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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1969

Page

3

Elgin Baylor Seizes Lead in Lakers Comeback

Elgin Baylor returned late in the fourth quarter to spark the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA final. Baylor scored 12 points in 3:32, including 10 in the final stretch, lifting L A to even the series at 1-1 before a pro-basketball record home crowd of 17,559 in Los Angeles.

LOS Angeles Boston Celtics National Basketba Association Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Baylor Forum Lakers Elgin Bill van Breda Kilff Sunda Boston Garden Jerry West John Havlicek Bill Russell Big Bill Johnny Egan Havlicek Egan Tom Sanders Russell Havli‘eek

Cheverus Stags Dominate Tigers 5-0 in Nine

Cheverus Stags shut out Biddeford Tigers 5 to 0 at Biddeford High School Field. Jim O Regan pitched a four hitter, stymying the Tiger offense as Ridge and Grotto sparked the Cheverus attack with three hits apiece. First-inning rally featured Norton walking and Ridge driving in two via triple, while a late Cheverus surge added three unearned runs in the ninth.

O'Regan Ridge Sloan Peverada Fecteau Townsend Device Bucci Biddeford Cheverus S. Macomber Macomber Cheverus Stags Stags Tarpinian Phil Sloan Joe Derice Tiger Steve Ricky Fecteau Verus Feve Grotto ABRH

Distaff Teams Tie for First in Bowling League History

The Pin Pals and Pokeys finished tied for first in the T.W.A.A.-A.F.L.-C.LO Ladies Williams Pollock bowling league at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Final standings show the Pokeys and Pin Pals co champions with 154-86 records, followed by Bowlerettes 153-87 and Pitter Patters 152-88 amid a dramatic title race. The season was marked by key injuries and late reversals as the previous leader, the Pitter Patters, failed to maintain their advantage.

T.W.A.A Hellions C.I.C Pollock John Chu Pitter Patt Ers Lillian Lessard Pokeys Pin Pals Rowlerettes Pitter Potters

London coffee houses spread rapid since 1650s

The World Almanac notes the first London coffee house opened in 1652 by Pas Qua Rosee and by the mid 18th century about 2000 such houses existed. Rosee advertised coffee as a drink that quickens the spirits improves sight and aids various ailments.

London Pasqua Rosee World Almanac Rosee

Baseball schedule and results roundup from national league east

The Associated Press lists today's and Sunday's games across the National League East with matchups including Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Montreal at Kgeen Atlanta at Los Angeles Houston at San Francisco Cincinnati at San Diego. Sunday's games repeat several pairings and Monday schedules add Cincinnati at San Francisco Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh Houston at Atlanta Los Angeles at San Diego. Standings show Boston Cleveland Washington Oakland Kansas City Minnesota Seattle and other clubs with recent results noted.

Chicago New York St.Louis Philadelphia Montreal Atlanta Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Cincinnati San Diego St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Detroit Cleveland Wnvision Oakland Kansas City Minnesota California Seattle Frida Washington Baltimore Kan. City W. L Pittsburgh Pet San Fran

Trotters and Pacers Official Entrants Post Time 7:30

Harness racing card lists ten races from pace to trot with $500 to $1,200 purses. Entrants include Mountain Byrd, Sweet Boot, Garys Pal, Roman Way, Mickey Jo Abbe, Election Day, Chevelle Sota, Mandy C, Sober Counsel, and Rocky Ear among others. Race details note drivers, owners, and race classifications across ten events at venue.

Mountain Byrd M. Beckwith Brian R. Seymour Chance Girl R. Goodblood J M. Frank Golden Gait W. Clary New Day R. Gartley Joe Lebel F. Cluff Gar Hanover B. Smith Sweet Boot D. Watson Camden Miss H. Richards Thomas B Good R. Seymour Okanee Knoxville L. Hannah Catherine Bumpas L. Perkins Allen Dares Elmwood P. Sowers Shadydale Able H. McKenney Hasty Buck D. Richards F. Parker Broncho Sam R. Smith the Cobbler D. Watson Marcon Mars Roman Way M. Beckwith Carson Ane Art Smith Lynn Boot D. M Cold Spring AL Langile Jr Sail Ho R. Bartlett Fay J. D. Sallev Johnny Gallon Mickey Jo Abbe F. Woodbury Borderview Caress L. Berry Tulip King R. Smith H. Richards Moko Scott F. Parker Valley Flash Chevelle Sota Bea Hakita Shadydale Impact L. Bryant Montere Mighty Layne P. R Meadow Mike R. Andersen Kitty Knicht R. Brown Brown Rocky Ear A. Nason Saha S. Bard B. Smith Peter Paul Star John Scooter Lass T. Harris Poor Frank J. D. Salley Meadow Valerie

NBA Finals Bulls? Lakers edge Celtics in Friday win

Los Angeles 118 Boston 112 as Lakers take a 1 0 lead in the best of seven. No game scheduled for Sunday with next meeting set in Boston after noon on Monday.

