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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1959

Page

5

Seagull's Hogan Takes Early Lead In Scoring

George Hogan of Seagulls leads local schools in scoring after two weeks with 18 points from three rushing TDs against Morse. Captain Ken Lane of Thornton Academy follows with two TDs vs South Portland. Eight players from St Louis, Thornton, Old Orchard Beach and Wells tied on one TD each, including a 97 yard punt return by Roland Deschambeault.

George Hogan Fleet Old Orchard Beach Biddeford High School Hogan Seagulls Morse Capt Ken Lane Thornton Academy South Portland Lane St. Louis Thornton Old Orchard Beach Wells Roland Deschambeault Edward Little

Sixty Register For Lassies Bowling League

Sixty girls aged nine to 12 have signed up for the Little Lassies bowling league at 20th Century Lanes. An instruction and practice session led by Doris and Nick Gillis will be held Saturday at 9:30 open to the public. Birth certificates required for new registrants. final deadline Friday. league to start within two weeks with no registration fee.

Doris Nick Gillis Twin Cities 20Th Century

Sportsmen Of Two Counties Hold Meeting

Members of the Associated Sportsmen's clubs of York and Cumberland counties met with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Game officials at Stickney Lodge, Lyman, to discuss hunting and fishing. Speakers included Roland Cobb, Gerry Wade, Lawrence Decker, Russell De Garmo, Lyndon Bond, and Carl Fenderson. The three hour session included a Q and A. It was disclosed that salmon stocks are insufficient to stock every water, so efforts will target waters with the biggest yield. Elmer Ingraham noted wage and vehicle gains for wardens and a fall training program. The meeting aimed to foster closer understanding between sportsmen and the Game Department.

Associated Sportsmen's Clubs York Cumberland Counties Maine Elmer Ingraham Department of Inland Fisheries and Game

Butter or Margarine in Vanilla Cookies Debate

A discussion on when to use vegetable shortening or butter or margarine in cookies. Shortening suits molasses and peanut butter cookies while margarine can enhance vanilla cookies for flavor.

It Is Tonight for White Sox Pennant Bid at Cleveland

The Chicago White Sox face the Cleveland Indians in a must win game to secure the American League pennant. Early Wynn will pitch for Chicago against Jim Perry as the Sox chase a decisive victory that could end 40 years without a title.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians White Sox Detroit Tigers Chicago Kansas City A’s Early Wynn Joe Gordon Jim ‘Perry Gordon Frank Lane

Mathews Leads Braves in NL Tie as Spahn Wins 20th

Ed Mathews belts five home runs across four games to share the major league home run lead with 43 and drives in five in an 8 6 win over the Pirates. Warren Spahn collects his 20th victory in a 15 year career as Milwaukee moves into a tie atop the National League standings with the Dodgers and Giants within reach with five games left. The article also lists horse races and pacing events with multiple entries and participants.

White Sox Cleveland Indians Chicago Milwaukee Los Angeles Pittsburgh Warren Spahn Ed Mathews Chiny Cubs St. Louis Associated Press Braves Mathews Pirates Warren the Wonder San Francisco Giants Juan Pizarro Harvey Haddix Dodgers Sandy Koufax Danny McDevitt Larry Jackson Giants Jack Sanford Cubs Art Ceccarelli Ernie Banks Bennie Daniels Bucs Spahn Don McMahon Don Hoak

Maroon Cross Country Opens Season Friday at Home

Thornton academy 1959 cross country team begins with a quadrangular meet Friday hosting Cheverus South Portland and Westbrook on a new 2.2 mile course. New coach Dick Beaumont notes the course unfinished but usable with seven returning veterans and nine freshmen. Captain Buster Strout leads a squad including Ed LeBlanc Marty Sheehan Ernie Courtois Gil Seavers Dick Belanger and John Parola. Freshmen include Andy Kochis Richard Parola Emerson Ambroy Chuck Clark Peter Atwatter Joseph Labbe John Cole Glenn Atter Reynald Quellette. Gene Cole is manager. Tentative six meet card lists Oct 2 Cheverus Morse Deering Oct 9 Portland Cheverus Oct 16 Portland Morse South Portland Oct 23 MVC championships site TBA Oct 29 Bowdoin State meet.

Thornton Academy Cheverus South Portland Westbrook Thornton Dick Beaumont Beaumont Buster Strout Ed LeBlanc Marty Sheehan Ernie Courtois Gil Seavers Dick Belanger John Parola Andy Kochis Richard Parola Emerson Ambroy Chuck Clark Peter Atwatter Joseph Labbe John Cole Glenn Atter Reynald Quellette Gene Cole Berwick Kennebunk Wells Biddeford South Portand Westbrook Morse Deering Portland Southwest Maine Bowdoin

TWUA-CIO Lane Loop Opens With Six Teams

The TWUA-CIO league began at Pastime Lanes with six teams and will expand to eight next week as Pioneers and Rockets were unavailable at start. Arthur Rizas elected chairman and treasurer, Paul Lamontagne named scorekeeper. Banquet and prizes planned as in prior seasons. early standings and individual records noted for Purple Passions and others.

