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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1972

Page

6

Biddeford High football coaches resign over budget cuts

Biddeford High School’s football coaching staff resigns amid a board decision to cut two varsity positions. The staff states the move harms a successful program and challenges the school budget, noting a prior 1967 pay freeze and a 1971 pre season game that funded the program. The resignation was handed to Superintendent Andrew Frechette at 2:30 this afternoon.

Biddeford High School Biddeford Andrew Frechette B.H.S Maine Portsmouth N.H Frechette Thornton Academy Prospect Park Stephen Francis White Tigers Maroon and Gold White

Conquistadors Chosen as San Diego ABA Team Nickname

The San Diego ABA franchise will be the Conquistadors reflecting Spanish heritage. Bloom announced the name to the San Diego Sportswriters Association amid groans about fitting it in headlines. A Cabrillo portrait will appear as the team emblem with details on a GM and coach to come.

SAN Diego American Basketball Association Sangeeonquistadors Bloo Ie Monday Padres Bloom San Diego Sportswriters Sportscasters Association Cabrillo

Dachshund Nocki First Accredited Dog for Munich Olympics

A dachshund named Nocki becomes the first dog to receive accreditation for the Munich Summer Olympic Games, marking a small but notable moment in the event's opening phases.

Munich

Trotters And Pacers Rochester Raceway Entries Post Time 7 45

Race card from Rochester Raceway lists nine pacing and trotting events with multiple entries each. Notable horses include Ghost Trooper Prince Grattan Mountain Echo Ozark Girl Frisco Mills and more across standard heats with times and payoffs. The program shows results and daily double payouts among the detailed entries.

Rochester Raceway Ghost Trooper K. Fritz Prince Grattan Mountain Echo Ackwel Ozark Girl A. Davigne Chockoyette Mines Fisher Frisco Mills L. Fitch Londonderry Lou C. Bennett Fanny Dares G .Reed A. Davignon Scooter Lee T. Harris Mountain Cash Melas Boy H. Coleman Jeans Faith S. Farrell Burbank Low Om D. Carlisle Jr Primeau Miss Blackguard Ri. Daniel Double Dee N R. Sam Step N Go J. Reynolds Dream Time Kitte R. Wir R. Gossom Our Penny F. Woodbury Jacob Sen *Peede D. Raymor el. Tracy Adio Burn Whittemor Social Scion W . Colby D. Richards Misann Flash R. Foster Sr M. Beckwith Little Shoes W. Rockwell W. Pillsbury Fleery A. Ie Chicadee Hamilton Earthshine D. Devine Carolina Newport S. Hoyt i Halas Bey A. Miles Donna H Tulip Smith Holden Mountain Glen Ole Swede G. Reed R. Spencer J M Brenda Pick Ri. McDaniels Hobokam Joe FA Smith Katie Frost Miss Real Gusto Jon Jet S. Hamilton Dixie Kat W. Colby Honey Dee Dew T. Ryan RS Watson

National League and American League standings and schedule notes

National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 64 wins and New York second, Montreal at 45, Philadelphia 39. Cincinnati 62 and Los Angeles 53 lead their respective divisions with Atlanta and San Francisco trailing. American League East lists Detroit 57 and Baltimore 55 atop the division, with New York and Boston nearby as schedule details and upcoming games are listed.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia West Cincinnati Ton Hous Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Die McAnally Llanta neLab John Grimsley San Diego Arlin Greif San Cree Stone Reberger Gentry Angeles Pittsburgh Houston W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore Bos Cleveland Milwaukee West Oakland Minneso Tn Kansas City California Ukee Kansas City Oakland Lolich Peterson Boston Pattin Dobson Colborn Texas Bosman Nesota Blyleven Orom Asas City del Canton Bahnsen Messersmith Minnesota

Thornton Open Track and Field Meet Slated

The Saco Recreation Department hosts an AAU track and field meet at Thornton Academy on Wednesday night August 9. open to all ages with entry fees 10 cents under 12 and 50 cents over 12 to fund ribbons and medals. medals for top three in over 12, ribbons for top three in under 12.

Saco Recreation Department A.A.U Thornton Academy

Little League tilt ends in 13 to 3 defeat for Ray's A.G.

Beaudry starters and Demers with key hits lead Ray's A.G. to a lopsided loss as Marcotte earns the win for the opponents. The sequence features multiple runs across innings with strong early hitting and late insurance runs.

