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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1959
Page
5
Yale shows defensive strength asColgate struggles this season while Colgate aims to halt Yale’s shutout streak. The AP notes forecast trends from the weekend and lists Yale’s likely win over Colgate among a slate of college football picks across major programs.
Sal Maglie The Barber of the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers will join Boston as pitching coach at age 42. General manager Bucky Harris announced Maglie’s hire after he was selected by Boston alongside Billy Jurges. Ferriss resigned to become athletic director at a Mississippi college. Maglie posted a 119 62 career record and pitched for the Giants Dodgers Yankees Indians Cardinals.
Milwaukee executive Birdie Tebbetts said he has no desire to return to managing the Braves and plans to remain executive VP. An informed source said owner Lou Perini favored Tebbetts to succeed Fred Haney in 1960, with Leo Durocher or Charlie Dressen as other possibilities if needed.
World featherweight champion Davey Moore defeated British champion Bobby Neill in 2 minutes 55 seconds in London. Moore, from Springfield Ohio, claimed a humiliating victory after Neill showed bravery despite injuries from past crashes and a broken jaw. Referee stopped the bout with five seconds left in the first round as Neill collapsed, while Moore celebrated a dominant performance and later praised the result.
Thornton academy freshman football defeated Portland High 27 to 6 at Saco yesterday. Bob Kimball scored on a two yard run, Bob Lamontagne caught a 35 yard pass from Dennis McNabb, and Kermit Lane added 30 and 45 yard TD runs for the maroon. Portland’s Dave OMalley broke the shutout with a third period TD as Dave Sawyer led a solid line for Thornton.
At sundown fading light distorts perspective making hazards hard to see and complicating stopping distances. State police urge reduced speed and heightened alertness to prevent accidents in low visibility conditions.
Guidance urges fixing a goblin for Halloween with high visibility. Ensure bright white attire and reflective elements. Warn against dark costumes when going out with friends at night to improve visibility and safety.
Illinois guard Bill Burrell earned Associated Press lineman of the week after a 14-6 win over Minnesota. He totaled 15 tackles, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass. The Clifton, Illinois native sparked Illinois’ second-quarter scoring drive with a mid field recovery.
Cleveland star Jimmy Brown leads NFL rushing with 437 yards on 101 carries, while J D Smith of San Francisco trails with 410 yards on 78 attempts. Ollie Matson is third with 403 yards on 66 carries as rankings hinge on average gain. Ralph Guglielmi tops passers with 21 completions for 439 yards, while Chuck Conerly stands second with 656 yards. Woodley Lewis remains premier pass receiver with 21 catches for 297 yards and 2 TDs. Tom Davis and Bobby Layne contest the scoring lead with 34 and 21 points respectively, after Tommy McDonald slid to third.
Biddeford High’s cross country team defeated Wells High 16 to 45 yesterday afternoon. Four runners tied for first place in the 8.5 mile course at 12 minutes 20 seconds: Don Provost, Ken Gobeil, Ken Bissel, and Bob Boss, all from Biddeford.
New York AP report states Lew Burdette of the Milwaukee Braves allowed 38 home runs in 1959, the most by any major league pitcher. He yielded 11 to the Chicago Cubs, with Ernie Banks and Orlando Cepeda each hitting four off him. Burdette pitched 290 innings, posting 21 wins and 15 losses.
The University of Maine carries the best State Series record into the 1959 season opener. Maine shows 108 wins, 66 losses, and 15 ties, far ahead of Bowdoin, Colby, and Bates. Total State Series games since 1895 reach 9370. wars interrupted play in 1918 1943 1944 1945.
A strong field of A2 pacers contests The Boston Stewards Club purse at Rockingham Park Salem NH led by Volo's Connie and Lee Chip with Randy Royal Merry Ensign also in the mix. Galileo Pick aims for a fast time after a Buffalo 2 04.1 half, while Donna Goose set a track mark 2 05 for her sex and Alpena Edward M join the lineup. Precursor Sugar Sample Yam Up headline the sixth race in a spring Rockingham showcase.
Frankie Daniels outpointed Bob Baker in McKeesport while Frankie Valdez beat Bobby Bell in San Antonio. Al St. John stopped Jimmy Monts in Hartford and Duke Sabe Dong vs Willie Richardson was postponed to November 2. Stan Harrington defeated Paddy Demarco in Honolulu.
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