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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1960

Page

5

Simmons Helps Cards Narrow NL Gap In Race

Curt Simmons, cut loose by the Phillies, won again against his former team aiding the St. Louis Cardinals who beat Philadelphia 7 3 to trim the Pirates lead to a half game. Don Drysdale’s 2 0 shutout of Milwaukee kept the Dodgers within reach as Giants and Reds split a doubleheader in San Francisco.

Associated Press Curt Simmons Phillies Phils Curt St. Louis Cardinal Simmons Cardinals Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Pirates St. Louis Milwaukee Don Drysdale Los Angles Gers Milwauee Gus Bell Jim O'Toole Cincinnati San

Merchants and Trade Leagues Set for 1960 61 Season

The Merchants and Trade bowling leagues near launch in the twin cities with opening nights on September 19 and 20 at 8:15 and 8:30 at the 20th Lanes. Eight teams apiece will compete on a two week schedule with defending champions Gosselin’s Contractors and Main Castle. Rosters are nearly complete with a week left before the roster deadline.

Merchants’ and Trade Merchants Twin Cities Merchants League Gosselin's Contractors Main ‘Castle Artie’s Tavern Chevrolet Foss Metal Bruce Shoe Souliere Merchant's League R. O'Brien J. Lachance P. Lachance R. Cantara H. Paul R. Nolette R. Loignon P. Caissie B Godbout C. Gillis G Bissonette R. Tardif N. Laliberte A. Therrien A. Lefebvre R. Ouellette L Lachance G. Sullivan E. Larkin R. Dion J. Neault J. Hevey D. Tsomides C. Berthiaume B. Buzzell Basil Emery B. Cote P Gregoire S. Foss P. Adams

Major League Leaders Summary of batting pitching and fielding

Major League leaders list top players by batting and pitching stats for both American and National Leagues. Highlights include Maris leading RBIs and home runs in the AL with 101 and 38 respectively, Smith and Minoio with high hit counts, Aparicio and Wills stealing many bases, and notable pitching marks by Coates and Brown.

Associated Press Runnels Boston Smith Chicago Mantle New York Maris Lemon Washington Minoio Francona Cleveland Skowron Sievern Kan City Fox Robinson Baltimore Aparicio Landis Coates Brown Bunning Detroit Pascual Larker Los Angeles Great Pittsburgh Mathews Milwaukee Mays San Francisco Pinson Cincinnati Banks Aaron Cepeda Bruton Virdon Kirkland White St. Louis Wills McDaniel Law Drysdale San Jones

Tommy Sands Marries Nancy Sinatra in Quiet Las Vegas Ceremony

Frank Sinatra's son in law Tommy Sands aged 23 wed Nancy Sinatra 20 in a small civil ceremony in Las Vegas attended by close family members. The couple tied the knot last Sunday grounding a union between the Sands and Sinatra households.

Las Vegas Nev Frank Sinatra Tommy Sands Sands Sinatra Nancy

Saco Rangers Reorganize Into Four Sections

The Saco Rangers reorganized into four sections at a Saturday morning meeting in the Saco armory. Col Drederick White, aided by Lt Col Emilien Lamarre and Maj Joseph Henaire, organized headquarters, wire, radio, and patrol sections with named officers. Plans call for a tour of the Saco Tannery next Saturday at 8.

Saco Drederick White Emilien Lamarre Joseph Henaire Organiz Robert Lageux Raymond Segyamenen Frederick White Jean Guy Parent Stephen Leskows Rene Provencher Richard Reay

TWUA Bowling League to Meet at Union Hall

The TWUA AFL-CIO Men’s bowling loop will meet at Union Hall on Main Street Wednesday at 7 PM with captains and reps asked to bring lineups. Arthur Rizas announces possible rules, officer elections, and notes mid season dance and end-of-season banquet with prizes for A B and C groups.

TWUA Afl-Cio Union Hall Main Street Arthur Rizas

Pro Football Results and Exhibition Scores

Pro Football Results from Sunday include New York 27 Buffalo 3 and Houston 37 Oakland 22. Exhibitions list New York N16 Detroit NL tied 16 and Green Bay NL 28 over Dallas NY 23. Saturday results show Los Angeles 21 Dallas 20 and Cleveland No 16 Chicago NL 10. Also notes the 14 highest US mountains are in Alaska.

Associated Press New York Buffalo Houston Oakland Detroit Green Bay Dallas Los Angeles Cleveland Chicago

Montclair Fisherman Poses With Pants From Tuna Tournament

Dr W Harry Peters from Montclair New Jersey poses with a pair of pants caught during the United States Atlantic Tuna Tournament off the coast of Galilee R L notes. The scene playful contrasts danger with humor as Peters displays the unusual catch.

