Lakers Celtics square NBA playoff at 2 2 in Boston
The Lakers beat the Celtics 118 105 to tie the series at 2 2 as Jerry West’s sprained ankle raised questions. Elgin Baylor led Los Angeles with 30 points while Gail Goodrich managed bench leadership after Bill van Breda Kolff was ejected. Russell struggled for Boston, and a playoff attendance record was set in the crowd of 17 147.
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Gail Goodrich
Elgin Baylor
Baylor
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Archie Clark
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Darrall Imhoff
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Stankys Jogging Keeps Sox Momentum Alive
The Chicago White Sox won 3-2 over Minnesota as Pete Ward hit a ninth inning homer after Stanky kept up his postgame jogging and meditation routine. Ward belted his fourth homer to boost to a .340 average, while Eddie Stanky continued his fitness ritual despite being ejected in the sixth.
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Russ Snyder
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20th Century Ladies League Banquet Set at Wonderbar
The 20th Century Ladies bowling league will hold its annual banquet tomorrow night at 6:30 at the Wonderbar Steak House. Clark's Lunch, winner of the crown, will be named 1967-68 champions and receive trophies, cash awards, and individual honors. The Clark's Lunch lineup includes Flo Tardis, Terry Clark, Madeleine Clark, Lorraine Perron, and Grace Perron, with other teams finishing in order: The Dominos, Slo-Mo Shows, Slow Pokes, The Jets, Pin Ups, Goofers, and Five Flops.
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Flo Tardis
Terry Clark
Madeleine Clark
Lorraine Perron
Grace Perron
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Jerry Forcier Wins Western Maine Singles Bowling Event
Jerry Forcier of Biddeford won the Western Maine Singles rolloff at Bowl-A-Wile Lanes in Gorham Saturday night with a 1,265 total to top 20 bowlers. Don Patchell of Portland finished second with 1,245, Babe Renaud 1,229 for third, Herb McBride 1,224 for fourth, and Nick Gillis 1,212 in fifth. Gillis had the high game of 160 as Forcier led next season qualifiers.
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Biddeford
Western Maine
Gorham
Forcier
Don Patchell
Portland
Babe Renaud
Herb McBride
Nick Gillis
Don Saucier
Joe Lachance
Dick O’brien
Gillis
Merchants Men's League To Hold Handicap Rolloffs Tonight
The Merchants men's bowling league stages its annual handicap rolloffs at 7:30 PM at 20th Century Lanes. Two divisions will run five games with top handicap prizes. Class A leader is Dick O'Brien and Class B leaders include Norm Daigneault, Bill Doran, Don lessard, and Henry Labbe among others. Final season averages and handicaps are listed for both groups.
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Dick O'Brien
Norm Daigneaut
Bill Doran
Don Lessard
Henry Labbe
R. Metayer
N. Gillis
R. Gendron
R. Plessis
R. Nolette
L. Kalex
H. Paul
M. Perron
M. Baillargeon
L. Goulet
R. Brochu
R. Temm
H. Gildthwaite
R. Desrosiers
R. Lemieux
J. Beaulieu
S. Gagnon
R. Cantara
R. Petit
C. Lessard
N. Daigneault
H. Labbe
B. Doran
A. Thibault
R. Plummer
R. Welch
R. Russell
G. Guillemette
R. Bean
D. Binette
D. Tsomides
G. Semo
P. Desrosiers
T. Fleurent
G. Pelletier
J. O'Leary
D. LeBlanc
P. Courtois
A. Dube
Caron Relected Leader of Northern York Babe Ruth League
Lou Caron was reelected president of the Northern York County Babe Ruth League at a Saturday night meeting, with Francis Lamontagne named vice president and Jerry Soulard secretary treasurer. Omer Butler will coach the Kennebunk Lions, with Ron Graffani and Merle Romprey as assistants, and no team to play more than three games weekly unless by discretionary four game option. Regular season opens June 16 at Braves Field Biddeford. next meeting May 19 at Caron’s home.
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York County
Babe Ruth League
Lou Caron
Francis Lamontagne
Jerry Soulard
Kennebunk Lions
Omer Butler
Ron Graffani
Merle Romprey
Saco Rangers
Saco Vikings
Saco League
Richard Murray
Biddeford Braves
Caron
Lamontagne
Braves Field
Biddeford
Biddeford Men Will Bowl Doubles Match
The doubles bowling match between Roger Metayer and Leo Beaulieu of Biddeford and Pete Wood and Dick Weeman of Kennebunk was rescheduled for Wednesday at 9 PM at 20th Century Lanes on Franklin Street Biddeford. Metayer and Beaulieu lead by 67 pins from the Kennebunk first half last week.
