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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1968

Page

6

Orioles Beat Tiant and Wilhelm Back in Doubleheader

The Orioles defeated Tiant 1-0 behind Dave McNally to tighten the AL race as Cleveland’s ace took the loss. Wilhelm set a major‑league record with his 907th pitching appearance, but Oakland were swept by the Sox 1-0, 2-1. Detroit fell to Washington 6-3, Minnesota pounded California 12-1, and St. Louis beat Philadelphia 3-1 in the NL.

Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Oakland Athletics Orioles A's Luis Tiant Cleveland In Wilhelm A’s Sox Tiant Indians Detroit Tigers Tigers Washington Baltimore Cleveland Boston New York Minnesota California St. Louis Philadelphia Atlanta New York Mets Houston Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Jim Nash White Sox Tommy John Rick Monday Bert Campaneris

Drysdale loses 1-0 as Wilson hurls brilliant duel

Don Drysdale forced a run in the fifth when Denis Menke and Bob Aspromonte loaded the bases and Drysdale hit by a pitch to Wilson. The Dodgers ace allowed three early hits, struck out the side in the ninth, but Houston prevailed 1-0. Wilson improved to 8-11 with the win, Drysdale falls to 12-7. The night also saw St Louis beat Philadelphia 3-1, Atlanta top New York 3-2 in 10, Chicago blank San Francisco 2-0, and Oakland sweeping Chicago 1-0 and 2-1.

Associated Press Los Angeles Don Wilson Dodgers Don Drysdale Wilson Houston Astros Dodger Drysdale Houston St. Louis Philadelphia Atlanta New York Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Oakland Chicago White Sox Washington Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota California Boston Denis Menke Bob Aspromonte Sia Jes Rowland Oy Wilson Enke Rusty Staub Iron Man Joe McGinnity Tory Mets Deron Johnson Mike Lum Bob Johnson Ed Charles Jerry Buchek Bud Harrelson Ron Santo Giants Gaylord Perry Ken Holtzman Holtzman Perry Billy Williams Santo

Trevino Opens Minnesota Golf Classic as Favorite

U S Open champion Lee Trevino heads the field at the Minnesota Golf Classic in St Paul where Weiskopf’s wife hails from. Trevino, citing sponsor obligations and a need for rest, joins 14 money winners in a bid for $100,000 prize. Terry Dill leads pro-am with 65, while Weiskopf and Schree’s team claim top foursome prize.

ST. Paul Trevino Ae Trevino Terry Dill

Owen-Davis edges Martin's in tense Little League showdown

Owen-Davis defeats Martin's 29 to 3 in a rough Little League clash. Key players include Underwood and Caddigan for Owen-Davis while D. Laskey earns the win and Boudreau takes the loss as umpires Hunt calls the plate.

Saco Owen-Davis Saco-Biddeford Saco Hardware Martin's Shaw's Golden Rooster Underwood És Mailman Caddigan Boissonneault Yerxa K. Brady J. Brady B. Laskey Duross Harper Winston E. En Kerry Boudreau B. Es Cad S. McNabb J. eNabb Gourdouros Boissonneault Brady Caddigan Locke B. Stickles Mondor St. McNabb Owen Davis Martin D. Laskey Dazzel Plummer D’ Laskey Hunt

Cuban Boxer Legra Stops Winston for Featherweight Title Split

Cuban born fighter Jose Legra, based in Madrid, defeated Wales’s Howard Winstone by stoppage in the fifth round at Coney Beach Open Air Stadium to claim a share of the world featherweight championship. Referee Harry Gibbs stopped the bout for a bad cut over Winstone’s left eye. Legra, 25, hails from Cuba and expressed confidence he is the best in the world.

Porthcawl Wales Jose Legra Howard Winstone Madrid Spain Winston Coney Beach Open Air Stadium Harry Gibbs Legra Raul Rojas San Pedro Calif Universal Recognias Rojas World Boxing Association Britain Europe Mexico Orient Winstone

Baseball Standings and Results from the Week

American League and National League standings shown with team records and percentages. Baltimore and Cleveland split results, Washington and Detroit games, Minnesota overwhelming California, and Chicago, New York, Oakland all listed with schedule notes. Tonight’s matchups include Detroit at Washington and New York at Cleveland among others.

