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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1969

Page

6

Reds Rally Past Cubs In Narrow 9-8 Win

Cincinnati used homers from Tony Perez and Lee Maye to build a 9-4 lead, then held off a ninth inning Cubs rally. Paul Popovich's liner to right was snagged by Bobby Tolan for the final out as the Reds moved within a half game of San Francisco and ahead of Atlanta in the NL standings.

Associated Press Reds Incinnati Washington Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Atlanta Cubs New York Mets Minnesota Oakland Twins Paul Popovich Pedro Ramos Bobby Tolan Tony Perez Lee Maye Perez Tolan Popovich San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Mets Frank Howard Senators

Cowboys Ready to Live or Die by Morton Passing Arm

Dallas, with Meredith and Perkins retired, bets on Craig Morton to lead a revamped offense. Landry praises Morton's improvement while Garrison steps in at fullback, with Hayes Rentzel Ditka trade reshaping the receiving corps and a strong line backing a defense anchored by Lilly Pugh Townes. Morton faces high expectations as Dallas aims for its first NFL title after a 431-point season.

Dallas Tex Don Meredith Don Perkins Dallas Cowboys Craig Morton Morton Meredith Tom Landry Landry National Football League Cleveland Walt Garrison Oklahoma Perkins’ Shadow Garrison Les Shy Craig Baynham Danny Reeves Calvin Hill Yale Roger Staubach Navy Orton Bob Hayes Lance Rentzel Mike Ditka Pettis Norman Ditka Dennis Homan Bobby Joe Conrad Ralph Neely Willie Townes Larry Cole Bob Lilly Jethro Pugh George Andris Howley Edwards Mel Renfro Cornell Green Phil Clark Mike Gaechter Mike Johnson Dick Daniels Cowboys

NFL 1930s All Decade Team Picks For 50th Anniversary

The Associated Press reports Don Hutson and Arnie Herber named to an all-1930s NFL team marking the league’s 50th anniversary. The Packers stars join 23 others on the second decade squad as NFL with Simon and Schuster issues a commemorative book The First Fifty Years detailing five decade teams and an all-time NFL selection.

Associated Press New York Don Hutson Arnie Herber Green Bay Packers NFL Simon and Schuster Hutson Herber

Twin-City Loop Bowlers Plan Preseason Meeting

Members of the Twin City Bowling League will hold a pre season meeting at Roll A Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford tomorrow at 7 p.m. Ros ters rules and regulations will be discussed Captains or representatives should attend contact Al or Maurice Huot at the lanes for details

Elm Street Biddeford Maurice Huot

Fights Last Night in Tokyo and North Adams

In Tokyo Kakizawa won a decision over Mongkutpetch as 1341 class combatants fought. In North Adams Al Romano edged Roy Williams to take the 148 pound bout on points concluding a busy boxing night.

Associated Press Tokyo Jaguar Kakizawa Japan Manchai Mongkutpetch Thailand North Adams Mass al Romano Roy Williams Reading

Basketball Leagues at Loggerheads in Rising Bid to Merge

New York AP report on NBA and ABA conflict as season nears. Kennedy accuses ABA of bad faith over Cunningham signing and failed notices. Gardner says 15 to 20 NBA stars negotiating with ABA. Oakland move and Haywood signing loom in merger talks.

New York NBA ABA National Basketball Association American Basketball Association Walter Kennedy Kennedy Greensboro N.C James Gardner Billy Cunningham Philadelphaa 76Ers Carolina Cougars Gardner Cougars Cunningham Oakland Washington Earl Foreman Philadelphia Clyde Lee San Francisco Erwin Mueller Chicago Jim Barnes Los Angeles Hudson Atlanta Leroy Ellis Baltimore Denver Rockets Spencer Haywood Detroit Haywood

Eagles Face Tough Season With New Coach Williams

Reading, Pa AP. New Eagles coach Jerry Williams rejects 2-12 labels and aims to restore confidence, depth, and discipline. Key players include Norm Snead at quarterback, Leroy Keyes as holdout draft hopeful, and Sam Baker handling kicking. Backfield is thin beyond Snead, with Injury-prone Harry Wilson and Cyril Pinder pushed to contribute. defense emphasizes upgraded line play and more interceptions. The goal is to top the Capitol Division behind Dallas with improved offense and sustained morale.

