Biddeford High Tigers prepare for season under Chenard
Biddeford High School baseball coach Paul Chenard begins his first season leading a young Tigers squad. Six lettermen return along with several veterans, led by seniors captains Rene Saucier and Rick White. The team posted a 1-15 record last year and opens April 19 against Portland.
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Tiger Diamond
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Mike Miniutti
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Louie Truman
Ricky Cantara
Gerry Goulet
Tom Basinger
Dennis Dery
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Dery
Dick Lemay
Eo Cantara
Roland Boucher
Roland Bon
Conrad Boucher
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Fecteau
James Townsend
Francis Gregoire
Charles Green
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Agers
Dennis Johnston
Michael Hefferman
Roger Bilodeau
Chenard
Orono
University of Maine
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Biddeford
Hallowell
Sanford
Portland
Red Sox facing pennant race with Lonborg absence
AP dispatch from Winter Haven notes the Red Sox prepare for the season opener in Detroit April 9. Manager Dick Williams exudes confidence though pitching depth and Lonborg's knee surgery create questions for a likely seven team AL race. Key players Yastrzemski Conigliaro Smith and Petrocelli mix with veterans in a balanced lineup as Boston eyes a late surge.
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Tony Comgliaro
Carl Yastrzemski
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Gary Bell
Cleveland
Elston Howard
Gene Oliver
Russ Gibson
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Mike Andrews
Joe Foy
Rico Petrocelli
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Ken Harrieson
Norm Siebern
Conigliaro
Yastrzemski
Reggie Smith
New York
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Washington
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California
Lonborg
Exhibition Baseball Results From Monday
The Associated Press reports results from exhibition games led by Atlanta beating Detroit 5 to 1. Oakland edged Pittsburgh 4 to 3 while St Louis won 7 to 6 in ten innings against Cincinnati. Philadelphia defeated Houston 10 to 2 and California beat San Francisco 9 to 3.
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Hockey Results Yet No NHL Games Scheduled
No games scheduled today in the National Hockey League. Scheduled matchups include Pittsburgh at Los Angeles and Montreal at Toronto, with Philadelphia at St. Louis and Minnesota at Los Angeles also listed.
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Intramural Basketball Matches At Biddeford Junior High
Reports detail intramural games among Whales Fish Cubs Lions Tigers Bears and Bears with players such as Munroe Pelletier La Gance Wynney Lopez Doyon Beaulieu Nelson Marchand and Conley. Officials cited include Carey and Conley with multiple period scores and rosters across sessions.
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Laverriere
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Lopez
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Deanne
Eastern Semifinals: Pistons top Celtics 126 116 in Detroit
In a semifinal showdown Detroit defeats Boston 126 to 116 to tie the best-of-seven series at one game apiece. The result trims Boston further in the Eastern bracket as the series shifts to Milwaukee.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Dallas 115 Houston 97 in playoff action
Dallas tops Houston 115 to 97 to take a 2-0 lead in the best of five series. Pittsburgh opens its series with a 146 127 win over Indiana to lead 1-0. Today's games Houston at Dallas and Denver at New Orleans feature the first game of the best-of-five series while Minnesota at Kentucky and Pittsburgh at Indiana Denver at New Orleans round out the schedule.
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Flyers seek neutral rink for playoff games
The Philadelphia Flyers search for a 14 000 seat arena near the metro area as Spectrum Arena remains closed for repairs. If the roof cannot be ready by April 4, Montreal or Toronto may host the playoffs while staff await NHL deadline decisions.
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Joe Kadlec
Sectional Rolloff For Men Set At Local Lanes
A Western Maine sectional Class B rolloff for men is set at 20th Century Lanes this Saturday at 1 and 6 p.m. Eligible entrants must be from a member house with a 105 average or less and carry a membership card. Over 30 bowlers have signed up. defending champion Ronnie Desrosiers of the city won the Western Maine and state Class B titles last year. The event follows W.M.B.P.A. rules with referees on fouls and lobes.
New England Ski Areas Report Mixed Conditions By Monday Afternoon
Ski operators report fresh snow in multiple areas with varied surface conditions. Depths range from bare spots to 55 inches with powder and packed powder surfaces, plus some icy spots and limited lower conditions across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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Esposito Named Outstanding In Home Games
Boston AP Phil Esposito named unanimous outstanding Bruins player in home games this season by hockey writers and broadcasters. He trails Herb Cain and Don McKen as Bruins marks awaiting three final games. Orr returns from knee surgery as Bruins face Rangers in key East Division showdown.
