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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1969
Page
4
Mike Fiore pinch hit a two run ninth inning double for Kansas City, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 win over Baltimore. Lonnie Piniella collected three hits, and Hall struggled in relief. Boston stayed atop the East with a 7-2 win over California.
Thornton Academy beats Sanford 96 to 44 at TA Athletic Field led by Dutremble and Savage in sprints and distance events. Wentworth wins pole vault, Bolduc dominates two mile, re lay team features Mouzas Lizotte Dutremble. Sanford scorers include Chadbourne Penney.
The Women's Summer bowling league opens next Thursday at 6 30 PM at 20th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford. Five bowlers per team with openings for individuals or full squads. Novice to top notch bowlers can join to gain experience for winter leagues. prizes and a banquet planned. contact Nick Gillis at the lanes.
Today's scheduled game between Thornton Academy and Sanford at Saco Memorial Field is postponed until Friday May 16. Maroon baseball mentor Phil Curtis announced the postponement citing the field as under water.
Official entries listed for ten harness races with post times and purses. Entries include J. M. Jim, Kitty Knight, Adios Tomorrow, Debonaire, The Cobbler, Election Day, Moko Scott, Queens Gem, Singing Gene, Texas Way and numerous paired horses under drivers J. Parker D. Watson R. Bartlett L. Norton D. May T. Wing D. Richards.
Don Bouffard won the first weekly handicap rolloff for men at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford with a 622 total on a 65 pin handicap. He edged Steve Foss by 11 pins and converted a 1-7-10 shot for a cash prize. Second place Foss had 611, Herve Paul 606, and other scores ranged down to 503 as 12 bowlers competed. The next weekly event is at the same venue next Friday at 7 with a crack at the 17-10 pins.
The report lists league standings and recent results for multiple divisions. Notable gaps and dates include Friday results from Houston at New York and rain in several matches, with upcoming schedules across San Francisco Chicago Houston New York Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati Montreal Atlanta Philadelphia San Diego St. Louis.
The St. Louis Alumni Association will face St. Louis junior high in a baseball game tomorrow at Alumni Field at 1 30 PM. President Marcel Roy expects the alumni to hand the Eagles their first loss. Roy aims to have former St. Louis great Roger Lessard on the mound. Coach Wilbur Bernier will keep the lineup: Bald first, Gendron second, Letellier third, Drapeau short, Tardiff left, Marchand center, Dube right, Salvas catcher, Labrante on the mound.
Andy Kosco of the Dodgers hit two home runs and a single, driving in five runs as Los Angeles crushed Pittsburgh 13-3. Mike Marshall and the Pilots shut out Washington 2-0, with Marshall allowing only two singles. Attendance was 9,064 at Sattsik Downs.
SCARBOROUGH Drivers line up for Beech Ridge Speedway Mother's Day feature with Dick Wolstenhulme aiming to repeat in the supermodified, challenged by Dale Avery and Dave Darveau in a tight A Class battle. B and C class favorites also race as mothers receive tributes and prizes. gates open noon with racing at 2 p.m.
West Biddeford announces the 1969 season with teams and players assigned. Big Saco Journal includes Shawn D Anton William Caron Stephen Roger Madore and James Rousseau. C.I.O. players Michael Bouthilette Daniel Lachance David Lachance Daniel Paquette Richard Valliere Gerard Custeau. Samson Supply players Marc Berthiaume Russell Gagne Danny Hartsell Keith Jacques. White Star players John Cosgrove Michael Cosgrove Daniel Cyr Perry Pelletier. All new players and last year’s are to report at W.E.L.L. Field Monday at 6 15 PM to meet and coaches to attend.
The Boston Red Sox beat the California Angels 7-2 in Anaheim. Mike Andrews cleared the bases with a three run triple and Carl Yastrzemski added his seventh homer of the season as Boston scored five in the ninth to secure the victory. Ray Culp improved to 5-1 while Jim McGlothlin started for the Angels. Hoyt Wilhelm pitched for the Angels in relief.
Hanover AP report highlights Mike Brown co-captain-elect of the swimming team as 1969 Alf E. Watson Trophy winner for Dartmouth's top athlete of the year. Green Key Weekend also awarded ski captain Ed Damon the Dartmouth Cup for best senior overall credit to the school. In Pownal Vermont Wes tover Driver won the seven furlong feature at Green Mountain Park Friday night.
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