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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1973

Page

6

Maremont Little League Beats East Biddeford in Debut Playoff

Maremont Little League wins 8-2 over East Biddeford in their first District Four playoff, led by John Leach on the mound and Shawn Moody at the plate. Leach allowed six innings with 10 strikeouts as Maremont advances to the semifinal against Decary LL, set for West Biddeford.

Maremont Little League East Biddeford East Bideford Maremont John Leach Shawn Moody Saco Scott Simpson John Grondin Vous Ray Waterhouse Horvath Moody Joe Go Os Gm Leclair Gadbois West Biddeford

Curtis Tosses Third Shutout For Red Sox

Red Sox lefty John Curtis blanked the Minnesota Twins 5-0 for his third shutout this season, allowing five hits and fanning seven. Tommy Harper and Carlton Fisk hit solo homers, Curtiss’ teammates supported with timely two-out hits as Boston stayed two games behind the AL East pace.

Boston John Curtis Red Sox Curtis Minnesota Twins Twins Danny Walton Danny Thompson Walton Larry Hisle Mario Guerrero Carl Yastrzemski Tommy Harper Carlton Fisk Harper Fisk Bert Blyleven

Aaron Drives 699th Career Home Run In Braves Loss

Henry Aaron hit his 26th homer of the season and 699th of his career as the Braves fell 6-4 to the Phillies. Bill Robinson leapt for a catch robbing Dusty Baker of a key HR, while Pirates swept Padres 5-4 and 7-0 in a doubleheader. Giants beat Cubs 5-4 as Marichal became the winningest active pitcher. Dodgers edged Cardinals 4-3 in 15 innings on Garvey’s RBI hit.

Henry Aaron Alanta Babe Ruth Philadelphia Bill Robinson Atlanta Stadium Rob Dusty Baker Phillies Braves Robinson Nson Aaron Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Montreal Houston New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Padres Rennie Stennett Mike Caldwell Jim Rooker Giants Cubs Bobby Bonds Garry Maddox Juan Marichal Marichal Dodgers Cardinals Steve Garvey Wayne Granger Los Angeles Joe Ferguson St. Luis Bernie Carbo Ken Reitz Ron Cey

Thomas to report to Redskins after personal issues resolved

Duane Thomas, amid a history of disputes with three NFL teams, will join the Washington Redskins. George Allen said Thomas can take his time in resolving personal matters in Texas as the team seeks running back depth. Bubba Smith reported to the Oakland Raiders after a trade, while Raymond Chester moved to the Colts.

Carlisle Duane Thomas National Football League Washington Redskins Texas Redskins George Allen Thomas Redskins San Diego Dallas New England Chargers Allen Larry Brown Brown Dickinson College Bubba Smith Oakland Raiders Baltimore Colts Colts Raymond Chester Smith

Janson Leads Midseason Chase in Maine Stock Car Meet

Beech Ridge Speedway hosts regular stock car program with Class A B C splits and a 20 lap novice feature. Ray Janson of Biddeford leads the Late Model Stock class after a 100 lap feature win. Wescott and Libby trade top spots in Class C and A/B standings while multiple locals contend for points.

Scarborough Beech Ridge! Speedway Maine State Stock Car Racing Association Ray Janson Biddeford Janson Cliff Wescott Westbrook Wescott Kenny Lund Windham Phil Libby Buxton Homer Drew Raymond Wally Prescott New Market N.H Dick Wolstenhulme Ralph Cusack Jim Brown Pete Peterson Portland Cal Varney Bob Libby Roger Bertrand Kittery Ray Leach Arundel Oudt Wescott Dwight Shepard Bruce Elder Charlie Small Yarmouth Jim McClure al Roberts Mel Frank Mal Graffami Saco Art Jones Dave Soriano South Portland James Perry Phil Hersey Bruce Collins Frank Collins West

Standings Saturdays games mix in Major League baseball showdowns

San Diego at Pittsburgh Briles 8 8 San Francisco at Chicago Barr 7 9 Philadelphia at Atlanta Brett 8 3 Los Angeles at St Louis Sutton 12 5 Montreal at Cincinnati Renko 9 5 New York at Houston Koosman 7 9 Houston Forsh 8 8 A L East results New York Baltimore Boston Detroit Cleveland Oakland Kansas City California Minnesota Chicago Texas standings note New York 56 64 Should be cleaned from OCR but key teams and records shown

