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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1976

Page

12

Pleasant Valley Open Begins With Tour Victory Gamble

Sutton Massachusetts opens the Pleasant Valley Golf Classic as Cuz Mingella bets on four straight days of favorable weather for a 200000 event. The field of 156 features legends and upstarts, with prior champions Roger Maltbie and Lanny Wadkins among entrants, while Crenshaw Green and Geiberger vie for top money.

Sutton Mass Cuz Mingella Crenshaw Green al Geiberger

Singing Box Brings Olympic Spirit to Old Montreal Nightlife

In Old Montreal near Place Jacques Cartier a lively cabaret named the Singing Box hosts a social Olympics scene. Visitors from many nations join locals to sing drink and talk amid a mixed crowd of foreigners and Quebecois. Notable remarks come from Rae Ross of Northern Ireland and Gerhard Bauer of West Germany as revelers embrace music wine and friendship beyond competition implications.

Montreal Brotherhood of the Olympics Rae Ross Northern Ireland Gerhard Bauer Bremen Edouardo Pinto

Sugar Ray Leonard to quit boxing after Olympics

Sugar Ray Leonard, 20, says he will retire from pro boxing after the Olympic Games in Montreal. He will return to school as his mother and family support the decision, stressing his focus on life beyond the ring despite Olympic medal hopes and ongoing national team competition.

Montreal Sugar Ray Leonard Bolo Palmer Park Leonard Soviet Union Cuba Sugar Ray Kazmier Szcerba Ofoland Andres Aldama Fi Ming Cicero Dale Armed Services

Poets donate Olympic poetry profits to the poor

In Montreal six poets who earned $600 at an Olympic sponsored poetry reading donate all profits to twenty poor families in a protest over Olympic costs. The act highlights cost concerns tied to the Games and supports vulnerable residents.

Montreal

Biddeford Athletic Association to Meet for 1976-77

The Biddeford Athletic Association will hold its first meeting of the 1976 77 season on Tuesday Aug 3 in the Lecture Hall at Biddeford High School. Madelane Gagon spokesperson for the poets group criticizes Olympic spending while noting families struggle with rent and crowding in unused schoolrooms. Montreal AP Three hundred Quebec Indians will participate in Olympic closing ceremonies with four chiefs leading the parade as Lord Killanin prepares to close the Games.

Biddeford Athletic Association Biddeford High School Olympic Committee Madelane Gagon Montreal Lord Killanin International Olympic Committee

Saco Plans Second Swimming Clinic Start Date

The Saco Parks and Recreation Department announced a second swimming clinic to begin Tuesday August 3. Testing for the clinic will be held Monday August 2 at Ibby Pool starting at 9 a.m.

Saco Parks and Recreation Department Ibby Pool

Wormwood's Edges CBers 9-4 For Eighth Straight Win

Wormwood's won its eighth straight Twin City Slo Pitch game beating Tri-City CB 9-4 after a seven-run fourth inning. Barry Peace homered as Wormwood's stayed in second in the American Division at 9-2. Tuesday night Bob's Exxon crushed Taylor Rental 22-6.

Wormwood's Twin City Tri-City

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