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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1967
Page
3
Jim Lonborg rebounded with a 13 strikeout, six hit complete game as Boston routs Kansas City 3-0. He fixed control issues by pitching fastball early then sinking later, with George Scott and Reggie Smith driving in runs.
Boston manager Dick Williams voiced belief in Jim Lonborg after Lonborg struck out 13 in a 3-0 win over the Athletics. Lonborg, 24, held KC to six hits over 6 1 3 innings, with 133 pitches, as he and catcher Russ Gibson shared game-calling duties.
The Associated Press recap notes no games were played Friday in the Stanley Cup Finals. It lists today’s schedule with Toronto at Montreal after noon and the best of seven series tied at 2-2. It also references upcoming Sunday and Monday games.
Chuck Wepner defeats Don McAteer in Jersey City New Jersey last night. The bout lists Wepner from Bayonne New Jersey and McAteer from Paterson New Jersey with a seven round stoppage.
Christine Kalex wins ladies event with 537 total and Lee Morin takes men’s title with 624 at the 20th Century Lanes Mixed Couples handicap rolloffs. Results show top finishers, bonus pins, and an upcoming banquet at Wonder Bar Steak House on May 12.
Rice Owls dominate Penn Relays with a 3:07.1 mile relay to set a meet record. Sophomore Mike Casey and teammates led the relay squad to top qualifying times and four relays reach finals, amid multiple records on the new rubberized Penn track. Essex Catholic's Martin Liquoir parts a national high school record in distance medley. Villanova and South Carolina also post marks.
The 20th Century Lanes begins its summer season with multiple leagues starting May 15 to 17. Men’s Doubles, Class A Mixed Couples, Ladies Five Girls Steam League, Class B Mixed Couples, and Merchants’ Doubles all kickoff. Openings remain with top prizes and a season finale banquet. Contact Nick Gillis for entries. 15 week schedule with handicap rolloff at season end.
Jim Lonborg pitched six hit shutout baseball for Boston in a 3 0 win over Kansas City with a career high 13 strikeouts the most in the American League. Curt Blefary of Baltimore hit a first inning grand slam powering a 5 3 victory over Detroit to move the Orioles into first in the AL. Sonny Liston KOed Emer Rush in a bout listing Denver and San Francisco as locations and weights listed as 220 and 214.
The National League shows Cincinnati leading with a .765 percentage and 138 wins. St Louis and Pittsburgh follow, with Philadelphia and Atlanta mid pack. Key results include Cincinnati 7 New York 1, Atlanta 9 Philadelphia 8, and Houston 5 Chicago 4 in 13 innings. Schedule includes several matchups: San Francisco at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at St Louis, Philadelphia at Atlanta, New York at Cincinnati, Chicago at Houston, Philadelphia at Atlanta, and New York at Houston matchups.
The American League standings show Baltimore leading with 8 wins and 5 losses, followed by New York and Boston at 7 and 5. Detroit and California sit at 7 and 7, with Cleveland 6 7, Minnesota 5 7, Kansas City 5 8, and Washington 4 8. Friday results include Boston 3 Kansas City 0 and New York 5 California 4, with Baltimore 5 Detroit 3 and Minnesota 7 Washington 3. Remaining schedule lists several matchups including Detroit at Baltimore and Minnesota at Washington.
Left hander Bob Veale finally shut down the St. Louis Cardinals to earn his first victory over them since 1964, lifting Pittsburgh in a 6-2 decision. Hank Aaron sparked Atlanta’s rally from an 8-0 hole with a three run homer as Cincinnati, Houston, and San Francisco won tight games, Mets fall.
Montreal seeks a 3-2 edge over Toronto in the best-of-seven final after splitting four games. Johnny Bower, recovering from a thigh strain, may not start for Toronto with Terry Sawchuk stepping in. Toronto won twice in the semifinals with Sawchuk and earlier losses by Montreal are noted as the series tightens.
St Francis College Pastimers defeated Ricker College 4 to 1 in Biddeford. Maguire struck out 18 batters, allowing four hits, while Al Scapino led the offense with two singles. St Francis improved to 2 1. Ricker ended 0 0 0 0 0 1.
Brian Conacher of Toronto said the series is not decided as it moves to a sixth game in Toronto Tuesday with a seventh possible in Montreal next Thursday night.
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