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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1972

Page

7

Clemente shines as Pirates edge Reds in tight showdown

Roberto Clemente, off a two-week layoff, drove in tying run with a pinch one in the eighth and scored the winner on Willie Stargell’s double as Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 5 4 to tighten the NL pennant race. Carlton and Seaver each pitched well for their teams in a day of major league action.

Associated Press Roberto Clemente Cincinnati Sparky Anderson Jay Pittsburgh Clemente Willie Stargell Pirates Philadelphia Los Angeles Francisco New York Mets Houston Chicago Cubs Atlanta St. Louis Montreal San Diego Chicago White Sox Cleveland Minnesota Milwaukee Baltimore Kansas City California New York Yankees Oakland Boston Texas Detroit Bucs Reds Babe Ruth Steve Carlton Phillies Dodgers Carlton Tom Seaver Giants Ken Henderson Chris Arnolds Ron Bryant Lor Terry Crowley Roger Nelson Royals Ed Kirkpatrick Bobby Knoop Paul Schaal Steve Horley Grant Jackson Mike Hegan Bert Campaneris Campy Joe Rudi Reggie Jackson A’s White Sox Jay Johnstone Jon Carlos May Dick Allen Ed Herrmann Chicago Alex Johnson Buddy Bell Wilbur Wood Gaylord Perry Ken MccMullen Innin Andy Kosco New York Horace Clarke Yankees Angels

Trotters And Pacers Rochester Raceway Entries

Racing program from Rochester Raceway lists first race trot at 7 45 pm with multiple entries across six pacing and trotting events including notable horses such as Aaron Boy Thor Farmers Bonnie Pompano Valentine and Pieke listed along with jockeys and order positions for each race

Rochester Raceway Aaron Boy Thor J.B. Wheeler Farmers Bonnie R. Caverly Pompano Valentine Tre Loric Fleming T. Olmstead Royal Eater J. Ri J. Samedscs Legal Indian W. Fisher Ountain Buckeye L. Pickette Jr Sawmill al Red Flanagan D. Raymond Sir Philip Pick H. Coleman Banjo Time T. Taylor One Eyed Jack R. Vaillancourt Merrys Lamb S. Hamilton Louise D Good Flash C. Day Berties Bid G. Reed Doc Rogers M. Beckwith Black Chiffon R. Wing Hi Flite H. Reddick Scotts Vision G. Randall Wise Guy N. T. Olmstead Donna H Budiong T. Harris Poplar Frank L. Norton Phoebe Martial D. Richards Hypercon L. Fitch Speedy Pride Edgewood R. Foster Sr Chinbro Lucy Sienna Silk C. Bennett Cousin II D. Gray Lyndon Dean Rockwell King Broncho Sam R. Smith Twitters F. Woodbury i Ace Don A Cash T. Ryan George Sampson Odds H. Provost Lees Varsity A. Davignon Houston Hanover E. Brown Burbank A. DeFresne

Race Day Horse Results and Wagers Summary

Daily track results list ten races with winner names and payoffs. Notable payouts include Quintela 2 and 5 in Race Five for $46 and Quintela 5 and 1 for $7.20 in Race Seven. Handle totals reported at $68,233.

Alix Cha Don Bright Lightning Broadstream Lucy Quintela Handle

Killebrew Close to Foxx Mantle on All Time List

Harmon Killebrew hit a two run homer as the Twins swept Milwaukee 3 0 and 5 0 to reach 15 homers on the season and move within four of Foxx and six of Mantle. He missed the All Star Game but Portland..

Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Atlanta Jimmie Foxx Mickey Mantle Harmon Minnnesota Twins Milwaukee Foxx Mantle Newsmen Texas Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Oakland Boston Chicago White Sox Cleveland California New York Yankees Minnesota Jim Perry Jim Strickland George Scott Frank Guiltet Tigers Rich Hand Horacio Pina Ted Ford Tom Timmerman Joe Loivitto Hand Norm Cash Gates Brown Pina Mickey Stanley Ed Brinkman Dick Drago Grich Booga Don Bay

Speedy Crown Wins Challenge Match Trot

Speedy Crown of the United States won the $150,000 Challenge Match Trot at Roosevelt Raceway in a track record effort. The 4-year-old son of Speedy Scot sped to a 1 1/16 mile win in 2:32 1-5, earning $100,000 for first and extending his streak to seven straight victories. Une de Mai finished second, earning $30,000, while Fresh Yankee took third with a career bankroll rising to $1,271,502.

