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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1968

Page

6

Buffalo Beats Jets 37 35 Upset in AFL Action

The Bills edged the Jets 37 35 as Namath threw four TDs but was picked five times, three returned for 198 yards. Buffalo share of first in the AFL East, Boston tied for lead. Other NFL AFL results noted with San Diego Oakland Boston Denver. Tom Janik’s 100 yard interception return highlighted game.

Associated Press Sone Joe Namath New York Jets Jets Buffalo New York Boston Buffal Namath San Diego Oakland Cincinnati Houston Denver Kansas City Miami Gles Cleveland J .Louis New Orleans Washington Tom Janik Joe Don Maynard Bruce Alford Bills Butch Byrd Booker Edgerson Lauer Bob Scarpitto Patriots Larry Garron Gino Cappelletti

Thornton Routs Deering 40-6 in Portland Class A clash

Thornton Academy routed Deering High 40 to 6 on Saturday, leveraging three Deering interceptions and two fumbles to score. Stan Charles and Bob Rancourt starred for TA with four touchdowns and three scoring runs, while Dave Lane added a rushing TD. TA stands 2-1 on the season after a strong second half surge.

Portland Thornton Academy Deering Stan Charles Bob Rancourt Don Trudeau Dave Lane Dave Dutremble Lele Perrino Wagabaza Ja. Smith A Foran Lg Lg Brown Larochelle Hopkinson Loranger Rg Rg Tracy Tru Chenard Rt Rt Caron Soaicer Yamble Cardigan Re Re Chard Rancourt Gb Gb Ladd Charles Polackwich Milliken Roberge Brushwein Tal- Rancourt Je. Smith Lane Stackpole Bryant Gerry Cloud Tier Murphy A. Berube G. Tom Caddigan Trudeau R. Berube Howland Hadiars R. Charest Lagarde Censere Ae Truceau Koster J.aarest Bedell Peterson Donald Cote Ouellette Deering Tobiasson Hubert McGovern Jacobsen Bevera Profenno P. Smith Davis Neal Erspamer Perry Noel Howell Grover Wing D. Milliken Kelley Caddigan Crozier Waters Morong Flaherty

Yankees and Red Sox wrap winnable seasons in 1968

The Yankees edged the Red Sox 4-3 as Stan Bahnsen earned his 17th win with Lin dy McDaniel’s late relief. Roy White drove in the first run and Kosco's hit-run single provided the decisive blow as both clubs look ahead to 1969 with optimism and reforms.

Red Sox Roy White Yankees Andy Kosco Tom Tresh Bill Robinson

Lee Stange to Undergo Knee Surgery

Boston AP reports Red Sox pitcher Lee Stange will have surgery for a floating cartilage in his left knee. The 31-year-old, who once tied a major league record by striking out four Senators in 1964 with the Minnesota Twins, entered Sancta Maria Hospital Sunday night. Hospital stay length not disclosed.

Boston Red Sox Lee Stange Stange Minnesota Twins Washington Senators Sancta Maria Hospital

Roll-A-Way Lanes Quintette Beats Glen-Mor

The Roll-A-Way Lanes women’s pro team handed Glen-Mor their first loss and shutout of the season 84 to 0. The local quintette led 46, 36, and 11 in the three strings to win by 93 pins and extend their record to 22-2. Pat Tarbox 330 and Ann Hubert 323 paced Roll-A-Way, with Camire 316. Glen-Mor’s Nunan 319 and Thompson 308 led Glen-Mor scoring as Cluff 292 and Dill 290 also stood out.

Glen. Mor Lanes Pat Tarbox Ann Hurbert Lillian Camire Connie Fleurent Audrey Nunan Flo Thompson Glenn A. Hubert H. Ouellette Fleurent P. Tarbox L. Camire Glen-Mor M. Cluff J. Dill A. Nunan F. Thompson J. Drown

Howard Won’t Play Outside Red Sox Expansion Plans

Boston AP Elston Howard, 39 turning 40 in February, said he hopes to stay in baseball but will only play next year if with the Boston Red Sox. He noted a Fenway ovation after a ninth inning appearance against his old Yankees, and he plans to decide in about a month. If drafted by expansion teams, he would not join them and would prefer coaching or managing within baseball.

