Two Dog Championship Series Underway in Seabrook
In Seabrook NH two greyhounds named Tuf Miler and Twilight Belle competed in a deadheat race at Raynham Park. Tuf Miler paid 3.00 to win per two dollars bet as President Edward J. Keelan praised the event predicting a July 11 rematch and a possible July 14 grand finale with attendants in silk hats and tails.
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Seabrook
N. H
Lovely Loris Ann Boyle
Hampton Beach
Tuf Miler
Twilight Belle
Raynham Park
Nah
Granite State
Brindle
Cactus Lonesomes
Twoj
Mac
Diane
Raynham Park International
Edward J. Keelan
New Hampshire
McLain Drops Again as Iowa Oaks Move Him to Shreveport
Denny McLain, once a Cy Young winner, is optioned from the Iowa Oaks to Shreveport in the Texas League at his own request. He posted a 1-4 record with a 7.55 ERA in nine games for Iowa, pitching 31 innings. McLain cites arm and shoulder concerns and notes he will test his form by pitching every fourth day.
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Shreveport
American Association
Denny McLain
Texas League
Denny
Iowa Oaks
McLain
Oaks
Ray Johnston
MacLain
Johnston
The
Iowa
Detroit
Cy Young
Bill McIntyre
Shreveport Times
Duane Thomas Expected To Report To Chargers
Duane Thomas is set to report to the San Diego Chargers after reaching a new contract agreement with agent Abner Haynes. Chargers executive Ron Mix said the moody running back, a No. 1 pick in 1970, is due to sign Sunday and join veterans at Irvine training camp. Thomas had clashed with Dallas management, was traded in 1971, and faced legal troubles prior to his Chargers stint.
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SAN Diego
Duane Thomas
San Diego Chargers
Ron Mix
Thomas
Abner Haynes
Moody
Haynes
Mix
Chargers
Irvine
Calif
Cowboys
West Texas State
Sandy Koufax Enters Maine Amateur Qualifying
Former Dodger star Sandy Koufax competes in the 18 hole Maine Amateur qualifying at Riverside Municipal in Portland with over 100 golfers. Koufax, living in East Holden, seeks to reach the four day tournament final as part of a field that includes Dr. Ray Lebel Ralph Noel Jr. and Dick Diversi.
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Portland
Dodger
Sandy Koufax
Maine
Riverside Municipal
Koufax
East Holden
Ray Lebel
Falmouth
Ralph Noel Jr
Auburn
Dick Diversi
Waterville
High Rats dominance fuels league wins in crowded matchup
The High Rats beat the Snakes 54 to 48 as Al Carlisle and Jim Guillory powered team play while Dennis Kunces scored 20 for the Snakes. The Half Breeds routed the Rookies 79 to 39 with double figure scores from starters. Captain Gordie Mailman led the High Rats to a 58 31 win over the Wizards with 22 points as Brian McBride led the losers. The Slow Shoes topped the Snakes 67 to 49 with Leo Cantara and Rick Fecteaukey contributors and Kunces adding 26 in a balanced scoring show.
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High Rats
Snakes
Dennis Kunces
al Carlisle
Jim Guillory
Half Breeds
Rockies
Half Breed
Wizards
Gordie Mailman
Brian McBride
Slow Shoes
Leo Cantara
Rick Fecteau
Miller Aiming To Win British Open At Troon
U S Open champion Johnny Miller arrived in Troon Scotland for the British Open with a goal to win. He warned the public values a victory over mere high finishes, noted wind challenges, and placed Trevino Nicklaus and himself among early favorites as he prepared for practice rounds at Prestwick and Troon.
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Miller
Troon
Scotland
Johnny Miller
Prestwick Airport
Lee ‘Trevino
Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
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Billy Parks
ST. John’s Hall Corner Elm & Main Sts
Biddeford
Reginald Groff
Maine Karate Association
Gillette
New England
Maremont Corp
North Street
Saco, Maine
Oakmont
Arnold Palmer
Australia
Bruce Crampton
Firth
Foxboro
Mass
Arthur May J
Steve Borras
New England Patriots
National Football League
Continental Cablevision
Saco
Cablevision
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