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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1973

Page

7

Lahoud Drives Brewers Past White Sox with Grand Slam

Milwaukee pounded Chicago 15 5 as Joe Lahoud homered twice, including his first grand slam, driving in six and scoring three as Milwaukee extended its win streak to nine. The Brewers outslugged rivals and remained atop the AL East while several other majors games played.

Associated Press Joe Lahoud Joe Laoud Lahoud Milwaukee Brewers Chicago White Sox Brewers White Sox Baltimore Min

Preakness time under review for Secretariat by Maryland Racing Commission

Penny Tweedy owner of Secretariat asked the Maryland Racing Commission to review the Preakness time after CBS show suggested a faster clocking than the official 1:54 2/5. Commission chair J Newton Brewer said a public hearing could occur if evidence and expert analysis support a change.

Baltimore Penny Tweedy Superhorse Secretariat Maryland Racing Commission Pimlico Race Course Columbia Broadcasting System Canonero I Canonero II The Racing Commission E.T. McLean Jr Pimlico McLean Frank Robinson Gene “Frenchy Schwartz Lucien Laurin

Scheckter Dominates Watkins Glen Then Hulme and Allison Shine

Jody Scheckter, 23, from South Africa, won his fourth straight L M Continental Formula 5000 race at Watkins Glen in record-setting fashion, taking a 72 mile heat in record time and leading the 10 mile feature from start to finish. He earned 23,250 of 75,000 purse, boosting season winnings to 87,350. Denis Hulme captured the Swedish Grand Prix on a frantic final lap, and Bobby Allison won Riverside’s 500 mile Grand National, beating Richard Petty by a car length as Hulme surged past Ronnie Peterson, with Cevert and Reutemann following.

Jody Scheckter Watkins Glen, N.Y England Brian Redman Scheckter Denis Hulme Bobby Allison Hulme Anderstrop Allison Richard Petty Riverside Calif Alli Ronnie Peterson Sweden Francosis Cevert France Carlos Reutemann Brazil Petty Benny Parsons Jim __Insel Cecil Gordon

Stormy Weather and Mr Pete Win Double Heat Races

Buxton pony race at Greenacres features double heat winners Stormy Weather driven by R McIntosh and Mr Pete driven by W Hoyt. Country Editions music for two hours precedes races with multiple harness entries and finish times listed for each pairing.

Buxton Greenacres Mr. Pete W. Hoyt R. McIntosh Batman C. Douglas Whirlwind B. Mitchell Cindy R. R. Robertson

Ladies PGA stars descend on Old Westbury for Proette Member event

Old Westbury New York hosts 20 women golfers including Mary Mills Judy Rankin Jane Blalock Debbie Austin Sandra Post Pam Barnett Marilynn Smith and Clifford Ann Creed next Monday June 25 at the Proette Member event at the Old Westbury Golf and Country Club before the LPGA tour moves to Atlanta.

Old Westbury N.Y Mary Mills Old Westbury Golf and Country Club Ben Roman Judy Rankin Jane Blalock Debbie Austin Sandra Post Pam Barnett Marilynn Smith Clifford Ann Creed Long Island Atlanta

Scarborough Track Announces Trotters And Pacers Card

At Scarborough, a racing program lists nine races with pace and trot events. Entries include Good Flash Gerry Rex Abbe and many others with drivers and horses, postingtimes, purses from 500 to 1500 dollars, and results snippets for quinielas and exactas. Attendance and handle figures are recorded.

Scarborough Dows Good Flash Gerry Rex Abbe E. Burdick Iosola Scotland R. Truitt Midamy T. Ryan Forever Debbie D. Gray Volo Sue P. Goodell Success Ace S. Hamilton Lullabees Son F. Woodbury Shadydale Able C. Smith Irish Kent L. Fitch Hasty Harry F.R. Smith Early Frost II J. Watson Billie Upland C. Ginn G. Kalidosa W.A. Smith Dizzy Liz D. Richards Bunny Gale B. Galambos Miss Florence E. Tracy Royal Greek Kathadin Boy L. Pickett Jr Deweys Pal H. Coleman My Gal Harriet R. Rose Dixie Kat J. Gerry Sherlide Thomas Ad O Doll D. May Winslow Tarrs Edward R. Ponzian Sorrel Sea Scooter Lee Expo Adios G. Corey Broadstream Lucy Grouse Ridge Titan B. Smith Steady Brookdale L. Norton Jennine Tammy Blackguard W. Pike P . Prim Count Speed T. Lovely Chick Tree M. Peter Scooter Bow W. Colby Unique Prince A. Nason Ground Freight Jo Bartus Crescent Miss Timbe Dean W. Harp Speedy Bill Steves Hope D. Watson Golden Dee J. Smallwood Great Hopes Thinker Good Lord N. A. Langille Ideal the Great Lord Trust N. Watson Mr. Brooks W. Fisher N. R. Truitt Andiamo Boy R. Barntett Master Jeff Sachem Ann H. Parks Adios Leff Mighty MG Royal Titan R. Dagan Choice Sun Boston Bumpas R. Vedeler Sylvan Sunny M. Beauchesne Jr Booster E. Smith Mountain Glen Betting

Nixon Wins National Motorcycle Road Races at Loudon NH

Gary Nixon of Maryland captured his first major victory since 1970 in Loudon New Hampshire, winning the 75 mile championship at 76.682 mph and taking the 50 mile light weight title at 75.171 mph. Ken Roberts finished second in both races, extending his national lead with 580 points, while John Long won the Junior 50 mile race at 75.9 mph.

