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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

7

Thornton wins York County meet in new scoring system

Thornton Academy dominates the York County Championship finishing first with 83 points, Sanford 44, Biddeford and York tied for third at 41, Kennebunk 20, Traip 18, St. Anthony's 9, Wells 0. Standout performers include Dutremble winning the 440 and leading the relay with Welch, Snieder, and Panteleakos.

Thornton York County Russell Grenier Andy Dutremble Charley Panteleakos Snieder Dave Lane Roger Beaulieu Thornton Academy Sanford Biddeford York Kennebunk Traip Academy of Kittery St. Anthony's School of Wells St. Anthony Traip Boardmen Lavigne Campbell Ayer Davis Welch White Sneider Minny S.A Freeman Beaulieu Panteleakos Peterson Perkins Couser Zemaitis Lizotte Pelletier L. Cantara Petersen Bradbury Vasalle Lontine Dutremble Robinson Cord

Biddeford Duo Leads Waterville In Title Bowling Match

Dick O'Brien and Nick Gillis of Biddeford hold a 81 pin advantage over Art Gurney and Fern Ouellette of Waterville as the Western Maine champions lead the first half of the title match at Metro Bowl Lanes. The local pair totaled 2445 to the Eastern duo's 2364 with O'Brien at 1231 and Gillis by 1214. The second half set for Sunday at 3 at 20th Century Lanes.

Waterville Dick O’brien Nick Gillis Western Maine Art Gurney Fern Ouellette O'Brien Gillis Gurney Ouellette O’brien N. Gillis R. O’brien F. Ouellette A. Gurney

Journal Wants You Read the Want Ads

Local paper highlights the classified section inviting readers to check the Want Ads for opportunities. The notice emphasizes affordable listings and quick responses for buyers and job seekers in the community.

Seagulls Dominate Wells In Five Hitter

The Seagulls of Old Orchard Beach defeated Wells 9-1 in schoolboy baseball. Guy Roberge pitched a five hitter for the win, fanning six and walking two with one extra base hit, a double by George Galencia. Dan Cullinan had four hits in a perfect day at the plate.

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls Wells Guy Rogerge The Warriors Art Lachance Roberge George Galencia Dan Cullinan

Red Riot Edges Eagles 4 3 In League Play

South Portland High edged St. Louis High 43 in Telegram League action yesterday afternoon. The Riots broke a 0-0 tie with three runs in the ninth after a two run seventh for a 4-3 win. Reid, Charles, Bergeron and Brown contributed key hits as South Portland built late scoring to secure the victory.

Red Riot Edges Eagles South Portland St. Louis Eagles Reid Charles Bergeron Brown Coe Waterville Fort Eustis Rochefort Cadeenville University Cote Wil Camire Diela Lauzier Thibodeau Wednes Perreault Cally Coffee Baseball Dutremble John Journa- Bernier Lessard Laliberty Shearesaeiee Na- Murphy Chamberscenie Southwest Missouri State Teachers College Springfield

Portland Nine Defeats Thornton Academy In Telegram League Tilt

Portland nipped Thornton Academy 3 2 in Telegram League baseball yesterday. Thevis delivered the deciding runs with singles in the seventh and ninth innings as Portland rode a four hitter from Gerry who struck out 10 in defeat. TA stranded nine baserunners and matched Portland briefly with a third inning run on Gerry's triple and a fourth inning miscue.

Portland Thornton Academy Thevis Brian Gerry Maroon Mazziotti Merrill Thornton Bill Johnson G. Roberge Flames D. Roberge John Sherman Sin- Cu Nickerson Galencia Wentzell Giobbi Suen Cassidy Barrows Oo Daggett Ea Uebe Aiken Orchard Beach Colello Cullinan Wim Anderson Vin Naro D. Rogerse S ‘ Lente Vane Vane. G Robe Ge Hiaw Oberge Lemire Johnson Pushaw Litchfield Wells Roberge Dag- Thornton Sot Ett Martin Daggett Searle Giodbi Milliken E Cones Anderson Monough Rbi Anderson Man Gerry Wiley Gerry Sit Steee Maanot B Gerry Ether Mazziotti Phibbrick Facckes

Major League Stars Spark Big Wins For Pirates and Astros

Willie Stargell of the Pirates slugged a three pony barrage including a double and a single driving in seven runs in a 13 to 6 win over the Cubs. Dave Giusti of the Astros pitched 72 2/3 innings without a hit and earned a 14 run victory over the Reds.

