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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1969

Page

3

Ed Herrmann’s Tag Ends Oakland Tie in 14

A wild doubleheader sees Ed Herrmann struck by a foul ball and knocked out of the game as Oakland pushes past Minnesota 3-2 in 14 innings. Reggie Jackson’s baserunning misstep briefly stuns the crowd, but Ted Kubiak’s grounder leads to a force play and the A’s win. Major league results from both leagues follow, including White Sox and Orioles wins and Seattle’s doubleheader split.

Associated Press Reggie Jackson Ed Herrmann Jackson Oakland Minnesota Herrmann Chicago Bill Voss Betes Athletics White Sox California Baltimore Cleveland Washington Detroit Seattle Kansas City New York Boston Atlanta San Francisco New York Mets St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati Montreal Houston San Diego Sal Bando Danny Cater Cesar Tovar John Roseboro Leo Cardenas Ted Kubiak Jim Hunter Kubiak Bert Campaneris Sandy Alomar

Women's Event Set At Local Lanes In Biddeford

The women's Twin City challengers bowling rolloff is set for tomorrow at 6 30 P M at 20th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford The event aims to award the Twin City diadem to the top two bowlers Mrs Madeleine Adams and Mrs Lorraine Foss qualified in the first rolloff last month The second rolloff will decide two more qualifiers for the ladies crown with a final rolloff next Saturday six challengers will compete for the fall crown over a 10 game route and entries remain open until rolloff time

Twin City 20Th Century Franklin’ Street Biddeford Madeleine Adams Lorraine Foss

Weather delays Red Sox-Yankees game in Boston rainout

A heavy rain halted Boston's game after a 4-0 Yankee lead due to Joe Pepitone's grand slam. The one hour and fourteen minute delay prompted rescheduling for a separate admission contest, while Nagy prepared to face New York again. Pepitone and Clarke hurt the most as the blast was wiped from the record. 30,000 fans endured the postponement.

Boston Boston Red Sox Red Sox Yankees Joe Pepitone Pepitone New York Mike Nagy Nagy Plate Hank Soar Horace Clarke Jerry Kenney Bobby Murcer Dick Williams Fritz Peterson Jim Lonborg Mel Stottlemyre

Surfers Meet At Wells For State Titles

The Second Maine Open Surfing Championships begin today in Wells under East Coast Surfing Association rules and run through tomorrow. Heats start at 7 30 a m each day with entry fees managed by Surfer Crow Surf Shop Ogunquit. Cont est chairman Steve Watson leads 3 A and 4 A divisions open with top finishers winning a free lobster dinner at Barnacle Billys. Notables attending include Mike Doyle Duke Kahnamoku contest winner, Don Hanson surfboard manufacturer, Warren Bolster Surf boards Australia, and Sam Gorto Don Surfboards, all 4 A class surfers from Florida.

Wells East Coast Surfing Association Surfer Crow Surf Shop Ogunquit Steve Watson Barnacle Billy's Mike Doyle Hawaii Don Hanson Warren Bolster Surfboards Australia Sam Gornto Don Surfboards Florida

Don Marcotte Nets Second Handicap Victory at Century Lanes

Don Marcotte won a second consecutive handicap event at Century Lanes Biddeford rolling 624 and edging Lee Morin by one pin with Morin at 623 aided by 75 handicap pins Herve Paul placed third with 615 and 45 bonus pins Other scores included D Raybine 506 S Ledoux 571 J Fleurent 553 L LaCourse 547 C Martel 546 and M Letellier 528 next week s event set for rhythm Friday at 7 30

Bob Marcotte Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford Marcotte Lee Morin Herve Paul

Swift wins Mattapan Purse at Suffolk Downs by three lengths

Johnathan Swift defeated favored Grand Fashion by three lengths in the $4,400 Mattapan Purse at Suffolk Downs attended by 9,175 fans. Rome Express garnered a $2.60 payoff in the five furlong feature at Green Mountain Park in Pownal, Vermont, finishing in 1:03.

Boston Johnathan Swift Grand Fashion Suffolk Downs Pownal Rome Express Green Mountain Park

Little League East and West clash in scattered listings

A dense schedule shows East Biddeford and West Point Pepperell leagues facing cities like St. Louis at New York and San Francisco at Atlanta with two games. later night matchups include Pittsburgh at Chicago and Los Angeles at Atlanta. The roster lists players such as Hebert, Libby, Bedard, Emond, Montpas, and Boucher, with varied results and multiple games reported Friday and Sunday across multiple venues including Boston, Chicago, California, and Detroit.

