Williams Says Reggie Jackson Is A Superstar Now
AP reports 23 year old Reggie Jackson ignited the Athletics in Boston with 25 total bases, 4 homers, a triple and 9 hits in 14 at bets over a three game sweep 4-1 21-7 13-5. He drove in 15 runs and tied league records, while Boston manager Dick Williams praised his power.
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Unknown Wins U S Open Golf in Surprising Victory
Orville Moody, a 35 year old Army veteran and cross handed putter, wins the 69th U S Open at Cypress Creek in Houston with a 72 hole total of 281, one stroke ahead of Al Geiberger and others. Moody, a nonwinner on tour, receives a call from President Nixon praising his unexpected triumph.
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Tresh Traded to Detroit Tigers in MLB Deadline Move
The Yankees sent shortstop Tom Tresh to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for rookie outfielder Ron Woods as MLB trades near the deadline. Other deals included Donn Clendenon from the Expos to the Mets and Joe Azcue for Tom Satriano between Boston and California, with several minor moves noted.
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Sammy Ellis
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Local Little League tilt yields tight Owen-Davis win
In a rough field clash Owen-Davis edges Saco Hardware 4 to 2 as D Laskey and Caddigan shine on the mound. Barden, Brunelle and Paquette spark offense while Fogg and Murray handle pitching duties for the winners. Major League notes cite Reggie Jackson's four RBI day and Earl Wilson’s two-hitter as Oakland and Detroit post wins.
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Maine Hall of Fame formed amid candlepin honors
Gov Kenneth M announced a Maine Sports Hall of Fame to open next spring at a state dinner in Augusta. Highlights included Maine’s Outstanding Male and Female Athletes and inductions to the Candlepin Hall of Fame for Bill Menning, Mrs Lucy Conant, and Francis Chiminiello.
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Marcotte wins weekly handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes
Bob Marcotte captured the sixth of the weekly men s handicap rolloffs at 20th Century Lanes, finishing with 647 to edge Michaud and Hervenel who tied for second with 629. Eight bowlers competed with a 30-pin handicap. the event tied to a jackpot for shot 17 10. The seventh rolloff will be held next Friday at 7. Other scores listed include Stellier 602, Raybine 568, Hebert 557, Kalex 551, and Lessard 540.
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Last Call Sounds For Sandlot League
Final registration for the St. Louis Alumni field opens for players aged 13 to 15 as the sandlot league prepares for the upcoming season. Local organizers urge families to sign up, noting team spots and schedules will fill quickly.
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Lillian Lessard Qualifies For Bowling Event
Mrs. Lillian Lessard posted a 144 high single at Roll-A-Way Lanes in Biddeford on her seventh string to win the weekly Sunday qualifying. Her five spares and one strike produced a 49 against pins and a 19 pin lead over the runner up as she becomes the ninth of 20 qualifiers for a September 10 string handicap roll off.
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Old Sandlot League Opens Tomorrow at Dusk Field
Co directors Jim McGrath and Paul Chenard announce the Sandlot League season opener tomorrow at 6 PM at the field. All players should bring their gloves as play is set to begin.
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Rain Does Not Stop Races At Greenacres
Rain failed to halt 14 races at Greenacres Raceway with China Lad owned and driven by Gordon Sells of Manchester New Hampshire winning a double header. Runners included Glentana Doll Dan Patch Guy Hawk Champs Choice Little Red Dolly and more across heats with times from 1:47 to 2:26.
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Zimnicki and Letellier Win Rolloff At Roll-A-Way Lanes
Vicky Zimnicki and Dave Letellier claimed the mixed doubles handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford on Saturday. Their 2233 total included a 1110 by Petelier and 1062 by Zimnicki and a second string 244 in team portion. Ann Hubert with Maurice Huot placed second at 2150 and Jeannette Montpas with Bob Marcotte finished third at 2046.
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