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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1968

Page

9

Roseboro Breaks Slump With Five Hits For Twins

Roseboro ends 0-for-29 slump with five hits in five at bats to lead Minnesota past Boston 11-2. He drives in two and scores three as Jim Perry wins his third of four decisions. Cash plates winning run for Detroit in 2-1 victory over Oakland. Reichardt injures after key hit for California in 3-2 win over Cleveland. Other NL results include Pittsburgh over Chicago 7-4, Cincinnati 17-2 over Houston, and Los Angeles 3-2 vs St. Louis.

Johnny Roseboro Minnesota Boston Red Sox Cal Elmer Roseboro Norm Cash Detroit Agers Oakland A's Rick Reichardt California Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles St. Louis Los Angeles Gers Boston Red Sox Jim Gilliam Dodgers Ted Uhlaender Jim Perry Cash Oakland Rene Lachemann Bill Freehan Jack Aker Jim Northrup Don Wert Rick Monday Lachemann Mickey Lolich Reichardt Angels Jim McGlothlin Leon Wagner Clyde Wright Jack Hamilton Ww. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore New York Chicago Ned Washington

Red Riot Edges Eagles in 11 Inning Slugfest 7 6

South Portland and St. Louis split an 11 inning game with Red Riot winning 7 6 on Steve Brown’s clutch single with bases loaded in the 11th. Laliberte struck out 14 for the Eagles, Dyer earned the win for Red Riot despite nine Riot errors as both teams battle into extra innings.

Steve Brown Eagles St. Louis Guy Laliberte Paul Camire Laliberte Dick Thibodeau Leo Lessard Dale Dyer South Portland

Bob Dodge Defends Bowling Title At Twin City Lanes

Twin City bowling champion Bob Dodge meets former champion Herve Paul tomorrow night at 20th Century Lanes in the final Twin City duel of the season. Dodge is the strong favorite after a tremendous season, while Paul aims to seize a early lead on his home lanes to challenge for the crown.

Twin City Bob Dodge Herve Paul Paul

Kubor Kura Outpoints Alarde In 147-Pound Bout

Tokyo based Kazuyoshi Kubor kura, fighting at 147 pounds, defeated Rocky Alarde of the Philippines by unanimous outpoint decision over ten rounds, mounting a strong lead and securing the victory for Japan.

Tokyo Kazuyoshi Kuborkura Japan Rocky Alarde Philippines

Blues Win Playoff OT Thriller Over North Stars

St Louis edged Minnesota 3-2 in overtime to seize a 3-2 series lead as Billy McCreary scored at 17 27 of OT. Terry Crisp assisted on both Blues goals in the first period and Gary Sabourin added the other setup. McCord tied it for Minnesota at 6 31 of the second.

ST. Louis Billy McCreary Minnesota North Stars McCreary St. Louis Blues North Stars Blues Minnesota Scotty Bowman Wren Blair Blair Terry Crisp Bob Plager

St. Louis Edges Minnesota In OT To Lead Series 3-2

In the NHL playoff finals a Monday game saw St. Louis beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime. The Blues take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and travel to Minnesota for the next game on Wednesday.

Associated Press St. Louis Minnesota

Pro Basketball NBA No Game Monday at Boston Tie 2-2

No NBA game scheduled Monday or Wednesday. In the best of seven series, Los Angeles travels to Boston with the series tied at two games apiece. ABA also has no games Monday or today. Wednesday’s ABA schedule features Pittsburgh at New Orleans where New Orleans leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.

Associated Press Los Angeles Boston Pittsburgh New Orleans

Horse Flat Racing Card Trotters & Pacers Entries Post Time 7:30

A dense race card lists nine races with trotting and pacing events. Entries include drivers such as L Perkins, R Gartley, B Watson, and D Carlisle Jr across horses like Flashy Bumpas Mercury Adios and Miss Amy Martin.

L. Perkins Demon Frisco R. Stratton Marie R. Gartley Willow A . McAtee Lisa D. Carlisle Jr Saltbox Patrick S. Bubier B. Smith King Baldwin F. Parker E. Richards Foxcroft Babe Dana Frost W. Campbell Hills Ingrid S. Clary Miss Amy Martin W. Brann K. Gagne Bill E. Gracy Roger Barnes Shadydale Precise R. Wiley Sahara Hanover Kenny McKirk J.D. Salley Gemma Pick D. Robbins Pace Bonnieburn N J. Watson Hy Vel P. Sowers Windy Mills M. Hodgkins Jr Flash N. Murray R. Hafford Camden Metta T. Wing Aston Vernon Orion R. Rig Fanny Dares Reed Betsy Star L. Pickett Jr Mr. Finny F. Harmon L. Udell D. Richards J.M. Jim L. Norton H. Richards Royal Showers W. Campbell Silver Sister P. Sowers Meadow Maisie E. Tracy Mark Spirit Jeffrey Dean J. Gerry Caroline T G. Reed Rebob Jimmy Branigan Smith Wise Colonel H. Pike Hal Jay Marshal Mills F. Smith Birchcrest Billie J. Gerry Nathan Star A. Nason Gemini Rose P. Goodell M. Keene

Thornton Academy Tops Portland To Tie League Lead

TA won 7-3 at Portland Stadium to tie Sanford for first place in Telegram league play. Moundman Johnny Sherman went the distance limiting Portland to 3 hits as TA collected seven hits to back the win.

