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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1967

Page

6

Pirates Fall Short as Cubs Snow Out Early

Chicago blanked the Pirates 7 3 in Chicago as snow postponed the Cubs game in the seventh. Donn Clendenon and Roberto Clemente homered for Pittsburgh while Fergie Jenkins earned his second win for the Cubs. Rich Allen homered twice for Philadelphia in a split with the Mets.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Mets Pirates New York Pittsburgh Cub Norm Gigon Adolfo Phillips Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles St. Louis Atlanta San Francisco Donn Clendenon Roberto Clemente Ferguson Jenkins Rich Allen Phillies Dick Ellsworth Phil Linz Phils Milt Pappas Astros Ted Abernathy Reds Deron Johnson Ron Davis Ron Fairly Dodgers Claude Osteen Lou Brock Cardinals

Roll-A-Way Five Downs Go West in Lane Victory

Roll-A-Way Lanes hosts W M B P A women’s bowling as Roll-A-Way defeats Go West 6 2 to close their season. Four Roll-A-Way bowlers exceed 300 with Pat Tarbox 318 and Eleanor Ramsdell 315 leading Go West. Roll-A-Way totals 1540 to Go West 1498.

Bowl - A- Wile Go West Pat Tarbox Eleanor Ramsdell H. Ouellette C. Fleurent P. Tarbox A. Hubert L. Camire P. Parkinson V. Schurkmono E. Ramsdell P. Davenport H. Field

Lions Club elects vice president. Kennebunk coaches named

At a Northern York County Babe Ruth League meeting Francis Lamontagne of Kennebunk was elected to replace Richard Murray as league vice president. Kennebunk Lions coaches named are Milton Smith Merle Romprey Joe Butler and Ronald Graham. A draft plan for the all star team and district playoffs in Kittery July 22 was discussed. Player insurance will be provided by Maine Bonding and Casualty Co. The next meeting is May 14 at 157 Cleaves St Biddeford.

York County Babe Ruth Francis Lamontagne Kennebunk Richard Murray Murray Kennebunk Lions Milton Smith Merle Romprey Joe Butler Ronald Graham Kittery Maine Bonding and Casualty Co Portland Louis Caron Cleaves St Biddeford

Ryun Delivers Intercollegiate Record Mile at Kansas Relays

Jim Ryun, facing nerves, clocks 3:54.7 for a 12th fastest all time mile, a Kansas Relays meet record and early season best. The Kansas sophomore, 20th birthday looming, also anchors relay duties and contends for a Don Pierre Award as peers post strong marks from Hines, Burton, Brown, and MecCubbins across three days.

Lawrence Kan Marvel Jim Ryun Kansas Don Pierre Jim Hines Texas Southern Fred Burton Steve Herndon Missouri Conley Brown Rice Brown Hines Hines & Co Ryan Oklahoma State Chris MecCubbins Ryun

Yankees Rally Past Red Sox 7-5 Behind Howard and Downing

The Yankees overcome an early 5-1 deficit to beat the Red Sox 7-5 as Elston Howard delivers a decisive two-run double and Al Downing earns his second win in relief. Downing combines a strong five innings of shutout relief after allowing only one hit in the fourth. In other AL action, California sweeps Cleveland to reach first, Baltimore splits with Kansas City, Minnesota defeats Detroit, and Washington beats Chicago.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Elston Howard al Downing New York Yankees Downing Boston Red Sox Ralph Houk California Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Washington Chicago Darrell Brandon Tom Tresh Mickey Mantle Joe Pepitone Steve Whitaker Brandon Charlie Smith Jose Santiago Jake Gibbs Howard Rohr Gibbs Angels Kralick Bobby Knoop Jose Cardenal Paul Schaal Dick Radatz Jimmie Hall Robinson Boys Frank Brooks Orioles Steve Barber Moe Drabowsky Stu Miller Jack Aker Barry Moore White Sox Bernie Allen Senators New York Yankees Dick Williams Red Flaherty Carl Yastrzemski Williams Dalton Jones Yastrzemski Tony Horton George Thomas Rico Petrocelli Thomas Russ Gibson Tresh Mantle Pepitone Santiago Flaherty Filaherty Don Demeter Yaz Dennis Bennett Camilo Pascal

