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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1969

Page

6

Namath Makes Good On Boast In Jets Giants Clash

Jets rout Giants 37 14 at Yale Bowl as Namath completes 14 of 16 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns. Namath predicted the Giants would be not taken seriously and then led New York to a dominating victory. Fran Tarkenton threw both Giants TDs, while other NFL exhibition results included Falcons over Patriots 34 16 and Cowboys over 49ers 20 17 with multiple notable plays across the league.

Associated Press New York Giants Ee Ichards Joe Namath New York Jets Baltimore Colts Namath Jets Giants New York New Haven Conn Atlanta Falcons Boston Patriots Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49Ers Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams San Diego Chargers Oakland Raiders Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Miami Dolphins Houston Oilers Detroit Lions Buffalo Bills George Sauer Bill Mathis Pete Sammons Mike Battle Southern California Fran Tarkenton Aaron Thomse Bobby Duon Jim Butler Falcons Boston Patriots Gino Cappelletti Dallas 49Ers Mike Clark Cowboys John Brodie Browns Rams Dale Andrews San Diego Dick Redman Raiders Jack Concannon Dick Gordon Mac Percival Chicago Bears Green Bay Kansas City Cincinnati Emmitt Thomas Jan Stenerud Dempsey Bill Kilmer New Orleans Denver Broncos Steve Tensi Kilmer Chuck Latourette Pittsburgh Jim Hast John Gilliam Cardinals Steelers Philadelphia Dolphins John Huarte Harold Jackson

Red Sox edge Royals to end series, boost upswing

Boston wins3-2 at Kansas City to take the set two games to one and return home after a series win. Vicente Romo excelled with seven shutout innings, Jack Hernandez and Lou Piniella contributed key hits, while Reggie Smith drove in the lone Boston run. Ray Culp to face the Twins at Fenway.

Boston Boston Red Sox Kansas City Royals Vicente Romo Mae Ins Naece Sparkyan Sonn Siebert Romo Red Sox Royals Minnesota Twins Fenway Park Ray Culp Twins Baltimore Dave Boswell Minnesota Boswell Bob Allison Billy Martin Chicago Dick ‘Williams Kansas City Seattle Dave May Don Buford Brooks Robinson Don Mincher Pilots Sparky Lyle Sonny Siebert Mike Andrews Reggie Smith Lyle Siebert Jimmie Hall New York Yankees Lindy McDaniel Cesar Togar Ted Ahlaender Tony Oliva Washington Harmon Killebrew Senators

Downs At A Glance Scarborough Entries Tonight

Racebook note lists eight evening races at Scarborough with post times from 8 to 9 and multiple horses per event. Entries include Moon Romance, Queen Foray, Gay Saint, Pac Spunk, Mama's Gossip, Equifrost, Indo China, and War Beacon among others with several no-entries noted.

Scarborough Moon Romance Walker Gabriele Queen Battleshi Gray Winard Pete Alibi Craycraft Missy Z Thompson Faircap Shari B. Zook Gay Saint Sage Nevalette Strong Danzel Gabriele c Pasquarelli Easel Pichette Glen Francis Knowles Pasquarelli Coosaw Kookero Sullivanight Kat Gabriele Equifrost Sage Am Best Broward Anderson True Philip Baribault Robbie Tom Lack Chiappetta Donato Sage Mr. Libby Thompson Walker Donna Tuller Jr Too Eager McCracken Caudilla

Journal Nine Tops League in West Biddeford Little League

Journal Nine defeated AFL-CIO 11 1 in West Biddeford Friday to clinch the league title. Cantara earned the win on the mound with strong hitting from Journal Nine, while Gobeil and Bernier led AFL-CIO. Final scores show a hot first inning and a late push by AFL-CIO, with Cantara striking out several batters.

West Biddeford Journal Nine Afl-Cio Journal Cantara Gabiel W. Caron K. Cantara R. Ruck C.f S. Anton C. Tremblay A. Dutremble D. Nadeau Q Rousseau Labbe Abric G. Laverriere Gobeil Paquette R. Guerin R. Jean D. Bernier Bouthillette Custeau Rousselle E Journal Rousseau Cio Guerin POA Journal Journal Ruck Anton Dutremble Dio Guerin SH Dutremble Bernier HO Gobok in'Stenings Dovaléro

Hoyt Again Is Trophy Winner At Pony Races

Buxton reports Green Acres pony races with 40 ponies setting records. W Hoyt drove Pete to heat one and earned the trophy for fastest overall time. Pinders White Star placed in several heats, with other winners listed and times ranging from 1:48 to 2:28 across races.

Hoyt Buxton Green Acres Pete W Hoyt White Star Frank Pinder W. Hoyt Greenacres R. McIntosh Golden Dawn R. Souliere Sunny Acres P. Gregoire Saucy E. Dawley Little Audrey W. Riel Gary G. G. Hoyt Nuggett Dany J. Maher Pepper H. Sargent Dusty Storm R. Clattenburg Chub A. Cheney Tricky King M Polland Miss Bar Mar S. Davis Tiny Tim Moonlight Dawn C. Deering Tric Flicka H. McNeil Navajo Prince H. Bean December Lad R. Cha Ginger Todd H. Meier Dolly F. Grant

Race Results Scarborough Horse Meet

Race results from Scarborough show ten races with multiple stakes of 900 dollars. Admiral Whiskit won first with Noor's Flapper and Hal ley's Choice also placing, time 1 48.2. Attendance 3 939, Handle 154 011.

