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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1968

Page

6

Hansen's unassisted triple play shocks Indians setback

Ron Hansen of Washington pulled off the first unassisted triple play in the majors in 41 years as Cleveland lost 10-1 to the Senators after an early, costly sequence. Sam McDowell earned his 11th win for Cleveland, as Detroit and Baltimore won easily in the pennant race lull.

Associated Press Ron Hansen Washington Cleveland Indians Hansen Indians Senators Cleveland al Dark Detroit Tigers Baltimore Detroit Earl Wilson New York Yankees Orioles Boston Tigers Oakland Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs San Francisco St. Louis New York Mets Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston Anta Jose Cardenal Maye Cardinal Sam McDowell Wilson Dick McAuliffe

All-Stars Count On Aerial Attack Against Packers

The College All-Stars, 16-point underdogs, bring a potent passing outlook to the 35th All-Star game at Soldier Field against Green Bay. Norm Van Brocklin debuts as coach with QBs Gary Beban and Greg Landry, aiming to sustain a productive air attack led by Haven Moses, Bobby Wallace, Dennis Homan, Earl McCullough, and Charlie Sanders.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Collegians Packers All-Stars Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles Norm van Brocklin Minnesota Viking Gary Beban Ucla Greg Landry Massachusetts Wisconsin Ron Vanderkelen Michigan State Jim Ninowski Lions Beban van Brocklin Landry

Morin Wins Special Roll-Off at Local Lanes

Gil Morin of the Twisters won the four string handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford with 468. Frank Picton, also of the Twisters, was runner up with 462 and Al Paulhus of the Loudmouths finished third with 460. Morin earned 24 bonus pins with high single honors of 120 in the first and 122 by Leo Michaud in the second.

Gil Morin Twisters Biddeford Frank Picton al Paulhus Loudmouths Morin Picton Paulhus Leo Paul Michaud Paul Hus Michaud Godrich Martin

Celtics edge Royals in Clifford Park Hoop League game

Celtics beat Royals 72 to 60 with Landry 13 and Fleurant 59 leading for Clifford Park hoop action. Also includes junior league results Bull vs Riots and notes from Boston Patriots signing Whit Canale and a Vermont horse race recap at Green Mountain Park.

Celtics Landry Cantara Hubert Ready Mailman Fleurantals Agreste Montpas Arnez Ribaudo Bon Dutremble Royals Descoteaux Haines Crowley Ren. Ouellette Reg. Ouellette Lemieux Anton G. Ribaudo K. Ribaudo Tanguay Bull Dogs Doucette Pownal Green Mountain Park

Biddeford Football Coach Dave Redmond Rumored to Resign

Rumors say Biddeford High School football coach Dave Redmond submitted his resignation letter but officials could not confirm. Redmond, in three championship seasons, is unavailable for comment as a verbatim board session is planned to address the situation.

Biddeford Dave Redmond Redmond

Patriots Rookies Rally For 22 7 Win In Lowell

In Lowell Massachusetts the Boston Patriots rookies beat the Lowell Giants 22 to 7 as Tom Sherman threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns. Gamble, McDonald and Tucker contributed scoring plays while injuries limited several players and Holovak criticized the ball movement.

Lowell Mass Boston Patriots Lowell Giants Mike Holvey Holovak Pats Ete Smith John Barrett Giants Tom Sherman R.C. Gamble Bob Tucker Burl Wood Art McMahon Gamble Sherman Gerry McDonald Patriots Aaron

Butler's Cyr Leads Little League Win Over Roy and Perreault

In a slate of Little League East action, Roy and Perreault fall 9 to 7 as Butler's players including Mahaney and Zuke drive in runs. Zuke hits a homer and gathers three RBIs, while Mahaney notches six strikeouts on the mound.

H Petrin Marchand M. Labonte Gosselin Gagnon Perreault Gauthier Tadeschi J. Cote D. Labonte Lonsdale Hatch Waives Roy Butler Zuke Dubois Mailman Butlers Blais Lessard Mahaney Marchan Labonte Winome Pitrot Mahaney Itcher Aybine Dineen

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

American League standings show Detroit leading with 64 wins and 39 losses, Baltimore 56-45, and Cleveland 58-47 amid chase for top spots. Tuesday results include Baltimore 6 Boston 3 and Detroit 5 New York 0.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Oakland California Minnesota New York Chicago Washington Nee SPTS Coalt New York Union Printers

Gibson, Cardinals blank Mets as he wins 12th in row

Bob Gibson fired a five hitter and struck out eight to pace the St. Louis Cardinals past the New York Mets 7-1 for his 12th straight victory. Donn Clendenon had four hits for Pittsburgh in a 5-4 win over Atlanta completing a Pirates doubleheader sweep.

