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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1968

Page

6

East Biddeford Tops West Biddeford 3-0 In Little League

East Biddeford defeated West Biddeford 3-0 behind four hit pitcher Gary Bissonnette who allowed no hits in four innings with ten strikeouts. Key moments included Mike Labonte’s two RBI single in the first and a fourth inning insurance run as East moved to 2-0 in district play. West made a late push but could not score despite a Buck triple and aggressive baserunning.

Bill Casavant May Field Little League Park East Biddeford Bissonnette Blais Don Monder Mondor Daniels Letourneau Mike Labonte Dick Buck Wayne Mailman Ribaudo Ken Brock Brock Roger Guerin Labonte Bissonette West Dennis Letourneau Saco Summer Street Sanford-Springvale Kittery Decary Field Pool Street Wells-Ogunquit West Biddeford Gilstorf Clark Salvas Ribaude Huot Guerin Ruck East Biddeford Ab Ouellette Tremblay Gagnon Mailman Zook Mahaney Mennae West Biddeford POA RBI West BB Martin Raybine Faucher Thyng

Marichal earns NL win as Giants eye managerial change

Juan Marichal pitched a four hitter to beat St Louis 3-0, tying his lifetime record with the Cards at 15-15. Giants owner Horace Stoneham and manager Herman Franks signaled possible departure if pennant chances fade, with Franks saying he would resign if no title this year. Marichal drove in a run, Mays and others supplied key hits as New York Mets delivered another shutout to keep pace in the league.

Mickey Stanley Northrup Wilson Clo Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Odie Fisher Wilbur Wood Hoyt Wilhelm Orioles Frank Robinson White Sox Dave Leonhard Luis Aparicio Tommy Davis Leon Wagner Pete Ward Sox al Lopez Horace Clarke Yankees Bob Humphreys Roy White White Stan Bahnsen Minnesota Ted Uhlaender Gary Bell Jose Santiago Dave Boswell Associated Press Juan Marichal St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Marichal Herman Soutln Pace Atlanta Houston New York Mets Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Vakiana Chicago Franks Giants Stoneham Lou Brock Steve Carlton Willie Mays Jim Hart Hal Lanier Mays Jesus Cardinals Atlana Terrie Golf Plate Saearvis Aaron Dave Giusti Hank Jarvis Astros Hector Torres Doug Rader Seaver Mets al Jackson Carl Willey Jerry Koosman al McBean Bud Harrelson Thes Putte Ty Grote Phil Linz

Tigers Maintain 7-Game AL Lead After Narrow Win

Detroit tops Oakland 3-1 behind Earl Wilson six hitter, restoring a seven game margin over idle Cleveland. The Tigers, after a brief slump, rebounded from two straight series losses and weathered an Anaheim scare en route to the victory.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Taki Tigers Minnesota California Anaheim Are Smith Oakland Earl Wilson Athletics Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Washington

Maryland Declares Jousting State Sport

A fragmented note from Maryland proclaims jousting as the official state sport. The item references medieval sport terms and the state designation, with unclear surrounding details.

Sport of Maryland

Williams College names new head trainer Ronald Stant

Ronald Stant, 26, named head trainer of Williams College athletic teams replacing Joe Alcott who leaves after 14 years to join Columbia. At Cedar Crest Zip wins featured $700 mile pace at Dale Raceway in Hinsdale New Hampshire in 2 07 3 5 earning $6.20.

Williamstown Mass Ronald Stant Williams College Dartmouth Joe Alcott Williams Columbia Hinsdale N.H Cedar Crest A Dale

Beach Little Town League lineup and box score highlights

Reading shows Beach Little Town League rosters and partial box score with players Lachance G and LaChance, Boudreau, Cote, Mullen, Kimball and Morse, plus Fern Park and Four Winds records. The fragmentary text lists positions, at bats, runs, hits, and errors with incomplete totals and punctuation.

G. Lachance Gagnon Golduck L. LaChance Brown T. Boudreau R. Boudreau Cote Mullen Mokarzel Edgecomb Kimball Morse Gillis Burke Fern Park Golojuck

Major League Leaders Across American and National Leagues

A fragmented list of batting leaders in the American and National Leagues with names and stats such as runs, hits, doubles, home runs, runs batted in, and stolen bases. Includes players from Oakland, Boston, Cleveland, Minnesota, Houston, St. Louis, San Francisco, and more, with figures for at bats, counts, and pitching decisions.

