Maine Wrist Wrestling Championship in Old Orchard Beach
The Maine Wrist Wrestling Championship is set for Sept 1 at Old Orchard Beach High School gym. Registration opens Aug 31 at 9 a.m. with the main event at 7 p.m. proceeds go to the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce. The event features five divisions and is supported by officials F. Hall Jr, D. May, and R. Truitt.
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Old Orchard Beach
State of Maine
Charles, Schulz
Snoopy
Petaluma
Calif
Soresses
Beagle
Wall Street Journal l
Los Angeles Times
American Broadcasting Co
ABC
Dleweight
Roger Jakubowski
Bill Soberanes
Dave Devoto
Australia
United States Dominates World University Games Basketball Final
The United States 75 beat the Soviet Union 67 in Moscow to capture the basketball gold at the World University Games. Led by 24 points from David Thompson, the 19-year-old Americans overall claimed 19 gold medals, aided by five swimming wins on the final night. Jack Tingley added a second swimming gold and set a Games record in the 1500 meters freestyle.
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Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
America
U.S
Tommy Burleson
North Carolina
David Thompson
North Carolina State
Juiin Buckner
Indiana
Burleson
Jack Tingley
Louisville
Tingley
Anton van Klooster
Netherlands
Porter Earns Spot In U S Match Play After Sudden Death
Joe Porter won a prolonged sudden death playoff for the last qualifier in the $150,000 Match Play championship in Raleigh. He outlasted ex-champ Dave Stockton Rik Massengale Paul Moran Bob Smith Bobby Mitchell and Lanny Wadkins to reach the first round against Jack Nicklaus. Porter, 28, had struggled on tour and had only $1,622 this year before this breakthrough.
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Raleigh
N.C
Joe Porter
Rich
U.S
Porter
Dave Stockton
Rik Massengale
Paul Moran
Bob Smith
Bobby Mitchell
Lanny Wadkins
Jack Nicklaus
Parker
Scottsdale
Ariz
Runers
Big J.C. Snead
L&m
American skaters win compulsory freestyle at international
ST GERVAIS France Charles Tickner and Linda Fratianne win the men's and women's compulsory freestyle events at an international skating competition. GOLF Raleigh NC J Snead shot a 68 Friday for the second round and holds a two stroke lead after two rounds of the $100000 S M Open.
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ST. Gervais
France
Charles Tickner
Linda Fratianne
GOLF
Raleigh
N.C
J. Snead
Scarborough Downs Daily Results And Entries May 28 Through Sept 3
Daily horseracing results and entries for Scarborough Downs from May 28 to September 3 with 7 30 post times. Details include race schedules potential entries and conditions for each race day.
Race results and payouts from multiple horse races
Race results list winners and payoffs for five races with exact pace times and payouts. Silvan Sunny, Sorrel Sea, and Dailey Pick head First Race. Hailstorm Boy, Big Marvel and Morrie's Boy win Second Race. Daily Double and Quiniela details given. Fourth and Fifth races include top finishers and pay rates.
