Kittery Navy team tops City Champs in six inning thriller
In a rain shortened York County softball game at Biddeford Memorial Field the U S Naval Retraining Command defeated the Young Democrats 5 to 2 after scoring four unearned runs in the sixth. Jerry Thomas tripled and Dave Fagg reached on a misplayed fly aiding the rally. Chenard homered for Biddeford earlier to give them a 2-1 lead but USNRC pulled away as bunts produced timely scores. The game was halted by darkness after six innings with USNRC earning the win behind Wallace while Provencher took the loss.
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U. S. Naval
Biddeford
Biddeford Memorial Field
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Dave Fagg
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Thomas
Young Democrats
Paul Gagnon
Chenard
City Champs
Jack Chenard
McDonald
Springvaleights of
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Wells Corner
Usnrc Ab Rhone Banta
Hackett
Longley
Wallace
Hayes
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Eet Abrhone
Sullivan
Consalvo
iGagne
Skehan
P. Gagnon
Bott
Provencher
U.S.N.R.C
Sullivan Chenard
Wallace Hayes
Lions Rally Past Eagles In Toledo Exhibition Bout
Tobin Rote directed Detroit Lions to a 35-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles as he completed 18 of 25 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns and added 69 rushing yards with another score. Sammy White revived Boston’s batting as he reports sound waves boosting form and a .299 average after ultrasound therapy.
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Detroit Lions
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Baseball standings and results from major leagues and boxing note
In the American League standings Cleveland leads with 76 wins, New York 67, Detroit 66, Baltimore 63, Boston 62, Kansas City 59, Washington 53. Friday shows Baltimore at New York, Boston at Washington, Kansas City at Detroit, Cleveland at Chicago. results: New York 9 Washington 2, Baltimore 5 Boston 4. National League shows San Francisco 75-58, Los Angeles 73-61, Milwaukee 70-62, Pittsburgh 70-64, Cincinnati 65-68, Chicago 62-69, Philadelphia 56-79. San Francisco beat Chicago 8-5. St. Louis beat Los Angeles 5-3. Boxing note: Denny Moyer stops Paddy DeMarco in Portland.
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Associated Press
American League
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G.bie
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New York
Detroit
Baltimore
Boston
Kansas City
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Deeae
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Major League Leaders Highlights by Player and Team
Top hitters and pitchers listed by league leaders based on at least 12 decisions or 350 at bats. Detroit figures prominently with Kuenn hitting .353 and 167 hits, Colavito and Killebrew tied for 39 homers, Yost clocking 102 runs, and Bunning leading in pitching decisions. Other leaders include Aaron and Pinson in RBIs and hits, Moon and White on triples, and Drysdale with 207 strikeouts.
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Detroit
Ka‘line
Yost
Mantle
New York
Colavito
Cleveland
Killebrew
Washington
Fox
Chicago
Runnels
Boston
Williams
Kansas City
Allison
Kubek
Aparicio
Shaw
McLisa
Bunning
Wynn Chicago
Aaron Milwaukee
Cunningham
St. Louis
Pinson
Cincinnati
Mays
San Francisco
Banks Chicago
Robinson
Aaron
Milwaukee
Moon
Los Angeles
White
Banks
San Franciso
Gilliam
Pittsburgh
Antonelli
Drysdale
S. Jones
San Franisco
Mulching Hinders Young Trees in Rabbit‑Damaged Iowa Test
U S Forest Service data from the Central States Experiment Station show mulching can harm young tree survival. In an Iowa test plot, 70 percent of unmulched trees survived the first year, vs 40 percent of mulched trees, due to heavier rabbit damage.
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U. S. Forest Service
Central States Experiment Station
National Wildlife Federation
Iowa
Thornton Academy Seeks Core of Strong Forward Wall
Thornton Academy football coach Bill Pawlikowski works to form a productive forward line during early practice. Key linemen out with injuries include Fred Johnson knee trouble Steve Doe glandular issues and Burt Taylor broken collar bone. Backfield options lead by Ken Lane Paul Tarbox Bill Soucy and Bob Brown show promise as late reports note turnout around 43 players and indoor practices amid wet weather.
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Tvo
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Steven Doe
Bob Brown
John Kerry
Soucy
Junior Legion
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Maa
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Paul Tarbox
al Smart
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Jim Lisica
Roger Dawley
Steve Doe
Nils Strombom
Dick Falvey
Gary Mullins
Amos Gay
John Charest
Bryce Milne
Vic Nolette
Rod Bergeron
Bill Deasey
Roland Lavigne
Dick Clark
Brian Callahan
Larry Steard
Jim Silcox
Curt Tripp
Tommy Eldridge
Ron Cyr
Gary Aiken
Raymond Bennett
Mike Cyr
Danny Drouin
Paul Foran
John Hyland
Mike Massey
Bob Perrigo
Howie Shaffer
Frank Tarbox
Ted Milne
Ben Mumford
John MacDougall
Indians Face Do Or Die Series With White Sox Rivalry
Cleveland must win the series in Chicago to prevent the White Sox from clinching the pennant. Early Wynn will start for Chicago against rookie Jim Perry, with Chicago holding an 18 game magic number and a 13 of 18 advantage in head to head this season.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Chicago
White Sox
Early Wynn
Indians
Jim Perry
Baltimore
Boston
Bob Nieman
Yankees
Dick Donovan
Sox
Bruins Open Training Camp September 14 at the Garden
Boston Bruins announce training camp begins September 14 at the Garden for 1959-60. Sessions run twice daily and are open to the public with players from Providence, Victoria, and Kingston joining the squad under coach Milt Schmidt with Johnny Crawford assisting.
