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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1972

Page

6

Bath Nips Saco 3-1 In Babe Ruth Tourney Opener

Bath underdog Kirk Douglass wins 3-1 over Saco in Goodall Park opening Babe Ruth State tournament. Laskey blanks Bath with two hits until seventh inning Bath rallies with three hits and errors, Za chase for losers bracket game with Tri County.

Samvout Bath Northern Fork County All-Stars Saco Goodall Park Tri-county Kirk Douglass Dan Laskey Laskey Bill Caddigan Caddigan Uglo Warren Skillings Skillings Todd Underwood Babe Ruth Saco Wednes

Carlson Named ABA Commissioner in Expansion Plan

New York attorney Bob Carlson was named the American Basketball Association's commissioner replacing Jack Dolph. He said the league will add one team next season to form a 10‑team league with San Diego as a likely new franchise. Carlson expects a merger with the NBA within years as talks continue.

New York Sant A National Basketball Association American Basketball Association Bob Carlson ABA Jack Dolph Pittsburgh Florida Carlson San Diego Minneapolis Bob Peter Graham San Diego Sports Arena Chicago Leonard Bloom NBA Rockets Houston Dolph Walter Kennedy House Judiciary Committee Harvard Harvard Law School

Thoroughbred race day results and horse odds

Race card reports multiple races with results and payouts. Horses such as Miss Bicentinal Paso zacoees and Circle Of Daybreak feature across six furlongs to one mile events. The card lists trainer and jockey notes, recent game results, and exacta and trifecta payoffs for each race.

Witty One Admiral Hagg Amber Sari Tale Teller Miss Lomin Big Royal Flag Golden Baby Sharp Abi Carterana A> Bean Wemoka King Zing Speedy Lucky Kabie Mallard Quintela Golden Hawk Windrush Corporal Cris Donnas Son Yankee Whaler Fleet Holiday Southern Yam Fond Green Perfecta Archon Thedge Bebo Mountain Abe

Black bull rider Myrtis Dightman faces fear on Brahma bull

Cheyenne AP profile of Myrtis Dightman, 35, Crockett Texas, a veteran black bronc rider in rodeos. He recalls the danger of mounting Brahma bulls, his cautious preparation for a ride during Cheyenne Frontier Days, and his fluctuating world standings from 1967 to 1969.

Cheyenne Wyo Myrtis Dightman Dightman Crockett, Tex

Major League Leaders Highlight Seasonal Stats

The Associated Press lists top American and National League leaders by batting, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records. Notable names include Scheinblum, Piniella, Rudi, Allen, Jackson, and Nolan, Carlton.

Associated Press Scheinblum Piniella Oak Harper Bel D.allen Chi R.jackson Rudi Blair Bal Fisk Ben Cash Det Epstein D.nelson Tex Campaneris Kaat Min Odom N. Ryan Cal Cedene Hin B.williams Morgan Cin Bonds

Moyer Wins Two Straight to Retain North American Title

In San Francisco Denny Moyer overwhelmed his opponent over 12 rounds to retain the North American boxing championship, winning 9-3 on the AP card and 7-3 on the referee Bosnich score. The fight followed a prior May 11 bout in Sacramento that Moyer also won. Both men weighed 160 pounds.

San Francisco Danny Moyer Portland Ore San Jos Calif Sacramento Calif Moyer Frankie Carter Goes Bosnich

Crabtree Traded From Patriots to Broncos for Draft Pick

AP reports Amherst wide receiver Eric Crabtree, a six year NFL veteran, was traded from the New England Patriots to the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed draft choice. Crabtree, who played college football at Pittsburgh, joined the Patriots last year via waivers from Cincinnati. He had been placed on waivers but recalled.

