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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1967

Page

7

Foran Delivers Extra Inning Win Over Biddeford Eagles

St Louis Junior High School edged Biddeford 1-0 in the ninth at Alumni Field as John Foran struck out 21 in a 3-0 season start. Billy Bon pitched well for St Louis, with Foran loading the bases on a bunt and Mike Perreault driving in Lamb for the winning run.

St. Louis Junior High School Southpare John Foran Biddeord Junior High St. Louis Alumni Field Eagles Biddeford Foran St. Louis Billy Bon Greg Lamb Mark Pomerleau Cochrane Pomerleau Mike Perreault Lamb Old Orchard Beach

Thunderchief Strike Force Cut In Half

The Air Force has halved its F105 Thunderchief fleet in the Vietnam War leaving about 400 in service. The service bought 818 and has not built more since 1964, with losses totaling around $1 billion. Most missions against North Vietnam were flown by these aircraft, many destroyed in war related incidents.

Washington Air Force Pentagon North Vietnam Southeast Asia

Biddeford Tops St Louis In Slow Pitch Scoreless Tie

Foran pitches 9 innings and earns the win as Biddeford defeats St Louis 1 to 0 in extra frames. Eon takes the loss with a 9 inning effort while Ayotte and Antona contribute at the plate for Biddeford.

Pro Soccer By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

National League game at New York versus Pittsburgh postponed and no games scheduled for today.

Associated Press National League New York Pittsburgh

Tiger Agrees To Title Bout Against Rouse

New York AP Tiger agrees to a September light heavy title defense against Roger Rouse at Madison Square Garden with at least 75000 dollars for the winner. Garden officials pledge extra police after a riot followed the Tiger Torres bout and deny any ban on Puerto Rican fighters.

New York Roger Rouse Madison Square Garden Teddy Brenner Nigeria Rouse Anaconda Mont Tiger Lou Burston Edwin B. Dooley New York Athletic Commission Dooley Nelson Rockefeller Harry Markson Garden Markson

Speeding Crackdown on Film Captured in Wuppertal

Police in Wuppertal, Germany chase traffic violators using motorcycles fitted with recording gear. The program aims to deter speeding and document infractions for further action.

Wuppertal Germany

Handkerchiefs to Signal Delays in NPSL Soccer Games

New York AP reports red handkerchiefs will signal delays during National Professional Soccer League matches for television commercials. Commissioner Ken Macker says referees will wave the scarves to indicate delays and sponsors will benefit with minimal fan disruption.

NEW York Ken Macker NPSL Barry Rowan California Clippers Blagoje Vidinie Los Angeles Toros Oakland Rowan Peter Rhodes Pittsburgh Toronto Rhodes Macker

Maine motorists pay for inspections reach 1.5 million

Augusta Maine motorists paid 1.5 million to meet state motor vehicle inspection standards. The Bureau of Motor Vehicle Inspection of the Maine State Police reported 397 953 adjustments were made before stickers were issued and 2 042 refusal cards were issued to vehicles not meeting standards at 1 521 inspection stations.

Augusta Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicle Inspection

Cameras on handlebars track speeding motorcycles

The description notes a camera system mounted on motorcycle handlebars powered by the bike battery. It focuses up to 40 feet and includes a built in electronic flash and a data recording device that logs date time and the vehicle speed.

Saco Baptist Church Joins Maine Council of Churches

In Waterville the United Baptist Church of Saco joined seven Maine churches as associate members of the Assembly of the Maine Council of Churches. The move marks the first associate memberships under the Council's new constitution and includes seven Councils of Churches. The council lists 100 Protestant denominations including the United Church of Christ Maine Conference and the Northern New England Presbyterian Church.

Waterville United Baptist Church of

Soviet Cosmo 159 160 Satellites See Moon-Route Tests

Moscow announces Cosmos 159 in an elongated orbit from 236 to 37 655 miles and Cosmos 160 in a near ground orbit. Belgrade names Mika Spiljak premier as Yugoslavia rotates leadership. Manila reports clashes with Huk rebels. Bangkok cites Voice of Free Asia to start by year end.

Associated Press Moscow Soviet Union Belgrade Mika Spiljak Communist Party Spiljak Tito Yugoslav Communist Party

Ruth Esther Circle Elects Officer Slate

The Ruth Esther Circle of the Saco United Baptist Church held its final meeting of the season at Mrs. Betty Cole’s home in Saco with 12 members present. The slate includes Mrs. Alice Libby as circle leader and Miss Emma Lougee as co leader, along with secretary treasurer Mrs. Lam son and Love Gift chairwoman Mrs. Snow, plus a program committee. Reports were given, the Love Gift was dedicated, and a Bible study led by Miss Brackett. The first meeting next season is set for Oct 18 at Mrs. Libby’s Biddeford home.

Ruth Esther Circle Saco United Baptist Church Betty Cole Lafayette St Saco Alice Libby Emma Lougee Jane Lamson Helen Snow Mary Rennell Madeline Brackett Geraldine Fenderson

Voice Of The Celtics Speaker At College Dinner

Johnny Most, famed Boston Celtics broadcaster, to speak at St Francis College Athletic Awards Dinner on Monday at 7 pm. Beaudry announces Most’s long career since 1953, his Brooklyn roots, and ties to Red Auerbach and Celtics honors.

Johnny Most Boston Celtics St. Francis College James A. Beaudry Pool Road College Most New England Boston Red Auerbach Brooklyn N.Y Brooklyn College Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giant Marty Glickman Johnny New Bedford A.C.F.E Wayland Mass Sandra

Sorority Names 52 Charter Pledges in Maine Chapter

Portland's Gray's School of Business announces Nu Tau Sigma National Sorority charter pledges, naming 52 area girls. Included are Joyce Douville Dianna Harvey Eleanor J Kelly of Saco Marlene Polito Norm a Gamash Old Orchard Beach Dian Piirainen Ogunquit and Penny Richards of Bar Mills.

Portland

University Women Name Scholarship Winners

The York County Branch AAUW announced Edih K. Abbott scholarship winners at Salmon Falls Country Club. Anita Doyle of Sanford earned $500 to study elementary education at Gorham State College. Margaret Miniutti of Biddeford received $250 to pursue art education at Gorham State College.

Circus Parade Planned by Saco Cub Scout Pack 528

Saco Cub Scout Pack 528 sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church meets at Cubmaster Andrew Scontras home. Plans include May 24 pack meeting at Christ Church Biddeford and a parade of dens in homemade costumes. A trip to Portland airport is set for Saturday with 11 30 a.m. meet at the parish house. Pinewood Derby models available at Benoit's Biddeford. A new den is formed with Mrs A J Blunt as den mother. meetings set for Tuesday afternoon at her Buxton Road home.

Saco Trinity Episcopal Church Andrew Scontras Christ Church Biddeford Scontras Portland Cleveland Street Benoit

Vaccination Clinic Planned In Biddeford

A pre school vaccination clinic against smallpox is set for Saturday May 20 at 9 am. It will be held at the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Office in City Building for children entering school in September. Parents should bring their child to a doctor or the clinic. Dr M P Houle health officer will attend and vaccinations are free. The vaccine is provided by the City of Biddeford.

Biddeford

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