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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1959

Page

5

Koufax Ties Strikeout Record In Dodgers Win

Sandy Koufax matched the major league single game strikeout record with 18 against the Giants as the Dodgers won 5-2. He also set a NL mark with 31 strikeouts over two consecutive games and earned his 6th win, while Wally Moon homered in the ninth to boost Los Angeles within one game of first.

Associated Press Bobby Feller Jack Coombs Warren Spahn Coombs Spahn Sandy Koufax Feller San Francisco Wally Moon Los Angeles Gers Giants Cleveland Detroit Koufax Dizzy St. Louis Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Capp Dodgers Milwaukee Pittsburgh Boston Washington Pete Runnels New York Baltimore Phils Willie McCovey Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Jackie Brandt Jack Sanford Moon al Worthington Sanford Gilliam

Horse Trainer Suspension Ends at Rockingham Park

The one week suspension of horse trainer John J. Lenzini ends today at Rockingham Park Salem New Hampshire. Lenzini of Providence Rhode Island had been suspended for allowing the track veterinarian to medicate the filly Nirgarro on August 11 and failing to inform stewards within 48 hours. The New Hampshire racing commission lifted the suspension citing extenuating circumstances and deeming the penalty sufficient.

Salem N. H John J. Lenzini Lenzini Providence R. I Rockingham Park New Hampshire Nirgarro New Hampshire Racing Commission

Ex-Local Wrestler's Son Embarks on Pro Mat Tour

Dickie Amnotte son of Paul Amnotte heads to Canada for a pro wrestling tour with Yvon Robert of Montreal. The schedule includes Montreal Toronto Ottawa and Hamilton where he will guest with Robert. A Daytona Beach champion he touts brains alongside brawn and plans to join Stetson College of Law after the tour.

Dickie Amnotte Paul ‘Frenchy Amnotte Cana Yvon Robert Montreal Toronto Ottawa Hamilton Canada Robert Young Amnotte Daytona Beach Fla Universiy of Tampa Stetson College of Law St. Petersburg Paul Amnotte Sarasota Stets

Boston Beats Washington In Extra Innings

The Red Sox beat the Senators 4-3 in 11 innings at Fenway Park to pull within one game of the Orioles. Pete Runnels hit a 10th inning homer for Boston, Jack Jensen added his 26th, Earl Wilson was set to start as Boston eyes a Baltimore series, while Washington rallied with Roy Sievers driving in runs.

Boston Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Billy Jurges Earl Wilson Fenway Park Wilson Camillo Pascual Baltimore Red Sox Orioles Pete Runnels Washington Jackie Jensen Jensen Runnels Frank Malzone Sammy White Malzone Faye Throneberry Roy Sievers Lennie Green Billy Consolo Bob Allison Consolo Green Clint Courtney Harmon Killebrew Billy Monbouquette

Baseball Standings and Schedule From The Associated Press

American League standings and upcoming games are listed with teams led by Chicago and Cleveland. Tuesday results include Boston defeating Washington in 10 innings. National League shows San Francisco and Los Angeles atop the table with several key matchups on Wednesday.

Associated Press American League G.B Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Baltimore eSee Kansas City Washington Boston Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

Baseball leaders across the majors show Kuenn and Colavito among top hitters for American League with Detroit and Cleveland. Aaron and Pinson headline National League batting and hits totals. pitching leaders include Wynn and Bunning.

Aparicio Chicago Landis Cage Mantle New York Shaw McLish Cleveland Wynn Bunning Detroit

Geiger Impresses Yankees Skipper as Boston Centerfielder

Casey Stengel praises Gary Geiger, a 22 year old from Sand Ridge Illinois, noting he is a rising star for the Boston Red Sox. Geiger, initially a substitute, has risen to stir AL observers with a .289 average and nine home runs after taking over centerfield.

Boston Feler Casey Stengel New York Yankees Gary Geiger Sand Ridge Ill Cleveland Casey Geiger Red Sox Jim Piersall Indians Vic Wertz Frank Lane Lane Wertz Piersall Ted Williams Williams Mike Higgins Billy Jurges

Schoendienst Rejoins Milwaukee Braves Active Roster

Red Schoendienst returns to the Milwaukee Braves active player list for the first time since the 1958 World Series. The veteran second baseman, treated for tuberculosis after surgery, resumes his major league career in a Milwaukee uniform.

Milwaukee Red Schoendienst Milwaukee Braves Schoendienst St. Lou's Hospital

Saco-Beach Little League Parents Meeting Tonight

A meeting of Saco and Old Orchard Beach Little League parents will be held tonight at 7 at the Little League field in Saco. Plans for a banquet jackets and other awards will be discussed.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League Saco

College Football Squads Start Fall Practice Nationwide

Colleges begin fall practice as the 1959 season looms with LSU Army Ohio State and others vying for top honors. New coaches at Notre Dame Navy Michigan Baylor Maryland Colorado Brown and North Carolina join the opening day scene alongside returning stars and the ongoing impact of LSU's three platoon system.

