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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

7

Red Sox Players Face Curfew Violation Proceedings

Boston Red Sox players Joe Foy and Juan Pizarro face court arraignment on drunkenness charges after a 3 a.m. crash near Boston Common. Foy drove, both fined 500 by the club, and suspended from Sunday’s doubleheader with Washington. outcome of the Yankees game plus the investigation remains pending.

Boston Boston Red Sox Joe Foy Juan Pizarro Boston Common Foy Dick Williams Fenway Park Washington Yankees New York Red Sox Haywood Sullivan Pizarro Pittsburgh

Celtics Bet On Chaney In Draftee Hopes For 1968

Boston signs Don Chaney a 6 foot 5 inch 210 pound guard forward from Houston for the 1968-69 season. Chaney averaged 13.9 points and led in assists while playing behind Elvin Hayes. The Celtics compare him to Havlicek and Jerry Lucas era rise. Bill Russell praises Chaney as a Celtic type defender and player.

Boston Boston Celtics John Havlicek Don Chaney Chaney University of Houston Houston Elvin Hayes Havlicek Jerry Lucas Ohio State NBA Celtics Bill Russell

Russell Backs Chaney as Ideal Addition to Ball Club

Russell states Chaney has proven he can do the job and, with his size and speed, will make a great addition to the team. He notes work on Chaney’s shooting. The quotes emphasize confidence in Chaney's fit and potential impact.

Russell Chaney

Ponies Set New Records At Buxton Track

At West Buxton a crowd of 200 watched White Star owned and driven by Frank Pinder set a new personal best of 2 03 in a doubleheader sweep. Tiny Tim also set 1 46, driver Edward Dawley noted. Race results list multiple horses and times across 12 races with various drivers. In other items Arthur Ashe achieved Wimbledon upsets and US Open notes. Kansas City Spurs beat Boston Beacons 7 1 in a NASL match. Kalae on Hawaii Island noted as southernmost US point.

West Buxton White Star Frank Pinder Tiny Tim Edward Dawley F. Pinder Secure D. Souliere Lucy E. Dawley Jerry’s — J. Sturgeon T. Larose Quarterpole D. Souliere Sunnyacres A. Neault Hoodwink J. Muir Gary G G. Hoyt Sammy R. Anderson Nuggett P. Gregoire Shadowmite T. Mason W. Hoyt

Baby Bombers Even Saco League Record

In Saco Midget League action the Baby Bombers tied their record at 5 5 by beating the league leading Rascals 7 1. Frank Defrancesco Bob Quenttin and Eugene Lesieur had two hits and two RBI each. Dave Roberge allowed four hits and one run with nine strikeouts. In the second game Dan Roy took the loss as the Aces won 5 3 to pull even for first place with the Rascals Bruce Barden led the Ace attack with two triples and three RBI Tom Gallant and Mike LaPointe added hits and RBI. Roy homered and tripled while Rick Lamontagne added two doubles for the Rascals.

Saco Baby Bombers Rascals Frank Defrancesco Bob Quenttin Eugene Lesieur RBI Dave Roberge Dan Roy Aces Bruce Barden Tom Gallant Mike LaPointe Roy Rick Lamontagne Barden

Lowery to play in Ouimet Memorial Tournament

Eddie Lowery the 65 year old San Francisco auto dealer and former Ouimet bag carrier accepts an invitation to compete in the Francis Ouimet Memorial Tournament at Woodland Golf Club on August 24.

Woodland Mass Eddie Lowery Francis Ouimet Ouimet Woodland Golf Club Lowery San Francisco Quimet Brookline

Sluggers and Aces clash in abbreviation filled clash

In a baseball scoreline the Sluggers miss a chance to hold lead as the Aces win 5 to 3 in seven innings. Roy racks up multiple hits and RBIs, with Barden securing the win and Roy getting the loss as Lamon Tagne and others contribute in a compact but tense game. Umpires Lauzon Dionne and Foran oversee the bout.

G. Perrin Monroe Rf Smith Gallant Letendre Grover Barden Roy Lamontagne RBI LaPointe Lauzon Dionne Foran

Quick Quiz: US wage date and organ riddles

An OE A quiz item asks for the name of an American general, mentions Jackson Mississippi named for Andrew Jackson, asks which organ maintains body temperature, and notes the heart beats 100 800 times in 24 hours.

Wage Orewspaper Enterprise Association

Kittery Defeats York to Reach District Four LL Final Four

Kittery moved into the District Four Little League semifinals with a 2-0 win over York at Kittery Field. Ronnie Voltz pitched a no hitter with 14 strikeouts in one hour seven minutes, aiding a split of innings in which Don Voltz drove in two runs. The win sets up a road game at Decary Field in Biddeford next Wednesday as Kittery meets the host Decary in the second leg of the tournament.

Kittery York Ronnie Voltz Kittery Field Voltz Don Voltz Smith Kevin Haggerty Rod Marston Voilz Deca Field Biddeford Decary Wells-Ogun

Bass Fishing Derby Begins in Kennebunk July 22

The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce announce the first Bass Fishing Derby in the Kennebunk area running July 22 through August 17. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit replacing Dutch Elm trees. prizes awarded weekly to male female and under 14 categories with grand prizes at tourney end. Tickets available at local info centers, Lions Club members, or merchants.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Kennebunkport Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Lion Dora’s Dock Square Kennebunkport Fiske Drug Store Lions Club Port Lobster Co Shackford and Gooch Libby's Hardware Kennebunk Shop N’ Save Riley’s Friendly Store

Maine Potatoes Central to Northern Maine Economy

Northern Maine relies on potato farming for economic stability as government official John Schnittker urged continued aid at the Potato Blossom Festival. The event drew attention across Kennebunk and Kennebunkport with weighing stations listed for fish and other details in separate notices.

Fort Fairfield Maine John A. Schnittker Schnittker

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