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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1969
Page
6
Reggie Smith starred with five hits in the first game as the Red Sox built a 7 6 lead. Stan Bahnsen shut down Boston in the nightcap, guiding New York to a 4 1 win. Dick Williams used Ray Jarvis and mixed bullpen to preserve the split.
In a tense finish the Yankees rallied against Sparky Lyle and Red Sox relievers. Roy White and Horace Clarke produced threats as Boston narrowly held on, but a crucial misplay and a final popout sealed a 7 6 New York win.
A crowded card lists nine races with 900 dollar purses at the Downs. Entries include Good Rebel No Boy Valiant Lancer Baribault Sassy Man and multiple horses across five furlongs six furlongs and a 1 mile 70 yards event.
The Westland Allied Girls League returns to action at Pastime Lanes Biddeford Maine Street with schedules over a two week stand. Standings show Telstars leading Raiders closely followed by Rascals Turtles Tornadoes and Beatles. Individual records list Allied Telstars at 1106 team total and 392 for Westland. A Villemaire and A Caron hold high three string marks. Tonight’s matches pair Tornadoes against Raiders and Turtles against Rascals with ties facing Telstars.
Scarborough results list nine races with odds and payouts. Supreme Moment, Craycraft win the mile, followed by Falls View Pasquarelli in the second race and Tom my Magee in the third. Multiple horses, handlers, times, and pools are recorded, including Quinela and Daily Double figures, with attendance noted as 2,787.
The Associated Press reports Lee May hits four homers in the doubleheader against Atlanta, driving in 10 runs across both games. In San Diego, Padres rookies Clay Kirby and Gary Ross combine for a five hitter to beat San Francisco 10-3.
The field for the $150,000 Philadelphia Classic includes Trevino Casper Beard Hill Coody Charlies Boros Palmer and Murphy with Arch er Rudolph Jacklin Player and Nicklaus among withdrawals. Hill Beard and Coody headline a group fresh from recent tour success as the 72 hole test starts Thursday.
Boston Patriots coach Clive Rush moved quickly to open all roster spots after three days of workouts. He released veteran right linebacker Doug Satcher for weight concerns and two rookies Bob Rasmussen and Joe Walker, citing knee issues for Walker and plans to reshuffle personnel to fill the holes.
Jets defensive captain Johnny Sample says Joe Namath wants to come to the Long Island camp to talk with teammates. Namath has retired and may renounce it after meetings with Roger Rozelle and team officials. Sample plans to discuss Namath's plan today before noon.
Due to a border incident two Prince Edward fighters could not clear immigration, canceling tonight's bout. Lampton says the entire card is off and a new event will replace it next week on July 23 at Central Theater on Alfred Street. This marks the second such Canada US cancellation in as many weeks.
Namath last spoke with the Jets Sunday afternoon when he asked for vision to report to camp this week. A friend said the quarterback would get back to Ewbank either Tuesday night or today. Ewbank said he had not heard from Namath by Tuesday night.
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