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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1959

Page

5

Area gridiron slate centers on undefeated Sanford squad

All area teams battle Saturday as Sanford High, undefeated in five starts, hosts St Louis paced by Don Giroux Roland Deschambeault and Dick Fontaine while rival Deering faces Thornton at Saco. Others include Biddeford vs Spaulding in Rochester New Hampshire and Kennebunk at Bridgton with Wells meeting Train Academy at Kittery.

St. Louis Sanford High Thornton Academy Deering Saco Biddeford High School Spaulding High School Rochester N. H Old Orchard Beach Livermore Falls Kennebunk Bridgton Wells Kit Don Giroux Roland Deschambeault Dick Fontaine Sanford Deering High School Thornton Rams Bill Deasey Tarbox Deasey Biddeford Spaulding Tigers New Hampshire Noel Crowley Winthrop Seagulls Bruce Wakefield Charley Cousens Paul Bergeron Pete Grasham Joel Severance

Red Knights Cup Third Soccer Tilt

St Francis College defeated Babson Institute 3 2 at Wellesley to win its third straight game. Artie Wilson scored in the first period and Ed Faasch had two goals in the third. Gutierz and Hanser scored for Babson. St Francis improves to 3 3, next hosts Hamden Windham.

St. Francis College Babson Institute Wellesley Artie Wilson Red Knights Ed Faasch St. Francis Gutieurz Hanser Babson Windham Collese St. Francis Babson Hann Dufance Ccooss cl Peterson Paez J. Rivera Air Hannes Wilson Faasch Paez Barrone Monck Lousier Germinaro Amelby Levine

Lane Tourney To Determine Title Challenger

A Saturday afternoon tournament at Pastime lanes uses a ten string format to select the next challengers for the Twin City bowling crown, currently held by Albert Guillereault. Limited to Biddeford and Saco bowlers, with exceptions for former or current state champions. Entry determines opportunity by final ten-string total. begins 5 p.m. at Pastime lanes.

Twin City Albert Guillereault Biddeford Saco Inrder

Tony Anthony’s Crisis Bout Heads to Ring Tonight

New York reports a volatile clash as Tony Anthony faces Billy Hunter of Detroit in a crucial fight that could redefine his career. Promoter Ernie Braca warns of a tense showdown with Anthony the favorite, after a disappointing display against Jesse Bow. Hunter, a Detroit heavyweight tied to Sugar Ray Robinson’s camp, seeks an upset and a breakout win.

New York Tony Anthony Anthony Ernie Braca Jesse Bow Tony Billy Hunter Detroit Hunter Argentina Alex Miteff Sugar Ray Robinson

Purple Squad Beats Orange In Lane Match

The Dames de Rochambeau opened their season at Pastime Lanes with a close 19-pin win over Orange, despite strong showings by Rita Lamarre and Rita Regis at 255 each for Purple and a 277 by Damel Poisson for Orange.

Dames de Rochambeau Rita Lamarre iRita Regis Theresa Poisson Damel de Rochambeau

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

Yvon Durelle stopped Young Beau Jack in a bout in Moncton Baie Ste. Anne. Reuben Stubbs stopped Frankie De Ramirez in Los Angeles. Both matches featured featherweight to lightweight contenders and ended inside seven rounds.

Associated Press Moncton N. B Yvon Durelle Baie Ste. Anne Young Beau Jack Boston Los Angeles Reuben Stubbs Frankie de Ramirez

Bowdoin Bates Norwich Yale Colgate in state and regional games

Bowdoin and Bates host Norwich while Yale meets Colgate in New Haven as Vermont and Maine state races start. Norwich rebuilds after losses. Bowdoin, 2 2 after previous seasons, faces Colby as Maine title talk begins. Little Three sees Wesleyan Amherst and Dartmouth Harvard clashes set the Ivy pace. Norwich’s Jack Condon out, Bob Hawkes injured, Andy Jackson leads Cadets past early tests.

Associated Press Norwich Bowdoin Vermont Maine New England Connecticut Boston University Penn State New Haven Yale Colgate State University of ‘Vermont Polar Bears Colby Tomorrow Bates Wesleyan Amherst Dartmouth Harvard Marquette Boston College Rhode Island Brown Holy Cross Columbia American International Springfield Brandeis New Hampshire Upsala Bridgeport Worcester Tech Coast Guard Massachu Setts Northeastern Middlebury RPI Trinity Alfred Williams Tufts Bob Ripley Larry Waite Robert Weinhold Andy Jackson Owls Jackson Newburyport Mass George Valhouli Clyde McClelland Tom Canavan Catamounts Adams Walsh Jack Condon Bob Hawkes Bowdoin Spirit

Conley Named Comeback Player Of Year In NL

Gene Conley of the Phillies named National League Comeback Player Of The Year after a 12 7 season and 3.00 ERA in baseball topping votes from Baseball Writers Association of America. Moon and Snider trailed, with others like Gus Bell Haddix Cimoli Mathews Logan Jones Pinson also receiving ballots.

