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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1969

Page

7

Ruth League clash ends with Braves defeat Vikings

In a Babe Ruth League game the Braves beat the Vikings 12 to 4. Foran earned the win with 15 strikeouts while Bartlett took the loss. Key plays included a 4-6-3 double play and multiple hits by Foran Bartlett and Loranger.

Dery LeBrun Vikings Braves J. Bouchard S. Keithley C. Massie Foran Bartlett Loranger Eo F. Martin D. Martin

10th men's handicap rolloffs set for Biddeford lanes

The 10th weekly handicap event will occur at 20th Century Lanes on Franklin Street in Biddeford tomorrow evening. Winners include Don Bouffard, Jerry Fleurent, Charlie Martel, Don Raybine, Bob Mar, and Don Hert. Bouffard Raybine and Mar cotte recorded a 217 10 for bonus money, a feat not achieved there in three weeks, adding incentive. The rolloff spans five games and entries stay open until start.

Franklin Street Biddeford Weee Vo Don Boufffard Jerry Fleurent Charlie Martel Don Raybine Bob Mar Don Hert Bouffard Raybine Marcotte

Portland Team Takes Lead In Bowling Match

In a two half night at the Bowl Way Lanes, Johnny Piacentini built a 130 pin edge over Biddero as Portland’s Forcier and Steve Foss led the visitors. Laucier topped the night with 1,157, while Piacentini totaled 1,108 and Foss 1,099. Forcier struggled with a 1,036 overall.

Lel Poed Johnny Piacentini Bidde Forl Ball Way Lanes J Forcier Steve Foss Neey Lanes Elm Street Biddero Laucier Western Maine Pia Centini Foss Forcier Saucier Piacentini

Summer Basketball League delivers high scoring youth action

In a busy summer league, Suns face Bullets with high totals across four periods to 22 respectively. Notable scorers include J Petvin D Cosgrove and M Descoteaux for Suns and Nadeau Cha rette Mahany Dineen for Bullets, with officials Brock and Mahaney. Senior and girls games show Lions Panthers Orioles Robins teams led by players such as F Ribaudo Lessard Guillory Cadorette Caouette Cantara Fleurent and Dery Ruel Fec teau. Time noted as 4-6 and 2-20s with varied period results and official crews.

Grammar School League Suns J. Petvin D. Cosgrove Boissonneault M. Descoteaux M. Petrin Houde Bullets Nadeau Bisson Charette M. Mahany Dineen J. Kenneally Suns Bullets Brock Mahaney F. Libby J. Beaudry T. Potvin M. Cosgrove Champagne G. Lemieux J. Potvin J. Boissonneault Celtics Malasnick S. Senior League Lions F. Ribaudo L. Lessard Mike Miniutti LacUs

Major League Leaders and Baseball Highlights in 1969

Major and National League batting leaders list top players by at bats hits and averages with key names: Oliva Blair Alou Mays Santo McCovey Bonds Jenkins Gibson plus pitchers McNally Searel et al. A separate note covers a race at Rockingham Park where Cheerful Chap wins the Sharon Purse in New Hampshire.

Associated Press R.smith Boston F. Robinson Baltimore Blair R. Jackson Oakland Killebrew Minnesota Powell Oliva Carew Jackson F. Howard Washing M. Alou Pittsburgh Stargell Wynn Houston Bonds San Francisco Santo Chicago McCovey Biddeford-Saco Journal Kessinger B. Williams Tolan Cincinnati San Cato L. May Brock St. Louiis Searlet New York Moose Jenkins Gibson St. Louis Salem, N.H Cheerful Chap Retail King Rockingham Park

Saco Little League Calls for Fathers Help

The article reports Saco Little League seeking fathers to assist as brothers Reese, Jimmy Stewart, and others contribute in a late season twi-night opener. It notes Andrew Scontras coordinating volunteers for the league’s field prep and game operations ahead of the tournament starting Saturday at 1 p.m. with teams including the Reds and White Sox.

Saco Andrew Scontras Joe Chicago White Sox Sam Stewart Cincinnati Atlanta Steve Carlton Cardinals Philadelphia Scontras

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