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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
7
Thoroughbred racing results from Downs at a Glance show multiple races with winning horses and payoffs. Coral Apple and Tom Twinkle head races with longshot payouts. results include times, place finishes, and listed runners across nine events.
In Portland Brunswick scored four first period goals to beat Rochambeau 6 2. Steve Fleurant and Dan Provencher scored for Rochambeau with assists from Steve Sin. Next Rochambeau game vs Lewiston at 8 15 tomorrow morning.
Host With Most $35 20 sprinted to an easy victory over Busher's Duff in the $2,800 featured race before 6 332 fans at Lincoln Downs Monday night.
Saco Tanning captured the Maine State Fast-Ball Softball Tournament at Brunswick by beating Pet Milk 3-2 in the final. They reached the final after downing Griffin Club 4-2 and Angels 6-1, then blanked Thornton Heights 70 in Sunday's action.
American League and National League standings are listed with win loss records and games behind. Tuesday and Wednesday schedules include matchups such as Baltimore at California and Detroit at Oakland with several key pitchers cited. Some results from Monday games are noted, and unplayed games are listed.
Top seed Billie Jean King advances to the opening round of the $18,000 Virginia Slims grass court tournament at the Casino Newport. Esme Emanuel meets King in the first round while Chris Evert faces Kerry Harris in a round of 32 after qualifiers.
Saco Tanning of Biddeford Softball League swept the State Tournament held at Secce Naval Air Station. Pitcher Dick Cartier led the charge with three wins including a 4-2 opener over Griffin Club and a 6-1 win over Kennebunk Angels limited to three hits in two wins. Leo Bouthillette and teammates contributed strong defense and timely hitting as Saco Tanning edged South Portland’s Petty in the final 3-2 to claim the state title and earn a berth to the New England Tournament in Keene NH.
Hans Gobes directs Munich Olympic village food services for the 20th Games. He oversees 971 staff and 130 dishwashers feeding athletes from 120 nations with 12 ton plus meat orders daily. Meals are preplanned with special Asian and African tables, French demand for rare beef, and a $2 million food bill.
Major League leaders shown by league with top figures in batting runs and runs batted in for the American and National Leagues. Notable names include Rudi and D Allen leading in various categories, with pitchers Kaat Kline Nolan Carlton and Seaver among leaders in wins and strikeouts.
Female jockey Joan Phipps of Saskatoon was hospitalized after her horse somersaulted on the first turn in the Marquis Downs race. The 17 year old led the meet and suffered a bloody nose and black eye, released after treatment, and expected to ride again.
A local newspaper notes the appearance of a second car shop section in the classified ads. The listing highlights updated offerings and services, inviting readers to compare inventory and pricing across multiple vendors.
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