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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1967

Page

6

Sixers sweep Celtics to take 3 0 lead in playoffs

Philadelphia beat Boston 115 104 to stretch their series edge to 3 0 in the Eastern Division best of seven. Wilt Chamberlain posted 41 rebounds, a playoff record, while Red Auerbach criticized late game tactics and Al Hannum defended the team saying they do not fake injuries. Russell led the Celtics with 33 points.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Celtics Red Auerbach Boston 76Ers Al‘ex Hannum Hannum Associated Pri

Orioles Poised For Repeat Pennant Run In 1966

Baltimore appears loaded with power and depth led by Frank and Brooks Robinsons along with Boog Powell. The staff could suffer if Palmer Bunker or Barber struggle while Tom Phoebus joins the rotation. Detroit Minnesota Chicago Cleveland California Kansas City are listed as closest rivals in the 1966 outlook.

Associated Press NEW York Baltimore Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Hank Bauer Orioles Bauer Detroit Tigers Dean Chance Twins Bob Allison Chicago Cleveland California New York Yankees Kansas City Boston Washington Minnesota Jim Palmer Wally Bunker Steve Barber Tom Phoebus Frank Robinson Brooks Robinson Boog Powell Curt Blefary Andy Etchebarren Stu Miller Eddie Fisher Moe Drabowsky Mayo Smith Johnny Sain Joe Sparma Sam Denny McLain Earl Wilson Mickey Lolich Dick McAuliffe al Kaline Willie Horton Jim Northrup Chance Jim Kaat Jim Perry Jim Grant Dave Boswell Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Sam Mele

Aqueduct Race Track Closes Amid Payout Dispute

New York Aqueduct race track shuts for two days cutting state revenue by about 690000. Horsemen refuse entries after Assembly fails to pass a 3.5 million purse bill backed by Gov Rockefeller. Speaker Travia resists funds, citing needs elsewhere. Trainers note rising costs since 21 years ago.

New York Aqueduct Race Track State of State Assembly Anthony Travia Assembly Rules Committee Nelson A. Rockefeller Senate Travia Rockefeller Hirsch Jacobs Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Eddie Neley Ilc Phipps Ogden Phipps

Hart Council Bowling League Rolloff Set at 6 30 P M

Hart bowling league hosts its annual handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes this evening at 6 30 with 30 entrants. Top handicappers include Ray Gendron and Leo Laverriere of the Giants. final averages and handicaps listed for each bowler.

Knights of Columbus Hart Bowling League Ray Gendron Leo Laverriere The Giants L. Laverriere J. Letourneau H. Paul N. Moulton C. Martel R. Petit R. Caron H. Neault A. Beaulieu D. Linscott M. Letarte R. Loranger A. LeBlond T. Fleurant R. Boldue E. LeBlond Bob Gendron F. Turcotte M. Joy S. Buzzell C. Mercier A. Bergeron M. Collette B. Desmarais W. Clark A. Payheur P. Remillard

Top Officers Named By Association

Officers were elected at the Biddeford Athletic Association annual meeting held at Biddeford High School. President Davi Twomey, First Vice President Earl Goodwin, Second Vice President Robert Lavigne, Recording Secretary Mrs Norm Lavigne, publicity chairman, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Pauline Chenard, and Treasurer Leon Haines were chosen. A planned Athletic Night for area high school students and repairs to the Waterhouse Field concession stand were discussed. The next meeting is set for May 10 at Biddeford High School.

Biddeford Athletic Association Biddeford High School Davi Twomey Earl Goodwin Vic Robert Lavigne Norm Lavigne Pauline Chenard Leon Haines Waterhou Field Biddeford

East Biddeford II Meeting Scheduled

East Biddeford Little League officials managers coaches and umpires will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce offices Journal Building. Ed Mevers said the season schedule equipment needs and opening day prep will be discussed new umpire candidates and helpers are welcome.

East Biddeford Chamber of Commerce Journal Building Ed Mevers Mevers

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Friday Schedule

Results from Wednesdays exhibition games include Detroit 7 Kansas City 6 Atlanta 4 Minnesota 3 Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 0 in 12 innings Washington 5 Boston 1 Houston 10 Los Angeles 3 San Francisco 6 Cleveland 5 10 innings Chicago N 10 California 10 tie game called nine innings Baltimore 5 New York A 3 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4 Fridays games list matchups across Atlanta Cincinnati New York Baltimore St Louis Washington Chicago N Chicago A Houston New York A Los Angeles Kansas City San Francisco California Boston Detroit at Winter Haven Also boxing results New York Baerga 134 outpoints Jose Colon 134 New York TOKYO Mitsunori Seki 129 knocked out Jessie De Valle Philippines 7.

