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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1973

Page

6

Red Sox Rally In Rain To Beat Rangers 3-1

Boston edge Texas 3-1 as Luis Tiant earns win before weather halts play after 5 1 2 innings. Dwight Evans hits his fifth homer in the second, Doug Griffin triples, and Boston stays one behind the Yankees in the AL East.

Boston Dick O'Connell Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers O'Connell Texas Red Sox Detroit Luis Aparicio Orlando Cepeda Rangers Rico Carty Jeff Burroughs Jim Spencer Dwight Evans Frank Umont Jim Mason Mason Luis Tiant Doug Griffin Rick Miller Tiant New York Yankees Whitey Herzog Eddie Kasko Teas Chicago White Sox Kasko John Curtis Chicago Bart Johnson Brewers Bill North Reggie Jackson Oakland Milwaukee George Scott Darrell Porter Fenway Park

Giants Pace Veterans in 12-0 Win Over Pirates

Willie McCovey hit career home runs 400 and 401 while Juan Marichal pitched a four-hitter for his 234th win as the Giants routed the Pirates 12-0. Garry Maddox and Ed Goodson also homered as Marichal returned from a leg injury to improve to 7-5.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Willie McCovey Juan Marichal McCovey Bob Moose Johnson Garry Maddox Ed Goodson Marichal Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals San Diego Padres

Connecticut to Host First Legal Boxing Since 1963

The New England Junior Welterweight championship is set for August 7 at Hamilton with Larry Butler of Portland Maine facing Angel Torres of Pawtucket Rhode Island in a 10 round bout. Connecticut previously outlawed boxing in 1963 and approved the bill restoring it last year.

Hartford Connecticut New England Hamilton Billy Kowalczyk Larry Butler Portland Maine Angel Torres Pawtucket R.1 Connecticut General Assembly Barbara Dunn Dunn Chico Vejar Vejar Ejar Willie Pep

Baseball Standings And Monday Schedule From The Nl

The Standings show St Louis 5 San Diego 4 in 15 innings while Los Angeles beat Chicago 9 3. Monday games include Dodgers Sutton 11 5 vs Pirates Briles 8 7 and Giants Barr 7 8 at Cardinals Gibson 8 9 plus Mets Koosman 7 8 at Braves Niekro 9 4 and Phillies Brett 8 2 at Reds Norman 6 9 Regular note: multiple games listed for Tuesday with many matchups including Los Angeles at Pittsburgh San Diego at Chicago and others.

St. Louis San Diego Los Angeles Chicago Sutton Pittsburgh Briles San Francisco Barr Gibson New York Koosman Atlanta Niekro Philadelphia Brett Cincinnati Norman Montreal Renko Houston Forsch Associated Press L. P Chicago W West Atlanta M San Francis Philadelphia Wings Montrea Pitts

Curtis All Stars Meet Old Timers in Biddeford Benefit

Gov. Curtis All Stars face Sheriff Dutremble's Old Timers in Biddeford on Wednesday July 18 at 6 p.m. at Memorial Field. Proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund. Notable players include Alan Dutremble Norm Moulton Al Martin Guy Farrell and Sheriff Dutremble.

Gov Alan Dutremble Norm Moulton al Martin Guy Farrell Sheriff Dutremble Kenneth Curtis Steven

Maremont Little League All Star Team Named

The Maremont Little League announces its All-Star roster for District Four. Players include Todd Graffam and David Petit from Funtown, Mark Moody and Shawn Moody from Maremont, and others from Percys Saco Lowell Credit Union Saco Valley Shopping Center and Zayres. The team faces East Biddeford Friday at 5 30 PM at East Biddeford Little League Field with Mark Melnnis and Ken Alley as coaches.

Maremont East Biddeford Todd Graffam David Petit Funtown Mark Moody Shawn Moody

Biddeford to Face Scarborough in All Tournament Clash

Biddeford seniors selected for All Tournament teams will face Scarborough Thursday at St Louis Alumni Field at 5 p.m. The winner advances to meet South Portland in Falmouth on July 21. First-half standings show Pepperell Trust Co 42 Devon's Pharmacy 33 and Champion Home Improvements Co 33 First National Bank 24. Note changes push July 18 and July 19 games to August 6 and 7.

