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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1969

Page

6

Celtics Favored To Even Series In NBA Final

The Boston Celtics, led by John Havlicek and Larry Siegfried, aim to even the best of seven NBA championship series against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Garden. Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West face a daunting task as Boston defends home court, with game five set for Thursday in Los Angeles and a potential sixth game scheduled in Boston Saturday.

Boston Boston Celtics Los Aneles Lakers the Garden Celtics Bill Russell Los Angeles Russell John Havlicek Larry Siegfried Wilt Chamberlain and Co Havlicek Lakers West Siegfried Siggy

Jarvis Impressive In First Start For Red Sox

In his major league debut start Ray Jarvis, 22, pitched well but suffered a 1-0 loss to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. He allowed four hits, struck out two, and walked two before being relieved in the eighth. Fritz Peterson limited Boston to three hits for New York.

NEW York Ray Jarvis Boston Red Sox Jarvis Providence R.I Red Sox New York Yankees Dic Williams Yankee Ralph Houk Peterson Arl Yastrzemski Tony Conigliaro Scott Mike Nagy Yankees

Baseball and horse racing scores mix with scattered schedule notes

MLB standings show Baltimore leading the AL East with 15 wins and 7 losses while New York and Boston chase. In the West Minnesota and Oakland hold top spots as California and Seattle trail. Monday results include Minnesota over Kansas City and New York defeating Boston. Horse racing at Suffolk Downs saw hushaway win the Chelsea Purse with a crowd of 11,523 and Randy Pointer taking the Your Journal feature at Rockingham Park.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Baltimore New York Boston Wash Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Chicago Kansas City California Seattle Washington Ballants Ames Scheday Baltimore Hushaway Frank Lynch Chelsea Suffolk Downs

Seagulls and St Ignatius Win Openers in Openers

Old Orchard Beach High and St Ignatius High opened Southern York Baseball League play with decisive wins. The Seagulls defeated St Anthony's 27 to 3, highlighted by an 18 run fifth inning, while St Ignatius beat Wells 11 to 2 as six runs came in the second inning and three more in the fourth. The Seagulls led 1 0 after the first and added two more in the sixth before darkness halted play after six innings.

Old Orchard Beach High St. Ignatius High Offord Seagulls St. Anthony's High St. Ignatius Wells High

St Louis vs Montreal in NHL best-of-7 lead after game one

Montreal leads the series 1-0 after a 7 game plan finals Monday. St Louis was set to face Montreal today but no game was scheduled. The Associated Press notes no other games on the schedule.

Associated Press St. Louis Montreal

Fights and promotions headline mix across cities

Boxing results from London Tokyo Stockton and Seaca kust New Jersey report knockouts and outpoints for fighters including Walter McGowan Kuniaki Shibata Rogelio Tulongharik and Chuck Wepner. Bill Veeck unveils Suffolk Downs Connemara Pony Derby on May 10 with under 17 riders and no wagering.

Associated Press London Walter McGowan Scotland Miche Houdeau France Tokyo Kuniaki Shibata Japan Kid Barrios Ee Ie Stockton Calif Antonio Hernandez Hermosillo Mexico Rogelio Tulongharik Manila Rudy Villagonza Ken Nagamini Honolulu Secaucus Boston Bill Veeck Lsecing Suffolk Downs Veeck

Trotters and Pacers Official Entries and Races Listed

Entries show eight pacing and one trotting race with purses from 450 to 600 dollars. Listed drivers include Kellogg Nason Richards Parker Smith and others for Horses Seaside Murph Ossip Lady and more, with post times and horses across nine races.