Dick Williams Angry Over Red Sox Defeat and Slumping Yankees

Boston built a four run lead on Darrell Brandon but the Yankees rallied with a bases loaded single by Pepitone and Whitaker sacrifice fly. Downing provided a key double for a 6 5 lead as Boston preserved a 6 1 win and California swept Cleveland later.

Dick Williams Red Sox

Telegram Loop Baseball Opens With Rescheduled Games

The Telegram Loop season starts Thursday with postponed April games shifted to late May and early June. Biddeford hosts Deering and Portland visits Thornton as St Louis rests. Opening play follows weather delays and aims to reduce makeup games while outdoor practice continues.

Telegram Baseball League Biddeford Deering Portland Thornton St. Louis Telly Loop

Glen-Mor Bowlerettes Finish Season With Sweep

The 20th Century Bowlerettes closed the 1966-67 W.M.B.P.A. season with an eight point 1,439 to 1,382 victory over Glen-Mor at 20th Century Lanes. F. Thompson led Glen-Mor with 302 while Ruth Strickland and Es telle Harper topped the Bowlerettes with 294 each.

Glen-Mor Girls F. Thompson Glen-Mor Ruth Strickland Estelle Harper P. Cantara J. Montpas R. Strickland E. Harper D. Gillis

Dodge Retains Twin City Bowling Title Against Nason

Bob Dodge, the Twin City bowling champion, defeated challenger Lester Nason at Pastime Lanes last night. Dodge totaled 1,124 to Nason’s 1,013, winning by 182 pins after leading by 71 in the first 10 strings. Dodge posted 193 pins from three strikes and 26 spares. Nason had five strikes and 14 spares for 133 extra pins.

Bob Dodge Twin City Lester Nason Nason Dodge

Final Big Three Rolloff Scheduled

The final event in the Big Three handicap rolloff will be held Tuesday evening at the Pastime Lanes to determine the trophy winner. The five-string route will use handicaps based on each bowler average and the event remains open to bowlers with a season average. Start time is 8:15 p.m.

Fights Last Night in Santa Ruz de Tenerife and Columbus

Boxing results show Juan Sambritz Albornoz stopping Antonio Ortiz in Canary Islands bout. In Columbus Doug Agin outpointed Johnny Howard in a separate 12 round match with noted scores from Steubenville and Richmond contexts.

Associated Press Santa Ruz DE Teneriffs Canary Islands Juan Sambritz) Albornoz Antonio Ortiz Columbus Ohio Doug Agin Steubenville Johnny Flash) Howard Richmond

Yankees' Al Downing Dominates Red Sox In 7-5 Win

In a six inning relief performance, Al Downing shut out Boston as the Yankees erased a deficit to beat the Red Sox 7-5. The night also featured Los Angeles extending a season arc with a 9-3 victory over St. Louis.

Los Angeles St. Louis al Downing Yankees Boston New York Red Sox

Derby Favorites Damascus and Successor Dominate Preview

Damascus leads Derby talk after a six length Wood Memorial win at Aqueduct while Successor prepares to run in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. Dawn Glory and Gala Performance trailed as Derby field expectations tighten with trainer changes and prep races shaping the Churchill Downs lineup. Damascus sails to Churchill Downs with Bill Shoemaker aboard as Derby week looms.