St. Louis New York San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles Cincinnati Montreal Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Diego Houston Decary Little League Hebert Blpani L. Robert Frank Libby Boston Eecets Fred Libby R. Berril Washington D. Gendron M. Fortier Cleveland D. Baillargeron M. Bedard Oakland C. Waddell Minnesota Bedard Seattle TM Gaudette Kansas City California R. O'Neil Detroit Baltimore D. Montpas J. Parenteau D. Boucher D. Cadorette M. Boissonneault Charette Perry Hunter Wynne Cal Wnia Messersmith Messersmith 2-5), Night Emond Nelson Tattle Brabender Emond Shellenback Etroit Lolich Robert Montpas Chellar Frankleveland Williams Stottlemyre Waddell Libby Beri Peterson Lonborg Berril Nagy Berril Washington Cne Seri Ant Denes Rosier Neault Therrien Renee oSee Calif Nij Fleurant Associated Press Bissonnette W. L. Pet R. Cote Fontaine Sia 'Gagnon Couture Wena Jariz Phila Caron Gagne Mathieus Naii Butler San Fran Ana IR. Dyer iCyr Tony Potvin Sears Osteen Begin Gagnon Incinnati Culver W. P. Pepperel Reed Chi Rbi Ago Jenkins Mahaney Dagesse Pepin Cyr Cote SB Caron W. P. Peperell Butler's

Major League Leaders Associated Press Stats Summary

American leaders highlight Ca reer at bat totals and Rob inson in batting. Blair leads runs and hits for Baltimore while Robinson posts strong marks in Runs Batted In. Carew and Blair top doubles, McAuliffe and Hall pace triples, Jackson and Petrocelli lead home runs. Stolen bases show Harper and Campaneris atop. Pitching notes include McNally and Lolich with top records, while Culp and McDowell claim strikeout totals. National League leaders show Alou and Covey atop batting and runs, Banks and McCovey lead RBIs, M Alou and Tolan excel in hits, and Brock and Wills shine in steals alongside top pitchers Holtzman and Stone.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota F. Robinson Baltimore Blair Killebrew Powell McAuliffe Detriot J. Hall New York Hogan Seattle R. Jackson Oakland Petrocelli Boston Harper Campaneris M. Alou Pittsburgh McCovey San Francisco Bench Cincinnati Wynn Houston Kessinger Chicago Banks Tolan

Mike Andrews Placed Hand In Cast For Several Days

Boston AP reports Red Sox second baseman Mike Andrews, sidelined since a May 30 pitch to the right hand, will wear a cast for several days. X-rays show no fracture but pain prevents swinging.

Boston Mike Andrews Boston Red Sox Andrews Red Sox

Major League Stars Shine in Seattle and Chicago Wins

Tommy Davis and Pi Lots each delivered three singles and two doubles as Seattle split a doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox. Paul Edmondson of the White Sox pitched a two hitter in his major league debut as Chicago defeated California 9 to 1.

Paul Edmondson White Sox Edmondson Luis Apararicio Luis Tiant Baltimore Duke Sims Cleveland Orioles Paul Blair Brooks Robinson Don Buford Senators Detroit Brant Alyea Oyler Seattle Kansas City Associated Press Tommy Davis Pilots Chicago White Sox Chicago California

Little Big League Play To Start In Biddeford

Biddeford officials set a summer Little Big League schedule at Memorial Field with games from June 23 through July 31 featuring Giants Mets Red Sox Indians and more. Rosters include captains Mike Madoré Ray Montambeau Jere Crowley Charles Voccia and others, with girls softball and Minor League rosters announced and play times on weekdays and weekends.

