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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

6

Dancers Image Heads Toward Preakness After Derby Win

Dancer's Image remains at Churchill Downs with plans to ship to Baltimore Wednesday for the Preakness. Owner Peter Fuller disclosed insuring the Derby winner for 1.8 million, a record for a horse still racing. Trainer Lou Cavalaris expressed optimism about possible syndication as Fuller noted interest from several prospects. Ussery rode Dancer's Image to victory in 2.02 1-5, after a late rail move, securing 122 600 from a 165 100 purse. Forward Pass and Francie's Cat also eye Pimlico on May 18.

Louisville Dancer Churchill Downs Citation Baltimore Lou Cava-laris Downs Peter Fuller Boston Sportsman Fuller Cavalaris Bobby Ussery Ussery Proud Clarion Calumet Farm Forward Pass Pimlico Francie

Pittsburgh Wins Series Over New Orleans 4 3

In a dramatic ABA playoff finale, Pittsburgh defeated New Orleans 122 113 to clinch the best of seven series four games to three. Santos San doval of Mexico stopped Roberto Andrade in featherweight action.

Associated Press Pittsburgh New Orleans Mexico City Santos Sandoval Mexico Roberto Andrade Philippines Santos Sangarcito Ramos Ronald Pointer United States

St Francis and Nasson Split Doubleheader in Springvale

St Francis College split a baseball doubleheader with Nasson College in Springvale. The Redmen won the nightcap 13-4 after dropping the opener 7-2. Bill Crowne hurled five hits in the first game and Joe Walsh allowed few Lions while adding two hits.

Springvale St. Francis College Nasson College Asson Bill Crowne St. Francis Joe Walsh Lions Walsh Nassan Cardinale Hebert Drowne Sturman Mooney Carter Kupais Brooks

Bob Dodge Defends Twin City Bowling Title

Bob Dodge defeats Herve Paul 1,151 to 1,061 to retain the Twin City championship. Dodge leads by 90 pins in the final 10 strings and posts an overall margin of 199. This marks his season final defense with next week’s Challenger Tournament planned at Pastime lanes.

Bob Dodge Twin City Herve Paul Dodge Paul R. Dodge H. Paul

Major League Standings and Weekend Results Review

National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 12 wins, San Francisco and Philadelphia tied at 12 and 11. Los Angeles Pittsburgh and New York trail, with Chicago and St Louis competing in weekend games. American League table lists Baltimore atop with 15 wins, Detroit 14, Minnesota 12, and Oakland 11 as schedules unfold. several key matchups result over the weekend including Chicago defeating New York and Baltimore routing Washington.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet G.B. St.les Cincinnati San Fran Phila Phia Atlanta Gee Los Angeles Pittsburgh New York Houston Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Pajledalphis Baes Leego G.B Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Oakland Weerh.ok California Cleveland Boston Washington

CanadiensWin in OT Over Blues 3 2

Montreal edged St Louis 3 2 in overtime to take a 1 0 lead in their best of seven series. No game on Monday. Tuesday features Montreal at St Louis for game two.

Associated Press Montrea St. Louis Montreal

Milan takes commanding lead in Maine title bowling match

Charlie Milan built a 180 pin margin over Don Saucier in the first half at Bangor Brewer Lanes. Milan finished 1,302 to Saucier 1,122 with 14 strikes and 33 spares earning a 196 extra. The second half airs next Saturday on Big 20 Lanes.

Brewer Milan C. Milan D. Saucier

Grover Wins 100 Average Roll Off At Roll- A Way Lanes

George Grover of Old Orchard Beach tops a field of five bowlers to win the 100 average and under rolloff at Roll- A Way Lanes Saturday afternoon with a 1 029 total. Norm Danis of Saco finishes second with 1 010 after a late rally. Bob Gagne is third with 1 001 followed by Jim Agreste at 988 and Jerry Fleurent with 973.

George Grover Old Orchard Beach Norm Danis Saco Bob Gagne Yee Jim Agreste Jerry Fleurent

Distaff Keglers Meet Tonicht In Title Match

The Pitter Patters and the Jokers, champions of their leagues, face off at 6:30 tonight at 20th Century Lanes for the T W U A AFL C 1 0 Girls championship. Pitter Potters: Ruth Foss Honey Danis Lou Plummer Lillian Lessard Dolores Caron. Jokers: Jeanette Montpas Carole St Ours Theresa Lemay Diane Ridlon Shirley Thayer.

William Pollock Ruth Foss Honey Danis Lou Plummer Lillian Lessard Dolores Caron Jeannette Montpas Carole St. Ours Theresa Lemay Diane Ridlon Shirley Thayer

Nob Hill wins New Hampshire Sweep Stakes at Rockingham Park

Nob Hill surged to a 2 1 4 length victory in the $50,000 New Hampshire Sweep Stakes Pace at Rockingham Park before 15,901 fans. Caroldon Lehigh, the favorite, settled for third as Nob Hill paid $6.80 for the win.

