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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1972

Page

7

Sanderson switches to WHA Blazers in $2.6 million deal

Former Boston Bruin center Bobby Sanderson jumps to the WHA Philadelphia Blazers in a multi year contract worth about 2.6 million dollars. He predicts dirtier play and more fighting in the WHA, aiming to be a key player on offense and special teams while the Bruins face legal action over the move.

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Thoroughbred racing card chaos at Downs at a Glance

A messy OCR card from Downs shows nine races with detailed entries and payouts. Horse names, jockeys, times, and payouts are listed for each race, though many names are garbled. The handle totals $96,540.

Pro Football Exhibition Season Opens With Black QBs In Star Roles

The NFL preseason kicks off with two black quarterbacks in starting duties. Karl Douglass of the Colts and John Walton of the Rams are set to lead their teams in tonight’s games in Tampa and Los Angeles respectively. The slate includes St Louis at Buffalo and multiple matchups Saturday and Monday with veterans limited.

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Little League game features 2 in 1 inning and 10 in 5

Cadorette earns the win after a 3 to 2 decision as Jerome suffers the loss. HBP Fortier is hit by Cadorette, while Cote handles the and Cadorette’s baton completes the inning sequence. Deschambeault clocks 1:50 as the game unfolds in Bethlehem.

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Red Sox salvage split with Yankees in Boston opener

Boston tops New York 7-2 as Lynn McGlothen pitched well and Carlton Fisk homered to tie the team record for catchers with 17. Rico Petrocelli added four hits after eye surgery and extended the skid of the Yankees. The Red Sox now face Baltimore in a three game series with Marty Pattin to start and Chuck Dobson slated for Baltimore.

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NBA to hold first summer camp for officials in New Jersey

The National Basketball Association announces its first summer camp for officials at Mill Road Camp in South Brunswick, New Jersey, in August 2026. Twenty three league officials will participate as attendees in this inaugural program aimed at training referees.

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Argonauts Fall to Alouettes in CFL Opener

Toronto trailed 7-0 before halftime as quarterback Joe Theismann was injured on a scramble. Montreal capitalized with 19-8 victory, and Theismann suffered a fracture of the right leg after a tackle by Phil Vandersen near the sideline.

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Hockey Clinic Set For Saturday Night By BiddefordSaco

Saturday night youth hockey drill scheduled at St Louis Field May Field to Riverside Arena in Portland for BiddefordSaco players aged 16 and under. About 32 boys and men participated last week and the program has grown over three weeks with Lewiston instructors joining.

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Pace NAIA Hitter from City Leads With Big Season

Kerry Zorger of Kingston Ind led NAIA in batting with a .563 average and 67 hits in 119 at bats over 27 games for the city college team.

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Culver Files Grievance Over $100 Fine

Houston Astros pitcher George Culver says he filed a grievance with MLBP A director Marvin Miller over a $100 fine levied by manager Harry Walker after a dugout confrontation. Culver argued he could not throw due to a stiff arm and refused to risk injury.

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Foreman to Meet Bonavena in September Bout in Boston

Promoter Sam Silverman says George Foreman and Oscar Bonavena will box a 15 round match at Boston Garden in September. Foreman seeks to defend his Pan American title. Bonavena is ranked fifth and the two have never met.

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Babe Ruth League Recap From Pendleton Meeting

Pendleton games feature players D Lasker and Bouchard among participants. Officials 6848 and 622 oversee standings and scheduling as league activity continues with U Maquin and Murray contributing to local youth baseball events.

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Butler Secures Second Round TKO Victory in Portland

In Portland, Larry Butler defeated McFadden by second round technical knockout after the bout halted at 1:33 following a knockdown. The eight round feature ended at 2:25 of the seventh when McFadden opened a cut above the eye but recovered to be stopped by Butler who connected with a decisive uppercut.

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