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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1969

Page

6

All-Star Game Postponed Nixon Will Miss Pitch

McLain Washington intends to throw the ceremonial first pitch in the postponed All-Star game but President Nixon will not attend. A late afternoon Washington storm forced the postponement to 1:45 p.m. EDT today weather permitting. Vice President Agnew stands in for Nixon while Apollo 11 splashdown is set for Thursday.

Washington Denny McLain Nixon Pacific Agnew McLain NBC Detroit Ball Park

All Star Game Postponement Tests Daytime Dream

McLain plans to pitch as 45,000 fans and NBC expect a daytime game amid rain delays. Banks and Mays celebrate potential daytime play while Kuhn weighs postponement options, recalling past weather disruptions and the AL NL homer-happy lineups led by Jackson and Howard.

Philadelphia Boston McLain Steve Carlton Oakland Reggie Jackson Washington Frank Howard Jackson Howard

Rains Halt 100th Baseball Birth Celebration in DC

A White House reception for Nixon preceded a 100th anniversary baseball event that drew 45,000 expected fans before a sudden thunderstorm drenched the crowd. VIPs and dignitaries sought shelter at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium as play was postponed to Wednesday. Joe DiMaggio and Bow Kuhn were among those present, with officials urging evacuation to the armory as tents risked collapse.

Washington Nixon White House Ball Park Pacific Capitol Hill Armory D.C. Armory Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio Bowie Kuhn

Softball Loop Quehrt 438 v8 Lamarres 0206031-12

In a baseball style box score, Curtis tops with 4 RBIs while Soucy adds 4 and Sevigny 2 as Cote leads with multiple hits. Daigle 15 hits and Daigle earned the win with Raymond recording the loss in a high‑scoring game. Umpires Tardif Tremblay.

Lamarres Curtis Soucy Sevigny R. Cote Berthiaume Cote Re Curtis N. Cote Milne Raymond Button Lamarre Daile Daigle Allied Chemical Wormwood Ab Arel Cantara Moneau Styles Pinard Man Simkowitz Dupras Allied Diamond Nationa Lamarre Eea al Martin Cantara N Ner Ras U. Goulet D. Cartier Rochambeau

Downs At A Glance Race Entries and Participants

The listing shows nightly show results and horse names with owners trainers and jockeys across nine races. Notable entries include Hill Rod Brandy Florence Leslie Strathroyal Tiger Weir Clear and Mercury Madness Hello Jolly Miss Ham Bone St Tropez Ojo Avenue Faircap Piano Pie and More Scope.

Post Time Hill Rod Gabriele S. S. Brandy Ventor Tuller ‘Tipride Florence Leslie Zook Officer Strathroyal Tiger Weir Steineman Miss Sarah Cooper Marty M Steineman Bobal Knowles Windy T Susan’s Boy Jan - Equi Marshman John Smith Zook Projectile Steineman Broward Pasquarelli J. J Cooper Mr. E. G Pasquarell Misty White Allan Amy W King of Rose Brent Road Fromal la Fea Shaffer Coosaw Kookeroo Tuller Select Circle Naco Mercury Madness Froma Ed Bea Allan Michael H Strong Winard Hello Jolly Miss Ham Bone St. Tropez Cooper Moon Romance Walker Ojo Avenue Noble Persian Cosa Struss Merry Buck Caltlo King Peacheff Little Rouge McCracken Chuckabub Steineman Fanney Nash Cooper Roman Charlie Tooley Chiapetta Social Salonga Rose Mary D Pichette Faircap Shaffer Tejada Fairview Lass Walker Tacho Red Oak Buck Crossfire Knowles Sunset Isle Craycraft Fire and Sword Kelly Lanero Tobin Tom Lack Chiapetta Sun Froma! Great Dane Gabriele Badnik Pencheff

Race Results Scarborough First through Ninth $900 Cards

Horse racing results from Scarborough meet listing winners, riders, times, payouts, and attendance. Notable horses include Southern Gal Pasquaredil Vera Kole and Daring Damzel with multiple payouts. quinela pools high at $7,676 and overall handle $91,446 with attendance 1,276.

Scarborough Southern Gal Pasquaredil Glenn Baribaui Mamas Devil Gabrele Ais Han Ginreed Rosie Lavandin Sage Falls View Pasquarelli Peaceful T Strong Hickory Lass Cute Baby Big Jody Manitou Ground Copper Goya Hastley Robbie Fame Burra Royce Periodical Vera Kole Steineman Humphreys Mr. T. B Gabriele Miss Kandahar Shurick Georgia Lee Daring Damzel Citacount Sullivan Espalaris Goulay Goulay Kissmissdisc Flying Jim Symra Marshman Handsome Cadet Walker Tiger Royal Quinela Quinela Pool Handle

Major League Leaders Halfway Through Season

A snapshot of top performers across batting, fielding and pitching. Carew and Oliva of Minnesota lead batting averages, with Blair and Oliva star hitters for runs and hits. Jackson key for RBIs and home runs, while Harper and Campaneris pace steals. McNally and Lolich headline the pitching leaders with strong win totals and ERAs.

Carew Minnesota R. Smith Boston Oliva R. Jackson Oakland Blair Baltimore Killebrew Powell F. Howard Washington

Cheeseburgers and Beer Bonus Claim by Atkins

SAN DIEGO AP Two cheeseburgers and eight beers form Doug Atkins bonus for signing his first pro football contract. The 6-foot defensive end, 39 in May, discusses OJ Simpson and retirement risk while aiming to play one more season with the New Orleans Saints.

SAN Diego Doug Atkins New Orleans Saints Atkins O.J. Simpson California Cleveland Browns Tennessee NFL Associated Press

Jimmie Lou Tops Rockingham Park Feature

Jimmie Lou won the featured six furlong race at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire on Tuesday, finishing in 1 11 and 2 5 seconds and earning $6.40.

Salem N.H Jimmie Lou Rockingham Park

New England skiers join U S Alpine squad for Australia trip

Four New England skiers are among ten U S National Alpine Training Squad members set to travel to Australia from August 1 to 20 for four international point races. The group includes Rick Chafee of Rutland Vermont Bob Cochran of Richmond Vermont and Terry and Tyler Palmer of Kearsarge New Hampshire.

Denver Colo New England U.S Australia New

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