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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1968
Page
3
Arnold Palmer retreated to Latrobe after a rough round at Augusta while Don January displayed sharp wedge play. The Associated Press notes Palmer’s poor showing contrasted with January’s steady approach as the event unfolded.
Philadelphia faces Celtics in game four as nine players suit up amid a wave of injuries. Wilt Chamberlain, Wally Jones, Luke Jackson, Hal Greer, Billy Cunningham and others are listed with calf, knee, hamstring, bursitis, wrist injuries. The 76ers lead two games to one in the best of seven despite the crippling setbacks.
Kennebunk Babe Ruth League registration is set for April 21 at Park Street Playground at 2 p.m. In bad weather the event moves to the Kennebunk fire station. Boys ages 13 14 and 15 may sign up and must be mentioned. Coaches listed are Ron Graffami Meryl Romprey and Omer Butler.
Louis Normand Brooks Mac Donald Steve Fisher Mark Walley Janet Pepin and Jane Seaward won second awards. Walley varsity club president gave out jackets.
Shady Dale Hymn paid $10 cruised to victory in the $6,000 Preferred Pace at Rockingham Park before 11,343 fans. The 3-5 favorite Brian's Way tired and finished last.
Joe Alcott longtime Williams College trainer plans to take the trainer post at Columbia University starting July 1. Navarro resigns from Williams to become Columbia head football coach.
PAWTUCKET R I AP The $7 500 New England Breeders Stakes headlined a 10 race program at Narragansett Park today The track was closed in observance of Good Friday.
The term bullion refers to gold or silver in any form other than coins in legal use. Bars or ingots made into coin by the mint count as bullion.
Western Division preview shows Los Angeles leading the best-of-seven series 3-0 over San Francisco with Oakland as site. Eastern Division notes Philadelphia leading Boston 2-1. Upcoming games include Boston at Philadelphia and San Francisco at Los Angeles if necessary.
Pittsburgh leads best-of-7 against Minnesota after Friday play. New Orleans holds a 3-1 series edge over Dallas, with Minnesota visiting Pittsburgh and New Orleans hosting Dallas in remaining games.
Boston officials announce the 72nd Hopkinton to Boston race on April 19 with over 800 entries, all expected to be men due to AAA rules excluding women from long events. Director Will Cloney says women will run on their own if they participate. last year a record 601 started unofficially, with Roberta Gibb and Kay Switzer among entrants.
Boston Bruins GM Milt Schmidt announced that at least six players may need surgery after the season. Forwards Johnny Bucyk Derek Sanderson Phil Esposito John McKenzie, defenseman Don Awrey, and goalie Gerry Cheevers are listed for procedures, with Bucyk possibly needing a spinal fusion and Awrey Sanderson nose surgery.
In the NHL playoffs semifinals the East leads New York at Chicago 2-1 in a best of seven, the West is tied 2-2 with St Louis at Philadelphia, Minnesota faces Los Angeles, and Catenge at New York Los Angeles at Minnesota is listed as matchups.
Reserve catcher Bob Tillman hit a two run homer in the seventh as Atlanta’s light brigade beat Cincinnati 4-3 in the 1968 home opener. Niekro and Sonny Jackson also homered for the Braves, who started 1–0 at home after early road losses.
The T W U A CIO Men s bowling league at Pastime Lanes will hold its handicap roll off Monday at 6 30 PM over five strings. Only league members may participate. The roster lists season averages and handicap allowances for each bowler, with tallies ending at P Montpas 89 and P Montpas listed among the participants.
Registration for the Saco Little League will be held Monday at the Saco Recreation Center on Pleasant Street at 7 p.m. Registration resumes Wednesday night at the same time and place for boys ages nine to twelve. Boys must bring birth certificates and a parent for signing up. All boys must register, new and returning, per Tom Winston.
Italian boxer Fernando Proietti, 148, earned a decision over Ghanaian fighter Osei Kofi, 147, in Rome last night, outpointing him after eight rounds. The result moved Proietti to a likely title contention.
Boston and Philadelphia prepared for game four at Boston Garden with Celtics’ Bill Russell describing Sunday as a must win after a 122 114 loss in Philadelphia. Russell cited foul trouble as a killer in game three while Wilt Chamberlain faced a strained right thigh and possible injections if pain persisted.
The page shows league standings with teams such as Houston Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati St. Louis and New York plus results like Houston 5 Philadelphia 2 and Atlanta 4 Cincinnati 3. It lists tonight’s and Monday’s games including St. Louis at Atlanta New York at Houston and Philadelphia at San Francisco with several Chicago and Los Angeles pairings.
The American League standings list Minnesota and New York atop the division with Minnesota at 2 10 0 0 and New York at 10 1.000, followed by Baltimore and Cleveland with mixed records. Pairings include Chicago at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland, Oakland at Washington, California at Baltimore, Minnesota at New York, and Oakland at New York.
Cpl. Alius J Svilka of Worcester Massachusetts a Marine wounded in Vietnam last September will throw out the first ball before the Boston Red Sox home opener against Detroit at Fenway Park Monday.
POWNAL VI AP Sleet's Pride won the featured race by three lengths at Green Mountain Park on Friday night. In baseball, Rusty Staub and the Astros produced a two run double in the fifth to fuel a 5-2 win over the Phillies, while Cecil Upshaw and the Braves protected Phil Niekro's 4-3 victory over the Reds with an eighth inning jam save.
Ted LeBlond of the Packers won the Knights of Columbus league handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with 65 pin handicap and a 638, edging Herve Paul who had 630 aided by 55 bonus pins. Don Bouffard finished third with 606. High single went to LeBlond at 131. Banquet set for next Thursday at 6 at the K of C hall. Other scores listed include Martel 569 Neault 559 Marchand 554 Letourneau 549 Jennison 539.
Boston pitcher Lee Stange vented frustration at bullpen duty as he pressed for a chance to start in 1968. After posting a 2.77 ERA and 8-10 record in 1967, he gave his thoughts before a Detroit series and saw limited long relief opportunities. He debuted in relief in Detroit, delivering clutch outs. Stange remains in the Red Sox bullpen mix alongside Ellsworth, Santiago, Waslewski, Stephenson, and Stephenson. The club opens at Fenway after a Cleveland visit, with Waslewski set to face Hargan and Stephenson slated to start Sunday.
St Louis High School hosts 12 players vying for four starting spots on the Eagles golf team under coach Ben Villandry. Seniors Ricky Bergeron and Dick Grenier compete with five juniors and five sophomores across three tryout teams at area courses. The starter quartet will face Old Orchard Beach High School April 30 at Old Orchard Beach Country Club.
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