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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1968

Page

6

Weekend gridiron slate features St Louis at Edward Little

Twin City football teams hit the road this weekend as St Louis visits Edward Little Auburn tonight Thorn ton Academy plays at Bangor Saturday Biddeford travels to Waterville Wells hosts York Kennebunk welcomes Fryeburg Academy Old Orchard Beach Seals open at Maine Central Institute. Eagles seek to rebound from recent losses and extend a winning streak while others pursue conference wins.

Twin City St. Louis Edward Little Auburn Thornton Academy Bangor Biddeford Waterville York Wells Kennebunk Fryeburg Academy Old Orchard Beach Maine Central Institute of Waterville Eagles Bob Cote Leo Simard Simard Artsmouth N.H Dward Little

Packers Favored In Close Clash With Vikings In NFL Preview

Green Bay, coming off an easy opener over Philadelphia, aims to extend its title hopes as Minnesota, led by Clint Jones and Joe Kapp, seeks to upset in a pivotal NFC matchup. The AP cautions a tight game with Bark Starr leading the Packers and a stout defense facing the Vikings’ renewed attack.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York Green Bay Minnesota Vikings Atlanta Packers Philadelphia Eagles Vikings NFL Minnesota Bart Starr Danny Anderson Jim Grabowski Clint Jones Joe Kapp Falcons Baltimore John Unitas Earl Morrall Falcon Colts

Boxing and football results cross the nation

The report lists boxers Hedgeman Lewis and Walter Swan with points and knockouts across cities from Los Angeles to Portland and mentions NFL action with Oakland beating Buffalo 48-6, Griese’s Dolphins, and various matchups including Kansas City Denver and New York Boston amid preseason style notes.

Associated Press Angele Hedgeman Lewis Los Angeles Miguel Aguilar Mexico Bobby Medsigutt Walter Swan Seattle Boone Kirkman Bill Mc Aaaeey Sacramento Calif

This Week's Grid Picks Overview

The season stands 19-13. Predictions list 40 games across Maine high schools with matchups such as Thornton over Bangor Brewer over Stephens Biddeford over Waterville Edward Little over St Louis Brunswick over Sanford Cony over Deering South Portland over Lewiston Portland over Westbrook Belfast over Madison Gardiner over Lawrence Morse over Oxford Hills Rockland over John Bapst Skowhegan over Winslow Fryeburg over Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach over MCI Mt Blue over Traip Hall Dale over Lisbon Jay over Telstar Winthrop over Livermore Falls Mexico over Williams Mattanawcook over Stearns Bucksport over Mt Desert Dexter over Foxcroft Greenville over Hampden Drone over Higgins St Ignatius over Boothbay Region SAD 60 over Bridgton Monmouth over Dirigo Erskine over Leavitt York over Wells.

Thornton Bangor Brewer Stephens Biddeford Waterville Edward Little St. Louis Brunswick Sanford Cony Deering South Portland Lewiston Portland Westbrook Belfast Madison Gardiner Lawrence Morse Oxford Hills Rockland John Bapst Skowhegan Winslow Fryeburg Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach MCI Mt. Blue Traip Hall-Dale Lisbon Jay Telstar Winthrop Livermore Falls Mexico Williams Mattanawcook Stearns Bucksport Mt. Desert Dexter Foxcroft Greenville Hampden Higgins St. Ignatius Boothbay Region Bridgton Monmouth Dirigo Erskine Leavitt York Wells

Twin Rolloff Slated Saturday At Roll-A-Way

A twin rolloff for men bowlers is set for Roll-A-Way Lanes Saturday at 1 30 p m The 10 string route splits groups by 105 to 101 bracket and 100 average and under Money prizes depend on entries Entries accepted until rolloff time For details contact Al or Maurice Huot at the lanes

Maurice Huot

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

Detroit leads the American League with a 99 54 record and 647 runs. Baltimore Boston Cleveland New York Oakland Minnesota California Chicago Washington follow in order with varied gaps. Thursday results include Detroit 6 New York 2 and Washington at Cleveland canceled by rain.

W. L. Pet Detroit Baltimore Boston Cleveland New York Oakland Minnesota California Chicago Welhington Washington W. L. Pet. G.B St. Louis San Fran Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsbur Phila Phia Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia Champs New York Yankees

Major League Leaders list batting and pitching leaders

The Associated Press data shows batting leaders with Yastrzemski at .302 and others like Cater .291 and Howard .296. Detroits McAuliffe leads runs with 92, Campaneris steals 54, and home runs pace by Howard with 42. Pitching leaders include McLain 31-5 and Culp.

