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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1969
Page
8
The Mets win the NL East 6-0 at Shea Stadium before 54 928 fans as Gil Hodges hails the team’s breakthrough season. Clendenon belts two homers and Ed Charles adds a two run shot in a dominant postseason clincher.
Sammy Baugh named Johnny Unitas as his choice for the greatest quarterback, but says Joe Namath could top him if healthy and durable. He lauds Namath's drive and maturity while calling Unitas a genius and noting Namath’s need for more time to refine his game.
Boston Celtics erased a late deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 103 to 91 in an NBA exhibition. Lew Hudson sparked a 15‑0 run early in the third, while Jim Barnes, Larry Siegfried, Don Chaney, and John Havlicek fueled the comeback as Boston moved into the lead. Hawks played without Zelma Beaty and Joe Caldwell as signs of new season contracts lingered.
Local car shop seeks space in Section 11 for classified want ads. Persistent owner offers quick service, clear pricing, and tested repairs. Contact details available at shop front.
National League East leaders New York and Chicago exchange results while St Louis and Montreal drop back. American League leaders Baltimore and Detroit post wins as Boston and New York stumble. Friday schedule includes doubleheaders and twi night games.
Waterville Colby College football players David Lane and Greg Chaplan received College Athletic Conference Division III All East weekly honors for the defeat at St Lawrence. Lane rushed 13 times for 140 yards, including a 101 yard kickoff return. Chaplan made 11 unassisted tackles and forced a 14 yard loss. Also named were Bates linebacker Francis McGinty and Winslow native Glen Durmon of American International College.
Major League batting and pitching leaders listed for players from Minnesota and other clubs. Highlights include Carew, Oliva, and Killebrew with high batting averages and RBIs, Howard and Jackson with 47 homers, and key pitching figures like Palmer, Perry, and Jenkins with strikeouts and records. The final line notes tides are caused by the sun and moon.
The West Point Pepperell Maintenance bowling league will hold tryouts tomorrow at Pastime Lanes Biddeford Main Street. President Roland St Michel says the 15th season will feature six five man teams starting at 6 30 with new blood in the league.
The Cumberland Fair lists tonight's horse and pace entries with post time at 7 30. Race One features Freedom Princess Carolina Choo Choo Farlin and more. Race Nine includes High Street Ginny Harness Writer Senator Dell and Shadydale Empress.
The 20th weekly men’s handicap rolloff is at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Defending champ Chet Kimball seeks another win as several past champions vie, with the jackpot bonus at stake over a five game format.
Gary Gentry of the Mets hurled a four hitter in a 6-0 win over St. Louis to clinch the NL East title for New York. Tony Gonzalez of the Braves belted a tie breaking homer in the eighth to beat Houston 2-1 and move Atlanta 1 1/2 games up in the NL West race.
Paul Raymond of Sommerville Massachusetts, aged 182, defeats Pete Riccielli by outpoint in Portland. The bout concludes with a 10 round decision as Raymond improves his record in the local boxing scene.
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