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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1972

Page

8

Baseball Scores and Standings Affected by Monday Results

Sports brief lists Monday outcomes including Pittsburgh 5 San Diego 3 and Cincinnati 5 New York 2 with surrounding league results. It notes East division standings for Detroit Baltimore New York Cleveland Milwaukee Chicago and Kansas City, plus upcoming games across multiple matchups and pitchers records for several players.

Cincinnati Eevee Tlanta San Francisco San Pittsburgh San Diego New York St. Louis Singer Chicago Pappas Arlin Blass Montreal Moore Atlanta Hardin Jucandrew Billingham Nee Reynolds Houston Wilson Barree Cleveland Los Angeles Oakland Texas Paul Bosman Newty Kekrich Cbralley Kansas Nelson Lonborg Minnesota Perry Detroit Kek California

Delmonica Hanover Faces Colts In Hambletonian Duel

Du Quoin Illinois AP Delmonica Hanover a filly takes on colts in the 119090 Hambletonian for 3 year olds. Super Bowl driven by Stanley Dancer leads the field with seven sub 2:00 miles this season. Other entries include Spartan Hanover Star's Chip Ronnie Dancer and Axystar the outsider owned trained by Dr. Anderson Arbury.

DU Quoin Ill Delmonica Hanover Peg Sy County Stanley Dancer Spartan Hanover Billy Houghton Ronnie Dancer Stanley Flush Glen Garnsey Howard Bessinger Axystar Anderson Arbury Midland Mich Michigan

Baseball Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders

The Associated Press lists top leaders by league: AL batting, D Allen Chi 317 at bats, 90 runs, 92 RBIs. other AL leaders include Murcer NY 78 runs, 73 RBIs, and Piniella KC 29 doubles. NL leaders feature Cedeno Hun 343, Williams Chi 159 hits, Stargell 99 RBIs, Brock StL 51 steals, Carlton Phi 256 strikeouts.

Associated Press D.allen Chi Carew Min Murcer Piniella Rudi Oak Bin Blair Bal Gener Thompson Cash Det R.jackson D.nelson Tex Campaneris Kaat Palmer N.ryan Cal Lolich Cedeno Hun B.williams Morgan Cin Bonds Stargell Pgh Colbert Brock Stl Montanez Phi Rose Bowa Joon E Gh Nolan Marshall Man Carlton Seaver

Men’s Flag Football League Is Planned

The Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a men’s flag football league from Sept 6 through late October. A meeting for interested players is set for Thursday Aug 31 at 7 p.m. at the club to form teams review rules and structure of the league.

Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department Participa

Saco Tennis Classes End With Achievement Awards

The Saco Recreation Department closed its tennis program with achievement awards for junior players aged 7 to 15 after a three week course directed by Miss Sue Monder. Awards recognized participants in a last week junior tournament across multiple classes and formats.

Saco Recreation Department Sss Mike Carignan David Sheehan Staffieri Danny Ompagna Chuck Robbie Staffiere Danny Compagna Evelyn Louis Joyce Morissette Ronald Vadnais Hogan Cathy Dupee Pam ‘Waterhouse Patricia Verrier Uck Morissette Peter Carignan Chuck Morissette Ronall Vadnais Sue Mondor Debbie Curtis Helen Vadnais Katie Curtis Jennifer Curtis Sue Monder

Swimming Is Family Affair At Olympics

Munich Olympic swimming features seven sibling pairs and families with medal prospects. The Colellas Lynn and Rick, the Steinbach siblings Angela and Klaus, and the Lampe brothers Hans and Werner stand out. Bertha and Norma Baraldi and Mauro Calligaris with Novella show strong early potential while others face tough preliminaries.

Munich United States Lynn Rick Colella Australia Neil Gregory Gers Mexico Bertha Norma Baraldi West Germany Angela Klaus Steinbach Hans Werner Lampe Italy Novella Mauro Calligaris Lebanon Mireille Bruno Bassoul Mireille Bassoul Bertha Baraldi Calligaris Hans Lampe Werner Greg Rogers Collella Seattle

Spitz Leads U S to Two Golds as Munich Games Open

Mark Spitz wins the 200 meter butterfly in a world record 2 00.70 then anchors the 400 meter relay to gold. Air Force Capt Micki King dives to gold on the three meter springboard. Roy Auer narrowly misses gold in small bore rifle as Shane Gould shines for Australia.

Munich Mark Spitz California Mexico City United States Air Force Micki King Hermosa Beach Calif Vie Auer North Hollywood Spitz Shane Gould Mexico Indiana University Mtal Carmichael Gary Hall Garden Grove Robin Backhaus Redlands Dave Edgar Ft. Lauderdale Pontiac, Mich Virtuall Ulrika Knape East Germany Marina Janicke Auer Li Ho-jun Miss Gould America Claudia Miss Gould Kornelia Ender Lynn Vidali San Francisco U.S Iba U. S Hall Backhaus

Bobby Orr Recuperating On Schedule After Knee Surgery

Bobby Orr, who had left knee surgery last June after leading the Bruins to the Stanley Cup, is recovering on schedule. Dr. Carter Rowe said the knee is mending satisfactorily but Orr is not yet ready for competition. He scheduled another exam in two weeks and may skate lightly with Team Canada as they prepare for an eight game series with Russia in Montreal.

