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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1972

Page

7

Down East Bike Race winner rises from tough training

Greenfield Mass rider Bill Farrell won the 60 mile Down East race in 2 hours 18 minutes 31 seconds by one second over mentor Larry Poulin of Vermont. Intermediates winner Farrell shared the top time with Poulin with Haynes and Gamble close behind. The event benefited Camp Waban, faced low turnout from Kennebunks residents, and drew 28 entrants.

Cecil B. Munson Kennebunk Bill Farrell Farrell Greenfield Mass Larry Poulin Putney Win Hayes Richard _ a Vt Cle Club Bass Ilton Maine Emba Johnson State College Johnson Lake Placid N.Y Japan Camp Waban Sprinvale Kennebunks York County Waban Winfield Hayes Kirk Neidner Mel Morrison George Gamble The Penobscot Wheelmen

Robinson Delivers Game Winning Hit for Orioles

In Arlington, Brooks Robinson lined a tie breaking single in the 15th inning driving in Bobby Grich who doubled as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 2-1. Doyle Alexander earned the win in relief. Al Spohrer, longtime Braves catcher, died at 74 in Plymouth New Hampshire.

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Major League Leaders From The Associated Press Summary

American League leaders include batting leader Paul Piniella with 103 hits and .328 for Kansas City, while George Brett sits among top RBI. Dennis D. Allen of Chicago leads home runs with 19, and Nolan Ryan headlines NL strikeouts with 153. Bench and Brock pace runs batted in and hits in the NL with strong showings from Stargell and Cedeno.

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Underwood Retires From NFL To Focus On Law Practice

Olen Underwood of the Denver Broncos has retired from the National Football League to devote full time to his law practice in Houston. Traded to the Broncos last season after six years as a linebacker with the Houston Oilers, he said he would play only as long as it benefited him.

FISA Farrell Europe Bob Thibodeau Kennebunk Sports Center The Kennebunks QUTS Houston Olen Underwood Denver Broncos Underwood Broncos Houston Oilers Denver

Dodgers Win On Homer By Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson homered in the 10th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1 0 victory over the New York Mets. It was Robinsons 11th homer of the season off reliever Danny Frisella. New York had taken an early lead after Willie Mays reached on a throwing error. The Dodgers tied the game in the fourth when Manny Mota singled and Robinsons foul fly error enabled Mota to advance and score on Wes Parkers base hit.

LOS Angeles Frank Robinson Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Danny Frisella New York Willie Mays Manny Mota Bill Sudakis Robinson Mota Wes Parker

Archery Instruction Planned by Biddeford Parks

The Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department will run archery sessions at Tanda Arte Park starting Tuesday from 1 30 p m to 3 00 p m with additional fun shoots at Rotary Park. Interested residents may sign up at the Recreation Department on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon July 20.

Biddeford

Red Sox Yankees Game Rescheduled to August Day Game

Boston and New York announced the April 23 game will be played as a day game on Wednesday August 2. The change shifts the schedule for both teams and confirms the venue remains Boston.

Boston Boston Red Sox New York Yankees

Massachusetts Feature Pace at Bay State Raceway

Tecodolite ts won the feature one mile pace at Bay State Raceway on Tuesday night earning a $2,500 purse with a 2:03 15 time.

Mass Bay State Raceway

Trotters And Pacers Rochester Raceway First Race Trot

A detailed list of race results from Rochester Raceway first race trot showing winners and driver names for each pacing event. Includes multiple horses per heat with drivers such as M Beckwith S Hamilton W Colby and others across nine races with purse amounts noted.

Rochester Raceway the Logger M. Beckwith Anthony Frisco S. Hamilton Jersey Red W. Colby Sienna Silk C. Bennett Waunkus Dares - Candy Sorin Carlisle Ani Ring A. ‘Davin Bed Reddick Marshall Mills C. Reinsborough Jon Jet Lemrod R. Wright Louie D H. Coleman P. Blood G. Corey R. Foster Sumatra Sameee R. Wing Jr Fine Print D. Richards Novasco el. Tracy Belle Melody R. Smith Tobasco Willie R. Gossom Mountain Danny Boy H.coleman Paulene R.W. Watson Alex T G. Reed F. Woodbury Dad’s Hobby A. Sears Scooter Long T. Harris Fanny Dares Jaffe R. Rose Napoleon Brandy Scottie T Rice Is Nice

Race results and payouts from a dog racing card

The page lists multiple race results with placings and times, including Daily Double paid 185.40 and Quiniela 3 and 4 paid 13.00. Notable finishes include Jack Sultan 28.20 in the first pace, Red Bowen 12.80 in the third, and Scooter Lee 3.60 in the eighth with times shown for each event.

Jack Sultan Bevan Girl Jeff Success Ace Werthego Alix Red Bowen Missile Mite Speedy Pride Quintela Cape Pine Flotor Adios Tomorrow Kenny Vale Waynewood Starr Sota Miss Main Quiniela Red Flanagan Sir Philip Pick Mountain Glen Scooter Lee Local Hanover Roylene

Rochambeau Club Announces Summer Hockey Schedule

Rochambeau Club in Biddeford and Westbrook fields pee wee teams at Riverside Ice Arena. Games run Friday nights and Sundays with July 14 start and matchups including Portland, Berube, Brunswick, Holy Family, Value House, Westbrook, Rochambeau, and others through August with times like 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.

