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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1967

Page

6

Young Kennebunk player stars in unassisted double play highlight

The report notes Terry Whitten, 11, of the Kennebunk Babe Ruth Minor League Red Sox, executing an unassisted double play last week. Local coaches anticipate aug 21 as start of football practice with optimism about teams in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach.

Terry Whitten Kennebunk Babe Ruth Red Sox Els Bob Cote St. Louis Ron Cote Rene Simard Cote Biddeford Dave Redmond Old Orchard Beach Joe Regina Thornton Academy Brad Leach Kennebunk and Wells Biddeford-Saco Fred DeRocher Fred Saco

Williams Drives Sox to 30th Homer as AL Duel Tightens

In a tight American League race five teams sit within 442 games of each other. Carl Yastrzemski? Not mentioned. Tom McCraw sparks Chicago White Sox past Detroit 6-4 in 10 innings, keeping Chicago's 22 game lead. Minnesota and Boston close in, Cleveland and Baltimore also winning or losing. The Yankees stay atop the standings with a 1-0 win over the Angels as Tom Tresh drives in the only run.

Cardiff Kennebunk Journal Sanford Joe Dimaggio New York Yankees Boston George Brochu Rochambeau Snowbirds Biddeford Merchants Red Sox New York Hilary Mahaney Jr American Legion Hilary Owen-Davis Smith-Tobey Post Bath Ted Williams Associated Press Chicago Tom McCraw McCraw White Sox Detroit Sox Minnesota Washington Kansas City California Cleveland Baltimore Dick McAuliffe Hoyt Wilhelm C.J. Martin Ken Berry Denny McLain al Kaline McAuliffe Kaline Tigers Pete Ward Ricky Colavito Twins Rich Rollins Washington Senators Rollins Ashington Dave Baldwin al Worthington Jim Merritt Jim Catfish Hunter Jack Aker A’s Tony Conigliaro Norm Siebern Jim Gosger Danny Cater Frank Robinson Boog Powell Chuck Hinton Orioles Powell Vic Davillo Larry Brown Jim King Indians Yankees Bill Monbouquette Angels Tom Tresh Monbouquette Fred Talbot Los Angeles St. Louis Cardinals Don Sutton RBI Ron Hunt Ron Lou Brock Denny Lemaster Atlanta Bob Johnson Jay Ritchie Johnson Mets Cecil Upshaw Lemaster Ed Kravenpool Ed Charles Philadelphia Johnny Callison Johnny Briggs Phillies Rich Allen Gene Oliver Bill White Dick Dietz San Francisco Ray Sadecki Ernie Banks Ron Santo Pittsburgh Cubs Randy Hundley

Judge bars Barry from Oaks until contract expires

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Robert J. Drewes issues an injunction stopping Rick Barry from playing for any team other than the NBA Warriors until September 30, 1968, upholding the reserve clause and finding Barry breached his Warriors contract. The case proceeds to trial with possible early action, while Clyde Lee faces uncertain fate with New Orleans Buccaneers.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Warriors Rick Barry Clyde Lee Barry National Basketball Association Warriors Oakland Oaks Lee New Orleans Buccaneers American Basketball Association Robert J. Drewes Warrior Drews New Orleans Franklin Mieuli Roselle Park N. J Babe McCarthy Drewes Buccaneers Bobby Love Cincinnati Royals NBA Robert A. Holtzman

Celtics to Play All Home Games at Boston Garden

Boston Celtics announce 1967-68 schedule with 37 home games at the Boston Garden after earlier seasons on neutral courts. General Manager Red Auerbach cites Garden improvements and better date availability as the reason for the move. Training camp will begin soon in Boston.

Boston Boston Celtics Boston Garden National Basketball Association Celtics Rhode Island Auditorium Providence NBA Garden Red Auerbach Auerbach Bos

Celtics Preview Season With Reduced Preseason Schedule

Ton State College gym will host a September 10 workout in preparation for the season opener against the Chicago Bulls on October 14 at the Garden. The Celtics will play 12 preseason games, a drastic cutback, including five exhibitions against the Philadelphia 76ers in Puerto Rico.

