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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

6

Orioles Rook Leonhard Shuts Out Tigers 4-0 in Sixth Straight Win

Baltimore rookie Dave Leonhard tossed a five hitter while Jim Northrup singled for Detroit in a 4-0 Orioles victory that extended their winning streak to eight. Sam McDowell struck out 14 Yankees as Cleveland beat New York 3-2, while other AL and NL scores rolled in.

New York Yankee Mickey Mantle McDowell Cleveland Sam Bob Feller Sandy Koufax Indians Mantle Ted Williams Babe Ruth Willie Mays Jimmy Foxx Leonhard Tommy John Chicago White Sox California Angels Oakland A's Minnesota St. Louis New York Mets Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston San Francisco Pittsburgh Atlanta Tom Phoebus Baltimore Tigers Orioles Dave May Dave Johnson Joe Sparma Yankees Mel Stottlemyre Yan

Maroon Trackmen Defeat Kennebunk In Saco Meet

In Saco meet the Maroon Trackmen beat Kennebunk as McDowell earned his third win in four decisions after a bases loaded jam. Bubba Morton homered off John to start a two run fourth. Reggie Jackson hit his fourth solo shot later as Oakland led 2-1 before Nash left with an injury and a bullpen save followed.

Kees McDowell John Bubba Morton Bill Melton Rickie Clark Bobby Knoop Bill Voss Tom Cullen Reggie Jackson Dean Chance Oakland Jim Nash Nash Bob Kennedy Ed Sprague Paul Lindblad Diego Segui Tony Pierce

Eagles Jayvees Lose 9-2 to Kennebunk at St Louis

St Louis Jayvees fell 9-2 to Kennebunk Jayvees at Alumni Field. Dutremble earned the win for St Louis, Haines took the loss. Kennebunk clinched on offense with a big fifth and sixth inning while St Louis built early two runs. Other events noted: Thornton Academy defeated Kennebunk 104-36 in track action with multiple TA winners and Kennebunk top finishes.

St. Louis Jayvees Kennebunk High Jayvees St. Louis Alumni Field St. Louis Kennebunk Biddeford Dutremble Haines Bolduc Petrin Gadbois Leblanc Kennebunk Jayvees Baker Truman Tobbie P. Hanson Haine RBI Balduc Murphy Pare Labranche Croteau Bai- SB Allen HO Dutremble Cluff Town PB Hanson U R. Natel Villandry Thornton Academy Thornton Field Charlie Panteleakos Andy Dutremble Steve Sneider Newa Phil Fearon Roger Wentworth Mark Pierson Thornton John Campbell Kevin Savage

Jokers Win Distaff League Championship

The Jokers defeat the Pitters 1,412 to 1,392 to claim the T.W.A.A. AFL CL. Distaff title at 20th Century Lanes. Jeannette Montpas sealed the win with clutch spares, finishing 310 for the Jokers while Ruth Foss led the Pitters with 313.

Jokers William Pollock Jeannette Montpas Ruth Foss T. Lemay D. Ridlon Thayer C. St. Ours J. Montpas R. Foss D. Caron Dummy L. Plummer L. Lessard

Orioles Silence Tigers as Leonhard Flashes One-Hit Gem

Major League action sees rookie Dave Leonhard of Baltimore blank Detroit on a single hit, aided by Jim Northrup’s two-out single in the seventh, securing a 4-0 Orioles win. Rusty Staub fueled Houston with three singles and a double driving in six as Astros routed the Giants 10-2.

Associated Press Dave Leonhard Baltimore Sam McDowell Orioles Detroit Tigers Moe Drabowsky Leonhard Jim Northrup Rusty Staub Astros Houston San Francisco

Challenger's Tourney Set At Local Lanes

The Pastime lanes host the annual Challenger's Tourney next Sunday to form the challenger's list for the Twin Cities bowling title held by Bo Dodge. The 10-string event is open to Twin Cities bowlers except state champions. Last year 24 entered, 12 had a chance to bowl. Ron Desrosiers carries over to face the champion next season. entries close at 5 p.m. Contact Bill Manning for details.

Bo Dodge Twin Cities Ron Desrosiers Bill Manning

Ladies Summer Bowling League Opens at 20th Century Lanes

The Ladies' Summer Bowling League begins tomorrow night at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford with openings still available. Several teams have sent in rosters and the league looks evenly balanced on paper as bowlers join Wednesday’s kickoff.

Biddeford

Montreal Leads Best-Of Series 1-0 In Hockey

Montreal takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series as they defeat St. Louis in the latest game. Montreal dominated play and carried the momentum into the next matchup with the Blues.