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Pineland Charlie
Apostolakes
Volo Sue
T. Ryan
Chief Creed
R. Truitt
Double Shift
W. Colby
Liberty Bay
R. Vaillancourt
Katie Frost
L. Fitch
Regal Victor
F. Hall, Jr
H. Renaud
Worth
Truris
G. Kamal
Oregons Jean
C. Smith
Bright Lightning
J. Gerry
Choice Sun
A. Nason
Paramount Pick
Double Dee N
R. Sprague
Tim Tut
G. Randall
Drexel Ace
F. R. Smith
Marcon Mars
J.C. Smith
Lightning Pick
R. Ireland
Cotton King
J. Bartus
Charming Chance
M. Beauchesne Jr
Ground
G. DuBois
Farmstead
L. Fitch Sr
Royal Jane
R. Smith
John R. Black
A. Miles
Sir Eric
Jerry Mahoney
O. Ginn
Homestead Squaw
D Richards
Vernon Lobell
Js Bartus
Yankee Time
J. Watson
Barrister Bill
Ballard Road
D. Gray
Twitters
Meadow Molly
H. Coleman
Jill Butler
H. Parks
Dizzy Liz
D. Richards
Unique Prince
Speed Jeff
P. Apostolakes
Queens Ravenel
Brad Scott
G. Corey
Sir Philip Pick
Hayburner
R. Doherty
Calcula
Pretty Kitty
D. Watson
Fadel
F.B. Time
F. Bourque
Tar Horn
Briarwood N
Top Rhythm
Mr. Ace
Hiki
Miss Minx
Steady Suzette
Big Stick
Nella Naut
Jenuine Chief
Adios Leff
Kimargo
Miss Blackguard
Mountain Vince
Bambi Moraka
Lucky O’brien
Broncho Sam
Enchanted Heels
Romilo
Lady Axe
Mighty Maria
Mighty King Cole
Blaze Painter
Mark’s Bomb
Timber Dean
Markalan
Lynn _ Boot
Crescent Miss
Speedy Bill
Bernard C
Exacta
Rumble
Halo Boy
Ideal ‘the Great
Chestnut
Earl
Tout Me
Willing Ensign
Flashy
Doug
Sylvan Sunny
Sorrel Sea
Dailey Pick
Big Marvel
Semifinals Set in York County Softball Tournament
Semifinals scheduled today feature Tanning vs Slowshone and Sanford Chrysler Plymouth vs Leedy's Coffee House at Memorial Field May Street. Andrews Modular faces the loser in the nightcap with Doyon's Mobi. Last night Leedy's edged Andrews Modular 3 2 and Doyon's beat Hurd's Lumber 11 8.
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York County
Sanford Chrysler-Plymouth
Leedy
Coffee House
Andrews Modular
Saco
Doyon
Mobi
Memorial Field
May Street
Hurd
Lumber
CIO Lane Loop Forming For Year
The C10. Men's Bowling League at Pastime Lanes forms for the year with a registration meeting led by Ray Gendron on Monday August 27 at 7 p.m. Individuals may join a team. teams named include Bears Spoilers Jockers Pastimers Trojans Ups Oldtimers Rebels Bombers Long Horns.
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Ray Gendron
Bears
Junior High Grid Physicals Slated
Rayosicals for Biddeford Junior High School football prospects will be held Tuesday August 28 at 4 p.m. at the Junior High. Eligible boys from parochial schools should also report at this time.
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Biddeford
Lillian Lessard Wins Roll Off At Roll-A-Way Lanes
Lillian Lessard of the Meegie top the Women s Summer League five string handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with a 546 scratch total. Jeannette Voisine of York County was second with 523 after a 498 scratch and 25 pin handicap. Norma Provencher of Lady Bugs finished third with 521 including 486 scratch and 35 pin handicap.
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Lillian Lessard
Meegie
Crystals
Jeannette Voisine
York County
Norma Provencher
Lady Bugs
Aaron Sidelined by Virus as Braves Edge Pirates 3-2
Braves overcome Pirates 3-2 Friday night as Henry Aaron misses game with a virus. Pirates push 714 countdown but fall short. Braves secure victory with late scoring and strong pitching.
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Aaron
Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Atlanta Braves
Rere Pirates
State 1974 baseball am co captain Sherkel from Riche PA
A fragment notes Sherkel of Riche Pennsylvania as co captain of the state 1974 baseball American Legion team. The garbled text mentions Dey and the event but details are unclear.
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Dey
Riche Pa
Sherkel
Gs x
State
Lee Boston's Trump Card Shines In Tough Boston Win
Lee Boston ace of the Red Sox bullpen, now a starter, earned his 14th win and pitched 16th complete game as Boston edged the Angels 3 2. Fisk drove in two runs with timely singles while the Angels hoped for revenge but failed to materialize. Nolan Ryan vs John Curtis looms next as Boston maintains one run lead in the tense series.
