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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1968

Page

7

Local births reported in Kennebunkport and surrounding towns

A series of birth notices lists new arrivals at homes in Kennebunkport Biddeford Saco Hollis Center and Hav erhill Massachusetts. The announcements name the parents addresses weights and dates from July 9 to July 15.

James P. Hood Fletcher St Kennebunk Dana James Walter H. Nadeau Hollis Center Harry Walter George W. Metelski Jefferson St Haverhill Mass Kelly Metelski Nancy Tibbetts Timothy L. Tibbetts Andover Saco John Metelski Bradford Albert P. Desrochers

Vikings edge Braves in Babe Ruth League game thriller

In Hinsdale New Hampshire AP report Jimmy's Doll won the featured $650 mile pace at Kaete Raceway in 2 07.25 Monday night. The Babe Ruth League game shows Vikings top Braves 7 to 6 with key hits by Bouchard Petrin and D. Martin, while Foran earned the win and M. Martin the loss in a combined 8 innings.

Vikings Bouchard Sian D. Martin M. Martin Petrin Dichard Bartlett Loranger Dionne Dorais B. Knox Braves Antonakos M. Bouthot G. Bouthot Maurice Drapeau Dery Cotess I Tipping Foran Rossignol Lavigne Tiping D. Marin SO M. Martin HO M. Martin Intin U Martin Perkins Hinsdale N.H Kaetae Raceway

Major League Leaders recap from AP and local race at Rockingham Park

American League leaders show Harrelson leading in batting and runs with high on base numbers, while Purported pitchers and fielders top various categories including F. Howard and McLain with notable 7 decision records. In New Hampshire at Salem, longshot Femtastic wins the Rockingham Park feature paying $28.60, Mile's Fancy second, Little E.P.H. third over six furlongs in 1 11.

Harrelson Bost Carew Minn Ps. Det Yastrzemski F. Howard Oliva Ahaender R. Smith B. Robinson Balt Fregosi Calif Stroud Wash W. Horton Det Campaneris Oak Cardenal Cleve McLain McDoell M. Alou Pitt Hook St. L Staub Houst Clemente Pitt Brock St.l Eres R. Allen Phil Abernathy Cin Marichal S.F Jenkins Salem N.H Rockingham Park Little E.P.H

Trade winds blow through early season standings

The Associated Press reports mixed results across the leagues with Philadelphia, St. Louis, Atlanta, and Chicago posting wins while teams like Houston and Cincinnati faced rain delays. Key note: Celtics reserve Rick Weitzman leaves for Army duty, sidelining him through January.

W. L. Pet St. Louis Atlanta Philadelphia San Fran Cincinnati Chicago New York Pittsburgh Los Angeles Houston Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Oakland California Minnesota Washington

NFL Players Back To Work After Dispute

Veterans and coaches returned to NFL camps after a negotiated settlement ending the dispute that threatened the 1968 season. Bart Starr and Jim Weatherwax voiced satisfaction with the deal while some players cautioned against a repeat of union management dynamics. Early arrivals included Johnny Unitas with the Colts and Randy Johnson with the Falcons, with others at Lions, Rams, and Packers camps and NFLPA head Joe Gord delayed by paperwork.

Associated Press National Football League Green Bay Bart Starr Jim Weatherwax Packers New Orleans Saints San Diego Tom Fears Pittsburgh Andy Russell Roy Jefferson Johnny ‘Unitas Earlly Baltimore Colts Westminster Johnson City Tenn Randy Johnson Atlanta Falcons Detroit Lions John Gord Gordy NFL Players Association New York Los Angeles Rams Fullerton Calif Wednes

Oldest Human Fossil Said to Be 600000 Years Old

A 600000 year old human fossil skull was found on Tanganyika by British anthropologists and is described as the oldest human fossil yet found.

Tanganyika

Polackwich Cuo Cup Golf Honors Top All Comers

Bob Polackwich captain elect of Yale golf team won the second flight at the Maine Golf Championship held at Poland Springs Country Club. Alan Polackwich a Thornton Academy senior won the third flight defeating Ed Coombs of the Brunswick Country Club one up in 19 holes. Bob defeated Al Fleury of Martindale 3 2. Each won four matches to reach the finals.

Saco Brothers Bob Alan Polackwich Maine Bob Polackwich Yale University Poland Springs Country Club Thornton Academy Ed Coombs Brunswick Country Club al Fleury Martindale

Jose To Pitch Spener Tonight Against Twins

Boston sends Jose Santiago to the mound for the opener of a three game series with Minnesota as he returns from elbow trouble. Dean Chance opposes him, hoping to rebound after a rough season. The Red Sox look to bounce back after a 12-5 loss to Oakland, their second defeat in 13 games.

Minneapolis Boston Red Sox Oakland Athletics Jose Santiago Twins Santiago Dean Chance Minnesota Chance Red Sox Fenway Park Metropolitan Stadium Boston Athletics Oakland Sox

A's top Red Sox as Harrelson homers twice to lead comeback

Oakland jumped ahead early, driving Dick Ellsworth from the mound. Ken Harrelson belted his 18th, then 19th of the season as Boston rallied briefly. Reggie Jackson added a 15th homer and the A's sealed it with four runs in the seventh. Hawk Harrelson finished with two hits and 3 RBIs to take the AL batting lead.

Oakland Boston Dick Ellsworth Joe Rudi Ken Harrelson Atletics Red Sox Russ Gibson Jose Tartabull Dalton Jones Carl Yastrzemski Jim Lonborg Bill Landis Mike Herschberger Wild A’s Reggie Jackson Yastrzzemski Harrison Hawk Washington Frank Howard

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