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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1969

Page

3

Tigers Keep Pennant Spark Alive as July 4 Rains Halts Games

The Detroit Tigers beat Baltimore 5-1 with a three run homer by Norm Cash while rain ended the late game after 52 thirds. The Twins crushed Oakland 10-4 lifting their series lead to four games while Harmon Killebrew Rod Carew and Leo Cardenas homered. Washington beat Boston 7-4 as Yastrzemski hit his 23rd. Kansas City swept Seattle 13-2 and 3-2. The Cubs beat St Louis 3-1 in 10 innings as the Mets swept Pittsburgh 11-6 and 9-2. The Yankees topped Cleveland 5-4 before losing 4-1. California beat Chicago 7-3 then lost 3-1.

Minnesota Twins Oakland Twins A’s Harmon Killebrew Rod Carew Leo Cardenas Cash Detroit Baltimore Tigers Orioles Boston Washington Red Sox Kansas City Seattle New York Yankees Cleveland California Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles New York Mets Pittsburgh San Francisco Atlanta Houston San Diego Killebrew Carew Cardenas Penny Oliva Bob Miller Mike Cuellar Frank Robinson Mickey Lolich Frank Howard Ken McMullen Carl Yastrzemski Reggie Smith Tony Conigliaro Pilots Joe Foy Pat Kelly Leo Piniella Bob Oliver Royals Roger Nelson Paul Schaal Oliver Kelly Don O'Riley Dick Drago Steve Hoviey Gus Gil Sandy Alomar Jay Johnstone Joe Horlen Angels L. Pet. G.B New York Minnesota Chicago Pyashington Roggenburk Hedlund Dobson Gamts Ares Kansas Etnelle

July 4 Downs Crowd Wagers $150,591

Scarborough Downs drew nearly 4000 spectators for Independence Day, with $150,591 wagered at mutuel windows. Long Call won the five furlong opener at 11 40, Miquatone paid 14 20, and Blocky Prince edged Fleet Music Whirl in the Independence Day handicap by a nose.

Scarborough Downs Long Call Clifton Fromal War Sign Berman Miquatone Accidentally Norenborm Sals Chief Faircap J. H. Inman Blocky Prince Fleet Music Whirl Music Whirl Ronald Baribault My Secret Love Green Mountain S. D. Bates Downs

Race results from results first and second pools

Horse race results list 10 races with winners and payoffs including Long Call War Sign and After Harvest plus also ran horses. Pool figures Quinela and Daily Double totals appear with attendance 4 219 and total handle 150 591. Washington AP reports Panetta says new policy does not weaken desegregation requirements.

Long Call Fromal War Sign Strong Berman Thompson Belona Arsenal Copper Goo Little Thought Tiger Weir Nick Paramount Tessalita Miquatone Kelly ST. Louis Sal’s Chief Wilbur Bernier Ricky Huot Ivan Tardiff Rickie Letel- Feiscap Baribault Phil Gendron Guy Norenborm Terrible Todd Pasquarelli Moriarity Craycraft Phils Risk L’uome Secret River Swift Sice Alert Magic Gabriele Maeda Rose Mary D Ae Eden Amaright Enchant Quinela Uinela Pool Arlene Michael H San Dom Sage Lock Midnight Kat So Muddy Criminiss Will Ye Mr. Libby Thompson Bull and Bear Sullivan Miss Woodacre Devils Hill Meeting House Ralph Dee Allan Roman Staff Shaffer Rocks Tan Swifty Royal Bessie Shenandoah Star Bill of Beans Luxury Ace Tejada Dosea Steineman Purple Hill Admiral Whiskit R. G's Bern Star Washington (Ap Leon Panetta Department of Health, Education and Welfare Civil Rights Office

Parimutuel Weekend Opens at Rockingham Park

The 37th season begins at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire with the Pelham Handicap 15000 feature race headlining a 10 race program. Pacefast Pick wins the feature mile pace at Bay State Raceway Foxboro Massachusetts in 2 04 with an Exacta payout record of 23406.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park New England Foxboro Mass Bay State Raceway

Downs At A Glance SCARBOROUGH ENTRIES

The card lists ten races with multiple horses per race all labeled No Boy in various combinations. Key competitors include Sunrise Prince Bail Seller Wind Blow and Star Tumbler with owners/trainers among Shaffer Zook and Craycraft. Bets center on five furlong sprints and a one mile race scoring favorite entries across a full program.

St. Tropez No Boy V Sil Kelly Hy Pat Prince Shaffer Parent Windy T Knowles Sweet Heather No Boy Wind Blow Zook Super Day Peacheff Smooth Action Tommy Magee McCracken Paul M Fromal Endy W Pass ‘N’ Boots Gerriullah Briggs Thedge Marshman Bridal Road Strong Col. Steed Peache Robbie Briggs Moon Kelly Noor Tuller Firey Buger Pencheff Royal Staff Shaffer Bona Red Craycraft Sue Steineman Gabriele General Action Tuller Groucy Abee No Bee Meeeks Lad Knowle ‘Robes Jr Scheafer Interlude Pasquarelli Guacousy Moriarty Allan Mr. Jon Parent Peachett Espada Tuller Judge Wudge Keller-K

Cubs Top Cardinals In Ten Inning Pitching Duel

Ferguson Jenkins of the Cubs allowed seven hits and struck out 10 to outduel Bob Gibson as Chicago edged St. Louis 3-1 in 10 innings. Al Weis of the Mets collected five hits and powered a double and triple as New York swept a doubleheader against Pittsburgh 11-6 and 9-2.

E Maint Associated Press Ferguson Jenkins Cubs Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals al Weis Mets New York Pittsburgh

Sparky Lyle Cast As Iron Man In Red Sox Doubleheader

Al Sparky Lyle pitched in both ends of Boston’s day night doubleheader with the Washington Senators. He earned his fourth win in five decisions as the Sox won the nightcap after losing the opener. Carl Yastrzemski homer, Reggie Smith and Vicente Romo aided a late rally to seal the victory.

Boston Sparky) Lyle Boston Red Sox Lyle Red Sox Washington Senators I Fenway Park Washington Paw Sox Mike Epstein Tom Satriano Trzemski Reggie Smith Mike Nagy Syd O’brien Don Lock Tony Conigliaro Frank Hewjard Nagy Vicente Romo Ray Jarvis Barry Moore Sonny Siebert Senators Casey Cox Siebert Cox

Major League Leaders and Boston Suffolk Downs Racing Note

Major League statistics show batting leaders, runs, RBIs, hits, and pitching leaders across American and National Leagues with key players like Blair Oliva Killebrew Bonds Santo McCovey and Lolich highlighted. Suffolk Downs tote reaches over 1 million with 23,088 in attendance and Mayflower Stakes winner Fool and His Money. Hinsdale Raceway features Miss Sarasota in a mile pace.

C. Jones New York M. Alou Pittsburgh Bonds San Francisco Kessinger Chicago Santo McCovey Boston Lincoln Downs Rhode Island Suffolk Downs Fool Morpoise

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