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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1959

Page

5

Springvale K of C Rout Wells in York County Softball Clash

Springvale Knights of Columbus defeated Wells Corner 14 to 7 at Biddeford Memorial Field. Key blows included Dubois homering with one on, and Laures struck out eight over seven innings. Weather and upcoming schedule referenced as tourney hopes live. final line shows Wells Corner scoring late two unearned runs and Springvale taking control early.

Springvale Knights of Columbus Wells Corner Biddeford Memorial Field York County Springvale Knights Dubois Real Laures F.eature Laurel L. Bri Voltigeur Ganford Plastics Rochambeau Lightning Club Peadhy Oe Larose A Bourne Laures K. Baker Horning Bigny Stol U. S. Naval Retraining Command Rochambeau Lightning Club Springvale KC Voltigeur Sanford Plastics Summa Springvale K C. Abr A. Larose A. Lessar C. R. Lachance B. Lessard Auger D. Larose J. Farrell Wormwood P. Lavertue Eric L. Bridges C. Briggs

Baseball Standings and Weekend Results

American League standings show Chicago leading with 93 wins and 50 losses. Cleveland 76-56. Detroit 67-67. New York 67-67. Baltimore 64-67. Boston 62-73. Kansas City 59-72. Washington 54-80. National League lists San Francisco 75-59. Milwaukee 71-62. Cincinnati 65-68. Chicago 63-70. St. Louis 63-73. Results include Chicago 3 Cleveland 2. Baltimore 3 New York 0. Washington 4 Boston 3. Detroit 9 Kansas City 2. and Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 0. Milwaukee 4 Cincinnati 1. Chicago 2 San Francisco 1. Weekend schedule features Chicago at Los Angeles and St. Louis at San Francisco.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet Chicago Cleveland Detroit Ccces New York Baltimore Boston Kansas City Washington Veland National Ww. L. Pet. GB San Francisco Los Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Los Angeles Moon Pinson White Banks Aaron Mays Gilliam

Fights Last Night European Flyweight Title Bout

ae Tsunetomi Miyamoto of Japan outpointed Paul Escarlan of the Philippines for a 126 to 12794 score. Berlin Gustav Scholz of Germany defeated Johnny Helafihi of Tonga in a light heavyweight bout by outpoint. Risko Luukkonen of Finland beat Young Martin of Spain in Helsinki to claim the European flyweight title with a 15 round decision.

Associated Press Tsunetomi Miyamoto Japan Paulite Escarlan Philippines Berlin Gustav Scholz Germany Johnny Helafihi Tonga Heavies Helsinki Risko Luukkonen Finland Young Martin Spain

Lenny Matthews Targets Joe Brown Lightweight Title Fight

Lenny Matthews plans a title bid against Joe Brown with manager Anthony Graziano saying the bout could be held next June outdoors in Philadelphia. Matthews has a 20-2-1 record after a televised decision over Cuban Chico Morales, and eyes a Sept. 28 bout with Paulie Armstead in the Philadelphia Arena as part of a challenging run.

Atlantic City N.J Lenny Matthews Joe Brown Anthony Graziano Graziano Philadelphia Matthews Chico Morales Morales Paulie Armstead Am Ge Ay Morales Fiia

Recruiting Song at Lincoln Call for Volunteers

The phrase We Are Coming Father Abraham served as a recruiting song as Lincoln urged 300000 volunteers to join the Union Army amid the Civil War.

Father Abraham Abraham Lincoln

Red Sox eliminated from AL pennant race in Washington loss

Washington Senators beat Boston 4-3 as Ned Chittum sealed the win with 3 1 3 innings of shutout relief. Billy Monbouquette would have started for Boston but the loss clinched their elimination from pennant contention. Tex Clevenger improved to 7-3 with the win. Frank Sullivan took the loss to fall to 8-9.

Red Sox Washington Billy Monbouquette Boston Camilo Pascual Fenway Park Jerry Casale Senators Tex Clevenger Dick Hyde Frank Sullivan Nelson Chittum Gene Stephens Jackie Jensen Frank Malzone Sammy White Roy Sievers Sullivan Clevenger Lennie Green Jim Lemon Casale Clint Courtney Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Chittum

Football Results From Friday A Mix of Scores and Games

Football results show Baltimore defeating an unnamed opponent 30 to 21. Other scheduled games include San Francisco at Seattle Chicago at Jacksonville Cleveland at Los Angeles and New York at Bangor with no further scores recorded.

