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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1969

Page

6

Hawk Harrelson traded to Indians in six player deal

Ken Harrelson agreed to join the Cleveland Indians after a four hour meeting with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and others, ending a Sox trade dispute. He was sent from Boston along with Dick Ellsworth and Juan Pizarro for Sonny Siebert Vicente Romo and Joe Azcue. Harrelson said he was persuaded to return to baseball and play for Cleveland, agreeing to terms under his Red Sox contract plus an additional 1970 deal.

NEW York Ken Harrelson Baseball Commissioner's Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Gabe Paul Bowie Boston Dick Williams Siebert Washington Harrelson Kuhn Paul Dick O’connell Red Sox Joe Cronin Bob Woolf Bellbottom Culp Roy White Joe Pepitone Yankees Petrocelli George Scott Dalton Jones Conigliaro Stan Bahnsen Williams Yastrzemski Don Nottebart Pepitone Mike Andrews Joe Coleman Sonny Siebert Joe Azcue Gerry Moses Andrews

Canadiens edge Bruins as series tightens in Montreal

Montreal defeats Boston 4-2 to pull within one win of the Stanley Cup semifinal, led by Laperriere Provost Tremblay and Vachon stifling goaltending while Sinden and Ruel clash over bruising hockey and predictions.

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Ted Williams Returns To Fenway Park In Manager Role

Ted Williams, Hall of Fame slugger, returns to Fenway Park as manager of the Washington Senators for a rare appearance in enemy colors. Williams debuts amid rain and cold as Boston eyes a split in a season already featuring Williams' team in fifth in the AL East, while the Red Sox ride a hot offense led by Conigliaro and Yaz.

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Harrelson Eyes Cleveland Move Amid Performance Push

Harrelson asserts interest in Cleveland tied to business chances while noting firm Boston ties and potential harm from absence. He cites his blazing blood as motivation to move and focuses on performance. He also worries about five teammates stuck in limbo for three days.

Cleveland Boston

Westbrook Beats Biddeford 9-2 On Wet Waterhouse Field

Westbrook Blue Blazes deflate Biddeford Tigers 9-2 despite gusty winds and cold with Larry Fournier driving the offense. Burton earned the mound win for Westbrook, while Biddeford’s Eon and Fecteau produced key RBIs. Next for Biddeford is a home game Thursday versus Cheverus.

Biddeford High School Waterhouse Field Westbrook Larry Fournier Blue Blazes Emery Laffin Fournier Bernier Flaherty Tigers Mike Bouthot Billy Eon Bouthot Blazes Ricky Fecteau Eon Burton Fecteau Flagherty Turner Bengals Tiger Cheverus

Santiago Surgery Termed Successful

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jose Santiago underwent a one hour operation to repair a torn elbow muscle. Dr John McGillicuddy called the procedure successful and noted Santiago had been troubled by elbow problems since last season when he started the year strong and earned an All Star selection.

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NBA Finals schedule and ABA results recap

No NBA game Tuesday. Thursday opens the best-of-seven finals with Boston at Los Angeles. ABA Eastern Division finals saw Indiana beat Miami 131 116, Indiana leads 1 0 in the series. Western Division has Oakland leading New Orleans 124 in the series.

Associated Press Boston Los Angeles Indiana Miami Oakland New Orleans

Frazier Retains World Heavyweight Title After KO

In Houston Joe Frazier defeated Dave Zyglewicz by knockout, retaining his world heavyweight championship share. The bout based in Houston marked Frazier’s latest title defense. A second report from Miami Beach notes Gordon Lott defeating Luis Galvan in a separate card.

Associated Press Houston Joe Frazier Dave Zyglewicz Frazier Miami Beach Fla Gordon Lott Savannah Luis Galvan Santo Amingo Dominican Republic

National League East Standings and Tuesday Results

League leaders show Chicago Montreal New York St Louis Philadelphia Milwaukee and San Francisco in tight divisional races. Tuesday games feature Philadelphia at New York Chicago at Montreal St Louis at Chicago and Cincinnati at Los Angeles among others with several shutouts and lopsided scores.

L. Pet G.B. Chicago Montreal New York St. Louis Phila Phia Atlanta Los Angeles Cincinnati San Fran San Diego Houston Philadelphia Zere Chicago Pittsburgh San Francisco San Francisc Los Anges Baltimore Boston Wash'n. i Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Ice Kansas City Seattle California Oakland Detroit Washington Kansas Ciy Milwaukee Bossciay

Stoneman Shuts Down St. Louis After No-Hitter

Major League Stars report Bill Stoneman of Montreal following a no hitter with a six hit shutout to beat St. Louis 2 to 0. Cesar Perez led Cincinnati with four hits and a two run homer as the Reds routed Houston 14 to 0.

Associated Press Bill Stoneman Expos Montreal St. Louis Bast Ie GE Toa Perez Cincinnati Houston

Lakers Seek Wilt Era Edge in Finals Opener

Los Angeles Lakers invest about 1.25 million to counter Boston Celtics with Wilt Chamberlain, amid a 11-5 favorites tag. Wilt praises Russell yet cites Celtics stars Bailey Howell Sam Jones and John Havlicek as primary threats in the best of seven series opener at the Forum. Red Auerbach dismisses fear, insisting the Celtics must be beaten for the title.

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