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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1969

Page

6

Tovar Ends McNally No-Hitter With Single In Ninth

Cesar Tovar spoiled Dave McNally's no hitter by delivering a ninth inning single as Baltimore held a 5-0 lead. McNally, with a one-hitter bid, allowed a hit to Tovar who said he would hit him. Detroit outlasted Chicago in 10 innings, Kansas City beat Cleveland 5-2, Atlanta beat New York 6-5, Philadelphia shut out Cincinnati 7-0. McNally notched his sixth straight win. Tiant suffered his seventh straight loss for Cleveland.

Associated Press Cesar Tovar Dave McNally McNally Soto Baltimore Tovar Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Atlanta New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Washington Don Lock Twins Andy Etchebarren Orioles Boog Powell Dick McAuliffe Tigers Jim Northrup Ed Herrmann Irknatrick Luis Tiant Tiant Royals

Trotters and Pacers at Scarborough Downs

Harness racing card at Scarborough Downs features trotters and pacers in a lineup of races headed by noted drivers and expected champions. Local bets and purses promise competitive heats across the afternoon program.

Stags Deliver Win Over Tigers 7-2 in Pitching Duel

Cheverus nips Biddeford 7-2 as Brian O Reganallowes eight hits over eight innings. Stags benefit from eight Tiger errors and 10 Cheverus singles while Phil Sloan Tony Peverada and Marty Norton field sharply. Early runs in first third and sixth frame seal the Cheverus victory.

Cheverus Biddeford Stag Brian O’regafi Roleson Tiger Stags Phil Sloan Tony Peverada Marty Norton Steve Macomber

Majestic Prince Set for Preakness Speed Test

Majestic Prince, trainer Johnny Longden aboard for the session, prepared for Saturdays Preakness Stakes by clocking a 45 second half mile at Pimlico. The Derby winner is among eight 3-year-olds including Arts and Letters and Top Knight in the field for the richest Triple Crown race. Post time 5:40 p.m. EDT with CBS coverage and a projected 45,000 crowd.

Baltimore Majestic Prince Frank McMahon Pimlico Track Tamlin Jet Sunland Park New Mexico Valiant Bull Johnny Longden Rokeby Stable Arts and Letters Top Knight Steven B. Wilson Manuel Yeaza Elmendorf Kenny Knapp Glenn M. Banker's Nick Colludo Glad’s Robert Wilson Claiborne Farm Jay Ray Earlie Fires Bill Hartack Braulio Baeza Pelican Stable al Hattab Ray Broussard Michael Phipps Greengrass Greene George Cusi Pimlico

Thornton Academy Edges Portland High 8 7 In Telegram League

Thornton Academy defeated Portland High 8 to 7 in Telegram League play at Portland. Brian Gerry starred for Thornton with four hits and relief pitching. Portland led 2-1 early, Thornton answered with two runs in the fourth, two in the fifth, and two more in the seventh to pull ahead before Portland rallied for three in the seventh and one in the eighth.

Portland Thornton Academy Brian Gerry Thornton T.A Ton Academy

Maine Ironne Stars no hit bid ends in Baltimore win

Mitching Dave McNally pitched 8 1 3 innings of hitless ball before Cesar Tovar ended his no hit bid in Baltimore's 5-0 victory over Minnesota. Rich Allen and Phil Lies had three singles and a homer in Philadelphia's 7-0 win over Cincinnati.

Associated Press Mitching Dave McNally Orioles Cesar Tovar Baltimore Minnesota Rich Allen Phillies Philadelphia Cincinnati

Young Tiger Hurler Blanks Mahoney in 7-0 Victory

Biddeford Junior High Freshman pitcher Boisvert dominated South Portland, striking out 17 as Biddeford toppled Mahoney 7-0. Boisvert homered in the first inning, Labbe added two singles, fueling the Tigers’ big win at home.

Biddeford Junior High Mahoney South Portland Butch Boisvert Biddeford Fresh Tigers Boisvert Phil Labbe

Ward wins 1968-69 Dudley Garrett Rookie Award

Rochester forward Ron Ward is named the American Hockey League Rookie of the Year for 1968-69. Ward scored 32 points in voting by league writers and sportscasters, with Gar net Bailey of Hershey second at 19 points.

West Springfield Mass Ron Ward Rochester Dudley Red

Red Riot Edges Eagles 4-3 in Ninth Inning Shocker

In SOTH PORTLAND, Bruce Charles delivered a one out line drive to right center in the bottom of the ninth, scoring the winning run after John Gleason walked and stole second, and Bob Reid’s bunt single nudged him to third. Eagles pitcher Jerry Collett struck out 13 before giving way in the decisive frame.

