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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1976

Page

9

Orantes upset in Volvo test

In North Conway New Hampshire Jimmy Connors Raul Ramirez Cliff Richey and Zeljko Franulovic advanced to the Volvo tournament semifinals after Chandler Orantes fell to Cliff Richey 6-4 6-3. Ramirez beat Brian Gottfried 6-1 2-6 6-2 to reach the semis Franulovic upset Wojtek Fibak 6-3 6-4 and Connors edged Eddie Dibbs 7-6 7-6 in tight sets Connors and Ashe lost in doubles to Ricardo Cano and Victor Pecci 7-6 1-6 6-1 while Gottfried Ramirez defeated Van Dillen Crealey 6-1 7-6. The Volvo event is sponsored by Volvo of America Corp and the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce.

North Conway N.H Jimmy Connors Raul Ramirez Cliff Richey Zeljko Franulovic Richey United States Spain Manuel Orantes Orantes Ramirez Brian Gottfried Franulovic Poland Wojtek Fibak Connors Nets Eddie Dibbs Iami Connors Dibbs Gibbs Gottfried Ashe Ricardo Cano Paraguay Victor Pecci Gottfried - Ramirez Erik van Dillen Dick Crealey Geoff Masters South Africa Bob Hewitt Colin Dowdeswell Rhodesia Chris Rachel Australia Germany Karl Meiler Peter Fishback Mark Edmondson John Marks Volvo of America Corp Mt. Washington Valley

Saco Hosts Tri City Tennis Tournament for 18 Plus Players

The Saco Park and Recreation Dept sponsors the second Tri City Tennis Tournament for residents of Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach at Thornton Academy courts. Events include Men’s and Women’s Singles Doubles and Mixed Doubles over two weekends August 21 22 and August 28 29. Entry is in person with a $4 per event fee. singles deadline August 17 doubles deadline August 24. Registration hours Mon–Fri 8 am to 5 pm Sat 9 am to noon. call Steve Foran 284-5426 or Rod Choroszy 283-3139 for details.

Saco Park and Recreation Dept Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Thornton Academy Saco Parks and Recreation Office Steve Foran Rod Choroszy

Bills seek replacement for O J Simpson in preseason stand

The Buffalo Bills struggle to replace Orange Juice Simpson as they test rookies Darnell Powell and Joe Lowery in the opener. The Bengals’ Archie Griffin and multiple preseason games across the league shape early impressions as teams evaluate QBs and backups.

Associated Press Buffalo Bills O.J. Simpson Bills Simpson Buffalo Darnell Powell Joe Lowery Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati

USSR leads US in dual track meet at Maryland

The Soviet Union built a 99-79 edge over the United States after 17 events of the 14th cross nation dual track meet at University of Maryland Byrd Stadium. Nine meet records fell, six by Russians as the Americans trailed in men’s events while Russian women held a wide lead.

College Park University of Maryland Byrd Stadium Dave Roberts Gainesville Fla

Capers and Plainfield Meet in New England Senior Little League Final

Cape Elizabeth advances to the finals of the New England Senior Little League Tournament in St. Louis, after beating Cranston Rhode Island 12-6 to reach the title game against Plainfield Connecticut. The Capers built a 12-0 lead on 14 hits, with Frank Potenzo opening the scoring via a double and Mark Brown driving in the first run with a triple.

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Yastrzemski drives in two as Red Sox top Brewers 2-1

Boston beats Milwaukee 2-1 on Carl Yastrzemski two out eighth inning single scoring Denny Doyle after a near squeeze. Tom Murphy earned the win in relief as Rick Wise six innings of two hit ball impressed manager Don Zimmer amid a humid, rain-delayed game.

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