Strategy Backfires On Red Sox In No Hit Bid
The Los Angeles Angels offense finally breaks Earl Wilson's no hit bid as Billy Moran, Lee Thomas, and Bob Rodgers drive in runs to lift the Angels over the Red Sox 3 to 1. Curtis runs and bullpen woes reshape the late inning, while other AL scores feature the Yankees crushing Minnesota, and strong showings by White Sox and Indians in a busy night slate.
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Maine Sports Fan Fare outdoors and memories across the state
The column blends Maine coastal scenery with a look at regional schools and clubs. It notes Pine Tree league teams, Andy Valley rivals, and fall football hopes while recalling Berlin hockey legends and a 1919 Diamond Match game at Prospect Park.
Oxford County Bases for Yankee Amateur Tourney Set
Oxford County features heavy baseball action with three leagues vying for spots in the Yankee Amateur Baseball Congress tournament at Pettengill Park in Auburn on August 17 to 19. Two Oxford clubs have already clinched berths, including Bryant Pond securing the Pine Tree League title.
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Oilers Crush Voltigeur In 32–4 Biddeford Rout
Roy and Perreault powered Voltigeur to a record 32–4 loss at Biddeford Memorial Field. Oilers tallied 20 runs in the sixth inning breaking league marks, with Guy Caron driving nine RBIs and seven in a single inning. Moulton earned the win over Laverriere as 24 batters faced, 20 runs in one inning, and 15 total bases by Caron highlighted the game.
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Oiler Chenard shines as Yankees fall in tight league night
Oiler catcher Chenard went four for four with two home runs as the league's top hitters shone. Fleurent added five hits in six trips and took the RBI lead with 35. Voltigeur managed six hits but the decisive wins went to Maddox, who improved to 8-0, with Pelletier charged with the loss. Merchant's Express claimed first in the Biddeford Saco league by beating York Heel 7-4 at Ellisfield, with Moulton driving in the decisive run. In National League action Los Angeles and San Francisco pursued wins while Chicago edged Milwaukee and St Louis topped Pittsburgh.
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Bagley's Holds Off Owen-Davis In Saco Little League Clash
Bagley's edges Owen-Davis 2-1 at Saco Old Orchard Beach with a pair of runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Simkowitz pitched effectively for Bagley's, allowing three hits, while Westburg took the loss for Owen-Davis after four runs on four hits.
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Pitchers Shine As Drysdale Jay Broglio Spark Night
A night of pitching excellence with Drysdale and Jay winning for the Dodgers and Reds. Broglio held Pittsburgh to five outs before a midgame fire halted play, then returned to complete a four-hitter for his fifth straight win as St Louis blanked the Pirates 5 0. Marichal beat Mahaffey and the Giants edged the Phillies 4 2 while Burdette led Milwaukee past Chicago 4 1.
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Major League Leaders Featuring Batting and Pitching Stats
Highlights include Runnels Boston at .332 and Jimenez Kansas City at .327 for batting among 275+ at bats. Pearson Los Angeles leads runs with 88. Siebern Kansas City 79 RBIs. Moran Robinson Richardson tie for hits at 137. Lampooned by detailed leader breakdowns across teams.
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Biddeford High Announces Football Candidate Call Time
Varsity football candidates at Biddeford High School will meet at the BHS gym Friday night at 6 for physical examinations and issuance of equipment. Freshmen candidates will not report. First fall practice session set for August 20. Athletic Director Art Descoteaux made the announcements.
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National League Batting and Pitching Totals Fragment
Summary of 1969 National League leaders in batting and pitching. Musial, Davis, Mays, Wills, Flood, Robinson, and others appear across categories such as batting average runs and RBI. Notable figures include T Davis and Mays leading in multiple categories with high totals and Koufax among strikeouts.
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Major League Stars Pitching and Batting Rally
Ray Herbert of the White Sox shut out Baltimore 4-0 on three hits after six no hit innings. Dee Edwards of the Indians, a substitute catcher, went 4-for-4 in a 4-2 win over Detroit with a homer, a double and two singles.
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Boxing results from multiple regional bouts in different cities
In Richmond Charlie Sipes from Oakland defeated Oscar Ortegon by knockout in the 6th round. San Antonio saw Ollie Blackshear stop Pedro Rodriguez in the 4th. New Bedford featured Manuel Burgo winning on points against Vernon Lamar in 10 rounds. Sacramento had Bobby Scanlon outpoint Al Medrando over 10 rounds. Las Vegas concluded with Herman Fandel stopping Roxell Mosley in the ? rounds.
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