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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1976

Page

12

Twin Town Wormwood clash to settle 12-2 deadlock

The Twins City Slo-Pitch Softball league moves into a deciding game after a 4 loss. Mike Spaulding drives in a second run as Twin Town slides under Ed McGhecry’s tag. Al Kaleel will start for Twin Town with Bob Brown pitching for Wormwood in tonight’s showdown.

Twin Town Wormwood Mike Spaulding Ed McGhecry Don Raybine i Mer Avon Aight al Kaleel Bob Brown Wormwood'r

Lee wins second game as Red Sox beat Angels

Bill Lee allowed seven hits and two earned runs through seven innings as Boston defeated California 7-3. Lee, coming off a long injury layoff, said his goal was to improve and stay healthy, while Nolan Ryan suffered the loss despite early strikeouts. The Red Sox seized a six-run sixth inning to pull away, with Yastrzemski hitting his 17th homer and Jim Rice delivering a two-run single. The victory marked Lee’s first starting win since August 24, 1975, after injury in May.

Boston Red Sox Bill Lee Lee California Angels Zimmer Nolan Ryan Ryan Fred Lynn Carl Yastrzemski Cecil Cooper Jim Rice California Chicago White Sox Yankees Twins Nettles Thurman Munson Bill Singer Tigers White Sox Mark Wagner Chicago Jim Spencer Chet Lemon Ray Bare Bob Boone Bobby Tolan Tim McCarver Dave Cash Larry Bowa Greg Luzinski Padres Pirates San Diego Butch Metzger Tito Fuentes Dave Winfield Dave Xiusti

Vataha sees no split with Plunkett on Patriots

Vataha says Jim Plunkett’s departure to the 49ers changes little for him as a Patriots receiver. He expects to catch 50-plus passes and score 10-plus touchdowns this season while Grogan and he adapt, noting their Stanford days and shared work ethic.

Pete Farley Brockton Mass Enterprise Smithfield R.I Stan Ollie Randy Vataha Patriots Jim Plunkett Stanford San Francisco Taunton Vataha Plunkett San Francisco 49Ers Jim 49Ers Steve Grogan Green Bay Packers Schaefer Stadium Grogan Joe Kapp Ragarm Atlanta Falcons Kansas State Chuck Fairbanks Fairbanks

Phillies Clinch Proximity: Magic Number At 26

Philadelphia manager Danny Ozark downplays the magic number but notes it sits at 26 as the Phillies hold first in the NL East with an 81-41 record after a 4-2 win over the Braves. Pittsburgh slim odds persist, while St. Louis and Los Angeles posted wins elsewhere.

Associated Press Philadelphia Danny Ozark Phils Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Montreal Expos Ozark Dick Ruthven Atlanta Ken Henderson Rod Gilbreath

Richards Sets Stage In Open Match With Teen Opponent

In South Orange New Jersey 15 year old high school junior Caroline Stoll faces 42 year old transsexual Dr Renee Richards in the Tennis Week Open heat. Stoll, who beat Susan Maharaj 6 1 6 0 in 97 degree heat, expects the age gap to matter in late day action on a clay like court.

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Mercury Morris Waived By Dolphins Amid Backfield Shuffle

Miami Dolphins place Mercury Morris on waivers amid a flurry of roster moves as coach Don Shula reshapes the backfield. Morris notes the $135,000 price tag for limited plays, while Shula praises Morris’s career but favors younger backs Benny Malone Don Tester man and Clayton Heath as potential replacements. Trade talks were explored but details unspecified.

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