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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1967

Page

2

Oliva belts two homers in twin bill leads and miscues

Tony Oliva hits a first inning homer and a towering ninth inning shot after a 58 minute rain delay but is ruled out on a base path mishap. Umpire allows Cesar Tovar to score on Oliva’s reviewed run. Other AL results include Boston over New York 6 1 and Detroit win in fourth.

Associated Press Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Detroit Cesar Tovar Oliva Tony Tovar John Stevens George Cantor Boston New York California Cleveland Washington Chicago Kansas City Balltimore Jim Northrup al Kaline Ray Oyler Tigers Denny McLain Bill Rohr Yankees Elston Howard Bill Robinson Howard Rohr Dalton Jones Red Sox Jim Fregosi Don Wallace Angels Vic

Major League Leaders Include Batting and Pitching Highlights

A summary of leading American League and National League players lists top batters, run totals, and pitching records. Notable figures include Kaline Detroit and Brock St. Louis leading in home runs and RBIs, with multiple players tied for various categories. The piece closes with a note on Indians buried in Missouri's Meramec Caverns.

Mincher California Berry Chicago Brown Detroit Davalillo Cleveland Kaline Freehan Ward Petrocelli Boston Northrup MccMullen Washington Yastrzemski McGraw Tartabull Buford Gosger Kansas City Rohr Hunter Coleman McDowell Peters Brock St. Louis Pinson Cincinnati Helms Cepeda Williams Phillips D. Johnson Veale Pittsburgh Gibson Jaster Nolan

Ryun Targets Sub Four Minute Mile at Kansas Relays

Lawrence AP report notes Jim Ryun aims for a 3:55 mile in the Kansas Relays closing card. Ryun seeks speed versus a field including Ted Nelson and Richard Romo. Texas Southern eyes a 39.6 second 440 relay and a 9.4 meet record in the 100. Other Friday winners include Kansas State in the four mile relay and Stan McDonald in discus.

Lawrence Kans Jim Ryun Kansas Oscar Moore Southern Illinois Texas Southern Ryan Sullivan Glenn Cunningham Ryun Ted Nelson Los Angeles Striders Ryanl Richard Romo Texas Jim Hines Prairie View Thurman Boggess Felix Johnson Arkansas Am&n Rice Oklahoma Owls Ross Mackenzie Jeff Duxbury Kansas State Wes Dutton Val Schierling Emporia Kan State Mike Gregory Stan McDonald Lincoln

Minor League Stars And Major Comeback In Chicago And Cleveland

The Associated Press reports Jim Fregosi of the Angels belted a two-out two-run homer in the ninth to lift California past Cleveland 6-5. Bob Veale pitched a complete game for the Pirates, limiting Chicago to two hits in a 6-1 win.

Associated Press Jim Fregosi Angels California Cleveland Bob Veale Pirates Pittsburgh Chicago

Merchants Lane League Holds Handicap Rolloffs at 20th Century Lanes

The Merchants Bowling League will stage its annual handicap rolloffs Monday at 8:30 PM at 20th Century Lanes. In two divisions Class A and Class B, over 30 bowlers compete for trophies and cash prizes led by top handicappers Dick O'Brien of Russell's Shop n' Save in Class A and Norman Daigneault in Class B.

Merchants Bowling League George Frank Reagan Ralph Duchesne Dick O’brien Russell's Shop Norman Daigneault Russell’s O’brien N. Gillis J. Forcier R. Godbout R. Metaver N. Gadbois R. Gendron R. Nolette R. Desrosiers R. Grenier T. LeBlanc L. Laverriere H. Paul S. Foss A. Therrien R. Goudreau H. Goldthwaite R. Petit M. Perron P. Gagnon G. Gondreau N. Daigneault R. Russell F. Boisvert D. Raybine E. Rheaume C. Lessard G. Michaud A. Thibault R. Menard B. Doran N. Roy H. Labbe R. Welch R. Dusseault R. Boudreau D. Binette P. Desrosiers P. Giacullo E. Desmarais T.W.U.A A.F.L C.L John Chupka Paulette Cantara Goofers M. Adams B. Foresman S. Myers D. Gilblair S. Tanguay Y. Adams M. Dube L. Brunelle G. Tremblay M. Petit S. Thayer P. Bertrand D. Linscott J. Wojcik P. Hall J. Bouthot R. Gerry T. Gaudette D. Nason H. Cote F. Perkins P. Loranger

National League Standings and Schedule Glance

The National League table shows Cincinnati at 7 3 700, Philadelphia 43 71 2, New York 4 4 500, Chicago 4 4 500, Pittsburgh 3 4 429, Houston 6 4 6. Friday results include New York over Philadelphia 6 3 and Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 1.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B Bowe Cincinnati Philaphia New York Chicago Pittsburgh Houston Ss Los Angeles San Fran Philadelphia Houston St. Louis Atlanta San Francisco W. L. Pet. G.B. Detroit New Forest Washington Kansas City Baltimore Detroit Minnesota California Cleveland Boston

Stabler Suspended by Bryant Over Campus Exit

Kenny Stabler was suspended by Coach Bear Bryant after leaving campus without approval to visit his ailing grandmother in Foley Alabama. Stabler said he intends to stay in school and finish the semester while Bryant cited nonconformity and missed practices as the reason for the suspension.

