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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1969

Page

6

Cesar Tovar's Grand Slam Sinks A's In Ninth Inning

Cesar Tovar hit his first career grand slam in the 10th inning to cap a 5-4 comeback for the Minnesota Twins over the Oakland Athletics. The loss leaves Oakland 7 1/2 games behind Minnesota in the AL race as Sal Bando threatened late with a tying run. The Twins also beat the A's 10-5 in what proved a dramatic series opener.

Associated Press Athletics Oakland Minnesota A’s Twins Cesar Tovar Tovar Baltimore Detroit California Chicago Kansas City Seattle San Diego Los Angeles Willie Davis Harmon Killebrew Sal Bando Frank Quilicci Bando Tony Oliva Killebrew Chuck Manuel Cesar A's Les Frank Robinson Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Dave Johnson Tom Tresh al ‘Kaline Tigers Ken Tatum

Rain Delays Shuffle at U S Open Tennis Tourney

Rain postpones play at Forest Hills as the U S Open shifts schedules delaying the men's singles final to Monday if weather permits. John Newcombe notes momentum concerns while Rod Laver and Roy Emerson prepare for quarterfinals and defending champion Arthur Ashe Jr faces Ken Rosewall in a weather affected lineup.

Forest Hills N.Y Australia John Newcombe Rod Laver Dennis Ralston Pancho Gonzales Los Angeles Tony Roche Earl Butch) Bucholz Laver Roy Emerson Arthur Ashe, Jr Rosewall

Red And Reelers To Hold Striped Bass Invitational

The sixth annual Tri-State Striped Bass Invitational Team Tournament will be held this weekend with 125 fishermen and at least 15 teams from Maine New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Registration tonight at Edgewater Motel Old Orchard Beach serves as tournament HQ. Trophies donated by state and local sponsors. The event promotes striped bass fishing in the area near Saco River noted for strong bass fishing on the Atlantic Seaboard.

Bide Ee Sas Reel Ud Edgewater Motel Old Orchard Beach Edgewater New Jersey Pennsylvania State of Maine Department of Economic Development Biddeford - Saco

Fort Lauderdale Bids Farewell To Marciano

Fort Lauderdale holds farewell for former world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano with a funeral mass at Pius Church. Burial follows at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Widow Barbara and daughter Mary Ann accompanied the body from Brockton Mass. An adopted son remains with relatives. Marciano died in a light plane crash near Newton Iowa. He would have turned 46 last Monday.

Ake Sen Marciano Pius Church Queen of Heaven Barbara Mary Ann Brockton Mass Rock Kevin Fort Lauderdale Newton Iowa

Moody Admits He's Playing Good Golf

In Akron Ohio Orville Moody says he is playing pretty good as the World Series of Golf field pursues the $50000 first prize. Tony Jacklin George Archer and Ray Floyd face tough rounds at Firestone Country Club in a 36 hole event televised by NBC with Thursday practice rounds and storm damage noted.

Akron, Ohio Orville Moody Firestone Country Club Tony Jacklin George Archer Ray Floyd Jacklin PGA England NBC

Saco Little League To Hold Field Day

Saco Little League announces a field day Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at the Saco Little League field per President Scontras.

Saco Little League Saco Little Lea Scontras Toy

McDermott Knocks Out Edwards in Portland Fight

Irish lightweight Jimmy McDermott from Holyoke in a Portland bout stops Nat Edwards of New York with a knockout in the first round. Edwards weighed 175, McDermott 170.

Associated Press Portland Maine Jimmy McDermott Holyoke Mass Nat Edwards New York

Baseball Standings and Thursday Schedule in Major Leagues

League East and West standings listed with wins losses and games behind. Thursday and weekend games include Philadelphia at New York with Seaver and Wise, Atlanta at Cincinnati, Los Angeles at San Diego, San Francisco at Houston, Pittsburgh at Chicago, Montreal at St Louis, plus multiple Sunday matchups.

W. L. Pet Chicago San Fran Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta Houston San Diego Philadelphia Jackson Wise New York Montreal Reed St. Louis Briles Pittsburgh San Francisco

Softball Title Aspirants Ready in York County Invita 1

Weathered by sparse detail, the piece notes Ray Belanger and LaMarre's Tree upsetting Rochambeau Club 4-1 in Biddeford during the York County Invitational Softball Tournament. It mentions Wells, Kennebunk, and Seacoast Conference shifts, with Old Orchard Beach becoming independent and Rochambeau winning or losing outcomes in a clipped regional sports narrative.

