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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1969

Page

6

Robinson Drives Orioles Past White Sox in 5-2 Win

Frank Robinson powered the Orioles with a sixth inning RBI single and an eighth inning blast, driving in two insurance runs and scoring the tying run on a relay overthrown throw. Baltimore topped Chicago 5-2 as Weaver lauded Robinson for doing it all this season.

Associated Press Earl Weaver Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Orioles Chicago White Sox Cleveland Innesota Oakland Boston Detroit Kansas City Washington California Seattle New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Pittsburgh Atlanta Houston St. Louis Los Angeles New York Mets Philadelphia San Diego San Francisco Montreal Frank Weaver Oriole Robinson Chicago Paul Blair Boog Powell Baltimore Powell Walt Williams Bobby Knoop Ken Suarez Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Reggie Jackson Lew Krausse Jim Lonborg Joe Sparma Norm Cash Dick McAuliffe Tigers Frank Howard Bernie Allen Roger Meees Gene Brabender Mares Yankees Ile Pilots Tommy Harper Mel Stottlemyre

European light title held as Carrasco defeats Velazquez

In Madrid Pedro Carrasco edged Miguel Velazquez to retain the European light title. The bout was contested as Carrasco outpointed Velazquez over 15 rounds in a Spain versus Spain clash. A separate WBA card in Fort Worth had Willie Warren beating Jose Gabino on a ten round decision. In Vermont, Cranky Franky won the feature race at Green Mountain Park in muddy conditions, clocking 14 5 for five furlongs.

Madrid Pedro _— Carrasco Spain Miguel Velazquez Carrasco Fort Worth Tex Willie Warren Corpus Christi Jose Gabino Mexico Pownal Franky Green Mountain Park

Scarborough Downs Official Entries and Race Schedule

The program lists entries and post times for races One through Twelve at Scarborough Downs. Notable horses include Forgetful, Small Star, Weave Wil, Prim Robin, Adios Silver, Don Gallon, By Far, Irish Pete, Ritzy Bill, Hasty Buck, Hurricane Joanne, Lancer Moraka, Scotch Aplenty, and Master Egypt across pacing and trotting events with purses ranging from 650 to 1500 dollars. Numerous trainers and jockeys are named, with post time set at 4:30 for Race One.

Scarborough Downs Dale W. Ross J. O'Connor R. Smith Weave R. Stratton Prim Robin R. Bartlett Adios Silver J. Winters Dell Pride R. Barbeau Calumet Wil Jo. Hogan Counsel Dew A. Langille Jr Jeff R. May Jon Jet S. Hamilton Widower Brown J. Hogan Gusty Storm R. Tilbert Conestoga Mike D. May J. J Starr L. Norton D. Richards Don Gallon F. A. Smith J .D. Salley Peter Wood F. Parker Johnny Gallon B. Smith Speedy A. Nason Jerseytown K. Stewart Otecas E. Tracy G. Maroun Camden Majesty R. Maker Maryann Moraka T. Wing Mikie Dillon G. Reed I. Foster Cheta N A.langille Jr Big Frost R. Barrieau Heetar Daree Dattarean

Softball Week Preview Bouts Deck Softball League

The upcoming week lists Rochambeau facing Diamond National at Memorial Field and Allied Chemical meeting Components at West Memorial. Green Wave challenges Lamarre's Tree at Memorial Field while Rochambeau and Components clash at Memorial Field on midweek days. Pitchers Doyon Na deau Hubert Nan tel Cartier Raymond Belanger Sevigny and others posted varied records. The text also mentions exotic items and a race with a $600 prize.

Green Wave Diamond National Rochambeau Club Lamarre’s Tree Allied Chemical ee _Components Rochambeau Memorial Field Allie Chemical Components West Memorial Field Allied Chemical Diamond National Zoo Memorial Eld Pitchers Doyon Nadeau Diamond Natinal Hubert Nantel L. Bouthillette Martin Lamarre Tree Desmarins Cartier Raymond Belanger Sevigny Dupras Rocray

Eagles Beat The Heat And The Panthers In Exhibition

St Louis fought through heat to beat Waterville 28 21 in a spring training football exhibition at Alumni Field. Key plays included Ragen's seven yard TD catch from Perreault and Cote's second half score. Waterville led 15 14 at halftime on Roy and Beck TDs with Beck adding the extra point.

St. Louis Waterville High School Panthers Eagles Jena Eagle Singal Perreault Lalicows Waterville Mike Roy Doug Beck Beck Eagle Don Cote Carl Parisien Marc Nadeau

Orioles sign 20-year slugger Swasey from Portland Twilight League

A 20-year-old slugger who hit 484 in last summer's Portland Twilight League has been signed by the Baltimore Orioles. Brian Swasey, a shortstop, will join Aberdeen in the Class A Northern League today.

Portland Maine Baltimore Orioles Brian Swasey Aberdeen S.D

Oxford Driver Wins Arundel 25-Lap Race

Bob Greely of Oxford won the Sportsmen's Class at Arundel Speedway in a 25-lap feature, finishing six car lengths ahead as Dick Wolstenhulme of Windham blew an engine in the 19th lap. Bill Bailey and Ken Seegar chased early, with Ray Jansen and Bruce Elder also top contenders. Elder won the Class C 20-lap event, his first of the season, with Bruce Jordan and Maurice Tweedie finishing behind.

Arundel Bob Greely Oxford Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Bill Bailey Wolstenhulme Ken Seegar Unity Ray Jansen Bidde Bruce Elder Wetbrook Elder Bruce Jordan South Portland Maurice Tweedie Saco

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Note

Highlights from both leagues include carew and Blair leading the chase in batting. Key figures: Robinson and Fairly strong showings by Banks, McCovey, May, and a mix of top pitchers like McNally and Holtzman.

Carew Minnesota F. Robinson Baltimore Blair Killebrew Powell F. Howard Washington Hogan Seattle Petrocelli Boston R. Jackson Oakland Campaneris McNally Lyle McDowell Cleveland Culp M. Alou Pittsburgh McCovey San Francisco Wynn Houston Kessinger Chicago Banks

Miss Diane Boisvert Omitted From Biddeford High Grad List

Miss Diane Boisvert of 3 Bald Ave Biddeford was left out of the Biddeford High School class of 1969 graduation list published in Wednesday Page Journal issue.

Diane Boisvert Bald Ave Biddeford Journal

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