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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1969

Page

6

Angels End 10-Game skid with 2-1 Win over Cleveland

New skipper Lefty Phillips led the California Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians, snapping a 10 game losing streak. Bubba Morton and Lou Johnson provided the decisive runs as Rick Reichardt moved to first base and Johnson belted the game winning hit in the seventh. The Angels ended their skid while other majors saw streaks broken or extended.

Angels Oakland Detroit Washington Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Seattle Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Boston Montreal Los Angeles Expos Houston Philadelphia San Francisco Chicago Cubs Atlanta St. Louis San Diego New York Mets Phillips Bubba Morton Morton Lou Johnson Sam McDowell Larry Brown Lee Maye Cleveland California Rick Reichardt Phil Lips Johnson Hoyt Wilhelm Jim McGlothlin Indians Sal Bando Don McMahon Chuck Dobson Barry Moore Brant Roy Oyler Mike Hegan Gerry MecNertney Gene Brabender Tom Phoebus Hot Pilots Jackie Hernandez Roston Reggie Smith Anaheim California Angel Bill Rigney Jim Fregosi Rigney Dick Walsh Harold “Lefty

Expos suffer 11th straight defeat in season's longest skid

Montreal fans watched the Expos fall 5-3 to the Dodgers, marking their 11th consecutive loss, the majors longest streak this season. Tom Haller hit a decisive homer for Montreal, while Houston rode Doug Rader’s bases loaded homer to a 5-4 win over Philadelphia.

Associated Press Montreal Expos Los Aneles Gene Mauch Houston Astros Philadelphia Atlanta St. Louis San Diego New York Mets San Francisco Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Washington Minnesota Kansas City Boston Seattle Baltimore California Cleveland Oakland Detroit Tom Haller Coco Laboy Gary Sutherland Wes Parker Dodgers Doug Rader Houston Rader Don Wilson Luis Peraza Bill Wilson Astros Felipe Alou Alou Pat Jarvis RBI Lou Brock Joe Torre Cecil Upshaw Bob Johnson al Santorini Mets Roberto Pena Ollie Brown

Trotters Pacers Scarborough Downs Entries Pace Races One to Three

Official entries and post times for Scarborough Downs Pace races list eight entries in Race One headed by Patty Jo Adios and Royal Jane. Race Two features Okanee and Silver Smoke among six runners. Race Three lists Scooter Lass and Wanda Lee with five entrants.

Scarborough Downs Patty Jo Adios R. Gartley Gay Tree G. Maroun Royal Jane R. Smith Deans Champ I. Foster Dale Binette A. Nason Julie Moraka F. Parker Signal P’s Betsy S. Bard Chinbro Sue D. Richards Okanee Silver F. Parker R V. V. Holden Arizona Barry Knoxville L. Hannah D. May R. May T. Harris Wanda Lee J. Foster Debonaire H. Pike Poor Frank H. McKenney Saba

Little League and Harness Racing Card Districts

A mixed page lists Little League results with players and scores, plus multiple harness racing races with horses, drivers, and purses. Notable details include race names, stakes from 500 to 730, and winners or placeholders across races Nine and Ten with participants such as Tagalong Sota and Maymes Mark.

Hillscott W. Case Quinella Oak Grove R. Tilbert W. Ross R. Truitt Hasty Mac B. Pike Billy Waybill W. Fisher R. Nelson Lord Bucky F. Young Mark Spirit D. Richards F. Parker Dale I. Foster H. Barker R. Maker Mecca al. Langille F. Woodbury Maymes B. Smith Smith Chris Melody A. McAfee Lee Lad F. Parker Wickham King R. Foster Oliver Pick H. Pike Ginn Sycamore

California Angels Fire Rigney After Long Slump

California Angels fire Bill Rigney, their longtime manager, as the team endures a 10-game losing streak and a 12th win in 40 games. Harold Phillips takes over, with lineup shifts and trade rumors swirling as players react and Rigney contemplates his two remaining years under contract.

