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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

Page

6

It is down to one game in the NBA finals

Los Angeles and Boston meet in a decisive seventh game at 7 p.m. PDT with $48 000 to the winner and $32 000 to the loser. Celtics star players Russell and Havlicek anchor a series tied 3 3 as West recovers from a hamstring, while Lakers face questions about Wests readiness and the teams overall home court edge.

Boston Los Angeles Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain West Celtics John Havlicek Lakers Los Naples Philadelphia New York Angeles Chamberlain San Francisco Atlanta Russell

Majestic Prince Wins Derby in a Neck Finish

In Louisville, Majestic Prince wins the 95th Kentucky Derby by a neck over Arts and Letters. Trainer Johnny Longden says the prince was not at peak but the best in the race, while Arts and Letters’ Elliott Burch and rival trainers debate impact of Shoemaker’s injury and potential implications for the Preakness. Metcalf of Top Knight disputes the result and bets $20,000 against Majestic Prince, as fans ponder if a longer race or different ride could have altered the outcome.

Louisville, Ky Majestic Prince Arts and Letters Prince Bill Shoemaker Topcet Johnny Longden Longden Citation Shoemaker Braulio Baeza Elliott Burch Baeza Burch Ray Metcalf Top Knight Dike Metcalf Manny Yeaza Knight

Eagles No Hit Pitching Clinches Basem ent Matchup

Junior Guy Laliberte of St Louis Regional High School, a lefty, pitched a no hitter as the Eagles routed Biddeford High 10 0 in the Telegram Baseball basement battle at Almani Field Saturday. Laliberte retired the first 20 batters before a seventh inning walk, fending off a late Biddeford charge with a diving play by Leo Lessard that was ruled an error after review.

Guy Laliberte St. Louis Eagles Biddeford High Telegram Almani Field Laliberte Steve Macom Biddeford Rich Petit Jim Townsend Eagle Ithan Leo Lessard Lessard Drapeau Pare Rousseau Cote Fecteau Mailman S. Macomber R. Eon Dery L Goulet Townsend Petit

Hot Rod League Rolloff Won By Janice Roberts

Mrs Janice Roberts of the Jaguars topped a field of 23 bowlers to win the Women's Hot Rod League handicap roll off at Bell A Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford Sunday night with a 505 total of which 45 pins were her handicap. In second place it was Joan Ladakakos of the Chargers and she benefited from a 65 pin handicap. Linda Marie of the Baccaraters was third with a 503 total including 65 handicap. High single winners for individual strings were Rita Chadbourne Priscille Grenier Janice Roberts Vicki Zimnnski and Joan Ladakakos with top scores from 102 to 124.

Janice Roberts Jaguars Bell A Way Elm Street Biddeford Joan Ladakakos Chargers Ilis Lindamarre Baccaraters Rita Chadbourne Priscille Grenier Vicki Zimnnski

Sam Jones to Play Final Celtics Game Tonight

Los Angeles(AP) Sam Jones, veteran Celtics sharpshooter, will make a farewell appearance in a decisive seventh game against the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA title. The 36-year-old is retiring to pursue college coaching, and received a standing ovation after Boston’s 99 to 90 win at the Garden.

LOS Angeles Sam Jones Boston Celtics Sharp Shooter Los Angeles Lakers Jones Celtics Boston Garden Sam Teammates, Inc Bill Russell

Independent Shop League Rolloff Set at Pastime Lanes

The Independent bowling league cancels? no. The second annual handicap rolloff at Pastime Lanes in Main Street Biddeford is scheduled for 8 15 p m tomorrow. Eligible bowlers listed with averages and handicaps include Gould 106 9 and H Goldthwaite 105 9 among many others.

Independent Bowling League Main Street Biddeford Gould H. Goldthwaite P. Binette L. Kalex A. Jenette A. Guay R. Prokey A. Ladakakos W. Simoneau B. Lavigne C. Goudreau C. Smith M. Redlon P. Desmaraise C. Towle J. Boissoneault A. Arcand N. Archambeault F. Roberts B. Brown

30 Bowlers Set For Handicap Trade League Rolloff

Thirty bowlers will compete in the men's Trade League annual handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes on Franklin Street Biddeford tomorrow night with play starting at 7. A trophy awaits the winner as handicaps reflect final season averages, making the race wide open.

