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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1969

Page

3

York County Softball Tourney Contenders Preview

The Diamond National nine carries an 18-2 record and is favored to win the York County Softball Tournament. They face Marines from the U S Navy Recruiting Command in their first game. Other finalists include Green Wave, Sprague Electric, Rochambeau Club, Marines, and Lamarre's Tree Experts. The schedule lists 22 games from August 24 to September 4, with multiple eliminations and potential rain delays.

Tri City York County Marines U.S. Navy Kitty Green Wave Sprague Electric Rochambeau Club Lamarre Tree Morningstar Memorial

Red Sox Send Ray Culp To Mound In Chicago Series

Boston uses Ray Culp to avoid a sweep as Chicago White Sox edge Boston 4-1 in Friday night’s opener. Gary Peters dominates with seven innings, Aparicio shines with three double plays and 13 chances. Manager Dick Williams is ejected after a dispute with the umpire.

Boston Boston Red Sox Ray Culp Chicago White Sox Culp Billy Wynne White Sox Red Sox Gary Peters Luis Aparicio Peters Aparicio Tom McCraw Rich Morales Walt Williams Chicago Rico Petrocelli Billelton McCraw Buddy Bradford Morales Vicente Romo The Red Sox Lee Stange Dick Williams Larry Barnett Williams Bradford Barnett

Twins rout Yankees as Oliva hits 16th and 17th homers

The Associated Press report says Tony Oliva slugged his 16th and 17th homers, driving in five as Minnesota defeated New York 6-0. Rick Wise and Phil Niekro blanked San Diego 10-0 on six hits with 10 strikeouts, their second straight shutout.

Associated Press Tory Oliva Twins Minnesota New York Yankees Rick Wise Phillies San Diego

Olivares Wins World Bantamweight Title in LA Knockout

Rubén Olivares of Mexico City defeated Lionel Rose of Australia by knockout in five rounds to claim the world bantamweight title in Los Angeles. Rose suffered the loss as Olivares achieved a decisive victory to seize the championship.

Associated Press Los Angeles Ruben Olivares Mexico City Lionel Rose Australia Olivares

Kerr Joins Patriots As AFL Free Agent Linebacker

Amherst Massachusetts Gary Kerr a 6 foot 3 inch 218 pound linebacker from the University of Utah became the newest member of the Boston Patriots He signed as a free agent with the American Football League team Friday after being cut by the St Louis Cardinals of the NFL

Amherst Mass Gary Kerr University of Utah Boston Patriots American Football League St. Louis

National League East and West standings and results

Baseball standings show Chicago leading the NL East with 76 wins and 48 losses, New York 69-52, St. Louis 69-55, Philadelphia 50-72, Montreal 39-87, while Cincinnati 66-54 and Los Angeles 67-55 pace the NL West alongside San Francisco 67-57, Atlanta 68-59, Houston 65-57, San Diego 37-87, with Friday results including New York 5 Los Angeles 8 and Philadelphia 10 San Diego 2. upcoming games list NY at LA, Houston at Chicago, SF at Montreal, San Diego at Philadelphia, Atlanta at St. Louis, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, and Monday Cincinnati at Chicago.

W. L. Pet. G Chicago New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Phila Phia Montreal Cincinnati Los Angeles San Fran Atlanta Houston San Diego Los Angele Philadelphia Cardwell Griffin Cage Holtzman San Francisco Sadecki Wasilewski Santorini Reed Carlton Arrigo Pittsburgh Moose

Baseball standings and results for May schedule

The American League standings list Baltimore at 87 37 leading with a .702, Detroit, Boston, Washington, Minnesota, Oakland, Kansas City, California, Seattle, Chicago, and New York in order. Recent games saw Baltimore, Oakland, Minnesota, Chicago, Kansas City, Cleveland, Seattle, and Washington winning or losing in various matchups with notable scores. Upcoming matchups include Baltimore at Oakland and Detroit at California, among others, with several games slated for May.