Twua-Cio Pioneers and Rockets Arthur Rizas Paul Lamontagne Cudekers Inemics Purple Passions Ioenunens ME Sg. Icaenesks Pine Sc Ddac Siniis Jets Beanmeee Basssenee Iiss P. Letourneau A. Rizas

Skipper Cautions Rams Against Rough Playing

Los Angeles coach Sid Gillman condemned rough play after the Rams edged the Philadelphia Eagles 31-28 in an NFL exhibition. He cited penalties and a postgame brawl between Les Richter and Bob Pelligrini, with Don Burroughs ejected. Weeb Ewbank discussed Colts losses and readiness ahead of the Lions opener. Steelers’ Jack Butler may miss Cleveland debut. Browns cut two rookies. Green Bay waives Ed Buckingham and Tom Braatz. San Francisco waives Paul Lowe.

Associated Press Los Angeles Sid Gillman Rams Philadelphia Gillman Ram Les Richter Eagle Bob Pelligrini Richter Pelligrini Don Burroughs Weeb Ewgank Baltimore Colts Colts Chicago Cardinals Lions Baltimore Detroit Pittsburgh Jack Butler Steelers Cleveland Butler Browns Farrell Funston College of the Pacific Dick Lebeau Ohio State Green Bay Ed Buckingham Minnesota Tom Braatz Marquette San Francisco Paul Lowe Oregon State 49Ers

Trotters Pacers at Cold Spring Park Rochester NH

Tonight’s racing card lists Race One a Pace Class D with $300 prize. Starters include Minn thee One Wie Bay State Helen Sir Michael Woosie’s Baby and several others with eligible contenders shown. Race Two features Runny Mede Viola Single Abbedalke Swansoar Wil and more in a Pace Class D $300 event with listed participants.

Cold Spring Park Rochester N. H Wie Bay State Helen F. Woodbury Sir Michael J. Pamiesor Woosie G. Reed Lesabel R. Smith Volo Maine V. Nason Brook K. Beach Marcha Mite P. Battis Abbie Dillard D. Martin My Dear Lady Mede Viola R. Gartley Abbedalke W. Collins Cmith

TA Gridiron Player Injured In Practice

Paul Carter a Thornton Academy freshman football player was under observation at Webber hospital this morning for possible back injuries from yesterday practice. Carter of 38 Bradley Street Saco rests comfortably as hospital authorities report.

Paul Carter Thornton Academy Webber Hospital Carter Bradley Street Saco

Hoyt Wilhelm Faces Red Sox In Fenway Night Game

Hoyt Wilhelm will throw his knuckleball against the Boston Red Sox tonight as Baltimore pursues a late-season push. Boston holds a 12-8 edge over Baltimore with two games left. Frank Sullivan opposes Wilhelm, and Massachusetts Night at Fenway includes Gov. Furcolo swearing in Gary Geiger.

Boston Baltimore Hoyt Wilhelm Boston Red Sox Fenway Flock Yankees Sox Orioles New York Detroit Kansas City Washington Red Sox Chicago Cleveland Wilhelm Frank Sullivan Massachusetts Fenway Park National Guard Gary Geiger Foster Furcolo Gene Stephens Casey Stengel Boston Writers Stephens Stengel Stevie Old Boy

Major League batting and pitching leaders in the AL and NL

Detroit stars dominate AL batting led by Kuenn .356 and Kaline .325 with 192 hits and 40 doubles. Colavito tops RBIs at 108 and 41 homers. In NL, Aaron leads at bats and hits, Pinson stars in runs and doubles, Banks and Mathews share home runs, and Drysdale tops strikeouts. Also notes blocking practice at the academy yesterday afternoon.

Associated Press Kuenn Detroit Kaline Yost Mantle New York Colavito Cleveland Jensen Boston Fox Chicago Allison Washington McDougald Killebrew Aaron Milwaukee Cunningham St. Louis Pinson Cincinnati San Francisco Banks Robinson Moon Los Angeles Neal White Mathews Mays T. Taylor Gilliam Pittsburgh Law Drysdale S. Jones

Celtics Have Ten Slots For 17 Contenders

Boston AP report says 17 players vie for 10 spots with additions Joe Liebler and Jay Manning joining a group that includes Bart Leach John Richter Maurice King Gene Brown and Gene Guarilla as the defending NBA champions open practice sessions yesterday.

Boston Boston Celtics Joe Liebler Jay Manning Liebler Holy Cross Togo Palazzi Tommy Heinsohn Manning George Washington Hudson Mass Gene Conley Celts Bart Leach John Richter Maurice King Gene

Fifty Pound Squash Grows In Hundred Days

Ernest Paquet of Biddeford grew a 12.5 pound squash in about 100 days. Seeded last May, planted mid June, vines reached two and a half feet by July. A hot spell stretched them to six to eight feet, first squash appeared in mid July, by September reached 26 inches long with a 46 inch circumference.

Ernest Paquet Harrison Avenue Biddeford Paquet

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