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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1973

Page

6

Wise Emerges From Shadow As Cards Lead NL East

Rick Wise is lifting the St. Louis Cardinals as he breaks past the Steve Carlton shadow with a 1260 season era and a homer in a 9-3 win over the Montreal Expos. The Cards now lead the Cubs by three and a half games in the NL East as other NL results unfold.

Associated Press Rick Wise Steve Carlton St. Louis Cardinals Wise Carlton St. Louis Phils Cards Montreal Expos Reggie Cleveland Cubs Philadelphia Phils Chicago Cubs New York Mets Pitts

Andy Lawson Will Never Be A Yankee

New York AP report reveals Andy Lawson pretended to be a rookie prospect at a Yankees tryout to film a TV piece. Jim Bouton hid behind the Lawson disguise, aiming to start over, but he failed to display a major league arm and drew no contract offers.

NEW York Andy Lawson New York Yankees Lawson Jim Bouton Bouton Yankees Yankee Stadium WABC Pete Heller Seattle Pilots Houston Astros

Erving signs eight year Nets contract in ABA

Julius Erving joined the New York Nets for an eight year deal in the ABA after a deal that sent him from the Virginia Squires for a reported 3.5 million. The move reshapes the Nets high profile roster and raises expectations for the franchise.

New York Julius Erving New York Nets American Basketball Association Virginia Squires Nets Lafayette Rolland Todd National Basketball Association Portland Trailblazers University of Southwestern Louisiana Los Angeles Bill Westee University of Thern California Occidental College Houston Houston Oilers James Ford New Orleans Saints

Major League Leaders In Eager AP Baseball Stats

AP league leaders list batting and pitching highlights for both American and National Leagues. Notable figures include Carew and Mayberry with high averages, Jackson and Rose in RBIs and hits, and Bonds Morgan Carlton in pitching.

Associated Press D.may Mil Murcer Braun Min A. Rodriguez Del Carew Coggins Bal Briggs R.jackson Oak Mayberry Otis North Patek Hunter Splittorff N. Ryan Cal Blyleven Watson Hin Mns Bonds Evans Atl Rose Cin

Horse Race Card Entries and Results

Pace and trot races list with horse names jockeys or drivers and weights across ten races in Plymouth. Notable names include Anvil Time Easter Dawn Borderview Caress and Sham events with drivers Gerry Langille May and Truitt among others.

K. Fritz J. Watson D. Gray J. Gerry Lynn Ever Ready L. Fitch J. C. Smith T. Olmstead A. Langille M. Hodgkins, Jr Borderview Caress L. T. Berry Hermano Mungos Misty G. Corey Esquire Adios R. Truitt Gramier B B. Smith Brody Moaka Frosty Cares S. Bubier Deucalion Miss Ference el. Tracy Shyster A. Davignon Ozark Hanover R. Doherty Twill G. DuBois Sr Dixie Kat Midnight C S. Quinn Signal P’s Betsie Dancing Queen Flame Napoleon Sweet Maid R. Call Mighty Land F. Woodbury Globe Rose Choice Sun Fine Choice D. Richards Taverns Lucky O’brien Mr. Skipper R. Troy Pompey Meadow Nadines Champ Sachem Rose W. Colby Bambi Moraka Lucky Con W. L. Whittemore Moon Maiden Media Boy Chinbro Lucy Sachem Ann H. Parks Does Treasure Oppus Image Missile Mite T. Ryan Plymouth Jet Oregons Jean C. Smith Mutiny K B H. Pike Sassafras Jay R. Fenno Can Tar Patsy W. L

Horse Race Card Fast Action and Payouts

The page lists multiple races with horse names riders and times. Purses vary with races totaling 2334 attendees and handle near 92 987. Race results show top finishers and payouts including exacta and daily double returns. Also noted are additional entrants and times across ten races with final attendance figures.

