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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1969

Page

8

Orioles Seek Consistency As Winners Roll On

The Baltimore Orioles ride a five game road winning streak boosting the AL East lead as Earl Weaver leans on pitching depth led by Dave McNally and Jim Palmer. Cubs, Athletics and Braves also show strong bids with stars Holtzman, Jenkins and Aaron powering respective charges.

Baltimore Orioles Chicago Cubs Oakland Athletics Atlanta Braves Orioles Earl Weaver Dave McNally Minnesota Houston Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Athletics Twins Braves Los Angeles

National League East and American League standings snapshot

The schedule lists NL East matchups including Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Montreal at Houston with other city pairings. AL shows Baltimore and Boston leading segments, plus Wednesday games including Detroit at Chicago and Minnesota at Baltimore. several matchups repeat across leagues with both current leaders and contenders noted.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Montreal Houston Pittsburgh San Diego Chicago Los Angeles St. Louis San Fran New York Atlanta San Francisco L. Pet. G Baltimore Boston Cleveland Oakland Minnesota Kansas City Seattle California Detroit Washington Pss Newark Philaphia

Flyers Name Vic Stasiuk Hockey Coach

Philadelphia hockey changes name Vic Stasiuk head coach while Keith Aden moves to front office in a three year plan. Stasiuk, 39, shifts from AHL to NHL role to rebuild the Flyers squad and implement a new system.

Flyers Vic Stasiuk Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers National Hockey League Keith Aden Jo Oe Allen Stasiuk Bee

Scarborough Downs Official Entries Pace Cards

Scarborough Downs lists race by race entries and post times for ten pacing and trotting races. Notable horses include Shadydale Empress, Success Ace, May Day Lobell, Warspite, Top Leo, and Sir Oliver Pick among others with drivers such as McGhee, Hall Jr, Lou’s Boy, and Parker.

Scarborough Downs Shadydale Empress B. McGhee Borderview Dixie F. Hall Jr Golden Gait W. Clary Jaffe R. Rose Roxabbe J. Lou's Boy S. S. Smith Dilly Daily Gene R. Tilbert Samachuck S. Bubier Hamilton Peter Paul Star R. Gartley Saba S. Bard Cliff Dean J. McKenney Viceroy R. May B. Smith T. Harris D. Richards R. Smith W. Clary Postakill Pam D. Watson Ginn Cadares R. Millett H. Ralph Hanover F. Smith Ridgeview W. Ross Tasselman J. Foster R. Fenno Marys W. Burke Bobby Will R. Doyon Tee Pee P. Gray Leo H. McKenney Sandy Sam S. Hamilton Mr. Hope F. Parker Debbyette Moraka Valsota F. Colbath

Saco Babe Ruth Faces Coach Shortage For This Year

Two coaches are needed to run a Babe Ruth League in Saco this year. A meeting is set for Thursday at 7 PM in the Recreation Center on Pleasant Street. A league spokesman says the teams must have officers and discuss plans for an auxiliary. Dick Murray and Artie McInnis, longtime associates of Saco Babe Ruth, urge volunteers to attend to keep the program alive.

Saco Recreation Center Pleasant Street Dick Murray Artie McInnis

Red Knights Defeat Gorham On Links

The St. Francis College golf team closed its season with a 41 win over Gorham State College Monday at Dutch Elm Golf Course. St. Francis finished 24–4 for the season, led by Mike Montorri 34-37-71 and captain Bud Danahey who eagled the first hole and shot 74. Next week the team will play Beat the Coach Day against Coach Tom Winston.

St. Francis College Gorham State College Dutch Elm St. Francis Mike Montorri Bud Danahey Tom Winston

Tiger Frosh Beat Westbrook 5-4 In Close Class Frosh Game

Biddeford freshmen improve to 4-3 after a hard fought 5-4 victory over Westbrook. Dube and Lavigne spearhead late offense with back to back hits and a ninth inning squeeze play scoring Dube. Key plays include Mullen, Becumier driving in runs and Lavigne stealing bases as Biddeford holds Westbrook 5 4 after nine innings.

Biddeford Frosh Westbrook Eedae Imaute Teant Tiger West Tigers Gery Lego Dave Lavigne Mullen Becumier Biddeford Boisvert Andy Paul Paul Leon Donald Dube Dube Antonakos Lavigne Gagnon RBI Beaumier Lago Labbe Graham Antonakes Manoogian Connolly Theriault Gimo Lower Gime Dyer Colello

Independent Shop League Banquet Honors Bowlers

The Independent Shop League held its second banquet at Wonder Bar Steak House in Biddeford after a season at Pastime Lanes. Trophies went to Big R. Outlet, Cote's Market, Allied Shoe, Westland Shoe, Allied Tape, Noyes Tire and Allied Maintenance with Mel Gould, Lee Kalex and Andy Guay earning top honors. Roger Nadeau won the handicap rolloff. a weekly rolloff is set for next Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.

Independent Shop League Main Street Biddeford Wonder Bar Big R. Outlet Cote’s Market Allied Shoe Westland Shoe Allied Tape Noyes Tire Allied Maintenance Mel Gould Lee Kalex Andy Guay Roger Nadeau Billy Manning

Le Voltigeur Softball League Opens Meeting

A Softball League meeting is set for tomorrow night at the Le Voltigeur Club corner of South Street and Elm Streets at 6 30. Final league start arrangements will be discussed and all sponsors are urged to attend. Managers coaches and players are expected.

le Voltigeur Club South Street Elm Streets Adelbert Huot

Lonborg Faces Severe Test in Opener With Angels

Boston pitcher Jim Lonborg, recovering from a shoulder issue, is set for a crucial start against the California Angels at Fenway Park as the Red Sox open a three game series. John McGlothlin opposes Lonborg, with Boston making lineup tweaks including dropping Reggie Smith from leadoff to cleanup and moving Tony Conigliaro down in the order.