Loudon N.H Gary Nixon Cockeysville Ken Roberts San Carlos Calif John Long Miami Beach

Giles-Cote rolloff victors in weekly handicap lanes event

Giles-Cote duo Jerry Giles and Danny Cote won the five string handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with 1 117 scratch and 1 172 total including 55 pin handicap. Richard Grenier and Ray Lessard took second, totaling 1 166 with 1 15 handicap, and claimed team single honors with 256. Individual scores led by Richard at 620 and Ray 531. Other scores listed included Guilbeaults, Hackey, Towle, Cochrane, Boutin, Lachance, Couture. Jackpot of 150 remains undrawn as no team cleared 17 10.

Jerry Giles Danny Cote Richard Grenier Ray Lessard Richard Ray P. Guilbeault G. Guilbeault M. Hackey S. Lewis C. Towle W. Lamb J. Cochrane L. Cochrane D. Boutin J. Foran H. Lachance E. Gonneville R. Lessard

Freeman to retire as USC assistant coach in June

James A. Buck Freeman will retire June 30 as an assistant basketball coach for the University of South Carolina and become a consultant to Coach Frank McGuire. Freeman has been with the Gamecocks nine years and linked to McGuire for 41 years since coaching him in 1932 at St. John’s.

Columbia S.C James A Buck” Freeman University of South Carolina Frank McGuire Freeman Gamecock McGuire St. John’s University

Phoenix golfer wins Navajo Trail with 73 final round

Bob Phillips of Phoenix, Arizona captured the Navajo Trail Golf Tournament title in Durango by posting a final round of one over par 73 for a 212 total. He earned the $1,000 first prize, with Brad Lazares of Saratoga, California taking second at 217 and a $640 share.

Durango Colo Bob Phillips Phoenix Ariz Phillips Brad Lazares Saratoga Calif

Bobick to Fight Murphy in Eight Round Bristol Show

Denver based heavyweight Duane Bobick will meet unbeaten Sylvester Murphy in an eight round bout set for July 6 in Bristol Tennessee. Bobick, a former Olympic boxer, earned a second round technical knockout over Doug Kirk Friday night in St Cloud Minnesota to extend his professional record to five wins and no losses.

Denver Duane Bobick Sylvester Murphy Bristol Tenn Bobick Doug Kirk St. Cloud Minn

Miller Wins Open in Record 63 and Birdie Burst

John Miller, the 1973 U S Open champion from San Francisco, rallied to win at Oakmont with a record Open score of 63 and nine birdies, finishing 279 to edge John Schlee and Tom Weiskopf. Palmer led early before Boros surged. Miller’s strong final round clinched the $35,000 first prize and a path to about $114,000 in earnings this year.

Oakmont John Miller Joe San Francisco Oakmont Country Club Miller Arnold Palmer Julius Boros John Schlee Jerry Heard Tom Weiskopf Lee Trevino Bob Charles Jim Colbert Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Palmer Momen Weiskopf Schree Schlee Palmer U.S Johnny Miller John Schice Lanny Wackin Jim Cobert

Schlee Falls Short In U S Open To John Miller

John Schlee, 34, of Colorado, shot a final round 70 to finish one stroke behind U S Open champion John Miller at Oakmont. Miller fired a record 63 as Schlee rued a missed chance after a late birdie run. Schlee praised his runner up feat amid Arnie Palmer’s charges and the strong crowd support.

Oakmont John Schlee Colorado John Miller Miller America Schlee

Little Town League Meeting Set in Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Little Town league will hold its next general business meeting on June 22 at 7 30 p m at the Fire Station by the beach. Topics include Canadian Little League games this summer a new safety code for the league and the trip to Boston to see the Red Sox. All league staff managers and coaches are urged to attend.

Old Orchard Beach Little Town League Boston Red Sox

Cederholm Wins Mt Washington Road Race in 1 08 26

John Cederholm of Boston captured the Mt Washington Road Race title defeating 184 rivals in an eight mile climb to the summit. He finished in 1 08 26, about 70 seconds ahead of Ralph Thomas of Gardiner Maine in second place.

Berlin N.H John Cederholm Boston Mt. Washington Ralph Thomas Gardiner Maine New England

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