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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1969

Page

7

Celtics Edge Lakers In Last-Second Shot To Tie Finals

Boston beat Los Angeles 89-88 after Sam Jones’s banked finale rolled in off the rim. Jerry West poured in 40 but missing help from Bill Russell left LA tied 2-2 in the best of seven. Russell’s absence in final seconds sparked laughter from Jones after the bid.

Boston Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Sam Jones Lakers Celtics Bill Russell Los Angeles Boston Garden All Square West Emmette Bryant Jones Reat Russell

Red Sox rookie highlights aid split with Yankees in Washington

Boston gains two pitching bright spots Ray Jarvis and Mike Nagy in a split with New York as they face the Senators in Washington. Lee Stange to start with Jim Hannan on the mound as Lonborg's shoulder prompts return to Boston for exams. injuries hit Dalton Jones and Syd O'Brien joins in after Conigliaro double. Red Sox recall Fred Wenz from Pittsfield.

Washington Boston Red Sox Ray Jarvis Mike Nagy New York Yankees Senators Lee Stange Red Sox Jim Hannan Dick Williams Allea Sade” Ha New York Jarvis Mel Stottlemyre J Gibbs Horace Clarke Tony Conigliaro Syd O’brien O'Brien Joe Arcue Jerry Kenney Lenox Hill Hospital Conigliaro Jones Dick Wiliams George Scott Stange Jim Lonborg Boston Fred Wenz Pittsfield

Maroon Drops Home Opener to Cheverus 3-1

Cheverus High defeated Thornton Academy 3-1 on Thornton’s new field SacoMemoris. Cheverus scored all three runs in the first inning as Vin Bucci was hit by a pitch Marty Norton walked and Marty Ridge drove in two with a long hit. Thornton’s lone run came in the seventh when Pete Mourmouras reached on an error and Johnny Sherman hit a drive for a potential homer that stayed in the park.

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Deering Drops Tigers in Tight Rally Near Close

Deering fails to hold a late lead as Portland edges them 6 to 5 after a rally in the eighth. Tom Chard and Nutter spark Deering’s early burst with a three run homer and four runs in the opening frame, while Mike Bou and Gor Mailman drive in runs for the Tigers.

Thornton Academy Tops Biddeford in Dual Meet Dominance

Thornton Academy Trackmen overwhelmed Biddeford at Thornton Field 103 to 36 led by David Harris with 16 points and top marks in broad jump and high hurdles. Andy Dutremble Kevin Savage Steve Sneider and David Staples posted multiple wins while Biddeford’s Guillereault Lessard Cantara and Perry stood out in several events.

Thornton Academy Biddeford Thornton's David Harris Andy Dutremble Kevin Savage Steve Sneider David Staples David Staples Coasted To Victories In the 220 and 880, Respectively. Oncomer Craig Lovecky Wetmore Ron Bern Dave Norte Guillereault Lessard Cantara Perry Harris Toussaint W. Cantara Caddigan Savage Marchand Whittier Welch Lizotte Johnson Dutremble Allen Fearon Staples Wenworth Shea Berube Wentworth Ribaudo Bolduc

Mixed Doubles Bowling Event At Key Lanes Scheduled

A 10 string mixed doubles rolloff is set for Saturday May 3 at 1 15 p m at Key Lanes Elm Street with prizes depending on entries Entries accepted up to start time contact Al Huot or Maurice Huot at the Boston AP. Celtics AITS announce two week Hawaiian Carnival vacation for MVP voted by New England fans includes Las Vegas and San Francisco stops. May 24 heavyweight title Foster Kendall fight now official after both sides signed.

Key Lanes Elm Street Maurice Huot Boston Boston Celtics American International Travel Service AITS Celtics New England Las Vegas San Francisco Addion West Springfield Mass Bob Foster Andy Kendall

Potvin Wins 20th Century Ladies League Rolloff

Mrs. Pat Potvin captures the handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with a 75 pin bonus in a 27-bowler event. Lorraine Perron finishes second with 552, Theresa Clark third with 551, tied for fourth and fifth are Connie Gleason and Clara Pate with 550. Banquet set for May 14 at Wonder Bar Steak House at 6 30.

Pat Potvin Potvin Lorraine Perron Theresa Clark Connie Gleason Clara Pate Flo Taros Terry Clark Wonder Bar F. Tardif G. Perron C. Camire L. Provencher

Westbrook High Blasts Eagles 15-2 In Tele gram League Tilt

Westbrook High School routed the St. Louis Eagles 15 to 2 in a Telegraph League baseball game played afternoon at St. Louis Alumni Field. The Blues tallied nine hits all singles off four Eagle hurlers aided by six St. Louis errors and 16 walks. Westbrook started with a six run burst in the third, added seven more in the third, and finished with two in the fifth.

Westbrook High School St. Louis Blues Westbrook Eagles Blue Blazes

Nagy Delivers First Home Win at Yankee Stadium

Mike Nagy a 21 year old rookie right hander for the Boston Red Sox held the Yankees to three hits in 6 2 3 innings and beat Mel Stottlemyre 2 to 1 in New York. Nagy grew up in the east Bronx and celebrated his first Yankee Stadium appearance with a hometown crowd on hand.

NEW York Mike Nagy Yankee Stadium Boston Red Sox Mel Stottiemyre New York Yankees Nagy Vail P.S Yankee

Celtics Edge Lakers 89 88 to Tie NBA Finals 2-2

Boston narrowly defeated Los Angeles 89 to 88 as the NBA Finals moved to a 2-2 split in the best-of-seven. No game is set for Thursday with Boston next visiting Los Angeles for game five.

Associated Press Boston Los Angeles Los Iene

Challengers' Bowling Roll Off Postponed One Week

The Ladies Twin City challenger's bowling rolloff at Century Lane scheduled for Thursday May 8 is postponed to Thursday May 15 at 7 pm. Several participants join tea events this week prompting the delay. The ten game event awards a sutures diadem next fall based on entries.

Twin City

Montreal edges St Louis 3 1 to lead series in playoffs

In a National Hockey League playoff game Montreal defeated St Louis 3 to 1. The win gives Montreal a 1 0 lead in the best of seven series with Montreal taking the early advantage.

Associated Press Montreal St. Louis

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