Natoonal Collegiate Athletic Assn Ivy League Louisiana State Army LSU Bill Cannon LSI Jim Houston Ohio State Zeke Smith Auburn Southeastern Amy Navy Notre Dame Dale Hall Red Blaik West Point Wayne Harden Eddie Erdelatz Joe Kuharich Note Dame Terry Brennan Bump Elliot Bennie Oosterbaan Michigan John Briders Baylor Sam Boyd Tom Nugent Maryland Tommy Mont Everett Sonny) Grandelius Dallas Ward Colorado John McLaughery Brown Alva Kelley Jim Hickey North Carolina Jim Tatum Tatum Bob Anderson Oklahoma

Diller Hanover Aims to Prevail in Hambletonian

Diller Hanover, a $6,300 yearling, seeks revenge in the Hambletonian at Du Quoin. The colt drew No. 2 in heat one as 15 horses contest a $125,283.98 purse with rivals including John A. Hanover and Tie Silk. Lady Belvedere is the sole filly in the field.

DU Quoin Ill Diller Hanover Diller John A. Hanover Yonkers Lodger Flight Son Spike Hanover Newport Dillon Tarzan Hanover Circe Algiers Eblis Yankee King Lord Chutney Lady Belvedere Farand Hanover Tie Silk Nametown Sentimental Choice Rodney Pick

Magic Pumpkin Of Sylvia Wene Is A Bowling Ball

Sylvia Wene, known as the first lady of bowling, describes her rise from grocery clerk to champion. She travels about 100000 miles yearly giving exhibitions and lessons and has written the Women's Bowling Guide.

Sylvia Wene Dorothy Roe Sylvia Philadelphia International Bowling Congress Hawaii Puerto Rico Newfoundland Alaska

Real Estate Transfers In Maine From Local Offices

Carroll M Donovan and Evelyn L Donovan of Biddeford buy land on Marshall Avenue Biddeford from Imelda Boutin through King Woodman. Margaret Burns and Robert E Burns of Portsmouth NH buy Lot No 8 Barney Beg Pond North Berwick through King Woodman for a cottage site. 104 King Street Saco owned by Gerry B Nutting and wife of Clemson SC sold via Nicholas P Scontras agency to…

Carroll M. Donovan Evelyn L. Donovan Biddeford King Woodman Imelda Boutin Marshall Avenue Margaret Burns Robert E. Burns Portsmouth N. H Emily E. Cole Barney Beg Pond North Berwick Burns

Legion Teams Vie For Eastern Title

West Hartford Connecticut and Milford Massachusetts enter today’s action in Keene New Hampshire for the American Legion Junior Baseball Eastern sectional title. West Hartford is unbeaten in two starts in the double elimination tourney while Milford stands 1 1. Milford meets West Hartford after noon with a second game possible tonight. The sectional champions advance to Hastings Nebraska for the Little World Series.

Keene N. H West Hartford Conn Milford Mass American Legion Hastings Neb

Rain Delays York County Softball Tourney Restart

The York County loop tournament opener Sanford Plastic versus Voltigeur club was halted by rain and darkness in the third inning with Sanford leading 22 to 14. The game will be replayed Tuesday September 8. The tourney resumes tonight with Rochambeau and Green Lantern clubs scheduled to play.

York County Sanford Voltigeur Club Biddeford Rochambeau Green Lantern Club

Gervais Purchase Biddeford Home From Sheltra Agency

Robert N Cyr of Biddeford reports on a sale at 5 Sheltra Avenue Biddeford. The Raymond and Cecelia Lepage property sold through Felix T Paul E and Carl F Sheltra Real Estate to Baptiste and Shirley Gervais Biddeford. The one family dwelling with garage and large lot transfers for a home purchase.

Robert N. Cyr Biddeford Sheltra Avenue Raymond and Cecelia Lepage Felix T Paul E Carl F. Sheltra Baptiste Shirley Gervais Mrs. Gervais

First Table Tennis Round Robin Staged by Club

The Biddeford and Saco Table Tennis club held the first round robin at the Biddeford club house with about 12 members. Incomplete scores prevented a winner. a second round robin is set for September 14 to choose the club’s team for a Waltham match. A teen guest night round robin is planned for Tuesday September 8 with free admission.

Biddeford and Saco Biddeford Waltham Mass

Germans Sensed Hitler's Intent By EDWIN SHANKE

Berlin on September 1 1939 woke to military marches as Hitler ordered force to meet force. The reporter recalls the Reichstag address in Berlin noting Nazi officials wore field gray uniforms and pledged victory or death. Images of war mobilization followed with rationing and street warnings of enemy listening posts.

Edwin Shanke Adolf Hitler Poland Hitler Rhine Austria Sudetenland Czechoslovakia Memel Kroll Opera House Reichstag Sieg Heil Tiergarten Germany

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