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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1972

Page

6

Jackson spoils Pattin no hit bid in ninth inning

Reggie Jackson lined a one out single in the ninth to break Marty Pattin’s no hitter as the Red Sox beat the A’s 4-0. Pattin threw 117 pitches with seven strikeouts and three walks, while Carlton Fisk drove in two runs with his 11th homer. Sal Bando left with a head injury after being hit by a Pattin pitch.

Marty Pattin Oakland Reggie Jackson Oakland A’s Boston Red Sox Jackson Doug Griffin Pattin Jack Win Pattin Rudi Campaneris Juan Beniquez Joel Horlen Darold Knowles Carlton Fisk Beniquez Dick Williams A’s Horlen Sal Bando Dave Hamilton John Curtis Rbis Reds Chicago Billy Williams Houston Cubs Williams Rick Monday Joe Pepitone Astros Jim Wynn

Nicklaus Favored to Win British Open at Muirfield

Jack Nicklaus entered the 101st British Open at Muirfield as the overwhelming favorite to complete the Grand Slam, needing the title to join his Masters and U.S. Open wins. Trevino eyed a strong challenge, with bookies listing Nicklaus at 9-4 and Trevino at 6-1 as players prepared for the windy links southeast of Edinburgh.

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The Open Birthplace and Early Golf Rules

A fragment notes Scotland as golf’s birthplace near Edinburgh at Muirfield. It recalls the first 1744 formation of the Company of Edinburgh Golfers, early rules, and the growth of the sport into major championships and large crowds.

Mairfield Scotland United States Scott Edinburgh Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Company Muirfield

Public Ice Skating Event for Youths in Portland

The Biddeford Hockey Association hosts a youth ice skating session at River Side Ice Arena in Portland. Youth 18 and under can sign up at the St. Louis Field Building Thursday evening from 6 to 7, with a $1 fee per participant. Parents should assist with transport. The group departs St. Louis Field Saturday at 5:30 PM.

Biddeford Hockey Association River Side Portland St. Louis Thursdavening St. Louis Feild

Major League Leaders Baseball Statistics Snapshot

MLB leaders in batting and pitching including Scheinblum and Piniella of KC with .329 and .319, runs by Harper and Rudi at 49, RBIs led by D Allen and Mayberry, hits by Piniella and Rudi, and pitching figures for Kaat and Odom. NL leaders feature Cepdeno and Cedeno batting, Morgan scoring, Bench RBIs, Bonds and Williams hits, and Nolan and Seaver in pitching.

Scheinblum Piniella Harper Ben Rudi Oak D.allen Chi Mayberry R.oliver Cal Patek Fisk Bsn Blair Bal Cash Det D.nelson Tex P.kelly Campaneris Kaat Min Odom N.ryan Lolich Cedeno Hin Mota Morgan Cin Bonds Bench Kingman Brock Williams Sanguillen Pgh Nolan Codie Phiarston Seaver

Teenager injured after car strikes in suburban Baltimore

A youngster named Terry was cited by a car in front of his suburban Baltimore home. He was admitted to Union Memorial Hospital for precautionary observation for possible head injury and treatment of a leg fracture.

Ater Kansas City Terry Baltimore Union Memorial Hospital

Downs At A Glance Horse Races Result List

A multi race card lists rivals and purses across seven to nine races. Notable entries include Miss Bicentinal Lola G Donna's Prospect Amber Sari Orleans Girl Star's Pussy Cat Tale Teller Gwens Trilla Miss Jaksen in the first two races and Evas Fiesta Miss Keep Trying Cash Handler Huddy May Fair Benton Knox Knows Still Charge Dom's Dottyjet Take Possession in the early races. Race names show six furlong and one mile events with titles like Judson S Perfect Scholar Miss Race Kings Kettle Booth Bay Bazaar Star Bum Biter Halandri Tombaci Sno Foolin My Boy Louie and Colleoni Red among others.

Miss Bicentinal Marshmar Lola G Saint Donna’s Prospect Parke Amber Sari Briggs Orleans Girl Thompson Star’s Pussy Cat Tale Teller Cooper Gwens Trilla Savage Miss Jaksen Vorpahl Evas Fiesta Sainz Miss Keep Trying Temes Cash Handler Huddy May Cessarini Fair Benton Knox Knows Tedrick Still Miller Dom Gaffney Cash Rodriguez Yam Music Mountain Cabin Marshman Knowles Risky Parker Wise Tenacious Gasco Astron Judson S McNerney Perfect Scholar Volp Miss Race Stewart Kings Kettle Sage Chief Rodrigues le Demon Parent Helio Road Booth Bay Split Bat King Amber Petarex Crispin Melba Bazaar Star Bum Biter Halandri Tombaci Sno Foolin Frotuna Fairy Time Sune Is Aw Nun My Boy Louie Colleoni Red Perserverance Ab’s Demon Ri Baribault Blame

Baseball Standings and Results From Wednesday's Games

The Associated Press reports East and West division standings with teams Pittsburgh New York Chicago St Louis Montreal Philadelphia and Cincinnati and scores from Wednesday games including San Francisco New York Houston Chicago and Montreal matchups plus clashes involving Atlanta St Louis Kansas City Texas and Milwaukee with several 10 inning and extra frame results.

