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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1973

Page

6

Mistos Delivers Clutch Hit in Thornton Narrow Win

Thornton Academy edges Westbrook 4 3 in Telegram League baseball as Jon Mistos earns the win with a clutch eighth inning RBI and a pivotal foul ball break. Mike Verrier scores on Mistos' double and a late defensive miscue caps the victory for Thornton, their fourth straight at home.

Thornton Academy Westbrook Thornton Jon Mistos Mike Verrier Mistos Verrier Dave Marotte Art LeMay Marotte Mike Dorais Ralph Neff Neff Jeff Boudreau Trojans Ken LeFebvre

Deering Edges Biddeford On Late Inning Rally

Deering High maintained first place with a 5-4 win over Biddeford High after clutch pitching and timely hitting. Bob Bailey opened with a homer for Deering, and Kevin Canfield and Mack Richardson drove in runs as the Rams built a 3-0 lead before Biddeford rallied to tie it. In the eighth, Deering scored the deciding run on a two-out single by Paul Letellier and a throwing error, with Smith earning the win and Crowley taking the loss.

Wilbur Bernier Portland Deering Biddeford High Tigers Bob Bailey Jere Crowley Steve Jordan Gay Smith Jordan Purple Rams Kevin Canfield Mack Richardson Steve Whelan Mark Sylvestre Richardson Paul Phil Hatch Deerings Letellier Seaving Sylvestre Berthiaume Hatch Sylvestre Smith Egbert Biddeford Canfield Gassipp O’flynn Schoppe E Smith Rams Bailey Whelan Chris Paul Forcier Caufield Slipp Anton Flynn Labonte Crowley Tom Anton Salvas B. Berthiaume Hateh Cook Herrick Arlington Toby Harrah Rangers Twins Minnesota Bobby Darwin

Tuesday and Wednesday Baseball Matchups and Standings Recap

Tuesday games feature Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Chicago Montreal at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at Cincinnati Atlanta at Houston San Francisco at San Diego. Wednesday schedules list St Louis Chicago New York Montreal Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta Houston San Francisco San Diego. American League East standings show Milwaukee Boston Detroit Cleveland Baltimore New York with varied records and interleague notes.

Philadelphia Christensen St. Louis Wise New York Koosman Chicago Hooton Montreal McAnally Pittsburgh Blass Los Angeles Osteen Cincinnati Gullett Atlanta Gentry Houston Wilson San Francisco Bryant San Diego Caldwell Ww. L. Pet G.B. Milwaukee Boston Detroit Cleveland Baltimore West Chicago Kansas City California Oakland Minnesota Texas Milwaukee Lolich Kline Palmer Tiant Blyleven Stanhouse N . California Ryan Cal Canton Nleveland Bosman Bell Bahnsen Blue West San Francisco Ontreal Atlantas New York Mets Chicago Cubs Alexander Lee Earl Weaver Dick Tidrow Tom Hilgendorf Jerry Johnson Brewers Ken Aspro

Red Sox Edge Orioles In Low Scoring Fenway Duel

In Boston at Fenway Park a rare scoreless 9 innings gave way to a 1-0 decision as Orlando Cepeda's 11th inning single scored Mario Guerrero. Doyle Alexander and Bill Lee pitched 10 and 9 scoreless frames respectively with Cepeda delivering the decisive hit.

Associated Press Boston Fenway Red Sox Orioles Baltimore Doyle Alexander Bill le Orlando Cepeda Mario Guerrero Detroit New York Yankees California Kansas City Minnesota Texas Oakland Chicago Cleveland

Indy 500 set for May 28 a grand colorful show

The Indianapolis 500 will run May 28 for the 57th time drawing 250000 plus spectators and millions worldwide. Tony Hulman rebuilt the Speedway after 1945 neglect, adding steel stands a motel golf course and museum. Prize money tops $1 million for the third straight year. Ray Harroun won the first race in 1911 and Mark Donahue set a 162.962 mph record last year.

Indianapolis Anton Tony” Hulman Terre Haute Ind Speedway Tony Hulman the Speedway Torin Ae Ray Harroun Mark Donahue

Chiefs Sign Three 1973 NFL Draft Choices

Kansas City Chiefs announce the signings of 1973 draft picks Paul Mettalo a Massachusetts quarterback Pat Holmes a former Houston Osler free agent Willie Osley Illinois cornerback and Albert White Fort Valley State Georgia wide receiver Also a 13th round pick Mettalo joins the team with two other signed 10th and 14th round selections.

Kansas City Kansas City Chiefs University of Massachusetts Paul Mettalo Chiefs Pat Holmes Houston Osler Holmes Mettalo Willie Osley University of Illinois Albert White Fort Valley State Georgia

Major League Leaders Highlight Key Standings

The Associated Press lists leaders by batting and pitching across leagues. P Kelly Chi leads in batting average at .435 with Kirkpatrick KC at .365. R Jackson Oak 26 runs. Mayberry KC 25 RBIs. Otis KC and Rojas KC lead hits with 41 and 40 respectively. double figures in doubles and triples shown with multiple players. Pitching leaders include Splittorff KC and Singer Cal with strong records and Carlton Phil 61 strikeouts.

