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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1967

Page

6

Celtics Rally Feeds Hopes In Game Five Feud

Boston fans roar as Sam Jones and John Havlicek push the Celtics to a 121-117 win over the 76ers to avoid a sweep in the Eastern Division final. Philadelphia leads 3-1 and guards face police protection amid tense mood before a Tuesday return to Philly.

Boston Alex Hannum Celtics Hannum Philadelphia 76Ers 76Ers Philadelphia Philly Hal Greer Boston Garden Sam Jones John Havlicek Jones Bill Russell

Johnson doubtful starter as baseball season opens in Washington

President Johnson may throw the ceremonial first pitch as the Senators host the Yankees in Washington marking the season opener. In Cincinnati the Dodgers face the Reds with Sandy Koufax absent due to arthritis and Bob Miller starting for the Dodgers.

Associated Press Washington Cincinnati Senators New York Yankees Johnson Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Dodgers Koufax Bob Miller Jim Maloney Pete Richert Mel Stottlemyre

Bowling Teams Sweep At 20th Century Lanes In Dual Matches

In a WMBPA ladies league match at 20th Century Lanes the Bowlerettes won all 8 points over Congress Square with a 1471 to 1404 total led by Ruth Strickland 304 and Ruth Foster 293. In the men’s Class A league the 20th Century Bombers lost 1587 to 1542 to Colonial of Westbrook, Rene Menard 337 and Herve Paul 319 leading the Bombers while Al Lefebvre 324 topped Colonial.

Congress Square Ruth Strickland Ruth Foster Colonial of Westbrook Bombers Colonial Rene Menard Herve Paul al Lefebvre R. Smith A. Cunningham B. Smith R. Foster P. Kinney R. Torangean A. Lefebvre R. Wescott G. Merrill N. Jewell L. Morin D. Raybine R. Menard H. Paul C. Gillis

Holy Name League Sets Lane Rolloff

Leo Blanchette of Boston College leads the Holy Name League with a 103 average and will head the handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes tonight at 7 with 25 bonus pins. Duke Dupre of St. Marys follows with a 102 average and 30 bonus pins amid a list of league averages and handicaps.

Leo Blanchette Boston College Aee Duke Dupre St. Mary’s Johnson Yaw Morton Judge Watson Leblanc Cochrane Auger Parenteau Gilstorf Gilmer Chenard Regan Minuitti Beaudry Wiggin Dubreuil Roberge Zuke Tardiff Laverriere Kelley Descoteau Bois Ladakakos Reed Metayer Muise

West Biddeford II Meeting Scheduled

Michael E Bergeron president of the West Biddeford Little League said league officials coaches and umpires will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Biddeford City Building to discuss the season

Michael E. Bergeron West Biddeford Little League Biddeford

St Louis tops San Francisco in tight playoff clash

In the NBA division finals St Louis defeated San Francisco 109 to 104 to even the best-of-7 at 2-2. In the Eastern Division Boston downed Philadelphia 121 to 117 while Philadelphia leads the series 3-1.

Sam Russell Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Luke Jackson Greer Jackson Wayne Embry Embry Boston San Francisco 76Ers Warriors St. Louis Rick Barry Bill Sharman Barry Associated Press National Basketball Association

Racing Strike Grounds Aqueduct Fifth Day

No racing at Aqueduct for the fifth straight day due to a horsemen strike over purse money. Gotham Mile prospects cited include Da Mascus Reflected Glory Dr Fager and Successor with Brunch Disciplinarian and Nehocs Bullet also listed. Monitor Cool Reception Field Master and others highlighted for Derby hopes across Oaklawn Gulfstream Golden Gate Pimlico and Keeneland events.

Associated Press Aqueduct New York City Damascus Dr. Fager Gotham Brunch Nehoc Bullet Ruben Monitor Churchill Downs Clairbourne Farm Cool Reception Field Master J. Hal Seley Proud Land Golden Gate Fields Bill Mahomney Kahl Kabee Moccasin Keeneland Mansa Pimlico Fighting Steve New England Breeders Lincoln Downs

CARE relief work described by Louise Morse in Saco lecture

Mrs Louise H Morse of Newbury Mass spoke at Fairfield School Saco as unofficial CARE representative. She described CARE aid in Greece and a charity hospital in Old Jerusalem Jordan funded partly by CARE. The final program April 18 features Alvah W Sanborn with Wings of the Wild film.

Louise H. Morse Newbury Mass Fairfield School Saco Care Relief Sweetser Saco Provident Association Morse Greece Old Jerusalem Jordan Paul K. Weimer Alvah W. Sanborn Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Lenox

Leafs Gain Edge in NHL Semi by Surprising Win

Punch Imlach praised Toronto's 3-1 victory over Chicago to even the best-of-seven semifinal at one game each. Pete Stemkowski and Dave Keon scored, George Armstrong added a power-play strike, while Stan Mikita ruined a shutout late for the Black Hawks.

Chicago Imlach Toronto’ ‘Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks Hawks Leafs Toronto Leaf Pete Stemkowski Dave Keon George Armstrong Stan Mikita Terry Sawchuk Hawk Billy Reay Eric Nesterenko Sawchuk Nester Reay Bobby Hull Golden Jet Doug Mohns

Brewer Breaks Masters Drought In 31st Tournament Victory

Bobby Brewer defied the odds with a five under par 67 to win the Masters in Augusta, ending the reign of Nicklaus Palmer and Player. He overcame a two shot deficit, held off Nichols Boros Yancey and others, and earned $20,000 as the 31st Masters champion.

