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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1968

Page

6

Twins Top Sox in 12-3 Rout and Move Up in AL Standings

Minnesota exploded for six runs in the first inning and cruised to a 12-3 win over Boston as Dean Chance delivered a six-hitter. The victory moved the Twins from seventh to fifth in the American League while Detroit and Baltimore also posted wins in a crowded pennant chase.

Minnesota Dean Chance Twins Calvin Griffith Boston Chance Detroit Enny McLain Tigers Oakland Altimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Cleveland California New York Yankees Washington St. Louis San Francisco Atlanta Houston Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Mets Los Angeles Cincinnati Griffith Red Sox Jim Lonborg Gary Bell Bill Landis Jerry Stephenson Tony Oliva John Roseboro Oliva Rich Reese Rick Renick Lonborg Reggie Smith

Cards Win 3-Hitter From Giants In NL Action

The St Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1 as Nelson Briles notched a three-hitter win. Lou Brock powered the offense with three hits two runs and two RBI plus three stolen bases to extend the Cardinals lead to nine games.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Lou Brock San Francisco Giants Nelson Briles Cards Brock St. Louis Atlanta Houston Pittsburgh New York Mets Chicago Philadelphia Glenn Beckett Ron Fairly Los Angeles Cincinnati New York Washington Minnesota Boston Baltimore Detroit Oakland Cleveland California Mike Shannon Curt Flood McCovey Jerry May

Major League Leaders Report From The Associated Press

American League leaders include Batting Harrel and Bost with .302 and .302. Runs lead McAuliffe with 52, Cardenal 49, Yastrzemski 49. Horrelace and Bost lead RBIs with 66, Howard 66. Oliva tops hits with 93, Oliva doubles 24, Prego Calif. 8 triples. F Howard and Horton split home runs at 22. Campaneris leads stolen bases with 26. McLain 18-2 in decisions. McDowell 186 strikeouts. National League leaders show Rose at .329, Flood 121 hits, McCovey 59 RBIs, Clemente 8 triples, McCovey 23 homers, Brock 27 stolen bases.

Associated Press Harrel Bost Oak McAuliffe Det Cardenal Eee Yastrzemski Horrelace F. Howard Wash Oliva Uh.laender Minn R.smith Minna Prego Calif Stroud W. Horton Ian — Campaneris Cleve McLain John McDowell Tiant Pees Rose Alou Cin Eas McCovey S.F Flood St. L A. Johnson F. Alou Staub Houst

Riley's Team Tops Standings At Kennebunk

Riley's Team leads the A League with a 1-0 record at Kennebunk Park Street Playground. Other A League teams include Ocean National 0-0 K. B. I. A 0-0 Kennebunk Savings 0-1 and Seacoast Tractor 0-1.

Riley Kennebunk Seacoast Tractor Shop N Save Jerry's Market B.A. Smith K.B.I.A Ocean National

Celtics vs Bullets senior league clash at Clifford Park

Celtics beat Bullets 69 62 in Clifford Park Hoop League senior action with Landry 12 and Lessard 9 leading Celtics scoring while Cantara and Rochefort contributed. Rams vs Dogs and Riots vs Bulldogs also noted with late game totals and officials. Boston Beacons 10 win over Houston Stars at Fenway Park with Tarnawsky shutout and Sosa goal. Pitching notes include Jenkins and Marichal in MLB updates.

Celtics Landry Ees Cantara Il Gc Rochefort Bullets Cote Morin Dutremble Lessard Couture Harrison Descoteaux Hubert S. Rams Anton Cosgrove Pouravelis Brock Miniutti Dogs Pelletier Crowley J. Cantara Haines Nemet Rams Bull Dogs Bulldogs Mailman C. Cantara Ribaudo L'Heureux Eon Doucette Boston Walt Tarnawsky Boston Beacons Houston Stars Ruben Sosa Fenway Park

Jets place Massachu setts tackle Bill Connor on reserve list

HEMPSTEAD N Y AP Offensive tackle Bill Connor from the University of Massachusetts is being placed on the New York Jets reserve list. The AFL club said Tuesday the 6 foot 7 inch 270 pounder quit the team s training camp in Hempstead.