NEW York Gene Coney Philadelphia Baseball Writers’ Assn. of America Wally Moon Los Angel Dodgers Duke Snider Conley Iton Celtics National Basketball Assn Tie Phillies Milwaukee Braves Sea Conley Gene Don Newcombe Cincinnat Gil Hodges Los Angeles Gus Bell Cincinnati Harvey Haddix Gino Cimoli St. Louis Mathews Johnny Logan Sam Jones Francisco Vada Pinson

Sevigny Burnes Field In Journal Football Contest

A local reader poll reports Gerald Sevigny leading with 7 450 votes in the Journal Most Popular Football Player contest with three weeks left. Dick Chretien trails in second with 4 246 votes, Don Collard third at 2 995, and George Hogan fourth at 2 418. The top vote getter by November 14 wins a 100 dollar scholarship. ballots are collected weekly and counted during the week. Other listed candidates include Paul Chenard, Paul Tarbox, Don Giroux, John Kopetski, and several high school players from SLHS BHS TA RHS OOB and Berwick.

Gerald Jeff Sevigny the Journal St. Louis Dick Chretien Sevigny Don Collard George Hogan Old Orchard Hogan Paul Chenard BHS Paul Tarbox Don Giroux SLHS John Kopetski Conrad Berthiaume Dick Guignard de Cow DA Civisisvesee Bee IE Ecos Ralph Stickney Tom Eldridge Gary Mullins Ernie Boucher Richard Paul Asss Bob Day OOB Frank Perkins Yeertde Dick Lewin RHS Gerard Chretien Bob Deans Lester Locke Berwick A Donald Chretien John McKinnon Traipa

Defense Is Detroit's Key In Leading Hockey Race

Detroit leads the NHL with five wins and one tie as Terry Sawchuk anchors defense. He held Boston to one goal until a late third period tally by Guy Gendron, preserving a 4-1 Wings victory.

Detroit Associated Press Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Wings National Hockey Terry Sawchuk Sawchuk Boston Bruins Guy Gendron Bruins Boston

Air Force faces UCLA as comeback bid begins

Air Force seeks rebound after a 20-3 loss to Oregon ending a 14 game win streak. UCLA looms as a tough opener while Auburn aims to rebound against Miami (Fla.) with several top teams and key matchups on the schedule.

Associated Press Air Force UCLA Auburn Miami Fla Oregon Uclans Purdue Pitt California Tennessee Plainsmen Hurricanes Fran Curci

Muff Wearing Trotter In Classic Debut

Inglewood California AP Jamin a 6 year old trotter famed for artichokes and red ear muffs makes his West Coast debut at Hollywood Park in the $75 000 American trotting classic field featuring Senator Frost Trader Horn Charming Barbara and Darn Safe Jamin already a remarkable winner here and abroad and seeks another upset after recent triumphs at Roosevelt Springfield and Du Quoin while Senator Frost seeks revenge after a disputed finish in the prior championship

Inglewood Calif Jamin West Coast Hollywood Park United States Senator Frost Trader Horn U.S Roosevelt Park N.Y Charming Barbara Darn Safe Roosevelt Fraternity Springfield Ill du Quoin

Giants Skipper Signs One Year Contract

SAN FRANCISCO Manager Bill Rigney is retained by owner Horace Stoneham on a one year deal believed to be around $40,000. The 41 year old former infielder faces pressure after the Giants’ late pennant collapse and is tasked with returning the club to contention.

San Francisco Bill Rigney San Francisco Giants Horace Stoneham Rigney

Saco Beach Little League Elects New Officers

The Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League will elect new officers at a meeting in the Saco Municipal Court Room on Monday night at 7 30. Final season reports will be presented and banquet plans for this year's players discussed. The meeting is open to the public.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League Saco Municipal Court Room

Philadelphia Joe Rowan Edges Thompson in Phoenixville Bout

Philadelphia Joe Rowan outpointed Jim Thompson in Phoenixville featuring a five round lightweight battle. Rowan built a lead with combos and defense while Thompson pressed late, but Rowan held on for the decision victory.

Philadelphia Joe Rowan Phoenixville Jimmy Thompson Washington, Stars

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