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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1959

Page

5

Old Orchard routs Wells in state record 44 6

Old Orchard Gulls topple Wells 44 to 6 to set a state scoring record. Keene and Hogan spearhead the attack with two touchdowns each, Day adds a 60 yard score, Pratt connects on a 50 yard pass, and Jordan finishes with a late TD as Wells finally breaks through for a score on a Hayes Adams pass. Defensively Beaumont and Hogan key the pressure.

Nault Wells Richard Blaine Old Orchard Beach Thornton Academy Peg Thorn Don Keene Dave Jordan Day George Hogan Keene Hogan Jock Pratt Ralph Stickney Old Orchard Bobby Day Gulls Gene Beaumont Brad Goodale Warriors Seagull Johnny Hayes Duane Adams Hutchins Adams Gendron Eeeenes Stacy Tripp Geaumont Harmon Chase Rackliff Ye Saaus S. Adams Keene Eevee Tin Hayes Hogan Ms Eeeesees E Day Adams Jordan P. Bridges We Ice Old Ienece Hoan Pratt Joroncas Sameer Moreau Marshall Timmins Ouellette Shevenelle Crowley Porter G. Ramsdell Cole Holder England Litchfield G. Little

Al Guillereault Retains Local Lane Loop Title

Al Guillereault won the Twin City bowling title at Pastime lanes by 187 pins overall, beating Leo Gregoire after leading by 81 pins in the first 10 strings. Guillereault totaled 2,150 for the win, while Gregoire finished 2,063, with a high 1,046 for Guillereault and 946 for Gregoire.

al Guillereault Leo Gregoire Guillereault Gregoire A. Guillereault

Pastime Warriors Fall to Congress Square in Portland Match

Pastime Warriors lose 19 pins as Congress Square of Portland tops York Cumberland A league 1605 to 1586. Floyd Beck 349 leads Congress Square while Paul Binette 355 tops Pastime Warriors.

Ray Boudreau Harry Baker Freeport Congress Square J. Rich F. Beckwith R. Pearson Dummy D. Patcher Wariors D. Nolette

Local Names and Numbers in Community Ledger

A compact listing presents several individuals tied to numeric identifiers. Notable entries include H. Baker with 250, R. Donovan at 321, G. Lowell 2738, R. Boudreau 273, L. Roberge 305, O. Letellier 245, and R. Letellier 241.

H. Baker R. Donovan G. Lowell R.boudreau L. Roberge O. Letellier

Red Wings Top Leafs To Stay First In NHL Standings

The Detroit Red Wings blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 behind Terry Sanchek’s second shutout of the season to maintain the league lead. Barry Cullen, Red Kelly opened the scoring, with Gordie Howe adding an insurance tally.

Red Wings Toronto Associated Press Detroit Red Wings National Hockey A Toronto Maple Leafs Terry Sanchek Boston Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Barry Cullen Red Kelly Gordie Howie Black Hawks Jerry Toppazzini Bruins Canadiens Rangers

St Francis Tops New England in Soccer Opener

St Francis defeats New England College 1 0 to open the season as Ed Paez scores the first period goal. goalie Hank Rojas makes nine saves to blank NE College in Henniker Saturday afternoon.

Ed Paez St. Francis College New England College of Canecss Young Coo Cis Iccnas Knight Dumont van Wagner McGee Gilman

Mistos Signs As AL Scout For Detroit Tigers

Charlie Mistos, former Thornton academy baseball luminary, signed with the Detroit Tigers as a territorial scout. He did groundwork last spring and summer, was rehired Saturday, and will scout local high school teams and summer leagues next spring with headquarters at 10 High Street, Saco.

Charlie Mistos Thornton Academy Thornton Detroit Tigers Mistos Detroit Tigers High Street Saco

Griffith May Decide Senators Move Today

Washington report notes Calvin Griffith could decide whether to move his baseball club to Minneapolis at the upcoming New York meeting. Griffith is surveying owners for their stance while facing potential approval from five of seven AL owners. Headlines reflect split advice from attorney C Leo DeOrsey as moves or sales are debated amid ongoing speculation.

Washington (Ap Calvin Griffith Washington Griffith Minneapolis New York C. Leo DeOrsey DeOrsey

Celtics and Pistons Open NBA Season In Close Wins

Boston Celtics edged Cincinnati Royals 129 to 125 in a fast start to the NBA campaign led by Russell and the Big Four. Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106 to 105 as Elgin Baylor poured in 52 points but could not prevent the loss after a tight finish.

Boston Celtics Detroit Pistons National Basketball Assn Celtics Cincinnati Royals Pistons Mineapolis Lakers Laker Elgin Baylor Bob Cousy Tommy Heinsohn Bill Russell Bill Sharman Russell

Tigers Clinch First In York Cumberland Bowling League

The Biddeford Tigers seized sole first place by defeating Falmouth 1491 to 1450 at 20th Century lanes led by Herve Paul’s 323 and Paul Lamontagne’s 300. Monument Square beat the Bowlerettes 1404 to 1373 as Pat Storey 299 topped the visitors and Rita Murphy 279 led the Bowlerettes. The 20th Century Bombers fell 1649 to 1493 to Scarborough. Al St Clair 350 and Bob Reed 348 highlighted the home club.

