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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1968

Page

6

Wrong Entry Costs Title Shot at Masters in Augusta

Roberto De Vicenzo of Argentina lost a Masters title tie after a partner’s wrong score was recorded. The error led to a de facto disqualification under Rule 38, prompting debate over golf rules and the need for scorers to reduce human error in the jet age.

Augusta Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina de Vicenzo Roberto Fred Corcoran International Golf Association PGA Hard Hardin U.S. Golf Association Joe Dey USGA Joe Black Bob Goaiby Tommy Aaron Aaron Corcoran

Davalillo Sparks Indians Rally in 7 4 Win over Boston

Indian outfielder Davalillo drives in four runs with a homer a triple and two stolen bases as Cleveland beats Boston 7-4. He raised his average to .294 with a bases loaded two out triple and a leadoff homer in the eighth while Ron Hansen and Harmon Killebrew also drive in key runs for their clubs.

Vic Davalillo Cleveland Boston Ron Hansen Washington Senators Oakland Harmon Killebrew Minnesota New York Yankees Bill Freehan Detroit Chicago White Sox California Baltimore Orioles San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis New York Mets Houston Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta Davalillo Pompeyo Hansen Frank Howard Bill Bryan Dennis Higgins Yankees Dean Chance al Worthington Freehan White Sox Mickey Lolich Buddy Bradford Tommy Davis Roger Repoz Angels

Road to the Derby Remains Rocky After Gotham Stakes

Verbatim led by Speak John colt wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct in a stakes record 1 1 5. Wise Exchange nearly matches but falls 2 1/2 lengths back. Forerunner Purse Keeneland, Wood Memorial, California Derby loom as Derby preps with several contenders mapping routes to Churchill Downs.

Associated Press Churchill Downs Eimendorf Aqueduct Isidor Beiber Wise Exchange New York Estreno II Gulfstream Park Keeneland Cain Hoy Peter Fuller All Secours October House Farm Iron Ruler Adele Rand Call Me Prine Wood Memorial Aqueuct Golden Gate Fields William H. Perry Dewan Donald B. Woods Don B Kratz and Thayer Prince Pablo

Red Sox Open Fenway Debut After Road Opener Split

The Boston Red Sox host Detroit in a two game series after opening defense of the AL title with an 11 game road stretch. Jerry Stephenson struggled in his first Fenway start as Mike Andrews errors helped Boston fall back to .500. Elston Howard hit a first homer and Vic Davalillo belted a clutch triple for Cleveland earlier. Boston then beat the Indians 3-1 on Yastrzemski and Petrocelli homers. The club named Ray Culp to face Earl Wilson in the 1968 Fenway opener.

Boston Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Red Sox Detroit Tigers Indians Jerry Stephenson Mike Andrews Stephenson Carl Yastrzemski Rico Petrocelli Cleveland George Scott Petrocelli Elston Howard Andrews Duke Sims Vic Davalillo Dalton Jones Yastrzemski Reggie Smith Scott Davalillo John Wyatt Ray Culp Detroit Earl Wilson

Pro Basketball Playoffs Western Final Los Angeles 106 San Francisco 100

Los Angeles wins the best of seven series four games to none by edging San Francisco 106 100 in a Western Division playoff clash. Philadelphia tops Boston 110 105 to take a 3 1 lead in the Eastern Division series. No games scheduled for Tuesday.

Associated Press Los Angeles San Francisco Los Angles Philadelphia Boston

Pittsburgh Triumphs In Game Four To Lead Series

Pittsburgh defeated Minnesota 117 to 108 to take a 3-1 series lead in the best of seven. In another NBA result, New Orleans edged Dallas 1097 to 108, clinching the series 4-1. A later score shows Pittsburgh 114 Minnesota 105 as the Penguins win the series.

Pittsburgh Minnesota New Orleans Dallas

Addison to undergo knee surgery for 1968 season

Tommy Addison, veteran linebacker and co captain of the Boston Patriots, will undergo surgery for torn cartilage in the left knee at Sancta Maria Hospital. He expects full recovery for the 1968 AFL season. Harvard's Jeff Huvelle set a new track record, clocking 47.7 seconds in the 440 yard dash to beat Brown 129 24.

Boston Tommy Addison Cocaptain Boston Patriots Addison Sancta Maria Hospital Cambridge, Mass Harvard Jeff Huvelle Westmore Wilcox Crimson Brown

Edge Wood Creed Wins Rockingham Invitational Pace

Edge Wood Creed stopped the fastest mile at Rockingham Park on Saturday night, securing a nose victory over Jay Direct in 2:02 4-5 for $7,500 Invitational Pace. Buster finished third while the favored Royal Gene missed the money.

Salem, N.H Edgewood Creed Rockingham Park Jay Direct Buster Royal Gene Pick

Mafioso Triumphs in New England Breeders at Narragansett Park

Mafioso survived a traffic jam at the start and romped to a 1% length victory in the $7,500 New England Breeders Stakes at Narragansett Park in Pawtucket Rhode Island before a crowd of 18,027.