Associated Press Willie Stargell Pirates Chicago Cubs Dave Giusti Astros Cincinnati Reds

Old Stoney Wins Tight Feature at Suffolk Downs

In a blanket finish at Suffolk Downs Old Stoney ridden by Leroy Moyers nipped Kingmasterednesday by a nose with Sub Call close behind. The winner clocked 1:41 2-5 for the mile and 70 yards in the feature race.

Boston Stoney Suffolk Downs Sub Leroy Moyers

Race results from a multi-race event with paid outcomes

The page lists results for nine races with top finishers and payout figures. It notes also placed bets and quinielas across races, mentioning horses such as Mighty James Ricci Del Marge Mr. Madison Tammy Scott San Dee Flash Little Edith Indian Hat and more, with various win place and exacta payoffs.

Pace P. Apostolaries Mary F. Watts D. Richards Arturo Hanover J. D. Salley Black Dazzle F. Parker Hy Lybrook A. Nason Kiddie R. Wing Jr J. Gerry Mill Pride D. Carlisle Jr B. J. Frisco L. Fitch Bud Abbe Littlest Hobo A. McAfee del Fire R. Hafford Crescent Doll H. McKenney Giddies L. Fitch Vandy Byrd Rocky Ringo R. Gartley Skip Dyer R. May War Eagle L. Norton R.V. V. Holden Mark Spirit Denway W. Miller Bake B. Pike Counsels Pence R. W. Watson Mighty James Viceroy Adios Medallion Ohio Direct Ambre Dillon Goldie Blackguard Jeanie Ross Ricci del Marge Hal Slan Na Gael Sadir Pick Blackie Man So Big Moraka Random Song Hy Vel Mr. Madison Spunky Arky Danan Ossip Lady Famous Norway van “Keary Ars Ge Ory Boy Afton Vernon Shadydale Verdict Chevell Sota Screen Star Major's Flash Rebel Prince Tammy Scott Gentle Yankee Dasher Pick Afton Castle Samachuck Midnight Breeze New Oe Rhythm Kid Beauty Song Hobokum Joe Nancy Jill Ben Hakita Our Last Yankee Lucknow Jone San Dee Flash Bill Shadydale Precise the Dude Gemme Pick Roger Barnes Tarri Rowdy Little Edith Terra Lynne Riverview del Prim Robin Joe Lebel Doug McQ Farmer’s Ace Dianne D Esther Midnight Gambler Josedale Matador Chockoyette Red Dany Double

Kennebunk Rams Beat York 8-2 in League Contest

Kennebunk High topped York High 8-2 in a Southern York League game. Bob Bowker hit a homer with runners aboard for the Rams. Dennis Lamontagne allowed two hits, while Milt Smith pitched well. York’s offense totaled two runs on three hits.

YORK Kennebunk High York High Bob Bowker Dennis Lamontagne Milt Smith Mark Walley Lamontagne M. * Smith Bracy W. McIntyre Estes

Red Sox Head West for Twins Series

Boston arrives in Minnesota aiming to snap a three game losing streak after a 4 0 win over the Angels in Anaheim. Gary Bell earned the win with four hits allowed and nine strikeouts while Joe Foy hit his second homer of the year. Ray Culp will start Friday against Minnesota as Boston continues a 10 game road trip and follows a four game set with Oakland.

