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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1969

Page

7

Slumping Curtis Leads All Star Benefit Softball Game

Gov Kenneth M Curtis battles a batting slump as his Jimmy Fund All Stars face Sheriff Dutremble's York County team at Memorial Field Biddeford. Proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund during State of Maine Day at Fenway Park August 9 as Curtis stars and local officials join in a bid to reach a $25,000 goal.

Kenneth M. Curtis Jimmy Fund Biddeford Dick’’ Dutremle York County Curtis Stars Lewiston Waterville All - Stars Winthrop Lions Club O'd Town Roland Langlais Sanford Pate Curtis Norm Rock Moulton Paul “the Hawk" Reno Babe Dutremble O'd Democrat Club Ron “Sticky Fingers Ayotte Ted “Earleeve” Gaulin Roger “Moneybags” Nadeau O'd Neil Rolde Kermit Lipez Pete Bradford Walter Corey Linwood Augusta Millionaires State of Maine Fenway Park Charles Sharpe Cumberland County Jimmy Fund Committee

Photo Canvas prints and new frames boost home decor

Photography trends move toward larger mixed image groupings and eye level displays. UniPhoto Dynamics debuts Color Canvas prints in sizes from 5x7 to 30x40, using a canvas texture and new frame designs. TransBrite enlargements and metal plaque mounts offer added display options for diplomas and awards. Hinsdale Raceway notes Shadydale Hostess winning a $1,200 mile pace at Hinsdale Raceway.

Irving Desforap New York UniPhoto Dynamics Farmingdale N.Y UniPhoto Pto Hinsdale, N.H Shadydale Hostess Hinsdale Raceway

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights From The League

National League East leaders Chicago and New York hold firm as St. Louis and Pittsburgh trail, with Atlanta and San Francisco leading the West race. Tuesday results include Houston at New York rain, San Francisco over Chicago, and St. Louis routing San Diego. today’s heavy baseball slate features interleague matchups and twin bills under rain threats.

Associated Press W.L. Pet Chicago New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal Atlanta San Fran Cincinnati Houston San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles Oday Wilson Dierker Koosman Gentry Pappas Stone Jackson Champion Twinight Osteen Blasge Perry Selma Niekro Gibson Waslewski Maloney Chico Baltimore Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Seattle Kansas City California Peterson Hunter Siebert Messersmith Moore Segui McNally

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Performances

Summary of top players by category including batting leaders Carew and Blair, runs by Jackson and Robinson, RBIs led by Killebrew, doubles by Carew and Oliva, home runs by Jackson and Howard, stolen bases led by Mes Campaneris and Kelly, and pitching leaders McNally Lolich McDowell with records and strikeout totals.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota R. Smith Boston R. Jackson Oakland F. Robinson Baltimore Killebrew Powell Blair Oliva F. Howard Wash Minneso Mes Seattle Campaneris Land Kelly Jones City McNally Lolich Detroit McDowell Cleveland

Russell Reported Retiring from Celtics

NEW YORK (RP) Bill Russell, star player coach of the world champion Boston Celtics, said he is retiring. He cited loss of competitive urge and vowed to pursue golf, planning to become the “hittest 6 9” left handed golfer. Russell hinted his one remaining contract year will be honored.

New York Bill Russell Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Sports Illustrated Russell

Million Dollar Putt Looms Over Greens

The Westchester PGA event offers a $250000 purse with $50000 to the winner as Arnold Palmer and a star field tee off at Westchester Country Club. Dave Hill leads the money list alongside Sam Snead while Bob Jones era greats and international players contend for a potential million dollar pay day in coming years.

Harrison N.Y Westchester Fred Corcoran Lars Corcoran Professional Golfers Association Tour Harry Cooper Arnold Palmer Palmer Westchester Country Club Deanes Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus Orville Moody George Archer New Aaron Jacklin Gary Player A Eee Charles of Ewala Balding Canada Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Bruce Crampton Brice Devlin Australia Wthge Westchester County Hospi

Baseball Standings and Player Stats Summary

The data lists leaders in runs and hits with top names Santo McCovey Alou and Kessinger. It notes home run leaders McCovey and L May with St Louis and Cincinnati. Stolen bases show Brock and Bonds. Pitching leaders Moose Seaver and strikeout leaders Jenkins and Gibson with 9 decisions noted.

B. Williams Chicago Tolan Cincinnati McCovey San Francisco L. May Brock St. Louis Bonds Moose Pittsburgh Seaver New York Jenkins Gibson

Bostonian 2nd Wins Six-Furlong Feature at Rockingham Park

Salem New Hampshire reports Bostonian 2nd secured the six furlong feature at Rockingham Park on Tuesday with a time of 1 minute 13 1 5 seconds. The event drew racing fans and highlighted the track in a brisk afternoon program.

Salem, N.H Bostonian Rockingham Park

Ricketts Drives In Three In Cards Win Over Padres

Reserve catcher Dave Ricketts started for the Cardinals for just the fourth time since 1967 and knocked in three runs with two singles and a sacrifice fly in St. Louis's 10-4 victory over San Diego. Jim Merritt pitched the Reds past the Expos with his fifth complete game, a 4-2 win, as the staff totaled eight complete games.

Associated Press Dave Ricketts Cards St. Louis San Diego Jim Merritt Reds Expos Cincinnati

New England Public Links Title Chosen at Triggs Memorial

Providence AP Jack McConachie of the Fair beats out Helmer Peterson and Joe Wootee to win the 36 hole New England Public Links Championship at Triggs Memorial after rain halted play. McConachie shot 71 on Monday, Peterson 72, with Stanley Park of New Britain taking team honors with 625.

Providence Jack McConachie the Fair Joe Wootee Inridgeport Conn New England Public Links Golf Association McConachie Conachie Helmer Peterson Bruce Golf Club Greenwich Stanley Park New Britain

Nixon Arrives in New Delhi Amid Indian Political Turmoil

AP reports President Nixon lands in New Delhi as India endures a period of political uncertainty with three heads of state since Husain’s death. He will meet Prime Minister Gandhi for two hours in the Presidential Palace and visit Rajghat before proceeding to Pakistan.

New Delhi Nixon India Zakir Husain V.V. Giri Congress Party Reme Court Mohammed Hidayatullah Hidayatullah Indira Gandhi Dwarka Gandhi Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Pakistan Mohammed A— Khan Pril Lahore Government House West Pakistan Mohammed Musa Ayub Khan Musa Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan U.S Ixon New Ihi

Fashions In The News Highlights Shaped Shirts For Fall

The piece notes men may need waist measurements with new torso shirts like Excello’s bib front, as necks and sleeves set the baseline. It cites Kayser Roth executive Jay Raab and designer John Weitz, predicting weight conscious trim, bold colors, and curved cuffs for fall.

Excello Jay Raab Philadelphia Kayser-Roth John Weitz Roth

New England welterweight title bout rained out again

Three 10 round boxing matches were postponed for a second straight night in North Adams. The event was to feature Al Romano of North Adams, the New England welterweight champion, against Juan Ramos of New York.

North Adams Mass al Romano New England Juan Ramos New York

New Hampshire Open Champion Barkhouse Opens Secure Victory

Paul Barkhouse of Happy Valley Golf Club in Lynn Mass won the New Hampshire Open at Manchester Country Club two stroke better over par. He shot 75 Tuesday to pair with a five under par 65 Monday for a three stroke victory.

Manchester, N.H Paul Barkhouse Happy Valley Golf Club Lynn Mass Barkhouse Manchester Country Club

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