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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1972

Page

6

Red Sox Anger Echoes Amid Clubhouse Strife

The Boston Red Sox face internal strife as catcher Carlton Fisk accuses Carl Yastrzemski and Reggie Smith of lacking leadership. Yaz lands in illness, while Smith vents anger from the dugout after a 5-2 win over Cleveland.

Boston Red Sox Amy Carlton Fisk Massachusetts Fisk Carl Yastrzemski Reggie Suite Eddie Kasko Pb Yaz Smith Amon Indians

Oilers Bears Clash In Astrodome Exhibition

Houston Oilers meet Chicago Bears in a national football league exhibition in the Astrodome as Houston aims to rebound from a 24 26 loss to Dallas while Chicago prepares for limited passing. Dallas struggles with injuries to top lineman Elbert Drango and Lance Alworth reports a pulled hamstring.

Houston Houston Oilers Chicago Bears Astrodome Dallas Cowboys Chicago Kansas City Chiefs Oilers Elbert Drango Oiter Bill Peterson Lynn Dickey Dan Pastorini Pastorini Dickey Dallas Bears Dick Butkus Chiefs Denver Jenes Lema Seattle Buffalo New Orleans Detroit St. Louis Kansas City Green Bay Miami

Two Teens Seek World Endurance Golf Record at Hollywood

North Miami youths John Seligman and Gary Kaplan aim to set a non stop golf mark by finishing 1 200 holes on the West Course at Hollywood Lakes Country Club. They have logged 450 holes after 280 hours and plan to continue through the night to surpass a prior 828 hole record.

Hollywood Fla John Seligman Gary Kaplan John North Miami Hollywood Lakes Country Club Gary University of South Florida University of Florida Raymond Lasater Lebanon Tenn

Drivers chase $1000 first prize in Getty Open at Oxford Plains

Oxford Plains Speedway hosts the third of four Getty Open races at 7 p.m. Sunday with a $1000 first prize. Contenders include Jeff Stevens, Willie Begin, Dick McCabe, Phil Libby, Russ Nutting, and Dick Glines who won in July. Three heats and two consolations will shape a 26 car starting field. Special attractions supplement the program as attendance breaks Maine stock car records.

Oxford Phil Libby Groveville Russi Nutting Limerick Nutting Getty Dick Glines Jackson N.H Stevens Glines Granite Stater Begin Hove Bob Bahay Maine

Baseball Standings and Scores From The Leagues

National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 65 wins and 39 losses, followed by New York Chicago St. Louis and others. Results include Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 2 and Cincinnati 6 Los Angeles 3 among noted games. American League tables list Detroit Baltimore New York Boston Cleveland Milwaukee Oakland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City California Texas with recent results and schedules.

Diego Minnesota Dallas Los Angeles New England Philadelphia Cleveland San Francisco Baltimore Oakland Atlanta New York Giants Lance Alworth Cowboys Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal West Cincinnati Houston San Diego Piteburghade Cincinnati Detroit Boston Milwaukee West Oakland Kansas City California Texas Palmer Brett Coleman Kline Corbin Bradley Holtzman

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Hit and Run Totals

The list shows leaders in batting and pitching across the league. Key names include Rudi Oak with 134 hits and 70 runs, D Allen Chi with 28 homers and 82 RBIs, Stan Bah with 89 RBIs, Bonds SF with 84 runs, and Seaver NY with 154 strikeouts and a 2.01 ERA. Other leaders include Cepdeno Orn 354 at bats and Brock StL 137 hits.

Associated Press Rudi Oak Scheinblum D.allen Chi D. Allen Murcer Piniella Blair Bal Gma Ben Thompson Min Cash Det R.jackson D.nelson Tex Campaneris Kaat Palmer Ryan Cal Lolich Cedeno Orn B.williams Morgan Cin Bonds Stargm Pgh Ae SD Billiams Brock Stl Biar Olena Dubles B. Williams Seaver, NY

Conquistadors to staff 18 from ABA expansion draft

New ABA franchise the San Diego Conquistadors will select 18 players today, two from each of the nine existing teams. Each club may protect six players plus rookies, with a one-for-one redraw after each selection and no team losing more than two. Owner Leonard Bloom announced home games will be in San Diego State University's 5,000-seat arena.

NEW York San Diego Conquistadors American Basketball Association San Diego Conquistadors Leonard Bloom San Diego State University

Cardinals Release Moe Drabowsky After Tenure

The St. Louis Cardinals gave veteran right handed pitcher Moe Drabowsky his unconditional release, a team spokesman said Wednesday night.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Moe Drabowsky

Griffin Lost For Three Weeks In Sox Win

Boston defeats Cleveland 5 2 at Fenway as second baseman Doug Griffin suffers a hairline fracture and is expected to miss about three weeks. John Kennedy will fill in at second as Boston eyes a crucial 13 game road trip with several teammates sidelined.

Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Fenway Park Doug Griffin Griffin Dougie Eddie Kasko John Kennedy Luis Aparicio Tommy Harper Carlton Fisk Harper Reggie Smith Carl Yastrzemski Sox Sonny Siebert Boston Red Sox Gaylord Perry Aid

Baseball considers realignment plans at summer meetings

Baseball owners returned to talks on reshaping the game with four six team leagues or three eight team leagues under study. The playoff revision proposal was dropped after Atlanta withdrew it amid ongoing realignment debate. A New Orleans bid seeks a full franchise or a 30 game schedule at the Louisiana Superdome under construction.

Atlanta Bowie Kuhn New Orleans Louisiana Superdome Kuhn

Three Short Races Feature Program At Beech Ridge

Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough hosts a program headlined by three short races on Saturday night with features from the Class A and B divisions and a 50 lap Class C event. Phil Libby Buxton, winner of last week’s 75 lap Class B feature, again figures as a top contender while Ray Leach Arundel leads the Class A standings and Dick McCabe Keane leads Class B.

Scarborough Yarmouth Gerry Drew Westbrook Beech Ridge Speedway Phil Libby Buxton Libby Homer Drew Drew McCabe Carl Bergkvist Philadelphia Pa the Ridges Ray Leach Russ Nutting Limerick Ray Janson Biddeford Charlie Small Janson Charlie Small Mal Graffam Saco Arundel Dick Garrett Raymond Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Dick McCabe Kea.rt Jim Higgins Kittery Pete Peterson Portland Steve Brown Springvale Rick Zemla Dave Gutter Gorham Kennebunkport Dick Lavoie Alfred Ron Mayberry Falmouth

Larry Butler Headlines Expo Boxing Card in Portland

Portland welterweight prospect Larry Butler headlines a boxing show at Expo Building facing Jesus Alicia of Holyoke in an eight round New England welterweight elimination bout for the 147 pound title held by Al Romano. A Romano sign to fight the Butler winner could crown a new champion.

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