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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1968

Page

6

Senators Stop Orioles In 11th To Split Series

Washington overcame an early 3-0 deficit and tied it on Mark Belanger’s error, with Ken McMullen and Frank Howard delivering homers. Holman’s two-run double followed by a two-out blast capped the 11 inning win as Detroit moved closer in the pennant race.

Senators Roger Nelson Mark Belanger McMullen Howard Baltimore Brooks Robinson Holman Allen Eddie Watt Lolich Orioles

Major League Stars Deliver Big Bats in Twin Wins

Reggie Smith of the Red Sox drove in five runs with his first grand slam as Boston routed Oakland 11 to 2. Mickey Lolich of the Tigers allowed three hits in two innings then retired 20 straight and struck out 12 as Detroit beat California 2 to 0.

Willie Horton George Brunet Horton Luis Aparicio Tom McCraw Steve Barber Chicago Joel Horlen Wilbur Wood Bob Allison Minnesota Jim Kaat Reggie Smith Boston Poe Joe Foy Omers Dick Ellsworth Dave Morehead Red Sox Oakland Mickey _Lolich Tigers Detroit California

Boxing Results From Night of Knockouts

International and domestic bouts feature Johnny Featherman defeating Richard Steele by knockout in Los Angeles while Pedro Adigue stopped Benkei in Tokyo. Tony Lampron rings in Atland Maine with a four round win over Tommy Foss, and Bob Clerroux stops Burwell in Sorel Quebec.

Associated Press Los Angeles Johnny Featherman Mesa Ariz Richard Steele Scooter Meza Fresno Calif Javito Hernandez San Luis Sonora Mexico Tokyo Pedro Adigue Philippines Benkeia Japan Atland Maine Tony Lampron Westbrook Stopommy Foss Peaks Island Sorel Quebec Bob Clerroux Montreal Philadelphia

Pirates Fall 5-0 as Pine Tar Inquiry Deepens

St Louis Cardinals defeat Pittsburgh 5-0 after umpires order Lou Brock’s baserunning and pine tar on Bob Moose. Brock steals four bases to reach 41 for the season, with Maris McCarver and Cal Koonce key hits. Other NL results include Mets, Braves, and Astros wins. Rohde and Rose go hitless.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Lou Brock Bob Moose Brock St .Louis Cardinals Pirates Moose Cards New York Cincinnati Atlanta Philadelphia Houston San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Boston Oakland Detroit California Minnesota Cleveland Washington Baltimore Cardinal Pittsburgh Maury Wills Curt Flood Ace Maris Tim McCarver Cal Maxvill Ray Washburn Maris Cal Koonce Ron Taylor Reds Mets Koonce Taylor Bud Harrelson Pete Rose Niekro Felipe Alou Hank Aaron Johnson Phillies Alou Aaron Braves Juan Marichal Theee Dave Giusti Denis Menke Innin Astros Marichal

Thunderbird Favorites Busy With Golf Feud

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were labelled favorites for the Thunderbird Golf event at Upper Montclair Country Club as Trevino and Murphy, rising newcomers, reflected tensions with PGA officials in Washington. Trevino posted a 73 in the pro am while Murphy shot 75 amid spirited practice round chatter.

Washington Revino Upper Montclair Country Club Lee Trevino Murphy Murph Billy Casper Mason Rudo Pr Ken Venturi

20th Century Bowling League Season To Start

The 20th Century Ladies bowling league begins its 1968-69 season at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford on Tuesday September 10 at 6 30 PM. Eight five member teams compete with Clark's Lunch defending champions. Captains should submit rosters. openings remain for interested players in Twin City area. contact Nick Gillis at Py Century Lanes. Prizes for top teams and outstanding bowlers plus the annual banquet accompany the league.

20Th Century Lanes Biddeford Clark Rae Twin City Nick Gillis Neat Wee

Little League Final Averages and Leaders

Baseball statistics from the Little League season highlight leaders in batting averages home runs doubles and runs batted in. Notable names include Morrison and Underwood among Saco Biddeford Savings Owen-Davis Shaw's Martin's and Saco Hardware with top marks in batting and power.

Morrison Saco-Biddeford Savings Underwood Owen-Davis S. McNabb Bartlett Golden Aedda Beety Shaw's Foran Shaw’s Verrier Saco Eee Owen- Davis Martin’s Crowell Casavant Paquette Saco Mailman McGuffin Shaw's Cloutier Saco Hardware Boothby Winston, Martin's Huot Saco- Bidde B. Stickles Martin's Saco- Biddeford Savings Locke Boothby Saco Hardware Verrier Sacomeee Saco-Biddeford J. McNabb Winston Saco- Biddeford Owenavis

Sports standings and results from multiple leagues and meets

A collage of scores and results shows St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh 0, Houston 6 San Francisco 1, Atlanta 9 Philadelphia 6, and other NBA and horse racing results. Upcoming games include Houston at Chicago and Cincinnati at Philadelphia, plus Saturday pairings. Notable notes cover Celtics signing Mal Graham for 1968-69 season and jockey Herb Hinojosa extending his lead at Rockingham Park. Sea water contains sodium chloride as the dominant salt.

