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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1967

Page

6

Palmer in pursuit as amateur Fleckman leads Open

Arnold Palmer, the Latrobe millionaire, pursues victory after amateur Marty Fleckman shoots 67 to grab a two stroke lead in the U S Open at Baltusrol. The field includes Gary Player Chi Chi Rodriguez and Jack Nicklaus as rain-delayed play reshapes the standings.

Springfield N.J Arnold Palmer Marty Fleckman Palmer Latrobe Kel Nagle Australia Dave Marr Dutch Harrison Gardner Dickinson George Archer Jack Nicklaus Ben Hogan Fleckman Byron Nelson

Bryce Roberts Turns Pro at Blue Point Golf Course

Bryce Roberts, newly named administrator and golf pro at the Blue Point Course in Scarborough, begins offering lessons. A lifelong golfer since age 13, he earned second in a Maine State Schoolboy event and tied for second in a French championship during his time in France. He previously served as assistant pro and manager at an Army course near Paris, with top local finishes in golf.

Bryce Roberts Blue Point Scarborough Roberts Maine Paris France Ken Bowdoin College

Wynn Homers Trio to Lead Astros Past Giants

Jim Wynn became the first Astro to homer three times in one game as Houston defeated San Francisco 6 2 in the dome. Wynn hit solo shots in the fifth sixth and eighth scoring his 14th of the season. Eddie Mathews praised the feat while Mike Cuellar earned the win.

Associated Press Jim Wynn Houston Astrodome Wynn Eddie Mathews Astrodome Houston San Francisco Gene Mauch Philadelphia Jim Brewer Don Sutton Chicago Los Angeles Cubs Mike Cuellar Joe Adcock Ebbetts Field Mathews Hall Rich Allen Gene Oliver Pirates Donn Clendenon Blass Phils Gary Sutherland Clay Dalrymple Brewer Sutton Ferguson Jenkins Wes Parker Ron Hunt

Cote Announces Varied Events At May Field

Biddeford's May Street Memorial Field superintendent Robert Cote outlines summer programs for youths and adults. A morning baseball league reports at 9:30 Monday for boys with no age limit, an all ages girls softball starts at 10, and an evening basketball league for high school boys and others at 6:30. League sizes depend on registrations as Cote adds new recreational equipment and facilities.

Robert Cote Biddeford May Street Memorial Field Cote St. Louis High School Memorial Field

Chicago to Build 50 Million Sports Complex Near Loop

A privately financed project led by Arthur C. Allyn plans a 50 million sports complex on 50 acres near Dearborn Street rail yard, with a 46000 seat baseball park a 15000 seat arena and a 60000 capacity football soccer stadium expected for 1971 or 1972. The plan envisions Cubs Bears Bulls usage and includes converting Comiskey Park into research centers with up to 11000 parking spaces.

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Eighth Grade Field Day Winners Listed

Winners in the eighth grade field day at Thornton Academy were announced. Events include 440 yard dash with Jim Devo na taking first, Low hurdles won by Jim Devona, and Relay 880 yards won by Brian Gerry and teammates. Other winners include Bri an Gerry in broad jump and Ronnie Desilva in high jump.

Thornton Academy Burns School David Edgecomb Ronnie Desilva Mett Coito Jim de Vona Edgecomb Dennis Gaines Andy Stickney Brian Gerry Thornton Academy Field Jim Devona Paul Gerardi Marc Breton Jerome Keezer David Dinsmore Orame! Thomas Randy Foran Larry la Marre Donald Tarr Gary Tapley Clayton Darepoj Brian Reay Peter Nason Larry Dawson Matt Coito

Astros face Braves in Houston opener after trading deadline

Wade Blasingame joins Atlanta as Houston visits Houston for a three game series opening tonight. Three deals completed before the deadline include Jim King moving from Washington to Chicago for Ed Stroud. California Angels acquire Woody Held and Roger Repoz in separate trades. Jack Sanford involved in one deal with an unnamed Triple A player. Raymond, 30, from St Jean Quebec, struggled this season with four losses after a 7 5 mark with the 1966 Astros.

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Robinson Calls Orioles Jealous Envy Hits Orioles Slump

Big Frank Robinson says the Orioles are envious as Kansas City rallied late to beat Baltimore 6-5 in 11 innings on Reggie Jackson's single. Mantle homered for the Yankees as Minnesota, Boston and others won. Detroit fell as Killebrew and Versalles sparked late inning rallies.

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Astros star Jim Wynn hits three homers in Dome win

Jim Wynn slugged three solo home runs, the first in the Astrodome, to power Houston past San Francisco 6-2 as Mel Stottlemyre and the Yankees shut out Washington 2-0.

Associated Press Jim Wynn Astros Astrodome Houston San Francisco Mel Stottlemyre Yankees New York Washington

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