Biddeford High To Open With Colorful Baseball Night
Biddeford High School jumps into the 1972 season with a 3:30 pm opener against South Portland at St. Louis Alumni Field marked by a full pageantry lineup. Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher will throw the first ball as psychedelic music fills the stadium and two student DJs entertain.
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Biddeford
Thornton
Phil Curtis
Westbrook High School
Steve McNabb
Mike Verrier
Ralph Nell
Leon Paquin
Curtis
Mike Dorais
Bucky Knox
Tom Perkins
Jon Mistos
Mike McKenney
John Bouchard
Dick Charles
Art Descoteaux
Tiger Nine
South Portland High School
St. Louis Alumni Field
Gilbert R. Boucher
Linda Allen
Diane Moody
Steve Beaudette
Descoteaux
Debbie Brock
Connie Sayer
Gail Desmarais
Paulette Lamontagne
Will
Linda Lowell
Brenda Lavigne
Diane Lowell
Debbie Petit
Lisa Sylvestre
Debbie Gadbois
Joan Gelinas
Diane Audie
St. Louis
Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
American League East shows Detroit leading with 4 3 record followed by Baltimore Cleveland and Boston. West lists Oakland Chicago Minnesota Texas Kansas City California with daily results and Wednesday matchups. National League standings place Montreal New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati and others with results from Tuesdays games and upcoming Thursday schedule.
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Cincinnatnings
Philadelphia
San Fr
Nolan
Blass
Wise
Reed
Pizarro
Wilson
Seaver
San Diego
Grief
Montreal
Stoneman
Los Angeles
Osteen
San Francisco
Aaron Homers Boost Braves as Gibson Struggles
Hank Aaron hit his 3rd homer of the year helping Atlanta to a 6-0 lead with a two run shot off Bob Gibson as the Braves defeated Montreal 6-1. Aaron nears Babe Ruth's all time record while Willie Mays and Willie McCovey watch from the pennant race.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles Dodgers
Montreal Expos
Hank Aaron
Philadelphia Phillies
Bob Gibson
San Francisco
Aaron
Braves
Alanta
Earl Williams
St. Louis
Gibson
Gibby
Knuckleballer Wood Dominates AL Start Streak Continues
Chicago White Sox pitcher Wilbur Wood delivered a third straight shutout as Cleveland fell 6-0. Wood has a 36 inning start with only one run allowed, aided by two-out homers by Bob Oliver. Oakland edged New York 4-3 in 12 innings, Minnesota crushed Boston 12-0, and other AL results followed.
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Three Rivers Stadium
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Cincinnai Reds
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Houston
Speier
Philadelphia Tros
Chicago Cubs
Manny Sanguillen
Giants
New York Mets
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San Diego Padres
Associated Press
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Chicago White Sox
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Kansas City
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Milt Wilcox
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Royals
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Jim Perry
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Rangers
Tony Taylor
Gers
Perry
Steve Braun
Steve Brye
Twins
Yankees
A's
Gene Tenace
Sal Bando
Bobby Brooks
Mike Hegan
Hegan
Yankee
Jim
Dell Bethel Named New CCNY Baseball Coach
Dell Bethel a Minneapolis native is appointed the new baseball coach at City College of New York bringing pro level experience to the program.
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Dell Bethel
Minneapolis
City College of New York
Nassau College Tops St. Francis in 5-1 Baseball Game
Nassau College opened strong and defeated St. Francis College 5-1 at Red Knights field. Gordon Paul, a former Sanford ace, allowed five hits and struck out nine for Nassau while St. Francis dropped to 1-5 on the season.
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Lions
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Sanford
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Nassan
St. Fran
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Pike
Manger and
Pelkey
Marie Provencher Wins Lane Rolloffs
Miss Provencher won the 20th Century Ladies league handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with a 578 total. Theresa Clark took second with 548, Beverly Lacy 546 for third, Jeannette Couture 545 fourth, and Rachel Letellier 543 fifth. High singles led by Gertrude Thompson 100, Angie Gregoire 106, Bea Pothier 108, Flo Mariello 98, plus others. The league banquet is set for May 9 at the Sea Spray Motor Inn in Kennebunk at 6 30.
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Provencher
Theresa Clark
Beverly Lacy
Jeannette Couture
Rachel Letellier
E. Bedard
G. Murray
L. Provencher
G. Thompson
C. Bean
A. Pullen
P. Tremblay
D. Henaire
D. Petit
R. Bedard
L. Gadbois
F. Mariello
E. Chicoine
S. Houlden
Rhode Island Eyes Dog Racing Measure Returns to Governor
Legislation to legalize dog racing in Rhode Island is back on Gov. Licht's desk after a House and Senate push. The new bill adds a tax share provision for state and local funds, allows referendums, and could become law without the governor's signature within six days. Also approved were a Howard Development Corporation to develop surplus land in Cranston and a 5 percent admissions surcharge for the Providence Civic Center to bolster finances.
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Licht
Senate
Corporations Committee
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House
Judiciary Committee
Lichts
Thomas H. Needham
Cranston
Howard Development Corporation
Howard Complex
Providence Civic Center
Lous If Pastore Jr
Civic Center
West Biddeford Little League Tryouts Scheduled
West Biddeford Lt Tryouts for the Little League are set for Saturday at May Field on May Street. Report at 1 p.m. with age groups 9 from 1 to 2 30, 10 from 2 30 to 3 30, 11 from 3 30 to 4 30, and 12 from 4 30 to 5 30. Boys may sign up at the field.
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West Biddeford
Youngest Boxing King Crowned
Ben Villaflor of the Philippines defeated Alfredo Marcano of Venezuela by unanimous decision to win the world junior lightweight title. The 19 year old Villaflor, fighting out of Honolulu, became the youngest champion of the century after a 15 round victory. Villaflor weighed 128 pounds, Marcano 128.
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Ben Villaflor
Philippines
Alfredo Marcano
Venezuela
Villaflor
Marecano
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