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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1972

Page

6

South Portland Edges Biddeford in Telegram League Opener

In a pitchers duel at St Louis Alumni Field, Jim Beattie of South Portland pitched all ten innings with 15 strikeouts to beat Biddeford 3 1. Biddeford starter Jerry Crowley allowed one run in the 10th as South Portland broke through with runs after two outs. The Tigers threatened in the ninth, but Beattie and strong defensive plays preserved the win for South Portland.

Dick Charles Portland Biddeford Ihe Telegram Ague St. Louis Alumni Field Red Jim Beattie Jerry Crowley Crowley Beattie Tiger South Portland Seve Power Seve Snyder Mark Laroche al Dickey Dave La‘lamme Powell Dickey Snyder Seman Dick Clarke Artteaux Andy Paul Don Skillings Berthiaume Dennis Salvas Salvas Letellier Jere Crowley Tom Anton Anton Jan Rogers Martin Clarke Skillings Rusty Rand Tigers St. Louis Portland High School Abrh Letellier Dube Tom Mark Labonte Labonte Laroche Dennis A Sylvestre Paul Bob Rick S.P Labonte Gene Davis Art Descoteaux

Celtics May Move to San Diego Under New Ownership

The Boston Herald Traveler reports a San Diego businessman group owns the Celtics and seeks NBA permission to relocate to San Diego. Arnold Auerbach met with buyers. Erdman of TransNational says the sale to a New York lawyer group may be illegal and cites a court ruling restoring ownership to TNC.

Boston Boston Herald Traveler Boston Celtics National Basketball Association San Diego NBA Celtics Arnold ‘Red’ Auerbach Auerbach The Herald Traveler E.E Woody” Erdman TransNational Communications, Inc New York Investors Funding Corp Erdman Trans-National Walter Kennedy P. Ballantine & Sons U.S. District Court TNC the Herald Red Auerbach San Diego Union Leport Union 5Th Graf

Major League Leaders and Celtics School Camp News

The report lists national league batting leaders and pitching leaders with names like Kingman and Carlton, plus notes on trade rumors surrounding the Celtics and court decisions. It also covers Boston Celtics staff assignments for a July basketball school at Husson College with coaches Ku berski Finkel Killilea and MacGregor.

Boston Steve Kuberski Henry Finkel Boston Celtics New England Husson College Bangor Maine John Killilea Melrose Celtics Husson Bruce MacGregor

Errors Hurt Maroon as Westbrook blank Thornton 8 1

Westbrook High School opened Telegram League play with an 8 to 1 win over Thornton Academy at Thornton Field. Larry Theriault pitched four-hit ball, struck out nine, and Westbrook drew eight walks and took advantage of errors and passed balls to build a 6 0 lead by the third inning.

Westbrook High School Flagg Downing Thornton Academy Thornton Field Blue Blazer Larry Theriault Maroon and Gold Westbrook Mistos Trefethen Graham Connor Thornton Mike Dorais Leon Paquin John Bouchard Theriault Dorais LaConte Trefe Westbrook Rh Lemay Is 400 Beaumier, Cf 500 LaConte, If Se Mullen, RF 500 DiBiase Thornton Rh Neff McNabb McKenney Paquin Bouchard Knox Loranger Verrier Peena U_ Ainsworth

Windham Narrowly Beats Thornton Academy in Overtime Tennis

Windham High School edged Thornton Academy 9-7 in a final doubles tiebreak after a tight singles run. Windham players Chapman and Southard defeated Hill and Braley 9-7 in the decisive doubles, with Glidden and Huntt winning a pair of singles matches for Windham while Casavant Nathanson and Staples Murphy of TA contributed in others. Thornton heads to a Southern Maine Tennis League clash with South Portland.

Windham Windham High School Thornton Academy Maroon and Gold Thornton Hill Academy Glidden Staples Glidden and Huntt Aes Staples Murphy Casavant Nathanson Conaen Rouse Pulkinen Chapman Southard Braley

Bruins Ready for Cup Opener Against Rangers

Coach Tom Johnson ordered the Boston Bruins to practice ice for a tough workout ahead of the best of seven series with the New York Rangers. Derek Sanderson returns after illness, and Johnny Bucyk plus Carol Vadnais miss practice but attend strategy meeting. Bruins recall three players from the farm club for potential action.

Boston Tom Johnson Boston Bruins New York Rangers Johnson Bruins Montreal Rangers Canadiens St. Louis Blues Garden Johnny Bucyk Carol Vadnais Ving St. Louis Derek Sanderson Sanderson New York Boston Braves

St Francis Golfers Beat Hawthorne in Biddeford Match

St Francis golf team dominates Hawthorne College at Biddeford Saco CC on a cold day. Steve Kavanagh led with 74. Capt. Bill Barry eyes return for next week match versus University of Maine Portland Gorham. SF players tally several wins in a 5 4, 2 1 set.

St. Francis Nathaniel Hawthorne College of Antrim N.H Biddeford-Saco Steve Kavanagh Red Knights University of Maine At Portland-Gorham Bill Barry Red Knight Kavanagh Nostrand McIntosh Page

Tryouts Set For Decary Little League Weekend Sessions

Decary Little League announces tryouts for 9 and 10 year olds on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 11 to 12 year olds on Sunday at 1 p.m. Eligibility requires age by July 31 for 9 to 12 year olds in the Decary boundaries.

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New York at Boston Opens Best-of-7 Playoff Series

The NHL championship series begins with New York visiting Boston in the first game of the best-of-seven. National TV coverage is slated for after noon with no Friday games listed.

New York Boston National TV

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