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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1968

Page

7

Weekday MLB Standings and Results Highlight Pennant Clinch

Key pennant clinch noted on Wednesday alongside a slate of results from both leagues. In the American League, Cleveland defeated New York 3 0 and Detroit beat Baltimore 4 3, while Oakland toppled Chicago 5 4 and Minnesota beat California 5 2. National League results include St Louis defeating Philadelphia 5 4 and Chicago edging Los Angeles 4 0. Next games list features multiple cross-league matchups across Friday and the weekend, with pennant races emphasized.

New York Atlanta Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore _ er Boston Joe Cleveland Oakland Minnesota California Wash Baltimore Washington

Donaghue Stars in St Francis Soccer Victory

Dan Donaghue scored three goals and added two assists as St Francis College of Biddeford Maine defeated St Anselm's College 6 2 in Manchester New Hampshire. Abbott, Cousens, Kissenger, Shaughnessy and Lindgren also contributed as the Red Knights opened with a 4 0 halftime lead and clinched the win.

Manchester N.H Dan Donaghue St. Francis College Biddeford Maine St. Anselm’s College Red Knights Hawks St. Francis Donaghue Guy Abbott St. Anselm Larry Cousens Eee Eve Kissenger Jim Shaughnessy Tom Lindgren St. Anselm's Oche Donaghue Rom Abbott St. Anselm’s Roche

St Francis Debuts in 1968 Colonial Soccer League

St Francis opens its 1968 season in the Colonial Soccer League with a Saturday 2 PM match at St Francis Field against Barrington College of Rhode Island.

St. Francis St. Francis Field Barrington (R. I.) College

St Anselm Harriers Top Red Knights In Season Opener

St Anselm's Harriers defeated St Francis College of Biddeford Maine 24 to 31 in the season opener. Mike Corcoran of St Francis won in 23 04 leading from the mile mark and finishing a large margin ahead of the field.

Manchester N.H St. Anselm’s St. Francis College Biddeford Maine Mike Corcoran Corcoran Red Knights Barrington

St Michael's opens nine game fall baseball schedule

Winooski Vermont St Michael's college began a nine game fall schedule with a doubleheader against the University of Vermont. In Durham New Hampshire a 74 man squad is sent through fall practice described by Coach Ted Conner as their version of spring training.

Winooski St. Michael's College University of Vermont Durham N.H Ted Conner

Pate to Meet Stevens in Taunton Boxing Bout

Gerald Pate, Milwaukee native now based in North Easton, faces Randy Stevens of New York in a 10 round bout at Roseland Ballroom Taunton tonight. Stevens drew with Canadian light heavyweight Rene Durrell last week and was set to meet Pate after Red Top Owens of Springfield withdrew with a shoulder injury.

Taunton Mass Gerald Pate Milwaukee North Easton Randy Stevens New York Roseland Ballroom Stevens Rene Durrell Pate Red Top Owens Springfield

Celtics Holdout Siegfrie­d Hears Auerbach Again

Boston Celtics star Larry Siegfried met with general manager Red Auerbach for two hours but no contract terms were agreed. The meeting followed another session after Siegfried filed a grievance through attorney Bob Woolf seeking a new deal.

Boston Larry Siegfried Boston Celtics Red Auerbach Siegfried Bob Woolf Auerbach

Former Saco Minister Guest Of Rotarians

The Rev Birger Johnson of Woodfords Church Portland and former First Parish Congregational Saco spoke to Biddeford Saco Rotary at Wonderbar in Biddeford. He described student revolts in Europe noting church support for rights to demonstrate and urged honesty in business and ethics amid anti Vietnam sentiment. He also discussed younger generations seeking different life patterns and economics.

Birger Johnson Woodfords Portland First Parish Congregational United Church = Christ Saco Biddeford Wonderbar Washington Street Europe Johnson Sweden Germany Switzerland England Scotland Berlin Vietnam Lloyd Anderson Henry Tartre Richard Sweeney Saco-Kennebunk Rotary wWadies Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Community Chest Wonderbar Steak House

Pownal Horse wins featured five furlong race in 59.1 seconds

Pownal, Vermont reports Doling paid 4.40 to win the noted five furlong race at Green Mountain Park. The upset victory came with a time of 59.1 seconds, underscoring the performance of the mare in the sprint segment.

Pownal Doling Green Mountain Ark

Termite of the sea threatens wooden vessels and piers

There is no known permanent protection against the teredo, a wormlike bivalve, described as the termite of the sea, responsible for billions in damage to wooden ships and waterfront structures.

Harrison Unique in Predecessor and Successor

Benjamin Harrison stands as the only U.S. president to be both preceded and succeeded by the same individual Grover Cleveland, marking a singular sequence in presidential history.

Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland

Maimonides as Jewish Philosopher of the Middle Ages

Moses ben Maimon known as Maimonides shaped Jewish thought and ritual through his writings, influencing medieval philosophy and religious practice across generations.

Maimonides Moses Ben Maimon

Officers of East ern Star attend Piscataqua Chapter meeting

Old Orchard Beach Star Point officers from Miniwan ca Chapter were guests at Piscataqua Chapter meeting last night. Charlene Rallis Adah Patricia Strickland Ruth and Lucille Mooers Elee ta attended with Worthy Matron Jean Mooers Worthy Patron David Mooers Sentinel Charles Mooers Past Matrons Jennie Rallis May Slaney and Past Patron Howard Slaney. A new election of officers for Council Ste Marguerite will occur tomorrow at 8 p.m. at St Margaret's parish hall. Also Old Orchard Beach Assembly Rainbow for Girls meets at 7 p.m. at Robinson Memorial Hall. Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary American Legion host a covered dish dinner Saturday at 6:30 p.m. honoring delegates to Boys and Girls State. parents invited.

Star Point Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Piscataqua Kittrey Charlene Rallis Adah Patricia Strickland Ruth Lucille Mooers Eleeta Jean Mooers David Mooers Charles Mooers Jennie Rallis May Slaney Howard Slane

Auto registries rise in Western Europe and North America

Western European countries reported 4,343,303 more automobiles registered on January 1 1968 than a year earlier. North America showed a gain of 3,496,884, placing it second in growth, while the Far East added 1,098,336 and ranked third.

North America Far East

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