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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1960

Page

5

Collegiate Gridders Open Maine State Fair At Lewiston

The Maine State Fair in Lewiston opens Sunday with afternoon and evening harness racing, midway attractions, and livestock shows. Special events include Jackie Nichols versus Hard-boiled Sullivan in outdoor wrestling, Autocapades by Buddy Wagner, and daily racing through Sept. 12 with 16 dashes over the opening days.

Lewiston Jackie Nichols Richmond Nichols Sullivan Boston Paul Wheeler Augusta Larry Veilleux Gardiner Cal Broom Livermore Falls Baron Chynoski Waterville Buddy Wagner Hollywood Dick Cobb Santa Monica Calif Cobb Bobby Lynch Maine Arthur McGee Auburn Gordon Drew Maine State Fair Association

Team 3 Wins Tight Golf Meet in Twilight League

Team 3 edged Team 2 to secure final standings in the Womens Twilight Golf League at the Bridgeford-Saco County club. Final round was played yesterday with Team 3 topping Team 2 and Team 4 also listed in results. A women’s tournament is scheduled for Monday at 10 AM.

Bidgeford- Saco Gates R. Wooster le Wetbon Crecces Cae L. Bagley Bas Coke FE Polakewich G. Callahan EERO A. Thurlow L. Sqndoeh M. Brousseatt Eames J. Murphy

Baseball Standings and Schedule from AP Report

American League standings show New York 76 53, Baltimore 64, Chicago 72 55, Washington 64 63, Cleveland 61 65, Detroit 59 67, Boston 55 71 with Kansas City 45 83. Cleveland beat Kansas City 7 3 in the only Thursday game. Friday features five games and Saturday and Sunday schedules follow. National League shows Pittsburgh 79 49, Milwaukee 71 55, Los Angeles 68 57, San Francisco 63 52, Cincinnati 57 72, Chicago 51 75, Philadelphia 48 50. two late games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at San Francisco with many other matchups on the slate.

Associated Press American League New York Baltimore Chicago Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston Kansas City Twinight W. L. Pet. G Pittsburgh Milwaukee Doulg Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Paul Richards Baby Birds Casey Stengel New York Yankees Orioles Yankees Yankee Oriole Whitey Ford Milt Pappas Art Ditmar Jack Fisher Bob Turley Chuck Estrada Indians John Romano Tito Francona Barry Latman Johnny Kucks

Little Minor Loop on Sunday Outing

The Biddeford Little Minor League annual outing is set for Sunday at Decary Memorial Field. Players should report with jerseys and caps at 11 a.m.. volunteers may contact Bob Larochelle or Leo Lemire for help.

Biddeford Decary Memorial Field Bob Larochelle Leo Lemire

Protestant growth in Colombia reaches 400 percent rise

Washington D C official from the National Association of Evangelicals reports Evangelical Protestants in Colombia increased from 16 000 to 39 000 since 1956, a fourfold rise reflecting growing church presence in the region.

Washington, D. C National Association of Evangelicals Colombia

Youth Vets Clash In Big NL Series As Pirates Rout Giants

National League results highlighted by Roberto Clemente’s hot bat for Pittsburgh against San Francisco. Milwaukee drubs Chicago 10-1 while Cincinnati beats St Louis 7-4 and the Dodgers edge Philadelphia 3-2 in 11 innings. Veterans pace Braves into second as youth battles remain.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente San Francisco Milwaukee Bob Buhl Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Don Drysdale Philadelphia St Louis George Crowe Pirates Giants Cubs Dodgers Phillies Cincinnnati Reds Braves Cardinals Clemente

Ladies' Summer League leads and standings noted

The article lists team totals and highs from the 20th Century Lanes and Merchant's Doubles leagues, including Voo Doos 1424 team total and 506 high single, Elm Laundry 910 team total, and Puritan 1195 team total with Nick Gillis achieving 693 in five strings and 158 high single. It also reports on a major Olympic setback with American gold medal hopes collapsing under Russian and German competition and quotes Harold Connolly criticizing preparation and management. It mentions the Bald Eagle Club’s 50th anniversary in Canaan Connecticut.

Merchant's lArchie’s Doran’s Pharmacy Elm Laundry Helen's Sandwich Shop Main Castle Whitcher’s Texaco Foss Metal B. Grenier Lewis Polakewich Puritan Tureur Wonder Bar Pepsi Cola Gosselin’s Contractors Merchant's Express New Methods Cleaners Puritan's Rome America Harold Connolly Russia John Thomas Armin Hary U.S Tom Murphy Ernest Cunliffe Soviet Union Olympic Stadium Olympic Village Connolly Czechoslovakia Olga Fikotova Santa Monica Calif Switzerland Walnut Cal Dan Fer Iris Amateur Athletic Union

Merchant's Doubles League Scores and Standings

Team total Kim Laundry 910 points. Team single Kim Laundry 248. Hich four strings B. Grenier 514. iHigh single B. Grenier 150.

Kim Laundry Hich B. Grenier

Pittsfield Keeps Unbeaten Run At Legion Tournament

Pittsfield Mass club remains the only undefeated team in the double elimination American Legion Little World Series after a 4 1 victory over New Orleans. New Orleans Miami and Billings stand 2 1. Tonight New Orleans faces Miami at 6 p.m. CST and Pittsfield plays Billings at 8 30 p.m. John Tagliafro doubled and drove in two as Pittsfield built a late edge.

Hastings Neb Pittsfield Mass American Legion New Orleans Miami Billings Mont John Tagliafro Dave McNally Brooklawn N.J McNally Joe Costanzo George Garizakis Dick Roniger Joe McMahon

Red Sox Call Up Reserves For Senators

Boston hosts Washington in a four game set as Senators call up Don Lee and Hal Woodes chick for a double header. Marian Coughtry recalled from Allentown to cover for injured Don Buddin, out about 15 days. Buddin hospitalized after being struck by a pitch.

Boston Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Senators Don Lee Hal Woodeschick Frank Sullivan Billy Muffett Cleveland Indians Red Sox Marian Coughtry Allentown Don Buddin Buddin Santa Maria Hospital Coughtry Glass

Pitchers Chet Nichols and Arnold Early Highlight Doubleheader

In time for tonight's double-header, the club will start a pair of pitchers. Chet Nichols arrived from Vancouver for the Pacific Coast League, and Arnold Early joined from Indianapolis.

Chet Nichols Arnold Early Nichols Vancouver Indianapolis

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Baseball leaders listed include Smith Chicago at .324 and Runnels Boston at .322 in batting. Mantle New York scored 108 runs while Maris 81, with Maris 35 RBIs and 76 hits. Pitching leaders feature Coates New York with 103 decisions and .769, and Drysdale Los Angeles with 207 strikeouts.

Associated Press Smith Chicago Runnels Boston Mantle New York Maris Wertz Robinson Baltimore Skowron Malzone Siebern Kansas City Allison Washington Fox Lemon Aparicio Landis Coates Fornieles Bunning Detroit Pascual Larker Los Angeles Mays San Francisco Ashburn Mathews Miwaukee Banks Aaron Milwaukee Pittsburgh Pinson Cincinnati Bruton Kirkland White St. Louis Wills Law McDaniel Drysdale Friend Pittsdue Sam Jones

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