Portland Thornton Academy Maroon Sanford TA Moundsman Johnny Sherman Portland Bats

Maroon Rally Beats Portland 12-3 In Baseball Tilt

Sherman earned the win as the Maroon Men overcame Portland with a four-run fourth inning. Rancourt Couture and Applin doubled in the early frame, followed by a Dick Martin single, and Thornton’s squad added singles in the fifth seventh and ninth to seal the victory. Portland committed two errors and left eight runners stranded as Sherman struck out five and walked four.

Portland Asemen Thornton Bobby Rancourt al Couture Johnny Applin Sherman Maroon Dick Martin Portland Strand Old Orchard P Lemier Pinchhitter ‘Cullinan Brian Gerry Lacrois Applin G. Roberge Sherman Pushaw John Othe Mound Kimball Merrill D. Roberge Martin Ioe Balinskas Tamulonis Klimas Gerry Striupaitis Poisson Mitkus Spaulding Karalis Leavitt Gedrimas Krulikas Julnevicius Jesumas Erson Wiley a-Tucker McDonough Jesomas Julinevicius Crawford Micucci Assady Colello W. L. Pet St. Anthony Ce. E Merrill Roberge Pushaw Milliken San Fran Giobbi Los Angeles Marzilli Cincinnati Rbi Pushaw Ro- Mazzioti O Phila Phia Berge Lemier Cullinda la Johnson Atlanta Ie Crois Tucker Kimball, Merrill Agger Chicago Striu- Pittsburgh Paitis Lamia New York Houston Roperae Wojcik McDon Lo Jek Pugh Nappi POA i BP HO Merrill Kilimas Balin Skas Sores P Langelier Tardif

Baseball Matchups Across the League Schedule Notes

List of American League and National League games includes Philadelphia at New York St. Louis at Houston Cincinnati at San Francisco Atlanta at Los Angeles and Chicago at Pittsburgh plus rescheduled Wednesday games Philadelphia at New York St. Louis at Houston Cincinnati at San Francisco and Atlanta at Los Angeles with notes N denote night games.

Philadelphia New York Atlanta San Francisco Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston St. Louis Los Angeles New San Fran

Fitzgerald Outstanding As Cheverus Defeats Tigers

In Portland at Deering Field Cheverus pitcher John Fitzgerald hurled a 6 0 win over Biddeford as Jerry Goulet allowed six hits with four strikeouts. Cheverus tallied in the fourth and seventh frames and added in the sixth, aided by Biddeford misplays. Ridge Peverada and Gammon drove in runs.

Portland Cheverus John Fitzgerald Biddeford Deering Field Jerry Goulet Tony Peverada Ridge Peverada Joe Gammon Marty Norton Dick Lemay Cantara Tarpinian Goulet Fitzgerald Ludwig Lemay Marty Ridge Rene Saucier Beree Tigers Soortland Waterhouse Field Cheverus Ab Rh Norton Gammon O'Regan Piacentina Biddeford Eon White iTruman Saucier Minjutti R. Cantara E Ludwig L. Cantara POA RBI

Race results multiple races with payouts and entrants

A racing card lists results for nine races with first place payouts and approximate place totals. Notable entries include Scooter Lee in race one and Fair Lillian in race five, plus multiple secondary entrants and associated horse names. Daily double and quiniela payouts are provided at the end of the card.

Major League Stars Shine as Roseboro Hits Five Times

John Roseboro of the Twins rapped five straight hits including a double and his first American League homer as Minnesota crushed Boston 11-2. Mickey Lolich of the Tigers shut out Oakland on four hits in a 2-1 win.

Associated Press John Roseboro Twins Minnesota Boston Mickey __ Lolich Tigers Oakland Athletics

Fights Last Night In Dartmouth Nova Scotia

Kevin Hogan of Dartmouth fought last night in Nova Scotia as the Suez Canal opened and stopped Lou Joseph in New York on November 17, 1869.

Associated Press Dartmouth Nova Scotia Kevin Hogan N.S Lou Joseph New York

Seagulls Beat Friars 12-11 In Opener At Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach edged St. Anthony's of Kennebunkport 12 to 11 in a slugfest opener. Ronnie Lemier went 3 for 4 for the Seagulls joined by Al Klimas, Danny Cullinan, Don Pushaw, Dan Roberge and Terry Tucker as repeat hitters. Big fifth inning rally plus four more in the seventh gave the Seagulls the edge while Gary Merrill started four frames before Pushaw relieved.

