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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

6

Athletes’ Neurosis Linked to Fear of Decline

A Scottish psychiatrist reports that men who prize athletic prowess are prone to severe emotional breakdown at the first hint of decline. He studied 44 men in Leeds, labeling some as victims of “athletes’ neurosis” who stay extroverted but become despondent and unable to work after minor illnesses.

Associated Press Boston Scotland J. Crawford Little Dumfries Little Crichton Royal American Psychiatric Association England Leeds St. James Hospital New York Red Sox Williams Gary Waslewski Washington Senators Fenway Park Waslewski Ft. Dix N.J Ray Culp Culp Senators Phil Ortega Washington

Cardinals widen NL lead with Briles gem over Pirates

Nelson Briles pitched four hit ball as the Cardinals edged the Pirates 1-0 to extend their NL lead to four. Curt Flood and Roger Maris provided the scoring support, while Pittsburgh struggled at the plate with a .226 team batting average. Bunning took the loss for the Pirates as Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia also fell in night games.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Bunning St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Bunning Pirates Nelson Briles St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Atlanta Curt Flood Roger Maris Briles Bill Mazeroski Willie Stargell Ernie Banks Cubs Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett Billy Williams Ron Santo Santo Banks

Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Snapshot

Baseball leaders by league include Alvis Cleve and Carew atop batting averages with 50 at bats. Notable figures: B Robinson Bast and Killebrew tied for runs, F Howard leading home runs with nine, Rose and Flood pace NL batting and runs, McLean and McDowell prominent on pitching and strikeouts.

Koosman N.Y Singer L. A Sadecki S.F Alvis Cleve Carew Minn B. Robinson Bast Killebrew Repoz Cal F. Howard Wash Freehan Det Calif Uhlaender

SAD 60 Beats Seagulls 1 0 In Berwick Tilt

SAD 60 blanked Seagulls 1 0 in Berwick as Pete Bellisimo allowed four hits. Merrill and Bellisimo pitched well in a seven inning contest with a scoreless start. The lone run came in the first on SAD 60 hits while Jolin and Stilphen doubled for Berwick.

Berwick SAD Old Orchard Beach York County Pete Bellisimo Gary Merrill Bellisimo Merrill Roger Jolin Sam Stilphen Stevens Moore Sf 'Stilphen Harriman Jones Koelker Dube Worster Orchard Beach Jolin Lemire Pushaw D. Roberge L Croix G. Roberge Cullinan Kimball Stilphen John Lvan

Cumberland Fair Official Entries Show Bright Field of Trotters and Pacers

Tonight at Cumberland Fair Post Time 7 30 features nine races led by Pace events with $450 to $550 purses and a mix of notable horses such as Shadydale Empress Raising Cain Birthday Song Noble Dream and Diamond Dios. Drivers include B McGee F Parker R Kellogg and A Gallant among others.

Cumberland Fair Shadydale Empress B. McGee R. Maker Mighty James W. Handy R. Smith Giff R. Kellogg A.J. Gallant W. Miller F. Parker Poor Frank J.D. Salley Sparky H. Ralph Mr. Madison R. Fenno R. Doherty Norway A. Tempesta

Lincoln Birth Cabin Enclosed in Marble Building

The log cabin where Abraham Lincoln was born has been enclosed within a marble building at Hodgenville Kentucky. The preservation project highlights Lincoln's early roots and local heritage for visitors and scholars.

Abraham Lincoln Hodgenville, Ky

Race Results First Race at Track Meet

Vicky Adair won the opening race finishing first as a betting favorite. Shadydale finished second with payouts listed at $2.60 to show and $3.80 to win.

Vicky Adair Shadydale

Horse Races and Payouts List

A detailed listing of race results with finishers and payoffs across nine races. Notable payouts include Borderview Nick $13.80 to win and Quiniela totals for Seventh and Ninth races. Also features numerous horse names and associated monetary returns.