Soth Portland Bruce Charles South Portland St. Louis John Gleason Gleason Bob Reid Charles Jerry Collett Guy Laliberte Eagles Collett

Eagles Linksmen Defeat Seagulls In Golf Match

Eagles Linksmen beat Old Orchard Beach Seagulls 6-0 at Dutch Elm Golf Course. Capt Dan McSweeney led with key wins, Saint Louis took best ball, and Mike Perreault plus Bob Belair edged their opponents. Next match is May 19 at York Country Club.

Eagles Old Orchard Beach

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

Tokyo Alberto Reyes 122 pounds outpointed Katei shi Takayama 122 in Tokyo. Montreal Robert Cleroux 21542 outpointed Pretty Roy Felstein 194 in Montreal. Los Angeles Rodolfo Gonzales 1332 knocked out Juan Collado 134 in Long Beach. Reggio Calabria Fernando Azzori 127% outpointed Wellington Vilella 12742 in Italy.

Associated Press Tokyo Alberto Reyes Philippines Kateishi Takayama Japan Montreal Robert Cleroux Pretty Roy Felstein Toronto Los Angeles Rodolfo Gonzales Long Beach Calif Juan Collado Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Reggio Calabria Italy Fernando Azzori Wellington Vilella Uruguay

Race Drivers Competing For Pole Position In 500

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. AP Mario Andretti and A J Foyt top contenders for the pole in the 53rd 500 mile race May 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ten mile time trials Saturday decide the No 1 starting slot for the $750 000 classic. About $40 000 in prizes will be paid for qualifying. Andretti drove over 171 mph in practice in a four wheel drive Lotus with a turbo Ford engine. Foyt turned his first lap over 170 mph in a Coyote turbo Ford. The fastest so far this week is 169 5 by Roger McCluskey. The full 33 car field last year averaged 165 498. The opening day attracts about 150 000 with Memorial Day crowds up to 300 000.

Indianapolis Ind Mario Andretti A.J. Foyt Indianapolis Motor Speedway Joe Leonard San Jose Calif Lotus Pratt & Kitney Andretti Nazareth Foyt Houston Roger McCluskey Tucson Ariz Penner Speedway

Fragmented Sports Scores and Schedule Fragments

A jumble of team initials and scores shows results for Atlanta Philadelphia New York and more. The schedule lists upcoming and past matchups across the major leagues with several cities including Montreal San Fran Los Angeles Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh.

Chicago Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Phila Phia Montreal Ll Atlanta San Fran Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego Houston Philadelphia Montreal

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Key leaders across batting and pitching include Carew Minnesota .383 and Blair Baltimore 47 hits, F Robinson Baltimore 45, Murcer New York 36 RBIs, F Howard Washington 13 HRs, Harper Seattle 18 stolen bases, and Culp Boston 60 strikeouts. Pitching leaders show 5 tied with 1,000, Gibson St Louis 55, Jenkins Chicago 61, Singer Los Angeles 56.

Associated Press Carew Minnesota Petrocelli Boston Blair Baltimore F. Robinson Murceer New York F. Howard Washington D. Johnson Baltimmore Reese D. Green Oakland Arl R. Jackson Harper Seattle Foy Kansas City Culp McDowell Cleveland Hebner Awe C. Jones Chicaee Santo Chicago Tolan M. Alou Pittsburgh Kessinger H. Aaron Atlanta B. Williams Chicao Plan Cincinnati Brock St. Louis Morgan Houston Jenkins Gibson Singer Los Angeles

The Best Way To Protect Your Family Against Heat

Biddeford Pool Co advertises summer pool orders to shield families from heat traffic and crowds with contact at Biddeford Pool 282 3558.

Biddeford Pool CO Biddeford Pool

Yastrzemski Goes For The Long Ball In Boston Tilt

Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox says he will swing for power but still takes the base hit when needed. His average rose to .264 as Boston opens a six game homestand at Fenway Park against Seattle and California, with Sonny Siebert facing Marty Pattin in the opener. The Sox seek to extend an eight game win streak after sweeping Detroit and building a strong West Coast trip.

Boston Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Cleveland Red Sox Yaz Imart Fenway Park Seattle Pilots California Angels Dick Williams Seattle Anaheim Sonny Siebert Pilots Marty Pattin Mike Nagy Gary Bell Op Red Sox Ray Culp Culp Oakland Detroit Angels Athletics Tony Conigliaro Baltimore

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