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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1959

Page

5

White Sox Clinch AL Pennant in Dramatic Victory

The Chicago White Sox clinched the American League pennant with a 4 2 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland. Luis Aparicio and Billy Goodman delivered key doubles while Al Smith and Jim Rivera hit consecutive sixth inning homers. Veteran pitchers Early Wynn Bob Shaw and Gerry Staley secured the win, ending 40 years without the AL title as the Sox opened the World Series in Chicago next week.

Associated Press White Sox Indians Cleveland Chicago Luis Aparacio Billy Goodman al Smith Jim Rivera Early Wynn Ng Bob Shaw Gerry Staley

Stolen Sign Dooms Giants As Cubs Win 5 4

George Altman hit a two run homer after Alvin Dark sign-stealing to give the Chicago Cubs a 5 4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Altman connected with two out in the ninth off Sam Jones to ruin SF pennant hopes, leaving the Giants slimly alive but needing four wins and both Milwaukee and Los Angeles to falter. Manager Bill Rigney spoke briefly, saying the team must win the rest.

Chicago San Francisco Giants Giants George Altman Chicago Cubs Altman Alvin Dark Sam Jones San Francisco Jones Cub Milwaukee Los Angeles Bill Rigney Hank Aaron Haddix Cardinals Dodgers Frank Howard Larry Jackson

Principal minerals of Israel listed as limestone gypsum and more

The principal minerals of Israel include limestone sulphur rock salt gypsum and sandstones. This summary notes key materials and their mineral class, highlighting limestone and gypsum among the dominant resources.

Israel

Area Grid Teams Brace for Rugged Weekend Schedule

Old Orchard Beach throttled Morse 37 0 in the opener while Thornton Academy tied South Portland 20 20. Kennebunk Wells St Louis faltered as Biddeford and St Ignatius build momentum. Paris and Traip clashed with Kennebunk, St Louis saw a 17 game streak end, Cheverus fell to Edward Little 21 13.

Old Orchard Beach Joe Regina Old Orchard Beach Seagulls Morse High School of Bath Thornton Academy South Portland Kennebunk Wells St. Louis Stephens Eagles Traip Academy St. Ignatius Biddeford High School Waterhouse Field Neil Serpico Biddeford Biddeford High Tigers Seagulls Old Orchard Panthers George Hogan Morse Eagle Lewiston Bryce Milne Academy Tom Eldridge Thornton Traip John Ritch Paris High School Ken Parady Johnny Hayes Warriors

Maine Horses Favored In Rochester Feature Race

Rochester New Hampshire harness racing night features Wells owned Lee Chip against Gorham owned Merry Ensign in a five horse field. Merry Ensign set 2 06 pace last week while Lee Chip holds Hinsdale track mark 2 04 3 5 and drew the four post. Dewey Holmes J H Attorney Maine entries and Leo Sabourin debut highlight the program with races One through Eight listing pacers trotters and eligibles.

Rochester N. H Fair Lee Chip Pick Charles Lord Hinsdale Dewey Holmes J. H. Attorney Leo Sabourin Biddeford Chief Rabban Tru K P@ola E. Gilman Riot Happiness N. Reyne Chieff Rabban L. Sabourin Cardinal R. Smith Hay Alden P. Hill Shadydale Coquet F. Bury the Patriot A. Clark Hal Light W. Watts Muriel Seniah Logan Venado Sivret Jane Oak R. Wescomb Stubby H. F. Chase Lafrance Hanover R. We Tro K Lib Lybrook C. Day Farley Hanover H. Scott Rugged Guy D. Buswell Red Gal H. D Wolfe, Sr Paula Scott G. Reed Michael Meaka W. Pease Ladies Lord H. Bon Senator Fingo Lord and Master B. Smith Kaka Hanoer Scann's Will J. W. Pick R. Watson A. Nason Merry Ensign F. Woodbury Jarretown Betty J. Johnston Niagara Flash Sturdy Squaw Beyond Ester Mae T. Sullivan Crazy Legs W. Collins Casa My Dea Lady W. Philbury White Foot Magic Lad

Pepperell Men's Lane League to Field 8 Teams

The Pepperell Manufacturing Company Men's First Shift bowling league begins its 1959 60 campaign at 20th Century Lanes Thursday at 6 30 PM. Eight five man teams and a 472 team average are planned with openings on some teams. Defending champions are the Regular Pepperell team.

Pepperell Manufacturing Company Raymond Gendron Robert Monder Pepperell Gendron Mondor

Pepperell Mills Bowling Loop Begins at Pastime Lanes

Pepperell Mills launches girls bowling leagues at Pastime lanes starting Thursday with afternoon 12:30 pm and evening 6:15 pm groups. Openings remain for unaffiliated players. Evening roster includes Laurette Oliver Jean Bissaillon Jackie Ouellette Rose Johnston Anna Courtois Terry Till Irene Cyr Flo Labbe Dolly Nolette Shirley Gerry Ethel Gaudet Georgie Noble.