Associated Press Detroit Kansas City Atlanta Minnesota Cincinnati Pittsburgh Washington Boston Houston Los Angeles San Francisco Cleveland Chicago California Baltimore New York St. Louis Philadelphia Shreveport Jacksonville Richmond Winterhaven Victor Baerga Brooklyn N.Y Jose Colon Tokyo Mitsunori Seki Jessie de Valle Philippines Baltimore Orioles Steve Barber Rochester Orioles Barber New York Yankees Mel Stot‘demyre Yanks Ken Henderson Bob Aspromonte Doug Camilli Jim Northrup Northrup Tigers Rich Rollins Twins Lee May Billy McCool Reds Woody Fryman Pirates Rich Allen Bob Uecker Phils

Estelle Harper Wins Ladies Lane Diadem at Twin City Lanes

Estelle Harper regains the ladies bowling crown by defeating Mrs Shirley Myers of Saco by 83 pins at Twin City Lanes. Myers second-half score 981, Harper 971. Myers led by 93 in the second half but Harper recovered, tallying 971 for her win while Myers posted 981.

Estelle Harper Twin City Shirley Myers Saco Strik Mrs. Myers Gare E. Harper S. Myers

Bing Named Rookie of the Year For Pistons

Detroit guard Dave Bing won the NBA Rookie of the Year award after a standout season with the Pistons. He captured 74 of 90 votes, finishing as the league’s fifth highest rookie scorer with 2,601 points and leading Detroit in assists.

Detroit Dave Bing Detroit Pistons Rook National Basketball Association Syracuse Bing NBA Rankin

Red Sox struggle in spring training as stretch run looms

Boston opens a three game slate against Detroit at Lakeland after a wobbly stretch in exhibition games. Gary Waslewski faltered in relief as Jim Lonborg and George Thomas homered, while Carl Yastrzemski sat with a back issue and roster moves eyed to reach 28 players for opening day.

Red Sox Boston Pittsburgh Pirates Washington Senators Gary Waslewski Tony Conigliaro Mike Andrews Senators Jim Lonborg Chicago White Sox Fenway Park Ken McMullen George Thomas Washington Pete Fichert Waslewski Toronto Weslewski Jerry Stephenson Galen Cisco Dan Osinski al Lehrer Andrews Carl Yastrzemski Buddy Leroux Yastroemski

Rabbit care and pet safety guidance in brief

Practical tips on handling rabbits, sanitation, and diet to extend life. Notes on housing, picking up correctly, and avoiding ear handling. Addresses dog chewing, mineral deficiencies, parakeet molting, and pigeonkeeping as pets with caution. Includes a Q A on small mammal the shrew as the smallest mammal.

Gary Player struggles with drive amid Masters scene

Gary Player, once a dominant force with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, says his competitive fire has dwindled. He explains retirement altered his outlook as he tees off at Augusta, with Palmer and Nicklaus as co favorites in a field of 83.

Augusta Gary Player Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary St. Louis Kel Nagle Palmer Nicklaus Augusta National Doug Sanders Billy Casper Gay Brewer Julius Boros

Maine Lawmaker Talks Unicameral Plan At York County Meet

State Rep. Nicholas Danton of Old Orchard Beach outlines his unicameral legislature proposal LD 154 at a York County branch meeting of the Myn Association of Uni. The event April 10 at 3 p.m. in Thornton Academy Saco hall invites local government students and area high schools and St Francis College to hear his views. Danton serves a second term in the Maine House and is an attorney and restaurateur.

Nicholas Danton Old Orchard Beach Maine York Count Myn Association of Uni “Nn Mi Won Ture Thornton Academy Saco St. Francis College Danton L. D Masine House of Representative Old Orchard

Beach AAUW Meeting At Thornton Academy

A general AAUW meeting will be held at 1 30 p m at Thornton Academy with Mrs Roger Gay president conducting the session.

Hockey Semifinals Open With Two First Games

The NHL Stanley Cup semifinals begin with Toronto at Chicago and New York at Montreal as the first games of the best-of-seven series. Insects are noted as ancient flyers by National Geographic, airborne for about 200 million years.

TUE Associated Press Toronto Chicago New York Montreal National Geographic

Stanley Cup playoffs open as Hawks face Maple Leafs and Canadiens meet Rangers

The Stanley Cup semifinals begin with Chicago hosting Toronto while Montreal defends the title against New York. Bobby Hull may play for Chicago after knee ligament injury, and Toronto misses goalie Johnny Bower due to a split finger.

Associated Press Chicago Montreal Black Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Bobby Hull Hull Toronto Johnny Bower Bower Leafs Terry Sancehuk Bruce Gamble

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