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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1972

Page

6

Perry Digs Greasy Kid Stuff In Four-Hitter

Cleveland pitcher Gaylord Perry sparkled with a four hit gem for his 14th win of the season as Chicago manager Chuck Tanner protested on the field. The night featured several AL results and weekly talk of Perry's secret sticky substance amid the league’s scrutiny.

Associated Press Chicago Chuck Tanner Gaylord Perry Cleveland Indians SR Po Perry White Sox Tanner Kansas City Baltimore Detroit Texas Minnesota Milwaukee California New York Yankees Boston Oakland

Phillies Tap Owens as New Manager in Split

Paul Owens debuts as Phillies field manager guiding a doubleheader split with the Mets. Willie Montanez drives in five in the nightcap as Woody Fryman wins with a six hitter. The Padres lose two players to hospital after injuries in the opening frames.

Erasers Philadelphia Paul Owens Owens Chesi Angelosing Phillies Sanco New York Montreal San Diego Kess Themet Greg Luzinski RBI Willie Davis Wes Parker Bill Buckner Joney Phila Illie Montanez Mets San Francisco Pitts Dave Rader Willie McCovey Giants Chris Speier Jim Fregosi Ken Singleton Mike Jorgensen Padres Fred Kendall Ron Fairly Leron Lee Xrays Nate Colbert

Trevino recalls decisive shot that launched his career

Lee Trevino describes a 1967 US Open second round at DAC Country Club Dallas where a fierce drive through 30 foot trees and over a 255 yard gap led to an eagle and his qualification by one stroke. He later rose to fame after winning the US Open at Rochester. A second brief item notes Tish Beau Jaynes of Lowell signing to fight Danny Sennett of Waltham for an England weight boxing title July 24 at IBEW Hall.

Associated Press Leeee Dac Country Club Dallas Tusrel Odessa Eagle Trevino Rochester N.Y Waltham, Mass Tish Beau Jaynes Lowell Totey England Danny Sennett Waltham Jaynes Senett

Bobby Wines Playing Days Nearing End with Expos

Bobby Wine, 33, has been released by the Montreal Expos ending his brief stint as a player after being an alternate choice from Philadelphia in the expansion draft. He batted .222 in limited action and may pursue coaching if available.

Bobby Wine Montreal Montreal Expos Ine Expos Phillies Lar Jackson Cor Phils

Baseball Scores and Schedules From National and American Leagues

AP reports scattered MLB results with Montreal San Diego San Francisco New York Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston Chicago Atlanta St Louis Pittsburgh games noted. Standings show Detroit Baltimore Boston New York Cleveland Milwaukee Oakland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Texas California with recent results and upcoming matchups listed.

San Francisco New York Mets Montreal San Diego Los Angeles Philadelphia Phillies Mickey Ron New York San Die Airey Torrez Bryant iNew Koosman Suttonte Carlton Houston Forsch Roberts Chicago Hooton Hands Atlanta Metro St. Louis Von Pitt Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore Bost Cleveland Milwaukee Oakland Minnesota Kansas City California Texas Timmerman Bahnsen Lamb Drago Palmer Boston W. L. Pet. G Pitts Po Angeles

Boston Wins On Petrocelli Homer In A's Loss

Rico Petrocelli hit his 13th home run of the season as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland A's 4 2. Len Yastrzemski and Dick Miller delivered key late runs while Lynn McGlothen improved to 2 1. Holtzman took the loss for Oakland as Boston extended its surge in the American League East.

Stanhouse Norm Cash Jim Northrup Tigers Don Mincher Hal King Rangers Mike Cuellar Orioles Richie Scheinblum Lou Piniella Royals Bob Darwin Minnesota Milwaukee Jim Perry Dave LaRoche Brewers Clyde Wright Ken McMullen Ken Berry Angels Yanks Rico Petrocelli Dick Miller Red Sox A’s White Sox Oakland Rico Pet Boston Red Sox Oakland A’s Ken Yastrzemski Len Feneens Miller Lynn McGlothen Holtzman Chicago Luis ‘Tant McGlothen Boston San Diego Padres New York Mets Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Martyn Pattin Boston Tonight Joe Horlen Horlen

Downs At A Glance Race Results Summary

Race results from a racing card with multiple races. Winners include Peacefilly, Yankee Whaler, Donnas Son, Fearless Freddy, Apple, and Linny Boob with times from 1:02.4 to 1:16.4 and payoffs listed for exacta and perfecta. Scratches noted for Nail Away and Kentucky Greek.

