Lakers" bid for first NBA title in sixth game
Los Angeles trails Boston 3 2 as Jerry West fights through a pulled hamstring to play with bandaged leg in Boston Garden. Lakers aim to even series in game six while Celtics defend their reign after a 117 104 loss in Los Angeles. West's status and Russell's eye injury shape a pivotal showdown.
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Siebert Stays Top Pitcher For Red Sox In Win
Sonny Siebert pitched five hits and seven strikeouts in a 3-2 Boston win over Detroit at Fenway Park. Manager Williams praised the veteran after Siebert’s strong outing, with Sparky Lyle finishing the ninth after a tense moment with Bill Freehan’s two-run homer.
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Yastrzemski Power Sends Red Sox Past Tigers in Twin Bill
Carl Yastrzemski led Boston with three RBIs and two home runs as the Red Sox split a doubleheader with Detroit. Earl Wilson and Dick Radatz limited Boston to seven hits, while Radatz struck out ten over five-plus innings before Yastrzemski's first-pitch homer doomed him in the eighth. Ray Jarvis to start game two.
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Missing at the Derby One Man and One Horse
In Louisville the 95th Kentucky Derby drew 100000 spectators and vast TV audiences yet the day’s story centered on jockey Bill Shoemaker and horse Drone both sidelined by injuries. Shoemaker, hospitalized after a fall at Hollywood Park, faces serious injuries. Drone, sidelined by a knee fracture, stood at Claiborne Farm awaiting breeding plans after syndicating shares.
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Beech Ridge Stock Cars Open Season With Special Trophies
Scarborough Maine Sunday features Beech Ridge Speedway season opener at 2 p m with special trophies honoring a Portland driver. Notables include Pete Peterson and Donnie Peterson in No 27, time trials underway, 50 lap A and B class races plus 25 lap C class, with drivers Avery Leach Darveau among contenders and rivalries to watch in absence of Homer Drew.
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St Louis High to Host St Dominics in Doubleheader
St Louis High will host St Dominics High of Lewiston in a doubleheader tomorrow. The first game starts at 1 p.m. at Alumni Field with St Louis leading off, followed by a 2 p.m. start for the St Louis and Biddeford High School matchup due to college board exams this morning.
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Camire Takes 30 Pin Edge In Biddeford Bowling Tilt
Lill ian Camire the York County women’s champion holds a 30 pin lead over Doris Saucier as they prepare for the second half of a 20 string match at Roll A Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford set for 2 pm Sunday May 4 Both competitors enter the finale with similar yearly averages and a fierce bid for the season championship.
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Major League Stars Lead With One-Hitter Wins
Pitching by Dick Bosman of the Senators yielded a one hitter as a broken bat single by Tony Horton in the second inning sparked Washington to a 5-0 victory over Cleveland. Carl Yastrzemski led the Red Sox with two solo homers and a run-scoring double in a 3-2 win against Detroit.
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Mixed Couples League Winds Up Season
The 20th Century Mixed Couples League held its annual banquet at Wonder Bar Steak House in Biddeford. The Seagulls were crowned 1968 69 champions after finishing first at 20th Century Lanes. Seagulls members Ruth Mor, Madeleine Adams, Chet Kimball, and Lee Morin led the title run as 31 bowlers in attendance applauded awards and cash prizes. Nick Gillis presided as master of ceremonies for a fundraiser linked to a new field project.
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East Biddeford Little League Sets Tryouts and Auction
East Biddeford Little League announced tryouts for new players at Waterhouse Field. 9 year olds Monday, 10 year olds Tuesday, 11 and 12 year olds Wednesday at 6 PM. About 50 boys registered Monday. A player auction will be held Monday at Biddeford City Building for officers, managers, and coaches to attend. A new field behind Kennedy School prepared for opening day May 24. A stable dishwasher was donated to benefit the league.
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Montreal Leads 3-0 in Best-of-Seven After Friday Result
Montreal dominates as no game scheduled today in the hockey rundown. The series sits at 3-0 with Montreal leading St Louis, and the next game set for Monday after Sunday’s schedule.
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