Associated Press Los Angeles Boston

Giants rally past Astros on grand slam in 13th

Major Jeanne Stars ringsdock Hiatt fueled San Francisco with seven RBIs including a first inning homer an eighth inning single and a 13th inning grand slam for a 12-8 win over Houston. Bill Singer pitched a four hitter for the Dodgers earning his fourth win. Angle Right a 33 year old gelding wins the 4800 Malden Purse at Suffolk Downs after a late surge.

Associated Press Ringsdock Hiatt Giants San Francisco Houston Bill Singer Dodgers Los Angeles Boston Angle Right Gulfstream Park Suffolk Downs

Red Sox power blitz sinks Tigers in Detroit

Boston's lineup exploded with back to back homers by Conigliaro and Andrews to overturn a 2-0 deficit. Lonborg earned the win after a disputed walk, while Rico Petrocelli belted his sixth homer. Dick Williams lauded Boston's power surge and planned lineup moves for the following game.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Boston Tiger Mickey Lolich Tigers Billy Coniliaro Mike Andrews Jim Lonborg Rico Petrocelli Red Sox Lonborg Mickey Lolich Baltimore Red Sox Dick Williams Lonbrog Williams Joe Lahoud Joe Sparma Billy Conigliaro

Kennebunk Opens Summer Baseball Registration for Youths

Registration for boys aged 13 to 15 interested in summer baseball will be held at the Park Street School playground tomorrow from 1 30 to 2 30 p m. Kennebunk and Arundel youths may sign up during this window.

Kennebunk Park Street Arundel

St Louis at Montreal Opens NHL Playoffs Best of Seven

The Associated Press reports the opening NHL playoff game between St Louis and Montreal to follow Friday night after one o clock. The first game in the best of seven series began with high stakes and tense playoff atmosphere.

Associated Press St. Louis Montreal

Hayes, B U Athlete of the Year at Hall of Fame Banquet

Junior Jim Hayes of Boston University named Athlete of the Year for scoring over 1 000 points in two varsity seasons. He received the Gordon Cochrane Memorial Award at the BU Varsity Club Hall of Fame Banquet as 300 alumni and friends honored him. Speedy Love won the featured mile trot at Green Mountain Park in Pownal Vermont at Friday night’s races.

Boston Jimmy Hayes Boston University Hayes Gordon Mickey) Cochrane

Lonborg Regains 1967 Form In Red Sox Win Over Tigers

DETROIT AP Veteran Jim Lonborg appears to recapture much of his 1967 form as Boston slips past Detroit 5 4 in the opener of a three game series. Lonborg worked six plus innings allowing six hits while striking out five. Mike Andrews and Rico Petrocelli homered and sparma managers awaited next game details.

Detroit Boston Red Sox Jim Lonborg Lonborg Red Sox Detroit Tigers Lonnie Tigers Boston Dick Williams Williams Darrell Johnson Sparky Lyle Vincente Romo Cleveland Ken Harrelson Romo Wild Willie Horton Jim Northrup Mickey Stanley Mickey Lolich Billy Conigliaro Reggie Smith Mike Andrews Lolich Rico Petrocelli Joe Azcue Andrews Ray Culp Igers Joel Sparma

Major League Leaders Summary From Diverse Teams

Salem New Hampshire AP reports Samp son Counsel won the Claremont Pace at ckingham Park earning $6,000 purs e Friday night. The text lists various leaders in batting runs RBI hits doubles triples and home runs across multiple teams with many OCR errors and inconsistent names.

Murcer N.Y Ees N.Y Blair Belt Oliva Minn Cree Bast Carew McAuliffe Del D. Green Oak Leagles Sea Naygenta Kenney Itching Neta C. Jones Laboy McCovey Morgan Houst Bench Cin H.aaron Brock St.l Cencerned Jenkins Chic Gibson Salem, N.H Sampson Counsel Claremont Ckingham Park

Inferno Ski Race Revival At Mount Washington

The Inferno Ski Race returns after a long hiatus with 50 skiers expected to plunge from Mount Washington summit at 6,288 feet in a two mile downhill. Competitors include former Olympians Dodge Macomber and Tom Corcoran in the veteran division and younger skiers from Class A ranks. The course drops 2,600 vertical feet to Tuckerman Ravine with a finish near Hermit Lake, sponsored by the Eastern Slope Ski Club and Jackson Ski and Outing Club.

Mount Washington N.H Toni Matt Tuckerman Ravine John Clough Dartmouth Don Henderson Holderness School Hermit Lake E Dodge George Macomber Tom Corcoran Eastern Slope Ski Club Jackson Ski and Outing Club

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