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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

6

Will McLain Close On 30 Wins This Season?

The Associated Press notes Denny McLain of Detroit improved to 24-3, six straight wins, and a 15-1 record in 16 decisions, as the Tigers beat Cleveland 3-0. Camilo Pascual fired a shutout for Washington in a 2-0 win over Minnesota, while other AL games included Baltimore over Oakland in 10 innings and New York over California. In the NL, the Cubs defeated the Cardinals 7-3 and Atlanta toppled Cincinnati 9-2.

Associated Press Denny McLain Camilo Pascual Union Washington Journeyman Detroit Flash McLain Tony Horton Tigers Cleveland O Horton Indians Chain W. L. Pet. GB Detroit Baltimore Boston Cleveland Joe

Clemente May Bow Out After Season With Bad Shoulder

Pittsburgh AP reports Roberto Clemente plans to retire if his injured right shoulder does not improve this winter. The 1966 NL MVP has slumped to a .279 average after a slow start, risking his worst mark since 1957, though he hopes to continue playing if the pain eases.

Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Clemente Charley Feeney Pittsburgh Post-Gazette San Juan Puerto Rico

Football TV Reaches Point Of Saturation

In a boom era football TV faces saturation as networks count long contracts hubris, high costs, and limited ad efficacy. Executives say fans are keen yet sponsors scarce, with NBC CBS and ABC locked into about 110 million in football rights but likely to sell only about three quarters.

New York United States Canada U.S John Mallow Canadian Broadcasting Corp Murray Chercover CTV NBC CBS ABC

Pratt Leads U S Women’s Tennis Tour Opens Round Two

Narragansett Rhode Island AP reports Betty Pratt of Maitland Florida advanced to round two on grass at Point Judith County. Also advancing were former titlists Dodo Cheney of Santa Monica California Rothulien Hubbell of Conway New Hampshire and Mrs. Charlotte Lee of Short Hills New Jersey from opening round play Monday.

Narragansett, R.I U.S Point Judith Betty Pratt Maitland Fla Dodo Cheney Santa Monica Calif Rothulien Hubbell Conway N.H Charlotte Lee Short Hills N.J

Sun rotates faster at the equator than at the poles

The sun, as a gas or fluid, rotates more rapidly at its equator than at its poles. The differential rotation reflects fluid dynamics inside the star and influences magnetic activity across solar latitudes.

Banquet Held for Biddeford Little League

About 130 attendees including league officials, players, parents and guests gathered at the Troop One Building Scout Hall in Biddeford for the East Biddeford Little League banquet. Awards went to West Point Pepperell’s team under Manager Henry Begin while certificates and desk sets honored 12 year olds from Vic’s Appliance Rov and Perreault’s and Butler’s Department Store. The evening closed with sponsor remarks and a film titled This is Baseball.

East Biddeford Little League Troop One Building Association Mason Street Biddeford League Donald Gagnon Raymond Nolette Butler’s Department Store James Larson West Point-Pepperell Victor Chretien Roy Perreault Gerard Fleurant Vic’s Robert Martin Philip S. Hatch Henry Begin Ralph Cote Donald Monder David Ouellette Steven Benson Philip Hatch III Gagnon Tro Phy Philip Gendron Donald Fleurant William Daniels Mark Tremblay David Dubois Vic's Michael Gagnon Michael Labonte Marcel Perrin Richard Letellier Gerard Gosselin Rov William Zuke Wayne Mailman Donald Dubois Roger Blais Philip Hatcher Stevenee Martin

Oilers top Redskins 28 14 in AFL exhibition

Houston's Pete Beathard threw three TDs as the Oilers rallied from behind to defeat the New York Jets 28 14 in the Astro Dome. Namath, sidelined by a sore knee, watched from the sidelines as Houston totaled 337 yards to Jets 161. Beathard connected with Charlie Frazier on two scores, while Babe Parilli added a late Jets TD. Other notes include Ron Kramer retiring and moves involving Jerry Richardson and Joe Williams.

