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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1972
Page
7
Ray Murphy, former OSU wrestling standout, is paralyzed from the neck down after an April 11, 1970 accident. He spends hours each day breathing with a machine while doctors note progress, and a community has raised about 50 000 dollars to cover medical costs as Murphy fights for mobility and life.
The Cape Elizabeth Frosh beat the Biddeford yearlings 8-4 at Waterhouse Field. Cape pitcher Fred Fasulo shut down Biddeford until an 8-0 lead. Biddeford rallied with back to back three baggers by Brian Nadeau and Chris Paul but fell short.
Baseball leaders listed include Tolan and Bonds atop batting for the NL with 32 and 30 hits respectively, Kingman and Aaron among home run leaders, and 2 decision pitchers such as Sutton and Matlack posting strong ERAs. American League leaders show Darwin with 6 home runs and Kelly in batting averages, plus notable strikeout figures for Coleman and Lolich.
The Biddeford Saco Country Club Twi Lite League opens this afternoon with three matches. The Putters face the Hookers, Slicers meet the Chippers, and Drivers play the Shankers. Team rosters list players for Potters Hookers Slicers Chippers Drivers and Shankers.
Bob Cote led a field of 24 bowlers at Pastime Lanes with a 1157 total to top the Twin-City roll-off. Lou Lachance of Saco was second with 1150 as high single by Cookie Guilbeault reached 150 on the first string.
Willie Mays did not join the New York Mets as the Giants' asking price was deemed too high. Mets chairman M Donald Grant said Giants wanted players, not cash, and could not provide the personnel needed. Grant left room for a later meeting after a call with Giants owner Horace Stoneham.
The Saco Athletic Boosters Club met at Burns School to plan an awards banquet on Friday May 19 at Fairfield School. About 100 Saco youth in organized sports will be honored as guests with tickets sent to parents. Additional tickets available at Burns School until May 15.
All boys aged 13 to 15 may register for the Booster's baseball league on May 13 from 2 to 4 pm and on May 135 from 7 to 9 pm at the Knights of Pythias hall on Main Street in Kennebunk.
The New York Nets upset the Indiana Pacers 117 115 on the Pacers home court to even the ABA playoff series at one game apiece. Key NY guards Melchionni and Roche sparked the comeback as Rick Barry led all scorers with 29 points. Brown McGinnis paced Indiana with 22 each.
Old Orchard Beach officials announce a special meeting of the Little Town League tonight at 7 30 at Loranger School. A discussion and vote will address an amendment to the league bylaws about adult coaches on the basepaths in the National League.
Steve Hamilton, a veteran southpaw role player, was released by the San Francisco Giants by error. The team claimed they meant to cut a different player, leading to confusion as Hamilton joined Chicago Cubs interest and other roster reshuffles including the loss of Dick Dietz and Willie McCovey injuries. The incident follows the Giants’ surprising 1971 season and playoff exit.
Two economists from the Brookings Institution told the Senate antitrust subcommittee that calculating a pro basketball team's profit is impossible without detailed owner data. They cited varied owner practices and data issues, noted most ABA and NBA teams are profitable, and warned a few ABA teams risk failure without high attendance and strong overhead controls.
A subcommittee said it would adjourn subject to recall by the chairman as it held hearings on a bill to allow the two leagues to merge.
New York edged Indiana 117 to 115 to knot the best of seven at one game apiece. Remaining schedule lists Indiana at New York Friday and Iowa at New York Saturday noon if needed on national TV.
Av er y Brundage of Chicago president of the International Olympic Committee is awarded the Aztec Eagle by the Mexican government for services tied to the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
Trials for the 1972 U.S. Olympic Wrestling team will be held at Anoka High School in Minnesota. Freestyle tryouts run June 22 to 24 and Greco Roman June 26 to 27.
About 1 000 fans welcomed the New York Rangers when their chartered plane landed at LaGuardia Airport. The team had defeated the Boston Bruins 3 2 in the fifth game of the Stanley Cup series, Boston leading 3 2 with a sixth game set for Thursday in Boston.
Larry Renault of Montréal seeks a shot at George Chuvalo's Canadian heavyweight title. He is signed to meet undefeated Doug Kirk of Lowell in an eight round feature at IBEW Hall next Monday night. Kirk has 16 pro wins with 14 knockouts.
Southern Methodist's Gary Hammond, drafted by the New York Jets, signs to play for the Wee in the Coaches All-America Football Game June 24 at Jones Stadium in Lubbock Texas. Hammond, a versatile back, played tailback and gunner.
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