Hempstead N.Y Bill Connor University of Massachusetts New York Jets American Football League

Beech Ridge to host State of Maine Mid Season race

Spectators expect thunder at Beech Ridge Speedway as a 75 lap Class A supermodified feature opens the State of Maine Mid Season. Engine rules allow large displacements and a premium purse with engraved trophies for the winner and owner, plus season points. A B class race and additional heats follow, weather permitting with a Sunday rain backup at 7 p.m.

Scarborough Beach Ridge Speedway Maine Beech Ridge Ridge State of Maine

McLain Guides Tigers Past A's for Ninth Straight Complete Game

Denny McLain pitched eight hits and blanked Oakland to claim his ninth straight complete-game victory. Chicago edged Philadelphia 4-3 as HIG Glass Dechert extended his hitting streak to 21 games with a run scoring single in the fifth and a 12th inning RBI.

Larry Brown Indians Angels Joe Azcue Bobby Locke California Tom Murphy Stan Williams Sam McDowell Rocky Colavito Steve Barber Senators New York Joe Pepitone Fred Talbot May Donn Clendenon Bill Mazerowski Mets Ron Swoboda Fairly Dodger Los Angeles Reds Tom Haller Don Pavletich Cincinnati Beckett Cubs Chris Short Phils Tony Taylor Cookie Rojas Atlanta Bob Johnson Tito Francona Houston Astros John Bateman Dick Simpson Braves Bob Tillman Associated Press Denny McLain Igers Oakland Hig Glass Dechert Ubs Chicago Philadelphia

Fights Last Night Tuesday’s Boxing Results

Fights reported from multiple cities include Eddie Talhami of Montreal and Chip Johnson of Naples in Miami Beach. Dave Zyglewicz of Houston stopped Willie znanes in Houston while Kevin Hogan of Boston stopped Burwell in Halifax. Richard Medrano outpointed Robelio Reyes in Beaumont and Julian Tellez of Los Angeles knocked out Poldo Becerra in San Diego. My Son Louis won the 8 1 2 furlong feature at Mountain Park paying 40 to win.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Eddie Talhami Montreal Oneet Chip Johnson Naples Houston Dave Zyglewicz Willie Znanes Halifax N.S Kevin Hogan Boston Burwell Philadelphia Beaumont Tex Richard Medrano Robelio Reyes Mexico City San Diego Julian Tellez Los Angeles Poldo Becerra

Bernard Secures Win as HBP Leads in Tight Duel

Bernard and Lemire pace the matchup with WP Bernard 2 Rossen 1 PB Speed 2. Timmons delivers when needed as Huot, Lee, Gagnon contribute. Final time 2:30 shows a close finish with Bernard earning the victory.

Duquette Turner Andrews RBI Bernard Sante Timmons Devoir Aube Valliere Mire Simpson Teank Sears Bellerose Carter Bernard Timmins Dudevoir Aube Finlay Speed Lessard Briggs Lemire Rossen Huot Bases Lee Gagnon

Twi Golf Biddeford Lace Country Club Medal Play Winners

An all net medal play tournament on Ladies' Day at Twi Golf Biddeford Lace Country Club on July 11 saw winners Mrs Dorothy Sawyer Mrs Sara Fink Mrs Val McCallum and Mrs Mary Dardo. The Twilight League first round concluded with Team 3 led by Mrs Val McCallum taking first, Team 1 led by Mrs Ruth Wooster second, and Team 4 tied for second led by Mrs Lorraine Poissant.

Biddeford-Lace Country Club Dorothy Sawyer Sara Fink Val McCallum Mary Dardano McCallum Ruth Wooster Sawyer Fink

Ohanian Entered In Francis Culmet Memorial Golf Tourney

Woodland Massachusetts AP reports Mike Ohanian, winner of the Massachusetts Amateur last weekend, is the latest entrant in the Francis Culmet Memorial Tournament. His entry for the August 24 event at Woodland Golf Club was announced by news chairman Thomas Pattren.

Woodland Mass Mike Ohanian Massachusetts Francis Culmet Woodland Golf Club Thomas Patrett

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