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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1969

Page

6

Namath admits cussing cop after drunken driving arrest

Joe Namath says he cussed the officer but remained sober, claiming only a few drinks earlier. He was cited for drunken driving and careless driving after a 70 mph stop on the causeway near North Bay Village. He gave a Breathalyzer with .02 BAC and was released by Judge Bandel.

Miami Joe Namath New York Jets Palm Bay Club Harbor Lounge Namath Ceeee Causeway Ray Santis North Bay Village Broadway Joe's de Santis Dade County Louie Bandel Bandel

Red Sox Aim to Regain Pennant in 1969 Opener

Boston opens with a 5-3 win over Baltimore as the Red Sox, trailing in the pennant race, aim to reclaim the flag. Ray Culp earned the victory with support from Sparky Lyle. Reggie Smith, Mike Andrews, Carl Yastrzemski, Ken Harrelson and Rico Petrocelli had multiple hits.

Culp Lyle Orioles Detroit Cleveland Boston Williams Reggie Smith Mike Andrews Carl Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Rico Petrocelli Baltimore Coeremneey Conigliaro Red Sox Petrocelli Smith Robinson

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

National League East standings show Chicago 6 1 857 and Pittsburgh 5 2 717. West lead by Los Angeles and San Diego both at 3 3. Monday results include Chicago beating Pittsburgh 4 0 and Philadelphia topping New York 5 1. Tonight’s games: New York at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Chicago among others.

Associated Press W. L. Pet Chicago Pittsburgh Philaphia Los Angeles San Diego Houston Montreal St. Louis Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Atlanta

Baseball standings and tonight's AL East schedule

American League East standings show Boston 3 1 4, Detroit 32 609, Baltimore 4 3 S71, New York 3 3 302, Wash'n 3 4 429, Cleveland 0 5 4h, Kansas City 5 2 717. Schedule lists Washington at New York and Minnesota at Oakland, Detroit at Cleveland, Baltimore at Boston, California at Oakland, Minnesota at Seattle, Kansas City at Chicago.

W. L. Pet Boston Detroit Baltimore New York Cleveland Kansas City Seattle Oakland Chicago Minnesota Washington California

Dick Williams Fined $200 For Remarks

Boston AP Dick Williams the Boston Red Sox manager was fined 200 by American League President Joe Cronin for abusive remarks to umpire Emmett Ashford after a 2-1 loss in Baltimore. Williams admitted the offense and joked about the fine as the Sox won 5-3 in Boston.

Boston Dick Rees Boston Red Sox Williams American League Joe Cronin Emmett Ashford Red Sox Baltimore Ashford Orioles Frank Robinson Robinson

Lincoln Downs win caps six furlongs race card

Ambior ix Boi paid 13.20 to win the $3,200 Lincoln Downs feature. At Green Mountain, Ronfield clinched the mile pace in 2:10.4 for trainer and owner connections, highlighting Vermont action on Monday.

Lincoln, R.I Ambiorix Boi Lincoln Downs Pownal Ronfield Green Mountain

Season Tickets On Sale For Eagles Baseball

St Louis High School offers 1969 baseball season tickets valid for nine games plus access to the kickoff dance at St Josephs Parish Hall. Coach James McGrath will lead drills for parents and friends at 6:30 followed by a 7:30 to 11:30 dance. First exhibition double header vs St Doms at 2 p.m. Saturday. Parents Day is May 3 with St Louis versus Biddeford at 1 p.m.

St. Louis High School St. Joseph's Parish Hall James McGrath St. Dorm's St. Louis Biddeford High School

Lonborg sidelined by shoulder injury for Sox

BOSTON AP Jim Lonborg, 1967 Cy Young winner, is lost to the Boston Red Sox indefinitely due to a recurring shoulder ailment. The right-hander, whose career declined after a knee skiing accident, suffered arm problems in spring training and the season opener. Manager Dick Williams said Lonborg would not throw for a few days and may be used in relief before rejoining as a fifth starter once ready.