Boston New York Yankees Yankee Ralph Houk Red Sox Oakland Minnesota Houk Ray Culp Sox Boston Alehouse Dick Williams Williams Carl Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Reggie Smith Elston Howard Boston Red Sox Howard Fenway Park New York Yankee

Oxford Hills blank Kennebunk in 28 0 victory

Oxford Hills shut out Kennebunk 28 to 0 at South Paris. Tim Cummings scored twice on short runs, Cornell added one, Wayne Pike and Noyes contributed TDs, with Noyesn kicking the extra points. A safety on a late sequence padded the Rams lead as Kennebunk stalled at the OH five.

South Paris Oxford Hills Kennebunk High Tim Cummings Viking Kennebunk Skip Williams Adden Ken Cornell Bob Noyes Ram Wayne Pike Pete Aoe Yo Eeo Fahit Cummings Paul Normand Mal Perkins Pete Hanson Mike Hanson Pete Landry Landry Heikkinene Haskell Noyes Hanson Kenneth Penge W. Pike T. Pike Millett E. Studevant Wentwwrth Frost Goodspeed Weeks Lehotoia W. Studevant Maling Brown Miller Ficker Leach Cummings Cornell Noyes Landry Hueng Corey Woodard Ag Storey

Bowlerettes In Deadlock At Kezar Falls

Kezar Falls hosts a match in the Ladies Pro League as the 20th Century Bowlerettes beat Biddeford 1,496 to 1,483. Top Kezar Falls scores include J Warren 311 and L Pierce 309, while Biddeford highlights feature D Gillis 362, L Lessard 317, and a strong team total of 1,496.

Kezar Falls Biddeford Doris Gillis Lorraine Lessard Lorraine Foss J. Warren L. Pierce J. Montpas A. Temm L. Lessard L. Foss D. Gillis G. Day N. Day M. Metiver

Attendance Record Highlighted as Red Sox Finish Fourth

Boston fans packed Fenway Park for the final vs the Yankees setting the 1968 paid attendance at 1,940,588. The previous mark was 1,727,832. The Red Sox ended the season in fourth place.

Boston Boston Red Sox Fenway Park New York Yankees Red Sox

Marshwood Grinds Out 19 0 Victory Over Old Orchard Beach

Marshwood High defeated Old Orchard Beach 19 to 0 in Eliot. Horton and McKay led the 62 yard Marshwood drive with Horton scoring from the 10 and later from the seven. Merrill added the opening second period TD after a 99 yard drive while Paul Jacques and Guy Roberge stood out for the Seagulls.

Eliot Old Orchard Beach Marshwood High Brett Merris Marshwood Dan McKay Jack Horton Horton Paul Jacques Guy Roberge Seagulls Sylvester le le Barker Desilets It It Lemay Stevens L'Heureux Estabrook C¢ Ce D. Roberge Fontaine D. Boisjoly Larrabee Rt Rt Duke Sourmon Goodrich A. Crosby B. Crosby Fieller Kimball Dudevoir Dube Martin Adams Laroche Verrill Jacques Lebrun Mullen Barber Savoy Potvin Sweeney Merrill

Boston College Dreams Of Glory In Season Opener

Boston College seeks a second straight win after a 49 15 season opening rout of Navy as it hosts Buffalo in its first home game of 1948. The Bulls beat BC 26 14 last year and looked sharp in a 230 point Friday tilt.

