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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1976

Page

12

Erving Tops Public Adulation as Basketball Artist

Julius Erving, star of the New York Nets, astounds with air time and midair passing. Coaches and players, including Lou Carnesecca and Billy Cunningham, compare his talent to a poet and dancer. At 26, in his third ABA season, he commands a $1.9 million seven year deal.

New York Times NEW York Julius Ervin New York Nets American Basketball Association Erving Lou Carnesecca St. John's University Earl Monroe Billy Cunningham Philadelphia 76Ers Bob Cousy Elgin Baylor

Still Leads GMC With Eight-Under 64 At Milwaukee

Ken Still shot an eight under par 64 to lead the Greater Milwaukee Open after the first round at Tuckaway Country Club. Fuzzy Zoeller Dave Hill and Gay Brewer tied at 67 as 50 players broke par in ideal conditions. Still missed two greens but holed key birdie putts and could match a course record.

Milwaukee Ken Still Tuckaway Country Club Fuzzy Zoeller Dave Hill Gay Brewer Steve Melnyk Rex Caldwel Johnny Jacobs George Johnson Cesar Sanudo Mac McLendon Homero Blancas Zoeller GMC Tuckaway Butler Oak Brook U.S Melnyk Brewer Johnson Sanudo McLendon Blancas Still Dave Stockton Tacoma Wash UPI Golf Milwaukee Fuzzy Zeller

Davis Cup withdrawal sparks mixed U S reaction at Wimbledon

In London US officials announce withdrawal from the Davis Cup amid political protest over participation rules. Arthur Ashe criticizes the move as wrong while Roscoe Tanner and Donald Dell show support or mixed feelings. France Britain had earlier kept membership.

London Arthur Ashe Roscoe Tanner United States Ashe Britain France South Africa Tanner Mexico Dell

Russian cyclists arrive with bicycles for Montreal Games

At the Olympics a member of the Russian cycling team to the 21st Olympic games arrived with his bicycles in Montreal Thursday. Members of the Russian rowing team and the cycling teams arrived Thursday. Other team members are expected Sunday and Monday.

Montreal UPI

Play golf with Muskie raffle in Kennebunk

A Aug 21 golf raffle sponsored by the Town Democratic Committee offers a day of golf with Sen. Edmund Muskie as top prize. The winner partners with the senator in a full 18 holes event at Webhannet Golf Club on Aug 29, with Jane Muskie drawing names. The event aims to fund a Democratic headquarters and is bipartisan.

Kennebunk Edmund Muskie Town Democratic Committee Webhannet Jane Muskie Lee Astrowsky Senator Muskie

Dolphins struggle for Orange Bowl deal in Miami dispute

The Miami Dolphins face a July 21 deadline to sign a new Orange Bowl contract or risk relocating the first 1976 exhibition. City officials demand a 10-year pact with 10 percent of gross gate receipts. owner Joe Robbie seeks renovations including parking facilities before signing. The city weighs $18.5 million in upgrades but won’t commence without the contract.

MIAMI Miami Dolphins Dolphins Joe Robbie Dium Robbie

IOC threatens to withdraw sponsorship of 1976 Games

The Montreal Gazette reports the IOC warned Canada of stripping Olympic status from the 1976 Games over sovereignty. An IOC spokesman said cancellation could remove the Olympic name and ceremonies, turning the event into a Montreal sport meet if Taiwan athletes compete under the Republic of China flag.

Montreal Montreal Gazette International Olympic Committee IOC Lausanne Switzerland Taiwan Pete Republic of China Olympic

Tennis and sports notes from London to Boston

United States withdraws from Davis Cup in protest over sanctions. Ilie Nastase advances to Wimbledon final against Bjorn Borg. Nastase faces a $ substantial fine from World Team Tennis for leaving Hawaii Leis. Muhammad Ali hospitalized after World Martial Arts match. NFL found guilty of unfair labor practices in 1974 strike. Ken Still opens Milwaukee Open with 64 as leaders emerge. Sam Kane signs with Toronto Argonauts for four years. Atlantic Open delay due to rain. Linda Lillis leads US to 22-13 win over Tunisia in women’s handball. Susan Kay Roberts named first salaried women’s basketball coach at Davidson College. John Bucyk re-signed for 20th Bruins season.

London United States Wimbledon England Ilie Nastase Romania Mexico Raul Ramirez Sweden Bjorn Borg New York Larry King Hawaii Santa Monica Calif Muhammad Ali Antonio Inoki Japan Milwaukee Linda Lillis Tunisia Davidson N.C Susan Kay Roberts University of Arizona Davidson College

Used Cars For Sale In Holt and Area 1970 1973 Listings

Local car dealer advertises a selection of used vehicles including a 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire and a 1973 Pontiac Ventura Hatchback with rear wheel drive and power brakes. Also listed are a 1972 Monte Carlo a 1972 Chevelle Malibu and a 1970 Pontiac Bonneville with low miles. Many cars feature rear wheel drive automatic transmissions power steering air conditioning and varying mileages.

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