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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1969

Page

6

Red Sox End Doldrums With 7-2 Win Over Tigers

Boston's Ray Culp pitched a six hitter to beat Detroit as George Scott sparked the offense with two triples and three runs scored. The win boosts Boston's attendance past one million for the first 41 dates, while Mickey Lolich struggles to stop the slide against a right handed platoon.

Boston Boston Red Sox Detroit Mickey Lolich Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Dick Williams Lolich Tony Conigliaro Russ Gibson George Scott O’brien Mike Nagy Tiger Red Sox Earl Wilson Denny McLain Bobo Newsom Ray Culp Scott Culp Don Wert Tom Tresh Tom Satriano Dick Schofield Satriano Joe Sparma Reggie Smith al Kaline

Blind Shots Expert May Claim British Open Title

Two top American pros assess the 1969 British Open at Lytham St Annes as a tough test with blind shots a key factor. Barber Dickinson Nicklaus Player Casper Trevino Moody and others discuss course elements and chances in the four day, 72 hole event opening Wednesday.

Lytham ST. Annes England Miller Barber Sherman, Tex Barber Air Force de D. Eisenhower Dickenson Orville Moody Texas Moody Casper Trevino Player South Africa Carnoustie

Little League clash ends in 5-3 defeat for Paquette squad

Murray and Paquette lead hitters with multiple at bats as Little League action yields 5 runs for S & B Savings and 3 for Saco Hardware. Paquette, Leclair, Laverriere, Nadeau and Parker star with strong pitching and RBI contributions amid a tense, low era contest.

Leclair Gue Laverriere Bernier Parquette Tardif Chance Jean U Gagne Guilbeault Hartsell Callahan Angis Doyle Boutet Parker Deshaies Neault Libby Hill Doyon Nadeau P. Cunningham Saco Rbi Callahan Nadeaus Fogg Basee E Brunnelle Sullivan Aa Hardware Dovon Coningham Paquette Murray Devon Cunningham U P. Gouions B. Callahan

Shaffer Wins Two At Downs In Daily Double

John Appleseed Shaffer rode daily double winners at the Downs aboard Great Dane and Super Sleuth. Great Dane won the first race by five and a half lengths over Blue Minute, then Super Sleuth led from the start to win by three and a half lengths over Laurel Made. The double pool totaled 10,014 shared by 224 tickets, each returning 36.60.

Scarborough John Appleseed Shaffer the Downs Great ‘Dane Super Sleuth Great Dane Blue Minute Laurel Made Sage Good Rebel Pasquarelli Daring Damzel Fleet Terry Nolak Admiral Dave Sullivan Regal King Pencheff Eee Street Nashua Choose Wid’ Care Mr. Echo Gabriele Falsie Steno Social Salonga Fanney Nash Quinela Quine Pool Neptunes Hostess Peaceful T Strong Fayeff Thompson Bellenay Miss Ham Bone Miss High Jet Saate Tamaria Metaline Cal Mag S. Brandy Ace Madness Fromal Raw — Miquatone Rapscallion Dromore

Downs At A Glance Night Horse Race Cards

Downs at a glance lists nightly post times from 7 15 to 9 00 with a sequence of races each with seven to nine entries including horses like Fromal Pima Babe Steineman wees McCracken and No Boy Fuego Belico in five to nine furlong heats. Result notes mention horses such as Gabriele Hubert V Craycraft and Nappy s Girl across multiple races and trailing details.

Frazier Moore Fromal Steineman Wees McCracken R. P.G Ole Jackson Dunman Moriarty Fremale Romance Judge Wudbe Craycraft Ashley Canyon Fuego Belico Celula I Tele Jr Kelly City Owl Russell Ralph Dee Bess Pasquarelli Russell Strawmarket Knowles Struss

Race results and a new Providence College tennis coach

A racing card lists nine races with winners and times at Scarborough plus payoffs. In Providence RI, Richard Ernst is named the new Providence College tennis coach succeeding Bill O Connor, a former Cranston High and PC standout.

