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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

6

Tigers Slip Rivals a Mickey In Cleveland Win

Detroit pitchers limited Cleveland to three hits as Mickey Lolich earned his fourth win in nine days in a 11-7 Tigers victory. Lolich relieved in the fourth, worked 5 2/3 scoreless innings, and Bill Freehan homered for Detroit plus Kaline and Cash contributed. Reggie Jackson powered Oakland past Baltimore while other scores noted from Boston, Chicago, New York, St Louis, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Houston.

Associated Press Mayo Smith Tigers Detroit Okey Mickey Lolich Oehers Cleveland Smith Boston Indians Baltimore Chicago Ken Harrelson New York California St Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Atlanta Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston Lolich Joe Sparma Bill Freehan Mickey Stanley Vern Fuller

Australia: the sole continent with a single national government

A concise note stating that Australia stands as the only continent governed by one national government. It emphasizes centralized governance across the continent and contrasts with other regions that have multiple or federal systems.

Australia Continent

Trades Bring Childs To Cards Silas To Giants

The Cardinals acquire Clarence Childs from the Giants and send Sam Silas to the Giants for a 1970 draft pick. St. Louis also trades Jerry Hillebrand to the Steelers for a 1969 pick. New Orleans ships Dave Simmons to Dallas for an undisclosed pick and moves Gary Wood to the Giants for two undisclosed picks.

Associated Press St. Louis Clarence Childs Childs New York Giants Cards Jerry Hillebrand Pittsburgh Steelers Sam Silas Giants New Orleans Saints Dave Simmons Dallas Cowboys Gary Wood NFL Willie Williams Hillebrand Bill Triplett Minnesota Vikings Vikings

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Fragmentary OCR notes show times and prices with names unclear. Mentions Sheer Brew Mer and Mete Man with two p.m. entries and a $2.00 amount. Limited readable details prevent full event identification or context.

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Rolloffs Continue At Biddeford Lanes

The fifteenth weekly handicap rolloffs for bowlers under 108 average set for Friday at 7 p m at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Defending champ Jerry Fleurant eyes a two straight run with a strong field including Herve Paul Lee Morin Lee Kalex Chet Kimball Joe Clark Charlie Martel Del Daudier Marcel Martel John Mareiko Henry Neault Syl Ledoux Bob Cote and Jerry Giles. Entry remains open until rolloff time.

Jerry Fleurant Herve Paul Lee Morin Lee Kalex Chet Kimball Joe Clark Charlie Martel del Daudier Marcel Martel John Mareiko Henry Neault Syl Ledoux Bob Cote

Bullets meet Celtics tonight at Clifford Park

The Bullets, who eliminated the Warriors from the Biddeford summer tourney, face the Celtics at Memorial Field tonight with a possible second game at Clifford Park tomorrow. The series could decide the winner if needed.

Bullets Celtics Clifford Park Warriors Biddeford May Street Memorial Field

East Biddeford Little League crowns 1968 champion

East Biddeford Little League completed the 1968 season as West Point pepperell defeated Butler's in two straight games to win the title. Final standings show Butler's leading batting averages with Mike Labonte and Don Mondor high among hitters. Dave Ouellette led in home runs and RBIs, while Gary Bissonette and Mike Labonte paced pitching and strikeouts.

East Biddeford West Point-Pepperell Butler's L. Butler Roy Mike Labonte Dave Ouellette Bill Daniels Wayne Mailman Bob Begin Rick Cote Marc Tremblay Ron Boissonneault Bill Don Monder John Cote Mike March

National League standings and results summary

Major league baseball standings show St Louis leading the NL with 77 wins and 43 losses, Chicago and San Francisco trailing. Wednesdays results include St Louis 3 Chicago 1, New York 4 Los Angeles 1, Cincinnati 7 Atlanta 4, and San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh 1 in 10 innings.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B St. Louis iChicago San Fran Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh Philaphia New York Los Angeles Houston Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco

Underdog Rosette Upsets Hernandez in Las Vegas

Unranked Jimmy Rosette of San Diego upset WBA No. 3 middleweight Ford Hernandez of Las Vegas in a 10 round unanimous decision. Judges ruled 49-44, 49-43, and 50-42 as Rosette used a southpaw style to counter Hernandez’s attack.

