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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1967

Page

6

76ers Seize Game Four to Push NBA Finals Lead

Philadelphia rode Hal Greer 38 points Chet Walker 33 and Wally Jones 14 in a 122 108 win over San Francisco as Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 27 rebounds and 8 assists to take a 3 1 edge in the best of seven series over the Warriors in San Francisco.

SAN Francisco Alex Hannum Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Hal Greer Chet Walker Wally Jones Wilt Chamberlain Philadelia San Jancisco Warriors Philadelphia 76Ers Chamberlain Wilt Bill Sharman Seash Jones Greer Walker Civic Auditorium Rick Barry

Pavletich Delivers in 13th As Reds Edge Dodgers

Cincinnati reserve catcher Don Pavletich, 211 pounds, hustled on the bases in the 13th. He reached on a one out walk, advanced on a bunt, slid safe at second, moved to third on a force, and scored the go ahead run as the Reds beat Los Angeles 3-1. Gary Nolan pitched nine strong for Cincinnati and Pete Rose added an RBI single. In other NL action, the Mets beat the Cubs 6-1 behind Tom Seaver first major league win, and the Giants defeated the Cardinals 7-5 aided by five second inning runs and late relief.

Cincinnati Don Pavletich Reds Los Angeles Pavietich Gerry Arrigo Ron Perranoski Dodgers Avietich Jim Hieckman Perranoski New York Chicago San Francisco St. Louis Tommy Davis Mets Cubs Tom Seaver Don Shaw Curt Simmons Giants Cardinals Lou Brock Willie Mays Jim Hart Jesus Alou Bob Bolin Ken Henderson Cal Maxvill Henderson Cards Bolin Lindy McDaniel Frank Linzy

Hart Council Bowling League Holds Banquet

The Knights of Columbus hall hosted the Hart Council Bowling League banquet with forty bowlers attending. Captain Frank Greaney's Eagles were named 1966-67 champions. awards went to Ray Gendron, John Letourneau, Leo Laverriere in Class A. Lionel Martel, Joe Lopez, Don Bouffard in Class B. Dick Bolduc, Tom Fleurant, Fernand Turcotte in Class C.

Knights of Columbus Lake FE Hart Council K. of C. Hall Frank Greaney Eagles Albert Carrier Nick Gillis Greaney Marcel Letarte Joe Neault Rene Menard Ron Caron Browns Bears Giants Packers Colts Lions Redskins Ray Gendron John Letourneau Leo Laverriere Lionel Martel Joe Lopez Don Bouffard Dick Bolduc Tom Fleurant Fernand Turcotte Armand Bergeron Norman Moulton John Paul Letourneau Roland Petit

Jose Torres Favored To Regain Title

Jose Torres, 30, Puerto Rican born New Yorker, is a 6-5 favorite to regain the light heavyweight crown from Dick Tiger in the May 16 rematch. Tiger, 37, won the December 1 bout at Madison Square Garden by unanimous decision.

New York Dick Tiger Jose Torres New Yorker Tiger Madison Square Garden Torres

Baseball and basketball collide in cancelations and lawsuits

Muddy fields delay local Telegraph League baseball games with postponements and rescheduling. In basketball, legal battles erupt as the NBA sues the ABA and player Barnes over a contract move, signaling a full scale league conflict.

Lane Tourney For Women Rescheduled To Sunday

The Western Maine Bowling Proprietors Association ladies tournament for players under 100 averages is moved to Sunday at Pastime Lanes. It will run 10 strings and be conducted on two shifts due to prior commitments of lanes and players.

Western Maine Bowling Proprietors Association

Boxing contracts set return bout revenue splits

On Thursday official contracts for the return 15 rounder were signed. Tiger will receive 40 percent and Torres 20 percent of all receipts. The fight will be shown on home television nationally, but New York will be blacked out.