Red Sox Anaheim Joe Foy Rico Petrocelli Sox Rick Clark Carl Yastrzemski Clark Jimmie Hall Boston Bell Ray Culp Twins Athletics Oakland Fenway Park

Junior Redskins edge Saco in tight nine

Sanford Junior High edged Notre Dame School of Saco 6 to 5 in a pitchers duel marred by 15 walks. Paquin limited the visitors to three hits and struck out six, while two Saco runs in the fifth fell short as the rally fizzled.

Sanford Notre Dame School Saco Notre Dame Paquin

Notre Dame Sanford clash in high scoring Little League bout

In a dramatic one to six inning game Notre Dame and Sanford traded early runs then Sanford pulled ahead with a big seventh inning. Key players include Paquette Leclaire Picard and Lavasseur for Saco Hardware and Danis Poisson Cloutier for Notre Dame with Verrier and Martin handling pitching duties.

Sanford Notre Dame Joe Dame Danis Paquin Poisson Cloutier Smith Boivin Valle Sai Arseneault Lantagne Martin Dumont Lambert Thibodeau Bartlet Leclair Petrin Dano Lachance SF Guillemette Davis BB Harvey Tee Paquin Laavasseur SO Paquin Isneault Lavasseur Quin Saco Hardware Golden Rooster Paquin - le Libby Mar- Clair Jin Nadeau Boothby Levasseur Verrier Gilpatrick Paquette McIntyre

Major League Leaders Highlights in Batting and Pitching

The article lists top performers across batting and pitching. Rose and F Alou lead in average and runs batted in with Cin and Chic notable. Key pitchers Reed Kelso and Selma post perfect 3 decision records.

Associated Press F. Howard Wash Carew Minn Campaneris Oak Howard Powell Bast F Howard R. Smith B. Robinson Balt Freese Calif McAuliffe Det Bowers W .Horton Oliva White John Warden Perranoski Imer Cleve Rose Cin Flood St.l Selma N.Y Singer L.A Ryan

Special Rolloff Set At Local Lanes

The third weekly handicap rolloff for bowlers under 108 averages is at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford Friday at 7. All city league bowlers may enter for a five game event. Past winners include Marcel Martel and Herve Paul with many locals listed as entrants.

Biddeford Marcel Martel Herve Paul Ronnie Desrosiers al Martin Jerry Fleurant Henry Neault Chet Kimball Lee Morin Ray Bouthilette Don Bouffard Harry Goldthwaite Leroy Kalex Steve Buzzell Bob Nolette Duke Tsomides Conrad Grenier Ernest Jennison Joe Clark Dark Horse

Speed League Forming At Local Lanes In Biddeford

Local lanes Pastimones in Biddeford will host a two man speed league starting next Tuesday night. About eight teams are ready with two more spots available. Entry details held by Bill Manning, lanes manager. players listed include Boulduc Bouthot Butler Hill McInnis Beau lieu Ladakakos Kalex Buzzell Smith Tracy Boudreau Ridlon Daudier Manning. The meet runs 7 p.m. over a five string format.

Biddeford Bill Manning R. Boulduc D. Bouthot J. Butler R. Hill M. McInnis L. Beaulieu A. Ladakakos L. Kalex S. Buzz

York High and Old Orchard Beach Play 3 3 Golf Tie

York High and Old Orchard Beach battled to a 3 3 tie at Orchard Beach Country Club. R Bracy beat Stevens 3 1 and Rioux beat Hayes 1 up for Old Orchard Beach while Bracy beat Brann 2 up in a best ball York 3 2 result.

Old Orchard Beach York High A. Orchard Beach Kennebunk R. Bracy Stevens Oob Rioux Hayes Bracy Brannie Rews Engar York

Stonehill names Paul Hayes athlete of the year

North Easton Massachusetts Paul Hayes a Brockton sophomore and backcourt player on the basketball team also a pitcher on the baseball squad was chosen athlete of the year at Stonehill College during the recent sports banquet.

North Easton Mass Paul Hayes Stonehill College Brockton

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