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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1959

Page

5

Haddix Perfect Game Bid Ends In Heartbreaker

Harvey Haddix of the Pirates hurled 12 perfect innings but lost 2-0 as Milwaukee’s Braves won in 13. Joe Adcock’s one hit, a rule-book double, doomed Haddix despite one of the greatest pitching efforts. Lew Burdette earned the win after 12 hits allowed. Giants rally. Wagner pinch hits grand slam in ninth to lift Giants over Dodgers. Don Newcombe wins third in a row for Reds over Phillies. Don Ferrarese and Jim Perry combine for four-hit shutout to help first-place Cleveland.

Associated Press Accomao Harvey Haddix Pittsburgh Southpaw Haddix Joe Adcock Milwaukee Braves Lew Burdette San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Leon Wagner Cincinnati Don Newcombe Reds Philadelphia Don Ferrarese Jim Perry Cleveland Chicago White Sox Baltimore Washington Detroit Kansas City Boston New York Aaron Felix Mantilla Don Hoak Ed Mathews Hank Aaron Mantilla Burdette Joe Reichler Misie Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirate Harvey Ae Young Walter Christy Mathewson Springfield Ohio Hoak Henry Aaron New York Yankees Ferriese Dick Donovan Woody Held Jim Piersall Held Ferrarese Donovan Tom Brewer Yankees Bob Turley

Doris Gillis Defends Western Maine Sectional Title Again

State champion Doris Gillis won her 11th straight Western Maine sectional by edging Wendy Robinson 173 pins at 20th Century Lanes. Gillis led half for a 95 second half while Robinson's 856 total trailed. Gillis faces Eleanor Patten of Ellsworth next for the state crown.

Doris Gillis Western Maine Wendy Robinson Camden Gillis Robinson Eleanor Patten Fof Ellsworth D. Gillis W. Robinson

Thornton Near To Title After Beating Westbrook

Thornton came from behind to beat Westbrook 12 to 4 and clinch at least a tie for the Telegram league title. The Maroon improved to 12-3, with two games left for a possible outright crown. Dick Kerry held in check by Johnny Amoroso as Bob Couture won his third game. Thornton can seal the title with a win at Saco Saturday afternoon over Deering.

Cael Ernie Morrill Danny Donovan Westbrook Johnny Amoroso Thornton Dick Kerry Bob Couture Couture Cheverus Portland Saco Deering Dick Ns Black Morrill Harriman Hanson Donovan Roma Sneider Griffith J. Kerry Cote Wescott Amoroso Crory MecGouldrick

Tony Anthony Favored Over Jesse Bowdry

In Chicago Stadium tonight Tony Anthony of New York is a 3-1 favorite in a 10 round light heavyweight bout with Jesse Bowdry of St. Louis telecast by ABC TV. Anthony is No 1 NBA and No 2 Ring, with a 38-6-7 record and 28 knockouts, while Bowdry, 26-3-0, has won his last two starts and is rated No 7 NBA and No 8 Ring.

Chicago Jese Bowdry St. Louis Tony Antony New York Vicim Anthony Abc-Tv National Boxing Assn Ring Magazine Bowdry Lou Bailey Clarence Hinne NBA King

Hogan Pitches One Hit Game For Seagulls

George Hogan pitched a one hit game as Old Orchard Beach finished its baseball season with a 7 0 victory over Kennebunk at the beach yesterday. Hogan struck out seven, walked six, allowed only Bob Holbrook’s sixth inning single, and catcher Gene Geaumont drove in two with a double and triple. Ralph Stickney added two doubles and two RBIs as the Seagulls closed 5 3.

George Hogan Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Hogan Bob Holbrook Ralph Stickney Seagull Gene Geaumont

Haddix Makes Pitching History

A nine day Maine purse dispute between the Maine Fair Association and the Maine Harness Horsemen's Association ends with a contract. Stewart G. Taylor and John J. Bourisk sign for a $325 average purse and a $300 minimum at Lewiston Fair Grounds. If mutual handle exceeds $40,000 nightly for a week, the following week's purse rises to $350 with a $300 minimum.

Lewiston Maine Fair Assn Maine Harness Horsemen's Assn Stewart G. Taylor Horsemen Fair Assn John J. Bourisk Lewiston Fair Grounds

Thornton Wins First Place In Track Meet

Thornton academy edged Westbrook and Sanford to win its season opener as Buster Strout grabbed first in the javelin with 135 feet 6 inches and helped set a final score of 50 6 10 to 46 5 10 to 45 9 10. The meet served as a prelude to the Southwestern Maine Track meet at Bowdoin Friday with top marks in pole vault high jump and sprints recorded for the three schools.

