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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1969

Page

6

Nixon Visits Ballpark as Orioles Defeat Senators 2-0

President Nixon attended a Robert F. Kennedy Stadium game with family and watched the Washington Senators fall 2-0 to the Baltimore Orioles. Dave McNally tossed a two-hitter for his 10th win as Baltimore extended its winning streak to seven. Several AL and NL games followed with Red Sox, Yankees, Twins, and Cubs wins highlighting a busy baseball night.

Associated Press Richard Nixon Washington Senators Robert F. Kennedy Julie David Eisenhower Senators Baltimore Orioles Mr. Nixon Root Bob Short Democratic National Committee Ted Williams Nixon Boston Red Sox Cleveland New York Yankees Detroit Minnesota California Chicago White Sox Seattle Kansas City Oakland Cincinnati San Francisco New York Mets Philadelphia St. Louis

Mets Squeak By Indians In Sandlot Opener

Tourists invade Hikers Heaven as the Mets edge the Indians 5 to 4 in the Lidott Sandlot League opener at St. Louis Field. Mike Labonte Phil Labbe and Scot Cochrane produced the early three run burst while Reed Caouette answered with timely hits for the Indians. Marc Laroche sealed the win with key third base plays and Lasantos’ slow roller ended it. The Mets meet the Red Sox Juniors next Tuesday at 6 with more schedule details to come.

Biddefords St. Louis Field Mets Indians Mike Labonte Phil Labbe Scot Cochrane Reed Caouettes Labonte Caouette Marc Laroche Lasantos Red Sox Paul “Butch” Chenard

Long Trail hikers wary of gondola near Mt Mansfield

In Stowe Vermont the Mt Mansfield Corp opened a 2.2 million lift complex near Mt Mansfield base drawing summer use. The Green Mountain Club, with 1500 members, fears the gondola could intrude near the Long Trail as botanists study arctic plants at the summit. Bob Rice, GMC trustee, notes the gondola proximity to sensitive alpine areas and the potential impact on the trail.

Stowe Green Mountains Mt. Mansfield Corp Mt. Mansfield Green Mountain Club Vermont Bob Rice GMC Robert Williams Sepp Ruschp Rice

Saco Driver Tops Arundel Field In Point Standings

Dick Emmons of Saco leads the Arundel Maire Speedway points in the C class with 66, while Ken Seeger of Wisconsin tops the Sportsman division at 75. Bruce Elder and Maurice Tweedy battle for third as action includes the Powder Puff Derby and a full nine-race card. Nearby, officials report efforts to balance preservation with crowds at a gondola site amid worries over ski expansion and future crowds.

Arundel Arundel Maire Dick Emmons Saco Ken Seeger Wiscasset Emmons Maurice Tweedy Bruce Elder Westbrook Elder Benny Myers Cumberland Tweedy Malcolm Graffam Art Varney al Graffam Paul Rondeau Bud Sawyer Buxton Cliff Leach Gorham Seeger Ray Jansen Biddeford Ben Greely Poland Jansen Greely Dave Gutter Buster Grover Jim Garry South Paris al Hammonds Will Begin Bill Baily Brad Joseph Unity Betty Begin

Culp Guides Red Sox Back to Win Path at Fenway

Ray Culp pitched a brilliant two hitter to push Boston toward a winning mood, defeating Cleveland 3 0 as the Red Sox begin a week long homestand versus the New York Yankees. Culp fanned eight, walked one, and improved to 10 5 with the win, while Carl Yastrzemski blasted a 19th homer and Tony Conigliaro and George Thomas added key hits in a late surge.

Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Culp Lou Klimehock Lee Mave Detroit Earl Wilson Jerry Kenney Yankees Minnesota Dick Woodson California Twins Oakland Jim Frego‘si White Sox Seattle Bob Locker Gerry MccNorthey Carlos May Bill Melon Sox McNortney Pilots Boston Boston Red Sox Ray Culp New York Yankees Fenway Park Indians Cleveland Lee Maye Aiisus Dick Ellsworth George Thomas Dick Schofield Thomas Dick Williams Tony Conigliaro

Westbrook Defeats Cowen-Davis 5 1 In Saco Showdown

Manchester Post of Westbrook beat Owen-Davis Legion of Saco 5 to 1 at Memorial Field. Jay Merritt allowed four hits, struck out six, and did not walk. Don Lauzier delivered a booming triple for St Louis High. Westbrook scored in the third, added three more, and held Saco at bay.

Owen-Davis Legion Saco Manchester Post Westbrook Jay Merritt Memorial Field Merritt St. Louis High Don Lauzier Chute Manchester

Basketball Loops To Form At Clifford Park

Grammar school basketball leagues and junior high and senior leagues will start soon at Clifford Park in Biddeford. Signups occur next week at the park, with senior players also able to register at Memorial Field with Bob Cote. Girls may join the Girls’ Senior league at the park next week. The Arts and Craft program already lists 102 names and will run Monday to Friday with age groups 5–6 through 13 and up. Programs run 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, with enrollment days starting at 9 am each day.

Clifford Park Biddeford Memorial Field Bob Cote

Pacers Sign Duke Guard Dave Golden

The Indiana Pacers announce the signing of guard Dave Golden from Duke University. The 6 foot 1 inch guard averaged 8.7 points per game for the Blue Devils last season.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Dave Golden Duke University Golden Blue Devils

Arizona State Tops Tulsa In Rematch For Fourth Straight Tourney Win

ASU builds on 11 3 win last night to beat Tulsa 4-1 in a rematch of a Wednesday night 11-3 setback. Lerrin LaGrow shuttled innings while Sun Devils' offense, led by Harper and Stickles, delivers decisive rallies in the nationals. Tulsa advances to finals after bye in the third day of the tournament.

Harper Duross McNabb R. Laskey Caddigan D. Laskey McLeod Kalagis Yerxa Gourdouras Madore Boissonneault Brady Martin Campbell Nadeau Norton Quentin Fournier Arizona State Plummer Tulsa Kerry Sun Devils Dalzel Stickles Land Grenier DeFrancesco New York Blunt University Bolduc Lerrin LaGrow Kang Texas Fi- Martin Bobby Winkles Ry R. Lasey Vis

Arizona State Tulsa Meet In Title Tilt

Arizona State and Tulsa advance to the finals of the 23rd NCAA College World Series in Omaha after each winning through the losers bracket. The final tilt pits the Sun Devils against the Hurricane for the championship.

Arizona State Tulsa Omaha Neb

McNally Hurls Two-Hitter In Orioles 2-0 Win Over Washington

Dave McNally of Baltimore pitched a two hitter for his 10th win as the Orioles defeated Washington 2-0. Art Shamsky of the Mets had a big day with two singles and two homers, driving in three in a 6-5 Mets win over Philadelphia. Spring training for the U S ski team was canceled due to heat at Snoqualmie Pass, with Rene Moser noting the decision by team and coaches.

Associated Press Dave McNally Orioles Baltimore Washington Art Shamsky Mets New York Philadelphia Seattle U.S Snoqualmie Pass Here Rene Moser Alpental

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