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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1975

Page

5

Wall Returns To Form In Milwaukee Open Showdown

Art Wall Jr. shot a 67 to hold a three stroke lead at 15 under 201, leading Gibby Gilbert and a cluster of contenders at the Greater Milwaukee Open. The veteran, once among golf’s elite, seeks a late surge as Rod Curl Mac McLendon Dave Hill and others chase in a tight field.

Milwaukee Art Wall Jr Edsel Wall Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Young Lions Gibby Gilbert Rod Curl Mac McLendon Dave Hill Mark Hayes Ken Still Gary McCord Tickaway Country Club McCord Hayes McGlendon Curl Hill Gilbert Still Scotch Miss R. Vaillancourt D. Richards Battle Son P Goodell H. James Mighty Start H. Renaud Tar Adios R. Berube Mountain Buckeye L. Pickett Jr Mr Consalvo Janie Gay Lyss Dichards Diamond Dale J. Madigan Dave Western R. Wing Jr Carol Watson F. Gerry Jane L. Fiteh F. Parker Janet Flash Flickaway J. Ferrarra Sunny Blue Waters Bechtel Hanover R. Truitt Jarti Jr E R. Berube King L. Pickett Jr Greenacres Helena Renaud Doctor Carr B. Pike R. Wing Jr B. Haskell Jr A. Pascarrellis Simeszku F. Parker L. Perkins D. Gray B. Galambos S.G. Taylor W. Miller Ve Wick F. Woodbury J. LaChance New Barn Hs Maddo R. Howard Sal L. Norton Royal Deeside D. Watson R. Howard Tee Wee Ad H. Renaud Dean Court Grattan Kelvin Joy D. Watson

Mets Rally Upset Phillies In Fourth Of July Tilt

Mets outslug Phillies 4-3 as Jerry Grote homers off Tug McGraw in the ninth to complete a doubleheader sweep. Kingman also homered for the Mets, while McGraw allowed two long balls and a late two run blast by Grote. Other NL results saw Chicago, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Montreal and Atlanta win. AL scores included Oakland and Kansas City prevailing.

Associated Press Jerry Grote Tug McGraw McGraw New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Phils Mets Dave Kingman Grote

Biddeford bowler wins Roll-A-Way Lanes spotlight rolloff

Junior Morin of Biddeford tied Danny Cote for first in the 5 string handicap rolloff with 667 total 577 scratch and 90 handicap Morin won a string tie-breaker but missed the 240 jackpot shot Cote posted 547 scratch with a 120 handicap Other scores include J Cochrane 652 Q Hubert 637 B Peloquin 614 R Petit 638 B Maurice 621 and R Grenier 610

Junior Morin Biddeford Danny Cote Junior Cote

Petty Triumphs in Firecracker 400 at Daytona

Richard Petty wins the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway by nearly three seconds over Buddy Baker. Baker led 119 of 160 laps. Petty led 16 laps including the final 13 as his Dodge stays on the lead lap with Baker's Ford. Petty increases career winnings to 1,989,838 dollars and eyes the 2 million milestone.

Daytona Beach Fila Richard Petty Petty Buddy Baker Baker Daytona International Speedway Dodge Ford UPI

Yankees Sign 14 Year Old Catcher Prospect Plantery

The New York Yankees signed 14 year old catcher Mark Plantery of Thorold Ontario. Scout Bill Wray calls him the youngest signed by the team and cites his physical and emotional maturity. Plantery, 6 foot 185 pounds, will be 15 in August and will attend Yankees instructional headquarters in Oneonta New York during August. He plans to return next spring after his senior year of high school.

Thorold Ont New York Yankees Mark Plantery Bill Wray Plantery Yankees Wray Foot Oneonta N.Y

Standings and Weekend MLB Schedule Across Cities

Standings show TIERS Atlanta five and Montreal five, Cincinnati seven, San Diego six, New York four, Philadelphia three, St. Louis one, San Francisco one, Houston four, Los Angeles mixed. Saturday and Sunday games list matchups with pitcher records and series notes across venues including Boston Cleveland Baltimore New York Milwaukee Detroit Texas Minnesota California Oakland Chicago Kansas City Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Atlanta Montreal St Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego.

eGraw Oakland A’s California Angels Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Dettoit’ Tigers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Atlanta Houston New York Philadelphia Montreal St. Louis Cincinnati San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles Boston Barr Cleveland Harrison Baltimore Grimsley Milwaukee Colborn Detroit Ruhle Texas Jenkins Minnesota Goltz California Figueroa Oakland Bahnsen Chicago Jefferson Kansas City Busby Pittsburgh Booker Burris Tate Stone Lonborg Schueler K. Forsch Konieczny Leon Sadecki Fryman Blair B. Forsch Curtis Associated Press Philphia St Louis S.francisco Lenee

Major League Leaders in American and National League Batting and Pitching

Baseball leaders listed include American League batting averages led by Carew and Hargrove with top marks and runs, RBIs, hits and power hitters like Bonds. Pitching leaders show Kaat and Palmer, Blue with wins and ERAs. National League batters top in batting, runs, RBIs, and hits with Bench and Luzinski high scorers, plus key stolen bases and strikeout leaders like Messersmith and Seaver.

Associated Press Carew Min Hargrove Tex Munson Lynn Bsn Yastrzemski C. Washington Oak Horton Del G.scott Mil McRae Chalk Cal Rudi Orta Chi Rivers LeFlore Det Bonds R.jackson Burroughs Otis Kaat Palmer Blue Ryan Tanana Madlock Morgan Cin Cash Phi Lopes Bench Luzinski Watson Hun Garvey Rose Grubb Kessinger Gross Htn R.metzger Schmidt D.parker Pgh G.foster Cedeno Billingham Seaver Gullett Messersmith Sutton

Scarborough Downs Postpones Race Meeting

In Scarborough Maine a racing program at Scarborough Downs was halted due to handicapping concerns and an unspecified administrative delay. Local officials have not announced a new date.

Night Horse Race Results with Purses and Winners

The report lists race by race results from pacing and trotting events with winners, payouts, and a roster of placed horses and notable entrants. Notable names include Barkley Square, Maryland Mike, Red Mac, Emily's Angel, Jolly Fair, True Duane's Girl, Steady Time, Peter Tassel, Minnie Kash, Bob Bob Bobbin, and Sterling Butler among others. Attendance 3,312. Handle $147, a.

Emily's Angel Flaxy Golden Turbine Hanover Minnie Solo Golden Folly Golden Flo Duane Victoire Just Aplain Jolly Fair Jenuine Chief P.G. Prim Sel Northwood Jerome Betty Bonus Lutz Debbie Edith Exacta Scott Bret Song Chinbro Marge Big Stick Lucky A Duke Hardy Royal Jay Tree Hi Spike Peter Tassel Pine Hill Dave Wildea Trick Briarwood N. Manart Harry Dale Dodge Minnie Kash Attorney's Aide Bob Bob Bobbin Sterling Butler Ballard Road Frontana Hithe Helen Tagalong Freeman Tioga’s Mills Joe Ray

Truax retires after two-year pro run with Birmingham Vulcans

Mike Truax left tackle and linebacker from Tulane announced retirement from the World Football League citing a persistent knee injury. The 6 foot 2 inch, 217 pound veteran said he will hang up his gear after two seasons with Birmingham.

Marion Ala Mike Truax Birmingham Vulcans Truax Tulane

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