Associated Press Montreal St. Louis

Trotters and Pacers horse race lineup features multiple bids

A dense list of horse names, drivers, and purses outlines nine races from a trotting and pacing meet. Entries include Mighty James with W Hardy Borderview Dianne F Hall Jr and many others, with purses ranging from 400 to 550 dollars.

Mighty James W. Hardy Borderview Dianne F. Hall Jr Scooter Lee T. Harris China Ray R. Andersen Babe F. Parker B. Nelson H. Ralph Lynn Boot D. May Poor Frank J.D. Salley Dana Doon A. Nason Norway A. Tempesta Lillian R. Doherty W. Miller Hi Jay J. Campbell Scooter Lass Finny F. Harmon Boggie L. Clough H. McKenney Ballynotty G. Randall Bob Yates D. Richards K. Gagne R. Gartley Limelight R. Doyon Adams H. Richards B. Pike Bay State C. Carter J. M. Jim L. Norton W. Campbe Farbender G. Reed el. Tracy Hilscott W. Case S. Bubier L. Fitch Larry Direct R. Bartlett Lee Lad Nelson Hanover B. Smith Jerry Gold B. Avery Rose Dale T. Wing Jeffs Mark Spanky Sparky H. Ralph Deweys Pal C. Bishop Eliza B Star G. Fitch Flossie Allen F. Smith Postenkillees J. Watson Jato Fishermans Luck W. Campbell Chickadee Moran S. Hamilton Mr. Byrdie L. Cloy Golden Edith R. Wedeler Medora N. Murray Ingrid S. Clary

Race day results from eight harness races

The meets list winners for eight races with top odds and payouts. Chanee led Race One with multi-figure returns while Joan Star, Bilvern Volo and Camden Meta topped Races Two, Three and Four respectively. Meadow Maisie and Poker Chip headed Races Five and Six, with King Blackguard and Rapid Rhythm winning the later heats. many secondary entrants are noted.

Chanee Littlest Hobo the Pickle Miss Real Gusto Miss Camden Lotus Gold Joan Star Blackie Man Miss Mary Hal Wise Colonel Esthers Boy Billy Waybill Rebob Bilvern Volo Uncle Fritz Frisky One Reeds Scott New Day Lee Chip Gay Rhapsody Lord Bucky Camden Metta Bonniepurn Bold Orion Kitty Knight Betsy Star Rickie Star Aston Castle Deac Rodney Meadow Maisie Stellar Bye Bye Flying Gold Shermar Roy Jet Stone Good Future Faber Vic Silver Sister Stephen C Jet Demon Electric Yankee King Blackguard Inda Ree Bright Lightning Bee River Shadydale Rocket Rapid Rhythm Could B Nathan Star Mighty Hi Marge Sergeant E. Britt Rod Morris Dana Black

Horse Race Wagers and Payouts From Races Nine Seven Eight

In Race Nine Birchcrest Bil lie paid 7 60 for a win and 4 20 for place. Knight paid 6 20 for both. Adios Lutz 7 80. Wagers included a Daily Double 5 and paid 11 dollars. Race Seven Quiniela 3 and 5 paid 22 20. Race Eight Quiniela 1 and 3 paid 12 20. Race Nine Quiniela 2 and 4 paid 17 69.

Birchcrest Billie Knight Adios Lutz Aiso Fa - Wick Honest Chief Hockovyette Red Whiz Pat Flanagan

Saco Lowell Bowlers Hold Annual Banquet

The Saco Lowell Second Shift league wrapped its season with a banquet at Wormwood's Restaurant after bowling at Pastime Lanes. Hot Shot team bowlers earned trophies. Baby Bombers received team trophies for top single score. Individual awards went to Armand Gilbert high average men, Vickey Lavigne high average women, Andy Guay three strings, Eva Gagne high single women, Willis Hall men's single, with others honored as appreciation trophies. Billy Manning of Pastime Lanes hosted.

Saco Lowell Wormwood Baby Bombers Armand Gilbert Vickey Lavigne Andy Guay Eva Gagne Willis Hall Billy Manning

Baseball standings and results snapshot from Today

A garbled list shows team standings with scores like Cincinnati ten Philadelphia one and Houston ten San Francisco two. It also notes Monday results St Louis defeating New York and Pittsburgh edging Atlanta. Scheduled games include Los Angeles at Chicago and New York at St Louis.