Minnie Sota R. Kellogg Letas Boy A. Nason Dale Binette Dark Coast S. Bubier Chinbro Sue D. Richards F. Machado Shermar Pat Stevie Jim E. Young Shadydale Verdict A Nason Billford Smith Freddie C Adios J. McKenney Julia Hal F. Smith C. Smith R. Arnold R. Bee R. Hafford Kenny MacKirk J D. Salley B. Smith Chris Melody A. McAfee Lee Lad F. Parker Dan Worthy Ossip Lady Seter Lynn R. Gartley Seaside D. May Fairmeade L. Bryant Ricky B W. Miller R. Smith Hillscott W. Case Giddie O B. Avery Hedge Apple Jeff June Suprise P. Gray Deac Rodney James Evander Waterfront D. May Tomadios R. Wing Jr

Late Inning Walks Defeat Saint Louis Eagles

South Portland exploited late inning walks to topple Saint Louis in a tense game played yesterday. The first two runs came in the eighth on five walks, Bob Reid opened the ninth with a single, the third hit off Laliberte. South Portland had four walks in the first inning but failed to score. Bill Renning's clutch defense and Reid's run chasing helped hold Saint Louis to limited offense as Laliberte and Seattie provided the only repeat hits.

South Portland Saint Louis Bob Reid Laliberte Roger LaBranche Collett Bill ‘Renning Eagles St. Louis F Seattie

Mighty Derby Four Set To Challenge Kentucky Derby

In Louisville AP reports the Derby field may shrink to a small group as Rae Jet challenges the classic hopefuls. Majestic Prince, Top Knight, Dike, and Arts and Letters lead a potential four horse assault, with Rae Jet eyeing a shot if a first four finish in the Derby Trial earns a starting berth. Legal appeals over purse redistribution continue as Dancer’s Image rider questions loom.

Louisville, Ky Raeket Tommy Cosden Rae Jet Kes Cosden Peter Fuller Majestic Prince Arts and Letters Florida Kentucky Keeneland Dike Lucien Lauren Top Knight Ray Metcalf Frank McMahon Steven B. Wilson Claiborne Farm Paul Mellon Robert E. Harris

Decisive Bowing Title Clash Remains For Biddeford Match

Tomorrow night at Pastime Lanes Biddeford the final 10 strings of a Twin City title match will be held between champion Don Bouthot and George Grover. In the first half Bouthot totaled 1185 to Grover 1006 giving the champion a 179 pin lead as the last match of the season is set to begin at 7.

Pastime Main Street Biddeford Don Bouthot George Grover Bouthot

Hank Aaron Joins Sixth on All Time HR List in Braves rout

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves moved into sixth place on the all time home run list with his 513th, delivering a two run double in the fourth as Atlanta defeated Houston 12-1. Fritz Peterson of the New York Yankees pitched a three hit shutout against Boston, earning a 1-0 win and becoming the first pitcher to complete both a shutout and game this season against the Red Sox without allowing a homer.

Associated Press Hank Aaron Braves Atlanta Houston Fritz Peterson Yankees Boston Red Sox

Major League Leaders Summary From The American Press Data

Key season leaders across batting and pitching. Frank Robinson headlines RBIs and runs with Baltimore while hits leader pair includes Frank Robinson and Blair. Notable leaders include Murcer and Carew in hits and doubles, McCovey, M Alou, and Parker among other power names. Pitching leaders show strikeout leaders Jenkins and Wilson tied at 35 with others close behind.

Themerican Least Press Ague Bradford Coe Petrocelli Bast Rui Blair Balt Murcer N.Y F. Robinson Blair D. Qehenen Carew Minn C. Jones Laboy McCovey S.F Jones M Alou Pitt Harmen M. Alou Parker L.A

Pro Basketball NBA finals LA at Boston leads series

Los Angeles faces Boston in Game 1 of a best of seven NBA finals with the series tied or in progress. Indiana at Oakland opens its own best-of-seven series as teams begin postseason play while other games and ads circulate in the wired page.

Paul's Barber Shop at 80 Birch St Biddeford

Pauls Barber Shop offers Roffler Sculptor Kut razor cutting and styling for men plus hair coloring hair replacement and straightening services at 80 Birch Street Biddeford with phone contact 284 8176.

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