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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1969

Page

3

Las Vegas ties of two baseball owners revealed

Government records show Braves owner William C. Bartholomay and three Braves officials sit on Parvin-Dohrmann Co. board, which owns Las Vegas hotels and casinos. Athletics owner Charles O. Finley bought stock in Parvin-Dohrmann, a firm under SEC review, amid a gambling linked history in baseball.

Washington Atlanta Braves Oakland Athletics Las Vegas William C. Bartholomay Direc Tors Parvin-Dohrmann Co Charles O. Finley Nevada Securities and Exchange Commission Stardust Fremont Aladdin Batholomay Delbert W. Coleman John J. Louis Jr Coleman Chicago Parvin-Dohrmann ,Co Supreme Court Justic William Q. ‘Douglas Albert ‘Parcin Foundation Abe Fortas Supreme Court Family Foundation Louis E. Wolfson Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Kenesaw M. Landis Black Sox Landis New York Giants Charles Stoneham John McGraw Havana Cuba Braves Athletics SEC Parvin-Dohrmann Bartholomay and Louis Nevada Gaming Control Board Riviera Finley Gaming Control Board FOF Proprietary Funds, Ltd Bahamas FOF

Seattle Pilots Rally Past Red Sox In 11th At Fenway

Seattle Pilots outslug Boston 10-9 in 11 innings at Fenway Park as Vicente Romo allows no runs in relief until the 11th. Jim Gosger and John Kennedy spark a late attack, with two-run homers and a triple setting up a dramatic comeback before Romo finishes the job.

Boston Seattle Pilots Boston Red Sox Vicente Romo Pilots Ning Fenway Park Eveyone Red Sox Joe Schultz Seattle Wayne Comer Carl Yastrzemski Gerry MacNertney Larry Haney Boston University Charles River Jim Gosger John Kennedy Tommy Harper Don Mincher Romo Rico Petrocelli Joe Azcue Reggie Smith Cameron Mike Andrews John O’donoghue Yastrzemski Gary Bell Bell Mike Nagy

Cubs Whitewash Astros Behind Holtzman Three-Hitter

Ken Holtzman pitched a three-hitter to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 11-0 victory over Houston. The win marked the Cubs’ third shutout in four games. Mike Epstein of the Senators blasted three homers in another game, but his team lost.

Associated Press Mike Epstein Senators Bee Eerig Ken Holtzman Cubs Chicago Houston

Independent Shop League To Hold Banquet

Independent Shop League members who bowled at Pastime Lanes Biddeford this season will hold their second annual banquet at Wonder Bar Steak House Biddeford Monday evening. League teams in order: Big R Outlet, Cote's Market, Allied Shoe, Westland Shoe, Allied Tape, Noyes Tire, Allied Maintenance. Social hour at 6:30 banquet at 7.

Independent Shop League Pastime Lanes Main Street Biddeford Wonder Bar Big R Cote’s Market Allied Shoe Westland Shoe Allied Tape Noyes Tire Allied Maintenance

Marshwood High Blanks Seagulls 2-0

Marshwood High shut out Old Orchard Beach High 2-0 in a Southern York League game on Friday. The Hawks scored in the first and sixth innings as Old Orchard Beach loaded the bases in the fifth but three straight hits returned the ball to the mound and no runs were scored.

Boston Dick Williams Romo Williams Red Sox ELIOT Marshwood High Old Orchard Beach High Hawks Gulls

McGareys Cutdown Top Contender At Beech Ridge

Dick Mc Gareys No 0 cutdown is the likely hot favorite for the rescheduled Mothers Day Classic at Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough with a 50 lap A class feature and 35 and 25 lap races for B and novice divisions. Wolstenhulme of Windham drives the car, built in 1963, a tuned 301 engine with a quick change differential. The event features top Ridge rivals Dale Avery of York and Dave Darveau of Augusta as gates open at noon for time trials and mothers receive special prizes from the Maine State Stock Car Racing Association.

Scarborough Dick McGarey Beech Ridge Speedway McGarey Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Wolstenhulme the Ridge Dale Avery York Dave Darveau Augusta Windham Pick Carveau Avery Maine State Stock Car Racing Association

Young Eagles Beat St Andre s In Loop Tilt 4 3

In Alumni Field yesterday St Louis Junior High defeated St Andre s seventh and eighth graders 4 to 3 in area league play. It was the Eagles third win in four games while St Andre s dropped to 1 3. Labonte and Drapeau led the scoring with key hits and runs driven in during the decisive third inning.

St. Louis Junior High St. Andre Alumni Field Young Eagles St. Andre's St. Louis Mike Labonte Denis Salvas Guy Drapeau Bouthot Eagles Labonte Drapeau

Used Tracks Are Listed In Section 12 Of Want Ads

A local classifieds page highlights used tracks for sale in Section 12 of the want ads. Classified listings show guitars drums and other equipment, with prices and contact details for buyers.

Where Has Horton Gone

Willie Horton, star of the Detroit Tigers, is suspended indefinitely after leaving a game and missing a charter flight to Minnesota. Manager Mayo Smith said Horton would not report to the club until he decides to rejoin his teammates. GM Jim Campbell noted the unusual situation and said Horton’s attorney reported discussions were underway.

Horton Tigers Twins Smith Detroit ST Paul - Minneapolis Willie Horton Detroit Tigers Twin Cities Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Tiger Mayo Smith Jim Camber Campbell

Rochambeau Club Eyes Intra Club Softball League

Adrien Cyr chairs a softball committee at Rochambeau Club with Jean Dube and Dick Henaire calling a general practice for interested members tomorrow at 1 pm on Memorial Field May Street. Norm Brochu named team manager for the re organized Biddeford Saco squad with talk of a multi team intra club league if enough players join. A volleyball league may follow with a committee led by Roger Normand, plans to be discussed at next Thursday's meeting amid sports interest. Peru seizes and releases a US fishing vessel after a $15,000 fine, as readers see classified ads.

Adrien Cyr Rochambeau Jean Dube Dick Henaire Memorial Field May Street Norm Brochu Biddeford - Saco Cyr Roger Normand

Aspiring Bowlers Duel for Twin City Title

Aspirants to area bowling title meet tomorrow evening at Pas Time Lanes Biddeford. Local bowlers aim to topple Donald Bouthot who has defended the crown for 10 straight matches. Contenders include Mel Leroy Kalex Jerry Bissonnette Leo Beaulieu Henry Lachance Bob Provencher Chick Chirozy Bert Dube Marcel Roberge Bob Cote and Ernie Jennison. Start time set for 6.

Tommorrow Main Street Biddeford Twin City Donald Bouthot Bouthot Mel Leroy Kalex Jerry Bissonnette Leo Beaulieu Henry Lachance Bob Provencher Chick Chiroszy Bert Dube Marcel Roberge Bob Cote Ernie Jennison

Triple Crown Hopes Die In Preakness Test

Kentucky Derby winner Majestic Prince headlines an eight horse field in Pimlico's 9th Preakness Stakes gunning for the potential ninth Triple Crown. The race drew Arts and Letters Top Knight Captain Action Greengrass Greene Al Hatta Glad Jay Ray with post time set at 5 40 p.m. EDT and CBS coverage. Hedge Apple Jeff wins Hinsdale Raceway mile pace on Friday night.

Baltimore Middleground Needles Chateaugay Citation Tim Tam Carry Back Northern Dancer Majestic Prince Pimlico Arts and Letters Top Knight Captain Action Greengrass Greene al Hatta Glad’s Blade Jay Ray CBS Hinsdale N.H Hedge Apple Jeff Hinsdale Raceway

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