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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1972

Page

6

Strike Closer To Settlement In Baseball Pay Debate

Major league owners prepare to vote in Chicago on a new proposal to end the players strike now in its 13th day. Marvin Miller says progress toward settlement exists while discussing pay for postponed games and whether to resume a 162 game season. The dispute centers on pay for missed days and how to handle postponed games between the National and American Leagues.

New York Chicago Marviniller Striking Players’ Association John Gaherin Miller Gaherin

Chinese table tennis team feted in Detroit visit

The 14 member People’s Republic of China team is hosted by Detroit Mayor Roman Gribbs and dines at Meadow Brook Hall before their first U S match. Leader Chuang Tse Tung calls for friendship first, competition second as security surrounds the events.

Detroit People’s Republic of China Roman Gribbs Meadowbrook Hall Oakland University Rochester Metropolitan Airport U.S Table Tean United States Canada Chuang’ Tse Tung Sion Gribbs Cobo Arena Ann Abor University of Michigan Williamsburg Washington New York Memphis, Tenn Huntsville Ala Los Angeles

Aaron Favored In Monsanto Open As Archer Rivalry Lingers

Tommy Aaron, seeking the $150 000 Monsanto Open, faces George Archer in a tight playoff chase after two near misses this season. Aaron, 35, notes inconsistency but has earned 43 844 this year with two second places. Billie Jean King warns Wimbledon prize money must rise as she considers quitting amid tennis purse concerns.

Pensacola Fla Tommy Aaron George Archer Aaron Archer Greensboro ST. Petersburg Billie Jean King Britain Billie Jean Australia Evonne Goolagong Miss Goolagong Mrs. King

Strikes And Spares Shine In Mixed Couples Handicap Rolloff

Lucille Dubreuil of the Spares led with 505 total and 40 bonus pins while Roland Farley of the Drop Outs totaled 614 with 85 bonus pins to win the five string handicap event at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Second place in the men went to Roland Doyon 613 and Mary Goulette was runner up in the women with 501. Lorraine Farley took third with 498 and Roland Rousselle earned third in the men with 607.

Lucille Dubreuil Roland Farley Miss Dubreuil Farley Roland Doyon Twisters Mary Goulette Hi- Lo’s

Gleason Wins Rolloff in No Name Woners League Handicap

Connie Gleason of the Goofers rolled 105 to win the No Name Woners League five string handicap after tying for first with Rita Lachance of the Jolly 5's at 511 total. Lachance posted a 65 pin handicap in the rolloff while Gleason had 50 bonus pins. Sue Beaulieu of the Firebirds was third with 506 and Kerry of the Firebirds and Mercier of the Goofers tied for fourth at 503. High singles led by M Gagnon with 91 and Gonneville and Croteau tying at 193 in the second.

Connie Gleason The Goofers Rita Lachance Jolly 5 Mrs. Lachance Mrs. Gleason Sue Beaulieu Firebirds Kerry Mercier M. Gagnon T Gonneville P. Croteau D. Dusseault R. Foss Godbout B. Moulin

10th Weekly Rolloff At Pastime Lanes Saturday

The 10th weekly rolloff starts Saturday afternoon at Pastime Lanes with defending champ Dick Boutin seeking a third straight title. A large jackpot awaits on the one-seven ten bonus shot as entries stay open until 2 p.m.

Dick Boutin

Herb Aguiar Wins Event at PCHA Bowling Night

Herb Aguiar of the PCHA won the initial Men s event with a 578 total to edge Maurice Labelle of Labelle s Body Shop by one pin. Aguiar carried a 40 pin handicap while Labelle had a 50 pin bonus. Labelle had the night’s high single with 138, followed by Paul Gregoire 133. Paul Binette added 128 for third high single.

Herb Aguiar P.C.H.A Maurice Labelle Labelle Body Shop Aguiar Paul Gregoire The Jets Paul Binette Paul Ray

Lakers Rally For 135 134 Victory To Even Series

Lakers beat Bucks 135 134 as Happy Hairston scored the decisive layup with six seconds left. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee with 40 points while Jim McMillian added a career high 42 for Los Angeles. The game boosted LA morale in a heated Western final ahead of Friday’s Game 3 in Milwaukee.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Laker Bill Sharman Milwaukee Happy Hairston Jerry West Hairston Larry Costello Costello Manny Sokol West Haison Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jim McMillian Sharman Bob Vandrige Bucks Jon McGlocklin McGlocklin McMillian Wes Jumper Jabbar Hassom Gail Goodrich E Bucks Lucius Allen Wilt Chamberlain Curtis Perry Agai NBA New York Knicks Boston Celtics New York Nets Virginia Squires Denver Rtocke

Woman Umpire Finally A Reality

Bernice Gera, 40, won a court ruling supporting her bid to umpire in the New York Pennsylvania League. She signed a 1969 contract with league president Vince McNamara, and later faced rejection by Hank Peters. If approved, she would become a notable female baseball umpire, pursuing her lifelong dream despite barriers.

Buffalo N.Y Bernice Gera Gera Women’s Liberation Vince McNamara Hank Peters NAPBL New York Commission On Human Rights Baseball Bowie Kuhn McNamara Florida

Bruins Ready For NHL Semis After Rest Day

The Boston Bruins return to practice awaiting their semi final opponent after eliminating Toronto in the quarterfinals. Minnesota leads St. Louis 3-2 as the series resumes tonight. Derek Sanderson is released from Mass General Hospital with his condition vastly improved.

Boston Boston Bruins Bruins Toronto St. Louis Minnesota Tom Johnson Johnson Derek Sanderson Massachusetts General Hospital Sanderson

Biddeford Junior High announces 14 game baseball slate

Biddeford Junior High announces a 14 game baseball schedule for the season. The slate includes games at Notre Dame Kennebunk Burns Mahoney Old Orchard Beach Memorial Moore and Westbrook with home contests against the same opponents on varied dates from April to June.

Biddeford Notre Dame Kennebunk Burns Mahoney Old Orchard Beach Memorial Moore Westbrook

Field Undergoing Spring Maintenance in Kennebunk

Kennebunk Recreation Commission asks students and residents to avoid using the football field, recently sodded last fall, during spring maintenance to allow proper care and recovery until it is ready for use.

Kennebunk Commission Luse

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