Boston Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Carter Rowe Te General Hospital Rowe Orr Team Canada Russia Montreal Toronto Carl Elieff NHL Bando Ted Kubiak Gene Tenace Igta Bas Salning Mangual Mike Kilekenny Oakland Graig Nettles Baltimore Palmer Don Baylor Dick Woodson Boog Powell Minnesota Twins Detroit Frank Quilici Willie Horton al Kaline Cincinnati Gary Nolan Saffe Mets George Foster Nolan Brent Strom Pete Rose Joe Morgan

Jim Wright Leads Minute Man Golf Tourney After Round Two

Concord Massachusetts AP Jim Wright holds a one stroke lead at Nashawtuk Country Club after a two under par 70 in round two of the 54 hole Minute Man tournament. Charlie Volpone sits one behind with 71 as Don Callahan and others chase.

Concord Mass Jim Wright Nashawtlle Country Club Wright Charlie Volpone Don Callahan Menne Dave Marad Fe Evans Ed Whalley Ed Furgol

Richards Faces Pacina In Portland Boxing Showdown

In Portland at the Expo Building Bobby Richards fights unbeaten Ike Pacina of Kansas City after a two round KO of Marie Colen last Thursday. Richards eyes a Maine lightweight title shot against Phil Hudson, while Pacina nears twelve straight wins and a 1971 AAU run.

Portland Expo Bobby Richards Lowell Marie Colen Sam Silverman Boston Richards Ike Pacina Kansas City Kaw Phil Hudson New England Hudson Maine Pecina Lew Feldman Lloyd Pine Wishy Jones al Roth Wally Hally Eddie Zivio Pete DeGrasse

Babe Ruth League Cook-Out at Thornton Academy Field

The Babe Ruth League holds its annual cook-out and father son game Wednesday at 6 PM at Thornton Academy Field. Team members should bring candy money and return uniforms at the event.

Thornton Academy Field

Abie Grossfield Leads US Gym Team at Prep Workouts

Abie Grossfield a Southern Connecticut State gymnastics coach trains the US Orees gym team at a pretraining session held at the S Military Academy. The session aims to sharpen drills and team cohesion ahead of competition.

Abie Grossfield Southern Connecticut S. Military Academy

Holy Cross Viking wins Pegasus Purse at Rockingham Park

The Holy Cross football team Viking posted its second win in 15 starts this year by defeating Purse before a crowd of 9,571 at Rockingham Park. The field included 93 players and 26 returning lettermen, with 9 dollars noted in the report.

Worcester Mass Salem N.H O.B Holy Cross Viking Pegasus Imen Rockingham Park

Bengals Rally Past Eagles In Exhibition Tilt

Cincinnati Browns coach Paul Brown praised his five year old Bengals as arriving as a solid NFL club. They rallied from 17 10 down to beat the Eagles 34 20 as Ken Anderson passed for 155 yards in the second half. Paul Robinson scored twice, Muhlmann and Dempsey traded field goals, and Philadelphia added a late 52 yard field goal.

Philadelphia Paul Brown Cincinnati Bengals Brown Bengals Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Eagles Ken Anderson Augustana Ill.) College Weilettad Pete Liske Gary Ballman Adelphia Horst Muhlmann Liske al Beauchamp Tom Dempsey Paul Robinson Muhlmann Dempsey George

Andrews Drives White Sox Past Red Sox In Five Run Win

Chicago's Mike Andrews drove in five runs with a homer and a double as the White Sox beat Boston 6 4. Oakland edged Cleveland 5 4 aided by Mangual's tie breaking homer in the seventh. Jim Palmer blanked Minnesota 2 0 for Baltimore.

Associated Press Chicago Mike Andrews Boston Red Sox Oakland Angel Mangual A’s White Sox Andrews Boston Mangual Cleveland Baltimore Jim Palmer Minnesota Orioles Detroit Znati New York Dick Allen Sonny Siebert Luis Alvarado Rich Morales Andy Kosco Carl Yastrzemski Roy Foster Vida Blue Steve Dunning Matty Alou Reggie Jackson Mike Epstein

Seeley Edges Fernandez In Action Packed Garden Bout

Walter Seeley outboxed Jose Fernandez over 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden to win on points. The match drew mixed reviews with fans booing when the decision was announced as bottles littered the arena. Seeley improved to 21-13 while Fernandez suffered the loss.

New York Walter Seeley Jose Fernandez Ma- Square Garden Ware Garden Ams Seeley Sey Fernandez

American Junior Lightweight Title Claim Details

A report notes the bout for the American Junior Lightweight title with disputed points and a broken glass incident. The score stood 142-1 in favor of one fighter before the contest was halted.

Rochambeau Pee Wee Hockey Defeats Lewiston 9-7

Rochambeau's pee wee team edged Lewiston 9-7 at Riverside Ice Arena in Portland. Five Lewiston goals came on a new Rochambeau goalie. Rochambeau plays Holy Family of Lewiston next Friday September 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Portland Rochambeau Pee Wee Lewiston Riverside

Fer ri Re elected President of International Event Association

Pierre Ferri of France was re elected Monday as president of the International Event Association for a four year term at the association's congress in Munich.

Munich Pierre Ferri France International Vent Association

Petitions To End Bombing Taken Down At Olympics

Olga Connolly a former Czechoslovakian and U S flag bearer at Munich says petitions calling for a halt to bombing in Southeast Asia were torn from walls in the Olympic Village. She reported officials intimidated athletes and warned shops against hosting petition displays as supporters urged Nixon to read a proposed telegram.

Munich Olga Connnolly U.S Nixon Southeast Asia Olga Harold Connolly Melbourne United States

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