Old Orchard Beach St. Anthony's School Kennebunkport Ronnie Lemier Seagulls al Klimas Danny Cullinan Don Pushaw Dan Roberge Terry Tucker Benny Mitkus Friars Gary Merrill Artie Lachance Pushaw Merrill

Goulet and Daigneault Win Merchant’s League Roll Off

Leo Goulet topped the 31-bowler Merchant’s league handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with a 658 total from a 65 pin handicap to edge Dick O’Brien by 17. Norman Daigneault led the B division with 628 aided by 75 pins, while Ralph Bean and Gerard Semo followed in second and third respectively. High singles honors went to multiple bowlers in both A and B divisions.

Leo Goulet Norman Daigneault Goulet Dick O’brien O'Brien Ronnie Desrosier Marcel Perron Herve Paul Roger Metayer Ray Gendron R. Cantara Bob Nolette Leroy Kalex Ralph Bean Gerard Semo Gene Pelletier Guy Guillemette Tom Fleurant Dick Plummer Billy Doran Henry Labbe Don Binette R. Cantata

Winners Named In Saco Golf Sweep at Biddeford-Saco CC

At Biddeford-Saco Country Club a Sunday golf sweep crowned champions. Al Polackwich won first gross with 36 34, while first net went to Bob Audet at 39 38 and Paul Sullivan second net at 40 34. Jii Gilman posted 51 36 for third net. two-ball first net to Ernie Tate and Mike Roberge 36 34. Polackwich senior and junior led first gross with 36 34.

Biddeford-Saco Country Club al Polackwich Bob Audet Paul Sullivan Jii Gilman Ernie Tate Mike Roberge al Polackwich Jr

Noisy Baseball Box Score From Portland Game

RBI Martin tallies twice as Milliken and Couture pace the offense. Gerry, McDonough, Rancourt and Sherman feature in a tight nine inning battle with Sherman earning the win over Johnson who takes the loss. Multiple substitutes and pitching lines noted for Mazziotti Agger and Coakes.

RBI Martin Rancourt Couture Sherman Gerry McDonough Milliken BH Couture Wojcik SH Wiley SF Couture Leavitt Thornton Portland BB Sherman Mazzioti Johnson Agger SO Sherman HO Sherman WP Sherman Agyer Coakes

National Guard Bowlers Hold Annual Rolloff

The National Guard 40th Armored Bowling League staged its handicap roll-off at Pastime Lanes. Twenty six participants contended for top honors with under a dozen pins deciding the podium. Dwight Edgecomb won with 565 including a 40 pin handicap, followed by Hilary Buzzell 564, Henry Vallee 563, and Harold Boudreau 559. Special prizes went to Richard Poitras 137 and Clinton Purvis 130 for high singles among non‑place winners. Edgecomb received a trophy from the lanes. A league banquet is planned later as the squad departs for two weeks of training at Camp Drum, New York.

Dwight Edgecomb Hilary Buzzell Henry Vallee Harold Boudreau Richard Poitras Clinton Purvis Edgecomb Camp Drum N.Y

Trade League Rolloff Scheduled at 7 30 Tonight

The men’s Trade league handicap rolloff is set for 7:30 at 20th Century Lanes. Defending champion Ernie Jennison of the Jet Sets topped last week’s event. Prize amounts depend on entries. top challengers include Herve Paul, Henry Neault, Leo Goulet, and others listed with an open entry until rolloff time.

Ernie Jennison Herve Paul Henry Neault Leo Goulet Roland Petit Jerry Plourde al Martin Ray Bouthilette Dick Moreau Joe Clark Lee Morin Chet Kimball Ralph Vadnais Kit Lefebvre del Dallaire Leo Lessard Chick Corriveau Joe Tardif Darrell Farnham Dennis Petit

Canada population exceeds nineteen million

The article notes that Canada’s population is over 19 million, signaling ongoing demographic size. It highlights that this figure reflects current census or official estimates and underscores Canada’s growing population profile across provinces.

Canada

Burns School Routs Sanford 8-4 in Six-Hit Rally

Burns School of Saco defeated Sanford Junior High 8-4 with six hits led by pitcher Jay Chadbourne who allowed only one extra base. Mike McKenney added two hits in five at bats and Everett Boucouvalas went 2 for 3 as Burns broke open in the third with five runs and added three more in the fifth.

Sanford Burns School Saco Sanford Junior High Dave Lent Jay Chadbourne Mike McKenney Everett Boucouvalas Chadbourne Ted Thompson Burns Tom Perkins

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

A garbled summary of league leaders lists top batting averages, runs, runs batted in, hits, and home runs for the American and National Leagues. It includes players like Alvis Cleve and Killebrew Minnesota among others, with scattered stats for pitching strikeouts, decisions, and team leaders, though the data is inconsistent and partially unreadable.

Alvis Cleve White N.Y Sims R. Jackson Oak Killebrew Minn

Memphis bids to lure Patriots with new stadium plan

Memphis offers Memorial Stadium as AFL home for the Boston Patriots, joining other cities looking to attract the team amid Fenway Park seating limits. Memorial Stadium seats 50,000, about 15,000 more than Fenway.

Memphis Tenn Boston Patriots Apeal Patriots Boston Fenway Park Memorial Stadium Fenway

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