Pawtucket R.I New England Narragansett Park

Nifty Nesse Sets Track Record at Green Mountain Park

Nifty Nesse driven by Bill Blake Jr. of West Burke VT won the $5,000 invitational pace at Green Mountain Park, shaving four tenths of a second off the track record with a 2 02 mile and paying 5.80 4.60 and 2.80.

Pownal Nifty Nelse Bill Blake Jr West Burke Green Mountain Park Nifty Nesse

Sports standings and results from a day of games

A cluttered listing shows teams and scores including St Louis, Chicago, New York, Houston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Los Angeles with innings and percentages. Evening results show St Louis 8 Chicago 5 and other pairings such as Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 1 and Philadelphia 3 Houston 4 among multiple matchups.

Associated Press G.B. Houston Pittsburgh St. Louis San Francisco Atlanta Chicago New York Cincinnati Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston Ram

Baseball Standings and Results Roundup

American League standings show Minnesota leading with 7 wins and Detroit at 3. Key results include Boston 3 Cleveland 1, Oakland 9 Washington 6, Baltimore 3 California 0, Minnesota 6 New York 0, Detroit 5 Chicago 4 in ten innings. Remaining matchups: California at Washington, Minnesota at Baltimore, Oakland at New York, Detroit at Boston, Chicago at Cleveland.

W. L. Pet. G.B Minnesota Detroit A. Oo Baltimore Boston A. Ae California Cleveland New York Oakland Washington Chicago

Biddeford Little League To Meet Tonight

West Biddeford Little League officials and coaches will meet tonight at Biddeford City Hall. President Michael E. Bergeron announced the gathering this morning.

Biddeford West Biddeford Little League Biddeford City Hall Michael E. Bergeron

NHL Playoffs Semifinals Scoreboard

Chicago defeats New York 3 1 in the East as Philadelphia routs St Louis 6 1. St Louis leads series 3 2. Los Angeles defeats Minnesota 3 2 to take a 3 2 lead. Chicago 2 1 leads New York 3 2. Los Angeles at Minnesota and New York at Chicago on slate.

Hawks Associated Press NEW York Bob Schmantz Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Rangers Chicago Bobby Hull Company Schmantz Ken Wharram Ranger Jim Neilson Ed Giacomin Dallas Dennis Hull Bob Nevin Pat Stapleton Stapleton Donnie Marshall Montreal Canadiens Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota St Louis

Giants Sweep Phillies as Mays and Hart Power Rally

In a doubleheader sweep, the San Francisco Giants pounded Philadelphia 13-2 and 3-1. Willie Mays homered twice and Will Hart hit three straight blasts driving in six RBI, as Juan Marichal earned his first win since last August and Hart continued a hot stretch with two homers off Chris Short.

Willie Mays Jim Hart San Francisco Giants Mays Hart Giants Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Phils San Francisco Chris Short Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs St. Louis Los Angeles Jim Bunning New York Mets Houston Nolan Ryan Danny Frisela Minnesota New York California Baltimore Cleveland Boston Detroit Chicago Washington Oakland Juan Marichal Marichal Ron Hunt Rick Wise Willie Art Ray Sadecki Cardinals Roger Maris Billy Williams Banks Cubs Maris Mike Shannon RBI Bunning Phillies Dodgers Donn Clendenon Gene Alley

Haiti the only French speaking republic in the Americas

Haiti is described as the sole French speaking republic in the Americas highlighting its linguistic and national identity within the region.

Haiti Republic Americas

Bob Dodge Leads Bowling Title Match at Pas Time Lanes

Twin City bowling champion Bob Dodge led Don Bouthot by 54 pins after 10 strings at Pas Time Lanes. Dodge totaled 1,188 to 1,134 for Bouthot with 9 strikes and 24 spares generating 240 extra pins. Final 10 strings set for this weekend.

Bob Dodge Twin City Don Boothot Dodge Bouthot R. Dodge D. Bouthot

Indianapolis 500 Race Field Assembles

The field for the Indianapolis 500 stands at 55 with six STP turbine cars still unentered before midnight. Four cars entered for the Memorial race include Ronnie Duman and Bud Tingelstad from Indianapolis. Turbine status followed a federal ruling and USAC rule changes affecting turbine competitiveness versus piston engines.

Indianapolis Ind Ronnie Duman Bud Tingelstad Ken Reen Warren N.J Studebaker STP U.S. Auto Club Parnelli Jones USAC

Major League Stars Pitching and Batting Sweep Opponents

Jim Bunning and the Pirates scattered five hits in a 3-0 victory over Los Angeles. Jim Hart of the Giants drove in six runs with three home runs as the Giants swept Philadelphia 13-2 and 3-1.

Associated Press Jim Bunning Pirates Los Angeles Jim Hart Giants Philadelphia

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