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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1968

Page

3

White Sox top Red Sox in 10-4 rally after Stephenson loss

Boston won the first game 6-3 as Jerry Stephenson struggled in his first start since May 9. The White Sox then exploded for six runs in the fifth inning of the nightcap to seal a 10-4 victory. Ken Harrelson drove in four over the two games, with Reggie Smith adding key blows.

Associated Press Jerry Stephenson Chicago White Sox Boston White Sox Stephenson Washington Oakland Baltimore California Cleveland Detroit New York Yankees Minnesota St. Louis Atlanta Houston Philadelphia New York Mets Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Ken Harrelson Reggie Smith Harrelson Manger Dick Williams Frank Howard Bernie al Chicago Boston Red Sox Jose Santiago Santiago Eddie Stanky Gary Peters Red Sox George Scott Elston Howard Ray Culp Scott Mike Andrews Joe Lahoud Carl Yastrzemski Howard Andrews Yaz Rico Petrocelli Smith Cubs Reds Adolfo Phillips Williams Johnny Bench Rusty Staub Mike Cuellar Jeff James Phillies Staub Cuellar Mike Shannon Bobby Tolan Cardinals Hank Aaron Braves

Major League Stars Batting and Pitching Highlights

Bobby Cox of the Yankees drove in four runs with a homer a triple and a single as New York beat Minnesota 11 to 6. Bob Bolin of the Giants pitched a four hitter in a 3 to 0 victory over Pittsburgh.

Len Washington Oakland Howard Allen Boog Powell Don Buford Dave Johnson Baltimore Dave McNally Moe Drabowsky Pete Richert California Bobby Cox Joe Pepitone Cox Pepitone Tony Oliva Twins Mel Stottlemyre Yankee Associated Press Yankees Bob Bolin Giants Pirates Lou Gehrig Willie Mays San Francisco Pittsburgh Mays Ty Cline Willie McCovey McCovey

Rural Treasure Wins Raynham Greyhound Derby Title

Rural Treasure won the Raynham International Greyhound Derby final at Raynham Mass in 0:37.92 on the three eighths of a mile dash. The race carried a $40,000 purse and Friday night result crowned the champion.

Raynham Mass

Lord Budd Wins Hinsdale Mile Pace in 2 07 3

Hinsdale New Hampshire AP reports Lord Budd captured the featured mile pace at Hinsdale Raceway on Friday night finishing in 2 07 3. The event highlighted a strong performance by the veteran pacer with a close finish over rivals as track officials tallied the time.

Hinsdale N.H Lord Budd Hinsdale Raceway

Red Sox split doubleheader with White Sox in Chicago

Boston calls Jose Santiago after a nightcap loss, as Gary Peters slated to start for Chicago. Culp earns his fourth win. Harrelson hits three in each game, boosting average to .311. Williams commends Stephenson for pitching all nine.

Westbrook Youth Signs With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed 19 of their 41 draft selections per Neil Mahoney. Signees include Harvard shortstop Jeff Grate from Miami and southpaw Blaine Young from Bishop Stange High School Fairhaven Mass. Grate No 20 to Winston Salem Jamestown. Young No 30 to Jamestown. Others include Curtis Suchan Allen Collins Frank Mannerino Mike Collins Richard Wicks Allen Truskowski. All report to Jamestown.

Boston Boston Red Sox Neil Mahoney Harvard Jeff Grate Miami Fla Blaine Young Bishop Stange High School Fairhaven Mass Grate Winston-Salem Young Jamestown Curtis Suchan Tampa Allen Collins Glendora Calif Frank Mannerino Oak Lawn Ill Mike Collins West Covina Richard Wicks Lake Charles Allen Truskowski Wayne, Mich

Elderly Ed Charles Revives Mets With Hitting Burst

Elderly Ed Charles, 35, veteran of the Mets, belted a double and a single driving in three in New York's 5-1 win over the Dodgers. Charles, hitting .303, fuels a late-season surge as the Mets climb toward the first division with 12 wins in 18 games and a sixteenth place outing.

Associated Press Ed Charles New York Mets Charles Mets New York Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Atlanta Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Washington Oakland Baltimore California Boston Florida Met Dick Selma al Jackson Cubs Billy Williams Reds Philadelphia Athletics

Frazier Ramos odds shift before Madison Square Garden bout

Heavyweight title odds swing as Manuel Ramos gains respect in advance of the MSG fight with Joe Frazier. Bookmakers have shifted from a heavy Frazier favorite to a more balanced view, with insiders warning Ramos can punch and surprise, 20-6-2 Ramos vs 20-0 Frazier.