Fischer Returns to Action for Red Sox in pennant chase

Boston calls on Hank Fischer for late season help after his first appearance since May 27. He pitched two relief innings in a 5-3 loss to Kansas City and a one inning showing in a 7-5 Boston win. The move frees roster space by trading catcher Bob Tillman to the Yankees.

Kansas City Boston Red Sox Hank Fischer Fischer Seton Hall Red Sox Kansas City Athletics Boston Bob Tillman New York Yankees Tillman Elston Howard

Mixed Doubles League Results Are Announced

The Hall-Mars team edged the J.C's by one point to win the Thursday morning Mixed Doubles League at Roll-A-Way Lanes finishing 110-70 and 109-71. Connie Fleurent and Jerry Fleurent led in the ladies and high five while Peanuts Johnson topped the men with 109 average and Dave Letellier high single 150.

Hall-Mars Lillian Marshall Willis Hall J.c’s J.c.’S Elon Court Peanuts” Johnson Jerry Lillian Camire Ann Hubert Johnson Howie Jones Dave Letelleir C. Fleurent L. Camire A. Hubert H. Quouellette L. Marshal T. Nolette R. Wooster E. Couri A. Letellier C. Cole M. Huot P. Johnson D. Letellier H. Jones W. Hall R. Camire L. Watson A. Huot A. Kabel J. Fleurent

Tigers Lead Clifford Park Hoop League With 5-2 Record

The Clifford Park Hoop League shows the Tigers atop at 5-2 as Eagles Rams Hawks and others trail. Scoring details list players such as Mahany Cantara Turcotte Sayer Boucher Plamondon and Dery with varied point totals and period scores. Stone tree trunks near Piggott Arkansas noted as common tombstone material.

Tigers Clifford Park Hawks Eagles Rams Mahany Cantara Roussel Turcotte Sears Dery Bissonette Brock L'Heureux Sayer Boucher Beaulieu Drapeau Plamondon Mailman Bouffard Audie Montpas Bergeron Ribaudou Qi Piggott, Ark

Pappas Dominates With No Walks in 5-0 Win

Milt Pappas fires a complete gem for Cincinnati beating Houston 5-0. He walks none two hits nine strikeouts and retires 16 straight before hitting Joe Morgan. The win ends Cincinnati’s three game skid as Lee May and Tony Perez drive in runs.

Associated Press Milt Pappas Pappas Cincinnati Houston Joe Morgan Jim Wynn Julio Gotav Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco New York Atlanta Chicago Pittsburgh Lee May Tony Perez Perez

Redskins Prove Mettle Face Coming Season In Capital Division

Washington Redskins coach and GM Otto Graham says the club has grown up after a late defeat to Dallas last season. He praises Sonny Jurgensen, the revamped offense, and a strengthened defense as key to a potential title run in the Capitol Division with Philadelphia, Dallas, and New Orleans thriving around them.

Carlisle Otto Graham Washington Redskins Dallas Skins Redskins Philadelphia New Orleans Sonny Jurgensen Sonny Bart Starr Johnny Unitas Jurgensen Charley Taylor Charley Bobby Mitchell Jerry Smith Washington

Braves edge Vikings in Babe Ruth League game

The Biddeford Braves defeated the Saco Vikings 6 to 3 in eight innings. Pitcher Laliberte earned the win, while Searle took the loss. Key offensive contributors included Boucher Perreault and Laliberte driving in runs.

Dutremble M. Lavigne Sherman Boucher Pelletier Searle Laliberte Goulet Braves Vikings Loranger Lorancer Bridges Tardiff

Major League Stars Shine as Contests Produce Quiet Wins

The Associated Press report highlights Tom McCraw of the White Sox smashing two home runs in Chicago's 6-4 victory over Detroit. Milt Pappas of the Reds pitched a two hitter with nine strikeouts and a 16 straight retired stretch as Cincinnati shut out Houston 5-0.

Associated Press Tom McCraw White Sox Chicago Detroit Milt Pappas Reds Cincinnati Houston

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