Ray Belanger LaMarre Tree Rochambeau ‘Club York County Invita Memorial Field Biddeford Iat Auatt Sanne Bsa Ale Aggue ¢ Co Sanford Marre George Lorentz Wells Hrough Bruce Kingdon Kennebunk Atheaa Joe Regina Rochefort Dainees Camire Old Orchard Beach Berthiaume Boothbay Region Belanger Lauzier Simard Warriors Rams Boucher Montpas Classay Wells High School Poisson Rochambeau Ram Harrison Rousselle Sea Dewitt Old Orchard A Perkins Beach Seacoast Edwin Seagulls Moulton Cartier Nant Allie Poa Lamarre Rbi Belanger HR Belanger SB Belanger SF Camire Berthaume S'mard BB Belanger SO Belanger HO Belanger Belaner Ene Belanger Artier U Lajeunesse Goulet

Room For More In Mixed Couples Loop

The Mixed Couples Bowling League at 20th Century Lanes opens Friday Sept 19 at 7. Eight teams are expected for the fifth season with spots for interested couples. Contact Ine to Gillis at the lanes to sign up. Defending champions are the Pin Pals after last season's close race.

Gillis

Jim Gillman Wins Speed League Rolloff

Jim Gillman of the Moppers won the Men s Speed League handicap rolloff at Roll A Wa Lanes Elm Street Biddeford last night with a 668 total including a 613 scratch and 55 pin handicap Gerry Giles of Foss Metal placed second with 619 a 40 pin handicap Norm Davis of the Serclemen earned the high non winner single with 127 on his third game Other scores included E Goodwin 608 A Huot 607 N Davis 594 D Letellier 567 D Grant 565 R Lacasse 560 R Lessard 547 A Guay 544 and B Marcotte

Jim Gillman The Moppers Elm Street Biddeford Gillman Gerry Giles Foss Metal Norm Davis Serclemen E. Goodwin A. Huot N.davis D. Letellier D. Grant R. Lacasse R. Lessard A. Guay B. Marcotte

Campbell to Box Laroux in Portland Exposition Bout

Kenny Campbell of Providence will fight Jean Laroux of Quebec City in an eight round feature at Portland Exposition Building next Thursday. Promoter Sam Silverman announced the matchup at a Thursday press event.

Portland Maine Kenny Campbell Providence R.I Jean Laroux Quebec City Exposition Building Sam Silverman

Merchants and Trade Leagues Open Soon in Biddeford

The Men s Merchants and Trade bowling leagues begin Monday and Tuesday evenings Sept 15 and 16 at 20th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford at 830. Merchants League bowls Monday and Trade League Tuesday with openings for teams or bowlers. Captains without lineups are asked to submit soon. Champions will meet in a season ending championship match for the overall title. For more information contact local organizers.

Merchants 20Th Century Franklin Street Biddeford Poset

Ted Williams Hints at 1970 as Final Playing Year

Boston AP Ted Williams the Red Sox Hall of Fame slugger who returned as Washington Senators manager suggests 1970 may be his last season in uniform. He backs next season but not a long managerial career, praising the Senators’ improvements and the ovations on his return to baseball. He leads the Senators in a weekend series against Boston and promoted his memoir My Turn at Bat in Boston.

Boston Ted William’s Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Williams Senators Red Sox

Irish McDermott Routs Nat Edwards In Portland Bout

Irish Jimmy McDermott of Holyoke heavyweight wins by knockout in the third round against Nat Edwards of New York City at the Exposition Building after bleeding from the nose but rallying to finish with a right hand. In the semifinal, Irish Al Kivlin stops Dave Jenkins 49 seconds into the first round with a left hook.

Portland Maine Jimmy McDermott Holyoke Mass Nat Edwards New York City Exposition Building McDermott New England New Yorker al Kivlin Cambridge Mass Dave Jenkins

Red Sox seek pitching help in series with Senators

Boston faces odds in Fenway tilt as ace Ray Culp is likely out with elbow trouble. Vicente Romo starts for Boston while Washington counters with Dick Bosman, who has won 11 games. Pittsfield farm club showed postseason potential before rain ended the Eastern League playoffs.

Boston Boston Red Sox Senators Fenwayark Red Sox Ingle Ted Williams Washington Dick Williams Vicente Romo Dick Bosman Romo Bosman Pittsfield York

Rockingham Park Opens 12th Fall Harness Meet

Salem New Hampshire Rockingham Park launches its 12th fall harness racing season with the $5,000 Inaugural Pace and a 42 date meet. The track will conduct the Big Perfecta wagering on the fifth and sixth races nightly.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park

Bowlers urged to contact Nick Gillis at 20th Century Lanes

Circuits call on bowlers to reach Nick Gillis of 20th Century Lanes for participation or information. The plea targets bowlers in the circuits and invites timely contact. The message emphasizes engagement with the bowling community and local lanes for scheduling or events.

Nick Gillis 20Th Century Lanes

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