New York Si Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox Cootea Red Sox Minnesota Twins John Curtis California Baltimore Kansas Milwaukee Texas Detroit Oakland Cleveland San Diego Arlin Briles San Francisco Barr Chicago Pappas Philadelphia Brett Atlanta Schueler Los Angeles Sutton St. Louis Gibson Montreal Renko Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Houston W. L. Pet G.B Boston West Oakland Kansas City Minnesota SU OS Botson Bahnsen Petarses Woodson Pattin Wilcox Lolich Clyde McNally Wright Pet Pittsbur Monotrea Ab West Los Angeles San Me York

Yastrzemski Exits All-Star Tilt. Spencer Replaces Him

Boston first baseman Carl Yastrzemski is withdrawn from the American League All-Star roster due to a wrist injury. The AL replaces him with Jim Spencer of Texas Rangers. Yastrzemski advised to skip Tuesday's game in Kansas City to avoid aggravation. Also notes Keens added to the AL squad despite the injury and a Rockingham Park race result from Salem New Hampshire.

Boston Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Jim Spencer Teen Rangers Red Sox Kansas City Ke Eens

Major League Leaders National League Batting and More

National League batting leaders include Mota of Los Angeles hitting .348 across 175 at bats. Stargell of Pittsburgh and Bench of Cincinnati tie for 70 RBIs. Rose and Wat son share 122 hits for Cincinnati and Houston respectively.

Associated Press National League Mota Watson Htn Stargell Pgh Bench Cin Evans Adl Rose W.davis Cardenal Chi Staub Metzger Matthews H. Aaron Atl Evans Atl Morgan Cedeno Parker Brett Phi Seaver Blomberg W.horton Det Mayberry R.jackson Oak D.may Mil Murcer Carew Min Braun Wa Chi D.allen

Scarborough Downs Race Card Entries and Odds

Entries list for Scarborough Downs with post times 7:30 and pace races from first to eleventh. Notable horses include Singing Gene, Manor Way, Olympic Dream, Attorneys Ride, Frosty McCoy, Melvin Hanover, Queens Ravenel, Marilyns Pluff, and Yankee Time with various drivers and odds across ten races.

Scarborough Downs Gene A. Langille Ritzy Bill P. Blood Lou Bob Marcon Mars J. C. Smith Natchas Creed R. Alguire Pineland Camden Harvester Gorgone Sir Philip Pick H. Colen Irish Kent L. Fitch Misty Rock H. Dufresni Rumble J. Gerry Manor Way F. Edmunds Betty Sez Ro. Andersen Eolas Deb A. Dufresne Jr Our Little Wonder R. Call — Brewer Apostolakes Billford R. Nadeau Lil Buck Glen Nevis H. Mitchell Watta Olympic Dream H. Mit Sweet Maid R. Call Quick Violet G. Delete Hal Wil J. Watson Sour Pass Maria D. Gra Sandybrook Val R. Truitt Hail Storm Boy F. R. Sm Attorneys Ride W. Colby Bold Adios Jo. Bartus Merrie Pace F. Quintal Joe Butler Jerry Mahoney D. Ginn Sir Eric Nella Naut Frosty McCoy D. Watson Betting Cosmo A. Langill Ballard Road D. Gray Miss Blackguard Barrister Bill G. Corey Julie Monaka Honey Sparkle D. Richards Melvin Hanover Marcon Nero T. Olmstead Blaze Painter Napoleon R. Vaillancourt Miss Carol A Consolata Joe R. Doher Queens Ravenel Lord Belmont J. Smallwood Carousel Folly P. Goodell Shane Hanover T. Omste Big Marvel D. Patchel Buddy Ben Docron N Wilder Marilyns Pluff E. Nason F B Time F. Bourque Chet Flyer R. Maguire Wildea Knight R. Barth Homestead Squaw Rds Pretty Kitty Vernon Lobell Jo. Bart Longfellow C. B. Smith

Race results highlight crowd and wagering totals

Harness numbers show ten races with payouts and times. Top Ruth and Johnny Gallon lead multiple events. Exacta and Daily Double payouts listed. Attendance 2,766 and handle $122,550 reported.

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