Freeport Five Biddeford Eagles Perley Hood Pete Caissie Eagles Monument Square G. Reed P. Storey H. Health A. Amnett P. Hendrickson R. Murphy B. Thames M. Edgecomb K. Gillis D. Gillis Y. C. Pony League Falmouth Clark Dudley Leonard Sams V. Blunda Biddeford Tigers G. Morin J. Mariello J. Lachance N. Gillis Y-C Pony League Freeport P. Hood A. Chamberlain H. Baker L. Donovan G. Lowell B. Godbout P. Caissie R. Lamontagne Falmouth Tigers Herve Paul Paul Lamontagne Pat Storey Rita Murphy Scarborough al St. Clair Bob Reed Joe Lachance

Rams Trounce Tigers In Third Straight Win

Kennebunk High, led by Paul Bergeron Bruce Wakefield and Charley Cousens, routed Biddeford 39-6 at Waterhouse Field for a third straight win. Bergeron scored three TDs, Wakefield two, Cousens one, and Biddeford's Poirier added a 90 yard kickoff return.

Kennebunk High School Paul Bergeron Bruce Wakefield Charlley Cousens Biddeford High School Waterhouse Field Kennebunk Biddeford Rams Kennedbunk Bergeron Wakefield Joel Severance Tiger Pete Graham Charley Cousens Don Poirier Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Meee We Chenard McLean J. Hill Powys Folley Css Senaoeaes c Deans Paul Guignard Bourque Graham Frothingham B. Wakefield Hersom Perkins Shapiro Tufts Moustas Johnson Perreault K. Hill Hutchins B. Wakefield Cousens Poirier Rush Stuart Littlefeld Costvile Cavan Brown Coolidge James Stuart Marty Bourque

Lewiston Eagles Rout St Louis 34 12 in Home Victory

Lewiston High School defeated St Louis 34 to 12 at Lewiston, notching the Blue Devils fourth straight win. Roger Caux scored three touchdowns and Lionel Rodrigue connected with Caux for a final first half TD pass, while Gagnon and Dube also crossed for Lewiston. St Louis answered with two scores before the final period as Giroux and Martel connected but Lewiston pulled away in the ground game.

Baylor Seattle University John Castellani Laker Lakers Archie Dees Pistons Detroit Gene Shue Dees Billy Renville Lewiston High School St. Louis Lewiston Blue Devils Roger Caux Blue Devil Caux John Tehey Eagles Don Giroux Ray Dube Gene LaCroix Lionel Rodrigue Gagnon Giroux Paul Martel Dick Fontaine Moreles Istances Sevigny Woodcock Dion Haddock N. Gendron Lee Harkins Sienko Pelletier Cote Dumas Ancul Libby Bouchard Love Grenier Trottier Labrecque Dube Berthiamme Kenney Boissoneault Lacroix Therrien Plourde Forcier Boucher Mercier Gauvin

Stephens High school mauls Thornton in Saco clash

Stephens High of Rumford overwhelmed Thornton Academy 39 to 2 in Saco as Thornton played with injuries including back Bill Soucy and quarterback Paul Tarbox lost to an early third quarter injury. Bedard, Elliott and Kelley starred for Stephens with multiple scoring drives.

Thornton Academy Stephens Stephens High School Rumford Saco Thornton Ened Bill Soucy Ken Lane Paul Tarbox Maroon Panthers Ted Fraser Francis Bedard Stephens Tuilback Brunce Elliott Ripley Tom Kelley Bedard Tarbox Bears

Grannell and teammates pace game with multiple touchdowns

The report lists players Grannell Stewart McLean Spé dea Lyon Thornton Aijket Lane Mumford Cyr Gay Daw ley Hyland Kerry Sicard Sileu Tripp Mailman Charest Crouit iMassie and Stephens Fraser Elliott Bedard Ley safety Gaudet tackled by L vigne. Fraser Bedard Elliott score on rushes. well umpire Aceto field Sherwood ime and 4 12s noted.

Dea Lyon Thornton Aijket Lane Mumford Cyr Gay Dawley Hyland Kerry Sicard Sileu Tripp Mailman Charest Crouit iMassie Stephens iFraser Elliott Bedard Keley Gaudet L Vigne Fraser Rush Rush Elliott Dolan Inesmar Aceto Sherwoo Ime

Wisconsin berry crop boosts bears and tourist determent

The Wisconsin berry harvest was reported as good, but tourists faced disappointment as wildlife bears in northern resort areas found ample wild berries and did not raid town dumps for food, reducing visits. Tourists often parked near dumps hoping for bear sightings, but were discouraged by the bears’ ample forage.

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