Dr. W. Harry Peters Montclair N. J Coast of Galilee R. L

Chisox Sweep Red Sox to Close Home Set

Chicago White Sox sweep a doubleheader from Boston 5-3 and 14, remaining unbeaten at home against the Red Sox and closing a 14-year score. Nellie Fox collects six hits in seven at bats, and Mike Fornieles pitches three innings of relief to lower his ERA. Boston falls to 8-23 on lefty pitching as Detroit wins twice.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox White Sox Fenway Park Cleveland Mike Higgins Bill Monbouquette Billy Muffett Billy Pierce Nellie Fox Fox al Smith Early Wynn Carrol Hardy Ten Pumpsie Geren Mondo Muffett Theman Mike Fornieles Ellis Kinder Fornieles Detroit Washington Tigers Aparicio Smith Ted Kluszewski

Roy Perreault Team Advances to State Semi Final

Roy and Perreault reach the state softball semi finals at Lewiston after rain interruptions. Biddeford defeats East Millinocket 12 to 4 behind Art Descoteaux pitching, then edges Augusta Maxims 5 to 4 behind 4] Lessard. Century Club of Portland joins the semis after a 16 to 8 win over Lewiston Seven-Eleven and a 7 to 3 win over Presque Isle Rockets. Old Town North faces Fairmount Hardware Bangor, with Roy and Perreault to play Century Club next Sunday.

Roy Perreault Lewiston Biddeford East Millinocket Art Descoteaux Augusta Lessard Century Club Portland Old Town Fairmount Hardware Bangor Presque Isle Rockets

Fumblitis Hammers Thornton in Season Opener

Thornton Academy drops opener to Sanford 52 25 as TA defense struggles with five fumbles three lost in Sanford touchdowns while sophomores and juniors gain experience. Butler Kallis Cote Shaffer Kimball Remick and McNabb factor in scoring with a late Thornton rally.

Maroon Gridiron Gladiators Thornton Academy Sanford Maroon Bill Pawiikowski Roland Cote Alan Kallis Mike Butler Kallis Thornton Dennis McNabb Howie Shaffer Shaffer Bob Kimball Butler Cote Kimball Frank Remick Paulikowski Dave Brian Callahan Jim Silcox Dennis Redskins Macoon Thornton Day Drouin Vachon Cseeee Charette Abbott

Yankees Sweep Indians to extend lead in pennant race

The New York Yankees swept a Sunday doubleheader from Cleveland 5-0 and 3-2 in 11 innings, extending their win streak over the Indians to nine and widening their AL lead over Baltimore. Mantle homered late in the second game as the Yanks won 11th-inning thriller. Dave Philley fueled Baltimore's win over Kansas City with a three-hit day including a homer.

Associated Press Indians New York Yankees Cleveland Tribe Cleveland Yanks Kansas City A’s Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Dave Philley San Francisco

Saucier Defends Bowling Title In Tight Nine-Pin Win

Don Saucier edged Tom LeBlanc 1138 to 1129 in the 20th Century lanes championship to defend his title. LeBlanc led late with consecutive 143s but faltered in the final games as Saucier stayed steady with frequent marks. Saucier totaled 225 bonus pins to LeBlanc’s 216 as the champion completed the event with scores above 100 in every game.

Don Saucier Twin City Tom LeBlanc Saucier LeBlanc T. LeBlanc

Agajanian Kicks Chargers To Victory Over Texans

Ben Agajanian 40, reactivated kicker, powered the Los Angeles Chargers to a 21 20 win over the Dallas Texans in AFL play. Kemp tied game with a 7 yard run and Ferguson 4 yard TD pass helped, while Spikes missed extra point loomed large. Other AFL results included Oilers over Raiders 37 22 and Titans over Bills 27 3.

Associated Press Ben Agajanian American Football League New Mexico Los Angeles Chargers Dallas Texans Agajanian Chargers Houston Oilers Oakland Raiders New York Titans Buffalo Bills Boby Mitchell Cleveland Chicago Bears Nick Pietrosante Detroit New York Green Bay Dallas Cowboys Bart Starr Paul Hornung Texans Dallas Jack Spikes Jack Kemp Howie Ferguson George Blanda Johnny Carson Houston

Baseball Scores and Schedule From A Busy Week

A roundup of game results and upcoming matchups includes New York beating Detroit 5 to 1 in 11 innings, Chicago 3, Baltimore 2, and Boston 7, Kansas City 4. Multiple rain delays and postponements noted with standings and city matchups. Also included is a brief historical remark about Patrick Henry on religion and personal Bible reflection.

Patrick Henry

Football game summary with scoring at Amergion Field

Sanford and Thornton games feature touchdowns by Sanford Kallis Butler Cote Shaffer Kimball and McNabb. Final periods show Thornton 66 and 25 while Sanford 61970 32. Substitutions include Waterhouse Dotter Horne Doiron Roberts Penney Ingle Thorn ton Brown Callahan Friedman Hyland Pelletier Sicard Tar box Tripp Sawyer. Referees Crozier Caminitti field judge Amergion.

Thornton Sanford Waterhouse Dotter Horne Doiron Roberts Penney Ingle Brown Callahan Friedman Hyland Pelletier Sicard Tarbox Tripp Sawyer Kallis Butler Cote Shaffer Kimball Dave McNabb Crozier Caminitti Amergion Dennis

Big Haystack Returns to Portland Card at Exposition Building

Maine wrestling fans preview a card highlighted by Haystack Muldoon making his Maine debut in a semifinal against two opponents in a 45 minute best of three falls. Pepper Gomez vs Charlie Roberson anchors the heavyweight clash while two California veterans open. A girls match is included with doors at 8 20 p m.

Portland Maine Exposition Building Haystack Calhoun Haystack Muldoon Arkansas Muldoon Pepper Gomez California Charlie ‘Big Daddy Roberson Baltimore Nick Valley Revere Billy Graham Halifax Joe Red) Sasso Boston College Beadman Chuck Montana Golden Boy Dupree Ronnie Hill

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