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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1976

Page

9

Biddeford Pins Deering in Easy 42 15 Dual Meet

Biddeford high school topped Deering 42 15 in a wrestling dual, running its record to 10 6. Four pins came from Dube 112 Langevin 138 Verville 155 and Crepeau 167 with two forfeits, while small details note other match outcomes and a next meet at Rumford.

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Lemon and Roberts to Enter Baseball Hall of Fame

New York AP report notes Bob Lemon and Robin Roberts will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on August 9. Both star pitchers were elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America with Roberts at 337 votes and Lemon at 305 of the 291 needed for election. Gil Hodges trailed. Roberts recalls near-misses and Lemon jokes about opening a gas station after baseball.

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Bruins Win Over Sabres Boosts Adams Division Lead

Rookie Doug Gibson set up three goals as the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 5 3 to push four points ahead of the Sabres in the Adams Division. Coach Don Cherry indicated Gibson will receive more ice time to spell injured players.

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Dorothy Hamill Balances Fame With Seven Hour Daily Routine

Dorothy Hamill trains seven hours daily as America’s top figure skater, living a full-time amateur life with family support and a Denver coach, while competing worldwide and maintaining strict year-round practice in a grueling schedule.

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Foreman Seeks Return in Las Vegas Bout With Lyle

Former heavyweight champ George Foreman opens up on his hatred of not being champion and prepares for a 12 round comeback against Ron Lyle at Caesars Palace starting Saturday. Foreman, favored 5-2, focuses on a relaxed style under trainer Gire while Lyle could upset title ambitions if the fight goes the distance.

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Leroy Selmon Wins 1975 Vince Lombardi Award

Oklahoma All American Leroy Selmon, 6-2, 256, receives the 1975 Vince Lombardi Award for the nation's top college football lineman at a $100 plate dinner in Houston. The event honors his family’s influence and benefits the American Cancer Society with proceeds exceeding $150,000 from prior dinners.

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Thornton Westbrook clash could become shootout at Linnell Gym

Tonight in Linnell Gym Westbrook and Thornton Academy clash in a potential high scoring meeting as both teams struggle this season. Kennebunk visits Biddeford for an exhibition while Noble plays Old Orchard Beach and Wells idle.

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