Podres Eyes Comeback Spark for Padres Victory
Johnny Podres, after a year away from MLB, returned to start for the San Diego Padres and earned a 2-0 win over Houston. He recalled his spring goal to prove he could pitch in the big leagues and credited manager Preston Gomez for guiding him through the sixth inning. Podres, 36, had been released by Detroit after 1967 and spent 1968 in semi pro ball.
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Player hints he may win Masters at Augusta
Gary Player, 1961 Masters champion, predicts a foreign winner with one name in the mix. He notes Americans favor power over precision and lists Vicenzo Di Vicenzo Bob Charles Bruce Crampton and himself as contenders while praising the tough Augusta layout and his lifetime best form despite letting his putting slip.
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Rolloff Winners Announced At Local Lanes
Linda Savoy of the Eagles and Joe Tarbox of the league won handicap rolloffs at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford last night with totals 579 and 577. Terry Roy and Al Grover placed second in women and men divisions. high singles honors went to Pat Tarbox and Art St Pierre with strong scores across the field.
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West Division semifinal Oakland beats Los Angeles 4 1
Oakland defeats Los Angeles 4 1 to take a 3 2 lead in the best of seven West Division semifinal. Only game scheduled for the day.
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Red Sox reshuffle rotation to face Orioles
Boston plans changes to the starting staff as Dick Williams reshapes the rotation after Lonborg and Santiago injuries. Ray Culp will start against Baltimore lefty Mike Cueller while Ellsworth moves up and Brett shifts to fill gaps. Orioles notes credit Robinson and Robinson comments on Lonborg’s rough third inning.
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Handicap Events Scheduled For Area Bowlers
The weekly women's and men's handicap roll offs are set for Saturday afternoon at 20th Century Lanes on Franklin Street in Biddeford. Women start at 1 30 and men at 3 30, over five games with prizes based on entries. Notable winners include Grace Perron in the women and Don Raybine in the men, among others.
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Amendment Becomes Effective Upon State Ratification
An amendment takes effect as part of the Constitution on the date a state ratifies, completing the three fourths requirement for adoption.
Piniella Delivers In 17th Inning Royals Triumph
Lou Piniella drives in the winning run with a two out single in the 17th inning as Kansas City edge Minnesota 4-3. Royals story includes Whitaker Gelnar trades and a standout four hit by Piniella in the marathon victory.
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Amherst captain leads New Hampshire tennis team
Bob Heaton of Amherst will captain this year’s New Hampshire tennis team. He posted a 5 2 singles record last season and teaming with Wayne win secured the Yankee Conference doubles title. Captain’s Daughter won the $1 200 event at Green Mountain Park on Wednesday night.
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Celtics Crush Knicks To Take 2-0 Lead In Series
Boston dominated 112-97 as Willis Reed led New York with 28 points while Bill Russell shined with 14 points and 29 rebounds. Knicks shot poorly early and steadied little, trailing 55-33 at halftime amid Celtics’ fast pace and stingy defense.
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Biddeford Keglers Lead In 20 String Event
Don Bouthot and Leo Beaulieu outscored Al Morton and Earl Kitchen by 40 pins in a 20 string match at Biddeford Pastime Lanes. Morton topped visitors with 1,169 while Beaulieu followed with 1,168 as the final 10 strings set for tomorrow at Congress Square.
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Major League Stars Pitching and Batting Highlights
Tommy John of the White Sox allowed four hits and threw the season’s first shutout as they beat Oakland 3-0. Billy Williams of the Cubs tied a major league record with four doubles in an 11-3 win over Philadelphia. Brandy Wynbrough won a $5.20 upset at Salem in a 59 second Li Downs feature with Laurel Charger edging Deep Creek by a head at Li Downs.
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