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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1968
Page
6
Reds reliever George Culver no hit Philadelphia for a 6-1 win completing a two game sweep after Cincinnati won 7-6 in the opener. Culver, 9-9, labored in the seventh then finished with three strikeouts and cried after the victory as teammates celebrated.
Philadelphia players led by Gary Ballman and Tom Woodeshick walked out over salaries as 49-plus others and a uniformed athlete joined the protest. Coach Kuharich said Ballman’s demand could not be met while Woodeshick remained noncommittal. Don Horn also reported for army duty, leaving Packers to trim roster to 60 by Wednesday.
Poisson, Plourde, Huot and teammates for Saco Rangers faced Lavigne, Drapeau, Petrin and the Biddeford Braves in a 8 to 3 final. Brennick led Rangers with 3 hits while Maur ice, Tippins and Wojcik each had two. Rossignol earned the win over Mistos in a pitching duel.
The Tigers stumble toward the pennant as Detroit loses ground after a 7-2 setback to the Yankees behind Verbanic and McDaniel. Boston sweeps Baltimore in a day-night doubleheader, keeping Orioles and Indians seven games back while Red Sox trail by eight. Other NL results include Culver no-hitter in a 7-4/6-1 sweep of Philadelphia and St. Louis upsetting New York, with Cincinnati, Houston, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco also winning.
In a day-night doubleheader the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 3 2 and 8 3 to close the gap on the Detroit Tigers in the AL pennant race. Jose Tartabull sparked the offense with key doubles and two runs in game one while Juan Pizarro and Culp combined for a strong mound effort. Carl Yastrzemski and Boog Powell homered in the late innings as the Red Sox strengthen their hopes in a tight race.
In Clifford Park action the Bulldogs defeat the Rams 37 to 30 after leading 5 13 25 37 to 4 12 20 30. Officials Doucette and Canra. Other items include Ebihara stopping Limin in Tokyo and Kesey knocking out Hernandez in Portland.
Bob Foster, reigning light heavyweight champion, eyes heavyweight bouts and big purses after a 22 second third round stoppage of Charlie Polite in Springfield. Foster, 179 pounds, hinted at fights with Joe Frazier or Jimmy Ellis for the heavyweight title, as 5,500 fans watched a $20,000 gate. Polite's record stands at 15-7-3 after the defeat.
The recap lists AL batting leaders with Money Oak and Oliva Minn atop, plus runs batted in, hits, doubles and stolen bases led by Harrelson Boston and Oak. Pitching decisions and strikeouts feature McLain and Tiant. NL batting shows Rose Pitt and Brock St L leading in runs and hits with McCovey S F highlighting home runs and RBIs.
George Culver of the Reds pitched the National League first 1968 no hitter as Cincinnati blanks Philadelphia 6 1 to complete a two night doubleheader sweep. Luis Aparicio had four hits and two RBIs including the tie breaking run in a 13th inning burst to lift the White Sox over Oakland 7 2.
The Saco Police Department beat Biddeford Police 14 to 7 in a Jimmy Fund charity game at Fieldon. Paul Carter of Saco hit the only home run. Total funds raised were 14 dollars for the Jimmy Fund.
A Biddeford Decary Little League meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night at St. Andre's Parish Hall after the baseball game. Officials request fathers and coaches of players as well as league officials to attend, with others interested in the league also welcome.
The record lists a 147 pound bout in New Orleans where Lag Pellegrinia defeated Canastota by decision over 10 rounds. The notation suggests a 147 pound weight class and a New Orleans venue with a judging outcome.
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