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Anaheim
Bill Lee
Boston
Lee
Red Sox
California Angels
Angels
Carlton Fisk
Fisk
Red Ox
California
Nolan Ryan
John Curtis
Cecil Cooper
Doug Griffin
Angel
Jeff Torborg
Cooper
Ben Oglivie
Mike Epstein
Dick Lange
Lange
Carl Yastrzemski
Orlando Cepeda
Torborg
Rudy Meoli
Sandy Alomar
Vada Pinson
Texas
Thomas Tierney
Smith
Tigers
White Sox
Norm Cash
Tony Taylor
Detroit
Chicago
Indians
Rangers
Frank Duffy
Cleveland
Duffy
Smith seeks trade from Red Sox amid racist city claims
Reggie Smith says he will move his family and requests a trade citing racism in Boston and poor treatment by fans and media. He notes the team has barred black players in the past and criticizes team doctor remarks while confirming he plans to leave the club.
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Anaheim
Calif
Boston Red Sox
Reggie Smith
Boston
Smith
Red Sox
Rico Petrocelli
Boston Celtics
Bill Russell
Aoe
Orioles Win 11th Straight as They Crush Royals 6-0
The Baltimore Orioles remained atop the American League East with a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, extending their win streak to 11. Earl Weaver cautioned that injuries must be avoided as the team solidifies its division lead.
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Associated Press
Baltimore Orioles
Earl Weaver
Kansas City Royals
Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Bombers
Baltimore
Weaver
Oakland A's
Yankees
A’s
Royals
Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Red Sox
California Angels
Cleveland Indians
Texas Rangers
Minnesota Twins
Milwaukee Brewers
Standings Update From The Associated Press Baseball League
The standings show Baltimore leading with 72 wins and 52 losses, followed by Boston 69-57 and Detroit 69-58. California sits at 58-66 and Chicago 59-68, with Texas 43-82 bringing up the rear. Friday results include Baltimore 6 Kansas City 0 and Cleveland 11 Texas 5, while Saturday features Detroit at Chicago and New York at Oakland among others.
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W. L. Pet. G.B
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
New York
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Oakland
Kansas City
Minnesota
California
Chicago
Texas
Perry
Bahnsen
Dobson
Blue
Busby
Alexander
Bibby
Tidrow
Colborn
Corbin
Tiant
Ryan
Baseball Standings and Results From League Play
Standings show St Louis leading with 62 wins and 51 losses and Pittsburgh at 61 63. Chicago 61 66 while Montreal 59 67 Philadelphia 59 68 New York 68 60. Results include Philadelphia 0 at Los Angeles 3 and New York 1 at San Francisco 0 after 10 innings.
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Los Angeles
Philadelphia
San Diego
Montreal
New York
San Francisco
Innnings
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Pitts
Houston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Booker
Morton
Reuschel
Los Angels
W. L. Pet. G.B
San Die
Canadian All Stars Visit Old Orchard Beach Series
The Autremont Quebec Little League All Star team and the Beach squads will play two games today at Old Orchard Beach. The first game starts at 7 p.m. followed by a second at 9 p.m.
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Old Orchard Beach
Autremont
Quebec
Need A Second Car Show Want Ads Section 7
Local classifieds note a second car show is planned with ads seeking participants and vendors. Organizers request confirmations, sponsorships, and entry details by a stated deadline at the community hall.
One Year Air National Guard Enlistment Offer
Recruit proposes a one year enlistment in the Air National Guard with retirement potential and income supplementation. Service preserves current grade and provides four days pay for two days of service.
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Air National Guard
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Schroeder
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Neil’s Motors
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Scarborough Downs
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Maria Lynn
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Golden Matador
Signal R’s
Monzer Adios
Quiniela
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Red Bowen
Shiela Sue
High Street
D.M. Sun
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Cio Lane
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Chaparal’s
Trudeau
Main ST
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Jim “Catfish
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Darold Knowles
Graig Nettles
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Larry Hisle
Joe Decker
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