Oilers Namath Houston Pete Beathard Jets Washington Redskins New York New York City Dick Young Wor-Tv Young Sonny Weblin Phil Iselin Beathard Charlie Frazier Babe Parilli Lee White Parilli George Sauer Jim Beirne Purdue Bob Davis Ron Kramer Detroit Green Bay Kramer Lions San Diego Chargers Jerry Richardson Atlanta Falcons NFL Los Angeles Rams Joe Williams Florida A&m

Saco Little Leaguers Rally Past Midget Club 21–7

The Saco Little League 10-year-olds defeated the Sacoidgets All-Stars 21 to 7 in a game halted by darkness. Dan Roy pitched two innings for the Little Leaguers, with Mike Sullivan driving in three on a three run double, and Jim Nadeau retiring the side. The Little League led 6–0 after a big rally and 12 runs in the bottom of the first. The Midget League tallied two more in the fifth before darkness ended the game. The series continues tomorrow at Sumner Street Field at 5:30.

Saco Saco Idgets

Jimmy Fund Exhibition Opens Twin City Rivalry Tonight

Marcottes, the Decary League champions, host East Biddeford's top team West Point Pepperell at 5 30 p m in the first game of a planned Twin City rivalry series. Proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund with rain plans noted for a later schedule.

Marcottes West Point-Pepperell

Fights Last Night Tokyo Bout Ends in Knockout

Tokyo boxing card features Jaguar Kakizawa defeating Sebastian Macimineto in a knockout. Kakizawa improves to 132 percent intensity of power, while Macimineto faces a swift loss in Japan. Event details remain unreconciled in the fragment.

Associated Press Tokyo Jaguar Kakizawa Japan Sebastian Macimineto Bra

Major League Leaders Recap of Batting and Pitching Honors

The list shows AL leaders with Carew and Oliva batting averages, McAuliffe and White leading runs, Harrelson and Howard driving in, Campaneris and Uhlaender atop steals, and pitching leaders like McLain Tiant with 12 decisions. NL leaders include Rose and Brock in batting and runs, Alou and Flood high in hits, Brock in doubles and triples, and Jenkins and Singer high in strikeouts.

Carew Minn Oliva McAuliffe Det White N.Y K. Harrelson F. Howard Wash Campaneris Oak Uhlaender R. Smith Bost B. Robinson Fregos Calif McCraw Chic McLain Tiant Cleve McDowell Pitt Rose Cin Brock Iober Perez Santo R. Alien Pail Alou Atl Flood St. L A Houst Brock St. L Clemente McCovey

Culp Uses Bat To Help Boston Win 2-1 Over White Sox

Ray Culp, Boston right hander turned unlikely hitter, delivered a key infield single in the eighth and earned his ninth win as the Red Sox beat Chicago 2-1. He bunted in a run earlier and credited his improving bat as part of his growing all around contribution in a season of injury questions.

Associated Press Boston Ray Culp Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Culp Sandy Alomar Bill Landis Baltimore Cubs Includen Berry Luis Aparacio Duane Josephson Oeny Davis Tommy) McCraw Leon Wagner Landis Jim Lonborg Jose Santiago Ellsworth

Major League Stars Pitching in Orioles Victory

Camilo Pasquel al of the Senators shut out his former teammates 2-0 as Minnesota was held to five hits. Paul Blair of the Orioles tied the game in the ninth and doubled in two runs in the 10th to power a 3-1 win over Oakland.

Baltimore Norm Cash Detroit Jim Northrup Mickey Stanley Pascual Senators Minnesota Jim Kaat Cap Peterson Jim Landis Ray Culp Boston Culp Landis Gerry McNertney Woody Orioles Oakland Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Paul Blair Blair Andy Etchebarren Jake Gibbs Camilo Pasecual

Foxboro Raceway hosts first double win of season

Foxboro Mass AP Capt. Missey 7.40 and Miss Forever 19.20 tied for the win in Foxboro Raceway's featured 2000 mile race finishing in 2 08.4.

Foxboro Mass Missey Miss Forever Foxboro Raceway

Houston 28 New York 14 leads Monday pro football result

Houston defeated New York 28 to 14 in a Monday game. No other games were scheduled for today or Wednesday.

Associated Press Houston New York

Hinsdale Raceway Pace Winner Lies in New Track Time

Hinsdale New Hampshire AP reports Willie G. wins the featured seventh mile pace at Hinsdale Raceway in 2 08 3 Monday night, clocking a strong win for horse and driver.

Hinsdale, N.H Willie G Hinsdale Raceway

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