Associated Press St. Louis Cincinnati San Fran Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh Houston New York Phila Phia Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia San Atlanta Pittsburge New Boston Boston Celtics Mal Graham New York University National Basketball Association Celtics Graham Sam Jones Larry Afried

Red Sox share daily hero role in rout of Athletics

In Fenway Park, Reg Smith drove in five and homered as Boston crushed Oakland 11 2. Dick Ellsworth allowed five hits after an earlier mumps layoff to earn his 12th win. Joe Foy, Mike Andrews and Carl Yastrzemski added power as the Red Sox tallied 14 hits to stay in third place.

Boston Boston Red Sox Daily Hero Joe Foy Mike Andrews Carl Yasurzemski Reg Smith Oakland Athletics Fenway Park Smith Oakland Jack Aker Ellsworth Andrews Dalton Jones Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Red Sox Jerry Adair Foy Joe Washington Dave Morehead Washington Senators Gary Bell Rightander Joe Coleman Natick Coleman Senators

Al Huot Wins Speed League Bowling Event

Al Huot of Roll-A-Way wins the Men's Speed handicap rolloff at Way Lanes with 612 total. Second place goes to a teammate with 610. Dorais posted 599 to help lift the event among a field including Giles, Lacasse, and Goodwin in a tight league showcase.

al Huot Paul Dorais J. Giles Cote P. Dorais Pee Wegvensher Miabelie D. Grant Lacasse St. Onge Os E. Goodwin

Winners Listed In Mixed Team Bowling Rolloff

Ann Hubert of the Flyers and Al Huot of the Rollers won the Mixed Team handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford with 573 and 606 totals. Terry Nolette and Lillian Camire led others. men’s winner Aloff posted 235 last two strings beating Maurice, Jerry Fleurent took third. UNH Receives 475 Shares AT&T stock for athletic scholarships from Lloyd C. Johnson estate.

Ann Hubert Flyers al Huot Rollers Biddeford Respectee Erry Nolette Maurice Jerry Fleurent Jerry M. Cohen L. Camire C. Fleurent Gendron C. Lizotte P. Tarbox

Browns Meet First AFL Foe as Bills face turmoil

The Cleveland Browns prepare to meet the Buffalo Bills in a test of the AFL NFL interleague. Buffalo faces quarterback injuries with Kemp out for the season and Flores sidelined, while Cleveland fields Ryan Nelson at QB and Harraway at halfback. The schedule shows multiple interleague games this weekend plus a nationally televised Minnesota St. Louis matchup Sunday night.

Associated Press Cleveland Browns Buffalo Bills Naval Football League Browns AFL NFL Cincinnati New York Jets Memphis Tenn Denver San Diego San Antonio Tex Washington Redskins Detroit Lions Washington Jerry Allen Jim Ninowski Jerry Smith Lions Redskins Ed Breding Jerry DePoyster Detroit Cleveland Bills Buffalo Jack Kemp Tom Flores Kay Stephenson Frank Ryan Bill Nelson Los Angeles Rams John Hadi Rams Steve T John McCormick Jets Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers Bengals Joe Newet Namath Sie Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Miami Kansas City Los Angeles Dallas Houston New Orleans Atlanta Green Bay Milwaukee Wis Oakland San Francisco Minnesota St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Cambridge Mass

Legion World Series Opens With No-Hitter

Gene Guerriero of Staten Island pitched a no hitter in the opener, striking out three. Dan Murphy allowed 14 for East Springfield in a 2-0 Staten Island win. Catcher Phil Ebner drove in both Staten runs with a double and a squeeze bunt. Other openers saw Timmonsville defeat Omaha 7-1, Memphis beat South Bend 3-0, and Klamath Falls edge Tucson 9-2.

Manchester N.H Gene Guerriero Staten Island N.Y Dan Murphy Staten East Springfield Guerriero Hosea Kelly Phil Ebner Timmonsville S.C Omaha Neb Capital Memphis South Bend Ind Klamath Falls Ore Tucson Ariz Bend

Horseshoes Title On Line At Lewiston

The New England Championship Tournament starts tomorrow at Lewiston with about 165 players. Larry Roux of Alfred challenges defending junior champion Mike Pickering of North Swanzey New Hampshire, the state’s first winner in 39 years.

Lewiston

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