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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1968
Page
7
The text notes horse collar and tandem horn as innovations in medieval Europe, enabling farmers to use horses for plowing beyond oxen. It mentions William Wolfskill and a route from Santa Fe to Los Angeles, linking the Bible via Greek origins and a Phoenician history trail.
A special rolloff for bowlers with a 100 average and under is set for Roll-A-Way Lanes in Biddeford Saturday at 1 30 PM. The 10 string event will award money prizes based on entries. for more information call Maurice or Al Huot at the lanes.
Dodgers win the services of outfielder Rocky Colavito from the Chicago White Sox. Colavito, unsure whether to report to the National League club or retire, said the move unsettled his plans but he believed he could adjust. Dodgers GM Buzzie Bavasi announced Colavito would report to the club Sunday in Arizona.
Thornton Academy intramural season crowned Team Four with an 8-1 record and an All-Star selection featuring captains Mondor Cyr Janson Danis Caouette Caras Tufts Rumery Tsomides Lamontagne. Larry Bowie directed the program.
Atlanta slugger Rico Carty begins extensive medical exams at a Southeast Florida hospital to determine if he has tuberculosis. Braves officials and team staff monitor for possible contagion while considering a replacement if the diagnosis ends his season.
Boston and New York meet in a pivotal late season showdown at Harvard Watson Rink. The Rangers lead by two points in the race for second behind Montreal, with home ice at stake and playoff implications. Bobby Orr is cleared for full duty, while Barry Gibbs is sent to Oklahoma City and Leif Holmqvist heads to Stockholm before training camp.
A five alarm blaze on Long Wharf destroyed temporary offices near the New England Aquarium and damaged nearby facilities. Fire officials estimate losses at 150000 dollars with possible food stock losses for nearby firms. The Boston Zoological Society records were lost and authorities urged donors to help rebuild records. Long Wharf traffic was halted as 185 firefighters battled the flames.
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