Boston Fenway Park Centerfield Dick William Reds Baltimore Orioles Williams Red Red Sox Baltimore Jim Lonborg Boston Red Sox Lonborg Darre Sekenen Dick Williams

Bruins aim to rebound as Sinden predicts series win

Boston Bruins regroup after back to back overtime losses to Montreal in the East final. Coach Harry Sinden said the Bruins will win the series despite facing four of five possible ties with the defending champions. Bruins plan two home games in Boston while sustaining only minor injuries.

Boston Boston Bruins Montreal Canadiens Harry Sinden Bruins Sinden

St Mary’s bowlers claim prize spread in meet

Steve Lewis of St Mary's earned third with 581 overall after a 551 scratch and a 30 pin handicap. Al Chaloult of St Mary's finished fourth with 570 on a 50 pin handicap. Earl Goodwin of Notre Dame won high single for non winners with 118 after his first string.

Steve Lewis St. Mary’s al Chaloult Earl Goodwin Notre Dame

Kennebunk High Athletes Awarded at Assembly

Kennebunk High School held an awards assembly Friday honoring athletes across boys and girls teams. Notable honorees include Glen Goodwin most valuable and Whitney Thurlow most improved in ski, and Tom Bradbury captain for varsity basketball with Tom Reagan, Jim Ham, and others receiving varsity and junior varsity honors.

Kennebunk High School Milt Maling Carol Nadeau Glenn Goodwin Tom Bradbury Mary Anne Hol Whitney Thurlow Kennebunk Tom Reagan Jud Miller Whitney Thurlon Wayne Fessenden Steve Belyea Jayvees Jim Ham Jim Fiske Ronnie Doone Jay Lahl Mike Peterson Dave Peterson Mark Truman James Steele Gary Haskell Craig Wellman Glen Goodwin John Ackley Bill Welch Bob O'Dell Henry Allen Dana Brown Mike Hanson Peter Ma Pete Miller Pete Mens Smith Ron Stone Leon Lindquist Paul Normand Todd Nutting Dave Sford Tom Bradly Susan Pitts Zoe Haskell Mary Ann Holbrook Betsy Grover Debbie Reid Tils Nancy Kneeland Ellen LeBlanc Robin Clark Cheri Butts Susan Miller Beth Kozlewski Cindy Dresser Rhonda Smith Patty Chick Kathy Heffernan Lynn Stillwell Kathey Haskell

Decary Little League to Hold Registrations

Decary Little League will hold a meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. in St. Andre's Parish Hall to plan next year’s registrations and prepare the league schedule. Officials say there are openings for coaches and umpires as six 15 man teams play under Emond Funeral sponsors.

Decary Little League St. Andre’s Parish Aant Emond Funeral

St Anthony's Kegler Wins Holy Name Rolloff Title

Norm Deschambeault of St Anthony's captured the Holy Name rolloff at Roll A Way Lanes Elm Street Bid a lastee with a 653 total 613 scratch and a 40 pin handicap. He strung 132 134 in the second third strings to seal the win. Bob Cote of Notre Dame trailed with a strong showing.

Norm Deschambeault St. Anthony’s Holy Name Elm Street Bida Deschambeault Bob Cote Notre Dame

Distaff Bowlers Vie For York County Title

Lillian Camire leads Connie Fleurent by 22 pins in the York County women’s bowling championship at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford tomorrow at 2 p.m. After first half scores of 1041 to 1019 Camire seeks to defend the title while Fleurent aims to regain it lost last year. The second half match will be close with both women all out.

Lillian Camire York County Connie Fleurent Biddeford

Babe Ruth League Meeting Set for Saco on Pleasant Street

The Babe Ruth League plans a meeting in Saco at 7:30 on Pleasant Street per Richard Murra. The notice mentions attendance for all interested in Babe Ruth activities.

Saco Sadat Saco A Pleasant Street Richard Murra Babe

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