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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1967

Page

6

Morehead's six hitter ends comeback bid in 4-0 Red Sox win

Dave Morehead pitched six strong innings in Boston's 4-0 victory over Detroit, possibly sealing his comeback from an arm problem. He cited glove accuracy and good stuff, while Reggie Smith, George Scott, and Carl Yastrzemski homered for Boston.

Associated Press Dave Morehead Morehead Boston Detroit Toronto Tigers Chicago Kansas City Minnesota California Baltimore New York Cleveland Washington

Football Forecasts Stir Class A Playoff Talk in Biddeford

Local sports columnists forecast Class A playoff action with Biddeford and St Louis favored in separate divisions. They note Brewer and Lewiston matchups, Howie Noyes’s injury sidelining at Kennebunk, and prep work from Biddeford to Old Orchard Beach high schools as fall practice begins and rosters form.

Biddeford St. Louis Orange and Black Brewer Eagles Lewiston Edward Little Howie Noyes Kennebunk High School North Berwick Berwick Dave Redmond Biddeford High School Waterhouse Field St. Louis Eagle Bob Cote

Gale Sayers Shines Amid Bears Turmoil and New Faces

Gale Sayers remains the bright spot for the Chicago Bears amid widespread defections injuries and retirements. With Ditka’s departure and Arnett Marconi’s retirements the club faces running back and end position gaps as Halas Labors to fill through trades and rookies. Sayers led the league in rushing 1231 yards and kickoff returns while adding 34 receptions and six passes in a scrimmage eyeing continued versatility under pressure.

Rensselaer Ind Gale Sayers Chicago Bears Kansas Comet Bears Sayers George Halas Mike Ditka Ditka Philadelphia Jack Concannon Chi Jon Arnett Joe Marconi Ron Bull Ed O’bradovich Doug Allns Gale Halas Sayersady Livingston Livingston Green Bay Charley Bivins Bull Garry Lyle George Washington Concannon Rudy Bukich Rudy Jimmy Jones Johnny Morris

St Johns Stops Saco A C In 4-2 Victory Cantara Shines

Thirty years past report notes St Johns defeating Saco A C 4-2 with Cantara shining at first base for the winners. The line shows a protest over a forfeit by Yu dy's.

Yudy’s St. John’s Saco A.C Cantara

America’s Cup Trials See Intrepid and Columbia Win

Off Newport Rhode Island Tuesday Intrepid beat Constellation by five minutes 15 seconds while Columbia finished 10 minutes 31 seconds ahead of American Eagle. A halyard shackle failure cost Columbia two minutes. Eagle meets Intrepid and Constellation faces Columbia in today and tomorrow’s races as trials continue for the United States defense.

Newport R.I Intrepid Columbia Constellation American Eagle

Eagles Fall to Rams in Clifford Park Hoop League Play

In the Clifford Park double elimination, the Rams defeated the Eagles 56 to 51. Tigers beat the Hawks 60 to 49 with player scorers listed for both games and period totals noted.

Clifford Park Hoop League Eagles Rams Tigers Hawks Beaulieu Drapeau Plamondon L'Heureux T. Anton K. Anton Arbour Rousselle Cantara Dery Brock Mahaney Sears Petit Ilanks S. Mailman W. Mailman Ribaudo Bouffard Bergeron Audie

Expo Bout Will Feature Last Week's Winner

New York boxer Ralph Carrera earns another trip to Maine to fight at the Portland Exposition Building on Thursday night in a six bout card. Carrera meets Hoyt Davis in the semifinal while Jimmy McDermott faces Freddie Williams in the 10 round feature.

Portland New York Ralph Carrera Maine Portland Exposition Carrera Manny Freitas Lowell Mass Freitas Hoyt Davis Holyoke Davis Tommy Butts Julius Capers Worcester

Dodgers rookie Van Hoff shines in first start

Bruce Van Hoff earned consideration after a solid first major league start for the Dodgers, allowing four hits and no runs through eight innings before a pinch hitter ended his night. Houston won 2-1 in 12 innings as Doug Rader doubled home the winning run.

