Thornton Academy girls win big in track meet over Deering and McAuley
Thornton Academy’s girls varsity track team swept to victory over Deering and Catherine McAuley High School. Diane Jamieson led with two wins in the 50 and 100 yard dashes as Thornton took nine events, including the 440 relay and 880 medley. Lori Jamieson, Smith, Maloney, Crowe, Reardon, and Warner also earned wins, with Thornton edging Deering 82 to 58 and McAuley 15 in a four-team meet. Thornton travels to South Portland next Friday.
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Bruins facing ouster as Flyers take 3-1 series lead
Philadelphia, in bold form for a third straight Cup, moved ahead 3-1 in the semifinal series with a 5-2 victory in Boston. Coach Don Cherry lamented a broken system as the Bruins seek a comeback tonight. Thornton Academy girls sweep at TA triangular meet with Lynn Scammon winning the 50-yard dash.
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Red Sox slump continues as Royals sweep at Fenway
Kansas City and Fenway Park provided the stage for an 8-4 Royals win, extending Boston’s skid to six. Amos Otis homered twice, George Brett and Tom Paquette drove in runs, while Paul Splittorff earned the win and Ferguson Jenkins took the loss. Boston’s Fred Lynn and Jim Rice produced key hits but the dropping streak pressed on with Boston off to a three-game home stand against Texas.
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Celtics begin Eastern finals at Boston in tense series
Boston hosts Cleveland in a best of seven opener as Cavaliers star Jim Chones sits with a broken toe. Celtics starters include White Cowens Havlicek Silas Scott. Cleveland may deploy Thurmond Brewer Cleamons Snyder Smith with Chones out.
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Former Dodger Don Newcombe talks of quitting drinking
Former Brooklyn Dodger star Don Newcombe spoke at the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club about his battle with alcoholism and quitting cold turkey. He said alcoholism cut years from his career, harmed his marriages, and nearly ruined his life, urging community involvement in Alcohol Awareness Week.
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