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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1968

Page

7

Orioles Top Senators Again In 2-0 Shutout

Baltimore wins 2-0 behind Dave McNally two-hit pitching to surge into second in the AL 9½ games behind Detroit. Don Buford homered for insurance as Earl Weaver reshapes the lineup with Belanger moved to second and Buford in center. Elsewhere Minnesota beat Detroit 5-4 Oakland edged Cleveland 4-3 California stopped Boston 3-2 and New York beat Chicago 5-4. In the NL St Louis beat Houston 8-7, Atlanta blanked LA 1-0, San Francisco routed Cincinnati 7-1, Philadelphia swept Pittsburgh 5-0 and 4-1, and the Mets beat the Cubs 1-0 opener then lost 2- Baltimore remains firmly in second with McNally's two-hit effort.

Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Oakland Cleveland California Boston New York Yankees Chicago White Sox St. Louis Houston Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Mets Chicago Cubs Dave McNally Secon Weaver Hank Bauer Chicago New York San Fran

Astros Edge Cardinals as Brock and Maris Rally

The Houston Astros ended St Louis seven game win streak with a 5-4 10th inning win on a Denis Menke two run triple. In the nightcap the Cards rallied but fell 8-7 as Lou Brock and Roger Maris produced late offense. Other NL and AL results included Niekro’s four hitter for Atlanta and Giants rout of Cincinnati. May pass Ty Cobb on all time extra base hits list as Willie Mays moves to fourth.

Associated Press St. Louis’ Cardinals Lou Brock Roger Maris Houston Astros Denis Menke Maris Brock St. Louis Atlanta Los Angeles Phil Niekro San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston Niekro Jim Lefebvre Joe Torre Braves Hank Aaron Jim Faires Aaron Giants Dick Dietz Ron Hunt Gaylord Perry Willie Mays Ty Cobb May Phils Serior Larry Jackson Cookie Rojas Tony Gonzalez Ernie Banks Ed Kranepool RBI

Tiger Back Named To 100 Best High School Backs

Biddeford High star Leo Cantara, a 217 pound six foot four Tiger quarterback, earned national recognition by being named to Kick-Off Magazine's 100 Best High School Backs in America. The selection spans all sections of the nation and includes other top high school athletes on an annual All American list.

Biddeford Leo Cantara Tiger

Three Teams Compete in Biddeford Baseball Group

In Biddeford Maine three teams vie in the boys senior division at May Field under Bob Cote. Teams include Chicago Cubs Mets and St Louis Cardinals with scheduled games from July to August. Portland bout notes list Jimmy McDermott knocking out Royce Cox and two other pro-style results.

May Field Bob Cote Chicago Cubs Dan Dube Terry Crowley David Marchand Mike Gagnon Rick Huot Rick Berthiaume Marcel Petrin Marc Mahaney Raymond Croteau Mike Gobeil Marc Gagnon David Gariepy David Tibbetts New York Mets Ron Gagnon Roy Gagne Steve Whelan Carl le Don Turcotte Cardinals Mets Cubs Portland Maine Jimmy McDermott Holyoke Mass Royce Cox New Haven Conn Tony Valenti Boston Whitehead New York

Biddeford Junior Division Schedule Listed

A summer program at May Field features three teams for boys ages seven to nine, led by Bob Cote. The roster includes players associated with Boston Red Sox and several local figures, with a schedule listing matchups against Yankees, Orioles, and Red Sox from July to August, plus scoring and batting details for the games played.

May Field Bob Cote Boston Red Sox Marc Berthiaume Don Cote Mike Labbe Ted Bernier Carl Laverriere Mike Bouffard David Caron Brian Huot Steve Voceia Brian Raldue David Pa

Boxer Bob Foster to Fight in Non-Title Bout at Eastern States Coliseum

World light heavyweight champion Bob Foster of Washington will headline a non-title 10-round bout July 29 at Eastern States Coliseum in Springfield Massachusetts. Foster, who won the crown from Dick Tiger May 24, will face Springfield heavyweight Charles Polite in the event promoted by Joseph Massaro Jr.

Springfield Mass Bob Foster Washington Eastern States Coliseum Joseph Massaro Jr Foster Dick Tiger Charley Polite

Wilt Chamberlain Joins the Lakers Payroll

Wilt Chamberlain is officially signed to a five year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke announced the agreement at the Forum saying negotiations began last May and three Laker players were traded for the star center.

LOS Angeles Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers Considera Vy Chamberlain Lakers Jack Kent Cooke Cooke Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Laker American Basketall Association Los Angeles Stars

Ellis unhappy in Angels relief role amid Boston loss

Angels pitcher Sammy Ellis, unhappy with a bullpen role, delivered two perfect relief innings as California fell 3-2 to Boston. Chuck Hinton homered and Vic Davalillo chased the winner with a two run single, while George Brunet earned the save despite a first inning error and Rico Petrocelli’s tenth homer.

Rich Reese Mickey Stanley Dick, McAuliffe Detroit Cesar Tovar Rick Renick Twins Renick Reggie Jackson Oakland Chuck Dobson Cleveland Dobson A’s Indians Larry Brown Vic Davalillo California Boston Red Sox Rico Petrocelli Anaheim California Angels Angels Ellis Billigney Angel Chuck Hinton Ing Lee Stange Stange Dick Ellsworth Rick Reichardt George Scott Bobby Knoop Ed Kirkpatrick Theurphy Sox Gary Bell

Casper Leads British Open After Second Round Diet Notes

Casper, 37, San Diego, moved into the third round four shots ahead at Carnoustie. He shot 72 and 68, crediting a diet of smoked salmon and other foods that cut his weight from 220 to 185. Several rivals sit at 144 to 146 as the field narrows to 45 and ties for Saturday. Nicklaus and others at 145 show strong form as the open progresses.

Carnoustie Scotland Bill Casper San Diego Calif Casper United States Britain Tony Jacklin Brian Wares Bob Charles New Zealand Gary Player South Africa Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Paddy Skerritt Ireland Dave Thomas Wales Maurice Bembridge England Nicklaus Muirfield Mili Big Bear

Orioles tops Washington as McNally hurls two-hitter in Weaver debut

Dave McNally pitched a two hit shutout for Baltimore as the Orioles defeated Washington 24 in Earl Weaver's first game as manager. Dick Dietz of the Giants had a big day with a single a run scoring double and his third homer as San Francisco beat Cincinnati 7-1 ending a three game skid. Used Trucks Are Listed in Sec tion 12 Of Want Ads.

Associated Press Dave McNally Orioles Baltimore Washington Earl Weaver Dick Dietz Giants San Francisco Cincinnati

Local boxing cards report results in Los Angeles

Amos Lincoln of Los Angeles outpointed Joey Orbillo of Wilmington California while Chuck Leslie of Seattle and Mat Blow of Los Angeles drew in a four fighter boxing card held in Los Angeles with weights listed as 209 191 177 and 210 pounds.

Los Angeles Amos Lincoln Joey Orbillo Wilmington Calif Chuck Leslie Seattle Wash Mat Blow Drew

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