Associated Press Bruce van Hoff Speck Richardson Houston Amarillo Los Angeles Dodgers von Hoff Mylee Fowever Astros St. Louis Chicago Cubs Philadelphia New York Mets San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati Pittsburgh Grady Grady Hatton

Swanson Gets Real Shot At Patriots Punter Role

Boston Patriots coach Mike Holovak says Terry Swanson of Belmont will continue a thorough trial as a punter. Swanson, a 22 year old former UMass performer, showed improving kicks in pre season after a 33 3 loss to the Baltimore Colts. He was the lone pick from a May tryout.

Halas Duane Allen Ram Charles McLeod Quad Cities Fritz Greenlee Arizona Bob Pickens Nebraska Lee George Seals Randy Jackson Bob Wetoska Jim Cadile Mike Rabold Mike Pyle Rosey Taylor Richie Petitbon Bennie McRae Joe Taylor Toronto Curt Gentry Roger Leclerc Bruce Amsler Texas Christian Rick Duncan East Montana State Andover Mass Mike Holovak Boston Patriots Terry Swanson Belmont Holovak Baltimore Colts University of Massachusetts

Local Boxing Results Show Quick Knockouts

Fights last night in Miami Beach and Sacramento featured Al Big Al Jones stopping Al Preacher Jones in Florida, and Andy Heilman knocking out Billy Marsh in California.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Jones Goulds, Fla Memphis Tenn Sacramento Calif Andy Heilman San Pedro Billy Marsh Little Rock Ark

Nine Former Champions Entered In Maine Open

Portland AP reports a field of 260 golfers for the 49th Maine Open at River side Municipal Golf Course. Nine former champions lead the lineup including 1960 champ Bill Ezinicki. Former champs include Bob Crowley Ron Leclair Jim Browning Arthur Friel Ed Whalley and Roy Adams. First prize is 850 with 4300 in additional cash and merchandise.

Portland Riverside Municipal Bill Ezinicki Mashpee Mass National Hockey League Maine State Golf Association Mark Hopkins Texas City Tex Hopkins al Biondi Leeds Bob Crowley Weston Ron Leclair East Poland Jim Browning

Red Sox Bring Back Stephenson and Tartabull for Stretch Drive

The Boston Red Sox recalled pitcher Jerry Stephenson and outfielder Jose Tartabull to bolster the AL pennant pursuit. Hank Fischer was optioned to Toronto and catcher Russ Gibson to Pittsfield to clear roster space. Stephenson, a 1965 66 veteran, has an 8-7 record and 2.70 ERA with Toronto’s IL squad. Tartabull is hitting .242 with Boston after a Pittsfield stint.

Boston Jerry Stephenson Jose Tartabull Boston Red Sox Hank Fischer Toronto Russ Gibson Pittsfield Stephenson Tartabull Red Sox Elston Howard New York Yankees Fischer Gibson

Indians blank Washington as Williams dominates

Major League action sees Stan Williams of the Indians hold the Senators to five hits in a 3-0 Cleveland win. In the nightcap Rocky Colavito of the White Sox belts a three run homer for a 4-2 Chicago victory over Kansas City. the A’s then win the second game 4-2.

Jim Perry Twins Tony Oliva Harmon Killebrew Jerry Zimmerman Yankee Stadium Fritz Peterson Andy Etchebarren Bill Robinson Joe Pepitone Horace Clarke Yanks Stan Williams Senators Max Alvis Indians Tom Dukes Oklahoma City Dodgers Dukes Jim Lefebvre Nate Oliver Astros Bob Aspromonte Phil Regan Rusty Staub Houston Morgan Doug Rader Julian Javier St. Louis Chicago Cardinals Atlanta Cincinnati Cubs Bill White Philadelphia John Callison Phillies Phil Linz Rich Allen Cookie Rojas Rojas White Mets Ty Cline Jim Hart San Francisco Hart Pittsburgh Vada Pinson Tony Perez Pirates Associated Press Washington Cleveland Rocky Colavite White Sox Kansas City A's

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