Rochambeau Biddeford Westbrook Pee Wee Riverside Ted Portland Berube Holy Family Value House Brunswick My Vaney Mettiroone

Hayes Claiming He Is A Free Agent

The Baltimore Bullets obtained a temporary restraining order to bar Elvin Hayes from negotiating with other pro teams. Judge Allan Hannary set a July 27 hearing after the Bullets posted a $50,000 bond. Hayes, traded from the Houston Rockets in June for Jack Marin and a fifth round pick, says he is a free agent and can negotiate with any team.

Houston Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association Elvin Hayes U.S. District Court Allan B. Hannary Bullets Hayes Houston Rockets Jack Marin University of Houston

Hunt Ties ML Mark Hit By Pitch Seeks All Time Record

Ron Hunt of Montreal tied the major league mark for being hit by pitches after a 192nd career HBP as San Francisco pitcher Ron Tyant hit him in the back. Hunt has 15 HBPs this season and shares the record with Minnie Minoso. Manuel Orantes extended his lead in the Commercial Union Grand Prix tennis standings to 380 points after last week's Swedish Championships victory. Stan Smith sits third with 287 points.

Mark San Francisco Ron Hunt Montreal Hunt Ron Tyant Minnie Minoso Boston Manuel Orantes Spain Orantes Ile’ Nastase Romania Stan Smith Sea Pines S.C

Phil Hudson Seeks 20th Straight Victory in Portland

Seven bout boxing card at Portland Exposition Building features Phil Hudson aiming for his 20th consecutive win. Main 10 round bout pits Hudson against Ahmet Tasci of Istanbul who previously floored the Portland star. Also on the undercard are Tommy Butts vs Jerry Tram and other clashes, with amateur bouts to close.

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Suffolk Downs Reports Massachusetts Share Of Race Meet Winnings

Suffolk Downs reports Massachusetts received 5.7469 million dollars as its share of the mutual handle from the 79 day meet. The total mutual handle reached 59.370 million dollars, yielding a daily average of 751,521 dollars, down 22.3 percent from last year.

Suffolk Downs Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Pet You Want May Be Listed in Section 47 of Want Ads

A newspaper feature reveals pets available under Section 47 of the Want Ads. Listings show dogs cats and other companions with brief details, prices, and contact cues for prospective buyers. The section aims to connect readers with suitable pets and local sellers.

Street Hockey Leads To Narrow Biddeford Victory

Biddeford Wildcats edge Biddeford Bombers 2 1 with goals by Al Nolette in the first and final minutes. Goalie Milton Mouzas and Rusty Gagne anchor defense as John Martel and Steve Herrick key the win. Second half starts July 25. signup for 14 and under players at Emery school playground Thursday at 10 a.m.

Biddeford Wildcats Biddeford Bombers Bombers Danny Provencher Wildcats Milton Mouzas Rusty Gagne John Martel Steve Herrick al Nolette Emery School

US Davis Cup Team Favored Against Chile in Final

The United States, led by Wimbledon champion Stan Smith and 21-year-old Erik Van Dillen, prepares for the American Zone final in Santiago, with two-time singles competitor Harold Solomon and others training. Chilean veteran Jaime Pinto, 32, is set for No. 1 singles, facing Smith, while Pinto eyes a slower court to counter Smith’s serve and volley.

Santiago Chile United States Stan Smith Erik van Dillen U.S Tom Gorman Brian Gottfried Stade Francais Country Club Harold Solomon Edward Dibbs Dennis Ralston Jaime Pinto Jaime Fillol Patricio Cornejo Pinto Smith

Celebrating A Big Event Use Section 6A in Personal Notices

A reader invites sharing good news in the community by using Section 6A for personal notices. Submit brief messages about engagements, weddings, births, anniversaries, and other happy milestones to appear in upcoming editions.

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Down East Sanford Janet Schunemann Peabody, Mass Orioles Arlington Brooks Robinson Bobby Grich Baltimore Orioles Texas Rangers Grich Casey Cox Ranger Oriole Doyle Alexander Baltimore Don Buford Johnny Oates Boog Powell Frank Howard Powell Mark Belanger Texas Rich Hand Terry Crowley Dick Billings Howard McNally Joe Lovitto Associated. Press Dodgers Homer Jimmie Bond R. Wing Jr Blaze Blackguard Ri. Me Danie R. Pace Ace Pace Tot Botan R. Ponziani Harrier R. Vedeler Low Street Tony B A. Davignon Jean’s Faith S. Farrell Showell Flash L. Fitcher P’s Betsie F. Woodry Black Titan R. Dagan Jerry Vaughan Brockton Mike Brown Nassau Bahamas Tony Malove Charley Kittredge Bobby Lowell Sand Hand Red George Butts Arthur Roberts Lowell Legtrolux Boots Alfred ST. Biddeford Feinberg Long Pond Cornish Limerick C. J. Williams P. C. Raymond TIRE Portland, ME
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