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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1967
Page
6
The Yankees reclaim first in the American League with Whitey Ford beating the White Sox 3 0 for his 45th career shutout. Ford’s return after shoulder surgery recalls the World Series era as he prevails in Chicago.
Montreal seeks a third straight crown as they renew the Cup final against Toronto. Jean Beliveau leads a healthy Canadiens squad after a 4-0 semifinal sweep of the Rangers, while the Maple Leafs, missing key players like Larry Jeffrey due to surgery, face a tough series.
Hank Aaron homered twice as the Braves beat Houston 4-1 to extend a win streak to five. The 33-year-old star, batting .321, hit a 405-foot shot in the first and a 420-foot homer in the fourth, raising his career total to 444 and reaffirming his power-hitting approach for 1967.
National League standings show St Louis 60 1.000 Philadelphia 4 2 .667 Pittsburgh 2 4 .333 etc. Wednesday results include Atlanta 4 Houston 1 and St Louis 7 San Francisco 5. Today's games Chicago at New York and Cincinnati at Los Angeles. American League results list New York 4 2 .667 and Cleveland 3 2 .600 with multiple matchups scheduled today and tomorrow.
Andre Labelle of Saco Trans mission won the Industrial League handicap rolloff at Roll A Way Lanes, edging Jim Hersom of Rolling 5 581 to 580. Labelle carried a 40 pin handicap, Hersom 65, with 38 bowlers competing.
The Italian composer Ruggiero Leoncavallo rose to prominence in operatic history through his single work Pagliacci. This landmark tragedy remains a cornerstone of verismo and Italian opera, shaping his enduring reputation and influence.
The Biddeford Saco Rod and Reel Club elected Robert Nadeau president Atty Robert Melnick vice president Raymond Audie treasurer J Ralph Larochelle secretary and Robert Boilard publicity chair. They accepted an invitation to the 21st annual Salt Water Fishing Contest and outlined dates for Tri State tournaments with events slated for Maine Plum Island Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Governors Curtis honorary member plan and ocean study support also approved.
Boston and New York prepare for a three game series at Fenway Park with Billy Rohr facing Mel Stottlemyre. Rohr seeks his second major league start after a near no hitter. Stottlemyre aims to rebound from a tough 1965 season.
East Biddeford Little League plans a 7 30 tonight at the Chamber of Commerce Jour nal Building with League President Ed Meyers urging all officers managers and coaches to attend. Final plans for new player registration at AMVETS Hall on Monday April 24 at 6 30 p m. All other business to prepare for league opening in early June.
Rochelle Jacobs of the Hoochers and Ed Larkin of the Jokers won the mixed couples handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Rochelle totaled 555 with 118 on string five, earning 70 bonus pins. Ed totaled 592 with 135 on string two and 35 bonus pins.
Whitey Ford scattered seven singles for a 3 0 victory over the Chicago White Sox for his 45th career shutout and first since August 5, 1965. Ron Hunt had four hits including the game winning double in the 10th, scoring twice in a 3 2 Dodger win over Cincinnati. The article also notes the new term megacorpse meaning a million deaths from nuclear war.
24-year-old Dave McKenzie of New Zealand wins the 71st Boston A A Marathon in 2 15 45 defeating Japanese rivals for a 1 2 3 5 6 finish. He sets a course record by 48 seconds and claims his sixth straight marathon victory with a weathered, pace setting effort despite sleet and cold. Tom Laris places second as Japan dominates early, while Aoki, Terasawa and others follow in the top 10.
Kansas Relays opener forecasts record bids from Texas Southern and Kansas great Jim Ryan as 1,113 athletes from 116 schools contest 42nd Kansas Relays. Texas Southern sprinters push world marks in 440 and 880 relays while Rice and Oklahoma chase relay records. Ryun may challenge his sprint medley world mark as events unfold.
Arnold Palmer seeks his best year yet in golf money wise as the Greater Dallas Open opens with Palmer high in the money standings. He shot 68 in the pro-am and leads a strong field that includes Billy Casper and Frank Beard. Casper trails Palmer by about $225,000 in official earnings while Gay Brewer sits second in the money list.
Hart Council Luke E Hart Council bowling league will hold its annual banquet at the K C hall on Washington Street in Biddeford this evening at 6 15. Champions Eagles will be guests of honor after winning the 1966 67 crown in a dramatic league race. Players Frank Greaney Marcel Letarte Joe Neault Rene Menard and Ron Caron plus cash awards for all teams. Grand Knight Albert Carrier guest of honor Nick Gillis master of ceremonies.
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