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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1967

Page

7

Big Argentine Boxer Set For Expo Battle

Hugo Roberto Petrauskis, born in Argentina to Lithuanian roots, steps into American rings for a six round semifinal at Expo Building. The 6-8, 240 pound rookie faces veteran Charley Polito of Springfield, Mass., in a make or break tilt on Thursday night. Top billing features Jimmy McDermott of Holyoke and Portland versus Joe Spencer of New York City.

Portland Hugo Roberto Petrauskis Charley Polito Bringfield Mass Exposition Building Roberto Charley Polite Springfield Jimmy McDermott Holyoke Joe Spencer New York City McDermott

Gorham State Opens Abstract Art Exhibit

Gorham State College launched a summer art display of 61 abstract pieces by three contemporary Dutch artists. The exhibit includes lithographs, intaglios, gouaches and runs from Monday through August 30. Antwoo ee Spencer seeks 15 wins in 16 fights with 10 knockouts near Okrcoke North Carolina.

Gorham Gorham State College Antwoo Spencer Pirate Uts Okrcoke N.C

Patrauskis Debuts in American Ring With Notable Hit

Patrauskis lands a tremendous blow in his American pro debut after 11 amateur bouts in Buenos Aires and 18 months training in a New York gym. His long left jab impresses as he targets Irish Al Kivlin in a coming bout and lines up Dan ny Heath and Hoyt Davis as part of a New England contingent. In the four round opener Tony Lempron meets Ernie Langvin amid the action.

Patrauskis Buenos Aires New York al Kivlin Cambridge Mass Famirio Morales New York City New England Danny Heath Lowell Hoyt Davis Holyoke Tony Lempron Westbrook Ernie Langvin

Pro Golfers Seek Control Of Tour In Split Over Power

In Cleveland the players and the PGA argued over tour governance with tour professionals led by Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Bill Casper pressing for a seven point reform and the right to schedule events television contracts and staff. PGA officials maintain most players stay but refuse some requests while stressing costs are not the main issue.

Cleveland Professional Golfers Association PGA Bob Creasy Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Bill Casper Denver Max Elbin Washington, D.C Gardner Dickinson Dickinson Palm Beach Gardens Fla Creasy Tour Elbin

Kennebunk Babe Ruth Hosts Saco Vikings Tonight at 6

Local Kennebunk Babe Ruth team invites Saco Vikings to Kennebunk High School field for a 6 pm game. Weekend events include a Richard Lewin stag party at Webhannet Clubhouse and a Kennebunk Junior High eighth graders social at Narragansett Hotel. Weather noted: one-four inch rain from Saturday night storm.

Burns Jean Emerson Jeanne Devona Julia Welch Margaret Caou Kennebunk Saco Vikings Kennebunk High School Webhannet Fletcher Street Richard Lewin Donne Pierce George Wentworth Owen Wentworth Kenne Bunk Narragansett Kennebunk Beach Bardford Ames Romeo la. Prade Holden Mass Frank Stevens Gendron Lane Catherine Base High Street Webber Hospital Biddeford James Sylvester Concord N.H Elliot. Freeman Kennebunkport Wells Water District

Matson Will Focus on Shot Put at Bakersfield AAU Meet

Texas A M star Randy Matson will concentrate on the shot put at the National AAU meet in Bakersfield California this Friday leaving discus for later. He aims for a 70 foot 0 inch throw to cement his mark and believes the two events interfere with each other. He may still compete in discus this year but plans to drop it next year to pursue Olympic gold in the shot.

College Station Tex Randy Matson Texas A&m Bakersfield Calif Matson Randy Texas Los Angeles Albuquerque

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

The Associated Press lists top American and National League leaders by categories including batting runs and RBIs. Notable names include Frank Robinson and Harmon Killebrew leading in various AL stats, and Henry Aaron, Roberto Clemente, and Willie Mays among NL leaders.

Associated Press F. Robinson Balt Kaline Det Tovar Minn Killebrew Clemanne Pitt Cepeda Aaron Brock Houst Clemente Bietheal R. Allen Phil Phillips Chic Williams Vain Cin Gonzalez Wynn St.l Queen Lemaster Atl Marichal S.F Cuellar

Ecuador Upsets United States in Davis Cup Tie

In Guayaquil Ecuador shocks the U S 3 1 as Francisco Guzman defeats Arthur Ashe in five sets and Cliff Richey holds a fading U S hopes. Ecuador earns a spot in the interzone semifinals to face the Europe zone winner.

Guayaquil Ecuador U.S George MacCall Cliff Richey Arthur Ashe United States Ashe Richmond Francisco Guzman Pain Russia Richey San Angelo Tex Guzman Miguel Olvera Brazil Olvera Clark Graebner Beachwood Ohio Marty Riessen Evanston, Jr Mexico

Saco Rebekah Past Leaders Attend Supper

A Past Noble Grands Association meeting of Saco Rebekah Lodge was held at Miss Adilepha McKeen's summer cottage. President Mrs. Aldie Palmer led the business with greetings from Ruth Rebekah Lodge in Tucson, Ariz. The next meeting is set for July 19 at Mrs. Nancy Rumery's Granite Point cottage.

Ocean Park Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Adilepha McKeen Aldie Palmer Beulah Curtis Ruth Rebekah Lodge Tuscon Ariz Nancy Rumery Granite Point Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Madeline Brackett Mertie Meserve Ethel Day Norman McAuley Lucy Durgin Louise Sanborn Herberta Harriman Betty Hill Phyllis Vining Georgianna Harriman Linette Martin Eleanor

Former Mental Patient Charged With Murder in New Milford

In New Milford Connecticut a mental patient on leave from a hospital is charged with murdering Bertrand LaVoie 45 manager of a Danbury drive in theater. James B OBrien 41 a patient at West Haven VA Hospital was arrested outside LaVoie's home Saturday police said the two men were neighbors but strangers.

New Milford LaVoie O'Brien

New Steps At Beach Church For Washington Ave Methodist

Trustees meet to estimate cement and brick steps with wrought iron railing for Washington Avenue Methodist Church OLD ORCHARD BEACH. Mrs Eliza beth Garland has collected funds and welcomes further donations. Project includes church lawn driveway parking supervised by Hope Circle. Also notes silver uses in medicine and industry.

Old Orchard Beach Washington Avenue Methodist Church Elizabeth Garland Walter Freeman Ted Fowler John Tibbetts John White Carleton Cole Hope Circle

All About Pets: Ducks as Households and Care Tips

A column advises on keeping a duck as a pet with space and water, warns against urban confinement, and outlines safe swimming setups and water maintenance to prevent disease. It includes Q and A on dogs in heat, canaries, hay fever, piglets, pigeons, goldfish, white mice, and identifying a cat’s breed.

Humane Society E.W

Slaying Details Emerge in LaVoie Case

Police say O'Brien drove to LaVoie's home and fired twice with a 30 caliber rifle as LaVoie mowed the lawn, striking him in the head and wrist. Investigators continue to pursue motive and witness accounts.

Tive O'Brien LaVoie

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