Associated Press L. Pet. G Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Oakland California Minnesota New York Chicago Washington

Beach Little Town League Becomes Low-Scoring Affair

Fern Park edges Lessards Real Estate 8 to 7 in a two-team little league game. Key players include Aube and Golojuch for Fern Park with multiple RBIs and steals, while Lessards Real Estate rally with timely hits and late-inning pressure. Pitchers fade as Golojuch works 3 2 3 innings and Le Houllier 0 in 113? Aube earns win. Duquette 3? Brown 8, Soby 15, Golojuch 5.

Cote Fern Park Lessards Real Estate W. Valliere Duquette le Houllier Boudreau RBI Duuette Lemire Timmins Lever Gagnon W. Valliere Boyer SB Aube Dupuis Larry Lachance

Religious Denomination Counts in the United States

The largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, has about 1.11 million members. Approximately 45.5 million Roman Catholics live in the United States.

The Southern Baptist Convention United States

Winstone and Legra Shine in Featherweight Buzz Across Europe

Porthcawl reports Legra with 125 percent Spain and Howard Winstone earning 125 percent in a world featherweight recognition run. Alvin Lewis of Detroit stopped Eduardo Corletti in Rome as Europe and Mexico scene stirs. In Las Vegas Gerald Pate from Boston knocked out Joe Hopkins of Salt Lake City.

Porthcawl Wales Jose ‘Legra Spain Howard Winstone Legra Europe Mexico Corea Alvin Lewis Detroit Eduardo Corletti Rome Las Vegas Nev Gerald Pate Boston Joe Hopkins Salt Lake City Utah

Decary II To Play Tonight Decary field game postponed

A Little League tourney game between Decary and Kittery, set for last night, will be played tonight at Decary Field at 5 30. Last evening’s start was postponed due to weather.

Decary Kittery Decary Field

Red Sox Hope Day Off Benefits Star Yastrzemski

The Boston Red Sox gain a rare off day to rest stars including Carl Yastrzemski who battles a sore left wrist. Joe Foy would replace him in left if the rainout at New York is replayed. Dick Williams shifts pitching as Culp and Lonborg rotate amid a long stretch ahead. The club returns to Fenway to host Baltimore after a Washington trip.

Boston Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Gekeeners New York Joe Foy Washington Petrocelli Dick Elsworth Stedl Gary Bell Senators Jim Lonborg Dick Williams Culp New Yor Red Sox Fenway Park Baltimore Orioles

Clifford Park Hoop League Bulldogs Beat Rams 47 42

In Clifford Park action the Bulldogs edge the Rams 47 to 42. Game notes show top scorers Ouellette 7 and Crowley 6 for the Bulldogs while Anton 2, Cosgrove 6, and Brock 4 lead the Rams. Officials and time kept by the scoreboard as fans noted period scores. The page also mentions Catholic school enrollment and a historical note on honey use.

Rams Anton Cosgrove Miniutt Poura Brock Vells Bulldogs

Gordy Paul Shuts Out Northern York in Babe Ruth Game

Sanford pitcher Gordy Paul blanked Northern York All-Stars 1-0 in a pitching duel with Andy Drapeau. Paul walked one, Lou Caras doubled, and Marty Lavasseur scored the decisive run on an outfield error in the sixth. Drapeau struck out 12 and allowed four hits. Bouit's injury ended his season. Sanford meets Augusta next, while Northern York faces Brunswick-Lennox loser at 12:30 p.m.

Brunswick Sanford Gordy Paul Northern York All-Stars Andy Drapeau Paul Mike Bouthot Lou Caras Drapeau Marty Lavasseur al Pike Biddeford Braves Augusta Northern York

Herve Paul Defends Lead in Bowling Handicap

Herve Paul will defend his lead in the 12th weekly handicap rolloff for bowlers under 108 average at 20th Century Lanes tomorrow at 7 pm. The event uses a five-game format with open entry until rolloff time. Possible entrants include Lee Morin Henry Neault Bob Cote Maurice Redison De Daudier Chet Kimball Joe Clark John Mareiko Leroy Kalex Earl Goodwin Jerry Fleurant Charlie Martel.

Herve Paul Lee Morin Henry Neault Bob Cote Maurice Redison de Daudier Chet Kimball Joe Clark John Mareiko Leroy Kalex Earl Goodwin Jerry Fleurant Charlie Martel

Vancouver boxer Richie Sue knocks out rival in Portland bout

In Vancouver Washington, Richmondie Sue, 130 pounds from Portland Oregon, defeated Marcelo Cid, 130 pounds of Mexico City, with a knockout in the advertised match.

Vancouver Wash Richie Sue Portland Ore Marcelo Cid Mexico City

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