Associated Press P.kelly Chi Kirkpatrick R.jackson Oak Mayberry Maypeymad KC Otis Rojas Harper Ben E.brinkman Det Briggs Mil Spencer Cal D.allen Hisle Min D.may North Dene Alomar Pat Watson Hin Santo Ero SF Wynn Bench Cin Ferog LA Fuentes Cedeno Bonds Metzzer Ques Pgh Maddox Stargel H.aaron Atl Morgan Koosman Sosa Carlton Phil Seaver

Falcons Sign Warwick and Lee in Exchange for Berry and Pick

NFL Notes report Lonnie Warwick and Bob Lee signed with the Atlanta Falcons after ending options with the Vikings. In other sports, John Newcombe beats Georges Olymp Go Ven in Las Vegas, Flyers trade Rick Foley to Detroit, Braves deal Didiar to Detroit, Royals sell Jerry May to the Mets, and Francis Healy expects a history degree while Kansas City visits Cleveland.

Bloomington Minn National Football League Minnesota Vikings Lonnie Warwick Bob Lee Atlanta Falcons Bob Berry Atlanta Ace Winter Atlanta Braves Bob Didier Detroit Tigers Gene Lamont Kansas City Kansas City Royals Jerry May New York Mets Springfield Mass Francis X. Healy Holyoke American International College Healy Cleveland Indians Royals Red Xx

Cepeda Delivers Clutch Hit In 12th For Bosox Win

Orlando Cepeda delivered a run scoring single in the 12th inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 at Fenway. Doyle Alexander and Bill Lee matched zeroes through 9 for Baltimore and Boston before Cepeda's decisive hit. Bob Bolin pitched one scoreless inning for the win, while Reggie Smith and Mike Guerrero helped set up the late rally.

Lee Red Sox Mike Guerrero Luis Aparicio Carl Yastrzemski Reggie Smith Orlando Cepeda Guerrero Smith Baltimore Luis Tiant Orioles Jim Palmer

Spaceman Escapes The Bullpen In Boston Victory

The Boston Red Sox win 1-0 in 11 innings over Baltimore as Bill Lee known as Spaceman delivers a strong start before leaving with a 3-0 record. Bolin holds Baltimore to one hit in relief while Lee fights through a left thumb issue and a late inning scare involving Earl Williams and Don Baylor. Teammate Mike Guerrero drives in the decisive run with Carl Yastrzemski and Orlando Cepeda contributing. Tiant to face Palmer in next game.

Ter Bolin Orioles Baltimore Lee Boston Earl Williams Don Baylor

St Josephs F C U Ice Club Ends season with win and tie

St Josephs F C U finished third in Riverside Ice standings after a weekend with one win and one 3 3 tie against Scarborough and Westbrook Bantam. Provencher Fleurant and Dakers led scoring while goaltender Bill Dixon starred.

Portland St . Joseph’s St. Joseph's F.C.U Riverside Biddeford Scarborough Danny Provencher St. Joseph F.C.U Steve Fleurant Pape Rusty Gagne Mike Buchanan al Nolette Westbrook Scoty Dakers Steve Dan Provencher Provencher Scotty Dakers Tommy Houle Lone Scott Dakers St. Joseph Bill Dixon Don Roy Rusty Lashua Richard Charette Thomas Houle Jerome Boucher Clem Murphy Steve Simpson Don Bard Don Gaudette

Twi Golf League Opens At Biddeford Saco Club

The Twi-Lite League begins Wednesday May 16 at the Biddeford Saco Country Club with teams listed including Drivers Potters Shankers Hookers Chippers and Slicers. First-week matches pit Drivers against Putters Shankers against Hookers and Chippers against Slicers.

Biddeford-Saco W. Hughes L. Danis G. Lemieux R. Cota H. Wooster A. Bradford P. Dube S. Stanton C. Adams Ww. Laverrier P. Sullivan B. Mitchell C. Robbins T. Dallaire J. Gilman D. Nason A. Chretien B. Gooch J. Prendergast L. Shevenell R. Ayotte K. Cormier R. Lemay E. Boissonneault

Weiskopf Wins National Invitation. Crampton Extends Lead

Bruce Crampton led the PGA money list with $167,551 this year while Bruce Crampton fell short of a fourth win as Tom Weiskopf captured the $30,000 first prize at the National Invitation. Weiskopf jumped 22 places to eighth with a one‑shot victory, as Crampton bogeyed the final hole. Weiskopf’s earnings rose to $64,722 for 1973, narrowing his gap to Jack Nicklaus.

New York Tom Weiskopf Professional Golf Association Weiskopf Bruce Crampton Crampton Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Lanny Wadkins Chi Chi Rodriguez Bob Dickson Ron Funseth Weise ‘Kopf Johnny Miller Homero Blancas

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