Draggins Fortier Anton Pelletier Gadbois Ss Masse Lauzier Rf ‘Lafortune Emond Je Derry Gele Tb Malasnik E. Demarais Boucher Montpas R. Demarais Rtf F. Tuggle Associated Press St. Louis The Giants Atlanta Tanciia Nennant Harper B. Laskey New York Pittsburgh Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston San Francisco Crowell Morrison Casavant P. Cunninghan B. Cuam Callahan Gue Angis Pet Deshaies Detroit Parker Cleveland Boutet Baltimore Doyon Boston Il Doyle Minnesota Curran Oakland California Saco Biddeford Washington R Owen-Davis Oak Underwood Washi J. McNabb S. Chicago McNabb Morri McAuliffe Det Jardenal Cleve Tyrreloes Bost F. Howard Eee Minn Oliva Minn R. Bost Calif Les — Fregos Stroud Wash W. Horton Campaneris Cardenal Tiant National Bune McCovey R. Allen Phil Flood St. L Johnson Cin F. Alou Atl Staub Houst Clemente Pitt Brock S.F

Saco Man Assigned to Pleiku as Mechanic

Private First Class Alton Linscott of Saco Maine has been assigned to the 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku Vietnam as a mechanic. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Algy C Linscott of Lincoln Road Saco Maine and was assigned June 28.

Pleiku Vietnam Alton L Algy ¢. Linscott Lincoln Road Saco Maine 4Th Infantry Division

Nights and Days on Pluto Describe Extreme Cold and Light

The article notes extremely cold nights lasting 76.5 hours followed by equal daylight periods with feeble sunshine. It states Pluto as the sixth planet from the Sun and describes a barren landscape. It also mentions a honeybee with five eyes and Mercury as the hottest planet in the solar system.

Pluto Solar System Mercury

Fights Last Night Across Cities and Weight Classes

Boxing results from Baltimore Norristown Portland and Los Angeles report welterweight bouts. Dick Diveronica knocked out Leroy Roberts in Norristown. Pete Riccitelli fought in Portland with Lloyd 168 Newark. Ernie Lopez stopped Hodgman Lewis in Los Angeles.

Baltimore Dick Diveronica Canastota N. Y Leroy Roberts Norristown Pa Portland Maine Lloyd Newark N.J Pete Riccitelli Los Angeles Ernie Lopez Pasadena Calif Hodgman Lewis

Mipogio Wins Feature Race at Green Mountain Park

Pownal Vermont AP report zupon Mipog io captured the feature race at Green Mountain Park on Thursday night with jockey Phil Ernst aboard. The winner covered seven and a half furlongs in 1 34 and paid a $7.40 payout.

Pownal Mipogio Reen Mountain Park Phil Ernst

Giants blank Cardinals as Marichal hurls four hit victory

Major League Stars The Associated Press reports Juan Marichal pitched a four-hitter for his 17th win helping the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0. Tommie Aaron of the Braves drove in four runs in a bases loaded tie breaking hit as Atlanta beat Houston 7.

Associated

Trader Dillion Triumphs in Bay State Invitational Trot

In Foxboro Massachusetts Gilles La Chance trains drives Trader Dillion to a 2 05 2 5 lifetime best 12 80 payout in the 4000 Invitational Trot at Bay State Raceway. He led from the start and held off Trader Gent by a half length.

Foxboro Mass Trader Dillion Gilles LaChance Bay State Raceway LaChance Trader Gent

Also Mentioned on This Page

Biddeford Blanks Don Clark Ee Ribaudo East Don Mondor Dick Ruck Dave Ouellette Saca Ports Psleviis Ssr Horace Stoneham Ramon Webster John Donaldson Bill Freehan Lew Krausse Jim Northrup Willie Horton Don Wert Dick McAuliffe Col Lentes Pictures Stanley Kramer Rome Mike Nichol Alfie Direa Rt Scarboro First Kids Free Walt Rex Harrison Towles Kennebunk, Me Mike Nichols Jerry Lewis Tiger Beach Little Town League Major League Mondy Harrelson Saco Man Deep Sea John Rumery’s Boatyard Cleaves St. Biddeford
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