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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1959

Page

5

Rams Face Tough Schedule In Kennebunk Season Preview

Spirit runs high for the Rams as head coach Ken Parady eyes improvement after last year’s 3-5 record. Key opponents include Paris High, Biddeford, Bridgton, Old Orchard Beach, and Wells. Lineup features backfield hopefuls Cousens or Tanguy at fullback, Littlefield and Paulhus at halfback, Graham at quarterback, with Bergeron adding power. Injuries sideline Severance opener. veterans McLean, Stuart, and Lewin return. Rams open at home versus Train with eight-game slate ahead.

Kennebunk Ken Parady Rams Westbrook Somersworth N. H Parady Paris High School Bridgton High Old Orchard Beach Biddeferd High Neil Serpico Biddeford Don Littlefield David Paulhus Pete Graham Paul Bergeron Joel Severance Gary McLean Jim Stuart Dick Lewin Lewin Calvin Cook St. Ignatius Berwick Academy Bridgton Wells

Shower Given For Louise Huntress

A stork shower was held at Mrs. Ruth Scammon’s home in Saco for Louise Huntress of Dover New Hampshire. Attendees from the local area included Emma Field Janice Nunan Emily Keithly Janet Wood Helen Cole Ruth Scammon Helen Mahoney and Irma Leblanc. Guests also joined from Old Orchard Beach Everett Mass Dover Kennebunk and Westbrook with several others contributing but unable to attend.

Ruth Scammon North Street Saco Louise Huntress Dover N. H Old Orchard Beach Edna Patenaude Priscilla Martel Everett Mass Elsie Roomian Janice Louise Kennebunk Connie Lamontagne Westbrook Margaret Huntress Jane Nancy Jerry Collins Perley Ladd Alice Brouillard Annette Scammon

Sale of 26 Taylor Street Biddeford to Oscar Nolette

Real estate sold at 26 Taylor Street Biddeford owned by Eugene Rouillard through Felix T. Paul E and Carl F. Sheltra Realty to Oscar Nolette of Saco. The 119 story dwelling will be repaired by Mr and Mrs Nolette who will occupy the premises when finished.

Taylor Street Biddeford Eugene Rouillard Felix T. Paul E Carl F. Sheltra Oscar Nolette Saco

Colts Find New Quarterback After Exhibition Loss

The Baltimore Colts, 35-13 losers to Philadelphia, shifted focus to replacing Johnny Unitas with Ray Brown. Brown threw 16 of 33 for 199 yards and a TD, while Norm Van Brocklin praised the rookie passer. Giants plan injuries-led experimentation at fullback, Bears set Bukich as QB, and several trades and call-ups fuel early-season prep.

Associated Press Baltimore Colts Philadelphia Johnny Unitas Weeb Ewbank Ray Brown Baltimore Brown George Shaw New York Giants Ewbank Andy Nelson Mississippi Norm van Brocklin Eagle Colts Isings Giants Mel Triplett Phil King Jim Lee Howell Alex Webster Triplett King Chicago Bears Rudy Bukich Bears Cleveland Bukich Zeke Bratkowski Ed Brown Chicago Cardinals Ken Panfil Los Angeles Mac Lewis Iowa Darrel Brewster Pittsburgh Steelers Gern Nagler Green Bay Vince Lombardi Henry Jordan

Celtics Ready For Repeat Title Challenge Says Cousy

Boston star Bob Cousy declares the Celtics as strong as last year and warns rivals to watch out. He notes potential lineup questions including Gene Conley’s return and the possibility of Wilt Chamberlain joining Philadelphia, says his own forthcoming deal would make him the league’s highest paid player.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Assn Strast Cou Walter Brown Cousy Celtics Gene Conley Bill Russell Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Brown I Cousy

Local Driver Unhurt After Car Overturns on Route One

Richard Boisvert a 17 year old driver from Hills Beach escaped unharmed when his small foreign car rolled over on Route One near the Scarborough barracks after a pickup driven by Joseph Meehan of Providence attempted to pass. The truck struck the car causing it to leave the road and overturn. The car was badly damaged, while the truck had no reported damage.

Biddeford Richard Boisvert Hills Beach Scarborough Boisvert Joseph Meehan Providence R. I

Cardinal Lashes US Receptions at Coast Guard Academy

Cardinal Spellman denounces Soviet saboteurs and propaganda during a Sunday talk at the U S Coast Guard Academy in New London Conn. He warns that saboteurs arrive on jet airliners but says their real targets are the mind and conscience of America.