Baltimore One

White Sox take series opener as pennant chase tightens

In Chicago the White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 to extend their lead in the AL pennant race to a near lock with 16 total combinations of Sox wins and Indians losses. Earl Wynn, 39, earned the win over Jim Perry as Staley closed out the ninth.

Giants Los Angeles Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Bucs White Sox Indians Jim Perry Earl Torgeson Ted Kluszewski Tito Francona Sherm Lollar Wynn Jim Baxes Sox Gerry Staley Chicago Cubs Warren Spahn Jim Owens Chicago White Sox Cleveland Early Wynn Detroit Kansas City

Weekend Sports Events At Scarborough Downs And Beech Ridge

Horse racing at Scarbor Downs tonight with post time 7 45. Stock car racing and go cart events at Beech Ridge speedway start at 8 this evening.

Scarbor- Downs Beech Ridge Speedway

Baseball pennant race tight as top three NL clubs stumble

The National League leaders falter in two week stretch as Giants lose seven of 11 while Dodgers win two of eight. Hank Aaron powers the Braves with three hits and three RBIs to lift Milwaukee past Cincinnati. In AL play White Sox beat Indians to extend lead. Orioles top Yankees. Washington defeats Boston.

White Sox Indians Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Kansas City Don Messi Yankees Baltimore Milt Pappas Washington Boston Red Sox Cubs San Francisco Pittsburgh Bucs San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Giants Jackie Brandt al Dark Jack Sanford Spann Hank Aaron Braves Ed Bouchee Gene Freese Pirates Harvey Haddix

Women Seek Luxury in New York Dining Venues

Interior designer William Pahlmann analyzes feminine psychology to explain women choosing upscale meals. The Forum and Four Seasons in Manhattan showcase lavish decor and service with seasonal redecoration, including a marble pool area and ever changing tableware and uniforms.

Dorothy Roe William Pahlmann Pahlmann Manhattan Forum French Riviera

Colts Extend Exhibition Win Streak to Four

Baltimore Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30 to 21 as Johnny Unitas threw three touchdown passes to Lenny Moore. Chicago Bears remain unbeaten at 3-0 and travel to face Washington in a nationally televised game. Eastern contenders include the Cardinals 3-1, Browns 0-3, Giants 1-2, Rams 1-1-1, and Packers 2-1 in upcoming matchups.

Associated Press Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears Colts Johnny Unitas Lenny Moore Pittsburgh Steelers

Seasons Top Program Slated For Beech Ridge

The MSSCAA closes the holiday weekend at Beech Ridge with 125 laps of feature racing Monday starting at 8 p.m. Entrants expected from New England and Ontario race for a $200 bomber prize and $300 open winner. Favorite Dick Wolstenhulme and rival list include Villacci Meserve Tardiff Benson Nutting. Local drivers Garret Shaw Carrier Peterson Welch contend for the checkered flag.

Maine State Stock Car Racing Association Beech Ridge Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Ontario Canada Msscaa Dick Wolstenhulme Pete Peterson Gene Villacci Hug Meserve Paul Tardiff Bucky Benson Russ Nutting Georgie Welch

Major League Leaders Summary of 1960s Batting and Pitching

The list highlights leaders across batting and pitching categories. Notable names include Kuenn Detroit with a .356 average and 170 hits, Kaline Detroit at .333, and Aparicio Chicago with 46 stolen bases. Pitching leader Shaw Chicago with 145 decisions, and Wynn Chicago with 161 strikeouts.

Kuenn Detroit Fox Chicago Runnels Boston Williams Kansas City Allison Washington Kubek New York Colavito Cleveland Killebrew Aparicio Mantle Shaw McLish Cleveland Wynn

Jet Liner Wins Bay State Feature at Foxboro

Jet Liner driven by George Buddy Reed of Gorham edged to a narrow victory in Foxboro Massachusetts Bay State Raceway featured mile. The 10-1 shot crossed a half length in front of Ripover and Grand RV as Ernest Gothiam of Norwood Massachusetts earned $23.40 on the win.

Foxboro Mass George Buddy) Reed Gorham Bay State Raceway Ripover Ernest Gothiam Norwood

Explosion halts traffic as film crew detonates seven tons

Sheriff’s deputies kept spectators and cars at a safe distance while Columbia Pictures blew up a movie set with seven tons of explosives. The only damage apart from the set was to a sheriff’s patrol car a quarter mile away, whose windshield and hood were ripped open by debris.

Nogales Aziz Columbia Pictures Daucer

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