Providence, RI Richard Ernst Rhode Island Providence College Bill O'Connor Ernst Cranston High School Cranston East High Schoo Ernst

Softball Loop Twomey Edges Rochambeau In 9 7 Victory

A softball game featured Twomey securing a win for Diamond National Components over Rochambeau by 13 innings of offense. Highlights included multiple base hits and strong pitching, with key players Cartier and Montpas contributing, and Gauthier earning the win while Raymond took the loss.

Twomey Gauthier Win DeWitt Cartier Magnan Allie Kelley Rochambeau Lamarre Leblanc Poisson Raymond Yg Miate Hubert

Fourth Of July Observed At Beach Camp

The Independence Day Assembly at Happy Day Camp started at 8:45 with reveille by Michael Coombs and Marty Murphy. Director William Earle welcomed staff and campers as Paul Goudreau led the Star Spangled Banner and a program of exercise, safety talks, and visits to Ocean Park.

OLR Orchard Beach Happy Day Camp Michael Coombs Marty Murphy William Earle Paul Goudreau Earle Ocean Park Red Cross Charles Beaulieu Quebec City Canada Matty Thibeault Manchester N.H Mare Orlando Calif Gary Latno Robert J. Robert James Wilson

Celtics Edge Bullets In Summer League Action

Celtics defeated the Bullets in a summer boys basketball game. Key scorers included Parenteau and Ouellette for the Celtics while Cantara and Barnes led the Bullets. Period scores show a 61 to 37 final with notable free throw and three point contributions.

Tanguay Boucher Cantara Barnes Celtics A. Descoteaux

All-Out Effort Drives Senators Rise Under Williams

Washington manager Ted Williams preaches all-out effort not perfection, lifting the Senators to a 7-2 win over Cleveland as they reach 45 42, their best mark since 1960. Frank Howard bats .310 with 32 homers, Epstein adds 20, and Brinkman Unser and Allen improve, while Williams stresses effort and personal accountability.

Washington Ted Williams Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Senators Cleveland Williams Frank Howard Mike Epstein Ed Brinkman del Unser Hank Allen Stadium Catacombs Ed Ted Williams

Blue Jays Edge Robins In Slugfest Relay At Home

Blue Jays defeated the Robins 29 to 27 in a girls league game. Top scorers include S Baiguay with four points and P Ruel adding five. Gobeil and Martin led Robins with four points each as period scores reached 5 10 18 29. Officials were R Petit and A Descoteaux. game duration 48 minutes.

Robins Cote Ruel Drapeau Gobeil Pruneau Boucher Martin Petit Fecteau Labonte Blue Jays R. Petit A. Descoteaux

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Batting leaders include Carew Minnesota .357 and Oliva Minnesota 106 hits. Runs by R Jackson Oakland 70, RBI en Killebrew Minnesota 82, with Harper Seattle 43 stolen bases. Pitching leaders show Me Nally Baltimore 12 0 and Lolich Detroit 11 1. Also top strikeout totals include McDowell Cleveland 136 and Jenkins Chicago 142.

Carew Minnesota R. Smith Boston R. Jackson Oakland F. Robinson Baltimore Blair Killebrew Powell Oliva F. Howard Washington Harper Seattle Compeneris Me‘Nally Lolich Detroit McDowell Cleveland Culp M. Alou Pittsburgh Perez Cincinnati Tolan Kessinger Chicago B Williams McCovey San Eo L. May Cincinnatii Brock St. Louis Bonds San Francisco Baldschun San Diego Stone Atlanta Jenkins Gibson Singer Los Angeles

Sell Through The Want Ads Shop The Journal Classified

Classified notice urges readers to explore the Journal want ads for sale opportunities. Readers find bargains on cars, furniture, appliances, and misc items. Local shoppers discover listings posted daily with contact details.

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