Bryant Stabler Ken Alabama

Palmer Quits Dallas Open After Cold Halts Play

In Dallas the second round of the 100000 Greater Dallas Open was delayed by rain as Arnold Palmer withdrew with a severe cold. Gay Brewer led with 64 while Doug Sanders stood second with a chance at 20000 first prize. The second round moved to today with rounds three and four scheduled for Sunday and Monday.

Dallas, Tex Gay Brewer Arnold Palmer Palmer Brewer Doug Sanders Sanders Oak Cliff Country Club Associated Press Chavez Ravine Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Bob Gibson Dodgers Los Angeles California Florida Lenis Brooklyn San Francisco Giants Atlanta Giants

Rohr Seeks Second Straight Win for Red Sox

Boston faces New York in Fenway Park with rookie Billy Rohr chasing a second consecutive win after a 6-1 victory Friday. Jim Lonborg starts against Yankees righty Fred Talbot as lineup changes include George Thomas in right field for Tony Conigliaro who is sidelined by a back muscle spasm.

Boston Boston Red Sox Billy Rohr Jim Lonborg Dick Williams New York Yankee Fred Talbot Fenway Park Williams George Thomas Tony Conigliaro Yankees Dalton Jones Joe Foy Mike Andrews Tony Horton Russ Gibson Rohr Conigliaro Thomas Yankee Stadium Bronx Bombers Joe Pepitone Dick Howser John Kennedy Lu Clinton Elston Howard Bill Robinson Mel Stottlemyre

Buckwheat Classified as Grain Despite Not a Grass

Buckwheat seeds are considered grain though not related to wheat, corn, or rice. Buckwheat belongs to the buckwheat family.

Punchless Dodgers Hoped For Miracle

The Dodgers faced a rough patch as the Cardinals led NL after a rainout reshuffle. Pinson fueled Cincinnati in extra innings, while the Mets toppled Philadelphia and Pittsburgh beat Chicago. Gibson to Drysale clash set as Giants duel Perry-Lemaster.

Vada Pinson Cincinnati Houston New York Mets Jim Bunning Philadelphia Bob Veale Pittsburgh Chicago Cardinals Dodgers Gibson Los Angeles Don Drysdale San Francisco Giants Gaylord Perry Denny Lemaster Braves Pinson Reds Art Shamsky Tommy Harper Bill Mazeroski Gene Alley Pirates Cubs Veale Adolpho Phillips

Clay May Be Stripped Of Boxing Title

New York AP report says if Cassius Clay is jailed for refusing induction into the Army he could be stripped of the heavyweight title. Dooley cites an elimination bout among top heavies like Patterson Chuvalo Terrell Folley and Frazier as possible successors.

New York Cassius Clay Associated Press Clay Houston Army Washington Eddie Dooley New York State Athletic Commission Dooley World Boxing Organizations World Boxing Association British Boxing Board of Control European Boxing Association Robert Evans WBA Floyd Patterson George Chuvalo Ernie Terrell Zora Folley Thad Spencer Joe Frazier Henry Cooper Karl Mildenberger

Longest dwelling in Par is suburb of France

A 1,837 foot apartment complex in Par suburb of France houses about 1,500 occupants and features a serpentine design with lawn space for children. The text also notes a claim about the Queen of Sheba and Ethiopia.

Paris France

Shooting In Series Study Of Contrasts

The article compares Rick Barry and Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA final series. Barry leads Warriors scorers but shoots 40 percent while Chamberlain tops in field goal percentage and the 76ers lead 3-1. Hal Greer and Wally Jones contribute with high scoring and strong shooting.

Philadelphia Rick Barry San Francisco Warriors Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers Barry San Francisco Warriors Chamberlain Wilt 76Ers Hal Greer Wally Jones

Dodge Nason Lane Clash Resumes For Twin City Title

Dodge and Nason prepare for a Sunday night rematch at Pastime Lanes starting 8 30. The final 10 strings of the Twin City title match feature champion Bob Dodge vs challenger Les Nason with Dodge holding a 71 pin lead from the first half and Nason fighting to overturn the deficit with a crash ball and high pressure play.

Twin City Bob Dodge Les Nason Dodge Nason

Tarnishes Silver From Sulphur Content In Gas

Sulphur in coal gas dulls silver by blackening it. Silver burnishes fast where gas smells of coal sulphur. The porcupine, though slow by nature, can sprint as fast as a man for short bursts.

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