Associated Press W. L. Pet. G.B Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia West Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Cincinnati McDowell Matlack Houston Cone Chiago Reuschel John Athiladelphia Selma Sango Caldwell Corkins Stoneman Pitts Walker Simpson Schueler St.ouis Gibson

Patriots Sign Five Free Agents in Major Offseason Moves

New England Patriots announce five free agent signings including punter Scott Lougheed from Purdue linebacker Ted Moody from Dartmouth defensive tackle Bo Renfrow kicker Joe Spicko from Pittsburgh and guard Bob Young from Delaware. The signings bring total free agents to thirty as training camp opens at UMass Amherst.

Foxboro Mass New England Patriots Scott Lougheed Purdue Ted Moody Dartmouth Bo Renfrow Joe Spicko Pittsburgh Bob Young Delaware Patriots Theniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Yankees Smash Angels In High Scoring Third Inning

The Yankees exploded for runs in the third to overpower the Angels 9 to 0 as Fritz Peterson worked nine innings to improve to 18 10. New York bunched six hits in the big inning and added two more in the sixth. Leo Cardenas drove in a run in the fifth and homered in the sixth to cap the scoring.

Anaheim Felipe Alou Ron Swoboda Goe Yankees Eenlaels Fritz Peterson New York Loserer Baby Tae Horses Clarke Sage Tuns Leo Cardenas

Braves win in 15th on wild pitch over Cardinals

Gil Garrido scored the deciding run on Lowell Palmer's wild pitch in the 15th, giving Atlanta a 5 4 victory over St. Louis. Garrido started the frame with a single, advanced on Palmer's wild toss, and scored after a walk to Es Es. Henry Aaron hit his 19th of the season in the earlier surge, as Atlanta built a lead before the late drama.

ST. Louis Gil Garrido Lowell Palmer Atlanta Braves St. Louis Cardinals Louis Garrido Palmer George Stone Mike Lum Hawkes Bry Cardinals Brock Braves Marty Perez Atlanta Henry Aaron Earl Williams Ted Sizemore Hank Aaron Cardinals Lou Brock Scorin Mets John Milner Bud Harrelson New York Sancisco Milner Chris Speier Giants Red Milner Dafy Dyer Speier Dyer Ron Bryant Steve Carlton Philadelphia Los Angeles Carlton

Patience Pays Off In Extra Innings Baseball Night

Expos beat San Diego 6 5 in 12 innings then Montreal won 5 4 in 15 against St Louis. Braves tie with 15th inning run. Giants beat Phillies 6 1. Carlton and Reed ride strong pitching as the league sees late drama in multiple games.

Julie Greene Takes Lead In Women's Golf

Defending champion Julie Greene holds a one stroke edge after the first round of the 54-hole New England Women's Golf Association championship in Manchester New Hampshire. Debra McCulloch Pat O'Brien Jeanne-Marie Bo and Joanne Goodall all posted 78 while Dolan and Bradley shot 79.

Manchester N.H Julie Greene Debra McCulloch Pat O’brien Jeanne-Marie Bo Joanne Goodall Miss Greene Miss Ian Hatherly Mass CIA Dolan Pat Bradley

English skipper wins British Steel in 26 days in Newport race

Brian Cooke of England sails the 59 foot ketch British Steel to finish in less than 26 days at Bren ton Reef Light Tower Newport Rhode Island. He is the first Englishman to complete this year's race. Jean Marie of France finishes the 3000 mile crossing in the 52 foot lap 33. The old record 26 days was set in 1968 by Geoffrey Williams in Sir Thomas Lipton. Over 40 boats remain headed toward the finish.

Newport Brian Cooke England Cooke Brenton Reef London Observer Jean- Marie Alan Colas Jeannes Terlain Geoffrey Williams Thomas Lipton

Bulls Seek Home Court as Trade Talks Surge in NBA

Chicago Bulls lack a lease for next season while bid talks heat up. Marvin Fishman’s Milwaukee Chicago group seeks to buy the Bulls. board rejection hinges on stadium lease. Celtics pass to Robert Schmertz as sole owner with plans to keep team in Boston and retain Al Auerbach.

NEW York Chicago Bulls Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Bulls Cie Chicago League Board of Governors Nineman Group Milwaukee Marvin L. Fishman Fishman Group Elmer Rich NBA Walter Kennedy Fishman Thut Wirtz Wirtz Celtics Robert Schmertz Lakewood N.J Walter Lou Pieri Schmertz New England Whalers New World Hockey Association Boston Red” Auerbach

Chiefs safety John ny Robinson to retire after 12 seasons

Liberty Missouri AP reports Kansas City Chiefs veteran safety John ny Robinson planned a 11:30 a m news conference at William Jewell College to announce his retirement from professional football. Age and a recent injury influenced the decision after 12 NFL seasons with the Chiefs and Dallas Texans.

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Petrocelli Plans Minor Eye Surgery During All Star Break

Oakland AP: Boston Red Sox shortstop Rico Petrocelli says he will undergo minor eye surgery during the All Star break. He reports eye trouble but expects no loss of playing time. doctors found a problem with one eye but anticipate a quick recovery.

Oakland Rico Petrocelli Boston Red Sox Petrocelli

Montembeau Edges Marcotte In Weekly Bowling Feature

Ray Montembeau wins a weekly benliceseine at the 20th Ce Lanes, edging Marcotte in a 7-10 bonus shot to claim top honors. Other scores include Agreste 629 and Dusseault 616 as the field totals wrap up at 7:30 p.m.

Ray Montembeau Tne Bob Marcotte Peider Ceenne J. Agreste S. Ledoux O. Dusseault C. Green Paul Paul

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