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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1972

Page

7

Horse Racing card at Scarborough Downs signals tight, even card

A detailed at a glance listing for Scarborough Downs race program shows seven races with 5 furlong to 6 furlong sprints, purses around 1000 dollars, and entries including many named horses and jockeys such as Nite Reighn, Spotted Clown, Mail Away, Count Swerve, War Beacon, One Last Bid, Southern Yam, Milk Check, Ridge, and High Now. The mix includes runners like Uncle Links, Bell of Marshamn, and King O The Market with jockeys Parker Saint Cooper Miller and others noted.

Scarborough Downs Never Will Panel Andy Savage Tale Teller Nite Reighn Briggs Spotted Clown McNerney Boanji Saint Miss Shrimp Peel Parke Settle Mr. PH. Wowie Flossie Parker Joe Hancock Saint G. Colfax Lark Smith Facetiae Cooper Mail Away Count Swerve War Beacon Mark C Parzaile Andy's Bsa le Uncle Links

Race results and notable sports notes from daily racing card

Detailed results from nine races show winners with payoffs and times, plus scratches and participants. Notable mentions include former Yankee pitcher Whitey Ford eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame voting and golfer Ron Lete winning the 1962 Cala J Open by five strokes, along with a 1963 Waterloo, Iowa listing.

Whitey Ford Baseball Hall of Fame Baseball Writers’ Association

Marathon Bicycle Race Goes To Post Saturday

The First Annual Down East Bike Race from Kennebunk to Biddeford and back covers 60 miles across Route 1 and coastal towns with juniors intermediates and seniors racing for Camp Waban funds. About 65 riders expected from clubs statewide. registration closes Friday at 5 p.m. at the Kennebunk Sports Center. The event will feature police traffic control in the early stages and three class winners. First, second, and third place trophies awarded.

Kennebunk Bob Thibodeau Waban Springvale Eau Kennebunk Police Department Alfred Biddeford West Street Cape Porpoise Kennebunkport Dock Square Kennebunk Lower Village the Landing Summer Street

Tennis For All Races Spreads On New York Courts

In New York, tennis fans describe a shift as the sport reaches urban youth across races. Eric Werner, director of the New York Junior Tennis League, coaches a multiethnic group at Central Park courts, stressing technique and enthusiasm over tradition. The scene highlights inclusion and rapid growth beyond white country club roots.

New York Althea Gibson Eric Werner Central Park Werner Sheridan G. Snyder Raymonds da Girado Conn Los Angeles Lakers Culmi

Tennis outreach sparks kids at east side center

The NJTL program led by director and coachs taught area youths tennis at a city center. Players like Girado and Werner recalled learning from pros Ashe Pasarell and others, with mentors stressing inclusivity and healthy competition.

Girado East Side

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