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Boston Bruins
the Garden
Providence
Victoria
Kingston
Ont
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Bruins
Johnny Crawford
Bruce Gamble
Harry Lumlay
Don Simmons
Normand Jacques
Harry Stirling
Bob Armstrong
Doug Mohns
Ferny Flaman
Leo Boivin
Don Ward
Art Erickson
Larry Hillman
Floyd Hillman
Don Cherry
Bob Blackburn
Dick Anderson
Barry Ashbee
Bob Seymour
Bronco Horvath
Johnny Bucyk
Vic Stasiuk
Don McKenney
Flem Mackell
Jerry
Go-Carts Return At Beech Ridge For Holiday Weekend
The Maine State Stock Car Racing association hosts Go-Cart Club guests at Beech Ridge Speedway Saturday. Carts reach about 40 mph powered by chain saw motors with drivers three inches from the track. The program includes three cart races in an eight race card plus stock and bomber events leading to a 50-lap bomber feature and 75-lap stock windup on holiday weekend opening night.
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Chain Saw Motors
Maine State Stock Car Racing Association
Go-Cart Club
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Boxing Wraps: Jackson Ties Up Logan. Urbina Prevails
In Boise Tommy Jackson outpointed George Logan after ten rounds. In Los Angeles Alfredo Urbina defeated Irish Bobby Scanlon over ten rounds. Both bouts showcased strong ring work with crisp jab exchanges and sturdy stamina.
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N. Y
George Logan
Boise
Los Angeles
Alfredo Urbina
Mexico
Bobby Scanlon
San Francisco
Giants Hammer Cubs 8-5 In Seals Stadium Hit Fest
Giants slugged 14 hits to defeat Chicago 8-5 at Seals Stadium as Willie Mays drilled a two run homer and Willie McCovey homered for his 10th of the year. Ed Bressoud delivered key hits aiding the pennant chase. Management praised the club’s hitting day.
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San Francisco Giants
New York
Polo Grounds
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Seals Stadium
Cub
Bob Anderson
Ed Bressoud
Jackie Brandt
Bressoud
Willie McCovey
Matthews Faces Morales In Ten Rounder Tonight
Len Matthews of Philadelphia, a swift seventh ranked lightweight, meets Cuban Cham Morales in a ten round bout at Convention Hall Atlantic City. The bout, televised by NBC at 9 p.m. EST, marks Matthews third straight win after defeats of Johnny Gonsalves and another opponent. The event is part of a Pan American Games coverage with the U S leading in golds as swimmers boxers and athletes compete in multiple sports.
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N.J
Len Mathews
Philadelphia
NBC
Matthews
Johnny Gonsalves
Cruz Stops Matthews in Technical Knockout
Carlos Cruz defeated Matthews by technical knockout. Matthews' manager Anthony Graziano says promoter Herman Taylor is ready to offer world champion Joe E Brown the biggest purse ever to defend his crown against Matthews if Len defeats 19 year old Morales.
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Carlos Cruz
Matthews
Anthony Graziano
Philadelphia
Herman Taylor
Joe E. Brown
Len
Morales
Ya No Ya No Ladies League Final Standings
Nutshell leads with team total 878 in the Ya No Ya No Ladies Summer League at 20th Century Lanes. Deyons posts a team single 251, while G Morin achieves high four strings 501 and Morin with Nolett combined 142.
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Deyon’s
G. Morin
R. Nolett
Fendy's
Heee Ween
Cool Cats Eens
Eagles
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Gutter Gussies
Sewereeees
Fendy’s
D. Gillis
Merchants
Doyon's Mkt
Seeee
Nutshell Restaurant
Archie’s Variety
Laverriere’s Oil
Foss Metal
Merchant's Express
Reilly’s Bakery Eere
Souliere’s Service
Ecords
Onez Has Full Reins in Signing New Contract
CHICAGO AP Bill Veeck said Al Lopez can write his own ticket as White Sox field manager for 1960 with a two or three year raise. Lopez may delay signing until after the 1959 season while the Sox lead the AL by 5% games over Cleveland.
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Bill Veeck
al Lopez
White Sox
Lopez
Chicago Sun-Times
Sox
Veeck
Cleveland
France's vast canal system carries over sixty-six million tons annually
About 5 513 miles of canals and navigable rivers cross France transporting more than 66 million tons of materials and merchandise each year.
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Hurcane) Jackson
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