Red Sox sweep Tigers as Doyle, Doyle spark late win
Boston tops Detroit 3-2 in 10 innings and 6-1 in the nightcap to move nine games ahead in the AL East. Deny Doyle matches a three-hit night and steals second in game one. Carl Yastrzemski drives in the decisive run in the 10th, while Doyle and Bernie Carbo pace the offense in game two. Bill Lee wins his fifth straight with a 14-6 record and Rogelio Moret improves to 8-1 as Boston delivers timely hitting and solid defense at Fenway Park.
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Maremont Triumphs In Tight Little League Clash
Maremont beats Cape Elizabeth 8-7 to reach the state final against Brewer at Harry Dalton Field. Bob Stone hit a go ahead three run homer as Todd Moody was ruled out at first on a pivotal call under the night lights.
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Thornton Academy names Norm Trottier new baseball coach
Norm Trottier has been named Thornton Academy varsity baseball coach replacing Phil Curtis who resigned earlier. TA Headmaster James Jortberg announced the appointment over the tennis team. Trottier played multiple sports at Saint Louis High and the University of Connecticut and has served as an assistant football coach.
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Maremont Wins State Title Bid With 8-7 Thriller
Maremont Little League erased a 7-0 deficit to upset Cape Elizabeth 8-7 in six innings and reach the state championship game against Brewer. Turnage and Meade sparked the comeback with timely hits as Stoney blasted a three run homer to put Maremont ahead and Set the stage for a Saturday final.
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Redskins and Bengals primed for Hall of Fame Game clash
Canton Ohio sees Paul Brown and George Allen treat Saturdays Hall of Fame Game as more than a showcase. Brown returns home with Dante Lavelli to join enshrinement ceremonies while Allen eyes progress for Cincinnati as Washington seeks its fourth consecutive NFC AFC preseason victory. Washington 10 4 to Bengals 7 7.
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Patriots trade Ashton and Morris in NFL moves
The New England Patriots traded running back Josh Ashton to the New Orleans Saints for an undisclosed future draft choice and center Jon Morris to the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed pick. Morris, a former captain, hinted at a possible two to three more seasons. In Springfield, ABA promoter Dan Doyle announced an exhibition game at the Civic Center on Oct 3 between Julius Erving’s New York Nets and the Denver Nuggets, linking Erving to UMass Amherst.
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Biddeford bowler Tarbox wins second rolloff in three weeks
Pat Tarbox of Biddeford wins the Roll-A-Way Lanes five string handicap rolloff with 640 total from 560 scratch and 80 handicap. Ann Hubert of Saco places second with 632 and 80 handicap and wins the evening high single with 144. Other scores include Morin 629 Peloquin 604 Giles 628 Cote 569.
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Maremet Little League Upsets Sanford In State Final
Sanctioned by officials the Brew er led Marement of Saco defeated Sanford in the first round and Cape Elizabeth fell 8-7 after an early 7-0 lead. Manager Moody praised Stoney for a three run homer driving in the winning run in the fifth. The team stays with Brewer host families and prepares for opening ceremonies at 1 p.m with game time at 1 30 p.m.
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Steelers To Face First Test In Soldier Field Showdown
The Steelers meet the College All-Stars in Chicago at Soldier Field for the 42nd yearly kick off to the NFL season. Coach Chuck Noll declares the champions will not return home as losers as the Steelers chase a victory in the traditionally open contest. The series record sits at 29 9 2 with the All Stars last prevailing in 1963 by 20 17.
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York County softball tournament slated for Biddeford fields
The 25th York County fast pitch softball tournament will run August 8 to 10 at Biddeford’s East and West Memorial fields as a double elimination event. Clubs must submit rosters and a $50 entry by August 6 with pairings posted August 7. The Eagles 804 of Biddeford, 21 0, enter as pre tourney favorite.
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Paul Brown Leads Hall of Fame Day and Bengals Opener
In Canton Ohio Paul Brown, entering an eighth Bengals season, will coach an exhibition vs Washington while enshrining Dante Lavelli. He faces search for a successor to Bill Bergey and questions about his future, with Ara Parseghian named as a possible successor.
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