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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

6

Celtics Take 3-2 Lead In NBA Final Thriller

Don Nelson explodes for 26 points and 12 rebounds as Boston edges Los Angeles 120-117 in overtime to move within one win of the NBA title. Havlicek 31 points and 53 minutes, Russell blocks late shot, West tops Lakers with 35 in a tough battle.

Boston Don Nelson John Havlicek Boston Celtics Bill Russell Havlicek Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Elgin Bavnor Russell Nelson Counts Celtic Jerry West Baylor

Thornton Tops Cheverus In League Baseball Gridiron

Thornton Academy tops Cheverus 3 1 to move alone atop Telegram League baseball standings. Lefty Angis twirled a two hitter over 9 innings with 11 strikeouts as TA pulled away in the fourth and fifth frames. Stan Wojcik went 2 for 3 with a run and two steals, while Waterhouse and Spaulding pushed across two runs in the decisive inning. Furey worked eight for Cheverus and took the loss.

Thornton Academy Bill Angis Cheverus High Portland Stan Wojcik Maroon Wojcik Jim Waterhouse Thornton Waterhouse Mike Spaulding Tom Furey Stags Joe Gammon Pete White al Couture Dick Martin Bob Rancourt R. Martin Searle Np Spaulaing S. Wojcik Peverada Gammon Tarpinian Ridge Rancourt SH Ludwig Leavitt Couture Spaulding Che. Leavitt Overus BB Angis Furey Angis HO Angis Cheverus Fuab O'Rines Russo T Ludwig

Trotters and Pacers Race Card Tonight at 7:34

Horse racing lineup lists nine races with pace events from 400 to 600 dollars. Notable entries include Sh Boom Windsor Lady Kitty Knight Diamond Dios and Seaside and several drivers such as F Parker W Fisher J Gerry and B Pike. The card features trotting and pacing horses across multiple races with varied purses and several no-driver entries.

Pace Babe F. Parker Bevan D. Carlisle Jr Commander Yates He Hall Jr Johnny Queen S. Clary Esquire F. Cluff Flash T J. D. Salley Gay Sox A. Coty R. Nelson Billy Waybill W. Fisher Mary Hal W. Brann Frisky W. L. Whittemore Glory W R. Bartlett Rodney Sailor R. Gartley B. Smith King Blackguard W. Pike K. Gagne Aston Castile L. Perkins R. Truitt F. Smith Larry Direct Fritz Jerry Gold B. Avery Topaz Pete Gordon Reeds Scott N. Murray Nelo Star B. Smith Worthy Joe J. Gerry Shermar Will D. Richards Black Dazzle F. Parker Dale Purdue Borderview Lad F. Cluff Bouncer E. Richards Chrystal Direct S. Bubier

Westbrook Blazes edge St Louis Eagles 3-1 in biddeford

Westbrook Blue Blazes defeated St Louis Eagles 3-1 at St. Louis Alumni Field Biddeford to hold on for the win. Emery earned the victory while Lessard took the loss. Cote Lauzier Dutremble and Emery key for Westbrook. Rochefort Camire Lauzier and Bernier produced St Louis offense.

Westbrook Blue Blazes St. Louis Eagles St. Louis High Westbrook High St. Louis Alumni Field Biddeford Eagles Ronnie Cote Paul Camire Camire Don Lauzier Blazers Westbrook Emery Lessard St. Louis Laliberte Bernier Arsenault Chase Douglas van Orman Ham Farrington Merrit la Branche HO Lessard Laugier Ee Plate D. Smith

Thornton Academy Topples South Portland in Dual Track Meet

Thornton Academy defeats South Portland 87 to 53 in a dual track meet. Dave Lane wins the 100 and 220 yard dashes, Andy Dutremble takes the 440 and triple jump, with TA sweeping several events and claiming relay honors. South Portland claimed a few event wins including pole vault, broad jump, and javelin.

South Portland Thornton Academy Dave Lane Andy Dutremble Tom Welch Thornton Lane Esmeider Ingraham Arnold Dutremble Miller Allan Grantham Roy Harris Berube Sehee D. Trudeau RAO Staples Foster Savage Watts Campbell Dane Mellen Lizette Norton Goodwin Stevens Welch Sneider Panteleakos Davis Foran Petersen Gekike Caswell

Race Results Briefing From Daily Horse Races Card

Race by race results list winners and payouts from first to ninth race with multiple also entries. Notable payouts include Camden Metta at 117.00 and Nathan Star at 3.60 with large win odds. Daily double and quinielas paid across combinations, reflecting a busy program.

Demon Frisco Willow Be Good Stew’s Lisa A. Marie Saltbox Patrick Flashy Bumpus Capron King Tamde Dana Frost Hickory Tahoe Mercury Adios Royal Deluxe Hey Girl Foxcroft Babe Hills Ingrid King Bladwin Shadydale Precise Kenney McKirk Gemma Pick Bill Miss Amy Martin Roger Banners Sahara Hanover Camden Metta Bonnineburn Hy Vel Aston Vernon Flash Windy Mills Flying Gold Bold Orion J. M. Jim Song 0 Sect Fanny Dares Adios Royal Mr. Finney Betsy Star Meadow Maisie Royal Stowers Mark Spirit Jeffrey Dean Carolina T Chance Girl Wise Colonel Hal Jay Blackie Man Marshall Mills Jimmy Brannigan Birchcrest Billie Nathan Star Mighty Hi Marge Sergeant E. Britt el Rancho Postakill Johnnie Gemma _ Rose Jean's Duke Rusty Royal Mil’s Pride Zanzibar May Knight Midnight Gambler Tingwyn Hhian H Jose Menace Ight

Finals No game Tuesday in Western Division series

The Associated Press reports no game Tuesday in the Western Division finals between St. Louis and Minnesota. St. Louis leads the best-of-seven series 3-2. No game Thursday was scheduled.

