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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1968

Page

6

Tigers Fall to Red Sox After Sacrifice Bunts

Boston adjusts with three sacrifice bunts including a go ahead squeeze by Juan Pizarro as Detroit loses the series finale 4-1. Horton homered for Detroit, Freehan delivered a late solo shot, and Lyle erred on a bunt play that helped Boston pull away.

Associated Press Detroit Juan Pizarro Boston Red Sox Tigers Red Sox Pizarro Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Frank Robinson New York Yankees Oakland Tommy John Joe Horlen Chicago White Sox Cleveland California Frank Howard Boston Dick Williams Cincinnati Horton Philadelphia Sting San Francisco Pitts Los Angeles Freehan Sparky Lyle al Kaline Mickey Stanley Stanley Norm Cash Ken Harrelson Willie Horton

Americans Face Spain In Davis Cup Interzone Duel

Clark Graebner ousted Juan Gilbert in Barcelona as the United States clinched the interzone portion 3-1 while Ashe and Santana battled to a 3 hour 45 minute draw that could decide if the series ends 4-1 or 3-2. The U S team heads toward Australia with hopes of lifting the Cup in Adelaide. Meanwhile Jockey Herb Hinojosa won five races at Rockingham Park including Jade Amicol in the Rainbow Handicap.

Cleveland Barcelona Sam Australia Clark Graebner Santana Ashe Santana-Ashe U.S Jaime Bartroli Spain Don Dell Salem, N. H Herb Hinojosa Rockingham Park Jade Amicol

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Horseshoe And Tennis Events Set In Saco

The Saco Recreation Department announces tomorrow as the final entry day for horseshoe and tennis tournaments. Horseshoes will have singles and doubles divisions while tennis offers men’s and women’s singles and doubles plus mixed doubles. Local residents enter free. non residents pay a fee. Entries accepted at Memorial Field behind Burns School from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saco Memorial Field Burns School

Boros Admits To Attacks Of Flutters In Westchester Win

Julius Boros, 48, won the Westchester Classic with a final round 68 finishing 272 total. Jack Nicklaus Dan Sikes and Bob Murphy tied for second at 273 as Caser faded. Boros admitted he gets the flutter at times but remains relaxed on the course.

Harrison N.Y Julius Boros Big Julie Boros Westchester Country Club Jack Nicklaus Dan Sikes Bob Murphy Nicklaus Sikes Murphy Billy Caser Can Ieee’ Wit

York County Women’s Qualifying Rolloff winner named

Ann Hubert tops the York County Women’s Qualifying Rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford with 1,103 total and a high single of 149 on her sixth string. Pat Tarbox is runner-up with 1,066 and Lillian Camire places third with 1,015. Connie Fleurent and Lillian Lessard also medal with 1,005 and 99 respectively. additional scores include D. Saucier 982, L. Foss 977, G. Perron 973, E. Harper 959, J. Provencal 926.

Ann Hubert Biddeford York County Pat Tarbox Lillian Camire Connie Fleurent Lillian Lessard D. Saucier L. Foss G. Perron E. Harper J. Provencal

Pizarro Quietly Shuts Down Tigers as Red Sox Win

Major League action notes Juan Pizarro limiting Detroit to four hits in a 4-1 Red Sox victory. Pete Rose fuels Reds with six hits including a homer to lead NL batting at .342 as Cincinnati sweeps a doubleheader against the Cubs 2-1 and 6-3.

Associated Press Juan Pizarro Red Sox Detroit Tigers Pete Rose Reds Cincinnati Chicago Cubs

Fights Last Night Card Across Cities

Ventura bouts show Paul Rojoais of San Pedro defeating Eliseo Estrada from Juarez. Buenos Aires fighter Alberto Lowell pins Charlie Leslie of Los Angeles. Mexico City reports Raul Rodriguez in action.

Associated Press Ventura Calif Paul Rojais San Pedro Rene Eliseo Estrada Juarez Mexico Buenos Anes Alberto Lowell Buenos Aires Charlie Leslie Los Angeles Mexico City Raul Rodri

Major League Leaders and Regional News Digest

Baseball season leaders include Oliva and Carew for AL batting, McAuliffe and Brock for runs, McCovey and McDowell among NL leaders, with Tuant and Jenkins also topping strikeout lists. Regional briefs report Gov Curtis proposing national primary reforms, Plymouth NH dean Hartman’s death, and Vermont race results at Green Mountain Park with Campeon and Champion wins.

Associated Press Oliva Minn Carew McAuliffe Det K. Harrelson Bost K Harrelson F. Howard Wash Campaneris Oak Aparicio Uhlaender B. Robinson McCraw Chic Fregosi Calif Yan K .Harrelson York Beach Plymouth N.H Te College van Allen Hartman Hartman Pownal Brave Up Green Mountain Park

Guez Stops Graci in Arlington Bout

Fragmentary OCR reads Guez of Mexico stopping Jerry Graci of Arlington Massachusetts in a boxing match. Details such as rounds and event name are unreadable.

