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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1959

Page

5

Rochambeau Tops Green Lantern In York County Softball Tilt

Rochambeau defeated Green Lantern 15 8 in a York County softball tournament game at Bidgeford Memorial field West end. Chick Tanguay hit the only homer for Rochambeau and Pete Letourneau drove in five runs as Rochambeau built a 15 1 lead before Green Lantern rallied with six runs. Armand Paquette and Tony Paquette pitched for the clubs with both brothers involved. quarter finals set to begin tonight with Rochambeau meeting the Lightning club.

Rochambeau Green Lantern Club York County Bidgeford Memorial Field Armand Paquette Green Lantern Tony Paquette Armand Bob Green Lan Pete Letourneau Chick Tanguay Rol Sylvester Lightning Club Leo Bouthilette Art Descoteaux Rochambeau Ab Rhon E Genest Tardif Vachon

Diller Hanover Tops Field In Hambletonian Showdown

Diller Hanover, trained for the 34th Hambletonian, faces 14 rivals in the rich 125,284 dollar event at DU QUGEN Illinois. Post time 2 30 p m EST with heats hourly until a winner emerges as the richest harness race ever aims to beat last year’s 1 59 4 5 record and offer a 73 655 payout to the victor.

Diller Hanover Frank Ervin John A. Hanover Circo Diller Tie Silk Circe Ralph Baldwin Baldwin Ervin Walter Paisley Yankee King van Carter Lord Chutney Jim Hacknett Lady Belvedere del Miller Farand Hanover Sanders Russell Rodney Pick Benny Schue

Maine Football Teams Open Spring Practice Across Bowdoin Colby and UMaine

The Associated Press reports Bowdoin Colby and the University of Maine hold opening drills as Hal Westerman at Maine greets 50 candidates, Colby lists 28 hopefuls with 11 scholastic casualties, and Bowdoin prepares with 38 players under a new coaching staff to lift the Polar Bears from a last place fortunes.

Associated Press Bowdoin Colby University of Maine Bates Hal Westerman Black Bears Massachusetts Bob Clifford Mark Brown Mules Polar Bears Nels Corey Adam Walsh

West Hartford Nineties For Legion Crown

West Hartford Conn earns trip to Legion Little World Series in Hastings Nebraska by defeating Milford Mass 3-1 in the Eastern Sectional final. Final game featured four strong innings from Steve Edwards and two-RBI effort from Ed Driscoll as West Hartford swept three sectional games.

Keene, N. H West Hartford Conn American Legion Hastings Neb Milford Mass Steve Edwards Ed Driscoll

Rhode Island State House Shares Marble Dome Distinction

Providence Rhode Island state capital houses one of the world four marble domes joining the Taj Mahal St Peters Rome and Minnesota Capitol at St Paul.

Rhode Island State House Providence Taj Mahal India St. Peter’s Rome Minnesota State Capitol S. Paul

SMU Halfback Gregory Collapses in Heat During Practice

SMU star Glynn Gregory, a 6 2 195 pound Abilene Tex junior, collapsed in 95 degree heat during a signa l drill on the first day of fall college football practice. Doctors found no heart issue after tests, as chores continued with two a day sessions across programs.

Associated Press Southern Methodist Glynn Gregory Mustangs Abilene Tex Don Meredith SMU Gregory Gary Astleford Iowa State Oklahoma Jim Carpenter Kansas Bill Crank Navy Wayne Hardin Jim Dunn Dave Burch Duke Clemson Jack Smith Joe Kuharich Notre Dame Maryland Tom Nugent Texas Christian

Boston Red Sox Fall Short Ending Winning Streak

Boston travels to Baltimore for a two game set after dropping a 7-4 decision to last place Washington. Camilo Pascual scattered Boston hits and walked one while Earl Wilson allowed 11 baserunners. Jim Lemon delivered a third inning go ahead single as Washington built the lead.

Boston Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Red Sox Billy Jurges Tom Brewer Billy ‘O'Dell Washington Senators Camilo Pascual Boston Shurters Earl Wilson Jim Lemon Harmon Killebrew Roy Sievers Pete Runnels Gene Sephens Jackie Jensen Pumpsie Green Gary Geiger Stephens Jensen Frank Malzone Runnels Truman Clevenger

Bruins Announce Exhibition Schedule With Farm Club Games

The Boston Bruins unveil an eight game pre season slate starting Sept 20 at home against Providence in the Boston Garden. Home games occur Sept 26 and Oct 4 against Providence while Sept 26 and 27 are in Providence. They travel to Kingston Ont Oct 6 to face Kingston in the EPHL and meet Toronto teams in Peterborough Ont Oct 1 and Kitchener Ont Oct 6.

