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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1967

Page

6

Yastrzemski Shines With Two Homers In Red Sox Win

Boston defeated St. Louis 10-9 as Carl Yastrzemski hit two left-handed home runs off Alvin Jackson. He also drove in a run with a bases loaded walk and made a game ending catch. Joe Morgan and other spring results were reported from multiple exhibitions.

Carl Yastrzemski Red Sox Boston Baseball Party Alvin Jackson St. Louis Jim Williams Dick Williams Yastrzemski Joe Morgan Houston Atlanta Donn Clendenon Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Washington New York Mets Cincinnati Cleveland Califrnia Detroit Philadelphia Los Angeles Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Cubs Joe Foy Boston Mike Shannon

Astros Add Depth With Veteran Backs and Infield Flex

Houston navy hopeful Grady Hatton emphasizes added depth after winter acquisitions Landis Bales Griffith and Mathews. Injuries plagued last season with 13 of 25 Astros under medical care, but healthy stars like Morgan Wynn Staub Pointer Jackson Bateman and a pitching group led by Giusti Dierker and Curelger show promise for stronger reserves.

Cocoa Fla Jim Landis Lee Bales Darrell Griffith Willie Mays Rich Allen Bill Mazeroski Grady Hatton Houston Astros Landis Bales Griffith Astros Ed Mathews Joe Morgan Jim Wynn Bob Lillis Houston Morgan Lillis Felix Mantilla Julio Gotay Mantilla Wynn Bob Bruce Barry Latman Dick Farrell Cleveland Atlanta Braves New York Mets Mathews Hatton Bob Aspromonte Chuck Harrison Sonny Jackson John Bateman Rusty Staub Aaron Pointer Dave Giusti Larry Dierker Mike Cugelar Don Wilson Chris Zachary Bruce von Hoff Arnold Umbach Danny Coombs Tom Griffin Farrell Latman Claude Raymond Carroll Sembera Bo Belinsky Dan Schneider

Palmer Tops Field As Greensboro Open Opens

Arnold Palmer Julius Boros Doug Sanders and Gary Player head the 144 contenders in the $125000 Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield. Palmer seeks peak form before the Masters while Boros and Sanders try to defend titles with Player closing in on peak after a 66. Ken Still fired 65 in the pro am to lead as Masters invitations hinge on this tourney performance.

Greensboro N.C Arnold Palmer Julius Boros Doug Sanders Gary Player Boros Sanders GGC Sedgefield Country Club Palmer Bob Goalby Tom Nieporte Dan Sikes Ken Don January Frank Beard

Today in History March 30 highlights across eras

On this date in 1842 sulphuric ether first used as an anesthetic by Dr. Crawford Long of Jefferson Georgia. Also noting historical events in 1822 Florida territorial government, 1867 Alaska purchase, 1941 ships placed under protective custody, 1942 Pacific War Council formed, 1987 naval milestones and Kennedy.SCARY

Associated Press Crawford Long Jefferson Floria United States Russia U.S Pacific War Council Seawolf Groton Conn

National Safe Boating Week is July 2 to 8

The note marks the weeklong observance from July 2 to July 8. It mentions the Baltimore Orioles were shut out seven times last season.

Baltimore Orioles

St Louis High Court Players Given Awards

Awards were presented at St. Louis High School with a cafeteria gathering. Senior awards went to co-captains Don Mercier and Bob Beaulieu, Dick Dutremble, Ray Petrin, who also earned a varsity sweater. Letter certificates went to Ron Cote and others. freshmen, juniors, and cheerleaders received honors. Head Coach Jim McGrath and several coaches were honored.

St. Louis Don Mercier Bob Beaulieu Dick Dutremble Ray Petrin Petrin Ron Cote Ray Belanger Don Rochefort Dave Pelletier William Chocka Ron Caouette Steve Croteau Alan Dutremble Don Gendron Roger LaBranche Guy Laliberte Guy Babineau Guy Cassavant Roger Gagnon Mark Girard Marc Bolluc Ken Lambert Ron Guilbeault Don Daigle Dan Murphy Ben Caron Leo Lessard Leo Simard Ronald LaFlamme Andre Caouette Dave Bouffard Mike Pinette Sue Boucher Anne Marie Boucher Theresa Chretien Nancy Davies Diane Laflamme Jeanine Landry Betty Valliere Frances Voccia Patricia Croteacu Lucille Hevy Doris Rocray Madeline Roy Louise Rousselle Jim McGrath Mike Morel Conrad Belanger Brother Andrew Wilbur’ Bernier Marcel Faucher Bob Cote Brother Richard

Cassius Clay Faces Dual Setbacks In Draft Fight

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay missed a court bid to halt induction and received a Houston induction notice for April 28. He plans appeals to the 6th Circuit and possibly the Supreme Court while pursuing possible Texas transfer amid talks with Dr. Martin Luther King and housing-law advocates.

Louisville Cassius Clay Houston Texas Clay Hayden C. Covington New York U.S. District Court Kentucky James F. Gordon Leourt

Captain Cook Names Sandwich Islands After Lord Sandwich

The explorer Captain Cook labeled the Hawaiian Islands the Sandwich Islands in honor of his patron Lord Sandwich, a designation that later fell out of use.

Capt. Cook Hawaiian Islands Sandwich Islands Lord ‘Sandwich

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Schedule Report

Scores show Houston 3 Atlanta 2 and New York 5 Cincinnati 3 with other results including Detroit 6 Philadelphia 2 and Boston 10 St Louis 9. Weather canceled San Francisco versus Chicago N at Scottsdale. Friday games set for West Palm Beach Sarasota Lakeland and other Florida sites with multiple night pairings.

