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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
7
The Saco Athletic Boosters report 508.98 in its first full season. President Richard Libby and Treasurer Lucille Cunningham listed receipts totaling 2,903.11 with 703.25 from Thornton and 96.22 from Burns football games plus 236.80 for Thornton basketball.
The 1972 summer bowling season begins May 16 and 17 at 20th Century lanes with the Mixed Couples and Ladies leagues at Biddeford-South Portland. Teams feature four players. handicaps apply for balance. Banquets and awards are planned at season end. notes on varsity baseball and basketball in summer leagues appear.
Chi Chi Rodriguez defeated Billy Casper in a sudden death playoff at Preston Trail for the $25,000 Byron Nelson prize. The 36-year-old former star ended at seven under par 273, birdieing the 15th after a dream predicted the finale. Casper earned $14,300. Nicklaus finished one shot back at 284. Palmer tied for third with Homeniuk, Crampton and Coody at 275.
The Merchants bowling league banquet at the Villa crowned the Roland L. Petit Co. as 1971 72 champions. Members: Captain Ralph Petit Harry Goldthwaite Herve Paul Joe Clark Al Gilblair. R L Petit Co won team single and team total. Al Gilblair 108 high average. Dick Gillis 366 high triple. Bill Strickland 144 high single. Nick Gillis ineligible under 22 year league rule. Prize money awarded Superintendent Paul won rolloff.
The Twin-City bowling tourney to choose challengers for current champion Dick Grant takes place at 6 30 Sunday at Pastime Lanes. Former Twin-City champs converge for a ten string roll off with entrants listed by tourney scores, including Lou Lachance Steve Foss Lee Kalex Ben Munford Bert Dube P Nat Johnson Leo Beulieu Bob Cote Ray Perrin and others.
Herb McBride and Dot Petty of the Big 20 Lanes won the mixed open doubles at Pastime Lanes with a 2368 combined score. Second went to Pat Tarbox and Dick OBrien of Roll-A-Way Lanes with 2311.
Sam C. Paschal, a three time trainer of world champion Tennessee walking horses, died Monday in Murfreesboro Tennessee after a heart attack. His champions were Setting Sun in 1958 Ebony's Masterpiece in 1962 and Sun's Delight in 1963.
Beginners and average bowlers join the lineup alongside stronger players. The mix aims to balance performance across lanes as teams form varied lineups for upcoming games.
In Tokyo, Australia gains revenge with two singles wins. Mal Anderson defeats Jun Kuki 6-2 6-3 6-2 to seal the 4-1 victory, followed by Colin Dibley beating Toshiro Sakai 4-6 6-3 4-6 7-5 6-3 avenging last year’s Japan upset.
The Union Ladies League handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes starts Wednesday at 6 30 p m. About 30 bowlers will compete on five games with top handicapper expected Doris Montpas. Final averages and handicaps listed include D Gillis 106 and R Pontbriant 74 with varying handicaps.
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