Associated Press Bob Gibson Cardinals St. Louis New York Mets Donn Clendenon Pirates Atlanta Pittsburgh

Boxing results from San Antonio and Beaumont card

The Associated Press reports last night’s boxing results. Jose Luis Valdovines, 125 from Mexico, defeated Tony Parker, 120 of Phoenix, by knockout in the ninth round. In Beaumont, Paul Patin, 168¾ of Port Arthur beat Alonzo Harris, 175 of Oklahoma City on points.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Jose Luis Valdovines Mexico Tony Parker Phoenix Ariz Beaumont Paul Patin Port Arthur Alonzo Harris Oklahoma City Okla

Richey to Enter 88th U.S. National Tennis Championship

Nancy Richey, the top ranked American woman, will compete in the 88th U.S. National Tennis Championships at Longwood from August 16 to 25. Also entered are Brazilian Davis Cup players Jose Edison Mandarino and Carlos Fernandez.

Brookline Mass Nancy Richey U.S Longwood Jose Edison Mandarino Carlos Fernandez

Golfing Clan Predicts Big Win For Palmer

The AP notes Arnold Palmer is favored as the 65th Western Open begins at Olympia Fields near Chicago. Weiskopf leads money list with 137,061. Jack Nicklaus and Julius Boros also high hopes. the field features a 130000 prize list and a 26000 top payout amid a yardage rich course and classic era names.

Chicago Arnold Palmer Arnie Tom Weiskopf Jack Nicklaus Olympia Fields Walter Hagen Bobby Ones Tommy Armour Lawson Little Julius Boros Hedl Jerry Barber Weiskopf San Diego Billy Casper

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Ranked leaders from MLB include batting leaders like Oliva and Alou with high averages, and power hitters such as F Howard and Brock. Pitching leaders show McLain and Tiant with most decisions and strikeouts, while other stats list Santo, Rose, and McCovey among top hitters.

Oak Oliva Minn McAuliffe Det White N.Y Harrelson Bost F. Howard Wash Uhlaender Bando R. Smith B. Robinson Balt Fregosi Calif Stroud McCraw W. Horton Campaneris Cardenal Cleve McLain Tiant McDowell M. Alou Pitt Rose Cin Santo Chic A Rose Brock St McCovey S.F A. Allen Phil Wille Brock St.l Aber- Snathy Kline Marichal Oan Singer L.A

Maine Governor Leads Benefit Baseball Game for Jimmy Fund

Governor Kenneth M. Curtis 37 will lead a Maine team against the Winthrop Lions Club in a Thursday evening benefit baseball game to raise about 10,000 for the Jimmy Fund. The funds will be presented by the governor during Maine Day ceremonies Sunday at Fenway Park.

Augusta Maine Kenneth M. Curtis Winthrop Lions Club Jimmy Fund Fenway Park Quebec City Old Orchard Beach Montmorency Quebec Danny Aube United States Johnny Regan Beauport George Lachance Fred Derocher Rolland Lelievre Fred W. Derocher Jacue F. W. Derocher Peewee Incorporated Derocher U.S.A Lelievre

Smashers Lead Midget League With Two Wins In Saco Opener

In Saco recreation action at Sweetser School the Smashers swept two games to rise to 6-1, beating the Rinky-Dinks 55-45 and the Bombers 56-39. D. Yarborough paced the Smashers with 17 in the rematch, while Curlew and Paquette contributed solid defense to hold the Bombers scoreless in the third quarter.

Saco Recreation Sweetser School Smashers Rinky - Dinks Bombers Rinky- Dinks Dionne Mondor Petit Rick Dion Croteau Roy Compagna Butland Perrin Underwood Paquette Curlew Rinky-Dinks D. Yarborough D. Dionne J. Dion R. Dion Barden

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