Boston Jim Lonborg Boston Red Sox Detroit California Angels Fenway Park Lonborg Red Sox Baltimore Ers Lon’borg Anky Dick Williams Gels Anaheim John McGlothlin McGlothlin California Williams Seattles Angels Reggie Smith Tony

West Biddeford League Seeks Volunteers for Field Work

West Biddeford Little League officials request volunteers to help prepare the May Street field on Saturday. Bring rakes and arrive at the field. Umpiring help is also needed, with officials and coaches directing assignments.

West Biddeford Little League May Street

Turbo Fords May Dominate Indianapolis

The Indianapolis 500 could be won by a turbo Ford engine as rain-cut qualifying tightens prep. Ford runs 22 turbo engines with rebuilding time shortened to five days, while Offenhauser engines vie on reliability. Drivers Sessions and West were hurt in Monday crashes. Sessions may return later in the week.

Indianapolis Ind Danny Jones Ford Motor Co Ford Jones Mario Andretti Sammy Sessions Nashville Mich Roger West Joliet Ill Sessions West

Seagulls Edge St Anthony's in Tight Inning Affair

Seagulls beat St Anthony's 5 to 2 in a seven inning game. Key hits from Labbe Kimball and Roberge, with D Roberge totaling three RBIs. Mica and Tamulonis contributed on the mound as Labbe exited after four frames.

Anthony Alkae Ras Ir Labbe Olin Golovich D. Roberge Kimball Roberge Smith G - R. Kimball St. Anthony Ee Jamas Ifimas Mattos Tamulonis Ruin Tomosionas Petkos H - Roberge Gagnon Kelley G. Roberge Nnings Oun Orchard Kelly Tomesionas RBI John Golojuch C. Kimball Gagnon Ij Mitrus Tucker Goiene Duhamel G. Kimball LR BB. Gagnon Mica Krolikas Mitkus

Major League Leaders and Batting Standings Summary

Major League batting leaders show .377 at one Minnesota, with Petrocelli and Jon. Runs led by Blair of Baltimore and Frank Robinson. Home runs led by Flag at 16, Washington 14, Petrocelli 12. Stolen bases topped by Harper and Foy. Pitching leaders note three decisions and key strikeout totals for Culp, Lolich, Jenkins. Boston notes Kessinger and M Alou figures, plus McCovey and Aaron homer counts. Jockey Phil Ernst ends drought at Suffolk Downs aboard Rabbit's Foot in a $4,900 allowance race.

Baltimore Frank Robinson Oroles Jim Palmer McNally Minnesota Tom Koebus Mike Cueller Cubs Ken Holtzman Los Angeles Ferguson Jenkins Bill Hands Dick Selma Ted Abernathy John Blue Moon" Adam Mark Athletics Reggie Jackson Rick Monday Phil Niekro Ron Reed Pat Jarvis George Stone Niekro Reed Jarvis Rod Carew Twins Pirates Mets Cleon Jones Associated Press Petrocelli Jon Blair F. Robinson Murcer New York D. Johnson Carew Reese Detroit D. Green Oakland Washington Harper Seattle Foy Kansas City Culp Boston Lolich C. Jones H. Aaron Atlanta Kessinger Chicago Chica Banks Mones Montreal M. Alou Pittsburgh B. Williams R. Jackson Phil Ernst Rabbit's Foot Pilot Knobs Suffolk Downs

There Are '92 Classifieds in Want Ads, Why Not Use One

A compact column urges readers to consider classified ads as a quick practical way to reach local buyers and sellers. It highlights wide reach and simple steps to place an ad, suggesting routine use for various wants.

Challenger Tourney Kegler Tots 167 at Pastime Lanes

In Twin City Challengers at Pastime Lanes Main Biddeford, Marcel Roberge bowled a 167 single the highest for a non winner. His string included four strikes and two spares filling four boxes with three consecutive strikes for 77 pins in three frames.

Twin City Pastime Lanes Main Biddeford Marcel Roberge Roberge

Fights Last Night in Las Vegas and Philadelphia

Listings show Sonny Liston stopped George Johnson in Las Vegas. Eddie Jones defeated Roger Rouse in Anaconda Montana. Bennie Briscoe knocked out Percy Manning in Philadelphia. Multiple welterweights fought to decision and stoppages noted with listed weights and cities.

Associated Press Las Vegas Sonny Liston George Ohnson Los Angeles Eddie Jones Roger Rouse Anaconda Mont Philadelphia Bennie Briscoe Percy Manning

Ron Murphy Retires From NHL After 17 Seasons

Boston Bruins veteran Ron Murphy at 36 announces retirement from the National Hockey League after 17 seasons due to shoulder injuries and fatigue. He recalls surgery last year and says he will focus on his interior decorating business in Mount Hope Ontario, ending a career that included a key line with Espo and Hodge. Murphy previously played for New York Chicago and Detroit in a lengthy, storied career.

Boston Ron Murphy Boston Bruins National Hockey League Murphy Bruins Phil Esposito Ken Hodge New York Chicago Detroit Mount Hope Ont

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