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Leo Beaulieu
Pete Wood
Dick Weeman
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20Th Century Lanes
Franklin Street
Biddeford
Metayer
Beaulieu
Vatican population noted with about 900 residents
The Vatican is described as housing roughly 900 inhabitants including men women and children. The count reflects a small community within the city state and highlights the unique civilian life inside the Vatican walls.
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Red Sox drop split as Bell earns start against Twins
Boston opens a week long home stand at Fenway Park facing the Minnesota Twins. Bell, coming off tendonitis, earns a start after two perfect relief stints. Santiago fires his second straight shutout win in Baltimore, lowering his ERA to 1.13 in three starts. Manager Williams benches Lahoud, benches Harrelson in two games, while Siebern replaces Scott as Boston struggles for offense.
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Tom Phoebus
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Joe Foy
Carl Yastrzemski
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Joe Lahoud
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Norm Siebern
Rico Petrocelli
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Andrews
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Bill Sharman Named Next Coach for Los Angeles Stars
Los Angeles AP reports Bill Sharman plans to sign to coach the Los Angeles Stars of the ABA after quitting Friday as coach of the San Francisco Warriors of the NBA. Sharman’s attorney Ed Kookstratten said the former Celtics star has received several coaching offers and is inclined to take the LA post.
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Marlboro Teen Wins Cathedral 10 Mile Handicap Race
Boston AP reports Ron La Freniere, 16, Marlboro High School sophomore, weighing 105 pounds, remained unbeaten at two miles in schoolboy ranks and won the 58th Cathedral 10 mile handicap in 1 hour 64 minutes 8 seconds. Ken Mueller of Framingham finished 19th but took the time prize, conceding as much as 14 minutes.
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Local Bowlers Win Title at Scarborough State Finals
The Biddeford Knights of Columbus won their second straight state title at Big 20 Lanes in Scarborough defeating Madawaska 2772 to 2612. Led by John Letourneau who scored 572, Ray Gendron 558, and Nick Gillis 554, the team rode a 590 game to seal the win as Old Town finished with 2561.
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Scarborough
John Letourneau
Madawaska
Old Town
Letourneau
Ray Gendron
Nick Gillis
Luke E. Hart Council
R. Trottier
J. Letourneau
R. Gendron
L. Laverriere
N. Gillis
Johnson keeps York County Bowling Title
Bette Elwin Peanut Johnson defended his York County Championship at Roll-A-Way defeating Paul Dorais 1,050 to 1,012 in the second half for a 2,236 to 2,025 victory to retain the title. A rolloff is set for May 5 to determine next fall’s challengers.
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E. Johnson
P. Dorais
Baseball Standings and Weekend Results
National League standings show San Francisco leading with 9 6 record, Los Angeles at 8 8, Philadelphia 8 8, Cincinnati 7 8, Pittsburgh 6 8, Houston and New York 5 8. Weekend results include San Francisco 3 0 Los Angeles, Houston 8 1 Chicago, Philadelphia 4 1 Atlanta, Cincinnati 5 3 New York, St Louis 7 5 Pittsburgh. Chicago 8 5 Houston 4 2, Philadelphia 4 3 Atlanta 3, New York 6 5 Cincinnati 4 2 St Louis 4 2. Today's games feature Chicago at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Houston, Atlanta at San Francisco, St Louis at Los Angeles. Only games scheduled Tuesday include Philadelphia at New York.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Tuesday Action
American League standings show Detroit and New York leading, with Baltimore and Boston in tight spots. Game results include Detroit 7 New York 0 and Cleveland 1 rain. Chicago 3 Minnesota 1. Oakland 6 California 3. Washington 1 0 Cleveland 0 2. New York 2 2 Detroit 1 3. Boston 3 1 Baltimore 0 6. Chicago 3 Minnesota 2. California 4 Oakland 3. Schedule lists Oakland at Detroit, California at Cleveland, Minnesota at Boston, and no games scheduled for some teams Tuesday. Weather and rain affected events.
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Major League Stars Pitching Dominate Doubleheader Split
Major League pitchers dominated the twin bill as Phil Ortega of the Senators and Luis Tiant of the Indians each pitched two hit shutouts to split the doubleheader. Ortega won 1-0 and Tiant 2-0, while Pete Ward of the White Sox belted a two run homer in the ninth to beat the Twins 3-2.