Rocket Flashy Chick Tinwyn Freddie Fingo Stormy Star Scotics Jeans B. J. Frisco Littlest Hobo Tiny Widow Miss Real Gusto Could B Mr. Overseer Mighty Hi Marge Johnny Gallon Dracos Mr. Denny Rod Morris Candy Boot Sergeant E Britt Toujours Mighty Gem Mite Joe Lebel Reeds Scott Scooter Lass Farmer's Ace Meadow Maisie Dellmar Vickis Kid Mark Spirit Eolas Deb Borderview Mima Mark Noble Jeff Harry Orer Borderview Duke Indico Shanna Dirago H Attorney Babe Bob Yates Beven Girl Royal Deluxe Fisherman's Luck Jeffs Mark Deweys ‘Pal Cedar Crest ‘Fleet Flossie Allain Eliza B. Star Milside Zanzibar Towanda Ahlan H Honest Chief Midnight Gambler Ign

Baseball Standings And Schedule From The Major Leagues

The standings show GB, records and team names including Baltimore Detroit Cleveland New York Oakland Boston Washington California Chicago and more. Upcoming games list Oakland at Minnesota Baltimore at Detroit New York at Cleveland California at Chicago Washington at Boston and other matchups.

Associated Press Auernin Te Ue Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Boston Washington California New York Chicago Milwaukee National St. Louis San Fran Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Phila Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia San Francisco Philadelphie

World Candlepin Titles Battle At Pe Scarborough

The 1968 official Worlds Candlepin Bowling championships open Saturday at the Big 20 Bowling Center Scarborough Maine with about 1000 entrants from New England and Canada competing for an estimated 7000 in prizes. The four week event includes bantam and junior divisions and runs through June 9 with multiple sessions daily and winners highlighted in various age and open events.

Scarborough New England Canada Stasia Czernicki Fairway Vts World Lanes Natick Mass Czernicki Fran Onorato Don Patchell Big 20 Auburn Sunnyside Danvers Larry Jenkins Scituate

Marshwoodblank Defeats Friars for Eighth Straight Win

Marshwood High stays undefeated in league play with an 8-0 victory over St. Anthony's. Bob Fontaine contributes a triple and a single, Stuart Seavey adds two singles, Gary Parmley triples, and Mike Warren doubles. St. Anthony's pitching allows 8 runs on 8 hits.

Ken Holtzman Eliot Marshwood High St. Anthony's Bob Fontaine Stuart Seavey Gary Parmley Mike Warren Marshwood Zemaitis Balinskas Kilmas Fuller Parmley Gerry

Crier's Tourney Opens Thursday for Ladies League

A Crier's tourney will open the Ladies League at Biddeford Saco Country Club on Thursday. The morning league starts at 9 a m and the twilight league tees off at 5 p m. A ladies sweeps will continue throughout the day according to Mrs Joseph P Kenneally.

Biddeford - Saco Country Club Joseph P. Kenneally

Nelson Briles Shuts Out Pirates for 1-0 Cardinals Win

Major League action notes Nelson Briles of St. Louis pitching a five hitter to defeat the Pirates 1-0. Ernie Banks slugged his 447th home run as the Cubs beat the Dodgers 5-1. A Tokyo report mentions Jaguar Kakizawa stopping Raymund Rivera in a boxing mismatch.

Associated Press Nelson Briles Cardinals Pittsburgh St. Louis Pirates Ernie Banks Cubs Chicago Los Angeles Dodgers

Disqualification hearing continues at Churchill Downs

Dancer's Image owner Peter Fuller and trainer Lou Cavalaris attend a second day of a Kentucky Derby disqualification hearing at Churchill Downs. The session reviewed phenylbutazone in the colt's system after the Derby, with testimony from eight or more witnesses and tight security around the closed hearing. Fuller and Cavalaris face potential penalties and purse distribution awaits stewards ruling after the hearing.

Louisville Peter Fuller Lou Cavalaris Churchill Downs Dancer Cavalaris Handlin Fuller Fuller Calumet Farm Wathen Knebelkamp Kelso Sturgeon Alex Harthill Doug Davis Breckinridge State Racing Commission

Nasl high scoring leads world in goals per game

The North American Soccer League averages 3.58 goals per game through 50 contests with 179 total goals. Analysts attribute it to an offensive coaching trend and a unique scoring system awarding six points for a win and three for a draw plus points for each goal scored.

San Francisco NASL England Italy Russia West Germany France

Coaches Push Offense In Bid To Boost Standings

Coaches stress faster offense over defense to rack up points for standings and attract more paying fans.

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