Crabtree Amherst Mass New England Patriots Eric Crabtree Denver Broncos Broncos Pittsburgh Patriots Cincinnati Bengals Pocatella Idaho Dick Pesonen Bill Virdon Idaho State University Pittsburgh Pirates Green Bay Minnesota New York

Berkeley names Steve Harvard as head crew coach

University of California at Berkeley hires Steve Harvard, longtime coach at Harvard University, to lead the Bears lightweight crew. Gladstone, 31, succeeds Martin McNair, who led Bears oarsmen for seven years.

Steve Harvard University University of California At Berkeley Wernenmy Gladstone Marty McNair Bears Oarsmen

Street Hockey Bees and Ravens Enter Busy Schedule Playoffs Near

In a local street hockey league the Bees host Bombers Rav ens and Animals with teams including James Maurice Dana Valiere Peter Mouzas John Martel Milton Mouzas Andre w Souliere Marc Vachon Mike Gouin Brian Rocray Guy Lajeunesse Mike Fecteau Don St Onge and Brian Benson. Schedule shows Aug 1 9 30 pm Wildcats vs leates and 30 Bombers vs Ravens Aug 3 9 30 Animals vs Ravens 10 30 Wildcats vs Bombers and Aug 10 9 30 Ravens vs Bombers 10 30 Animals vs Wildcats. Playoffs set for Aug 17 and Aug 24 with remaining dates unclear due to garbled text.

Bees James Maurice Dana Valiere Mike Boudreau David Gagnon Paul Dennis Leverrier Steven Pelletier Bud Wildeat Nollette Peter Mouzas John Martel Milton Mouzas Andrew Souliere Marc Vachon Mike Gouin Brian Rocray Eastside Ravens Guy Lajeunesse Mike Fecteau Mike Nollette Marc Cote Tim Potvin Brian Benson Don St. Onge Dennis Mondville Kenny Rocray Benson’s Paul Leclair Marc Leclair James Steve Herrick Robinson Marc Sayer Valliere Mike Paquette Allaire Wildcats Leates Bombers Ravens Animals Quietey Fae Ursday Eeey

Indians Recall Mingori From Portland Farm Club

The Cleveland Indians recalled pitcher Steve Mingori from the Portland farm club in the Pacific Coast League. Outfielder Ron Lolich was sent back to Portland to clear room for Mingori who has won two and saved two since July 10. He Ted Williams of the Texasers hit .304 in 18 All Star games.

Mingori Cleveland Cleveland Indians Steve Mingori Portland Ron Lolich Ted Williams Texasers

Tage's Reputation At Stake In Dallas All Star Clash

Tagge the Nebraska and Notre Dame linked quarterback leads the All-Stars against the Dallas Cowboys in an NBC telecast. He directs two 60 wins in scrimmages, while injuries and lineup changes test the team as Northwestern and Iowa figure in the scouting report.

Chicago Jerry Tage Dalas Cowboys Deveney Illinois Alex Agase Northwestern Agase Tagge Cowboys ABC Collegians Whit Ap Saan National Football League Clasenes Ellis Notre Dame Delows Oe Clemons Iowa Walt Patulski Herb Orvis Colorado Jeff Siemon Stanford Sherman White California Mike Kadish Willie Buchanan San Diego State Tommy Casanova Louisiana State Tom Darden Michigan Pat Sullivan Auburn van Brownson Nebraska Taggar Bobby Moore Glenn Dow

Yastrzemski Must Hit Homers to Lead Red Sox Run

Boston opens the second half in third place at 45 41 five games behind Detroit. Reggie Jackson says Carl Yastrzemski must homer and drive in runs with Rico Petrocelli and Mike Smith. Eddie Kasko says the team is in decent shape and Marty Pattin faces Mel Stottlemyre in the opener.

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Kennebunk Gulf Stages Two Wins In Wild Softball Doubleheader

In Springfield Massachusetts Kennebunk Gulf and the Saco Tanning soccer team faced tough games. Cartier earned the win for Kennebunk Gulf while Jackson took the loss. Rough scoring handed Kennebunk Gulf a 14 to 8 win and Saco Tanning a separate 8 to 4 setback.

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