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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1969

Page

7

Widowers to Outnumber Widows on Next TV Seasons

HOLLYWOOD AP There will be twice as many widowers as widows on the three major networks as new widowers join to replace last season dropout characters. Returning widows include Lucille Ball Dorisey Julia and Mrs Muir. Beverly Garland joins My Three Sons as a widow and new wife to Fred MacMurray.

Hollywood Television Land Lucille Ball Dorisey Julia Muir Carol Brady Mike Brady Barbara Harper Marcus Welby Rome J.J Eddie G. Marshall Lawrence Preston Beverly Garland Fred MacMurray Three Sons Harper Miss Garland Bing Crosby Beverly Crosby Stephen Douglas MacMurray Roe Fred

Miss Garland Says Acting Supports Family Roles

Miss Garland emphasizes keeping busy as essential to her life and family. She states acting extends her life and helps her function better as wife and mother, noting her husband understands this balance.

Miss Garland

Sandlot Mets Crown Biddeford League Title

The Mets defeated the Red Sox to win the first Biddeford Sandlot League title at St. Louis Field. Seven walks by Red Sox pitchers aided the Mets as Scot Cochrane pitched, and repeat hitters Phil Labbe and Ric Bouffard contributed. The Red Sox rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh but fell short.

Mets Red Sox Phil Labbe Ric Bouffard

Dolphins Aim To Be AFL Contender In 1970

Miami coach George Wilson, hired in 1966, believes the Dolphins will reach a break-even or better record in 1969, with Griese guiding a strong offense. Key players include QB Bob Griese, backs Kiick and Csonka, receivers Noonan and Moreau, and a solid defense led by Buoniconti. Wilson and Griese project a competitive season and a push for the new two-team playoff format.

MIAMI George Wilson Dolphins Ogg Detroit Lions Wilson Bob Griese Warterback Parue Griese San Diego John Had Oakland Daryl Lamonica Jack Clancy Michigan Karl Noonan Iowa Howard Twilley Doug Moreau Weisacosky Frank Emanuel Dale McCullers Florida State Bill Stanfill Georgia Mannie Fernandez Jim Riley Freddi Woodson Jim Urbanek Dolpins Tom Goode Mississippi State Billy Neighbors Maxie Williams Norm Evans Doug Crusan Goode Dolphin Jimmy Warren Dick Westmoreland Dick Anderson Jim Kiick Wison Wyoming Paul Hornung Kiick Larry Csonka Syracuse Csonka New York Houston

Baseball Standings and Results US East and West Divisions

The Associated Press reports standings with Chicago at 75 45 0.625 and New York 66 51 0.564, St. Louis 67 53 0.558, Pittsburgh 61 56 0.521, Philadelphia 48 70, Montreal 38 83, plus West Division teams Los Angeles 65 53, Houston 64 55, San Francisco 64 55, Atlanta 2 32. Saturday scores include Chicago 3 San Francisco 0 and Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 2. Sunday results feature Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 5 and Houston 4 Philadelphia 2. Today’s games list Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and New York at San Diego among others.

Associated Press Chicago New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Phila Phia Montreal Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston San Fran Atlanta San Diego San Francisco Philadelphia Walker Arrigo Philaphia

Baseball Standings and Daily Scores Summary

American League East standings show Baltimore led with 8 35 70.64 and New York, Boston, and Detroit near the top. Daily results include Boston 10 7 Kansas City 18 California 4 and Cleveland 0 Oakland 4 with Seattle 3 and Chicago 5 New York 4. Tonight matches feature Baltimore at Seattle and Cleveland at California among others.

W. L. Pet. G.B Baltimore Detroit Boston Ia Ca New York Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Seattle Kansas City California Chicago Boston Washington Palmer Brunet Horgan Murphy Stottlemyre Bunker Boswell Culp

Elwin Johnson Wins York County Candlepin Championship

Elwin Peanut Johnson rallied from a 20 pin nine string deficit to win the York County Men's Candlepin title at Roll A Way Lanes with a 1191 total. Dick O'Brien finished second with 1177 and high second string 165 by Denese Deat aided a third place 1158. Four qualifiers joined 17 entrants in the championship rolloff.

Elwin Peanut” Johnson York County Dick O’brien O'Brien Steve Foss Denese Deat Dick Grant Ee Ane Hame My Gould Lex Geomohian G. Gileseer

Ladies qualify for high single bowling duels

US No. 4 LD Ladies qualify for Sunday high single qualification at Roll-a-Waynes. Peggy Parsons tops with 122 and Rita Lachance follows with 151. Parsons achieved the 122 on August 10 with three consecutive spares for 22 pins and a strike for four more, while Lachance earned 151 on August 17 with three spares and three strikes for 54 extra pins.

Peggy Parsons Rita Lachance

New England singlehanded sailing champion named Kronburg

Marblehead Massachusetts AP reports Terry Kronburg of Winches finished 11-16 miles in 1 hour 45 minutes. Kronburg won the 1969 New England singlehanded sailing title with 18.7 points on the Olympic scale. MIT’s Dave Halberstadt placed second with 23, Edward Shaw of MIT placed third with 27.3. Kronburg and Halberstadt earned spots to the North American championships in Toronto starting September 3.

Marblehead Mass Terry Kronburg Winches Her New England Dave Halberstadt Massachusetts Institute of Technology Edward Shaw MIT Kronburg Halberstadt Toronto

Rainbow Handicap Victory for Red's Copy at Rockingham Park

The favored Red's Copy won the Rainbow Handicap at Rockingham Park by a three-quarter length, earning $21,175 and returning steady form for Salem track fans.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park

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