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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

3

Curfew Ends Stalemate In 19 Inning Doubleheader Tie

Baseball recap from a Friday night doubleheader where the Yankees and Tigers played to a 3-3 tie after 19 innings, with a 2-1 Yankees win in the opener. The night featured Roy White’s 12th homer, Lindy McDaniel’s seven perfect innings in relief, and long delays ending at 1 a.m. The Tigers still led the AL, while other games saw Oakland, Chicago, Cleveland, and San Francisco post wins.

Associated Press Detroit Tiger New York Yankee Yankees Tom Tresh Baltimore Boston Oakland California Chicago Minnesota Cleveland Washington St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Mets Atlanta Philadelphia Houston San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Aaron W. L. Pet. G.B New York Wash Twiight Milwaukee

Aaron At Home With Bat Leads Braves To Victory

Aaron drove in four runs including a three run homer to lift the Braves 6-0 over the Phillies under Friday night lights in Atlanta. The Associated Press game notes also cover other National and American League results and Aaron's postgame reflections.

Associated Press Hank Aaron Atlanta Aaron Philadelphia Braves St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Mets Houston Chicago Cubs Phillies Pat Jarvis Cepedarian Cardinals Mike Shannon Phil Gagliano Alex Johnson Mets Mack Jones Reds Clay Carroll Norm Miller Chicago Rusty Staub Phil Regan Doug Rader Ron Santo

Granite Uses in Construction Highlight Strength

Granite remains a valued building material for strong supports. It can withstand about 15,000 pounds per square inch, underpinning its use where high load bearing is required.

Namath Stars With Injured Knee In Pro Ex games

Joe Namath threw two touchdown passes and 140 yards on 12 of 20 in Jets 27 12 win over Atlanta while Gimpy knee limits his action. Cappelletti kicked 49 and 48 yard field goals as Patriots beat Dolphins 19 17. Houston Oilers pounded Bills 37 7. Lions beat Colts 14 7. 49ers top Broncos 22 6. Namath played nearly three quarters in Birmingham.

Associated Press Joe Namath Gino Cappelletti Namath New York Jets Cappelletti Boston Patriots Jets Atlanta Patriots Miami Dolphins Houston Oilers Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Baltimore Colts San Francisco 49Ers Denver Broncos Falcons Birmingham Ala Alabama George Sauer Dolphins

World Little League crown on the line in Williamsport

Wakayama Japan faces Richmond Virginia in a nationally televised final for the Little League World Series championship. Manager Yoshio Kono leans on star pitcher Hideaki Highashide while Roger Miller leads Richmond with home runs and seven RBIs in the semifinal.

Williamsport Wakayama Japan Sayonara Pennsylvania America Richmond Yoshio Kono Hideaki Highashide Highashide Wiesbaden Germany Roger Miller Sherbrooke-Lennoxville Que Miller West Tokyo

Beacons Struggle In NASL Loss At Fenway Park

Boston Beacons fall 4-1 to the Washington Whips in their NASL debut season at Fenway Park before 2,521 fans. Other results note Buford's Bunny wins the $1,400 Green Mountain Park feature, completing five furlongs in 1:00 1-5 with a $7 payout.

Boston Boston Beacons Beacons Washington Whips Fenway Park Pownal Buford S Bunny Green Mountain Park

Red Sox pull out win amid lineup shuffle in Baltimore

Boston benched Harrelson for rest and moved Yastrzemski to first at the start, then saw Harrelson reenter. Pizarro earned his third straight complete game as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 4 3. Williams protested Weaver’s visit, then withdrew the protest after a 4 3 Boston victory. Yaz debuted at first base and liked the position, saying it kept him engaged.

Baltimore Boston Carl Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Dick Williams Harrelson Mike Andrews Jose Tartabull Dalton Jones Andrews Dave Leonhard Leonhard Tartabull Williams Emmett Ashford Weaver John Stevens Ashford Stevens Yastrzemski Yaz

Hank Aaron Night Braves wallop Phillies 6 0

Hank Aaron drove in four runs, three via a homer, as the Braves defeated the Phillies 6-0 in Atlanta on Hank Aaron Night. Lindy McDaniel pitched seven perfect innings of relief for the Yankees in a 3-3 tie with Detroit halted by curfew after 19 innings.

Associated Press Hank Aaron Braves Philadelphia Atlanta Lindy McDaniel Yankees Detroit

Salem race features upset in $4000 feature at Rockingham Park

Cop Caller held on to defeat favored Li'lbit Tyte by a neck in the $4000 feature race at Rockingham Park, drawing 8,109 onlookers in Salem New Hampshire.

Salem N.H Cop Caller

Golfers Refuse To Bow Under Age's Burden

Philadelphia AP three players lead the Philadelphia Golf Classic after 36 holes with Jim Ferrier 53 Bobby Cole 20 and Billy Casper 37 atop at 137 seven under par. Casper has won four times this year earning 146 895 while Ferrier and Cole are longshots.

Philadelphia Jim Ferrier U.S Bobby Cole Billy Casper Casper Ferrier Cole Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Charlie Sifford Labron Harris Terry Dill Julie Boros Boros Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino

Pro Football Friday's Results Summary

Detroit NFL 14 defeated Baltimore 7. Boston AFL 19 beat Miami AFL 7. New York AFL 27 over Atlanta NFL 12. Houston AFL 37 defeated Buffalo AFL 7. San Francisco NFL 22 over Denver AFL 6.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B St. Louis San Fran Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh Houston Ow Alba 'Phila Phia New York Les Oer Riday Kinnings Philadelphia Houston Los Angeles San Francisco Detroit NFL Baltimore Boston AFL Miami Buffalo Denver

Bass Fishing Derby Winners Are Announced

Kennebunk hosts the first annual Bass Fishing Derby to benefit Twin Towns beautification. Winners include Fred Fernley of Ashawa Ontario for a 139 lb halibut, Robert W. Roffler of Kennebunk Lower Village for largest sea bass 17 lb 8 oz, and Steven H. Fader of Winthrop 1 lb 8 oz youngest fisher. Weekly prizes go to Robert Charles and Jeffrey Charles of Kennebunkport. Derby organizers plan annual event with Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce backing.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Steven H. Fader Winthrop Mousam River Maine Robert Charles South Main Street Kennebunkport Jeffrey Charles Mousam Peter Gordon The Lions Earl Bibber John Lindsay Abe Edelstein Rodney Hanson Ronald Robertson Joseph Burrows Andrew O'Neil Port Lobster Co Shackford and Gooch Libby's Hardware Kennebunk Shop N’ Save Riley's Friendly Store

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