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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

7

Three Teams Remain in York County Softball Tournament

Towle's Oldsmobile of Sanford undefeated after two days leads with Rochambeau and Doyon's Mobil of Biddeford still alive in double elimination. Final rounds set for next Sunday with Rochambeau vs Doyon's at 1 pm and Towle's vs winner at 3 pm. if needed a third game at 5 pm.

York County Biddeford Memorial Field Towle Oldsmobile Sanford Rochambeau Doyon’s Mobil Towle’s Shad Doyon Whaling Rochambeau McDonald’s Eastern Plastic Tigrone Decary Vols Scott Paving Lamarre New England

Snakes Win Close Title On Dennis Kances Climactic Shot

In a tight final, the Snakes top the Samuirels 58 to 56 as Dennis Kances hits a 20 foot jumper at the final defense. Mark Bollard and Al Carlisle led scorers for their teams with Carlisle piling 25. Buck youth league crowns go to the Bucks after beating Celtics 389 to 37 with Frank Nava and Brian Sayer combining for 35 points.

Dennis Kances The Rats Samuirels Snakes Mark Bollard al Carlisle Kances Bob Warner Jim Gillory Charles Panteleakos Muskrats Bill Harriman Risers of Rats Gordon Mailman Steve Tanguay Es Brothers Danny

Softball action continues in Kennebunkport tournament

The Consolidated School Field in Kennebunkport hosts 6 pm games as Dovons Mobil of Biddeford faces Kennebunk Gulf. Earlier, North Berwick Falcons meet Angells with the winner advancing to Thursday’s title game. Separate reports note other regional matches and a withering finish in a different league contest.

Kennebunkport Consolidated School Dovon’s Mobil of Biddeford Kennebunk Gulf North Berwick Falcons Angells

Decary Little League Adults Meet Monday

Decary's adult members will meet Monday at 7 pm in the St. Andre Church Hall. Jack Millette, elected president, said the session had been postponed due to space constraints and will include field repairs and volunteers discussing upcoming tasks.

Decary St. Andre Jack Millette

Street Hockey Semi Final Upset Seals Bombers Finals Bid

The Biddeford Bombers upset the Wildcats 32 in sudden death overtime to reach the finals. Danny Provencher scored the overtime winner 15 seconds in, with James Maurice and Dave Boudreau also tallying for the Bombers. Al Nolette and Milton Mouzas scored for the Wildcats as Mike Boissonnault and Paul earned mentions for standout plays.

Dehetre Steven Pelletier Bombers Rusty Gagne Mike Gouin John Martel Peter Mouzas Saa Paul Leclaire Benson Animal Biddeford Seaberns Danny Proven James Maurice David Boudreau Paul Marc Leclair Brian Benson Jim Provencher Biddeford Biddeford Bombers Biddeford Wildcats Danny Provencher Dave Boudreau al Nolette Milton Mouzas Wildcats Mike Boissonnault

Taiwan Wins Little League World Series Title Game

Taiwan shut out Hammond Indiana 6 0 to win the Little League World Series title game in Williamsport Pennsylvania for its third straight championship and all but guarantees a returning survivor in next year’s eight team event.

Lin Taiwan Hammond George Nakis John Davis Davis Chen Chih-shun Williamsport Lin Hsin-chen Eo Ie Ind

Thoroughbred race card listing multiple races and entrants

A detailed race program lists nine events with distances from five furlongs to a mile and a sixteenth. Each race includes horse names and jockeys such as Lord Powder and Miss Jaksen in the first race and Mallard Chuck in the ninth, along with prize money of 1000 dollars per event.

Lord Powder Polion Miss Jaksen Strong Joy Fox DeOlivia Sugar Sun Fishman Vester Kastel Saint Spotted Clown McNerney Brush Baron Crispin Ra Thompson Miller Free Roman Hamenes Lemon Time Thompson Knox Knows Babit Desire Pion Mr. Chop Imperial Way Smith Gascoigne Briggs Larson Kentey Cooper Lois Playboy Crawley Dube Amy W Vertex Satin Kapais Kastle Look Man Clark Fork Linny Boob Babi Yankee Whaler Contrada Trenton Manner Sainz Bar Harbor Pitali Davis Pan Corse Parke Pennington Doc Beers Baribault Digital Fleet Holiday Knowles Mr. F.H Gaffney Liberty Lark Peaceful T. Clifford Treasure Man Uncle Links Morrison Peacheff Christyn Rosy Ruler Ponte Frosty John Jugar Compana My Son Don Mr. Sprite March Flood Rising Castle Foxie Lynn Spy Dita Mighty Me Binge Mortseee Kate Perfecta Ye Slam Go Big Vange Jets Demon Amber Hn Deborah Gale

Night Racecard Full of Aces and Scratches

Saturday and Sunday afternoon race results list numerous winners across ten races led by Piano Joy and All American Boy with multiple payouts. Daily doubles and perfectas paid, handle reported at $127,830. scratches and de selections noted for many contenders.

Piano Joy Mysterious Cal Popsie Doodle Little Thought Charlton Lope N Action Sonic Beau Rajkumari Dunn Doolie Marie Wait Miss Flossie Star Pussy Cat Lara T Owen Lee Yam Music New Chief Rebie Pal Gracie Tiny Dare de Oso Pixie Lee Recoledger Styrullah Hanniver Bandit’s Delight Battle Armor Debbie G

Old Orchard Beach All Stars Top Montreal 12 to 4 in Seven

Andy Correau pitched a three hitter with eight strikeouts as Old Orchard Beach Town League All Stars defeated the Montreal All Stars 12 to 4 in a seven inning game attended by a large crowd. Billy Presley homered with two aboard in a first inning 11 to 6 win for the Beach in the prior night’s matchup.

Old Orchard Beach Andy Correau Old Orchard Majorettes de Shawinigan United States Louis Savelas Montreal All Stars Billy Presley the Beach

Snead Sparks Giants Past Patriots in Preseason Clash

Norm Snead directed the New York Giants to a 31 10 win at Schaefer Stadium over the New England Patriots with two touchdown passes and a rushing score. Randy Johnson left the game with a shoulder injury, while Plunkett played only half nursing bruised ribs as Boston prepared to trim the roster.

Foxboro Mass Norm Snead Snead New York Giants New England Patriots Schaefer Stadium Giants Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Vikings Randy Johnson Johnson New York Jets Patri Don Herrmann Rich Houston Patriots New England Upton Bell New York Alex Webster Jack Gregory Jim Plunkett Plunkett Chicago Bears Gregory Mazur

Women's Bowling Clinic Scheduled At Roll-A-Way Lanes

A women's bowling clinic will be held at Roll-A-Way Lanes on August 30. Open to any woman seeking to raise her average with free instructions and coffee. Call Maurice Huot for details. Texas Open golf tournament renamed the San Antonio Texas Open set for November 2 5 at Woodlake Golf Club in San Antonio. The 1973 ABC tournament will be in Syracuse starting March 3.

Maurice Huot Woodlake Golf Club San Antonio Syracuse N.Y

Ann Hubert Leads Television Qualifiers

Ann Hubert rolled a 1138 Sunday to lead the home lanes qualifiers for the TV Women's Rolloffs. The top 15 finishers qualify for TV this fall with Ruth Boyajian second at 1084 and Pat Tarbox third at 1087. Mrs Tarbox also had high single 128. others: C Boutet 971 and L Camire 935.

Ann Hubert Glen Mor Colonial Pondicherry Ruth Boyajian Pat Tarbox

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