Lil Buck Hills Ingrid Littlest Rebel Golden Matador Grouse Ridge Titan Glenrock Adios Speed Ruth Vince Adios Halo Boy Chief Creed P. G. Prim Rumble Mi Bar King Castle Builder Jacqueline Pompano Valentine Pridenite Flash Quintela Road Ranger Molly McKyle Lancer Moraka Scotch Mint Fawn Adio Pot O Gold Ben Frisco Drexel Ace Sumniela Midamy Lullathorpe Black Titan Winslow Low Street Our Little Wonder Gary Mosaic Mister Lincoln Sonny Symbol Esquire Butler Rosie Kraft True Fire Mamma Mungo Jody Memory Girl Hampden Girl Miracle Buckeye Exacta Johnny Tom Mountain Lusty Ruth Bell Our Penny Chestnut Earl Helen Blue Jay Yankee Knox Our Liz Julie

Standings and results in the National League and American League

Standings and recent results from the National and American leagues. Key teams include Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Montreal, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, St Louis, Pittsburgh and Houston alongside Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, Kansas City, Oakland and Texas. Wednesday and Thursday games feature multiple matchups with notable scores and upcoming doubleheaders.

Baltimore Cleveland Boston New York Yankees Detroit Milwaukee Kansas City Chicago White Sox California Texas Oakland Minnesota THE Associated Press Montreal Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Bonham Ruthven St. Louis Murphy Rogers Pittsburgh Rooker New York Sadecki Nolan Nelson Rta Harrison New Diego Angeles W. L. Pet West Oakland Strahler Bell Hood Perry Medien Oston Moret Decker Akland Odom Brown Durham Ryan Wright Bahnsen

Oilers Prep For Jets In Astrodome With New Roster

Oilers host the New York Jets in the Astrodome as Sid Gillman reshapes the team with 19 off season trades and 37 players new to the 70 man squad. Jets and Oilers are part of three Friday NFL exhibitions along with Dallas at Los Angeles and Detroit at Washington.

Houston Oilers New York Jets Astrodome Sid Gillman Jets Dallas Los Angeles Detroit Washington Miami Dolphins Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Pittsburgh New Orleans Kansas City Chicago Green Bay Milwaukee New York Giants San Diego Buffalo Philadelphia Jacksonville Fla Oakland New England Cleveland San Francisco Dallas Cowboy Roger Staubach

Palmer Seen as Factor in Westchester Classic Duel

Arnold Palmer, labeled a sentimental favorite, aims to fix putting woes at Westchester Country Club for the 250000 event as Tom Weiskopf and Jack Nicklaus head the field. Weiskopf brings hot form with Britain and Canada titles, five wins in his last eight starts, while Nicklaus seeks his first win since Atlanta. Trevino withdrew earlier in the week.

Associated Press Harrison N.Y Arnold Palmer Tom Weiskopf Jack ‘Nicklaus Palmer Westchester Country Club Weiskopf Nicklaus Britain Canada Atlanta Bruce Crampton Australia Gary Player Johnny Miller Tommy Aaron Lee Trevino

Evert backs Riggs fall after dating clash in tennis money split

Chris Evert says Bobby Riggs wooing women players benefits tennis but jokes about his dating woes and a potential match with Billie Jean King. She predicts King would beat Riggs and criticizes his view of women players as inferior.

Philadelphia Chris Evert Bobby Riggs Margaret Court Miss Evert Riggs Billie Jean King Billie Jean Mrs. King Stan Smith Laver Mrs. Court San Diego Caif

Little League Playoffs Start In Portland

Poor Maine teams meet in semi finals at Payson field as Cumberland and North Yarmouth face Waldo County at 1 30 p m Portland Little League takes on Millinocket at 4 30 p m Winners meet Saturday at 1 20 p m for the state crown.

Portland Maine Payson Field Ramen Little League Cumberland North Yarmouth Waldo County Little League

Michigan State Golf Coaches Lead Varsity Programs

Bruce Fossum helms the Michigan State varsity golf team while his wife Mary Fossum coaches the coed varsity squad at East Lansing, reflecting a joint leadership in Spartans golf programs.

Bruce Fossum Michigan State Mary East Lansing

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