Augusta Bobby Jones Gay Brewer Brewer Jones Augusta National Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gary Player Nicklaus Palmer Player Sam Snead Bobby Nichols Bert Yancey Julius Boros Paul Harney Lionel Hebert Tommy Aaron Ben Hogan Bruce Devlin Mason Rudolph Roberto de Vicenzo Tommy Jacobs Nichols Yancey Boros West Pointer

Williams Optimistic as Red Sox Ready for Opener

Boston enters the 1967 season with a 14-13 exhibition mark and optimism from manager Dick Williams. Lonborg to start vs Chicago, while Williams notes a winning attitude after a Florida and Grapefruit League finish.

Boston Boston Red Sox Dick Williams Fenway Park Williams Red Sox Toronto Chicago White Sox Florida Jim Lonborg Chicago Earl Wilson Reggie Smith George Scott Mike Ryan

Babe Ruth League hosts Harold Smith at York County meeting

Harold Smith state director of the Babe Ruth League spoke to Northern York County group at Louis Caron home. Members voted to apply for a charter for next season and announced two coaches for the Saco Rangers, Mike Cyr and Bob Lamontagne. Next meeting set for April 23 at 7 at Caron home in Biddeford.

York County Babe Ruth League Louis Caron Harold Smith Smith Saco Rangers Mike Cyr Bob Lamontagne Caron Richard Murray Andrew Cymbrak Richard Belisle Leo Boisvert Gerard Soulard Art McKnnis Cleaves St Biddeford

Pan-American Court Squad Is Selected

An 18 man United States Pan American Games squad was chosen after the NCAA NAIA and Armed Forces trials. Notable omissions included Elvin Hayes and Earl Monroe. The team trains July 2 at Minnesota before competing in Winnipeg starting July 22.

Minneapolis Elvin Hayes Houston Earl Monroe Winston-Salem United States Winni“Ti Swinner Hal Fischer San Francisco University of Minnesota Winnipeg Westley Unseld Louisville Sonny Dove St. John’s Don May Dayton Mal Graham NYU Jo Jo White Kansas NCAA U.S Kendall Rhine Darel Carrier Bartlesville Okla Jay Miller Calvin Fowler Akron Steve Jones Jamine Saints Robert Kauffman Guilford College al Tucker Oklahoma Baptist Charles Paulk Northeastern Oklahoma Henry Logan Western Carolina Mike Silliman John Clawson Army John Snipes Mike Barrett Navy Fischer Minnesota John Kundla Hayes Monroe Darius Cunningham Central Ohio AAU NAIA Armed Forces

Biddeford Roll-A-Way Fives Sweep With Twin 8 0 Victories

The Roll-A-Way Lanes men and women both posted 8-0 wins Sunday afternoon against Kezar Falls. Ladies led 1,496 to 1,353 with top scores 313 Fleurent 306 Tarbox 304 Camire, while Kezar Falls struggled to reach 300. Men rolled 1,644 to 1,566 as Giles 358 Camire 349 Letellier 332 paced Roll-A-Way. Kezar Falls counter with Metivier 344 Nelson 331 Pierce 320.

Kezar Falls Connie Fleurent Pat Tarbox Lillian Camire H. Ouellette C. Fleurent P. Tarbox A. Hubert L. Camire T. Warren L. Pierce G. Day G. Berry M. Metivier G. Giles R. Camire Dave Letellier John Metivier Lee Nelson Harold Pierce G. Fleurent R. Michaud D. Letellier F. Parker L. Nelson BR. Hester H. Pierce J. Metivier

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Results

Exhibition games featured Houston edging New York 2 to 0 while Atlanta won 4 to 0 over Minnesota. Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 8 to 5. Washington beat St Louis 7 to 4. Boston toppled Detroit 6 to 2. Chicago A defeated Chicago N 8 to 5. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 6 to 3. Los Angeles beat Kansas City 4 to 2. California topped San Francisco 6 to 3 in 16 innings. Washington with St Louis 8 to 5. Kansas City 3 over Los Angeles 2. Cleveland 2 over Cincinnati 1. Detroit 4 over Boston 3 in 10 innings. Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 2. Minnesota 7 Atlanta 5 in 10 innings. Chicago A 86, Chicago N 3. New York A 9, Houston 4. San Francisco 7 California. New York N 5, Baltimore 4.

Denny Lemaster Atlanta Houston Astros Mike Cuellar San Francisco Juan Marichal Bob Gibgon St. Louis Cleveland Sam McDowell Steve Hargan Kansas City Flash Jim Nash Detroit Denny McLain Angels George Brunet California Minnesota Baltimore Jim Kaat Dave McNally Chicago John Buzhardt Bruce Howard Red Sox Jim Lonborg Boston Giants White Sox Chicago Cubs New York Mets Orioles Jim Gosger Los Angeles Bob Allison Gates Brown Bernie Allen Washington Sonny Siebert George Culver Dick Radatz Cincinnati Billy McCool Willie Stargell Pittsburch Philadelphia Charley Smith New York Yankees Associated Press New York Pittsburgh

Pastime Bowlers Defeat Gorham To End Season

In Western Maine A league action, Pastime beat Go West Gorham by six of eight points, winning by 18 pins. Ben Munford led Pastime with 337, while Les Blish top-scored for Go West with 330 as the season concluded and second place hung in the balance.

Western Maine Go West Gorham Ben Munford Les Blish Go-West F. Cote H. Goldthwaite B. Munford P. Binette H. Dee

Canadiens take 3 1 lead over Rangers in series

In the Stanley Cup semifinals Montreal defeated New York 3 1 to lead the best of seven 2 0. Toronto beat Chicago 3 1 to tie the series at 1 1. No games scheduled today with Chicago at Toronto and Montreal at New York on Tuesday.

Montreal New York Madison Square Garden Rangers Canadiens Montreal John Ferguson Ralph Backstrom Associated Press New York Toronto Chicago

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