Polackwich Wins Tri-City Golf Championship in Comeback
Dr Steve Polackwich rallied from a seven stroke deficit to win his third straight Tri-City title, posting a 75 for a 54 hole total of 224 to defeat Paul Guertin by three shots. Guertin finished at 227, with Al Polackwich and Jim Binnette tied for third at 230.
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Saco
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Old Orchard Beach Country Club
Barbara Mc
United States Wins First Olympic Medal in Small Bore Rifle
The United States earned its first medal of the Munich Games with a silver in small bore rifle. American swimmers set multiple records as the U S team pursues more golds and a bronze in women's diving looks possible.
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Li-Ho-jun
North Korea
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Romania
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Callfs
Australia
Kevin Berry
U.S
Gary Hall
Garden Grove
Robin Backhaus
Redlands
East Germany
Roland Matthes
Mike Stamm
San Diego
Mitch Ivey
San Jose
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Ben Skanaker
Poland
Zygmunt Smalerz
Seagren
George Moore
IAAF
Morocco
Nicklaus Objects To Format For TV Driven Match Play
At Pinehurst North Carolina Jack Nicklaus decried the new 16-player match play format tied to television. The event paired top names like Arnold Palmer Gary Player and Lou Graham in a doubleheader setup with a 40000 prize for the final winner and a 28048216 season earnings tally.
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Peterson Graffam And Libby Triumph At Beech Ridge
Pete Peterson of Portland wins the Class A 35 lap feature at Beech Ridge Speedway with Ray Leach challenging. Phil Libby of Buxton takes the Class B 25 lap feature after a three re start struggle, narrowly beating Homer Drew. Mal Graffam of Saco wins the Class C 25 lap feature after leading early, with Roger Hanscom and Ken Ham finishing behind.
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Pete Peterson
Portland
Ray Leach
Arundel
Dick McCabe
Ralph Cusack
Scarborough
Jeff Stevens
Butch Prout
Freeport
Kennebunkport
Phil Libby
Buxton
Homer Drew
Raymond
Art Chevalier
Bob Shepard
Robbie Meserve
Mal Graffam
Saco
Roger Hanscom
Gorham
Ken Ham
Hollis
Bob Frank
Buzzy Stack
Bruce Smith
Dave Ross
South Portland
Court wins Virginia Slims grass court crown in Newport
Margaret Smith Court, 30, formerly Wimbledon champion, defeated top seed Billie Jean King 6 4 6 1 to capture the $18 000 Virginia Slims Grass Courts Championship at the Casino. She and Lesley Hunt then won the doubles 6 2 6 2 over King and Rosemary Casals earning Court 3400 dollars.
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Newport
Margaret Smith Court
Reid Wins 55th American Tennis Title in Close Final
Horace Reid of Atlanta, 17, defeats top seed Arthur Carrin of Elizabeth NJ 6-7 6-3 7-6 9-8 to win the 55th American Tennis Association championship in Cambridge Massachusetts. Lorraine Bryant of Chicago claims the singles crown 6-1 6-0 over Brenda Johnson of Philadelphia.
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Arthur Carrin
Elizabeth
N.J
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Chicago
Brenda Johnson
Philadelphia
Colts Lose Bubba Smith For Season
All-Pro defensive end Bubba Smith is lost for the 1972 season after a severe knee injury from a freak play during an exhibition win over Pittsburgh in Tampa. Smith underwent a two hour operation revealing extensive damage to his right knee and prompted coach McCafferty to say the team will miss him greatly.
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Baltimore Colts
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Fla
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Pittsburgh
Marcotte And Cyr Triumph In Lane Handicap
Bob Marcotte and Donald Cyr won the five string handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with 1 122 total on 1 067 scratch plus 55 handicap. Bob led with 579 and Donald 488. they also took team single honors with 245. Second went to Bert Dube and Gordon Michaud at 1 110 with 552 and 538. Additional scores include D Cote R Montembeau 1 087 and others.
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Donald Cyr
Bob
Donald
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Gordon Michaud
Bert
Gordon
D. Cote R. Montembeau
D. Boutin
J. Foran
B. Maurice
J. Peloquin
J. Dube
C. Boutet
R. Gagnon
B. Hanscom
J.agreste
QO. Dusseault
National League pennant race tight as results shift standings
The NL East leaders Pittsburgh and Chicago swap wins and losses with New York and St. Louis in a week of results. Atlanta and San Francisco stumble while Montreal and Houston grow calmer. Several Sunday games produce notable shifts in the table.
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San Diego
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Nolan
Marichal
Durham
Detroit
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Boston
Cleveland
Milwaukee
West Chicago
Oakland
Tal
Minnesota
Kansas City
California
Texas
Poth
Major League Leaders Batting and Fielding Highlights
Key MLB leaders include D Allen Chi with 317 at bats and 32 home runs, Murcer NY and Rudi Oak tying 78 runs, Rudi Oak 150 hits, Piniella KC 29 doubles, Fisk Ben 8 triples, D Allen Chi 92 RBIs, D Nelson Tex 36 stolen bases, Bart 208 strikeouts, Ryan Cal 192 innings pitched, Coge Hun .343 batting, Morgan Cin 106 runs, Stargell 95 RBIs, Bowa Phi 8 triples, Brock StL 159 hits.
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Coogee Hun
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Rose
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Cowboys extend preseason win streak to 15 with Jets upset
Dallas defeated the New York Jets 34 27 as Mike Montgomery scored three touchdowns and Ron Sellers hauled in three passes for 128 yards. Montgomery's 12 yard score broke a 27 27 tie late in the game. The Cowboys next visit Arrowhead Stadium to face the Chiefs in a televised exhibition.
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Ron Sellers
Dallas Cowboys
New York Jets
Montgomery
Cowboys
Duane Thomas
San Diego
Craig Morton
Sellers
New England
Morton
Red Sox Pennant Hopes Rise After Sweep and Big Comeback
Boston beats Texas 10-3 at Fenway to complete a three game sweep and stay within three games of the leaders in the East. Marty Pattin notches his 13th win as Carlton Fisk drives in four with his 19th homer and Rico Petrocelli adds three RBIs. Sonny Siebert set to face Chicago in a series opener as White Sox counter with Dave Lemonds.
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Baseball Stat Totals From The Season
HOME RUNS Colbert 35 for SD bench 29. STOLEN BASES Brock 51 StL Cedeno 45 Hun 45. PITCHING 11 DECISIONS Nolan Cin 13 3 .712 2.01 Marshall Mon 14 4 .777 1.56. STRIKEOUTS Carlton Phi 256 Seaver NY 256.
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Phi
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Beach Girls Softball Slate Is Announced
Old Orchard Beach announces a Junior and Senior All Stars double header at the Little League Field with Saco recreation in a rematch from last week as funds raised support the Jimmy Fund. Senior players include Bellerose Bridges Chadbourne Chamberlain Dimodica Farrington Grandy Hunter Hunter Powers Smith and others. Junior players include Dube Collins Davis Langdon Hogan Paquette Nutial Bean Brennan Mulderiy Morneau Auger Degrace.
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Barbara Dimodica
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Patti Bean
Marcie Brennan
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Debbie Morneau
Kathy Auger
Karen Degrace
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