Salem N.H Nob Hill Adelbert Hanover New Hampshire Rockingham Park George Sholty Billy Haughton New England Caroldon Lehigh

Junior Eagles Rout St Marys In Third League Win

St Louis Junior High beat St Marys 11 3 at Alumni Field to extend their perfect league start. Robbie Letellier earned the win with three runs allowed in five innings and St Louis rolled 13 stolen bases for the second straight game. The Eagles next travel to Sanford for a 4 p.m. league game Thursday.

St. Louis St. Mary’s Reggie Regis Letellier T. Louis Sanford H Loranger Cote Rousseau M. Gendron Lotellier Hillscott Caro- Regis Olline T Pink Lady Pointer Sharp Advance Turcotte LeBrun St. Mary's Ric Ribaudo Ic. Paul R. Paul Texas Crowley Greentree Feary Lago Counsel A. Paul Shea Cedar Crest Robert Wi'Guillory Odam King Tae Giers Gemma Dran Gosselin Quiniela Baudo POA RBI Turcotte Tellier Leranger Gendron Letion Turcotte Ebrun Ribaudo Paul Crowley Lier Put Crowley HO Letellier Ap Letellier Aul IU Villandry Nantes

Race Day Harness Results and Related Bets

Daily racing card lists multiple races with results including first to tenth race placements, payout figures for win place and show, plus side bets like doubles and quinielas. Names of horses owners and connections, along with additional entrants and betting pools, pepper the page.

King Junior High Falls to Biddeford JHS 106 to 62

King Junior High School suffered its first defeat of the season as Biddeford JHS won 106 to 62 in Portland. Biddeford claimed six firsts and seven seconds with Ouellette and Fortier among top scorers for the visitors, while King’s Giamtruzi and Norton led multiple events.

Portland King Biddeford JHS Tigers Ouellette Fortier Wheatley Cantara Giamtruzi Dryden Methot

Cumberland Fair Official Entries Tonight

Trotters and Pacers list nine races with evening post time 7 30. Entries include The Pickle J Campbell Wise Colonel Hafford and more across Pace and Trot events with purses from 400 to 600 dollars.

Cumberland Fair J. Campbell Lotus R. Wing Jr Littlest A. McAfee Hontos K. Gagne J. Gerry Camden H. Richards G. Chick R. Nelson Wise Colonel H. Pike Billy Waybill W. Fisher Jon Star G. Fitch Mary Hal W. Brann Blackie Man Bold Orion R. Doherty Richie Star Bonnieburn N J. Watson Camden Metta T. Wing Deac Rodney B. Smith Kitty Knight G. Reed Aston Castle L. Perkins Betsy Star L. Pickett Jr L. Udell Shermar Roy L. Fitch Silver Sister P. Sowers F. Woodbury E. Britt Tallulah Wick A.J. Gallant Birchcrest Billie R. Hafford Whiz D. Carlisle May ‘Knight B. Nelson Adios Lutz R. Arnold Pat Flanagan J. Gerry Chockoyette Red R. . Gartley Honest Chief S. S. Smith

Harvard Pole Vaulter Cleares 16 Feet in Yale Meet

Harvard senior Steve Schoonover of Schenectady New York cleared 16 feet 4 inches the first New England college man to do so. He boosted his personal best by 8 1 2 inches as Harvard edged Yale 79 75 in the annual dual track meet.

Cambridge, Mass Steve Schoonover Harvard Schnectady N. Y New England Schoonover Yale

Traip Academy Wins Four Way Track Meet in Wells

Traip Academy of Kittery swept the quadrangular meet defeating St. Anthony's Kennebunkport Wells and SAD 60. Traip totaled 994 points with St. Anthony's 69.42, Wells 54.00, and SAD 60 14.00. Zemaitis won multiple events and Kasevickius led the mile as Traip dominated the meet at Wells.

Traip Academy WELLS Traip Academy of Kittery St. Anthony’s Kennebunkport SAD Traip St. Anthony's Ray Zemaitis Kasevickius Friars Train Academy

St Andre’s Nine turns back Denis Hall in 11 2 win

St Andre’s Nine defeated Denis Hall 11 to 2 with wins in multiple events. Leavitt, MacCormick, Hosmer, Lawrence, Bavikus led sprint and relay victories. Track and field winners include Dixon in pole vault, Zemaitis in long and triple jumps, Potter in discus, Mazeika in shot put, Misevicius in javelin, and a relay time of 1 40.

Leavitt MacCormick Hosmer Lawrence Bavikus St. Anthony Wells Traip Tufts Dixon Marshall Kuzmickas Tie Zemaitius Cutts Ayer Gregoire Zemaitis Fields Pawlek Robertson Potter Hackney Boucher Karalaus Mazeika Miscusius Tie Potter Frazier Card

Maroon Sanford Meet Tomorrow in Telegram Loop Play

Thornton Academy and Sanford both hold 3 1 1 records and will meet in Sanford tomorrow as part of Telegram loop play. The Maroon host Deering High of Portland Thursday across the Saco River to face rival St. Louis. The St. Louis Eagles are 2 3 in league play tied with Biddeford.

Thornton Academy Sanford Maroon Deerin High Portland San Cross Saco River St. Louis St. Louis Eagles Biddeford Deering Waterhouse Field

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