Associated Press St. Louis Minnesota

Astros blank Reds as Dierker fans seven

Major League Star Larry Dierker pitched a two-hit game allowing only two singles and struck out seven to lead the Houston Astros past Cincinnati 3-0. Ken McMullen provided punch for the Washington Senators as he slugged a two run homer in the eighth to tie a game and added a solo shot in the 12th for a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Associated Press Larry Dierker Astros Cincinnati Ken McMullen Senators Chicago White Sox

Public girls schools begin in Saudi Arabia in 1960

In 1960 Saudi Arabia started establishing public schools for girls marking a significant expansion of female education. The development followed prior reforms and aimed to broaden access to schooling and literacy for women.

Saudi Arabia

Eagles Linksmen Defeat Seagulls in Golf Match

In OLD ORCHARD BEACH, St. Louis High defeated Old Orchard Beach High School 54 to 4 in a schoolboy golf meet at the Old Orchard Beach Country Club. Delaire beat Stevens 3 and 2. Grenier beat Guertin. Andrews defeated Rioux. St. Louis won best ball 2 and 1 and 1 up.

Old Orchard Beach St. Louis High

20th Century Ladies League Crowns Winner

Clark's Lunch won the 1967 68 championship at the Wonder Bar Steak House in Biddeford after a banquet night. Ten teams received trophies and cash. team members include Theresa Clark Flo Tardis Madeline Clark Lorra i ne Perron and Grace Perron. Handicap rolloff went to Jeanette Couture Slow Pokes and high averages to Grace Perron.

Ladies Bowling League Wonder Bar Lydia Flood Claud 20Th Century Ladies Bowling League Washington Street Biddeford Clark Theresa Clark Flo Tardis Madeline Clark Lorraine Perron Grace Perron Jeanette Couture Lydia Fi Claudette Paras Nick Gillis

Baseball scoreboard note with multiple matchups

Daily listing shows New York at Baltimore Washington at Chicago Minnesota at Detroit Oakland at Cleveland California at Boston California at Boston and up to date results and standings for St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Atlanta Houston Cincinnati and New York Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles and other National and American league games with Tuesday results and Thursday schedule corrections.

New York Baltimore Washington Chicago Minnesota Detroit Oakland Cleveland California Boston G.B. St Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Los Angeles Philadelphia San Fran Atlanta San Francisco Associated Press

Biddeford Tigers Sneak Past South Portland 4-3

Biddeford and South Portland traded runs as Biddeford won 4-3 in nine innings. Pitcher Roland Eon walked seven and Kevin Dickey four as both squads battled errors and wild pitches. Rene Saucier and Mike Miniutti sparked the ninth inning rally with hits, followed by a costly throwing error by Dave Bergeron that sent the winning run home. Biddeford improves to 27-10 while South Portland falls to 25-6. Eon credited with the win, Dickey with the loss.

Biddeford High South Portland Tigers Roland Eon Biddeford Rene Saucier Mike Miniutti Rick Cantara Ricky White Dave Bergeron Art Gleason Saucier South Porland Bergeron Eon Brown Gleason White Goulet Truman Bengals Dickey Westbrook Lamontagne Cardiff

Fights Last Night Boxers Score Wins Across Cities

Miami Beach saw Buster Mathis of Grand Rapids stop Mel Turnbow after seven rounds. Walpole featured Chuck Wepner from Jersey City outpointing Eddie Vick of New York over ten. Portland hosted Andy Kendall of Scappoose stopping Bill Marsh of Henderson in nine. Fresno held Ernie Indian Red Lopez of Los Angeles outpoint Gabe Terronez of Fresno in twelve.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Buster Mathis Grand Rapids Mich Mel Turnbow Cincinnati Walpole Mass Chuck Wepner Jersey City N.J Eddie Vick New York Portland Ore Andy Kendall Scappoose Bill Marsh Henderson Nev Fresno Calif Ernie “Indian

Lassies Softball Schedule Announced by TA

Thornton Academy girls softball will play a nine game slate this season under coach Linda Coupe. Open dates are May 10 and May 24 with a schedule including May 3 at Gray May 6 at Kennebunk May 8 at Portland May 13 Old Orchard Beach May 15 at Scarborough May 20 at Portland May 22 at Old Orchard Beach May 27 Scarborough and May 28 at Fryeburg Academy.

Thornton Academy Maroon Lassies James McGaffin Thornton Linda Coupe Gray Kennebunk Portland Old Orchard Beach Scarborough Fryeburg Academy

Celtics Top Lakers In Overtime To Take 3-1 Lead

Boston beat Los Angeles 120 to 117 in overtime. The Celtics now lead the best of seven series 3-1. Pittsburgh visits New Orleans as the Pelicans hold a 3-2 series advantage.

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