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Cribbage Banquet Marks End of City Tournament
A banquet at Wonderbar Steak House in Biddeford last night concluded a 10 game cribbage tournament between Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste and the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. About 50 people attended as Council Chagnon won the trophy for the second year.
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Ralph Perrin
Edward Gallagher
Elmer Meserve
Hollis Truscott
Fred Letellier
Ernest Leclair
Walter Lamb
Roland Chretien
Guillaume Guillory
Norman Laverriere
Joseph Clark
Council
Alcide Gagne
Joseph Perreault
Reserve
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Elks
Leopold Chretien
Tarbox to face Petty in Western Maine title opener
Pat Tarbox of Roll-A-Way Lanes meets Dot Petty of Big 20 in the Western Maine championship opener at Big 20 on Wednesday at 4 30 PM. Petty is the reigning champion, Tarbox has posted strong totals this season, both hitting 1100s in competition and practice. The match, sanctioned by the WM BPA, will be overseen by a referee for fouls and line violations.
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Dot Petty
Dot
Pat
W.M.B.P.A
Kennedy School Tournament Set for Biddeford Junior High
The Kennedy School tournament will be played at Biddeford Junior High School gym starting tomorrow. The first game is scheduled for 3 30 p.m. under chair man Paul Bellavance. Trophies will be awarded to the champion after the final game on Friday.
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Paul Bellavance
Japanese coach Kumiko Ohkawa retires to teach skating
Kumiko Ohkawa, eighth in figure skating at the Winter Olympics, announced Monday her retirement from competition and plans to become a skating instructor in Tokyo. She will begin a coaching role guiding young skaters at a local training center.
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Distaff Bowlers To Meet For Rolloff
The fifth weekly ladies rolloff for bowlers under 99 average will be at 20th Century Lanes tomorrow night at 8 30. The five game event offers prizes by entries with Jeannette Montpas Lorraine Foss Ruth Boyajian and others among expected participants. Entry remains open until rolloff time.
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Cards Solid Favorites To Lead League
The St. Louis Cardinals, led by Red Schoendienst, opened spring as favorites to repeat in the National League. Starters like Gibson Carlton and leaders Brock Flood Cepeda Maris pace a powerful lineup with a strong bench and new acquisitions.
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Olympic Committee Backs Investigation into Fund Loss
The US Olympic Committee asked the Dallas district attorney to probe the disappearance of about 72000 dollars raised for the Olympic fund. The committee denied a nationwide scandal. In Dallas the grand jury reportedly heard five embezzlement charges tied to local fund handling. Arthur Lentz said the USOC sought a local inquiry after anonymous tips about mismanagement.
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Jockey Jorge Velasquez Wins Four Straight at Aqueduct
Jockey Jorge Velasquez rode four consecutive winners at Aqueduct on Monday, extending his strong meet performance and boosting his standings in the race for leading jockey.
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South Africa Joins World Softball Tournament Field
Oklahoma City reports South Africa joined the World Softball Tournament as the 13th nation entering the event to be held September 21 through 29 in the host city.
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Okla
South Africa
Charles Town Bettor Wins Twin Double at Race Course
An unidentified bettor won 21012 dollars at Charles Town Race Course after correctly hitting the twin double in the eighth race with Ragalu as the winner. Earlier races paid Chrissy 8.60 Rollin Jean 18.60 and Rosy Tune 40.40 respectively.
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Pistons Rally Past Celtics To Even Series 1-1
Detroit beat Boston 126-116 to level the Eastern Division semifinal at one game apiece. Dave DeBusschere and Dave Bing sparked a late run, with DeBusschere forcing a turnover and Miles adding a key rebound and basket.
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Celtics and Pistons clash as fouls pace Game Four
Detroit led 67-58 at halftime behind rookie Jimmy Walker and controlled late by forcing Celtics big men Howell Russell and Sanders into foul trouble. Bailey Howell Russell Sanders fouled out. Boston trails series with next game in Boston.
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Fights Last Night Bout Results List
SECAUCUS New Jersey Luke Er vin Bayonne New Jersey out pointed Angel Rivera Puerto Rico. PORTLAND Oregon Frank Niblet Oakland stopped Jess Bolen Los Angeles. PARIS Doug Huntley Los Angeles outpointed to Gonzalez France.
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