Houston Atlanta New York Cincinnati Los Angeles Kansas City Detroit Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Boston St. Louis Minnesota Washington Cleveland California San Francisco Scottsdale Ariz West Palm Beach St. Thomas V.I Lakeland, Fla

Illinois Signs Gridiron And Court Coaches

Illinois appoints Jim Valek and Harv Schmidt as one year assistants to replace Pete Elliott and Harry Combes after a Big Ten imposed probation. The scandal led to resignations, ineligibilities, and a restricted recruiting landscape as the Illini regroup. Schmidt focuses on Illinois recruiting with a local coach replacement.

Champaign Ill Illinois Jim Valek Harv Schmidt Illini Pete Elliott Harry Combes Elliott Combes Big Ten Valek Grid Schmidt Cage New Mexico Paul Dietzel South Carolina Valeri Dietzel Army Wichita NCAA Denver Truckers Moline Davenport Iowa Howie Braun Rich Jones Ron Dunlap Steve Kuberski Braun Ilineis

Wetzel Named Best Goalie In Hockey Tourney

Carl Wetzel of Detroit was named the tournament’s best net minder as the United States finished fifth in the World Ice Hockey Championships won by Russia. Wetzel, 27, was the only goalie to post two shutouts and is ineligible for next year’s Winter Games due to professional experience. Russia beat Czechoslovakia 4-2 to complete an unbeaten run. Sweden upset Canada 6-0 for second place.

Vienna United States Russia Carl Wetzel Detroit Wetzel U.S Czechoslovakia Grenoble France Sweden Canada

Bill Russell Seals Higher Salary for Celtics

Boston Celtics star Bill Russell signed a new one year player coach contract with a sizable raise beyond the reported 125000 he earned this season. Red Auerbach says the amount isn’t disclosed though Russell jokes about not getting it in one dollar bills. Russell links focus to Friday night playoff game with the 76ers as Bailey Howell’s injury clouds the lineup. Howell’s status for Friday remains uncertain as Russell notes Philadelphia will show more respect this year after last season.

Boston Boston Celtics Bill Russell National Basketball Association Russell Red Auerbach Celtics Bailey Howell Philadelphia Thers Howell Angel 76Ers

Lakers and Celtics Clash In Intramural Bout

Lakers and Celtics faced off in an intramural basketball game with final tallies scattered across the period scores. Officials Beaupre and Boisvert presided as players listed include Charland Green Dorais Dube Ouellette Shea Olson Bineau Beaudoin Cas Merrill Ganong Laveriere Gervais and Merrill on the Celtics side.

Biddeford JHS Lakers Charland Green Dorais Dube Ouellette Shea Olson Bineau Celtics Beaudoin Lopez Casavant Boucher Merrill Ganong Laveriere Gervais Lakers Beaupre Boisvert

Kerr Named Coach of the Year by NBA Panel

John Red Kerr of the Chicago Bulls earned NBA Coach of the Year honors with 17 votes. He guided the Bulls to the Western Division playoffs in their first season, though they lost to St Louis in the semifinals. Kerr, a former Illinois star, set an NBA record with 1917 consecutive games before coaching.

New York John Red) Kerr Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Kerr Bulls St. Louis Illinois Syracuse Nationals Philadelphia 76Ers Baltimore Bullets NBA Alex Hannum Bill Sharman San Francisco Warriors

Estelle Harper Opens Strong Lead in Pin Duel

Estelle Harper built a 93 pin advantage over champion Mrs Shirley Myers of Saco in the first half of a Twin City ladies title match at the 20th Century Lanes. Harper rolled 962 total to Myers 869 with a 124 singles in game seven sealing the edge. The second half will be played next week.

Estelle Harper Shirley Myers Saco Twin City Myer E. Harper S. Myers

Rangers Knife Detroit 10-5 in high scoring win

Rangers overpower Detroit 10-5 as Rod Gilbert and Don Marshall notch hat tricks. Montreal’s 5-3 win over Toronto tightens the playoff race with Canadiens 73, Rangers 72, and Maple Leafs 71 points.

Associated Press Madison Square Garden Emile Francis New York Rangers Rangers Detroit National Hockey Rod Gilbert Donnie Marshall Ranger Gilbert Marshall Vic Hadfield New York Dean Prentice Norm Ullman J.C. Tremblay Montreal Maple Leafs Canadiens Chicago Toronto Boston

Montreal Defeats Toronto 5 to 3 in NHL Action

Montreal Jets beat Toronto 5 to 3 as New York routed Detroit 10 to 5. Chicago visits Boston in tonight’s schedule while no games are set elsewhere.

Peloquin Wins Twin City Loop Bowling Rolloff

Roland Peloquin of Guys Market topped 48 bowlers at Roll-A-Way Lanes to win the Twin City League handicap rolloff with 584. Rick Grant of the Spoilers was runner-up with 583 after earning 40 bonus pins. Leo Beaulieu of Rossigno Builders took third with 576 and 15 bonus pins.

Roland Peloquin Guys Market Rick Grant Spoilers Peloquin Grant Leo Beaulieu Rossigno! Builders Ray Cyr Labelle and Methot Cyr Walter Lamb U.f.o.’S Art Mandeville Phillippe Mandeville Lamb

Clifford Completes Season On Dartmouth Court

Cliff Clifford, 70, of Biddeford Maine, completed a season with Dartmouth College freshman basketball. A four year letterman he captained Bonn Biddeford High School team and played football and baseball. At Dartmouth he aims to study government or economics with a view to a law career.

Hanover N.H Chuck Clifford Biddeford Maine Dartmouth College Clifford Bonn Biddeford High School Dartmouth

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