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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1967

Page

6

Thurmond Sparks Warriors Past Hawks In Playoff Win

Nate Thurmond tallied 23 points and 27 rebounds leading the San Francisco Warriors to a 123 102 victory over the St Louis Hawks at the Cow Palace. The win gives SF a 3 2 edge in the best of seven Western Division series. Rick Barry added 25 points returning from an ankle injury.

SAN Francisco Nate San Francisco Warriors St. Louis Hawks Nate Thurmond Cow Palace St. Louis Kiel Auditorium Hawks Philadelphia 76Ers Boston Celtics Alex Hannum Boston Warriors Rick Barry St. Louis

Bois Captures Bowling Rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes

Bois of Georgetown won the Holy Name handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with a 582 aided by 65 bonus pins. Leo Muise of St Francis took second with 580 aided by 90 pin handicap, Brownie Yow third with 578 and 40 pin handicap, Jack Minuitti fourth with 572 and 50 extra pins, Jim Gilman and Pete Judge tied for fifth with 567. Leo Blanchette led non winners with 128. Individual highs: A Descoteaux 108 first string, J Minuitti 116 second, B Yow 129 third.

Bob Bois Georgetown Holy Name Leo Muise St. Francis Brownie Yow Holy Cross Jack Minuitti Boston College Jim Gilman St. Mary’s Pete Judge Jim Pete Leo Blanchette A. Descoteaux J. Minuitti B. Yow Leo

Hannum Aims to Close Series as 76ers Host Celtics

Philadelphia coach Alex Hannum counts on his 76ers to beat Boston in Philadelphia and clinch the Eastern Division title in the NBA best-of-seven. The Celtics lead the series three games to one joining Govs Volpe and Shafler at the arena.

Philadelphia Alex Hannum Philadelphia 76Ers Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Téers Celtics Hannum 76Ers Boston Garden NBA Philly Bill Russell John Volpe Massachusetts Raymond P. Shafler Pennsylvania

Blanchette and Watson Top Individual Scores in Meeting

Blanchette scored 128 in the fourth with Watson adding 125 in the fifth. Final tallies include B. Watson 564, L. Blanchette 560, G. Auger 557, A. Desco teaux 554, M. Reagan 1553, P. Parenteau 551, R. More ton 550.

Tennis promoter Bob Malaga to lead USLTA amateur program

Bob Malaga the 40 year old Cleveland attorney known for big promotions was named executive assistant to the president of the USLTA in a $50 000 a year post to coordinate amateur tennis nationwide. He previously built a 7000 seat clay court stadium in Shaker Heights and boosted Davis Cup and Wightman Cup events.

New York Bob Malaga Cleveland United States U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Gates Malaga Ohio Shaker Heights USLTA

NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals Results and Schedule

Associated Press summary lists no Monday games in the NHL semifinals. Upcoming schedule shows Chicago at Toronto tied 1-1 and Montreal leading New York 2-0 in best-of-seven series with Wednesday games planned.

Associated Press Chicago Toronto Montreal New York Emile Francis New York Rangers Rangers Canadiens Madison Square Garden Chicago Black Hawks Maple Leafs Francis Black Hawks Billy Reay Punch Imlach

Women's Lane League honors awarded at Glen Mor Restaurant

At the annual banquet Maurice Huot presented trophies for the season ending with the Screamers first, Flamingos second and Misfits third. Awards went to Pat Tarbox, Rita Huot, Irene Provencal, and Rita Bouchard among others. team totals crowned the 1,474 season roll and 523 single for the Screamers.

Glen-Mor Kennebunk Screamers Betty Giles Connie Fleurent Glen Mor Maurice Huot Priscilla Grenier Rita Hevey Rita Huot Flamingos Grace Perron Pat Tarbox Blanche Poisson Juliette Lessard Irene Provencal Lillian Camire Terry Lopez Algera Perry Pat Kinney Sandra Perry Pat Curtis Peggy Couture Barbara Johnson Rachel Perreault Julia Bunson Priscilla Anderson Julie Lessard U.F.O.S Marge Lane Yvette Warren Rachel Landry Ginger Cail Nancy Hill Alley Cats Maremonts Wooly Bears Sheltra Realty Claire Monier

Howell's Daughter In Fair Condition After Fall

Mary Beth Howell four years old daughter of Celtics forward Bailey Howell remained in fair condition with a fractured tibia and broken ribs from a fall at home. The accident occurred Sunday while her father Bailey Howell played against the Philadelphia 76ers in a Boston Garden NBA Eastern Division playoff game.

Boston Mary Beth Howell Boston Celtics Bailey Howell Children’s Hospital Medical Center Philadelphia 76Ers Boston Garden

San Francisco Takes 123 102 Over St Louis In West Finals

San Francisco defeats St Louis 123 to 102 to take a 1 0 lead in the Western Division playoff finals. The 49ers? No. This item records a basketball result with two teams and the series lead.

Yankees Back At Old Stand In Early Season Opener

The Yankees routed Washington 8 0 to grab early AL lead as Mel Stottlemyre tossed a two hitter and Mantle left with a pulled hamstring. Jim Pepitone and Elston Howard drove in runs while Joe Pepitone and Mantle provided big blows in the third inning.

