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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1972

Page

7

Pattin Suffered Rough Start As Red Sox Fall To Twins

Marty Pattin remained winless for Boston after a 12-0 defeat to Minnesota. Pattin lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up eight earned runs as Jim Perry and Minnesota pitchers combined for 16 hits and seven walks.

TWINS Minnesota Twins Danny Thompson Boston Red Sox Carlton Fisk Carl Yastremski Steve Braun ST. Paul-Minneapolis Marty Pattin Eddie Kasko Kasko Pattin Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Harmon Killebrew Bob Darwin Carl Yastrzemski Gary Peters Rogelio Moret Bob Bolin Minnesota Boston Jim Perry Yastrzemski Reggie Smith Danny Cater Perry Luis Aparicio Cater Ray Culp Culp Dick Woodson

Pacers Near Ruining Great ABA Rivalry At Utah

Indiana faces Utah in a pivotal ABA playoff game with the series tied and Utah aiming to clinch its second straight Western Division title at Indiana’s expense. Utah’s 139-130 win in Salt Lake City highlighted a torrid offense as the Stars took a 3-2 series lead.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Pacers Pacers Utah Stars American Basketball Association Utah Stars Indiana Kentucky Colonels Los Angeles Stars Dallas Denver Salt Lake City Bob Leonard Salt Palace

Lakers Seek to Neutralize DeBusschere in Series Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to neutralize Knicks star Dave De Busschere as they meet New York in the NBA Finals series opener at the Forum. Hap Hairston faces De Busschere while Jerry Lucas opposes Wilt Chamberlain in a matchup touted to decide the championship.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Lakers Dave DeBusschere New York Knicks Wilt Chamberlain National Basketball Association Forum DeBusschere K.C. Jones Lakers Laker Hapy Hairston Busschere Knicks Jerry Lucas Chamberlain Milwaukee Kareem Abdul Jabbar C Camberlain Fred Schaus Wilt Chicago NBA New York Baltimore Boston

Eon Captures Trade League Bowling Event

Dick Eon of Pullen's Maintenance won the 20th Century Lanes Trade League handicap rolloff with a 638 total, edging Leo Milliard of the Men's Shop by two pins. Don Raybine and Glen Baker followed, with high single awards listed for multiple bowlers and a banquet set for May 16 at Villa.

Dick Eon Pullen Eon Leo Milliard Don Raybine Glen Baker Chet Kimball Diamond National Chris Antonakos Herve Paul Ricky Lemieux Nick Gourdouros Gordon Michaud Villa H. Paul K. Poulin A. Duville G. Michaud R. Lemieux R. Harmon E. Pullen R. Duville Charles Antonakos M. Lupien M. Quattrone

Deering Defeats Thornton 9-0 In Tennis Action

Deering blanked Thornton Academy 9-0 in a Southern Maine Tennis League match. It was Thornton's first league appearance. coach Ken Robertson praised his team's ball striking and competitive play despite the one-sided score.

Portland Thornton Academy Deering Southern Maine

Biddeford Track Meet Postponed

Early spring rains forced postponement of Biddeford High School track meet at Massabesic. The Tigers were to meet the Mustangs and York in a triangular meet but the Mustang field remained too wet for action. A reschedule attempt will be made.

Biddeford High School Massabesic Tigers Mustangs York Mustang

Kennebunk Scrambles Over Athletic Director Pay

District directors in Kennebunkport debated paying for an athletic director with a 16 percent stipend worth 1068 dollars while Carl Young pushed for 22 percent. Supt Seekins warned about recurring changes as a 20 percent proposal failed 5 to 4 amid talks of morale and staffing.

Kennebunkport Carl Young Sais John Seekins Jack Libby

Northern York County Babe Ruth League Plans 1972 Season

The Northern York County Babe Ruth League held its spring meeting at the Saco Recreation Center to map the 1972 season. Attendees included president Robert Birkemose treasurer Richard P. Murray coach Nick Gourdouras and manager Dick Libby along with league officers and auxiliary leaders. Registration is May 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the same center. players must bring birth certificates and 13 year olds and younger must be accompanied by a parent. Tryouts scheduled for May 21 at Saco Memorial Field with a $3.50 participation fee to cover hats and insurance. The league seeks volunteers for umpiring scorekeeping publicity equipment and grounds work.

York County Saco Recreation Center Robert Birkemose Richard P. Murray Nick Gourdouras Dick Libby Lucille Cunningham Women’s Auxiliary Charles Quentin Pleasant Street Saco Memorial Field C.K. Burns Junior High

Local duo wins Maine Doubles crown at Roll-A-Way Lanes

Jerry Forcier and Dick O'Brien of Roll-A-Way Lanes captured the Western Maine Doubles title by defeating Lotto Clukey and Larry Rowell of Pittsfield 4,806 to 4,586. Forcier rolled 1,178 and 237 bonus, O'Brien 1,139 and 215 bonus, with Rowell and Clukey scoring 1,117 and 1,048 respectively for the Eastern Maine runners-up.

Jerry Forcier Dick ‘O’brien Lotto Clukey Larry Rowell Pittsfield Maine Jo Foriier Die O’brien Rowell Forcier O’brien Clukey

Grant Takes Long Lead In Title Duel

Dick Grant, the Twin City champion, leads Dave Rossignol by 138 pins after the first half of their 20 string title match at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Grant total 1,071 with 24 spares and three strikes. Rossignol has 933 with 14 spares and two strikes. First half scores show Grant five high frames and a strong 1,071 while Rossignol trails with sporadic marks.

Dick Grant Twin City Dave Rossignol Grant Rossignol

Thornton Second In Triangular Track Meet

Thornton and Portland competed with Cheverus in a triangular meet. Thornton finished second with senior Bill Howard winning the high triple jump and long jump for the Saco school. Portland led with 72 points, Cheverus 48.

Portland Graney Lamkin DiPietro Cavallaro Millard Benoit Langella Wogan Lax Toussaint Whitworth Richardson Harvey di Pietro Brown Norton Poisson Keithley Roy Cheka Piacentini Thornton Payne Wilcox Howard Martin Pearson Bancroft

Bruins Complete Cup Sweep of St Louis Blues

Boston Bruins completed a Stanley Cup semifinal sweep of the St Louis Blues and secured extra rest before the finals. Johnny Bucyk and Phil Esposito sparked a 4-1 middle period surge, with Bucyk adding two power play goals and Esposito contributing another. Stanfield sealed the 5-3 win as St Louis pressed late.

Bruins St. Louis Blues ST. Louis Boston Tom Johnson Blues New York Rangers Johnson Johnny Bucyk Bucyk Phil Esposito Esposito Wayne Cashman Terry Oal Faoling Louis Andre Dupont Chris Evans Gerry Cheevers Stanfield

Beach Little Town League Meeting Set

Old Orchard Beach officials of the Little Town League will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Loranger Junior High School library to discuss the club house and playing field.

Old Orchard Beach Little Town League Loranger Junior High School

Penn State dominates EIIGA titles under coach Joe Boyle

The Nittany Lions have claimed the Eastern Intercollegiate Golf Association title five times in Joe Boyle’s 15 seasons, highlighting sustained success and leadership at Penn State.

Penn State Joe Boyle

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