Lemieux Abrupuis Leblond Shaw Simoneau Beaudry Gaudette Marcotte Cote Ray’s A.G Hanson E Marcotte Poa Lambert

Belanger Delivers Key Two Run Hit For Orioles Win

Baltimore edge Milwaukee 4-3 as Belanger belted a late two run double in the sixth to break a tie. Cuellar struggled with his fastball, while Weaver noted the stopgap outing but the Orioles still pulled ahead. other AL results included Minnesota 5 Texas 0 and Cleveland 6 Boston 2.

Associated Press Mike Cuellar Bear Weaver Weaver Mark Belanger Laste Baltimore Belanger Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Texas Cleveland Boston Kansas City Oakland St. Louis New York Mets Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh Montreal Bobby Grich Grich Ollie Brown Milwaukee Brooks Robinson JimiLonborg Bela Nger Doyle Alexander Cuellar Brewers Jim Perry Twins Rangers Bob Darwin Dick Billings Ted Ford Bill Fahey Bill Haller

Baseball Batting Averages and Pitching Leaders

Fragmented stats mention Leac batting at 250 at bats with 326, Scheinblum and Blair noted, plus pitching and other league leaders. Names include Palm Ryan Cal Det 169, B Williams, Art SD Pgh 26, Jock StL 43, Morgan Cin 39, Nolan Cin 106, Carlton Phi 220, Seaver NY 154.

Nen Scheinblum Blair D. D.nelven IT Componatis Pincaing Kaat Min Palm“ Ryan Cal Ee Det Ceag m B.williams ME Art Pgh Jock Stl Morgan, Cin Pitchin Nolan Cin UTS _Carlton Phi Seaver

Indians Ride Brohamer Double To Beat Red Sox

Cleveland pitcher Tom Hilgendorf started and held Boston to one run in six, but John Brohamer returned from knee injury to clear the bases with a double in the eighth as the Indians beat the Red Sox 6 2. Aspromonte’s walk off comeback capped a 11th win in 15.

Fahey Perry Haller Aga Conn Billings Ray Graig Nettles John Brohamer Indians Boston Royals Jim Hunter Dick Drago Cookie Rojas Amos Otis Cleveland Indians Ken Aspromonte Brohamer Boston Red Sox Don Newhauser Red Sox Lynn McGlothen Tom Hilgendorf Omaha American Association Cleveland Doug Griffin Luis Aparicio Carl Yastrzemski McGlothen Tom McCraw John Lowenstein Frank Duffy del Unser Eddie Leon Eddie Kasko Kasko Bill Lee Lee Newhauser Ben Oglivie

Saints edge Eagles in exhibition as Linhart kicks clincher

Rookie Austrian import Toni Linhart booted two field goals, the last a nine yarder with nine seconds left, to lift the New Orleans Saints past Philadelphia 13-10. Manning connected with Adkins for a tying score, while crowd boos and delays occurred late in the game. Trade news noted: Chargers send Domres to Colts for 1973 first round pick, Andrews to Baltimore, Dolphins trade Shy to Cincinnati, Vikings acquire Walton, Falcons cut Billy Taylor, Mira signs with Montreal Alouettes.

Philadelphia Toni Linhart New Orleans J.D. Roberts Linhart Saints Philadelphia Eagles Archie Manning Margene Adkins Eagles Mike Dirks Nalty Manning Pete Liske Harold Jackson Tom Dempsey Adkins San Diego Chargers Marty Domres Baltimore Colts John Andrews Indiana University Miami Dolphins Les Shy Cincinnati Bengals Ron Lamb Minnesota Vikings Sam Walton Houston Oilers Atlanta Falcons Billy Taylor University of Michigan George Mira University of Miami Montreal Alouettes Miami

Eddie Machen Career Ends In Violent Death

Eddie Machen, former world heavyweight contender, dies in a fall from his San Francisco apartment at age 40. Coroners report liver damage from the fall. no foul play suspected. Machen rose from a 1950s prison term to world ranking before mental health issues and late career decline.

San Francisco Eddie Machen Machen World Boxing Association Sweden Ingemar Johansson Sonny Liston Napa State Hospital Jessie

Specter Of The Cowboys Hangs Over San Francisco

NFL Western Division preview assesses the 49ers led by Dick Nolan in a stacked NFC West. Brodie's age and quarterback question loom while backs Willard and Watkinson shine, Beasley and Dunbar add depth, Kwalick anchors the tight end spot, and Wilcox and Hardman pace a veteran defense.

Specter of the Cowboys San Francisco SAN Francisco 39Ers The Dick Nolan Bates Rams Fae Brodie Brodie Willard Vic Watkinson Ken Vic Geneasians Terry Beasley Ernie Janet Jean Barrett

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