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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1967

Page

3

Rookie pitchers duel and debut big league excitement

Bill Dillman and Bill Rohr, both 21, made their major league debuts in the same day. Rohr almost no-hit the Yankees before Elston Howard’s two-out single in the ninth spoiled the bid as Rohr finished 3-0 for the day. Dillman pitched five hitless innings in Baltimore’s 7-1 win over Kansas City. Other AL games saw Minnesota beat Detroit 5-3 and California 10-1 over Cleveland.

Bill Dillman Baltimore Bill Rohr Boston Dillman Rohr New York Yankees Elston Howard Orioles Kansas City Toronto Minnesota Detroit California Cleveland Chicago Washington Yankees Reggie Smith Whitey Ford Joe Foy Associated Press Los Angeles Larry Jaster Jaster Dodgers St. Louis Jeff Torborg Jim Lefebvre Dodge Lefebvre Ron Fairly

Rohr Nips Yankees in First Major League Start

Pitcher Bill Rohr of the Red Sox carried a no hitter into the ninth inning before Elston Howard lined a two-out single on a 3-2 count. Rohr limited New York to a single hit as Boston won 3-0. Rick Reichardt drove in four runs for California with a homer, single and sacrifice fly in a 10-1 rout of Cleveland.

Howard New York Bob Allison Zoilo Versalles Twins Detroit Andy Etchebarren Orioles Kansas City Lew Krausse Paul Blair Frank Robinson Jay Johnstone Jim Fregosi Don Mincher Rick Reichardt Angels Cleveland assUultan Press Bill Rohr Red Sox New York Yankees Rohr Elston Howard California Atlanta San Francisco Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Cards Orlando Cepeda Roger Maris Felipe Alou Joe Torre Braves Chris Short Mets Phillies Tom Reynolds Wes Westrum Johnny Briggs Briggs Aaron Pointer Eddie Mathews Astros Mathews

Union Auxiliary Bowling League Rolloff Planned

The T W U A F L C 1 0 Ladies Auxiliary league plans a handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes this Sunday at 6. Twenty bowlers will play five games with a trophy for the top bowler and cash for other top places based on entries. Handicapper is Mrs Grace Perron with 97 average.

T.w.u.-A.f.l.c Grace Perron B. Roberge S. Hodgkins M. Shaw

Pencil Origin Traced to Joseph Dixon Founder

The lead pencil traces its origin to American inventor Joseph Dixon a lithographer and printer by trade who began manufacturing lead pencils as early as 1827 in Marblehead Massachusetts.

Joseph Dixon Marblehead Mass

Chamberlain lifts 76ers past Warriors in playoff opener

Wilt Chamberlain 7 1 dominates with 16 points 33 rebounds and 10 assists as Philadelphia edges San Francisco 141 135 in overtime. Rick Barry leads both teams with 37 points but his late jumper is blocked by Chamberlain. Greer 32 Jones 30 Cunningham 26 pace the 76ers win.

Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Warrriors Rick Barry NBA Chamberlain Warriors San Francisco Nate Thurmond 76Ers Hal Greer Greer Barry St. Louis Wally Jones Billy Cunningham Tom Meschery

National League standings and Friday results

NL standings show St Louis 20 wins. Chicago Philadelphia and others at 2 1 1 2 games back. Friday results include Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 5 and Philadelphia 5 New York 1. Other scores: Atlanta 6 San Francisco 5 Houston 8 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 8 Los Angeles 4.

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

Baseball standings and results from Friday games

Standings show Baltimore leading with 7 0 record and California 2 1 while Boston 3 0 dominates New York. Friday results include Baltimore 7 Kansas City 1 and California 10 Cleveland 1 with multiple postponed or completed matchups across the league.

Ensio G.B Baltimore Boston F. Bet California Kansas City de Chicago New York Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Washington Chicago

Two Die In Boston Blaze After Four Alarm Fire

A four alarm blaze in Boston's North End killed Rose Marsolini 70 and Mary Marsolini 49 with several others injured. Fire officials said the fire began in the building on Cooper Street and caused multiple residents to flee the four story tenement.

