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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1959

Page

5

Braves Win Third In A Row On Labor Day Double

Milwaukee Braves pull into a second place tie with Los Angeles after three straight wins. Juan Pizarro and Lew Burdette win in a Labor Day doubleheader. Buhl and Adcock lift the offense as Milwaukee tops Pittsburgh 5-1. Giants beat Cardinals 2-0 as Cepeda and Podres pace wins. Dodgers split with Cubs aided by Podres six hitter and Hodges homer.

Associated Press Milwaukee Braves Braves Eee Juan Pizarro Oger Lew Lette Bob Buhl Tories Pittsburgh Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Sam Jones Louis Gers Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Dave Buhl Bennie Daniels Joe Adcock Giants Curt Flood St. Louis Bob Gibson Orlando Cepeda Johnny Podres Dodgers Maury Wills Junior Gilliams Bob Anderson John Roseboro Gil Hodges

Owen Gilpatric Named Harness Club President

Alfred resident Owen Gilpatric was installed as president of the Harness Club with Lillian Hubert of Saco Rid ing and Driving Club serving as installing officer. Marie Hilton named vice president and Diane Baker as secretary, Marvin Budd treasurer. trail ride promotion committee formed.

Owen Atric Owen Ginetae Alfred Lillian Hubert Saco Marie Hilton Waltz Goodrich

Major League Leaders AP_summary of top players both leagues

The AP lists leaders in batting hits doubles and home runs across American and National Leagues. notable figures include Kuenn Detroit with a .354 average and 175 hits, Kaline .329, and Colavito 40 homers. Pitching leaders include McLish 177 decisions and Drysdale 211 strikeouts.

Associated Press Kuenn Detroit Kaline Paw Cleveland I Am Colavito Jensen Boston Aaron Milwaukee Cunningham St. Louis Pinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Banks Chicago Robinson Aaron Milwaukee Moon Los Angeles Waite Banks Chicago Gilliam Pittsburgh Antonelli Drysdale S. Jones

Round Robin Table Tennis Tourney Set For Tonight

A round robin table tennis event for teenagers and youths begins at 6 30 PM at the Biddeford Saco Table Tennis Club located at 67 Alfred Street Biddeford. Sneakers are required for participants.

Biddeford-Saco Alfred Street Biddeford

Tardif Wins Bomber Feature at Beech Ridge Speedway

Biddeford racer Paul Tardif captured the bomber feature at Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough before about 3,000 fans. The race saw 14 of 25 cars wrecked or stranded around the track. Roger Shaw of Gorham won the Class A stock car feature after engine trouble troubled early leader Ralph Cusack, who finished second following a late setback.

Biddeford Paul Tardif Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough Roger Shaw Gorham Ralph Cusack

Red Sox Stars Will Decide On Baseball Future

Boston outfielders Ted Williams and Jackie Jensen weigh retirement after the current season. Williams, 41, has not spoken with owner Tom Yawkey yet but plans a future discussion. Jensen has not finalized his decision. GM Bucky Harris says both cases remain as they were a month ago. Williams played while ill and was sent home from the park.

Boston Ted Williams Jackie Jensen Boston Red Sox Jensen Williams Ted Tom Yawkey Yawkey Ball Park Sox Bucky Harris Associated Press Harris Jackie

Indians Sweep Doubleheader as Power Surges and Tigers Falter

Cleveland rallying to win 6-5 and 2-1 over Chicago Sunday 15-14 and 6-5 over Detroit, powered by Vic Power two run double in the ninth and three run comebacks. Rocky Colavito Tito Francona and Woody Held homered for the Indians while Jim Jersell and Mike Garcia earned wins. Detroit’s Eddie Yost hit his 21st and Frank Bolling Lew Berberet also homered in a high scoring twinbill.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Kago White Chicago White Sox Sox Vic Power Detroit Tigers Kansas City Billy Pierce A’s Cleveland Baltimore Washington Billy O'Delly Jim Lemon Senators San Francisco St. Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Pittsburgh Dodgers Cubs Philadelphia Cincinnati Indians Eddie Yost Tigers Jim Jersall Jim Bunning Detroit Larry Locke Tribe Yost Frank Bolling Lew Berberet Fother

Kluszewski Paces White Sox to Twin Wins Over KC

Ted Kluszewski drove in five runs with two homers in a doubleheader as the Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 2-1 and 15-7. The slugger, newly arrived from Pittsburgh, said he was over-anxious but found his swing, lifting the Sox to within 4-2 games of Cleveland late in the pennant race.

