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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1975

Page

7

Foreman Fights Five Opponents in Exhibition Night

In Toronto Charley Polite kissed George Foreman as the former heavyweight champ staged a five opponent exhibition at Maple Leaf Gardens. Foreman fought three rounds with Boone Kirkman and stopped two others, while Muhammad Ali watched ringside as a television commentator. Negotiations hint at Ali facing Joe Bugner in mid year and a possible third bout with Joe Frazier later.

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Geiberger Wins Tournament of Champions In Sudden Death

Al Geiberger defeats Gary Player in a playoff at La Costa Country Club to claim the Tournament of Champions title. Geiberger sunk a decisive birdie on the playoff hole while Player missed a 12-foot putt to extend play. Geiberger led by one after regulation as Player bogeyed the final hole.

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Merchants Rolloff Marks Bowling Handicap Event

The Men's Merchants bowling league holds its annual handicap rolloff at 7:30 p.m. at 20th Century Lanes with 25 to 30 bowlers. Top handicapper Hero Paul leads a five game event with cash prizes and a possible shot at the one seven ten jackpot. final averages and handicaps for the season are listed. Handle With Care wins the North American Championship Pace at Rockingham Park in 2 02.1 for $25,000, beating Bret's Star before 12,000 spectators. owned by Irving Liverman of Hampstead Quebec.

Annette Montpas T.W.V.A AFL. C William Pollock Iss Montpas Florence Goudreau Montpas Pollock Loop Gertrude Simoneau Claire Perreault Doris Montpas Acey Doucey Sue Godbout Lorraine Melton Carol Petit Irene Lemay Rolande Roy Sue L’ Heureux Eloise Baker D. Tremblay D. Couture J. Benton D. Petit S. Pare L. Gadbois R. Sevigny R. Roy D. Bouchard T. Bergeron FE. Baker S. L'Heureux L. Lemay L. Melton R. Daigneault A. Lambert J. Beaulieu P. Fradette L. Nichols C. Petit P. Tremblay N. Gillis N. Roy M. Boucher Chet Kimball E. Pullen N. Gourdouros A. Thibault A. Genest D. Shackford D. Bon P. Binette R. Goudreau A. Coreau G. Baker L. Beall R. Harmon D. Pullen R. Bolduc R. Kimball M. Beall S. Rossignol Bret Rockingham Park Handle With Care Irving Liverman Hampstead Quebec UPI

Standings From Weekend Baseball Showdown Across Leagues

Results show New York routs Milwaukee 10 1 and Texas tops Minnesota 7 2 while Kansas City defeats Chicago 8 6 Detroit beats Boston 3 2 in 10 innings Cleveland 3 Baltimore 2 and California 1 Oakland 0. Sundays bring Milwaukee 7 1 New York 0 10 and Texas at Minnesota 2 ppd by rain.

New York Milwaukee Texas Minnesota Kansas City Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland Baltimore California Oakland Coleman Attimore Cuellar Peterson Wood K City Busby Associated Press Pittsburgh Philphia St. Louis Montreal West Cleveland Los Angeles West Atlanta San Diego Cincinnati S.francisco Texas Houston Philadelphia Newark San Francisco Houston Atlanta

Kentucky Derby Field Shapes Up After Derby Trial

Louisville AP reports the Kentucky Derby field is taking shape as the Derby Trial heads to a possible blanket finish. Trainers and jockeys monitor early pace and odds as the race narrows to a final lineup.

Shaping Louisville

Warriors Wreck Chicago in NBA finals opener

The Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 107-89 in Oakland to take a 1 0 series lead. Bulls coach Dick Motta warned Friday that Chicago must improve offensively and defensively as Rick Barry scored 38 points for the visitors.

Oakland Rick Barry Chicago Bulls Bulls Golden State Warriors Chicago Dick Motta Barry Bob Love

Maine Ski Areas Report From Ski Maine Association

Sugarloaf shows a 10-25 inch base with frozen granular and corn for good spring skiing. Sunday River lists 8-12 inch base with corn and some bare spots. Squaw is open weekends only. Saddleback is closed for the season.

Maine Ski Maine Association Sunday River Squaw Saddleback

Major League Leaders By The Associated Press

Stat leaders across both leagues show Reitz and Cey topping batting in the NL and Henderson and May leading the AL. Key performers include bench and Rose in runs, Murcer and Chalk among hits, with Sutton and Ryan shining in pitching and Perry active in strikeouts.

Associated Press National League Reitz Morgan Cin Lopes Concepcion Cedeno Htn Evans Atl Garvey Rose Madlock Chi Montanez Phi Watson Garr R.andrews Murcer Cey Baker Winfield Morton Sutton Messersmith Chalk Cal C.may Henderson R.white L.may Bal Bochte Hisle Min Rudi Oak Lezcano Mil Patek Ben Nyman Burroughs Tex Rivers North Blue Ryan G.perry Cle

Cumberland Raceway Holds Nine Race Card Results

A Cumberland Raceway program lists pacing races from first to tenth with horses such as First Race Pace entries led by Steady Song and Mister Mandarin. The Lewiston results show winners like P.GG Prim and Dinner Talk with times and payoffs, quintuples and exactas recorded, and a final handle of $102612.

Cumberland Raceway M. Beckwith Mr. Mandarin G. Nye Andiamo Boy D. Richards Big Stick H. Renaud Alco Prince S. Dickens Wise Prudence D. Gray Andy's Boy E. Burdick Cass F. Parker Tarport Ryan G. Deletesky Burwood Rocket D. May Swift H. James Iil Hurricane Spot W. Colby Oregon Jean Chas Smith J. Mollison Jr L. Pickett Jr R. Doherty Bloss Sheraton R. Wing Jr W. Peace Doe Hal Wil Mighty M G F. Woodbury Randy Silcook G. Reed Ingrid Dillon D. Gray Tsila Gussie G. Sell W. Miller Bunny Gale Bobby Rainbow H. Mitchell J. Nason M. Beckwith Morrow Mack Chief Creed Chas. Smith Shadyside Pat W. Parker Jr Lewiston Prim Sir Master Jeff Morrie’s Boy Adios Betty Cash Axworthy Bradley Joe Wick Gauman Beauchamp Mercury Mindy Wildea Byrd Shelly Bean Tavern Whiskers Bowdoin Brown Terry Swift Quintela

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