Boston North End Rose Marsolini Cooper Street Marsolini Mary Marsolini Massachusetts General Hospital Joseph Mancuso Frances Pitari Louis Marsolini John Cloherty

Beard Leads Field in Tournament of Champions Round Two

Frank Beard of Louisville shot 133 to lead by three strokes after 54 holes at the $100000 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas. Jack Nicklaus Doug Sanders and Dan Sikes tied at 136, Arnold Palmer 141, with Billy Casper at 148 after a 77. Nieporte was disqualified for missing his starting time and received 150 in prizes.

Las Vegas Nev Frank Beard Beard Louisville Jack Nicklaus Doug Sanders Dan Sikes Jack Sonville Fla Nicklaus Sikes Sanders Arnold Palmer Art Wall Jr Don January Gay Brewer Bobby Nichols R. H. Sikes Bruce Devlin Bob Goalby Billy Casper Stardust Golf Club Casper Billy Barbara Palmer Tom Nieporte Locust Valley Long Island N.Y Nieporte Phil Rodgers Rodgers

Italians Arrive in Force for Benvenuti Griffith Title Fight

More than 150 Italian fans have arrived with hundreds more expected for Nino Benvenuti's American debut challenging Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden Monday night. Griffith, defending his welter and middleweight crown, faces a 13-5 underdog in Benvenuti amid home-ground advantage and strong crowd support for the Italian challenger.

New York Nino Benvenuti Emile Griffith Madison Square Garden Nino Trieste Griffith Emile Emelda Benvenuti Haines Falls N.Y Kiamesha Lake

St Francis Tennis Club Opens With Loss to Gorham State

Gorham State College netmen defeated St Francis 6-3 in the season opener. Singles results show Marichel SF beat Goulet 6-3 6-4 Misewiecz SF beat Greenleaf 3-6 6-3 6-3 Atkinson G beat Dodd 6-2 6-3 Marczak G beat Courtland 6-2 6-1 Dutremble G beat Vadney 6-3 6-3. Doubles saw Marichal and Misiewicz SF defeat Goulet and ? in a 6-? 6-? result.

Gorham State College St. Francis Marichel Goulet Misewiecz Greenleaf Atkinson Dodd Marczak Courtland Dutremble Vadney Marichal

Fire stops at brick building as flames race to top floor

Chief Cloherty reports that fire traveled from the cellar up to the top floor but fire walls on both sides of the brick structure blocked spread to adjacent buildings.

Cloherty

Twilight League set to start for women at Biddeford Saco Club

A Twilight League for women opens May 11 at 5 p.m. at the Biddeford Saco Country Club with a nine hole tournament and a monthly meeting to follow. May 17 marks the start of a daytime women’s league with details to be announced.

Biddeford-Saco Women’s 1 Golf Association Harry Wooster Howard Jones Florence Driscoll Joseph Kenneally Phillip McCallum Alicia Blanchard Phil Dube Marion Hanson Ronald Ayotte Elliot Fink

This Way For Marriage License Watch Your Step

A painted sign on courthouse steps in Owen County Kentucky warns visitors of the route to obtain a marriage license and cautions visitors to watch their step.

Owneton Owen County

Tennis doubles results round up

Dodd defeats Greenleaf and Perry beats Gosselin in a 6-2 2-6 6-1 sequence. Wellington and Giancola beat Courtland and Vadney 6-1 6-4 in the same match slate.

Fight Results From Night Across Three Continents

In Boston Joe Denucci outpointed Rocky Halliday in a 10 round welterweight dispute. Bobby Alford stopped Ray Malone in Palm Beach. Johnny Famechon won a 10 round decision over Roberto Wong in Melbourne. Felice Becco defeated Antonio Villasante in Chiavari.

Associated Press Boston Joe Denucci Newton Mass Rocky Halliday Wilkes- Barre Palm Beach Fla Bobby Alford Atlanta Ray Malone Miami Melbourne Australia Johnny Famechon Roberto Wong Mexico Chiavari Italy Felice Becco Antonio Villasante Uruguay

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