Tiger Torres New York

Philadelphia tops Warriors 122 to 108 in playoff race

In the NBA Finals Philadelphia from the East defeated San Francisco 122 to 108 to take a 3-1 series lead. No other games are on the schedule for Thursday.

Associated Press National Basketball Association Philadelphia San Francisco

Montreal beats Toronto 6 2 to lead Cup finals 1 0

In the Stanley Cup Finals Montreal defeated Toronto 6 to 2 at Montreal. The teams open the best of seven series with the Canadiens taking a 1 0 lead.

Associated Press Montreal Toronto

Fights Report From Savannah and McKeesport Heavyweights

Gordon Lott 152 outpointed Oscar Freeman 159, Savannah. Mort Brown reports McKeesport heavyweight Rudy Richardson outpointed Wally Livingston 10 rounds in Philadelphia. McKeesport heavyweight knockouts Jimmy McClain in an 8 round bout in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Savannah Gordon Lott Oscar Freeman Norfolk Pittsburgh Mort Brown

Red Auerbach Eyes Boston Celtics Ownership Move

Red Auerbach and a group including Jack Waldron plan to buy the Celtics from Marvin Kratter, who says the club is for sale at the right price. Kratter notes interested offers from about 20 bidders, with stockholders protected by National Equities rules, and stresses the sale reflects corporate obligations, not personal reasons.

Boston Red Jerbach Boston Ty Tics National Baketball Association Auerbac Jack Waldron Celtic Marvin Krater National Equities, Inc NBA Auerbach Kratter Celtics Brown The Garden American Basketball Association

Weird Inning Sours Tigers Win Over Angels In Detroit

The Tigers beat the Angels 4-3 in a bizarre eighth and ninth inning featuring a misplayed ball, a pickoff at third, and a chaotic rundown. Cal manager Rigney and Al Kaline commented on the unusual sequence as Rick Reichardt and Don Mincher were involved in key plays. In other AL action Cleveland edged Kansas City 2-0 and Chicago defeated Washington 8-4. Minnesota’s game with Baltimore was rained out.

W. L. Pet G.B New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Callorna Anie Wilsh Bernie Boston Minnesota California Washington Talay Boston Kansas

East Biddeford Little League Plans Outline

East Biddeford Little League set to open Saturday June 3 with a 1 p.m. double header after a City Building meeting. Registration for boys ages nine to twelve by Aug 1 will be held June the AMVETS Hall at 6 30 with birth certificates required. tryouts May 1 2 3 4. auction May 8. spring training May 15. League boundaries cover the eastern area.

Alfred Street Meyers

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights From A Lively Week

National League and American League tallies shown with team wins losses and games back. Notable results include New York 6 Chicago 1 and San Francisco 7 St Louis 3 13 innings, plus upcoming matchups listed for Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston St Louis Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco and more.

Associated Press W. L. Pet St. Louis Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago New York Houston Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Fran San Francisco Philadelphia

Major League Leaders: American League Leaders

Major League Leaders report from the Associated Press lists top AL batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases and pitching records. Notable names include Veresalles Berry Freehan Kaline Mincher and Stottlemyre with leading figures and tied pitchers at 1 0 0.

Berry Chicago Fregosi California Kaline Detroit Mincher Johnstone Hershberger Kansas City Yastremski Botnton Ted Kahine Califoria M.caraw Agee Stottlemyre New York Bruvet Chance Minnesota

Baseball stars dash stats from St Louis and Chicago

Players Brock Jackson Helms Cepeda Phillips Williams Williams Phillips Helms Johnson Nolan Gibson Jaster all feature across a high scoring ledger. Key marks include Brock leading runs batted in with 13 and Brock totaling 18 hits while Nolan records 20 strikeouts and Gibson posts a 2-0 decision.

Williams Chicago Brock St. Louis St Louis Jackson Houston McCarver Pinson Cincinnati Helms Cepeda Phillips St. Loui D. Johnson Chiicago Gibson Jaster

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