Boston Boston Bruins Providence Boston Garden Bruins Kingston Ont Jin Toronto Peterborough Kitchener

Portland Telephone Books Reflect State Leadership in Lumbe Industry

Portland telephone directories feature covers with simulated wood paneling to mark Oregon's prominent role in lamp industry during the region's centennial year. The design underscores local manufacturing heritage and state pride as Oregon approaches 100 years of statehood.

Portland Ore

Ladies Bowling League Forming At 20th Century Lanes

The 20th Century ladies bowling league begins its second season on September 15 at 6 30 PM with eight five member teams. The Dominos won last season edging Five Little Indians by one point. Openings remain on several rosters and interested bowlers in the Twin Cities area should contact Pauline Thibault Ethel Chicoine or Nick Gillis.

20Th Century Ladies Bowling League Dominos Little Indians Twin Cities Pauline Thibault Ethel P. Lavigne M. St. Ours V. Nichols B. Pothier G. Lapointe B. Stackpole C. Antonacos J. DeHetre E. Harper Y. Cote A. Pullen B. Waters T.labroeeque

Death Claims Famed Baseball Song Composer

Jack Norworth 80 famed songwriter of Take Me Out to the Ball Game died of a heart attack at his California home. He inspired the baseball anthem after seeing a Polo Grounds ad and recalled never watching a game before writing it in 1908. He teamed with Nora Bayes on Shine on Harvest Moon before their marriage. later he and Amy co-wrote Las Vegas. He is survived by wife Amy and sister Mrs Loren Bodgett.

Laguna Calif Jack Norworth Norworth Polo Grounds New York Babe Ruth Nora Bayes Amy Las Vegas Loren Bodgett Philadelphia

Armstrong to Meet British Champ in Camden Tilt

Unbeaten sixth ranked middleweight Gene Armstrong battles Dick Tiger in a 10 round national TV bout from Camden Convention Hall. Armstrong, 27, of Elizabeth, N J, seeks his 18th win, while Tiger, 30, from Nigeria, holds a 33 8 2 record with 10 knockouts. The ABC telecast starts at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Camden N.J Gene Armstrong Dick Tiger ABC Armstrong Elizabeth Tiger Nigeria United States

Boxing Results and Travel Requests Highlight Virginia Motorists

Boxing bouts list matches with fighters from Oklahoma City to San Jose and other cities, noting weigh ins and outcomes such as outpoints and knockouts. A Richmond report from the Automobile Club of Virginia lists tourist requests including hotel pools for a poodle and oxygen hospital routes for a motorcyclist seeking Alaska maps.

Richmond The Automobile Club of Virginia Alaska

Dodgers Stumble as Larry Jackson Shuts Them Out 3-0

Larry Jackson blanked the Dodgers with a two hitter as St. Louis won 3-0 dropping Los Angeles 1½ games behind the league leaders. Ken Boyer extended a 20 game hitting streak with a 26th home run. Cardwell hit a tie-breaking homer for Milwaukee and Don Blasingame swiped third and scored on a squeeze bunt.

Larry Jackson St. Louis Dodgers Giants Philadelphia Milwaukee Don Cardwell Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Detroit Jim Bunning Chicago White Sox Cleveland New York Baltimore Washington Boston Jackson Ken Boyer Johnny Podres Podres Alex Grammas Don Blasingame Grammas Cardwell Bob Buhl Ed Mathews Joe Adecock Phils Gene Freese

Bunning Shuts Out White Sox to Keep Tigers in Play

Detroit ace Jim Bunning blanked Chicago 4-0 on three singles as the Tigers halted the White Sox five-game streak. Bunning improved to 14-10 pitching his first shutout since 1958 ending Chicago’s scoring threat and extending Detroit’s win run to five. White Sox Ted Kluszewski and Luis Aparicio had the only hits.

Associated Press Jim Bunning Chicago White Soy Detroit Bunning Boston White Sox Cleveland Ted Kluszewski Luis Aparicio Tigers New York Yankees Baltimore Whitey Ford Ryne Duren Washington Harmon Killebrew Dodgers Larry Jackson Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bob Shaw Larry Osborne Harvey Kuehn al Kaline Kuenn Jerry Walker Arnie Portocarrero Ford Orioles Birds Duren Killebrew Rocky Colavito Senators Roy Sievers Camilo Pascual Tex Clevenger Nats Earl Wilson

Dodgers Lose Opener to Cardinals in St Louis

Dodgers fall 3-0 as Larry Jackson dominates with a 2 hit shutout. St Louis opens a three game series and gaps Los Angeles to a game and a half behind the league leaders.

Dodgers St. Louis

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