New York Elejandro Herrero Puerto Rico Dawn Glory H. C., Phipps Wheatley Stable Keeneland Lexington Gala Performance Alfred Vanderbilt Successor In the Wood Churchill Downs Damascus Successor Blue Grass Hirsch Jacobs Flamingo Golden Gate Fields Genter Sunshine Calvert Garden State New Jersey Tartan W.L. McKnight Johnny Nerud Dr. Fager the Wood Laurel Bill Shoemaker Kentucky

Six teams compete in northern Maine bowling event at Pastime Lanes

The Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters hosted six teams for five string bowling over Saturday and Sunday. Van Bur en won with 6 211 total, Wallagrass second at 6 061. Yvon Tardif, Roger Ouellette, and Arnie Labbe led high strings while Tardif and Dee top singles. Banquet capped the event at the COF Hall. In Philadelphia, Tom Mersberg warned of spoiling the champagne party as the Warriors overcame the 76ers 117 109 to force a sixth game in San Francisco. Rick Barry led SF with 36 points and Thurmond added key free throws in the final stretch.

Lafayette Order of Foresters Maine van Buren Wallagrass Yvon Tardif Roger Ouellette Arnie Labbe Harold Dee Roger Fecteau Biddeford Fort Kent C.O.F. Hall Philadelphia Tom Mersberg Philadelphia 76Ers San Francisco Warriors 76Ers Warriors Meschery San Francisco Chet Walker Nate Thurmond Hal Greer Wilt Chamberlain Jim King Rick Barry Luke Jackson Thursmond Greer Barry Thurmond

Randy Matson Breaks Record On His Day

Randy Matson set a world shot put mark at 71 feet 5 1/2 inches at Texas A M on Randy Matson Day. The senior and Kyle Field crowd watched as he surpassed the old record by about 10 1/2 inches and discussed heat and weight affecting his performance. His next stop is Drake Relays in Des Moines.

College Station Tex Randy Matson Texas A&m Kyle Field Matson Maton Des Moines

Baseball Standings and Weekend Results

National League standings show St Louis 9 3 tied for first, Philadelphia 7 3, Atlanta 5 4, Chicago 5 4, Pittsburgh 3 5, New York and San Francisco around. Sundays featured Philadelphia 10-3, Cincinnati 5-3, Los Angeles 9-3, Chicago 7-3. American League standings list New York 5 4, Detroit 6 5, Kansas City 5 6, Baltimore 6 5, Boston 4 4, Minnesota 4 5, Cleveland 4 5. Weekend results include Philadelphia over New York, San Francisco over Atlanta, Cincinnati over Houston, and Los Angeles sweeping St Louis.

W. L. Pet St St. Louis Yee Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Los Angele Los Angeles Philadelphia New Pittsbur New York San Fran

Cumberland Fair Official Entries Tonight

Trotters and pacers are listed for the Cumberland Fair with eight races scheduled starting at 7 30. Entries include Miss Amy Martin Amossons Rusty Shadywdale Mimic Grants Fortune and Frivoulous Valley in Race One and Hurricane Maid in Race Three.

Cumberland Fair Amy Martin V. Brann Fair O. Gordon Hills Ingrid R. Gartley G. Reed J. M. Jim L. Norton Dales F. Parker P. Goodell Spuds R. Smith City Hall Ricci del Marge H. McKenney C. Connor Shadydale Justice G. Reed Sawyer Denway R. Doherty Elroma C.B. Chappell Knight Latch F. Woodbury C. Smith B. Smith Long , Scott H. Richards Impish Knight J. Gerry Highland Flight R. P. Johnson Willie Worthy R. Millett Sharp Advance D. Richards David Pick Jans Flicka D. Arnold Buttercup Susie

Toronto blank Montreal in Stanley Cup Finals Game

Toronto defeated Montreal 3 to 0 as the Stanley Cup Finals tied at one win each. No other games scheduled. remaining matches include Boston at Washington Kansas City at Detroit Minnesota at Cleveland California at Baltimore Chicago at New York.

W. L. Pet. G.B California New York Detroit Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Boston Wesh Minnesota Cleveland Washington Associated Press Toronto Montreal

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