Biddeford Memorial Field Giants Mets Red Indians Red Sox India Gian Giant Mike Madore Mike Marchand Carl Whelan Roger Bourgeault Billy Girard Roland Boutin Denise Casteau Marc Gace C. Mouzas Danny Naeau Ray Montambeau Ave Marchand Steve Whelan John Cote Mike Viger Carl Lemieux Danny and Travers Jere Crowley Richard Letellier Marcel Petrin Marc St. Ours Richard Huot Paquette Serge Ruel Bruce Paquette Dave Gariepie Michael Bouffard Charles Voccia Billy Zuke Dennis Salvas Don Clark Mark Faucher Richard Berthiaume Thomas Cardinals Mary Danis Joanne Montembeau Nancy Valliere Luce Boucher Lorraine Demarais Janet Descoteaux Brenda Bouffard Janice Petit Danielle Tremblay Nicole Tremblay Jo-Ann Rejy Ann Voccia Debbie Roy Anne Lemieux Brenda Lavigne Edith Turcotte Frances Ruel Diane Lachance Joanne Loranger Carmen Courtois Debbie Mc‘Keown Pat Viger Denise Cadorette Carol Lamontagne Celeste Deshaies Joanne Viger Susan Langevin Debbie Mininni Diane Roy Carla Nadeau North Stars Shawntier Steven Voccia Scott Stales James Rousseau Norman Blair Brian Labreque Jimmy Travers Rusty Gagne David Lachance Brian Huot Chris Cantara Patrick Girard Phili Deshaies John Pothier Mar Soulard Guy Gagnon Kevin Jacques Donald Cote Dale Robinson Jimmy Bergeron David Gadbois Bobby Zuke Timmy Potvin Joe Lauzier Richard Walton Markobinson Jim Travers Chris Robinson Dan Gadbois Keith Ja Bill Thompson Claude Leclaire Leven Bouffard Jim Mininni Bernier Roland Farley May Field Biddeford

Boxing results from Berlin Milan and San Antonio card

Fights last night report three outcomes. Oscar Bonavena stopped Wilhelm de Homburg in Berlin. Carmelo Bossi outpointed Edwin Ack in Milan. Genaro Soto and Chango Carmona fought to a draw in San Antonio.

Associated Press Berlin Oscar Bonavena Buenos Aires Wilhelm de Homburg Germany Milan Italy Carmelo Bossi Edwin “Fight”ack Dutch Antilles San Antonio Tex Genaro Soto Puerto Rico Chango Carmona Mexico City Drew

Baseball Stat Snippet From 1960s Box Score

The brief lines list team records and strikeouts. Baldschun of Atlanta and San Diego posted 6-1 records with .857, Singer of Los Angeles tallied 116 strikeouts, Gibson of St. Louis 112.

Atlanta Baldschun San Diego Singer Los Angeles Gibson St. Louis

Arizona State Wins NCAA Baseball Title Over Tulsa

Arizona State captured its third NCAA baseball championship in five years by routing Tulsa 10-1 in Omaha. Sun Devils exploded early, tagging starter Steve Rogers for 10 hits and 10 runs through six innings, with key blasts from Billy Cotton and John Dolinsek.

Omaha Neb Arizona State Tulsa NCAA Sun Devils Bobby Gene Shell Oklahoma State Texas Steve Rogers Billy Cotton John Dolinsek Larry Gura Winkles

Team Uses Daily Practice to Spark Tournament Start

The coach and players describe a slow tournament start then daily practice and wind sprints that boosted energy and performance. The reflection highlights effort, improvement, and renewed motivation as competition continued.

Red Sox Sign Miller and Signings Pace Early Draft

The Red Sox rapidly inked Rick Miller after he led Michigan State in batting, joining Pittsfield in Class A Eastern League duties. The club has signed seven of its regular draft choices and top three of the secondary picks as a busy signing spree continues. Forevers First driven by Art Wilsey Jr. won the feature race at Hinsdale Raceway, pacing the mile in 2:06.4.

Boston Boston Red Sox Red Sox Rick Miller Big Ten Michigan State Miller Pittsfield Hinsdale N.H Forevers First Art Wilsey Jr Hinsdale Raceway

We Go Anywhere In York County Fast Low Cost Service

A York County based service promises rapid, affordable transportation or delivery options. It emphasizes versatile reach across the county with low pricing and quick response times for residents and businesses seeking prompt transport or errand service.

York County

Biddeford Pool Co Swims Up Display Pool Offer

An advertisement from Biddeford Pool Co listing above ground and in ground swimming pools, chemicals, accessories, complete pool service, and a display pool with contact details at Lid Street Biddeford Pool plus telephone number 282 3558.

Biddeford Pool CO Biddeford Pool

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