Chicago Ted Kluszewski Chicago White Sox Kluszewski Kansas City Elu Sox Klu Pittsburgh Cleveland

Giants blank Packers in Bangor exhibition

The New York Giants shut out Green Bay 14-0 in Bangor Maine before 12 000 fans. Alex Webster scored both touchdowns from close range in the second and third periods illustrating the defending conference title form.

Bangor Maine New York Giants Giants Green Bay Packers New York Alex Webster

Sevigny Wins Flag Tournament At Biddeford Saco Club

Jackie Sevigny took first in the flag tournament at Biddeford Saco Country Club yesterday. Second and third went to Mrs. Jo Gelbke and Miss Pearla Tapley. In the Scotch foursome afternoon event the field included Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hanson and others with team scores led by first gross Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wooster and first net Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Welch.

Jackie Sevigny Biddeford-Saco Jo Gelbke Pearla Tapley Dick Hanson Lois Watson Dick Ganthier Gladys Sante Ted Renouf Jane Murphy Bob Whelan Dave Tousignant Bob Gelbke Arlene Ganthier Hubert Watson Louise Sanborn Bill Cosgrove Betty Buzzell Tate Victor Bagley Harry Wooster Leona Driscoll Ben Buzzell Freeman Welch Cathie Mourmouras Francis Nielson Harry Sullivan Arline Adjutant Chester Bald Ernie Tate

Jensen Drives In 100th RBI Of The Season

Jackie Jensen hits a two run double in Boston’s 12-4 Labor Day win over New York to reach 100 RBIs for the fifth time in six Red Sox seasons. The victory keeps Boston atop a tense pennant race as they chase a winning season and clash with Detroit tomorrow night.

White Sox Detroit Boston New Baltimore Bucs Hank Lee Maye Yankees New York Yanks Don Buddin Jerry Casale Pumpsie Green Jackie Jensen Red Sox Jensen Ed Rosmel Sox Billy Jurges Frank Malzone Sammy White Pumpsie Rbi Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Hank Aaron Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Stan Musial Eddie Mathews Ted Williams Roy Sievers al Kaline Gil Hodges Duke Snider Bucky Harris Casey Stengel Harris Gene Stephens Vic Wertz Gil McDougald Andy Carey Mantle Fenway Casale Mike Fornieles

Baseball Standings and Results Highlight Al and NL Action

The American and National League standings show Chicago Cleveland and Detroit leading divisions with Boston New York and Baltimore in pursuit. Tuesday games featured Boston over New York and Cleveland over Detroit while Chicago trimmed Kansas City in 10 innings and Wednesday schedules include Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Baltimore.

V. L. Pet. G.B Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Baltimore Boston Kansas City Washington G.B San Francisco Los Angeles Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia

California builds 238000 lake access project at Nacimiento

The California Wildlife Conservation Board funds a 238000 access project at Nacimiento Reservoir in San Luis Obispo County. It includes boat ramps, parking, docks, and access roads. The reservoir, owned by Monterey County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, will charge fees to fund maintenance and development. Portions will be zoned for fishing, swimming, and water skiing.

California California Wildlife Conservation Board Nacimiento Reservoir San Luis Obispo County National Wildlife Federation Monterey County

Wildlife habitat gains drive Conservation Reserve Soil Bank figures

Washington figures show 213011 acres placed in wildlife practices and 3324 ponds built under the Conservation Reserve program through 1959. The program covers 23 million acres with farmer rentals and up to 80 percent federal aid for conservation. North Dakota and Oklahoma lead in G-1 signups. Missouri dominates water and marsh development and pond installations. Signups for 1960 aim to add about 5 million acres, continuing through September 10.

Washington, D. C U. S. Department of Agriculture Conservation Reserve Soil Bank North Dakota State Game and Fish Department Oklahoma Washington Texas Missouri South Carolina California Arkansas New York Kentucky North Carolina Arizona Nevada New Mexico Rhode Island Utah Vermont Wyoming Connecticut Delaware Florida Illinois Iona Maine Massachusetts Montana Nebraska New Jersey

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