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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
8
Officers for the Twin City softball tournament were elected with Roger Normand as president and others including vice president Bob Maguire and secretary treasurer Al Martin. Eight teams have signed up and proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund.
The 1968-69 season begins at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford with the Merchant's league starting September 16 and the Trade league on September 17. Eight five man teams compete with modest handicaps. Team captains should submit lineups. contact Nick Gillis for details.
Friday results show Washington defeating Boston 5 to 1 Detroit beating Baltimore 9 to 1 California over Oakland 5 to 3 Minnesota 5 Chicago 4 and New York 1 Cleveland 2 in a doubleheader score split New York 1 2 and Cleveland 0 3 Today matchups include Baltimore at Detroit Chicago at Minnesota Oakland at California New York at Cleveland and Washington at Boston Sunday schedule features Oakland at California and New York at Cleveland
The Associated Press lists American League leaders with Oliva batting .288 in 350 at bats, McAuliffe driving 80 runs, Harrelson 102 RBIs and 33 homers, Campaneris 150 hits, and McLain 26-5 in 13 decisions. National League leaders include Rose and Alou at 333 at bats, Rose 173 hits, Brock 34 doubles and 11 triples, Jenkins 218 strikeouts, and Gibson 215.
In Naples Italy Remo Gol farini defeated Mario La magna to claim the championship title. Gol farini secured victory with a decisive score as the event crowned him the winner.
The Biddeford-Saco Country Club Championship final will be decided Sunday in a 36 hole match between Dr Steve Polackwich and Dick Sawtelle. Polackwich beat Ernie Tate Al Polackwich Jr and Bob Polackwich to reach the final while Sawtelle defeated Dave Bryant John McNabb and Al Polackwich. The match starts at 9 a.m. with Bryce Roberts club pro quoting.
Marvin Crain driving a 7.80 pace set by Leroy Copeland won the $6,000 feature race at Bay State Raceway on Friday night before a large crowd.
Baseball and basketball style standings show Cincinnati at Philadelphia and New York at St. Louis with team records, percentages, and upcoming games listed. Pivotal matchups include Atlanta at Pittsburgh Houston at Chicago Los Angeles at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at New York as the season tightens.
Britannica reports that Burma has the highest annual snakebite death toll among 30,000 global fatalities. The fact highlights Burma as the leading hotspot for venomous bites and related deaths in the reference work.
Eight to thirteen year old boys in Biddeford Saco area can register for the eighth annual Punt Pass and Kick contest starting Sept 3 at Atlantic Motors Route 1 Saco. Entries run to Oct 4. Registration is free with equipment provided and no body contact.
Tom Seaver of the Mets held the St Louis hitters hitless through seven innings and finished with a three hit complete game in an 8-2 victory. Ron Santo drove in all Chicago runs with two homers in a 5-3 Cubs win over Houston.
Durham New Hampshire University of New Hampshire football coach Jim Root orders 90 candidates to run a mile in 5 minutes 45 seconds for backs ends and six minutes for line men. Those who fail must try again daily until reaching the mark.
Justice Department confirms five conversations of Cassius Clay Muham Ali were bugged by an unidentified federal agency in 1964 65 linked to foreign intelligence efforts. The eavesdropping was not aimed at Clay and occurred years before his 1964 draft resistance case. No evidence from overheard talks was used to convict him. the case concerns his conscientious objector status and ministerial exemption.
former Harvard star Bobby Leo joins the Boston Patriots for an exhibition against the Philadelphia Eagles at Harvard Stadium on Monday Leo has been tested as running back and flanker before moving to split end after waivers were requested on injured rookie Jim Smithberger of Notre Dame Smithberger a fifth round AFL draft pick suffered a pulled leg muscle meanwhile in Salem New Hampshire Rockingham Park opened its Labor Day weekend with the $26 500 Princess Doreen Handicap for fillies and mares as the feature of a 10 race program on Friday Sweet Molasses won the $5 000 Hampton Falls Purse by 134 lengths in front of 8651 spectators posting a $12 80 payoff for her fourth win in five Rockingham starts.
The text notes that France started its history as a distinct entity after the Treaty of Verdun in AD 843, marking the division of the Carolingian Empire and the emergence of West Francia as a precursor to modern France. The reference emphasizes a pivotal historical moment rather than later events.
Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough sweeps to a Labor Day weekend double header after Saturdays 50 lap New England Dirt Track title feature. Contenders include Jim McClure Al Graffam Cal Reynolds Ray Leach Homer Drew Phil Libby and Dale Avery among others in the C bomber and supermodified classes. Final entries open Saturday for Miss Beech Ridge contestants with Parker’s Dress Shop gift certificates as prizes.
Al Bradford and Dave Potter won the Lester Pinkham Memorial Tournament at Biddeford Saco Country Club defeating Bob Giles and Jac Dixon 1 up. Bryce Roberts said the Presidents Cup is in its first round at the club as greens hold up with little rain. Upcoming events include a Member Fest tourney September 14–15 and a home and home with Sanford with tentative dates September 22 at Saco and October 13 at Sanford.
Bob Cote took the lead by finishing his fifth win in the weekly handicap rolloffs for bowlers under 108 average at 20th Century Lanes. Five bowlers competed with Cote opening strong for a 629, aided by 65 handicap pins, while John Mazeiko placed second with 599 and 75 handicap pins. The 17th and final rolloff under 108 average is set for next Friday at 7, with more bowlers expected. Other scores included N. Davis 586 H. Paul 569 and S. Le doux 546.
A four ball scramble tourney for men and women is slated at the Biddeford Saco Country Club on Monday. Pro Bryce Roberts announced the event today.
In Pownal Vermont AP reports Yo Tick On won the $1,200 feature at Green Mountain Park Friday night. The horse ran five furlongs in 59.45 seconds.
Val Laird driven to victory in Hinsdale Raceway feature mile pace posting a time of 2.07:3. The Friday night event drew fans to Hinsdale, New Hampshire as Laird secured the win at the track.
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