Associated Prfls Yastrzemski Bast Cater Oak McAuliffe Det K .Harrelson F. Howard Wash cue-Comapaneris Towars Big Robinson Balt Prego Calif

Trotters and Pacers at Rochester Fair Card

At the Rochester fair tonight a trotting program unfolds starting 7:45 with nine one mile races offering purses from 400 to 550. Notable entries include Melody, Nobie, Silver Rae, Oak Grove Mable, Buster Beechwood, Major Moraka, and Evas Dale among many others with drivers listed per race.

Rochester George G J. Mattison Lady Blaze W. Colby Josella B. Beckwith Silver Rae R. Tilbert Ridgeview Duchess M. Beauchesne Chris L. Pickett Jr Waunkus H. Bushway Candy Spring T. Taylor Mediator W. Blake Pink Diamond F. Padker Social Scion W . Handy Miss Stymie P. Clough Bevan D. Carlisle Jr Molly Branigan Shadydale A. Nason Adios R L. Garland L. Perkins G. Reed Bettys Oak Grove Mable Barnwyn Knight B. Birkwith Golden Gait Tammy Scot Buster Beechwood Mister Lad C. Day Faber Vic J. Cotton White Ann F. Parker Bambi S. Wheeler Emilys Angel J. Gerry Edna Lee R. Cross Philsota T. Harris Merry Pace R. Plante Broadstreams Lucy S. Streeter White Gold Miss Fayre Brooks C. Sheld Seattle Lil

Hitters Hit Candlestick Park In High Scoring Win

Giants top Cardinals 11-5 at Candlestick Park as Jim Hart hits a grand slam and Bob Bonds goes deep twice in an 15 hit attack led by rookie Rich Robertson. Mantle’s 535th homer lifts Yankees past Tigers as McLain notches 31st win and edging toward most wins in 52 years. Alou collects 200th hit of season and Astros fall to Braves. Alan Foster drives in winning run for Dodgers.

St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Candlestick Park Giants Gaylord Perry St. Louis Ray Washburn Cardinals Jim Hart Bob Bonds San Francisco Rich Robertson Detroit Dean McLain Mickey Mantle Mantle Jimmy Foxx McLain Mantel Tigers Babe Ruth Willie Mays Lefty Grove Philadelphia Athletics Norm Cash Felipe Alou Braves Houston Alou Alan Foster Los Angeles Cincinnati Foster Jim Grant

Baseball Statistics Highlights From 1969 Season

Batter Rod Carew leads with 385 at bats and a .338 average while M Alou and B Williams top various categories. Key pitchers Blass and Marichal lead wins and strikeouts Gibson and Jenkins pace the strikeout list.

Rose Cin M. Alou Pitt Beckett Chic Perez B. Williams McCovey S.F F. Alou Atl Pe St.l Bench Brock St.l Clemente Banks Blass Itt Marichal Gibson Jenkins

Third Place Red Sox Start Last Road Trip

The Boston Red Sox set to open a three game series at Yankee Stadium aiming to maintain third place in the American League standings. Manager Dick Williams will start Jim Lonborg with Ray Culp and Dick Ellsworth in the following games as Boston trails Cleveland by a half game and New York by one game.

Randy Johnson Chicago Detroit Gale Sayers Lions Dallas Sayers Bears Sonny Jurgensen Earl McCullouch Cleveland Browns Cowboys Don Meredith Greg Landry Frank Ryan New York Philadelphia Giants Steelers Ronnie Blue Eagles Norm Snead Fran Tarkenton Homer Jones Los Angeles Pittsburgh Rams Jim Hart Kent Nix Roman Gabriel San Francisco St. Louis 49Ers Dick Nolan John Brodie Washington New Orleans Jurgensen Pat Richter Charley Taylor Billy Kilmer Saints Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Red Sox Yankees Boston Dick Williams Jim Lonborg Yankee Stadium Ray Culp Ellsworth Baltimore Orioles

Mile's Fancy Wins Lincoln Downs Allowance Race

Mile's Fancy led by Tony Despirito in the stretch to win the $3,500 allowance race at Lincoln Downs by a nose ahead of 7,653 spectators. Despirito piloted the winner in the Thursday race with a $6.80 payoff.

Lincoln R.I Tony Despirito Lincoln Downs

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