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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

Page

6

Robinson Finds Homer Formula Fueled Phillies Victory

Phillies outslug Padres 6-3 as Bill Robinson ends homer drought with two blasts and 3 RBIs. Cubs edge Reds 4-3 on Don Kessinger’s 10th inning RBI. Dodgers beat Mets 5-4 to widen NL West lead. Angels beat Brewers 6-3 as Chris Short walks in winning run after nail injury.

New York Chicago White Sox Robinson Phils Greg Luzinki Cubs Reds Don Kessinger Kessinger Randy Hundley Dodgers Mets Joe Ferguson Cincinnati Angels Brewers Brewer Chris Short Sandy Alomar Angel Short Billy Cham Winston Lienas

Americans Seek Revenge in Final Versus Russians

The United States meets the Russians in the final of the World University Games basketball tournament. Tom Burleson of NC State eyes victory after Munich, while Ed Badger’s team aims to avenge last Olympic close call. Swimmers also lead U S medal push with Johnson, Simmons, Arden among winners.

Moscow Tom Burleson North Carolina State Munich Burleson Brazil U.S Ed Badger David Johnson San Diego Ann Simmons Long Beach Calif Jill Strong Tucson Ariz Irene Arden Vancouver Cathy Carcione Long Branch N.J

Beach Man Scores $2250 With Pick Eight at Scarborough

Raymond Gifun of Old Beach wins $2250 at Scarborough Downs by correctly predicting the exact order of finish in the eighth race after starting the season with a $250 jackpot. He chose Tavern's Dean and Natchas Creed for an exacta worth $45.20 and says the rest was guesswork. Next Thursday's Pick Eight jackpot rises to $250.

Scarborough Scarborough Downs Raymond Gifun Oldhard Beach Gifun Tavern Dean Natchas Creed

Taiwan Eyes Third Straight Little League Title

Taiwan seeks a third consecutive Little League World Series championship as Tainan City faces Tucson in the final. Tucson advanced with two one hitters, while Taiwan blasted Tampa 27 0 behind Kuo Wen li. Ed Vosberg’s no hitter ended on a single in the sixth. Fer nando Pena shone in the consolation game as Mexico beat Colon ie 4 0.

Williamsport Tainan City Taiwan Tucson Ariz Tampa Fla Kuo Wen-li Ed Vosberg Birmingham Mich Fernando Pena Popenne Mexico Colonie N.Y

Scarborough Downs Daily Entries and Racing Schedule

Scarborough Downs announces daily results and entries for the May 28 to September 3 meet. Post time is 7:30 PM.

Horses Race Cards and Results from Local Meet

The page lists multiple races with horse names, drivers, and odds across Pace and Trot events, including top finishers in each race and wagers. It also notes attendance of 2,852 and handle of $101,664.

Pro Football Exhibition Results Highlight Weekend Scores

NFL exhibition results show Houston 27, Dallas 24 in Thursday action. Remaining games list Cincinnati at Detroit, Los Angeles at Miami, Baltimore at Washington, Atlanta vs. Cleveland in Knoxville, New England at New Orleans, Oakland versus Minnesota in Berkeley, Philadelphia at San Diego, New York Jets at St. Louis, Green Bay at Kansas City, Chicago at Buffalo, Denver at San Francisco, and Pittsburgh at New York Giants.

Associated Press Houston Dallas Cincinnati Detroit Los Angeles Miami Baltimore Washington Atlanta Cleveland Knoxville Green Bay Kansas City Chicago Buffalo Denver San Francisco Pittsburgh New York Giants Patriots Oakland New Orleans Saints

Race Results Show Tight Times and Notable Entries

The results list Littlest Rebel and Peter Paul Star with top times and splits, plus entries Leela Kash Camden Titan and several others. Notable secondary names include Mungo's Misty Jane Gray Buzzer Tavern's Easter Sachem Rose and V H Viking with varied placements.

Littlest Rebel Jane Gray Mungo Misty Leela Kash Camden Titan Doll Under the Rug Linnie Proud Peter Paul Star Buzzer Tavern Sachem Rose V. H. Viking

Arundel pacer Prince Rene in Labor Day prep at Scarborough Downs

Margaret Salzillo trains her six pacers on a 50 acre Arundel farm, focusing on Prince Rene and Pine Alley for the Labor Day race at Scarborough Downs. The piece covers training routines, winter practice, Maine purses, and earnings history, noting pacers’ faster mile times and the owner’s belief in pacer superiority.

Arundel Margaret Salzillo Prince Rene Scarborough Downs Jim Philip Pearson Northeastern Business College Portland Salzillos Maine Fair Lewiston Fryeburg Skowhegan Cumberland Pine Alley Maine Salzillo Prince Rene Lisa Laurie

Saints Patriot Exhibition Clash Promises Progress

New Orleans and New England enter their Saturday night exhibition with scarce success but shared hope. Both squads lack depth yet aim to prove progress as they meet for the first Saints home game with over 60,000 fans expected.

Dallas Saint-Patriot

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