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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1975
Page
10
The Scarborough Downs lineup lists horses including Scarborough Sal handled by Wilbea Byrd and Dan Hallbrook with entries Two Grand Carefree Garsoon Favorite Bet Tuff Time Penny Dancer and Ronnie among the handicapped field in a program summary.
Last night’s program shows ten races with pacing and trotting results. Winners include Leondale, Wise Prudence, and Ms. Childs, with Exacta and Daily Double payouts listed. Additional entries feature numerous horses and notable connections, plus attendance and handle totals for the event.
The Associated Press notes multiple sports items. Baltimore fight promoter Eli Hanover dies at 54 from unknown causes, Francis Shields, former Davis Cup player, dies after collapse likely from a heart attack, wrestling legend Jimmy Londos, the Golden Greek, dies of a heart attack at about 80 in Escondido. Eddie Shack retires to focus on business after 18 NHL seasons. Mike Morgan wins junior boys slalom at the National Water Skiing Championships in Tomahawk Wisconsin. Tim Shaw of Long Beach breaks the world 400 meter freestyle record in Kansas City with 3 53 32. Tim Budny, 17, swims 31 miles across Lake Erie from Canada, first known successful crossing. Faina Melnik of the Soviet Union shatters year old discus record in Zurich with 230 feet 4 inches, improving by more than 11 feet.
Tim Shaw, 17, broke his own world mark in the 400-meter freestyle with 3 minutes 53.31 seconds at Wyandot Swim Club. Bruce Furniss finished second in 3:53.99 as the two Americans battled in a strong field during AAA competition. Several American records also fell: Melissa Belote 200-meter backstroke 2:18.16, Marcia Morey 100-meter breaststroke 1:13.55, John Nabor 200-meter backstroke 2:02.52, surpassing prior marks set in 1972 and 1974.
AP reports at Fort Worth Texas the Tournament Players Championship opens with Jack Nicklaus leading a star-studded field at Colonial Country Club. PGA Commissioner Deane Beman touts the event as a major test with a 250000 purse and 50000 top prize while Nicklaus seeks the title to boost its stature among golf’s big four. Johnny Miller is sidelined with a wrist ailment as 144 pros compete over 72 holes.
In Brookline long a hub of amateur tennis the US Pro Championships have flourished since 1964 when Longwood Cricket Club opened doors to pros. The event now draws sold out crowds with prize money at 100000 and top players like Guillermo Vilas and Bjorn Borg competing as fans flock to the packed galleries and early rounds show strong form.
Kennebunk Recreation Commission invites registrations for flag and tackle football tonight Thursday at town hall 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon. Flag ages 8–11. tackle ages 12–14. Bring birth certificates and insurance money. Insurance $2 flag, $4 tackle.
Local junior high invites all interested boys to report for a physical examination at the Biddeford Junior High Gym Monday at 4 p.m. to join fall football.
Starting times for the Tri City Golf Tournament will be posted Saturday morning at Biddeford Saco Country Club Dutch Elm Golf Course and Old Orchard Beach Country Club. Lou Brock recorded 26 two base steal games in 1974 for the St Louis Cardinals.
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