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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1969
Page
6
Chicago Cubs rout Cincinnati Reds 8-2 after a suspended game left the series tied at 5-4 in Chicago. Cubs hitters Ferguson Jenkins 19th win. Kessinger drives in two with homer and double as Chicago pulls five games ahead of the Mets in the NL East.
Oakland, 14 games back of the Twins, suffers through Odom elbow injury and a string of losses amid a rainout and planned doubleheader. Fred Talbot may start a game against Minnesota while Jim Lonborg opens for Boston in the twin bill. The piece notes manager Hank Bauer’s rotation plans and refers to local bowling league highlights and contact for info.
The 20th Century Ladies bowling league begins a new season at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford next Tuesday evening September 9 at 6 30. Eight teams expected with Clark's champions sought. A 20 week schedule on handicap. Captains should submit complete lineups promptly to avoid penalties for incomplete entries.
Doomsday Gang of Dallas aims to harass Broadway Joe Namath as the Cowboys host the Jets in Dallas. Cowboys stars George Andrie and Bob Lilly promise a tough test while Namath seeks rhythm after two sacks in a loss to Minnesota. Jets beat the Oilers last week as interleague play extends.
Old Orchard Beach dedication on Labor Day unveiled a plaque for Roland Staples, longtime Fern Park Mak, with a flagpole gift from AMVETS Auxiliary to league president George King. Fern Park Mak defeated Harry B Center 7 0 as AMVETS sealed an undefeated 15 7 in the ceremony lead up game. The league set next game at Loranger School at 6 15 PM.
Announces a meeting of women's bowling leagues led by William Pollock and John Chupka at 20th Century Lanes on Franklin Street Friday at 7 PM. Captains must attend as rules and regulations will be established ahead of the league kickoff next Monday and Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
Ben min Bruner of Pawling School Pawling N Y won the Labor Day junior singles title at the Kennebunkport River Club defeating Christopher Adams of Nichols Buffalo N Y 62 86 in the best of three. Bruner and Isabel Anderson of Richmond Va captured the junior mixed doubles title. Bruner ages 16 and entering 10th grade is son of Dr Laman H Bruner and Mrs Bruner of Loudonville N Y.
Pat Tarbox of the Clam Diggers and Edmond Gonneville of the Trotters head the Mixed Couples five string handicaps at Roll-A-Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford tonight at 7 30. Tarbox carries a 101 average with a 30 pin handicap while Gonneville has a 5 pin bonus.
Eight teams in the William Pollock league have rosters nearly finished with openings expected to fill soon. New teams or bowlers are urged to attend Friday's meeting at Tur y Lanes to join the league.
Baseball standings show Chicago leading the NL East at 85-28 with New York and Pittsburgh close. West Division leaders San Francisco 75-58 and Los Angeles 73-59. Tuesday results include Chicago 5 8 Cincinnati 4 2 and Houston 7 St Louis 6 in a suspended June 15 game.
The Minnesota Twins defeated Cleveland 5-2, their third straight win and sixth in seven games, widening the lead over Oakland to six games with a month left. Tiant took the loss for the Indians, while Ted Uhlaender extended a 15 game hitting streak and Harmon Killebrew raised his RBI total to 117.
American League batting leader F Robinson Baltimore .322 is listed with 375 at bats. R Jackson Oakland leads runs with 112 while F Robinson Baltimore has 99. Killebrew Minnesota leads RBIs with 117, Powell Baltimore 115. Blair Baltimore and Clarke New York tie with 162 hits. Oliva Minnesota and Jackson Oakland tie with 33 and 31 doubles. Clarke New York leads triples with seven, Smith Boston 6, Hogan Seattle 6. Jackson Oakland 45 home runs. Howard Washington 43. Killebrew Minnesota 38. Ha Seattle and Campaneris Oakland tied with 4 stolen bases. Pitching leaders show Palmer Baltimore 14-2, .875. McLain Detroit 21-4, .778 and 70. Strikeouts McDowell Coven 229, Lolich Detroit.
National league batting leaders show Clemente and Jones near .350 plus Bonds and Rose high on runs. McCovey tops RBIs with 112 while Alou makes 188 runs, Kessinger and Williams lead doubles and triples for Chicago and Pittsburgh. Hitting and pitching stats include Mer ritt 16 5 record 4.17 ERA and Seaver 19 7 with 2.54 ERA. Jenkins 239 strikeouts.
Atlantic City report says Fort Marcy was assigned 130 pounds for the 125000 United Nations Handicap at Atlantic City Race Course on September 10, with Fort Marcy previously finishing third to Dr Fa Ger last year. Miami figures note Flagler Kennel Club ends its richest sheeting in world greyhound racing with a handle of 474314 for 100 days and Florida season attendance at a record 108.1 percent.
More than 100 starters from last season are gone among ACC teams but only two quarterbacks remain. Leo Hart of Duke and Tommy Suggs of South Carolina are the only viable passers challenging NC State for the title, as coaches scramble to fill lines and find depth.
Forest Hills reports a rain delay reshaping U S Open quarter finals. Pancho Gonzales, 41, draws Tony Roche in a delayed fourth round while Arthur Ashe Jr. faces Ken Rosewall in a men's quarter final. Rod Laver seeks another win over Roy Emerson as Newcombe, Stolle, and Buchholz advance. Margaret Court faces Virginia Wade as Rosemary Casals meets Nancy Richey in the women's finals push.
West Point Pepperell men form a second season league at Pastime Lanes Biddeford. A meeting is set for next Sunday evening at 7 to group teams for the start. last year had eight five man teams. chairman Marcel Martel and scorekeeper Lionel Bertand expect more this season. The league will get the go signal for the following week.
The Lake E Hart Council nine team bowling league opens at 20th Century Lanes tomorrow night with eight five man teams. Defending champions are the Browns while Colts Eagles Lions Tigers Redskins and Giants are seen as threats. Packers rumored to be revived as dark horses after injuries last season. Lange officers urge bowlers to arrive 15 minutes early for rule briefings.
The Indeent Mercantile Bowling League completes its third season at Biddeford with eight teams last year. Final standings list Big R Outlet, Cote's Market, Allied Shoe, Westland Shoe, Allied Tape, Noyes Tire, Allied Maintenance, and Bedard Contractors. New and existing teams must register with Bill Manning at Pastime Lanes by Sept. 9, and individual bowlers may join by the same date if their average does not exceed 500.
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath sold his share of East Side nightclub Bachelors III to Ray Abruzese, spokesman for NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle said Tuesday. Namath had previously refused to sell in June, prompting a brief retirement.
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