Peacefilly Peewee Keewee Yankee Whaler Luke’s Regal Handy Pam North Breeze Battle Armor Gem Nail Donnas Son Texas Maverick Deborah Gale Fearless Freddy Shot’s Happy Morris Mountainside Lady Boetlee Sonic Beau King’s Quinela Echo Mountain Playboy’s Dream Motor Gal Geo. Featherston County Royal Apple Act Linny Boob Also-Gay Tarry River Chic Fleet Holiday Combustion’s Maid Patanaud Perfecta

Major League Leaders BATTING AND PITCHING STANDINGS

A fragmented stat list shows leaders in batting and pitching categories. Notable names include Piniella and Rudi among batting leaders, D Allen and Cash in home runs, Nelson and Kelly in stolen bases, and Nolan, Blass, Seaver among pitching leaders with win loss records and ERAs.

Associated Press Eae KC Piniela Rudi Oak Ds D.allen Chi A Chi Ma Ro Rik Boh Piniella Nik Bsn Allen Chi Cash Det D.nelson Tex P.kelly Ca Oak East Oak Ea Tn Ee Ee Bate Ce Eae Cin Kingman Bonds Cedeno Htn Brock Stl San Pgh Oun Bench Cin Ai Aaron Colbert Morgan Brick Nolan Blass Pgh One Seaver, NY

Voting leads and balloting standings across major leagues

Kessinger and Morgan top the voting with 497,193 and 471,349 votes as balloting progresses. Glenn Beckett trails the Cubs, Willie McCovey leads the Giants, and Torre leads with 812,185 votes for runner up. Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell pace the Pirates outfield as Jebene Bench lags. In Lincoln, Vindic tem overtakes Fleet Arm to win the Bristol Purse by a half length at Lincoln Downs before 6,43 fans.

Kessinger Morgan Bud Harrelson Mets Star Glenn Beckett Cubs May Willie McCovey Giants Torre Ron San Reds Jebeny Nis Lincon B.1 Vindictem Fleet Arm Bristol Lincoln Downs

A’s suffer losses in 4-2 defeat to Red Sox

Oakland fell 4-2 to Boston as injuries hit hard. Orlando Cepeda undergoing knee surgery likely out for season. Vida Blue to miss at least one start with a pulled muscle. Manager Dick Williams may call up a pitcher from Iowa. Petrocelli homered for Boston and Tiant required ninth inning relief.

Oakland Oakland A Boston Red Sox Orlando Cepeda Merritt Hospital Vida Blue Cy Young Ameriican Lea Dick Williams A’s Iowa Blue Cepeda Atlanta Braves Petrocelli Lynn McGlothen Luis Tiant

Cepeda Undergoes Knee Surgery After A's Trade

Orlando Cepeda, 34, acquired by the Oakland Athletics from Atlanta on June 29, checked into Merritt Hospital for knee surgery. The Puerto Rican slugger, 1967 NL MVP, had last year’s knee operation and had appeared mainly as a pinch hitter since the trade. He entered with four home runs and nine RBIs for Atlanta on a .208 average, amid limited playing time with Oakland.

Oakland Orlando Cepeda Oakland Athletics Atlanta Merritt Hospital Puertoco A’s Cepeda

Suffolk Downs Feature Purse Closes Card in $4000 Allowance

In a Monday card at Suffolk Downs a standout race in the $4000 allowance drew 7,068 fans as Diamond faced a stretch challenge from N. Intercede 1a. The outcome hinged on late stretch efforts and crowd reaction to the photo finish cues.

Pape Diamond Suffolk Downs

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