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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

6

Fregosi Drives Angles to 5-4 Victory Over Red Sox

Jim Fregosi powered the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-4 win over Boston after a cycle including a homer in the first, triple in the third, and a run-scoring double in the eighth. Rico Petrocelli tied it with a ninth inning homer.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Jim Fregosi Fregosi Red Sox Rico Petrocelli Boston Regi Sox Detroit Minnesota Baltimore Chicago New York Washington Angels George Scott Elston Howard Petrocelli Tigers Jackie Hernandez Ron Clark Jim Hardin White Sox Boog Powell Orioles Hardin Jim Bouton Yankees Frank Howard Joe Pepitone Yanks

Major League Stars Pitching and Batting Highlights

Larry Jaster limited the Dodgers to two hits as St. Louis ended a four game slide with a 2-1 win. Jim Fregosi fueled California's 5-4 11 inning triumph over Boston with a homer triple and double.

Associated Press Larry Jaster Cards Los Angeles St. Louis Dodgers Jim Fregosi Angels California Boston

Wepner Outpoints Bruce In Tight Bout At Secaucus

In Secaucus New Jersey Chuck Wepner 212 from Bayonne New Jersey out pointed Mike Bruce 220 from Springfield Massachusetts in a closely contested boxing match.

Secaucus Chuck Wepner Bayonne N.J Mike Bruce Springfield Mass

Bruins trade Krake to protect young talent

Boston trades defenseman Skip Krake to Los Angeles Kings as GM Milt Schmidt aims to shield budding players ahead of the NHL draft in Montreal. Krake, 25, played 68 games last season with five goals and seven assists as a penalty killer. Boston hopes to receive a player after the draft, uncertain who.

Boston Boston Bruins Montreal Milt Schmidt Bruins Skip Krake Los Angeles Kings Schmidt Kings Krake

National League standings and results overview

Baseball standings show St Louis 21 14 600, Atlanta 21 18, San Francisco 20 17, Cincinnati 19 17, Philadelphia 17 16. Monday results include New York 2 Pittsburgh 1, Cincinnati 3 Houston 2, St Louis 2 Los Angeles 1, Atlanta 6 San Francisco 5.

New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston Atlanta San Francisco St. Louis Los Angeles Fregosi Associated Press National League W. L. Pet. G.B lAtlanta San Fran Phila Phia Philadelphia Chicago W. L. Pet Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Boston Minnesota California Oakland Washington

Calumet Farm Leads First Races at Belmont Park

Calumet Farm riders win the opening events at the new Belmont Park on Monday. Ever On, full brother to Forward Pass, wins the first race behind the new stand. Hilario becomes the track’s first disqualified horse after finishing second to Wise Road for head stretch interference.

New York Calumet Farm Forward Pass Dancer Belmont Park Calumet Ever On Hilario Wise Road

Canadiens Coach Charged With Assault

Hector Toe Blake and Claude Provost of the Montreal Canadiens were ordered to stand trial for allegedly striking fan Bernard Weisman with a hockey stick during a Nov 19 NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings. Weisman, 39, of Northridge Calif, required over 20 stitches. The case moves to Superior Court in June.

LOS Angeles Hector Toe” Blake Montreal Canadiens Blake Claude Provost Waine Spencer Provost Bernard Weisman Northridge Calif Canadiens Los Angeles Kings Kings Weisman

Welterweight clash slated at Four Seasons Arena

Isadro Perez of Springfield and Dave Adkins of Brockton meet in a scheduled 10 round welterweight bout at Four Seasons Arena tonight. Perez seeks to rebound after 1967 win streak but mixed results this year. Adkins carries five straight victories.

Kilauea Volcano Remains Active Since 1967

The Kilauea volcanic eruption in Hawaii has persisted since November 1967, keeping nearby residents alert as lava flows continue to reshape the landscape and threaten local communities.

Kilauea Hawaii

Decary II Officials Set Meeting Tonight

Umpires, managers and coaches of the Biddeford Decary Little League will gather at the club house tonight at 6 30 for a planning session.

Decary II Biddeford

Fights Last Night By E Associated Press

Boxers from many nations fought in cities including New York Spain Finland Japan and Australia. Notable results include Patterson stopping Viasco in New York and Ebihara outpointing Ventura in Tokyo. Pieterse defeated Leullier in Johannesburg while Fourie beat Fakyh in another South Africa bout.

