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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1975
Page
10
The horse Angen Jones scores a victory with an improving drive as expectations rise for a slower trip. It notes a last minute rally by the driver A Plus and mentions a two year losing streak and a strong performance from a young jockey.
Race by race results list pace bets payouts and scratches from a racing card led by Liberty Bay and Flickaway N with times near two minutes. Also noted are daily doubles exactas and handles, with payouts for several exacta and daily double bets and a final handle of 78362 dollars.
Boston Lobsters won 28 26 over the Cleveland Nets at Walter Brown Arena as Marty Riessen twisted his left ankle and left the match midgame. The win came in a five set affair before 1 018 fans, keeping Boston within two games of the Nets in the Eastern division standings.
New York Jets president Phil Iselin says negotiations with quarterback Joe Namath are in a lull as talks center on a two year deal. Namath and his lawyer seek about 1 million dollars total, while the Jets offer 400 thousand per year. Iselin notes lines of communication remain open and stresses the Jets have offered the most money in pro football.
Virginia Squires center David Vaughn 22 was shot in the abdomen by a rookie policewoman after an arrest outside his home in Virginia Beach. Vaughn faced charges including attempted murder of a policeman and fled from police following a dispute over a $14 gas payment.
A wave of veteran NFL players including Willie Wood Gale Gillingham Malcolm Snider Marv Fleming Duane Thomas Ted Hendricks Jack Mildren and Dave Washington depart or seek new opportunities. McCormack eyes Hendricks while Philadelphia and Green Bay squares set off potential trades and compensation talks.
Thunderstorms halted the Canadian Open at Royal Montreal for 3 hours 2 minutes delaying first round play. Jack Nicklaus, after a 65, tied Tom Weiskopf for the early lead as heavy rain and lightning forced players off course and into shelter.
Tim Shaw dominates freestyle events to claim his second gold as Bruce Furniss settles for silver. American swimmers pace a medal haul with Shaw’s 3 54.88 World record pace not reached. Kathy Heddy and Ulrike Tauber duel in the 200 IM with Tauber setting a new global mark. Karla Linke places second as David Wilkie adds breaststroke titles.
Kansas City fires Jack McKeon for inability to relate to players and brings in Whitey Herzog, previously Angels third base coach, to oversee a twilight doubleheader with the Texas Rangers. Herzog vows to stabilize the club, retain staff, and return KC to pennant contention as Charley Lau is reinstated as hitting coach.
Enrollment for the second session at Saco Recreation Center on Friday July 25 from 9 to 11 30 am includes Novice Beginner Advance Beginner Intermediate and Swimmers options. An Adult Swim Class is open to anyone over 18 with no water tests required and Red Cross cards encouraged for placement.
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