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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1975
Page
11
Umpire David Phillips ruled Andy Etchebarren tagged McAuliffe for the out but dispute raged as the Red Sox defeated the opponent 6-2. UPI photo accompanies the recap of a tense finish.
Rogelio Moret, the Boston lefty, allowed eight hits and seven walks but earned his 11th win in 13 decisions as the Red Sox beat the California Angels 6-2 at Fenway Park. He said his pitches were up but he had good stuff.
Boston fans hear manager Dick Williams praise the Red Sox as 32 games remain in the chase for the AL East. Darrell Johnson and rookies Jim Rice and Fred Lynn spark a 34,239 crowd with Rice driving in three runs including his 21st homer and Lynn adding key hits. Williams notes Boston’s strong form while Johnson remains cautious about the playoff picture.
Athletics White Sox Butler's of East Biddeford edged Marement of Saco 9 8 after nine innings to stay alive in the Twin City Tournament. They face Cochrane's of West Biddeford, the lone unbeaten team, this evening at 5 30 at West Biddeford Little League Field. Potvin opened the decisive rally with two key runs in the ninth.
A compact recap of top 10 American and National League leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases, plus pitching stats. Mentions players such as Carew, Lynn, Munson, Rice, Mayberry, Rivers, Tanana, Blyleven, Seaver, Luzinski, Bench, and Morgan with their figures. Concludes with a game note on Kevin Roberge and Guy Vachon delivering the winning run.
Dick Moret battled his control as Boston beat the Los Angeles Angels 4 2 with relief help from Dick Drago preserving a win after Moret walked nine in seven innings. The Red Sox scored early on doubles from Doyle and Lynn and Rice’s 21st homer. Oakland visits next in a key division showdown.
Bert Blyleven fired an 11 inning, 13 strikeout gem for Minnesota, allowing six hits and one walk. Tony Oliva delivered a pinch single in the 11th, scoring Steve Brye for a 1-0 victory over Milwaukee as Crandall praised Blyleven’s toughness. Orioles edge Royals. A’s nip Yankees. others in AL action noted.
San Francisco rookie John Montefusco fanned 14 to lead the National League in strikeouts and win his 11th of the year as the Giants beat Montreal 9-1. In other NL games, New York blanked San Diego, Atlanta topped Pittsburgh, Los Angeles crushed Philadelphia, Houston beat St. Louis, and Cincinnati edged Chicago.
The Boston Bruins and the Boston Garden are sold to Sportsystems Corporation led by three Buffalo brothers. Storer Broadcasting, owner of the arena and team, sells to an international firm with holdings in Canada England and Puerto Rico. Bobby Orr's contract demands loom as he contemplates joining the Minnesota Fighting Saints with a $1.5 million signing bonus and $5 million over five years.
Mt Ararat Eagles of Topsham prep for Friday at Waterhouse Field against Massabesh Waterboro. The team, 1-8 last season, returns 13 lettermen led by quarterback Darren Billings and fullback Scott Colby. Coach Roger St Louis hails Colby along with guard John Treutel and tackle Greg Emerson as key players.
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