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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1968

Page

4

Eagles Beat Cheverus 4 2 In Season Opener

St Louis High defeated Cheverus 4 to 2 at St Louis Alumni Field. Guy Laliberte pitched a three hitter with 17 strikeouts for the Eagles while St Louis benefited from Cheverus miscues and a homer by Dick Thibodeau.

Cheverus St. Louis Alumni Field Don Lauzier Don Rochefort Alan Dutremble St. Louis High Cheverus High School Guy Laliberte St. Louis Alumnis Field Fagies Laliberte Gratto Babineau St. Louis Lauzier Norton Ridge Rochefort Ludwig O’reagan Tarpinian Lessard Labranche Dutremble Pevarada Gammon Rogers White St. Louis High Rochefort Cote P Lauzier Bernier Thibodeau Cheverus Ab Ludwig Pavarada O'Reagan Grotto Tarpimian

Celtics Win 7th Straight Title Game After 3-1 Deficit

The Boston Celtics edged the Philadelphia 76ers 100-96 in game seven to complete the first NBA series comeback from 3-1 down. Wilt Chamberlain scored mostly in the first half, finishing with 14 points as Philadelphia shot 35.2 percent. Russell led Boston with 12 points and 26 rebounds, Havlicek added 21, Jones 22.

Philadelphia Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Celtics 76Ers NBA Wilt Chamberlain Alex Hannum Handel Hannum Wilt Chamberlain Boston John Havlicek Bill Russell Sam Jones Havlicek Larry Siegfried Bailey Howell Russell

Tigers Nip Portland 5 4 In League Play

Biddeford High edged Portland 5 to 4 at Waterhouse Field in opening Telegram League play. Pitching duel dominated early until Biddeford errors in the third led to unearned runs, and Dick Lemay delivered a four base hit in the fourth. Don Boucher singled, Rene Saucier scored on a bad throw, and Eon shut down Portland in relief to seal the win.

Cheverus St. Louis Leo Lessard Ron Cote Don Lausier Laliberte Cote Lauzier Dick Thibodeau Dutremble Biddeford High Portland Waterhouse Field Tiger Dick Lemay Bob Johnson Biddeford Lemay Johnson Pete Agger Fred Giobbi Rolandson Eon Don Boucher Rene Saucier Mike Minunitti

Coleman Quietly Shuts Out Oakland 3-0

Washington right-hander Coleman fired his first major league shutout, allowing six hits as the Senators blanked Oakland 3-0. Frank Howard homered, Frank Coggins and Mike Epstein contributed key hits and defense to support the strong outing.

Joe Coleman Washington Senators Oakland Coleman Senators A’s Aoss Gary Waslewski Boston Cleveland California Angels Baltimore Bobby Knoop Detroit Chicago Minnesota New York Jim Nash Frank Howard Frank Coggins Coggins Howard Mike Epstein Washington Jim Lemon Waslewski Tony Horton Carl Yastrzemski Red Sox Sonny Siebert Hal Kurtz Siebert Kurtz

Major League Leaders BATTING AND PITCHING STATS

A summary of top MLB leaders by batting and pitching. Notable figures include Alli son Minn .519 and Yastrzemski Bost 4 HRs. Pitching leaders include Ellsworth Bost 2 0 and Waslewski 2 0. Strikeout leaders include Siebert and McDowell with 18 and 19.

Associated Press Allison Minn Petrocelli Bost Cardenal Cleve Ellsworth Waslewski Warden Det Merritt Siebert Cove McDowell

Final away game fuels men’s NBA title push

A coach expressed deep concern before the seventh and deciding game away from home. He warned the team not to celebrate prematurely as they head to Boston to face the Western champion Los Angeles in the title series opening Sunday afternoon.

Boston Los Angeles

Twin City Title Match Opens Tomorrow at Pastime Lanes

Tomorrow at Pastime Lanes the final 10 strings of a Twin City title match pit champion Bob Dodge against challenger Don Bouthot. Dodge leads 1,188 to 1,134 after the first 10 strings, a slim margin that keeps the outcome in doubt. The 5 p.m. start time sets a potential upset scenario as Bouthot is pegged as a dangerous challenger.

Bob Dodge Don Bouthot Dodge Bouthot

Swift hunts at 125 mph during aerial pursuit

A swift bird is described reaching speeds up to 125 miles per hour while hunting, highlighting its remarkable acceleration and agility in flight.

Eagles State Sunday Tilt

St. Louis Alumni field hosts St. Ignatius of Sanford for an exhibition game tomorrow at 1 pm. Eagles State faces the visiting team in a non league afternoon tilt with both squads using the event as a tune up.

St. Louis

Eagle as U.S. national emblem praised for size and flight

The eagle is celebrated as the suitable national emblem of the United States due to its size strength vision and flight prowess. It is highlighted for its keenness and overall majestic presence as a symbol of national identity.

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