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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1975
Page
10
A troubled performance at Scarborough Downs shows a horse handicapped by an off stride may steal the pace at a fair. The contender, noted as a classic stopper with strong breeding, faced outside pressure and a sharp break. The photo finish suggests a close outcome with improvements anticipated soon.
Horse racing summary details ten races with winners, payouts, and times. Notable results include Nite Won in race one with pace payouts of 4.60 and 3.00, Contessa April in race two, Moonlight John taking the trotting event in race three, and Toujours Pret leading race ten. The handle posted at $91,263.
Al Geiberger shot a four under par 66 to hold a one stroke lead after round one of the Tournament Players Golf Championship in Fort Worth Texas. Vilas Navratilova and Hagey advance in other events with decisive victories across Brookline Harrison and Haverford.
Al Geiberger shot a four under par 66 at Colonial to take the first round lead in the $250000 Tournament Players Golf Championship. Jack Nicklaus 67, Hale Irwin 67, Bob Dickson 67, Palmer and Player at 71. Johnny Miller withdrew with a sore wrist.
Philadelphia faces New England as James McAlister, UCLA alum and former WFL star, joins a backfield still reshaping under coach Mike McCormack. McAlister praises adaptability after a 14-6 loss to Cleveland, while McCormack tests linemen Dennis Franks and Tom Bleamer alongside Roman Gabriel and Mike Boryla.
Guillermo Vilas the 1974 Grand Prix leader and 24th win in 25 matches advances to a quarter final clash with Rod Laver at the U S Pro Tennis Championships in Longwood. Laver, nicknamed The Rocket, dominates Kodes 6 1 6 0 as Borg, Ramirez, and Orantes also reach quarters.
Ex football results show San Diego 20 San Francisco in Thursday action. Friday’s slate includes Pittsburgh at Baltimore New England at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington.
The Twin City Little League tournament begins Friday with Decary Little League East Biddeford West Biddeford and Mare mont field champions. First game Cochrane Appliances West Biddeford versus Fortier Decary at Decary LL Field 5 30.
Kennebunkport officials announce a tentative October 6 start for the fall recreation program. Sue Albrecht is the contact at 967-4468 for coaching or teaching opportunities. Offerings include volleyball, basketball, cake decorating, bridge, art and theater with updates pending.
The season’s second Tidal River Canoe Race will occur on Kennebunk River August 31. Start time is p.m. at River Lot of the South Congregational Church. Registration begins at p.m. for all classes except Senior Citizens 50 plus and Youth 12 and under.
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