Biddeford Guy Gaudelte David Hatch Guy Genest Joel Potvin Deyon's Pharmacy Marc Faucher Danny Labonte Brian Sayer John Conley Champion Home Improvements Co Marc Collette Dean Tourigny First National Bank Shawn Anton William Dineen Stephen Collette Stephen Fleurant Pepperell Trust Co Fernand Genest David Bouthot Devon’s Pharmacy Scarborough St. Louis South Portland Falmouth We Pepperell Trust Co Doyon’s Pharmacy Champion Home Improvement Co

Turk Gilbert to be honored at Maine Day at Fenway Park

The late Sylvia J. Turk Gilbert will be honored August 19 during State of Maine Day at Fenway Park. Gilbert served five terms as Augusta mayor and died December 9 after her Maine Baseball Hall of Fame induction. Her widow will present a plaque to the top Boston player as chosen by Maine writers.

Portland Sylvia J Turk Gilbert State of Maine Boston Fenway Park Augusta Maine Baseball Hall of Millionaires Evil Red Sox Kansas City Royals Maine Jimmy Fund Curtis William J. “Doc” Doherty Blaine E. Davis Scarborough Maine Hall of Lord del Bissonette Winthrop Haley

Major League Leaders By The Associated Press

The AP lists top American and National League leaders by batting average runs and home runs with Mayberry and Jackson tied for American League home runs at 20. Other leaders include Bonds Barry and Stargell in the NL and N. Ryan and Blyleven with top strikeout totals.

THE Associated Press American League Blomberg W.horton Det R.jackson Oak Mayberry Otis Mayrye KC Murcer D.may Mil D.allen Chi Braun Min Carew Coggins Bal Bumbry Briggs North Campaneris Hunter Lee Ben N.ryan Cal Blyleven Mota Unser Phi Bonds Watson Htn Bench Cin Stargell Pgh W.davis Staub Cardenal Serene Hin Matthews Evans Morgan Cedeno Brett Parker Sutton Seaver

Tri City Golf Tourney Dates Announced for September

The fifth Tri City Golf Tournament names Thomas Winston as chair, Paul Guertin treasurer, and Matt Hickey secretary. Opening round Sept 8 at Dutch Elm Golf Club, Sept 9 at Old Orchard Beach, final Sept 16 at Biddeford Saco Country Club. Ladies event Sept 9. Junior tournament for ages 14 and under.

Tri City Dutch Elm Golf Club Thomas Winston Saco Paul Guertin Biddeford Matt Hickey Old Orchard Beach Biddeford-Saco Dutch Elm

Ryan Hurls No Hitters as Angels Top Tigers 6 0

Nolan Ryan pitched his second no hitter of the year striking out 17 in a 6 0 victory over Detroit at Tiger Stadium. The California right hander credited the win to continued pitching work and had 41 411 on hand for Cap Day. Vada Pinson drove in a run with a third inning sacrifice fly and Winston Llenas Alan Gallagher added two RBI each in the eighth.

Detroit Nolan Ryan California Ryan Angels Tigers Tiger Stadium Royals Steve Busby Vada Pinson Jim Perry Winston Llenas Alan Gallagher Bob Oliver Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Kansas City Royals Oakland A’s Milwaukee Brewers Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers Twins Indians

Weiskopf Wins British Open at Troon in Record 12 Under

Tom Weiskopf captured the British Open at Troon with a 12 under par 276 to set a record-tying score for the 113 year event. He overcame initial disdain for the course, matching Arnold Palmer's Troon mark from 1962, and earned the $14,300 prize along with major endorsements and rising status in golf. Johnny Miller chased early, finishing one behind after a final-round challenge as Neil Coles and Jack Nicklaus tied for fourth.

Troon Scotland Tom Weiskopf Troon Links Weiskopf Arnold Palmer U.S Johnny Miller

Ponies Run In Rain At Green Acres Raceway

Racing despite weather is reported at Green Acres Raceway. Norman Larose’s pony qualified in 2:18 and Bucky Mitchell set a 2:05 mark for his pony. Results list multiple ponies with riders and times from 1:46 to 2:18.

Buxton Green Acres Raceway Norman Larose Bucky Mitchell Green Acres Cindy R. R. Robertson Patches J. Fickett J. Maler

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