Reichardt Roger Repez Washington Mike Epstein Tim Cullen Ken McMullen Phillips Californians Cleveland California Rigney Fregosi Angels Walsh Los Angeles

Thornton Academy Wins York County Track Championship

Thornton Academy retained the York County track title with a final meet score of 74 to York's 50 percent. Kennebunk, Brideford, Traip Academy, Sanford, St. Anthony's, Wells, and Noble followed, while Old Orchard Beach and Marshwood did not score. The meet saw Wayne Boardman and Steve Freeman spark York’s early lead before Thornton, led by Kevin Savage in the mile and strong TA runners, overtook them.

Thornton Academy York County Thornton York Kennebunk Brideford Traip Academy Sanford St. Anthony's Wells and Noble Old Orchard Beach Marshwood Wayne Boardman Steve Freeman Kevin Savage Maroon Andy Dutremble Tom Bradbury Buddy Bolduc Roland Perry Biddeford Mark Hugo Welch Landry Lizotte Stevens Austin Johnson Couture Dutremble Bradbury Allen Peterson Freeman Miliniski Penney Harris Foley Robinson Huppe Haskell Truman Staples Savage Kazavich Marchand Blunt Fearon Crocker Bolduc Perry Hugo Shea R. Ribaudo Traip

Biddeford Teams Lose Thlts In Telegram League

Biddeford high school baseball teams fell Tuesday in Telegram League play. Deering High shut out St Louis 10 to 0 in Biddeford while Sanford defeated Biddeford 6 to 4 in Sanford. Deering’s win ties them with Thornton Academy for second place. Cheverus leads at 6-1 while Deering and Thornton sit 4-2.

Biddeford St. Louis Deering High Sanford Deering St. Louis

Sneider's Market Wins League Crown

The Merchant's league banquet at Wonder Bar Steak House in Biddeford crowned Sneider's Market as 1969 champions after 30 bowlers attended. Team members include Dick O'Brien Norm Daigneault Eddie Larkin Ray Gosselin and Billy Doran. Second place went to Archie's with Roland Sg Pete Co Eddie's Taxi Doc's Tavern and the 20th Century Comets following. O'Brien earned high average while Harry Goldthwaite took the ad ae prize and Ronnie had the high single.

Merchant's League Wonder Bar Biddeford Sneider's Market Dick O'Brien Norm Daigneault Eddie Larkin Ray Gosselin Billy Doran Archie's Roland Sg Pete Co Eddie's Taxi Doc's Tavern 20Th Century Comets

Red Sox turn to Ray Culp after tough 5-4 loss

In Kansas City, the Red Sox drop a 5-4 decision as three unearned runs in the seventh sink Boston. Ray Culp (7-2) is slated to start tonight against Royals right-hander Mike Hedlund (2-2) after Sonny Siebert failed to close the game. Lou Piniella and Jerry Adair singled to spark the late threat, and a bunt, plus a costly fielder’s choice, allowed the decisive runs to score.

Kansas City Boston Red Sox Ray Culp Royals Mike Hedlund Sonny Siebert Lou Piniella Jerry Adair Bob Oliver Dalton Jones Oy Poowie Siebert Ellie Rodri Sparky Lyle Bob Taylor Jackie Hernandez Jones Mike Fiore Re Smith Red Sox Andrews Carl Yastrzemski Smith

Sneider's Market Takes Team Honors at Local Event

Sneider's Market won both the team total and team single awards while O'Brien led the annual handicap rolloff. Master of ceremonies Norman Daigneault assisted by Ralph Petit distributed the prizes at the 20th Century club on Franklin Street in Biddeford, a seniorloop venue in the area.

Sneider’s Market O’brien Norman Daigneault Ralph Petit Franklin Street Biddeford

The Pet You Want May Be Listed In Section 47

A local classified note indicates pets available for adoption or sale may appear under Section 47 listings. The notice directs readers to check the specified section for available animals, with possible IDs and contact details.

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