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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1959
Page
6
Hollywood AP report keys David Niven as the No 1 Dodger fan during the World Series at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The urbane Oscar winner, dubbed offbeat casting, explains his baseball passion as he shouts at umpires when calls favor the home team.
The York National Bank of Saco will hold a special meeting at 180 Main Street Saco Maine on October 28 1959 at 10 00 A M Eastern Standard Time. The purpose is to vote on consolidation with The Canal National Bank of Portland and to address related matters. A copy of the consolidation agreement is on file at the bank for inspection during business hours.
A speaker recalls attending a ballpark with a boy, mixing cricket upbringing with baseball culture. He notes decorous dress, a surprising Bronx cheer from his son, and memories of Niven’s cricket days fading. The tale includes a Dodgers era Riverside cook, a dentist, and playful anecdotes about penchants for praise and mischief.
Alfred An Institute on Geriatrics for nurses will be sponsored by the York County Tuberculosis and Health association during October and November at Nassan college Springvale. Sessions run from 7 to 9 pm on October 19 26 and November 2 9. The program covers care and problems of the aged with approval from the York County Medical Society and Maine Medical Association. A total of 170 nurses have been notified. Further information may be obtained by calling the association office at Alfred 890 W.
Theodore Roosevelt acquires two ranches in North Dakota before his presidency and is promptly named deputy sheriff of Billings County, highlighting his early frontier ties and local authority role.
Gerry Staley remains the White Sox top reliever yet twice in a row he allowed decisive hits. Carl Furillo lined a two run single to beat the Dodgers 3-1, and Gil Hodges followed with an eighth inning homer giving Los Angeles a 5-4 win. Furillo and Hodges, Dodgers veterans, faced Staley often, knowing his sinkers and sliders. Staley, now 70th game including postseason, has delivered costly results for Chicago.
World Series standings and game results from October games between Los Angeles and Chicago with scores, winning pitchers, home runs by Kluszewski Neal Essegian Hodges Lollar and others, and revised attendance and financial figures. Final four game totals list attendance receipts and shares for commissioners players and leagues.
Biddeford Freshmen open 1959 season at Waterhouse field with a 12 to 7 victory over Sanford. Alfred Fournier connected with Robert Bourque for the first score, Harry Townsend added a four yard TD, Sanford replied with Jim Clough’s 10 yard run and a late extra point. Substitutes and lineups listed. final score 12-7.
In Cedar City Missouri Theo dore R Rose faced questions over his involvement in a Missouri River belt matter. The report notes unclear actions and ongoing scrutiny by local authorities as residents seek clarity.
Los Angeles leads Chicago three games to one in the World Series as the Dodgers outhit and baserun the White Sox. Wally Moon steals two bases, another key play helps push the Dodgers ahead, while manager Al Lopez vows not to quit and stresses one game at a time.
Sinjyuku in Tokyo serves as the citys main street for theaters and nightlife, likened to New Yorks Broadway as the center of stage venues and clubs.
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