Westbury N.Y Howard Beissinger Speedy Crown United States Metory Roosevelt Raceway Speedy Ee Speedy Scot Reissinger Hamilton Ohio Une de Mai Fresh Yankee Canada Duncan MacDonald Sydney N.S Fresh Hver Aes

Namath Frolics Boosts Jets Camp as Trades Stir

Joe Namath reports to the Jets camp in Hempstead New York aimed to test his knee and hold a press conference amidst fresh team energy. Colts trade Eldridge Dickey to Kansas City while Tom Stricie moves to New Orleans as pre season opens. Giants seek Bob Grim trade and Patriots cut Jim Nance amid contract talks and pay cut rumors.

Associated Press Joe Namath New York Jets National Football League Jets Hempstead N.Y Namath Joe Rich Caster Dridge Dickey Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Cowboys Tom Stricie New Orleans Saints Cowboys Chicago Colts Bubba Smith Colt New York Giants Bob Grim Minnesota Fran Tarkenton Vikings Grim New England Patriots Jim Nance Nance

Kissel Named Publicity Director for Hall of Fame

Gerald Kissel, former publicity director of the Buffalo Braves, has been named to a similar post at the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts AP reports.

Springfield Mass Gerald Kissel Buffalo Braves National Basketball Association National Basketball Hall of Fame

Reggie Smith Joins Red Sox As All Star

Reggie Smith was named to the American League All Star team joining Carl Yastrzemski and Carlton Fisk. He replaces Amos Otis on the roster. The game is scheduled for Tuesday in Atlanta.

Boston Reggie Smith Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Carlton Fisk Smith Kansas Amos Otis Atlanta

Rochambeau Nets First Victory In Hockey Debut

Rochambeau ice hockey opened its season with a 9 2 win over Portland. Dan Provencher led with four goals while Steve Simpson contributed two goals and three assists. Carl Dallaire and others added key plays as penalties marked the game. next match is Sunday at 8 15 a m versus Berube of Lewiston.

Portland Rochambeau Icce Dan Provencher Dan Steve Simpson Biddeford Steve Fleurent Not To Be Forgotten Brian Plante John Goulet Plante al Nolette Jim Black Mike Nolette Carl Dallaire Berube Lewiston

Major League Leaders Summary Across Leagues

Major League batting leaders include Rudi of Oakland with 108 hits and 58 runs, while Brooks Robinson leads in RBIs. In the National League, Hank Aaron posts strong totals with 81 runs and Willie Stargell 68 RBIs. Notable pitchers show Kaat and Odom with low ERAs among eight decision leaders.

Associated Press Piniella Rudi Oak Harper Bsn D.allen Chi R.jackson K DO Pa KC Ples—Blair Bal Fuk Bsn D. Allen Cash Det Epstein Penase Dela B.williams Runs Morgan Cin Bonds Bench Stargell Pgh Brock Tolan Bowe Phi Sanguillen Morales Colbert Morgan Cedeno Nolan

US Davis Cup Team Clinches Win Over Chile

The United States clinched a 3-0 lead over Chile in the American Zone final as Stan Smith and Erik Van Dillen won a five setter over Patricio Cornejo and Jaime Fillol. Smith, from Pasadena and Southern Pines, and Van Dillen of San Mateo, stay unbeaten with a 6-2 6-4 4-6 3-4 6-3 victory to seal the win.

Santiago Chile Barcelona Stan Smith Erik van Dillen Patricio Cornejo Jaime Fillol Smith Pasadena Calif Southern Pines S.C van Dillen San Mateo United States Spain Czechoslovakia Juan Gilbert Manuel Orantes Jan Kodes Jan Kuhal

Boutet and Guilbeault win fifth five string rolloff at Roll-A-Way

Connie Boutet and Gerard iGuilbeault clinched their fourth win in five weeks by totaling 1 113 scratch plus 60 handicap to reach 1 173. Boutet posted 590 series, second best in the rolloffs since June 4 as partner Cookie added 117. Oscar Dusseault and Jim Agreste grabbed second with 1 115. other scores included Giles pair 1 020 and Cote Lapierre 1 012. A next rolloff is set for July 30 at 6 30 p m.

Connie Boutet Gerard iGuilbeault Connie Cookie Miss Boutet Ann Hubert Oscar Dusseaulti Jim Agreste J. Giles B. Giles D. Cote J. Lapierre J. Peloquin R. Montembeau

Strikeout Leaders Highlight Carlton and Seaver

Carlton of Phi leads with 72 strikeouts while Seaver of NY records 129 strikeouts. The data contrasts two pitchers, Carlton and Seaver, as standout arms across the season.

Shall Mon Carlton Phi Seaver

Michigan State to Enter Holiday Basketball Tournaments

Michigan State's basketball team will participate in two holiday events next season. The Spartans are entered in the Kodak Classic at Rochester, New York, December 29-30 and in the Senior Bowl Classic at Mobile, Alabama, January 2-3.

Michigan State Artans Rochester N.Y Mobile Ala

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