Associated Press Finland Ray Patterson New York Jose Viasco Spain Olli Maeki Tore Magnusen Norway Tokuyama Japan Hiroyuki Ebihara Rudy Ventura Philippines Sydney Australia Johnny Famechon Eeacee Bobby Valdez San Ie Piladelphi

Union Station to become National Visitors Center

Union Station in Washington D C will be converted into the National Visitors Center by early 1970. The transformation marks a shift from railway gateway to a central hub for national visitor services.

Union Station Washington

Christmas date adopted in 354 by Rome bishop Liberius

The quiz notes that December 25 was chosen in 354 by Bishop Liberius of Rome. The alliance of solstice symbolism with Christian light is explained as a seamless pagan-to-Christian transition.

Liberius Rome

Trotters and Pacers Cumberland Fair Entries Tonight

Horse racing cards list nine races with post time 7 30 pm at Cumberland Fair. Entries include trainers and drivers such as Harry Scott T Harris Deepster F Parker and J Queen Queens Gem with purses from 450 to 8500 and payoffs noted for Quiniela and double bets.

Cumberland Fair Harry Scott T. Harris F. Parker J. Queen Leslie Fay J. Watson R. Gartley Camden H. Richards Parrish D. Richards Peter Paul Star G. Fitch McGhee Shammy K. Gagne Philips Lassie J. Gerry Rhythm Lad Snip Spencer F. Smith Reeds Scott P. Gray Nelson Hanover B. Smith Joan Star L. Fitch Pace Camden Metta T. Wing Trampas J. M. Jim J. Hanson Bay State Bud C. Carter Gait Way Pat R. Dagan Pearls Knight D. Richards Adams Joy King Blackguard W. Pike Kenny Triworthy L. Norton Scott Chance Rae Sharp Advance Richards Cutie Dares F. Cue Postakill Jonnie Avis Spring R. Maker Flying Gold L. Udell Drift Along Limelight J. D. Salley Long O Zanzibar Honest A. Smith D. Salley Lee Adios W. Miller Birchrest Billie R. Hafford Oliver Sudden F. Parker Noble K Towanda Babe

Race results from crowded grounds with multiple placings

First race winner Chance Girl paid 3.80 with place and show 2.40 and 2.20 for Bay State Tim and Billy Way bill. Second race won by Demon Fris co at 18.40 6.60 4.20. Third race led by Johnny Gallon with 15.00 7.20 4.80. Fourth race list begins with Jet Demon.

Cunnys Vic Bilvern Volo Susan Moraka Lee Chip Mikie Dilon Sailor Kenny Bennieburn Zarrs Touchdown Kitty Bold Craby Maryanne Ekis Kid Catnip Maisie Counsel Pence F. K Otecas Lucky Seven Vicky Adair Mountain Glen Nats Ninny Royal Deluxe Bob Yyites Sugar Newport Mighty Gem Scooter Lass Mite Al’Abetes Dark Echo Borderview Duke Free Counsel Posinkill Paula Hal Dazzler Flashy Chic Indico Shanna Bard Blackguerd Foxcroft Duke Chance Girl Bay State Tim Billy Waybill E Z Mac Shadydale Justice Hi Knight Mary Storm Sunset Time Demon Frisco Jeans Reward Borderview Dianne

Major League Leaders Highlighting batting and pitching leaders

The list shows leaders across categories such as runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases. Key names include F Howard Washington and Rose Cin for batting, McCovey S F and Clemente Pitt for hits and triples, and Tiant Cleveland and Perranoski Minnesota for strikeouts and pitching.

Associated Press Ting Foy Bost Calif McAuliffe Det F. Howard Wash W. Horton Campaneris Oak Oliva Minn Warden Perranoski McDowel Cleve Tiant Cléve Ros Flood Sal Rose Cins McCovey S.F Swoboda N.Y Cim F. Alou A.johnson Cin Clemente Pitt H. Jares Atl A. Fceeeen R. Jackson Aes Selma Snae Ryan

Beacons Seek Home Cooking In North American Soccer Meeting

Beacons aim for a second win after a week at Fenway Park facing the Cleveland Stokers in a NASL clash. They have one victory and three draws in nine games and will then host New York next Sunday and Vancouver on May 29.

Boston Boston Beacons Fenway Park Cleveland Stokers Beacons Cleveland New York Vancouver

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