Pepperell Manufacturing Company Laurette Oliver Jean Bissaillon Jackie Ouellette Rose Johnston Anna Courtois Terry Till Irene Cyr Flo Labbe Dolly Nolette Shirley Gerry Ethel Gaudet Georgie Noble Pepperell Mills

Ingo Patterson Rematch Set for Next June in Philadelphia

The planned heavyweight title rematch between champion Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson is slated for June 7 at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium, contingent on the New York State Athletic Commission and Pennsylvania PSC investigations clearing the promotional angles from last June. Johansson signed last August 25 to defend the title in a return bout with Patterson, with the U S venue window set between March 1 and June 15.

Philadelphia Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Municipal Stadium Associated Press Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Vincent Vellela Vellela Rosensohn Enterprises Inc Johansson Patterson New York State Athletic Commission Pennsylvania State Athletic Commissions United States

Little Lane Loop To Start Soon

The third season of organized Little Bowling League action begins at Pastime Bowling Center for boys ages 9 to 12 from Biddeford Saco. Registration runs Saturday at 9 a.m. to Wednesday. birth certificates are required. Last year 180 boysbowled in six leagues. this year registration is expected to exceed that.

Biddeford - Saco Little Bowling League Chris Anton Little

Four Teams Vie For NL Flag In Tight Finish

The Associated Press recounts a four-team NL pennant race with four games left. Braves lead after beating Pirates while Dodgers fall from tied, Cardinals rally, and Giants slide as San Francisco drops two games back. White Sox clinch AL title.

Associated Press St. Louis Milwaukee Dodgers Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Braves Los Angeles San Francisco Cubs Philadelphia Cients Louis Chicago White Sox

Red Sox Edge Orioles In Bid For Fifth Place

Boston seeks a share of fifth in the American League by beating Baltimore in the final meeting of the year. Pete Runnels starred with a triple and the decisive defensive play at first to foil a big Orioles threat, while Frank Sullivan earned the win. Geiger hit his 11th homer as Boston built a 3-1 lead, and Freddie B. Leach was noted to join the club.

Boston Boston Red Sox Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Pete Runnels Brooks Robinson Bob Boyd Gus Triandos Jerry Adair Adair Dick Gernert Hoyt Wilhelm Sullivan al Pilarcik Frank Malzone Wilhelm Triandos Gary Geiger Massachusetts National Guard Foster Furcolo Russell Sharman Bart Leach University of Pennsylvania

LSU and Oklahoma Favored In College Football Play

AP previews this weekend's college games with LSU favored to beat Texas Christian and Oklahoma seen as the choice over Northwestern. Other picks include USC over Pittsburgh, Princeton over Rutgers, Notre Dame over North Carolina, and Wyoming over Air Force, among several matchups.

LSU Oklahoma New York Nikita Khrushchev Louisiana State Texas Christian Louisiana Tigers Billy Cannon Texas Northwestern Big Ten Southern California Pittsom Princeton Rutgers Onn California Syracuse Kansas Wisconsin Stanford Dale Hackbart Badger Auburn Tennessee Billy Majors Vols Notre Dame North Carolina George Izo Monty Stickles Jack Cummings Indiana Illinois Hoosiers Maryland Rene Ramirez Wyoming Air Force Falcons

Rory Calhoun to Meet Ellis in 10-Rounder

Veteran Rory Calhoun of White Plains New York faces Rudy Ellis of South Haven Michigan in a 10 round middleweight bout at Chicago Stadium tonight. Ellis 23, arrives off a knockout win over Bobby Boyd and seeks a stepping stone victory. The national ABC telecast begins at 9 p.m. EST.

Chicago Rory Calhoun White Plains N. Y Rudy Ellis South Have Mich Chicago Stadium Ellis Bobby Boyd Calhoun

Cubs Clinch Fifth as Giants Lose Lead in Late Rally

The Cubs won to move into fifth place while Cincinnati dropped to sixth after a doubleheader loss in Philadelphia 3-1 and 3-2. Don Elston earned the win in relief, coming in during a two-run eighth inning as New York, Detroit, Boston and others won their AL games.

Don Elston Giants Cubs Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Washington Detroit Kansas City Boston Baltimore

Two Celtics Hurt In Scrimmage

Wellesley Massachusetts Bil Russell and Bill Sharman suffered minor injuries during the Boston Celtics first intrasquad scrimmage of the fall season.

Wellesley Mass Bil Russell Bill Sharman Boston Celtics

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