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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1967

Page

6

Maroon Wins After Sixth Inning Rally At Waterhouse Field

The Tigers defeated Biddeford 5 to 4 as a seventh inning rally erased a 5 1 deficit. Deering pitcher Dick Saucier carried a no hitter for six innings before a seventh inning hit spree. The comeback started in the eighth with two runs and finished in the ninth with another score.

Deering Rams Biddeford High School Waterhouse Field Dick Saucier Saucier Tigers Deering

Maroon of Thornton Academy Edges Portlanders 7 6

In a Telegram League opener at Thornton Field the Maroon of Thornton Academy beat the Portlanders 7 6 after a late rally. Don Nason led local hitters with four and Rod Choroszy added three as Choroszy also struck out eleven on the mound.

Portland Bulldogs Thornton Field Thornton Academy Portlanders Thornton Portland Maroon Don Nason Rod Choroszy Choroszy George Caras

Queen Pitches Reds Past Giants in Tight 3-2 Win

Mel Queen, once an outfielder with a weak bat, struck out three and allowed one run over seven innings to help Cincinnati beat San Francisco 3-2 and reclaim first in the NL. The win came as Houston topped St Louis 6-4, ending a 10-game skid. Other NL action saw Osteen, Jenkins and Pittsburgh win.

Mel Queen Cincinnati San Francisco Giants Queen Reds St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Houston Deron Johnson Pike Sanborn Gaylord Perry Vada Sherman Pinson Relievin Ted Abernathy Portland Swasey Russo Malia Heathley Martin McDonough Nason Heatley Anderson Reiley Willey Lane Choroszy Caras Shimkowitz Thornton BB Heatley SO Heatley Gardner HO Heathley U Fancher Philbrick Jim Maloney New York Yankees Pirates Venezuela Bob Gibson Joe Morgan Hal Woodeshick Gibson Astros Cardinal Osteen Braves Ron Hunt Dodgers Lou Johnson Ferguson Jenkins New York Mets Ron Santo Jesse Gonder Pittsburgh Donn Clendenon

Terrell Says He's Ready To Fight Cassius Clay Again

New York AP Terrell declares his eye healed and he is fit to face Cassius Clay if available, and ready for other top contenders if an eliminator tournament is arranged. He reiterates Clay fouled him in their February Houston bout and cites a prior eye operation for double vision.

New York Ernie Terrell Cassius Clay Clay World Boxing Association Tion Terrell Houston

Van Breda Kolff Named Lakers Coach to Rebuild Hope

Willem Van Breda Kolff, a Princeton standout and former Lafayette and Hofstra coach, was named Los Angeles Lakers head coach. He signs a three year deal reportedly worth 30 000 per year. Fred Schaus becomes general manager as Lou Mohs shifts to executive VP roles for Cooke's sports groups.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Lakers Minneapolis Willem Bill Butch van Breda Kolff National Basketball Association Princeton Lakers van Breda

Garant Wins Westland Men's Rolloff at Pastime Lanes

Jim Garant clinched first with 597 pins including 105 handicap in the Westland Shoe Corp. Men's League rolloff at Pastime Lanes. Jerry St. Louis and Lionel Grenier tied for second with 593, while Ray Cyr placed fourth with 589. High nonplacing single went to Leo Goulet at 113 and Carl Smith earned low single prize with 61. Other scores listed from 506 to 583.

Westland Shoe Corp Jim Garant Jerry St. Louis Lionel Grenier St. Louis Grenier Ray Cyr Leo Goulet Carl Smith B. Cloutier Craig Smith H. Nevenham J. Wormwood J. Breignan R. Grenier J. Semo

No Jail For Slim Jims Poplar Bluff Story

A 15 year old inmate 70 pounds escaped from Butler County Jail in Poplar Bluff Missouri by squeezing through bars and sliding down blankets tied together to gain freedom.

Slim Jims Poplar Bluff Butler County

Bradley Signs Four Year Knicks Deal Promising Star Power

New York Knicks ink Bill Bradley to a four year contract nearing 100000 per year, aiming to groom a future superstar to rival Wilt Chamberlain and other legends. Bradley, Princeton All American and Rhodes scholar, remains in the Air Force on active duty July onward.

NEW York New York Knickerbockers Bill Bradley Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Rick Barry Elgin Baylor Jerry West Ned Irish Knicks Bradley Irish Oxford Princeton Larry Fleisher Bill Irving Felt Felt Madison Square Garden National Basketball Association Willie Mays

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 12 wins and St. Louis at 9, while Chicago and Aldanta chase. Results include Chicago 3 New York 0 and Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 2. American League shows Baltimore ahead at 7 5, Detroit 5 3, and New York 6 5, with rain in California at Baltimore and several games listed for today and tomorrow.

W. L. Pet. G.B. iCincinnati St. Louis Ascsee Chicago Pittsburgh Los Angeles New York San Fran Houston Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia Atlanta Francisco Los Angees W. L. Pet Baltimore Detroit Boston Ieboa Ty Ea California Sasso Cleveland Kansas City Fa Hee VO Minnesota Cleveland Washington Boston

Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities

In Portland Gene Herrick of Maine stopped Frank Cavilla. In Los Angeles Jerry Quarry stopped Alex Miteff, while Jose Luis Valdovinos outpointed Raul Herrera in El Paso. Freddy Thomas stopped Pat Dwyer in London. Ben Ali edged Alan Rudkin to retain the European bantamweight title in Barcelona.

Associated Press Portland Maine Gene Herrick Saco Frank Cavilla New Vol Los Angeles Jerry Quarry Bellflower Calif Alex Miteff Argentina Jose Luis Valdovinos Meixico Raul Herrera el Paso Tex London Freddy Thomas Bermuda Pat Dwyer England Barcelona Spain Mimoun Ben Ali Alan Rudkin Wales Ben Ali

Canadiens Pound Leafs To Even Stanley Cup Final At Two

Montreal erased Toronto in Wrigley sense with a 6 2 win as Beliveau and Backstrom each notched two goals. Sawchuk started in net for Toronto after Bower was injured in warmups. Game five moves to Montreal Saturday with the series tied two games apiece.

Toronto Montreal Canadiens Jean Beliveau Ralph Backstrom Johnny Bower Bower Toe Blake Terry Sawchuk Chicago Leafs Sawchuk Nets Backstrom Beliveau Mike Walton Henri Richard Tim Horton Jim Roberts

Mythical Roc Recorded As Fable Of Giant Bird

Storied roc described as sun-darkening giant with wings spanning skies and a claws that could bear an elephant, cherished in regional lore as myth rather than reality.

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