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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1969

Page

6

Pinson and Williams Lift Cardinals and Cubs to Narrow Wins

Vada Pinson extended his hitting streak to 19 games with a fourth inning single and later delivered the deciding hit and a crucial defensive play in the St. Louis 2-1 win over San Diego. Billy Williams added a fourth inning single and the Cubs used a late 10th inning rally to defeat San Francisco 4-3, as Willie Stargell and Matty Alou share NL hitting streaks with Pinson.

Associated Press Vada Pinson Billy Williams Pinson St. Louis Cardinals San Diego Williams Skein Chicago Cubs San Francisco Houston New York Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal Cincinnati Chicago Oakland Boston California Washington Seattle Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Minnesota Cleveland John Lipin Javier Dick Kelley RBI Taylor Juan Marichal Willie Smith Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett Cubs Wrigley Field Giants Willie McCovey Bill Hands Willie Mays Ron Santo McCovey

Turtle wins Gilford Purse at Rockingham Park

Salem New Hampshire. Mertel's Turtle with $22.80 triumphs the $5,000 Gilford Purse at Rockingham Park run six furlongs in 1:11 2-5. Foxboro Massachusetts. Pick pays $12 wins the $2,400 feature mile at Bay State Raceway in 2:05 3-

Salem N.H Mertel Rockingham Park Foxboro Mass Bay State Raceway

Mets Push Toward Pennant With Youthful Rally

New York Mets, once laughed at for futility, gain confidence under Gil Hodges and Johnny Murphy. Led by Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman, they won 11 straight from May 28, turning from fourth to second in the East and believing a World Series pursuit is possible for the next decade. Ed Charles notes the shift from a losing image to a winning mindset as the team embraces a youthful core.

Associated Press NEW York Gil Hodges Shea Stadium New York Mets Mets Hodges Chicago Jerry Koosman Tom Seaver Baseall Met Casey Stengel Cleon Jones Wes Westrum Westrum Washington Johnny Murphy Tailenders Murphy Gil Houston San Diego Ed Chalves Median Seaver

Four Plaques Added To Baseball Hall Of Fame

In Cooperstown four new plaques join the Baseball Hall of Fame: Stan Coveleski Waite Hoyt Roy Campanella and Stan Musial. Fans gathered at Cooper Park and Doubleday Field as Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn introduced the inductees. Campanella spoke from a wheelchair reflecting on his career while Musial recalled his boyhood in Donora Pa and battles with Campanella. The Twins beat the Astros 7 2 in a rain halted game.

Cooperstown N.Y Baseball Hall of Fame Stan Coveleski Waite Hoyt Roy Campanella Stan Musial Cooper Park Doubleday Field Minnesota Twins Houston Astros Frank Quilici Tony Oliva Graig Nettles Bowie Kuhn Campanella Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Donora Babe Ruth Dodgers Campy Brooklyn Coveleski Shamokin Holt New York Yankees Hall of

Fame as collective achievement of all who helped

He said fame is not arrival through one man’s talents but the result of everyone he met along the way. “This is the achievement of all that I have ever dreamed of.”

Scarborough Race Results First to Seventh Divisions

Race results from Scarborough show seven divisions with multiple horses and payouts. Notable winners include Motor Spy in division one, Uncle Buzz in division two, Could Be Great in division three, To Bargain in division four, The Old Look in division five, Merry Buck in division six, and Mr T B in division seven with times ranging from 1 01.4 to 1 51.1 and various quinela and double pools recorded. Also listed are other contenders, scratch notes, and pool totals.

Scarborough Motor Spy Pasquarelli Credon Daddy Pops Deboise Cefilly Odoritzi Projectile Prince Nemo Mary Ruth S Celtic Jewel Uncle Buzz Santamaria Speedy Royal Shaffer Recoledger Eddieson Broward V Jenkins Fromal Poker Party Steineman Dunman Moriarty Petit Palais Marty M Georia Lee Corvus Prince Paddy Inela Quinela Pool Merry Buck Zook Mercury Madness Mr. Duncan Tejada Trunda Pae Spunk Irate Fleet Sumit Star Mr. T. B Gabriele Chuckabub Sullivan Baby Owl Peaceful T

Monday Hibert's versus Rays rained out

League schedule shows Hibert's against Rays canceled by rain on Monday with rainouts and other games postponed. Tuesday features S A Credit Union versus St. Jean's. Wednesday pairs Ray's A G against Bond's versus He. Friday has Marcotte's versus S A Credit Union. Officials will publish re schedule details later.

Hibert’s Ray's S. A. Credit Union St. Jean's A. G

Play Resumes In Biddeford Sandlot League

Biddeford Sandlot League resumes with the Mets facing the Indians in the opener of the second half. Indians seek first win while Mets aim to extend a winning streak after clinching the first half title. Thursday features Red Sox vs Mets at 6. Players should arrive at St. Louis Field by 5:45.

Biddeford Mets Indians Red Sox St. Louis Field

There Are 92 Classifieds in Want Ads. Why Not Use One

A short promotional item urges readers to place classified advertisements to reach customers, noting the large number of existing want ads and suggesting practical benefits of listing goods or services. The notice conveys a concise sales pitch aiming to boost ad revenue.

Patriots Trim Middie Linebackers, Eyes on Starters

AMHERST Mass AP Only two men remain in the running for the starting middie linebacker job after coach Clive Rush cut Ray lig and Ed tz from the Boston Patriots Monday. Jim Cheyunski and Ron Caveness are the remaining middle linebackers, with Caveness a four year veteran acquired in a trade with Houston. Also cut were tackle Jim Boudreau running back Bryan Magnuson and defensive back van punter.

Amherst Mass Middie Boston Patriots Clive Rush Ray Lig Edtz Jim Cheyunski Ron Caveness Ince Cheyunski Caveness Houston Oilers Patriots Jim Boudreau American Football League Bryan Magnuson Byron Op Van

Famechon Retains World Featherweight Title In Sydney

In Sydney John Famechon of Australia outpointed Fighting Harada of Japan to retain the world featherweight title. The bout featured Nakane of Japan defeating Al Diaz of the Philippines on points, with Nakane at 118% and Diaz at 117%.

Tokyo Yoshio Nakane Japan al Diaz Philippines Sydney Australia Johnny Famechon Fighting Harada Famechon

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