New York Joe Frazier Mexico Manuel Ramos Madison Square Garden Catskill Mountains Frazier Ramos Gil Clancy Bobby Melnick George Parnassus Parnassus Los Angeles Clancy Emile Griffith Melnick James J. Woody Mexico City Woody

Red Sox Schedule Changes Expanded By TV Commitments

The Boston Red Sox announced multiple schedule shifts due to postponements and TV duties. June 29 against Cleveland at 2 15 PM, July 6 against Minnesota at 2 PM, July 29 against Baltimore at 1 30 PM, and August dates against California and Chicago feature makeups or suspensions with separate admissions for some games.

Philadelphia Houston Los Angeles New York San Francisco Pittsburgh Atlanta St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago W. L. Pet Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Oakland California Chicago i Washington Boston Milwaukee Boston Red Sox Ody

Beacons Lose 6-5 To Mustangs On Offside Call

Beacons fall 6-5 to Chicago Mustangs after an apparent tying goal by Tony Gulin is disallowed for offsides. Gulin tallied twice and assisted another, keeping the Beacons competitive in the NASL matchup before Chicago surged in the second half led by Larry Hausmann to seize the lead and win. The Mustangs trailed 3-2 at halftime.

Boston Boston Beacons Chicago Mustangs Tony Gulin Gulin Beacons Chicago Larry Hausmann Mustangs

Foxboro Inaugural Pace Opens 60 Night Meet

Foxboro Massachusetts AP reports the opening of a 60 night harness racing meeting with a $5,000 Inaugural Pace kicking off the season tonight. The event marks the start of a longer meet as fans anticipate strong performances from top horses and drivers.

Foxboro Mass

Record Crowd Attends Pele Exhibition at Yankee Stadium

A US attendance record 43,002 watched Santo de Brazil beat Napili of Italy 4-2 in an exhibition at Yankee Stadium with Pele present. Previous US record was 41,598 when Santos faced Inter Milan in New York two years earlier. Regular NASL games drew 5,751 in Boston and 5,266 in Washington as the Whips beat Toronto 3-2.

Associated Press United States New York Yankee Stadium Santo Brazil Napili Italy Pele U. S Santos Inter Milan New York Chicago Mustangs Boston Beacons Fenway Park Washington Whips Toronto

Harness Meeting at Bay State Raceway

Seven horses entered for the Bay State Raceway harness meeting led by favorite Dr. Harry C. The event features top contenders and bets on the pace should shape the outcome.

Bay State Raceway Harry C

Wilt Chamberlain to be traded to Los Angeles Lakers

AP report says Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers will move to the Lakers for Jerry Chambers Daryll Imhoff and possibly Archie Clark with cash. Giants announcer Lon Simmons in Pittsburgh confirms talks while noting press conference uncertainty. Chamberlain’s salary near 250000, with talks ongoing despite earlier denials.

Pittsburgh Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers Los Angeles Lakers San Francisco Lon Simmons San Francisco Giants Associated Press Simmons Pittsrore Giants Lakers Jerry Chambers Daryll Imhoff Archie Clark Ntenichaitain 76Ers

Used Trucks Listed in Section 12 Want Ads

Section 12 of the want ads lists multiple used trucks for sale. Entries include year, make, model, and asking price with brief condition notes. Buyers can compare makes and prices across listings in a single page.

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

A compact list of leaders across leagues shows Yasiel Batting averages for the AL with Ortiz, Howard leading in RBIs and home runs, and Horton among leaders in doubles. In the NL, Rose and Flood top runs and hits, and Marichal leads strikeouts with strong pitching records.

Yas Ga Bost Yastrzemski Bost Sat Paani White Russ F. Howard Wash Harrelson Uhlaender Minn R. Smith T. Horton Cleve Fregosi Calif McAuliffe W. Horton Campaneris Oak Cardenal John Chic McLain Det Shrikeouts McDowell M. Alou Pitt Rose Cin Brock B. Williams McCovey S.F Hart Wills W. Davis L.A Selma N.Y Marichal

Angel Robin Garcia Beats Paul Armstead In Milan Bout

Cuban boxer Angel Robin Garcia aged 143 outpointed American Paul Armstead 143 in Milan Italy. Garcia controlled the match with precise punches guiding a clear decision over Armstead who fought hard on the ropes. The result adds a notable victory for Garcia in a European ring.

Milan Italy Angel Robinson Garcia Cuba Paul Armstead Los Angeles

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