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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1972

Page

7

Knights of Columbus Hold Monthly Meeting in Old Orchard Beach

Members of Rev. James J. Mullen Council Fourth Degree Assembly met at the K of C Hall Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach with a post meeting supper prepared by local volunteers. Awards and certificates of merit were distributed to Faith Paul Harvey Ronald Melancon John Bridges Romeo DeCornier and James Foley for service and support. An upcoming Pine Cone General Assembly biennial meeting in Bangor is noted with delegates named. plans include a May 21 banquet at the K of C Hall Limestone May Ball May 20 and Founders Night May 21 with officer elections.

Rev James J. Mullen Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach Union Avenue Ronald Melancon Raoul Thibodeau Roger Thibodeau Henry Lemire Paul Harvey John Bridges Romeo DeCornier James Foley Marie Boisvert Webber Hospital Pine Cone

Yaz Hoping For Early Settlement In Baseball Strike

Boston star Carl Yastrzemski urged a quick end to the baseball strike while nursing torn chest muscles from a batting incident in Winter Haven Florida. He warned a prolonged walkout would strain player owner relations and feared it could become personal. Doctors advised rest, and Yaz said he would likely do little more than light running this week.

Boston (Ap Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Yaz Florida Winter Haven Fla Sonny Siebert Tom Tierney Red Sox Buddy LeRoux Tierney Yastrzemski

Brockington Questioned By Police

CHICAGO AP The Chicago Tribune reports Green Bay Packer star John Brockington is questioned in a nationwide luxury auto theft ring. He allegedly bought a stolen $10,000 car for $2,200, says he did not know it was stolen. FBI in Columbus interview. Brockington met man named George Moon who offered car by phone. Moon, 28, arrested Jan 31 on stolen car charges. papers found with orders for stolen cars including Brockington’s name. The car, exchanged for money and keys at his Green Bay apartment, was later tied to a December Chicago theft.

Chicago Chicago Tribune Green Bay John Brockington the Tribune National Football League Brockington FBI Columbus Ohio George Moon Moon Wis

Allison Wins Southeastern 500 at Bristol Speedway

Bobby Allison of Hueytown Alabama won the 12th annual Southeastern 500 NASCAR stock car race at Bristol International Speedway. He led 458 of 500 laps, averaged 92.826 mph in a Junior Johnson Chevrolet, and finished ahead of Bobby Isaac and Richard Petty who finished third after late trouble. A record crowd of 34,700 watched as Allison held the lead after lap 187 and stretched his advantage to prevail.

Bristol, Tenn Bobby Allison Hueytown Ala Allison Bobby Isaac Catawba N.C Bristol International Speedway Coo Coo Marlin Columbia, Tenn Isaac Richard Petty Randleman Alabama Petty

Patriots Plan Pre-Season Home Games

The New England Patriots announce three exhibition games at Schaefer Stadium this year. Bears and Giants games start at 1 p.m. on August 20 and 27, with a night game against the Lions on September 10. Fifty six thousand two hundred thirty six season tickets sold for seven home games. about five thousand single seats remain after a March sellout halt and backlog processing.

Foxboro Mass New England Patriots National Football League Schaefer Stadium Patriots Chicago Bears New York Giants New England Detroit Lions NFL

Born With Quills Porcupines Hatch With Developed Spines

Porcupines are born well developed with soft pliant spines and display strong, even dangerous readiness within ten days of life.

Chicago Wins With 12-Second OT Goal

Chicago Black Hawks win in sudden death as an own- skating deflection sets the overtime goal 12 seconds in. Bobby Hull nets three and Dennis adds a fourth to seal a four-game playoff sweep over Pittsburgh.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Chicago Black Hawks Minnesota Boston Toronto New York Montreal Pittsburgh Red Kelly Black Hawks Penguins Syl Apps Bruce Hood Martin Tim Horton Bobby Hull Chicago Brother Dennis Kelly St. Louis

McDermott Set For Comeback Bout In Portland

Promoter schedules Jimmy McDermott a 10 round star bout at Expo Building Portland against undefeated Fernando Benito of the Bronx New York. The former New England light heavyweight champ born in Portland now living in Holyoke Mass has 69 pro fights 53 wins with 30 knockouts including wins over Riccitelli Spence Kasper Marsh Carney and a prior title shot aim against Eddie Owens.

Jimmy McDermott New England Portland Holyoke Mass Fernando Benito Bronx N.Y Expo McDermott Pete Riccitelli Eddie Spence Boston Garden Paul Kasper Billy Marsh Larry Carney Carney Benito New York Jimmy Cherico Rocky Holiday Scranton Pa McDermott Eddie Red Top Owens

Canadiens Battle Back To Tie In Third Period

In a tight contest the Canadiens rally to erase a deficit and knot the game in the third before the late stages. The section notes a pet you want may be listed in section 47 of want ads.

Canadiens B.f.goodrich

Pickin s To Be Thin Auerbach Concedes

Boston Celtics General Manager Red Auerbach shopped the NBA draft in New York but doubted landing standout talent. After a 4-2 playoff win over Atlanta, he planned to pick the best available with the Celtics’ top selection, noting last year’s crop lacked charisma. He recalled past first-round picks like Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens while citing aging or limited roles for others.

Boston Red Auerbach Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics Atlanta Auerbach New York Pickin Austin Carr Artis Gilmore Sidney Wicks Carr Gilmore Wicks Jo Jo White Dave Cowens Clarence Glover Western Kentucky

NHL Quarterfinals Summary From Saturday and Sunday

AP NHL quarterfinals results show Boston routing Toronto 9 2 and Chicago edging Pittsburgh 6 5 in overtime to take a 3 1 series lead. New York beat Montreal 6 4 as the series moved to 3 1. Minnesota defeated St Louis 3 2 with the series tied 1 1. Monday had no games scheduled and Tuesday slated Montreal at New York Toronto at Boston and St Louis at Minnesota.

Blues Phil Roberto Kevin O’shea Barclay Plager St. Louis Jude Drouin Danny Grant Minnesota J. P. Parise North Stars Jacques Caron Parise Caron John Ashley Boston Ken Hodge Bruins Maple Leafs Associated Press NHL Montreal New York Toronto Chicago Pittsburgh Bostog

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