AL OKs Two Division Setup for Baseball Leagues
The American League approves a two division format with Eastern and Western groups and a 156 game schedule ending in a best of five World Series matchup. The National League maintains a single 12 team division opposing the change, arguing tradition and a fixed World Series.
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Mamo to Take Part in Olympics
Colby College track star Sebsibe Mamo will compete for Ethiopia in the Mexico Olympic Games October. He earned an indoor two mile time of 8 43.6 to qualify and will join a June to September training program with Ethiopian officials paying travel and training costs.
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Washington State College
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New Zealand
Dancer's Image Withdrawn From Belmont Contender
Dancer's Image will not start in the Belmont Stakes as owner Peter Fuller announced the horse’s retirement after a troubled season that included a Kentucky Derby win later disqualified and a Preakness disqualification. Stage Door Johnny and Call Me Prince emerge as primary rivals to Forward Pass in the Belmont.
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Candlepin honors Massachusetts educator at Maine awards night
Florence E. Greenleaf, girls physical education instructor at The High School of Commerce in Springfield Massachusetts, selected Outstanding Candlepin Personality of the Year. She organized a statewide candlepin program with the Massachusetts Bowling Association and the Lifetime Sports Education Project.
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Norway High
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Lewiston
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Nassau College
Springvale
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Portland
Maroon Victory Extends Winning Streak Over Sanford
Thornton Academy defeated Sanford 7 to 4 at Thornton Field to keep its winning streak alive. Brian Gerry earned the win with four strikeouts and five hits allowed, while Lefty Chartin pitched scoreless relief. Key third and sixth inning hits and timely plays produced the decisive runs for the Maroons.
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Memorial Day Classic Lights Up Beech Ridge Night
Beech Ridge Speedway hosts the Memorial Day Classic under the lights led by Ray Leach as the top driver. Classes A and B modifieds along with Class C Novice cars race 500 laps, with heats and consolations. riders from Saco Biddeford and new Navy entrants add action. first race 7:36 p.m. with rain date tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Featherweight bout canceled and heavyweight win reported
Fights last night feature a canceled featherweight bout between Jose Moreno of San Jose and Rene Macias of Los Angeles. In other action Leotis Martin of Philadelphia stopped Thad Spencer of San Francisco in a heavyweight bout.
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Turbine Cars Favored As 500 Race Nears
Indianapolis preps for the 52nd 500 mile race with piston engines and Lotus turbine contenders in the lead. Gordon Johncock and A J Foyt Jr. vie for advantages as Pratt & Whitney turbo powerplants draw speculation.
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Reds Whitewash Dodgers Behind Maloney One-Hitter
Jim Maloney of Cincinnati pitched a one-hitter with 10 strikeouts as the Reds blanked the Dodgers 4 to 0. Pete Rose delivered four straight hits fueling a 13-hit Cincinnati attack in the victory.
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Kamehameha Day Observed on June 11 in Hawaii
Hawaii marks Kamehameha Day on June 11 honoring King Kamehameha I famed as the Napoleon of the Pacific. the observance recalls his memory with ceremonies and public tribute across the islands.
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Major League Leaders Highlights and Georgetown Coach Added
Major League leaders show F Howard and Yastrzemski atop batting lists with strong showings for runs batted in and home runs. The piece also notes Hall of Fame figures and pitching leaders, then shifts to Marshfield Mass where Georgetown University coach Jack McGee joins Red Auerbach's basketball school at Camp Milbrook with Celtics figures Bill Russell and Ben Carnevale among instructors.
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Deering Niners Beat Tigers In 10-7 Baseball Thriller
Deering High outslugged Biddeford 10-7 at Waterhouse Field in a high scoring game. Key moments included Denison's opening homer for Deering and Roland Eon's bases loaded double to fuel Biddeford's rally, while Dick Pand led the victors with four RBI and four hits.
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Men’s Handicap Bowling Event Set For Friday
The fourth weekly men’s handicap rolloff is at 20th Century Lanes Friday at 7. Open to Twin City league bowlers under 108 average. Defending champion Herve Paul again leads. Entries open until rolloff time with Ernie Jennison Henry Neault Dick Martin and others listed as possible participants.
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Massachusetts Amateur Qualifier Entry Deadline Warned
The Massachusetts Golf Association warned golfers to submit entries for the state amateur qualifier by 5 p.m. on June 7. No late entries will be accepted for any reason.
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Rivers Named as Eden’s Waterways
The Euphrates and the Tigris are identified as the two rivers that watered the Garden of Eden.
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Eagles Tiger game moved to 2 p.m for Thursday
The holiday game between S and Biddeford will start at 2 p.m instead of 1 p.m. The event will be parents day for the St Louis team playing at its own venue.
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Canadian Named Captain of 1968 Wildcats Golf Team
Allen Clark of Port Arthur Ontario led New Hampshire to second in the New England intercollegiate golf tournament and was named captain for 1968. He is also a member of the hockey team.
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