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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1975
Page
10
In Scarborough Maine Scarborough Downs hosts a handicapped race card featuring Scarborough Sal as the named horse. Runners race on the dirt track under the standard wagering format with odds posted near race time. Spectators are invited to view the afternoon program and enjoy wagering options.
East Biddeford beat Kittery 5-1 in a District Four quarter final at Kittery Little League Field. Marc Lessard threw well as East Biddeford collected nine hits aided by two insurance runs in the sixth. Kittery led 1 0 after Jim Jennings scored in the second but East Biddeford climbed ahead in the third and added two more in the fifth and sixth. East Biddeford advances to face Saco in the semifinal Monday at Decary Little League Field.
Todd Ball walked and advanced on a wild pitch as East Biddeford defeated Kittery 18-6 in six innings. Lessard allowed two walks and struck out eight over six, while Rob Paisley started a double play on a misplay by Ball. Frank Dennett singled in the fourth but was thrown out attempting to steal. The District Tournament resumes with Decary Little League facing Maremont Little League at Maremont Field.
Night racing yielded ten races with pace, trotting, and exacta bets. Notable winners include Duane, Gay Lyss, Moonlight John, Rocky's Valentine, Dan Hallbrook, Double Shift, Pretty Lisa, Pasta, Top Rhythm, and Lyss Reveenah. Times range from 2:07.2 to 2:13 with Daily Doubles and Exacta payouts listed. handle reported at $81,294.
A threatened horsemen's strike at Scarborough Downs was averted as Scarborough Fair Inc Maine Raceways Inc and the Maine Harnessmen's Association reached a new contract. Terms were not disclosed but the agreement ends fears of cancellations and aims to harmonize the state’s standard bred racing future.
A Minneapolis jury failed to reach a verdict after seven hours of deliberations in the case of Boston Bruins defenseman David Forbes charged with aggravated assault for an attack on Minnesota North Stars' Henry Boucha on January 4. The trial, entering its ninth day, marks a historic moment as Forbes would be the first pro athlete to face criminal charges for actions in a sports contest. Jurors planned to resume deliberations at 8:30 a.m. CDT after closing arguments and jury instructions from Judge Rolf Fosseen.
Wintu Indian Carl Red Curl shot a five under par 66 to lead the Pleasant Valley Golf Classic after the first round at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Teammate Verran Miller Barber carded 67 in second, with Lee Elder Chuck Courtney and Eddie Pearce at 68.
New York star Joe Namath announced a 2 million eight year cosmetics contract that could rise to 5 million over 20 years. Namath said it allowed him to stay in football for two more years and avoided criticizing Pete Rozelle over the Bachelors III episode. He stated he would not play for any team besides the New York Jets.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Saco Police Department will meet the Old Orchard Beach Police Department in a charity softball game at the Little League Field on Sunday at 7 30 p m.
The Indians sit atop the Biddeford Parks and Recreation Senior league after week one with a 3-0 record. Results show Kings 72 Rams 67, Indians 65 Beavers 63, Indians 63 Rams 37, Kings forfeited to Suns, Beavers 55 Rams 36, and Indians 66 Suns 63. Standings list Indians 3-0, Kings 1-1, Suns 1-1, Beavers 1-1, Rams 0-3.
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