Las Vegas Nev Jimmy Rosette San Diego Calif World Boxing Association Ford Hernandez Rosette Mike Petrovich Art Luke Ralph Mesa Cently Hernandez

Andrews Surges With Hitting Burst Behind Sox Split

Boston infielder Mike Andrews ignites at the plate as he posts a .363 since late last month and four hits in the day-night split with Chicago. Ken Harrelson drives a 30th homer and leads an offense that rallies after Tommy John setbacks.

Boston Mike Andrews Ken Harrelson Boston Red Sox Andrews Chicago White Sox Luis Aparicio Aparicio Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Reggie Smith Russ Gibson Tommy John Harrelson Russ Nixon Jerry Stephenson Arrelson Stephenson Tommy McCraw Leon Wagner Dalton Jones Ed Sox Sparky Lyle Gary Bell Cisco Carlos Detroit Tigers

Laundry Leads Biddeford Fire Dept In 10 7 Win

Art Descoteaux relieved after golf to pitch for Landry Laundry and shut out Biddeford Fire Department at Memorial Field. Landry’s Laundry plated four runs in the first inning to seize early lead. A second meeting between the teams is planned for a later date.

Art Descoteaux Landry Biddeford Descoteaux Rick Fecteau Memorial Field Ma Street

Biddeford Police Nip Prescott in Softball Thriller

Biddeford police edged Prescott Metal 14 to 13 at Memorial Field on May Street. Duke Dupras pitched the winning ball for the police in a tight Memorial Field softball game.

Biddeford Nip Prescott Metal Prescott Memorial Field May Street Duke Dupras

Big Card Saturday Eve At Beechridge Speedway

Salem NH details list 41 eligibles for the 20000 added New England Futurity at Rockingham Park on August 28 headlined by Atafu and Bravoria. The program also previews Canadian Trophy drives for Class A cars and notes season points leaders in supermodified and bomber divisions.

Beechridge Speedway Salem N.H Mary D. Merrill Atafu Saco Odie Clelland Bravoria New England Rockingham Park B.A. Dario Cavallo Grande Finney Pride Tinky Toes Aldwin Stable Battle Swift J. Calitri Caldo King Bayard Tuckerman Sea Mail J.R. Spadea la Bionda Thomas Costa Tommys Lobar Stable Greenback Scarborough Tsore Each Ridge N England Hank Lalamiere Notive Homer Drew Raym Ray Leach Arundel Leach Bob Turner Springvale Westbrook Dick Day Jim McClure Bob Tanguay Windham Ers England

Major League Stars Deliver Big as Harrelson Powers Sox Night

Ken Harrelson of the Red Sox opened the doubleheader with a double a triple and two homers his 31st and 32nd of the season in Boston's day night split with the White Sox. Gaylord Perry of the Giants allowed three hits in a 2-1 10 inning victory over the Pirates.

Associated Press Ken Harrelson Red Sox Boston Chicago White Sox Gaylord Perry Giants Pittsburgh Pirates

Mack Wins European Welterweight Title In Lignano

In Lignano Sabbiadoro Mack defeated Carmelo Bossi to claim the European welterweight title. Monzon of Argentina knocked out Doug Huntley in Buenos Aires. Jimmy Rosette from San Diego beat Ford Hernandez in Las Vegas in a middleweight bout.

Associated Press Lignano Sabbiadoro Italy Mack Dutch Antilles Carmelo Bossi Buenos Aires Argentina Carlos Monzon Doug Huntley Los Angeles Las Vegas Jimmy Rosette San Diego Ford Hernandez

Master Jeff Wins Hinsdale Feature Mile Pace

Hinsdale New Hampshire AP reports Master Jeff took the feature mile pace at Hinsdale Raceway on Wednesday with a time of 2.07 2/5, earning $8.80. The victory highlights a midweek program showcasing local harness racing action.

Hinsdale N.H Jeff Hinsdale Raceway

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