New London Conn Nikita Khrushchev Spellman U. S. Coast Guard Academy America

Braves Gain Ground On Giants After 4-1 Dodgers Win

The Milwaukee Braves moved to within one game of the San Francisco Giants after a 4-1 win over Los Angeles. Don McMahon saved the victory as Bob Bunne was unable to finish, while the Reds beat the Giants 4-1 in another league game. Cleveland and Boston also won, tightening the pennant race with 11 games left for the top contenders.

Braves Phillies Giants Dodgers Don McMahon Milwaukee Bob Bunl Dodger Los Angeles Wally Moon Fred Taney

Competition Opens Wide For Bruins Berth Contenders

Boston Bruins coach Milt Schmidt says the only certainty is the Uke line of Horvath Stasiuk Bucyk. Fifty three players compete for spots after last season ended second in the NHL but ousted by Toronto in the playoffs. Mackell faces uncertainty as McKenney and Toppazzini flank him with Mikoski rotating in.

Boston Milt Schmidt Boston Bruins Bronco Horvath Vic Stasiuk Johnny Bucyk Bruins Toronto Schmidt Akes Garden Fleming Mackell Don McKenney Jerry Toppazzini Ick Mikoski Detroit Mackell Ken Yackel Rudy Panagabko Providence McKenney

Portland University breaks ground on new multi purpose building

Ground was broken yesterday for a million dollar multi purpose building at the University of Maine in Portland. The three story structure will house classrooms a dense and a library and is expected to be completed in the fall of 1960. Within three or four years UPM hopes to add three more classroom buildings and a gymnasium.

Portland University of Maine UPM

Booming High School Gridiron Opens Seasons Across York County

St Louis Eagles and Thornton start football campaigns as Naval Retraining Command of Kittery leads York county softball at Biddeford Memorial Field. St Louis wins 13-6 over Edward Little, while Rumford, Sanford and Biddeford prep squads show strong starts. Team rosters include detailed class year distributions and promising freshmen pools.

St. Louis Thornton Naval Kittery York County Biddeford Memorial Field Springvale Bob Cote St. Louis Eagles Edward Little Auburn Eagle Biddeford High School Stephens Maye Alumni Field Rumford Bangor Spirit Paul Therrien Sanford Rippington Academy Ray Desmarais Tony Bahros Maroon and Gold Redskins Eagles Maroon C. K. Burns grammar _s

Mahoney Hits First Major League Homer For Red Sox

Red Sox rookie Jim Mahoney breaks the good field no hit label with a three run homer off Turk Lown. He also contributed two hits in 19 at bats and played short in late innings. Boston cuts Chicago lead to 4 2 games as Cleveland defeats New York 8 5.

Boston Red Sox Jim Mahoney Chicago Itcker Turk Lown Frostedston Yester Mahoney Hawthorne N.J Minneapolis Don Buddin Ted Williams Nellie Fox Jackie Jensen Frank Mahone Cleveland New York Indians Tom Brewer Jim Grant Billy Monbouquette

Indians Not Ready to Concede Pennant Hope Despite Losses

After Cleveland split with New York and Chicago won again, manager Joe Ordon insisted the Indians still have a chance. With nine Chicago games left against top clubs and ten for Cleveland, the White Sox would clinch with six wins in any combination, while Cleveland’s remaining schedule features mostly lower-ranked teams. In other AL action, Washington blanked Detroit and Baltimore beat Kansas City. Milwaukee closed the NL gap at one game behind San Francisco as Cincinnati beat the Giants 4-1. Bill Monbouquette won in Boston’s 7th victory, Cal McLish shined for Cleveland, and Jim Lemon hit his 32nd homer for Washington.

Land Chicago New York Boston White Sox Washington Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Associated Press Cleveland Indians Yankee Stadium Joe Ordon Indians Yankees Cleveland Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Giants Dick Donovan Red Sox Frank Malzone Ted Williams Gene Stephens Bill Monbouquette Cal McLish McLish Ray Webster Jim Lemon Truman Clevenger Tigers Bob Nieman al Grunwald Hector Brown

San Diego man confesses to murder in drunken dispute

David Watson Steward, 32, a cook, told police he smothered Thelma Stowe Townsend on August 29 after an argument during a drinking bout. He said he confessed Sunday because he could not sleep since her death and was booked on suspicion of murder.

San Diego Calif Thelma Stowe Townsend David Watson Steward

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