Scarborough Admiral Whiskit Metivier Noor Flapper Cruz Halley Choice Craycraft Misty White More Scope Cave Dweller Ski Heil Moose Allan Scotch Knowles Tommy Magee Parent Arival Good Rebel Pasquarelli Baribault Cooper Gold Curve Swift Sickle Swift Pocket la Fleche Jeepers Crow Quinela Quinela Pool Bull and Bear Sullivan Mr. Moneyman Anderson Petit Palais Pichette J.J Ray Gabriele Edythe Merry Buck Comma Ja EU Jo Moriarty Iandee Soft Dough Chi’s Cater Lanero Tobin My Secret Love Flying Jim Sidate Button Holed Tergal Roman Dance Optimus Strathroyal Bellienav Pone Cloud Aid

Onside Kick TD Beats Patriots in Exhibition

In Newton Massachusetts Falcons coach Norm Van Brocklin praised the win as Atlanta ran past Boston 34 to 16. Malcolm Snider a Stanford rookie recovered an onside kickoff and returned 49 yards for the decisive score with final minute. Patriots coach Clive Rush noted a sloppy game in the heat but praised his first units before experiments in the second period.

Newton Mass Norm van Brocklin Atlanta Falcons Clive Rush Boston Patriots Malcolm Snider Stanford Pariots Falcons Patriots van Brocklin Boston Jim Nance Gino Cappelletti Snider Ogee Minnesota Philadelphia Randy Johnson Atlanta Cincinnati Rush Cappelletti Johnson Jim Butler Paul Wied Wied Butler Nance Snyder

Cowan Misses Sign Then Smashes Winning Homer

California trailing Cleveland 6-5 in the eighth, Billy Cowan missed a squeeze signal and fouled. He later hit a two-run homer off Juan Pizarro, giving the Angels a 7-4 victory. Rick Reichardt opened the eighth with his 2nd homer, joining Bubba Morton and Jim Spencer on 2 more Angels homers. Denny McLain notched his 19th win. Orioles and Yankees also won in a day of major league action.

Cowan Jay Johnstone Lefty Phillips Mike Rourke Billy Cowan California Cleveland Bill Voss Phillips Johnstone Juan Pizarro Johnstone Pizarro Angels Detroit Oakland Baltimore Seattle Boston Kan Kansas City New York Chicago Minnesota Washington San Diego Los Angeles Montreal Houston Philadelphia St. Louis Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati San Francisco Rick Reichardt Bubba Morton Jim Spencer Ken Harrelson Indians Denny McLain al Kaline Mickey Stanley Tom Tresh Don Wert Jim Northrup

Paul Brown Optimistic About Bengals Prospects

Cincinnati coach Paul Brown enters his 35th season with cautious optimism for the AFL Bengals. He cites needs at quarterback and middle linebacker, relies on rookies Greg Cook and Bill Bergey, and plans more passing to boost the running game. Key players include Paul Robinson, Bob Trumpy, Warren McVea, and Speedy Thomas, with Sam Wyche the likely starter if the season began today. The division rivals are Oakland, Kansas City, San Diego, with Denver the expected benchmark.

Cincinnati Paul Brown Cincinnati Bengals Bengals Brown Greg Cook University of Cincinnati Bill Bergey Arkansas State Sam Wyche Furman Wyche Cook Paul Robinson Arizona Ceivers Bob Trumpy Warren McVea Eric Crabtree Denver Speedy Thomas Utah Tommie Smith San Jose State Ernie Wright Howard Fest Pat Matson Dave Middendorf Bob Johnson Tennessee Jim Griffin Dennis Randall Harry Gunner Royce Berry Bill Staley Andy Rice Steve Chomyszak al Beauchamp Bill Peterson Bergey Tim Buchanan Charlie King Fletcher Smith al Coleman Bobby Hunt Mark On Jim Williams Dale Livingston Mike Clemons Sacramento State Bill Shoemaker Stanford Oakland Kansas City San Diego

Major League Leaders Full Season Statistics Snapshot

American League batting leader Carew of Minnesota hits .352 in 325 at bats, with R Smith of Boston at .330. R Jackson of Oakland drives 103 runs, Blair of Baltimore 62, Powell 108 RBIs, Killebrew 104, Blair 151 hits, Oliva 146, doubles 29 by R Jackson and Oliva, Clarke leads triples with 7, six players tied at 5, home runs 43 by R Jackson and 38 by F Howard, Harper of Seattle steals a leading number.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota R. Smith Boston R. Jackson Oakland Blair Baltimore Powell Killebrew Oliva Clarke New York F. Howard Washington Harper Seattle

Baseball leaders and awards mixed in late season notes

Summary of player stats across leagues including Campaneris and McNally in pitching decisions, Jose Cle mente and C Jones batting averages, Bonds and Rose runs, Santo Perez RBIs, and notable performances by McCovey Kessinger and others. Includes strikeouts totals and team affiliations with Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York.

Clemente Pittsburgh C. Jones New York Bonds San Francisco Rose Cincinnati Santo Chicago Perez M. Alou Kessinger B. Williams Iage Tolan McCovey L. May Brock St. Louis Selma Merritt SS Getemtedemaen Gibson

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