Associated Press Boston College Navy Buffalo Eagles Midshipmen Bulls Dartmouth Holy Cross Worcester Crusaders Harvard Indians New Hampshire Yale Bucknell Gate Brown Penn Vermont Maine Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Delaware Boston University Wesleyan Middlebury Springfield Amherst Northeastern Bridgeport Wilkes Tufts Drexel Tech Worcester Tech Bowdoin Bridgewater Curry Maine Maritime Conset Nas Williams Inity Bates Norwich RPI Colby American International Coast Guard Central Connecticut Ithica Nichols Glassboro State Trenton State Southern Connecticut

Components Inc Girls Bowling Tryouts Set at Pastime Lanes

Components Inc. girls hold preseason bowling tryouts to start their third season at Pastime Lanes in Biddeford. The league runs two shifts with sessions at 9 a.m. and 6 15 p.m. Acting chairman Pat Ballard asks all participants to attend for balanced teams for every Tuesday league play.

Components Inc Biddeford Pat Ballard

Phillies routs Yankees as Allen belts three homers in big win

Richie Allen of the Phillies clouted three homers including a grand slam and drove in seven in a 10-3 victory over New York. Jim Maloney threw his third straight shutout, a two-hitter blanking San Francisco 3-0 for the Reds.

Associated Press Richie Allen Phillies Philadelphia New Yar Jim Maloney Cincin Reds Nall San Francisco

Purdue cautious on bowl chances after Notre Dame win

Purdue remains focused on earning a Rose Bowl bid, facing Ohio State and Minnesota and other tough foes as No. 1 Purdue defeated Notre Dame 37-22. Leroy Keyes starred with 99 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and a 17 catch, 11 reception day combined with Dillingham.

Associated Press Notre Dame Purdue Ohio State Minnesota Boilermakers Leroy Keyes Keyes Irish Oregon State Indiana Nebraska Michigan State Northwestern Ohio Stars SMU Southern California Trojans Southern Cal Miami Fla Georgia Tech Kansas Texas Wyoming Longhorns Texas Tech Cowboys Air Force Penn State Kansas State Florida Florida State Alabama Southern Mississippi UCLA Washington State Houston USC Mississippi Syracuse Bob Dillingham Dillingham Terry Haratty O.J. Simpson Wildcats Bill

Tigers Beat St Francis 25 32 In Cross Country Meet

Barrington R I College defeated St Francis College 25 32 on the Red Knights home ground. Mike Corcoran of Lynn Mass Knights captain won the 4.25 mile event in 24 minutes 12 seconds. Wilde man of Barrington placed second, Hopkinson and Halgreen of Barrington third and fourth.

Barrington R.I. College St. Francis College Red Knights Mike Corcoran Lynn Mass Knights Wildeman Barrington Hopkinson Halgreen Bob Rencagilone St. Francis Wayne Larrivee Corcoran Roncagilone Larrivee Dryer Foote Hulbert Flanders Lafe Thurston LaFerriere Chute LaLacheur Smith Dobrowski

Spartans Roll Past Wells Warriors to Stay Undefeated

St Ignatius High of Sanford remained undefeated by stopping Wells High 20 to 0. After a scoreless first half the Spartans drove from their 46 to score in the third quarter. Beattie ran 42 yards for a touchdown and Beattie added another before Ga picked up a Wells fumble and returned it for a score. substitutions listed for both teams.

WELLS St. Ignatius High Sanford Wells High Spartans Beattie St. Ignatius Wells Moreau le le Gough Lemieux Clough Gagne Hamlyn Chevalier Uosoumas Clark Colby Genest Fenderson D. L'Heureux Glenville Litchfield P. Beattie W. Wentzell Bourque Nickerson Bougie Bucklin Sheltra G. L'Heureux Miller Bourre Mathieu Blouin G Letourneau Wells Wentzell K. Stevens Cadyne Drummey Belle Gagne Potvin Grenier Chretien Beaudoin

League Records Set At Pastime Lanes Threshold

New marks posted at Pastime Lanes this week include C O Men s League Don Booth 152 single Bob Lamontagne 303 for three string totals John Price 329 Ro Roberts 120 West Point Pepperell men s league Irene N deau 112 single 285 total Pepperell Girls Second Shift League also set a record all figures reflect strong performances from West Point Shippin Independent Shop and Pepperell participants.

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