20Th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford R. Plessis H. Paul R. Lajeunesse J. Tardif R. Bouthilette P. Robichaud J. Clark Duranceau M. Martel Grenier C. Kimball D. Bouffard R. Vadnais Roneau G. Sevigny L. Gauletier L. Morin D. Petit N. Binette R. Martel G. Fortin D. Dallaire R. Cartier G. Binette A. Lefebvre L. Milliard A. Guerin R. Petit C. Sheltra P. Gagnon J. Bouthillette R. Levieny R. Albert R. Potvin J. Duranceau P. Dube

Reds Rout Padres In Sweep With Two-Hitter Pitching

Cincinnati pitcher Tony Cloninger hurled a two-hitter to seal a sweep of the doubleheader as the Reds crushed San Diego 12-0. Bob Oliver, Kansas City, socked a homer, a double and four singles driving in three as the Royals destroyed California 15-1.

Associated Press Tony Cloninger Cincinnati Reds San Diego Bob Oliver Kansas City Royals California

Maintenance League Keglers Hold Banquet in Biddeford

The Pepperell Maintenance bowling league held its annual banquet at the American Legion hall in Biddeford after a season at Pastime Lanes. Bill Manning served as master of ceremonies with speakers Henry Trusiow and Maurice Roux. Truslow received cuff links from league president Roland Lemay, trophies were handed out, a surprise birthday cake celebrated Adrien L Heureux, and new officers were elected: Roland St Michel president, Joseph Virgie vice president, and Horace Beaulieu secretary-treasurer.

West Point Pepperell Inc Maintenance League American Legion Elm Street Biddeford Maurice C. E. Roux William Manning Bill Manning Henry A American Legion Hall Pepperell Maintenance Main Street Ford Henry Trusiow West Point-Pepperell Personne Maurice Roux Truslow Roland Lemay Adrien L'Heureux Roland St. Michel Joseph Virgie Horace Beaulieu

Lillian Camire Retains County Bowling Title

Lillian Camire defeated Mrs Saucier at Roll-A-Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford to retain the York County women's bowling title. Camire totaled 2 111 to Saucier 1 890, with 1 083 in the second half and a 1 028 first half.

Roberts and Fifield Lead Late Finish

B. Roberts 82 and B. Fifield 76 top a segment showing strong scores in a late finish. The pair’s standouts note a close competition with 83 to 57 and 60 to 72 references, highlighting key performances in a compact event recap.

B. Roberts B. Fifield

Red Sox trade Conigliaro to Louisville for Don Lock

Boston sent 21-year-old Billy Conigliaro to Louisville in the International League to make room for Don Lock on the outfield. Conigliaro hit .315 with four homers in 16 games. Lock has a 239 career average with 121 homers. Lincoln Downs to host Appreciation Day with free admission for nine-race program tonight.

Boston Bostoned Sox Billy Conigharo Red Sox Billy Lowsville International League Don Lock Philadelphia Dick Williams Conigliaro Louisville Lock Bill Schlesinger Cash Schlesinger Ray Culp Chicago Cubs Washington Senators Pps Lincoln, R. L Lincoln Downs

Red Sox Win Dramatic Ninth Inning Thriller At Fenway

Boston climbs from a two run eighth to force extras then wins 4-2 in 11 innings over Detroit as Rico Petrocelli belts his seventh homer and Sparky Lyle seals the victory. Mike Nagy, in his second major league start, earns no decision. The win completes a three game sweep.

Boston Boston Red Sox Detroit Tony Conigliaro Red Sox Tigers Fenway Park Fenway Pregon Dick Schofield Sparky Lyle Reggie Smith Joe Lahoud Rico Petrocelli Rico Mike Nagy George Thomas Nagy Pat Dobson al Kaline Jim Northrup Schofield Lyle Don McMahon Seattle

Red Sox Draw Fans as Attendance Surges at Fenway

The Red Sox race toward two million fans after drawing 95,426 for a three game weekend sweep of the Detroit Tigers. Home attendance reaches 273,615 across 12 dates, averaging 22,891 per game, as club officials tout growing ticket sales.

Boston Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Red Sox Detroit Tigers

Fuller's Road to Rock Wins Varsity Handicap at Suffolk Downs

Boston crowd of 18,084 witnessed Peter Fuller’s Road to Rock prevail in the $15,000 Varsity Handicap at Suffolk Downs, with the favorite finishing strong at a $10.20 payout.

Boston Peter Fuller Suffolk Downs

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