Thornton Academy Buster Strout Westbrook Sanford Thorn Lton Strout Maine Bowdoin Merrifield Parola Barlow Sheehan Nickerson Hurd Coburn Tecord Ruben C. Merrifield le Itourneau Concalgo Wallace Harnois J. Roberts Dyhrberg Nason Baird Leblanc J Hard Tie Hickens Robinson

Thornton Girls Beat Sanford 36-5 in Saco

Thornton Academy girls softball defeated Sanford High 36 to 5 at Saco yesterday. Donna Shaffer and Carol Cole each hit two home runs, Donna Gallagher added one. It was Thornton's second win in as many starts.

Thornton Academy Sanford High School Saco Donna Shaffer Carol Cole Donna Gallagher Thornton Sanford

Indians Tie Up AL Race With 3-0 Win Over White Sox

Cleveland rode a pitching gem and timely hitting as Don Ferrarese and Jim Perry combined on a four hit shutout. Ferrarese drove in two runs with three consecutive doubles, becoming the fifth pitcher to belt three two-baggers in a nine inning game in 36 years.

Cleveland Don Ferrarese Indians Jim Perry Chicago White Sox White Sox Ferrarese Baltimore Orioles Washington Detroit Vicory Kansas City Boston

Deadline Near For Joining Navy Group

Har old Riddie, DC 1, Local Navy Recruiter, announced the deadline upcoming for York county men to enlist in a July 7 group. Applications must be filed by June 15. The nine week training at Great Lakes will be followed by home leave. Riddle can be reached at Sanford town hall annex or at Stockman avenue, Saco.

Harold Riddie DC 1 Navy al Yorks County York County Sanford Great Lakes Ill U.S. Naval Training Center Riddle Town Hall Stockman Avenue Saco

Baseball Leaders of Both Leagues From the Season

American League leaders include Kuenn Detroit at .375 Fox Chicago .365 with Killebrew Washington 34 runs and 33 RBI. Fox 58 hits Ka line 53. Williams KC 15 doubles Power Cleveland 12. Runnels Boston 4 triples. five players tied with 3. Home runs Killebrew 15 Colavito 12. Stolen bases Aparicio Chicago 13 with Landis Cleveland 6 and Power 6. Wilhelm 6 0 in pitching, Score 62, Wynn 56. National League at bats Aaron Milwaukee 442 Burgess 353. Mathews 39 runs, Meys 36 RBIs 44 for Aaron. Hits Aaron 72 Temple 55. Doubles Burgess Cimoli 18 Pinson 15. Triples Mathews 5 four tied with 4. Home runs Mathews 14 Aaron 1. Stolen bases Neal 9. T Taylor Pinson Robinson 6. Pitching Face 6 0 Klippstein 4 0. Drysdale 69 strikeouts. Spehn 51.

Associated Press Kuenn Detroit Fox Chicago Killebrew Washington Jensen Boston Power Cleveland Triandos Baltimore Kaline Williams Kansas City Runnels Colavito Aparicio Landis Wihelm Walker Shaw Larsen New York Wynn Aaron Milwaukee Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Meys San Francisco Banks Temple Cincinnati Cimoli St. Louis Pinson

Little League Parents Meeting In Saco And Orchard Beach

A meeting of Saco and Old Orchard Beach Little League parents is set for Thursday night at 7 30 in the Saco municipal courtroom. Secretary Philip Graves announced plans for the upcoming season opening June 6 and noted some active parents may not return while parental support remains vital to the season.

Saco Old ‘Orchard Beach Saco Municipal Court Room Philip ,Graves Graves

Brewer Helps Red Sox Keep Out Of AL Cellar

New York AP Boston avoids last place as Tommy Brewer shuts down the Yankees with a four hitter after three key double plays by Frank Malzone helps St. Boston break the game open with early runs and late rallies. Daley drives in four as Geiger Jensen Wertz and Gernert contribute runs in a 12-2 win at Yankee Stadium. Brewer improves to 3-3 this season against New York and 5-13 lifetime versus the Yanks.

New York Boston Tommy Brewer Bill Skowron Brewer Red Sox Skowron Yankee Stadium Ike Delock Duke Meas Rosston Yanks Gil McDougald Tony Kubek Mickey Mantle Frank Malzone Kubek Mantle Yogi Berra Norm Siebern Jackie Jensen Malzone Gary Geiger Pete Daley Sox Pete Runnels Vic Wertz Dick Gernert Bob Turley Wertz Runnels Geiger Daley Gernert Jensen Ford Moxie Kansas City Ray Boone The

Tigers And Eagles Play Home Games Tomorrow

Biddeford and St. Louis tangle in Telegram league action at Waterhouse and Alumni fields while Thornton Academy rests. St. Louis faces South Portland as Biddeford hosts Sanford in a battle of also rans. Jack Charland seeks his fifth league win for the Eagles as they chase late-season success and the Tigers aim to avoid a record loss run.

Biddeford St. Louis Thornton Academy South Portland Alumni Field Sanford Waterhouse Field Jack Charland Eagles Eagle Portland Tigers

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