Reading Jerry Williams Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Joe Kuharich Jerry Wolman Wolman Leonard Tose Tose Kuharich Pete Retzlaff Retzlaff Williams Tom Woodeshick Norm Snead Harry Wilson Cyril Pinder Leroy Keyes Purdue Keyes Bob Brown Los Angeles Joe Carollo Don Chuy Brown Eagle Snead John Huarte Notre Dame Ben Hawkins Gary Ballman Harold Jackson Los Angeles Rams Kent Lawrence Fred Hill Bob Tuck Dallas Washington New Orleans

Dayan Could Be Winner in Hambletonian

Fred Bradbury trains Dayan a 3 year old trotter aimed at the Hambletonian at Du Quoin Dayan is owned by Murray Tobin and Kirk Kirstein with son Eric Dayan has eight wins this year and $75 417 in earnings Lindys Pride is the 9 5 favorite with post No 1 and other contenders include Cavan Gun Runner and The Prophet along with Armbro Jet and Delbert Hanover in a field of nine 3 year olds for the $124 910 stake

du Quoin Dayan Gun Runner the Prophet Lindy Pride Ayres Viewpoint Harold Danver Jr Harold Sr Yonkers Cavan Earle Avery Smokey Morn New Bower Bonfire Hanover John Simpson Jr Armbro Jet Joe ‘O’brien

National League Batting and Field Leaders Snapshot

National League batting leaders include Clemente of Pittsburgh with 359 at bats and a .353 average. Rose leads runs with 99 in Cincinnati, Santo drives in 107 for Chicago, and M Alou tops hits with 179 for Pittsburgh. Clemente and Clemente also contribute in triples with nine each, while McCovey of San Francisco leads home runs with a key tally mentioned.

Clemente Pittsburgh C. Jones New York Rose Cincinnati Bonds San Francisco Santo Chicago Sete M. Alou Alou Paisbar B. Williams Tolan McCovey San

Major League Leaders batting and fielding notes

Major League Leaders list players by league with top batting averages runs and RBIs. Carew Minnesota 352, Smith Boston 326. Jackson Oakland 106, Robinson Baltimore 96. Killebrew Minnesota 113, Powell Baltimore 111. Oliva Baltimore 155 and 32 doubles. Clarke New York 7 triples.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota R. Smith Boston R. Jackson Oakland F. Robinson Baltimore Killebrew Powell Bilair Oliva Clarke New York

Major League Stars Bat Tony Pete Reds Edge Cubs in Nine to Eight

Tony Pete of Cincinnati smashed two homers and a single driving in three runs and scoring three as the Reds beat the Cubs 9-8. Dick Bosman of the Senators limited Minnesota to six hits and retired 14 straight before tiring in the eighth as Washington won 7-3.

Cincinnati Johnny Bench Jim Hickman Cubs Gary Nolan Wayne Granger Ron Santo Ernie Banks Hickman Ramos Ed Stroud del Unser Howard Jim Kaat Ken McMullen Rich Reese Unser Dick Bosman Darold Knowles Knowles Associated Press Tony Pete Reds Chicago Cubs Senators Minnesota Washington Twins

Steele and Hoehn Advance In U S Open Qualifying

In Rumson New Jersey Chauscey Steele of Cambridge and Ted Hoehn of Winchester Mass remained in contention after the second and final qualifying round for the 137000 U S Open Tennis Championships Steele had upset Tom Koch of Brazil last week at the Nationals and beat Benavides of Bolivia 6 1 3 Hoehn rallied to beat West Point New York player Bill ? 9

Rumson Chauscey Steele Cambridge Mass Ted Hoehn Winchester Steele Brazil Tom Koch Longwood Oe Benavides Bolivia Hoehn Bill West Point N.Y

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