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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1968

Page

6

Trackmen Triumph Over Biddeford Tigers 88 to 52

Thornton Academy dominated Biddeford 88 52 on Thornton field led by John Campbell Adrian Dutremble and David Lane with 12 events and a relay. Top Biddeford scorers were Roger Beaulieu Stan Doran and Pete Langevin.

Thornton Academy Biddeford Thornton Field John Campbell Adrian Dutremble David Lane Charles Pantaleakos Steve Snieder Kevin Savage Phil Lizotte Dave Staples Tom Welch Ron Berube Roger Beaulieu Stan Doran Pete Langevin

St Louis Wins NHL Playoff Thriller in OT

The St Louis Blues defeated the Minnesota North Stars 2 to 1 after two overtime periods to clinch the best of seven series at four games to three. Montreal visits St Louis in the opening game of a best of seven on Sunday, with no action Monday.

Associated Press St. Louis Minnesota Montreal New Orleans Pittsburgh

Major League Stars Pitching Tiant and Indians Shut Out Twins

Indians blanked Minnesota 4-0 behind Luis Tiant’s strong pitching. In San Francisco, Willie McCovey and Giants offense sparked a late ninth inning rally, stealing second and scoring the winning run on Willie Mays’ single in a 5-4 victory over St. Louis.

Associated Press Luis Tiant Indians Minnesota Cleveland Twins Willie McCovey Giants Willie Mays San Francisco St. Louis

Anti-Popes Defined as Illegitimate Papal Claimants

The term anti pope describes leaders who claimed the papacy but were not valid successors. These pretenders arose during periods of church conflict, challenging legitimate popes and shaping medieval church politics.

Mixed Couple League Bowlers Prize Winners at Banquet

The 20th Century Mixed Couples bowling league held its annual banquet at WonderBar Steakhouse with 32 bowlers. The Strikers won the league crown. team members included Anna and John Mazeiko, Doris Gillis, and Ernie Jennison. Handicap and high performance awards went to several bowlers, while Nick Gillis and Gerry Binette shared ceremony duties amid a list of race payouts and quieniela winnings.

WonderBar Anna Mazeiko John Mazeiko Doris Gillis Ernie Jennison Don Raybine Lillian Lessard Angie Gregoire Herve Paul Jerry Bissonnette Ernest Jennison

Elwin Johnson Retains County Bowling Title

Elwin Johnson known as Peanut defeats Jerry Fleurent 1,124 to 1,038 in a 20 string match to win the York County championship. Johnson led by 14 pins at halftime before Fleurent rallied, but Johnson outscored him 437 to 383 in the final strings to secure the title and a total of 2,198 pins.

Elwin Peanut” Johnson Jerry Fleurent York County Johnson Fleurent Ohnson Elwin Johnson

Baseball Standings And Schedule From The Day

A dense rundown of standings from major leagues with teams like New York Chicago Baltimore and California showing games back and records. It lists day results including New York 3 Chicago 2 Baltimore 6 Washington California 6 Detroit 5 Oakland 7 Boston 2 Cleveland 4 Minnesota and outlines upcoming games for Sunday Monday and later dates.

Baltimore Detroit Minnesota California Boston New York Oakland Cleveland Chicago L. Pet. G Washington

Parnelli Jones Won’t Drive STP Turbine Car Again

Indianapolis AP report says Parnelli Jones will not drive Andy Granatelli’s STP turbine powered racer in this year’s Indianapolis 500 due to belief the reduced engine size cannot win. He led most of the 1967 race before stepping aside.

Indianapolis Ind Parnelli Jones Andy Granatelli

Trotters and Pacers at Cumberland Fair Card

Horse racing card lists ten harness races at Cumberland Fair with post time 7:30. Multiple pace and trot events feature names such as Nellie Breeze Joe Lebel Anans Mighty Gem Dark Echo Minnie Jenko Hazelton and many others across stakes from 400 to 1200 dollars.

Cumberland Fair Tonight Borderview R. Reidman Nellie Breeze H. Pike Joe Lebel R. Andersen Erye Hal F. Parker Anans W. Campbell Hal Jay Wiley Mensabet Rouge Bubler Sadir Pick F. Uell Edith J. A Little Mary J. Hansen P. Sowers B. Smith Minnie Jenko G. Taylor Shadydale Able H. McKenney Lorna Dares A. Coty Addif Tartan G. Reed Nick F. Hall Jr Amy Martin R. W Gemma Pick D. Robbins Bill el. Tracy Cedar Crest Fleet R. Gartley Wickham King J. Gerry Morgan Scott Taggiers B. Bramble

Fights Last Night In New York And Europe

Fights last night featured Jimmy Dupree stopping Charley Green in New York. Jesus Pismentel halted Rollie Penaroya in San Antonio bantams. Carmelo Bossi beat Jean Josselin by outpoint to retain the European welterweight title in Rome. Jose Sevi erino KO'd Valiente in Sao Paulo amid Brazil action.

Associated Press New York Jimmy Dupree Jersey City N.J Stopp A Charley Green San Antonio Tex Jesus Pismentel Mexico Rollie Penaroya Oakland Rome Carmelo Bossi Italy Jean Josselin France Bossi Sao Paulo Brazil Jose Sevierino A Valiente Colombia

Dark Mirage Wins Kentucky Oaks In Tight Finish

Dark Mirage held off Miss Ribot to secure a 4 percent length victory at Churchill Downs in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday. The race narrowed to a photo finish as the two fillies battled for the lead into the stretch.

Louisville Dark Mirage Miss Ribot Churchill Downs

Race Results First Race at the Track

Sla Na Gael won with payouts of 4.80 2.60 2.40 for the top finishers Billy Bars paid 2.40 2.40 and Maysis returned 4.00. Also listed are Northern Sis Towanda Babe Kiddie Sonny Abben and Son of Medora.

Sla Na Gael Billy Bars Maysis Towanda Sonny Abben Medora

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