Vada Pinson Deron Johnson Dick Simpson Reds Cincinnati Jim Maloney Washington Fred Valentine Senators Yankee al Downing Dooley Womack Stottlemyre Cap Peterson Valentine Tom Tresh Yankees Pete Ri‘chert Bill Robinson Mantle Pepitone Elston Howard Charlie Smith John Kennedy Dodgers Pinson Johnson Bob Miller Sandy Koufax Simpson Ron Perranoski Crosley Field Maloney Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Pittsburgh Mets New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Kansas City Detroit California Philadelphia Atlanta Houston San Francisco St. Louis

Williams Vows Red Sox To Win More This Year

The Boston Red Sox debut under new manager Dick Williams with a 1967 opener against the Chicago White Sox. Williams vows more wins, backs daring strategies, while Jim Lonborg starts on the mound and Reggie Smith begins at second.

Williams Red Sox Boston Boston Red Sox Dick Williams Chicago White Sox Toronto Reggie Smith Smith Jim Lonborg Chicago Eddie Stanky Johnny Buzhardt Buzhardt Stanky Walt Williams White Sox Tulsa Duane Josephson Indianapolis Ron Hansen

Series outcomes prompt tense East matchups

In the best-of-seven Eastern Division series Boston and Philadelphia clash with Philadelphia leading 3-1 after the latest game. A potential Philadelphia at Boston clinch game looms with a possible San Francisco at St. Louis matchup if needed.

Umbrella Proposal Aims to Cover Atlanta Stadium

Architects George T. Heery and James H. Finch propose a giant vinyl-plastic umbrella to cover Atlanta Stadium, raising in under three hours via a 300-foot mast to shield 57,100 spectators and cut roof costs, with air support from stadium blowers. This design would offer sunshine in fair weather and full protection during rain.

Atlanta Atlanta Stadium Ivan Allen Jr George T. Heery James H. Finch Houston Astrodome

Mantle Injured Again in Yankee Opener

New York reporters said Mickey Mantle left the 8-0 victory over Washington after aggravating a leg muscle pull. Mantle had debuted as a first baseman and reinjured rounding second base in the third inning as Mel Stottlemyre pitched well with President Johnson watching.

Associated Press Yankees Ralph Houk New York Mickey Mantle Houk Washington Mel Stottlemyre Mantle Joe Pepitone Boston Stottlemyre Senators D.C Johnson Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles New York Yankees Yankee Perison Proba

Phillies acquire Tito Francona to platoon at first base

Tony Taylor loses a path to first base as the Phillies trade for Tito Francona from the Cardinals for cash. Francona, 33, played 83 games last season with four homers and 17 RBIs, while Taylor moves to a split role at first. In other moves, Bill Wilson was sent to San Diego, Jim Piersall found a new contract in spring training, and multiple roster changes reshaped several farm and major league rosters.

Tony Taylor Philadelphia Phillies Taylor Tito Franscona St. Louis Cardinals Bill White Francona Cardinals Cleveland Chicago Detroit Baltimore Bill Wilson San Diego California Jim Piersall Piersall Angels Orlando McFarlane Fred Newiman Clyde Wright Land Merritt Ranen Seattle Jack Hernandez Minnesota Denver Jim Hall Don Mincher Pete Cimino Dean Chance Chicago Cubs Felix Mantilla Joe Neikro Dick Bertell Orioles Vic Roznovsky Dave Leonhard Rochester Indians Billy Wynne Jacksonville Houston Danny Coombs Asheville N.C Dee Edwards Oklahoma City Alonzo Harris Astros Bob Lillis

National League standings and schedule excerpt

The table lists teams Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco New York Los Angeles with records and percentages. The day’s only games show Cincinnati at Los Angeles result 6 to 1 and a slate of scheduled matchups including Pittsburgh at New York Philadelphia at Chicago and Atlanta at Houston among others.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago Houston Pittsburgh Phila’phia St Lovin San Fran New York Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis

Baseball Standings Snapshot From A Loss Heavy Day

American League results show Cleveland at Kansas City, Detroit at California, Chicago at Boston, Minnesota at Baltimore, New York at Washington. The ledger lists multiple incomplete scores with Detroit and New York securing pending wins under neutral conditions.

W. L. Pet. G.B New York Baltimore Boston Ig Ee California Chicago Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Washington

Evening with G B S a one man show in New York

Max Adrian will perform An Evening with G B S a one man show in New York next season. The program divides into three sections covering George Bernard Shaw's early years in London his later career as critic playwright and his involvement with the Theatre Guild.

Shaw New York George Bernard Shaw Max Adrian G.B.S London Theatre Guild

Yankees Slip From Lead as Sinker Ball Slows

Washington bats produced only three outs to the outfield and a ninth inning infield single by Fred Valentine between first and second basemen. Houk joked about October as the Yankees fall further in the standings after finishing 10th last year.

Bly Johnson Washington Fred Valentine Ray Barker Horace Clarke Houk Yankees

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