Baltimore Detroit Boston Wash Minnesota Oakland Kansas City California Seattle Chicago New York Washington Cleveland Cuellar Hunter Kilkenny Stottlemyre Perry McDowell Pattin Washin Hannan Bunker

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Summary of top MLB leaders by at bats batting average RBIs and hits with players from Minnesota Baltimore Oakland Boston Seattle and New York noted among leaders. Includes pitching stats Palmer McNally and strikeout leaders McDowell Lolich with respective figures.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota R. Smith Boston Jackson Oakland F. Robinson Baltimore Blah Killebrew Powell Blair Belmere Oliva Cee R. Jackson Clarke New York de la F. Howard Washington Seattle Campaneris Neae Palmer McNally McDowell Renee Lolich Detroit

Unitas Sparks Baltimore Past Buffalo in Exhibition

Johnny Unitas, Baltimore quarterback, threw two touchdown passes including a 70 yard strike to Tim Mitchell as the Colts defeated Buffalo 20-7 in a Friday night exhibition. Lou Michaels kicked 45 and 38 yard field goals. OJ Simpson saw limited action for Buffalo. In Houston, Pete Bethard connected with Mac Haik for an 11 yard TD to edge Chicago 19-17. Gale Sayers had a 92 yard kickoff return for Chicago.

Associated Press Johnny Unitas Buffalo Unitas Baltimore Colts Bills New York Jets Houston AFL NFL Chicago Bears O.J Tim Mitchell Lou Michaels Astrodome Pete Bethard Mac Haik Bears Chicago Gale Sayers Oilers Roy Gerela

Browns rely on QBs and tight ends for title bid

Cleveland Browns' pursuit of an Eastern Conference title and a first Super Bowl bid centers on quarterback depth with Jerry Rhome joining Bill Nelsen and Frank Ryan. Nelsen's knee risk, Ryan's faded starter role, Morin's back surgery, and Barnys small size shape a cautious outlook as veterans Hickerson DeMario Schafrath Clark Hoaglin anchor the line and rookies push at backs and defense. Leroy Kelly returns as lead rusher with Warfield and Collins as top receivers as Brinker recruits in the secondary.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Blanton Collier Jerry Rhome Bill Nelsen Frank Ryan Rhome Dallas Cowboys Nelsen Collier Ryan Milt Morin Jim Kanicki Walter Johnson Jack Gregory Marvin Upshaw NFL Leroy Kelly Ernie Green Browns Charley Harraway Green Robert “Bo Scott Ron Johnson Ottawa Johnson Tom Harmon University of Michigan Paul Warfield Gary Collins Collins Gene Hickerson John DeMario Dick Schafrath Monte Clark Fred Hoaglin Don Cockroft Cockroft Howard Brinker Mike Howell Ernie Kellermann Erich Barnes Ben Davis Walt Sumner Fred Summers Jim Houston

Olivares Wins Bantamweight Title at Forum

Lionel Rose, longtime bantamweight champ, loses to Ruben Olivares in a dramatic five round bout at the Forum. Olivares, 21, from Mexico City, claimed the title with a fifth round knockout at 2:24 after a fierce rally, his 50th KO in 52 fights. Rose may retire from bantamweight.

Los Angeles Lionel Rose Ruben Olivares Olivares Mexico City Rose the Forum Melbourne Ruben Japan Harada Larry Rozadilla Rennie Ose

NFL action and inter-league pairings listed for week

Up to eight pages report NFL and AFL games tonight with Washington at Atlanta Green Bay at Dallas Minnesota at St Louis in Memphis Pittsburgh vs New Orleans Baton Rouge plus inter-league matchups San Francisco at Denver Cleveland at San Diego Kansas City at Los Angeles and Miami at Cincinnati No Sunday games but Detroit NFL visits Boston AFL at Montreal and New York meets Oakland Monday night

Washin Atlanta Green Bay Dallas Minnesota St. Louis Memphis Tenn Pittsburgh New Orleans Baton Rouge San Francisco Denver Cleveland NFL San Diego Kansas City Los Angeles Miami Cincinnati Detroit Boston Montreal New York Oakland

Boston Celtics Acquire Seven Foot Center Henry Finkel

The Boston Celtics announce the addition of 7-foot center Henry Finkel from the San Diego Rockets for an undisclosed sum and a future draft choice. General Manager Red Auerbach says Finkel has great potential and will receive ample playing time regardless of Bill Russell's status.

Boston Boston Celtics Henry Finkel Bill Russell Finkel San Diego Rockets Russell Celtics

Mighty Forever wins Hinsdale feature at Hinsdale Raceway

Mighty Forever driven by Harry Coleman captured the $900 feature at Hinsdale Raceway Friday night. Forever paced the mile with Lady's? and Sonic Guy combining for a $360 double.

Hinsdale N.H Mighty Forever Hinsdale Raceway Harry Coleman Tee BE Forever Sonic Guy

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