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Jim Northrup
Jm Hardin
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Orioles
Jose Santiago
Red Sox
Brooks Robinson
Boog Powell
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Carl Yastrzemski
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Tony Horton
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Cleveland
Duke Sims
Ken McMullen
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Tommy Harper
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Minnesota Twins
Ricker College blanks Red Knights 6 0 in opener
St Francis College opened its baseball weekend with two losses and a win. Ricker College pitcher Sam Nandy no hit the Red Knights through 8 2/3 innings before John White’s infield single spoiled the bid. Jim Maguire struck out 12 in seven for St Francis, while Rosey Thorne and Allen Carbonneau won later games. Wednesday St Francis heads to the University of Maine in Portland.
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Sam Nandy
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St. Francis
John White
Nandy
Jim Maguire
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R.J
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Portland
Lane Roll Off Winners at Roll-A-Way Lanes
Cote and Gagne win in separate divisions with top totals of 1137 and 1089 as Norm Davis and Jerry Giles chase high singles and top scores in 105 and under groups. Jim Agreste places second in under 100 with 1018 and 125 high string. Other scores include Dr J Binette 999 Fleurent 963 Danis 958 Morris 958 Caron 933 and Verrier 927.
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Bob Cote
Bob Gagne
Norm Davis
Jerry Giles
Jim Agreste
Dr. J. Binette
J. Fleurent
N. Danis
C. Morris
A. Caron
Dr. J. Verrier
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
A condensed record of 1960s baseball leaders shows White of New York at .366 in 25 at bats while Alliston of Minnesota is at .352 and White of Cleveland at .352. Sims of Cleveland leads runs with 13, plus 12 RBIs by Killebrew of Minnesota. Unser of Washington ties for 225 hits, with Doubles at six by a three-way tie. Uhlaender of Minnesota paces triples with three, Repo z of California and Sims of Cleveland lead home runs with five to six. Campaneris of Oakland has seven stolen bases as White and Arsenal of Cleveland push for 6. Pitching shows Mein tied for 1 win, McDowell of Cleveland with 33 wins, Phoebus of Baltimore and McLain of Detroit at 29.
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Alliston
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Killebrew
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Balt
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Baseball batting and pitching leaders in 1969 season summary
Batting leaders include Flood St. Louis 16 runs and 27 hits, Kessinger Chicago 24 hits and 3 triples, Kessinger 24 as well. Home runs split between H Aaron Atlanta and Swoboda New York with six each. Pitching leaders show 8 tied with 1-0 decisions and Singer Los Angeles with 30 strikeouts, Jenkins Chicago 28.
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Translation shift swaps unicorn for wild ox in revised Bible
The revised Bible replaces the term unicorn with wild ox in earlier references. scholars note the change aligns with older Hebrew terms and emphasizes a real range of megafauna rather than mythical imagery.
Cubs Rally For Doubleheader Sweep Over Astros
Cubs extra base hitting lifts Chicago in an 8-4 5-2 twin bill against Houston as Phil Regan in his Cubs debut works in relief for wins. Beckert Kessinger Johnson and Phillips key a 22 hit attack with four doubles five triples and a homer. Cards, Giants, Mets win other NL games. White Sox and Phillies win in AL.
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Cal Maxvill
Pittsburgh
Steve Carlton
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Willie McCovey
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Willie Davis
Jerry Grote
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Koosman
Lee May
Danny Frisella
Billy Short
Ron Taylor
Rick Wise
Dick Farrell
Hank Aaron
Bill White
Phillies
Canadiens finish East final with 4-3 OT win
Montreal defeats Chicago 4-3 in overtime to win the best-of-seven East Division final four games to one. Jacques Lemaire scores twice as Toe Blake’s coaching guides the Canadiens past the Hawks while Beliveau Cournoyer Tremblay contribute. St Louis and Minnesota push to 3-2 series. fifth game set in St. Louis.
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Ellis Beats Quarry for WBA Heavyweight Title
Jimmy Ellis of Louisville outpointed Jerry Quarry of Los Angeles over 15 rounds to win the World Boxing Association version of the heavyweight championship. Ellis earns the WBA title in a decisive victory.
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Jimmy Ellis
Louisville
Jerry Quarry
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World Boxing Association
Tarbox Wins Special Ladies Twin City Bowling Rolloff
Pat Tarbox rallied to win a special event at 20th Century Lanes in a field of 16 bowlers. Grace Perron took second with 1,019, edging Lillian Lessard at 1,018 and Lorraine Foss at 1,017. Tarbox leads next match against current champion Lillian Camire after a 1,039 total. Foss had an 141 high game.
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M. Dardano
H. Ouellette
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L. Perron
C. St. Ours
C. Fleurant
L. Morin
Supreme Court Handles Thousands of Petitions yearly
The Supreme Court processes about 3,000 petitions annually with roughly 150 to 1700 earning review. This overview highlights the Court’s workload and the range of cases considered.
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