lessard H Sullivan Gagne Consalvo Fleurant Montambeau Np Martel Sheen Skehan Fern Boisse John Perkins St. Andre Waterhouse Field Boisse Perkins Bruce Carp St Andre Siddeford Carp Ouellette

Pittsburgh newcomer Alonzo Johnson faces Nino Valdes at MSG

Alonzo Johnson from Pittsburgh gets his big chance Friday versus Cuban star Nino Valdes at Madison Square Garden. Johnson has won 11 straight after his only pro defeat in 16 bouts, and NBC will cover the fight on radio and television.

Associated Press Alonzo Johnson Pittsburgh Nino Valdes Cuba Madison Square Garden Johnson NBC

Anthony Faces Bowdry in Chicago Stadium Boxing Clash

Among light heavy challengers to Archie Moore, Tony Anthony meets Jesse Bowdry of St. Louis on ABC TV at Chicago Stadium. Anthony rebounded from an upset by Reuben Vargas to beat Sonny Ray for the second straight time on March 20. Bowdry, who lost to Ray in Chicago last September, has a 3 losses in 29 fights, all at the hands of Tony Anthony.

Archie Moore Jesse Bowdry St. Louis ABC TV Chicago Anthony Reuben Vargas Sonny Ray Ray Bowdry Tony Anthony

Red Sox Dip Near American League Cellar

The Red Sox fell to Washington 8-3 as they closed a 12 game home stand with a 3-9 road trip. Pitching gave up 14 hits and seven runs per game, with Thr Berry and Fitzgerald keying the offense. Malzone Jensen Daley Geiger and Busby contributed three runs via a mix of hits and walks. Boston heads to York for a road trip opener, while injuries to Williams and Busby surfaced.

Boston Red Sox Washington Ike Delock Mikegins Aim Washington Casale Faye Throwery Monbouquette Ted Wills Senat Thrberry Ed Fitzgerald Bill Fischer Liever Chuck Stubbs Bost Frank Malzone Jackie Jensen Pete Daley Gary Geiger Busby Ted Liams Chase Throneberry York

Baseball standings and schedule from midweek games

A compact snapshot lists teams such as New York Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Chicago Baltimore Boston Washington and others with records and recent results. It covers Monday to Tuesday schedules and recent scores including New York 9 1 Baltimore 0 2 Cleveland 3 3 Detroit 2 6 Kansas City 8 6 Chicago 6 and Washington 8 Boston 3.

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