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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1975
Page
9
Oxford Plains Speedway kicks off Sunday at 2 p.m. with a 100 lap open race worth 5000, winner takes 1000 and heats set the 32 to 36 car field. Also on track will be Charger Mini Stock and Figure Eight divisions.
The standings show New York defeated St. Louis 7 to 1 and Chicago beat Philadelphia 9 to 3. Montreal topped Pittsburgh 5 to 0, Houston downed San Francisco 3 to 2, and Atlanta beat Cincinnati 5 to 4 in 11 innings. San Diego routed Los Angeles 7 to 1. Thursday schedule lists Lonborg facing Chicago, Billingham vs Niekro, Barr vs Richard, and Rhoden vs Freisleben with only listed games scheduled.
Boston rallies from a 7-3 deficit to beat New York 11-7 as rookie Fred Lynn drives in four runs with a single, double, two walks and late RBI. Yaz 0 for 5 struggles while Lynn shines in center and cleanup duties.
Boston’s Dave Cowens leads a 3-1 series edge as the Celtics seek to finish Houston in Houston tonight and advance to the Eastern Division final for a shot at the 13th NBA title. Jo Jo White struggled, but Don Chaney sparked Boston with 29 points and a tight defense.
Chicago built an 81 69 lead and defeated Kansas City Omaha 101 89 to win the series four games to two. Bob Love and Tiny Archibald each scored 26 for the Bulls while Bob McAdoo led Buffalo with 37 in the other playoff win.
The New York Islanders, trailing 3-0, won 3-1 at home and 4-2 in Pittsburgh to extend the Stanley Cup series. If they win Game Seven, they advance to face Philadelphia after Toronto’s ouster. Glenn Resch credited late momentum and luck as key factors.
Conditions across Maine on Thursday show Saddleback 10 to 25 inch base with corn surface and good spring conditions. Squaw Mountain 10 to 25 inch base with corn and good spring conditions. Sugarloaf 10 to 25 inch base with corn and good spring conditions. Sunday River 12 to 14 inch base with corn and some bare spots but good spring conditions.
Reading recalls the 1972 second annual Doc's Tavern Marathon in Biddeford on Patriot's Day. Seventy entrants started but 57 scratched before the race. Dennis Bishop won as Squeeky Bourque and Chuck Clifford joined him, with pace car support pulling back early. The event highlighted quirky pre race meals and a finish at Doc's Tavern.
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