THE Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B. Ios Cincinnati Sen Fram Pittsburgh Chicago Los Angeles Phila'ph ii Atlanta Houston New York St. Louis Wings Cincinnati Philadelphia

Burns School Beats Young Seagulls 9-5 in Area Junior High

Burns School of Saco defeated Old Orchard Beach 9 to 5 yesterday in Area Junior High baseball. The Seagulls out hit Burns 8 to 7 but could not produce enough runs. Burns scored once in the first, added two in the sixth, and exploded for six in the seventh. Old Orchard Beach pushed a single run in the first and added two more in the third and seventh.

OLD Orchard Beach Burns School of Saco Old Orchard Beach Burns

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

American League table shows Baltimore and Detroit tied for first with strong run counts. Minnesota and Oakland hover around .522. Today’s games include Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Baltimore, while New York hosts Chicago and Boston visits Washington.

New York Oakland Minnesota Chicago California Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Boston Washington

Braves Farm Director Harry Jenkins Dies in Australia

Harry Jenkins, who helped develop stars such as Henry Aaron and Ed Mathews while directing the Boston Braves farm system from 1946 to 1951, died at 51 in Sydney. He moved to Australia in 1951 and later entered the shoe business, having lived there since.

Boston Harry Jenkins Henry Aaron Ed Mathews Boston Braves Sydney Australia Jenkins Braves Bill Bruton del Crandall Bob Buhl

Thornton Academy Tops St. Louis in Golf Match

In Arundel at Dutch Elm, Thornton Academy golfers defeated St. Louis High 5-1. Key results include A Polackwich of TA beating Belair 2-1, T Bryant of TA defeating Bergeron 3-1, D McCallum losing to Grenier 1 up, and T Ross of TA beating Guertin 4-2. Best-ball TA won 2-1 and 3-1.

Arundel Thornton Academy St. Louis Dutch Elm Belair S.L A. Polackwich T.A Bergeron T. Bryant Grenier D. McCallum Guertin T. Ross

Parents Night in Saco Little League Tomorrow

Saco Little League sponsors Parents Night tomorrow at 8 at GAR Hall in the Saco Municipal Building. Officers of the Little League and Ladies' Auxiliary will lead a meeting for all parents of league players. Coaches will attend and parents will receive Little League regulations and game outlines. A luncheon will follow and officers will hold a brief post-session meeting.

Saco Little League GAR Hall Saco Municipal Building Ladies Loop Tom Winston Winston

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

A compact list of leaders includes Harrelson and Bost from Boston at .400, Carew of Minnesota with 29 hits, Robinson and Killebrew of Minnesota tied for runs, Repoz California with 16 RBIs, Uhlaender Minnesota with 3 triples, Killebrew Minnesota with 8 home runs, Taenaaaia Oak for stolen bases at 9, and pitcher records featuring Santiago Boston 3-0, John Chicago 3-0, McLain Detroit 4-0, plus McDowell Cleveland 63 strikeouts and McLain 45.

Associated Press Harrelson Bost Carew Minn R. Robinson Bast Killebrew Repoz Calif R. Jackson Oak R. Smith Robinson Balt Allison Uhlaender Taenaaaia Oak White N.Y Santiago John Chic McLain Warden McDowell Cleve

National League Batting and Pitching Leaders Summary

Rose leads NL batting with .404 from 30 at bats and 21 runs. McCovey and Swoboda top RBIs with 19 and 18. Rose has 40 hits. Swoboda and McCovey both homer seven times. Wills and Davis steal bases. Pitching leaders show five tied with 1.000 era. Singer tops strikeouts with 44, tied at 38 by three others.

Rose Cin T. Aaron Atl Flood McCovey S.F Swoboda N.Y Perez F. Alou L. Johnson Chic Wills Pitt W. Davis L.A Singer

Balearic Islands Made Spanish Province in 1802 Treaty

The Balearic Islands became a Spanish province following the Treaty of Amiens signed in 1802, marking a formal administrative change amid the Napoleonic era. The move integrated the islands into Spain's territorial framework under the treaty's terms.

Balearic Islands Amiens

New Grass Course Targeted for Saturday Debut

Boston AP reports Suf folk Downs plans to open its new turf course on Saturday after officials postponed the first scheduled race from Wednesday to allow roots to take hold. Racing Secretary Larry How- continues details.

Boston Suffolk Downs Larry How

Leggy Hopeful Targets 7 Furlong Turf Prep at Suffolk

A 3 year old stands to run seven furlongs on the turf this Saturday as a tune up for the $15,000 Suffolk Downs Handicap set for the following week on about one mile. The turf course, absent since 1964, was re installed last autumn.

Ley Suffolk

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