Jimmy Fund Series Play Continues at Decary Field Biddeford

West Point Pepperell can wrap up the Little League Jimmy Fund playoffs by beating Owen Davis at 5 30 p m today. The meet follows a 4 3 win by West Point Pepperell last Wednesday and a 4 2 victory over Marcottes. If Owen Davis wins, a deciding game will be scheduled after the final out. The series has drawn strong Twin City fan support with several extra inning games and a large Jimmy Fund check expected.

West Point - Pepperell Owen - Davis Decary Field Biddeford Marcottes Twin City Jimmy Boston Red Sox

Notorious Pick Wins Sixth Consecutive Hinsdale Pace

Notorious Pick captured the one mile feature pace race at Hinsdale Raceway on Saturday night, tying a track record. The horse paid $5.60 as bettors watched the defending champion extend his streak to six consecutive victories.

Hinsdale N. H Notorius Pick Hinsdale Raceway

Slick Damps Enthusiasm Of Local Anglers

An oil spill in the Saco River last week hurt the Biddeford Saco Striped Bass Derby held this weekend. About 100 people attended after the event moved to the beaches from the river. The Coast Guard investigates after some 20 barrels of bunker C fuel oil spilled from a Factory Island firm. The largest fish winner was Robert Fowler of Portland at 18.25 inches. Kept honors went to Clarence Lombard Biddeford and Jack Hawkes Scarborough with second and third. Seventythree year old Mrs. Alexina Francoeur Biddeford won the women’s division, Delores Francoeur was runner-up. Junior winners were David and Mark Crowley of Cumberland Rhode Island.

Saco Biddeford Tourney Bob Boilard Boilard Scarborough Kennebunkport Coast Guard Robert Fowler Portland Clarence Stubby) Lombard Jack Hawkes John Fleming Alexina Francoeur Inlaw Delores Francoeur David and Mark Crowley Cumberland R.I

Bud Wilkinson Sides With Pro Golfers for New Tour Leader

Bud Wilkinson, former Oklahoma football coach and ex Senate candidate, emerges as the favored choice to lead a proposed independent pro golf tour. The touring players plan a press conference in New York to announce the tour’s structure and aims, with Wilkinson seen as a potential commissioner.

New York Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma U.S. Senate Professional Golfers Association Wilkinson PGA PGA Brass Max Elbin Leo Fraser Bob Craig Joe Black Sam Gates Cldnoun Nat Fields Promi

Beathard leads Oilers to last minute win over Saints

Houston quarterback Pete Beathard escaped a Saints blitz with 56 seconds left then rushed for the tying score as the Oilers edged New Orleans 24 23 at the Astrodome. Sid Blanks added the deciding extra point. Other exhibi tion results included Cleveland over San Francisco 31 17 and Dallas 42 10 over Los Angeles.

Associated Press New Orleans Saints Houston Pete Beathard Astrodome Beathard Sid Blanks Oilers Saints Cleveland Browns San Francisco 49Ers NFL Dallas Los Angeles Miami AFL Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Diego New York Atlanta Kansas City St. Louis Minnesota Denver Buffalo Cincinnati Boston Green Bayackers Chicago Bears Milwaukee Wis CBS Jim Dooley Bears Phil Bengston Packers Chicago Gale Sayers Packer Bart Starr New Orleans Bill Kilmer Don McCall Charlie Durkee Kilmer Oiler Ken Houston Jane Wittenborn Frank Ryan Bill Nelson Cleveland George Mira Reland San Francisco Don Meredith Rams Harry Jones Dave Lloyd Gary Cuozzo Vikings Baltimore Colts Timmy Brown Brown Philade

The Pet You Want May Be Listed In Section Forty Seven

A help wanted style notice hints that the desired pets or animal listings appear in section 47 of the newspaper want ads. It suggests readers search that subsection for available pets.

Team Captains To Discuss League Bowling

The Twin City Bowling League will hold a meeting at All A Way Lanes on Wednesday August 21 at 7 p m League President Roland Bloquin announced All team captains interested in competing should attend to set rules for the coming season which starts Wednesday September 11 at 6 30 p m

Roland Bloquin

Quarterpole Sets New Greenacres Derby Mark

About 150 fans watched 20 ponies race at Greenacres Raceway. Miss Souliere drove Quarterpole to win a double heat and set a new pony record of 2:00.1. Other notable placings included Soucy first in 1-6, Den Patch second, and Windsor Misty clocking 2:00-1:54.

Buxton Greenacres Miss Souliere Quarterpole Soucy E. Dawley Bubbles W. Hoyt den Patch R. Anderson Sunnypence A. Neault Frisky N. Adpeant M. Polland Silver Prince C. Polland Panama T. Larose Mr. Stewart G. Souliere Gerry Genie J. Sturgeon Windsor Misty Dickie Daven D. Deering Gary G G. Hoytar Nugget Gregoire

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