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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1975

Page

8

Entrants Expected for 100th Preakness Stakes

Foolish Pleasure the Derby winner leads a field of ten entered for the 100th Preakness at Pimlico. Bold Chapeau joins among 20-1 shots as entry details unfold with owners paying nomination and start fees. Aiming at another win, Foolish Pleasure seeks Belmont Stakes entry to complete a potential Triple Crown bid.

Baltimore Pimlico Race Course Bold Chapeau Pimlico Earle Hart Fred Wyble Opelousas Anthony Leggio Tom Isbell Wyble Stephen A. Long Foolish Pleasure Belmont Park Little Current

Phillies welcome Allen back with three standing ovations

Dick Allen returned to Philadelphia and received three standing ovations as the Phillies blanked the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 behind Steve Carlton. Allen singled in his first at bat and handled seven first-base chances as 30,908 fans at Veterans Stadium roared for him throughout the game.

Associated Press Dick Allen Philadelphia Pennsylvania Allen Phillies Cincinnati Reds Steve Carlton St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres New York Mets San Francisco Giants Montreal Expos Atlanta Braves Chicago White Sox Pat Darcey Veterans Stadium

Harness Racing Card Night At Local Track Summary

Racing program features nine races with pacing and trotting events. Notable entrants include Simon Ballard driven Es, Honest Ken, and Reeds Oliver in early races, while JR's Commander and Mutiny Brooke lead midcard fields. Final exacta and pace outcomes to be determined after post time.

Simon B. E. Ballard Leslies Champ D. Richards Honest Ken R. Dagan G. Randall W. Miller Reeds Oliver B. Pike E. Burdick George W. Parker Jody Red Moonlight John L. Perkins Rocky Ringo Brandy Guy G. Reed Molly H. Medium A. LaFortune Molly Muffet Royal Titan Hush Star S. Bubier Jr. Copperhead D. May Keystone Trumph R. Bartlett Quintela Senator Nip Marshal Sharpie E. Richard Amy Alden W. Colle Jennys Mr Hoff J.C. Smith Overlee Dale R. Arnold G. Corey Dillard R. Smith Hazle Oakwood G. Knight Brooke W. Parker Jr Hardy T. Ryan Dave Western R. Wing Astral Joanne D. Carlisle Melvin Hanover Grouse Ridge Titan el. Tracy Kay Brann R.L. Cushing Aunt Lackey Rox Abbe Black Titan Terras S.S. Smith Peter Win W. Colby Muncy F. Woodbury Charlotte L. Fitch Happy Dream D. D. Carlisle Jr Scott D. May Boyadios R. Truitt Whirlwind H. James III Gramie KB

Cumberland Raceway Second Race Trot and Pace Results

The Cumberland Raceway program lists race results with finishers, dividends, and times for nine races. Notable winners include King Of 7 in the first trot, Tom Torre in the third pace, Overstate in the fourth pace, and Marilyn's Pluff in the sixth pace, with Exacta and Daily Double payouts noted and overall handle reported at 54,924 dollars.

Race results first race pace and finishers

Knight Keeper led with times 4.20 3.40 2.80 finishing pace 600. Bungo Baggins placed second with 6.40 4.40 3. Tavern's Easter 760 earned a mark. Other entrants include Also Treasure Killean Janet Flash Mountain Moriah Wise Prudence My Gal A. Overall time 2.09.2.

Knight Keeper Bungo Baggins Treasure Killean Janet Flash Mountain Moriah Wise Prudence My Gal A

Pro Basketball Finals Schedule and CBS TV Days

Pro basketball best of seven finals listed for May 18 in Washington and May 20 in San Francisco with CBS TV coverage. Dates May 23 25 27 include potential games in Golden State Oakland or San Francisco. May 30 and June 2 also listed if necessary with CBS TV coverage. Hockey notes show NHL playoffs with weekday games and no Wednesday game. Buffalo at Philadelphia first game and Friday's games mentioned.

Associated Press Golden State Washington Cbs-Tv San Francisco Oakland CBS Buffalo Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Philphia New York St. Louis Montreal West Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta San Diego S.francisco Houston Kings Richard Chiago Reuschel Kirby Norman Billingham Twitchell Lonborg

Rams Sign Third Round Pick Nugent From Auburn

Los Angeles Rams sign tight end Dan Nugent, 6 foot 3, 250 pounds, from Auburn as the 14th draft choice to sign. Nugent, who caught nine passes last season in a run heavy offense, impressed with size and speed. Joe Paterno to receive 1975 Liberty Bell Award from Pennsylvania Bar Association for community service strengthening the legal system.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Rams Dan Nugent Auburn Nugent Rams Pittsburgh Penn State Joe Paterno Young Lawyers’ Section Pennsylvania Bar Association PBA Paterno

Huot Wins State of Maine Bowling Handicap Title

Maurice Huot of Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford topped the field at Figoli’s Bowling Center Hallowell with a 1,221 scratch plus 230 handicap for 1,451 to win the State of Maine Bowling Handicap event. Dick Inman of Congress Square Lanes finished second with 1,443 as Ann Hubert and Jerry Forcier of Roll-A-Way Lanes sit second in Mixed Doubles with 1,205.

Maurice Huot Biddeford State of Maine Huot Emai Figoli Hallowell Dick Inman Congress Square Lanes Ann Hubert Jerry Forcier Mrs. Hubert Pat Tarbox Pat Ann

Standings and results from major leagues update

American League East standings show Milwaukee and Oakland at top with Minnesota Chicago and New York in pursuit. Weekly results include Baltimore 3 Chicago 2, Kansas City 4 Detroit 1, Milwaukee 2 Texas 2 in 1 inning suspended game, plus Thursday and Friday schedules across AL and NL involvement.

Associated Press Milwaukee Boston Baltimore Detroit Cleveland New York West Oakland Texas Kansas City California Minnesota Chicago Oakland

Golf League Underway at Biddeford-Saco Country Club

The Twilight League opened with 72 golfers competing. Team standings determined first next week with team prizes. three tied for first, five for second in a scramble of scores led by Thayer Michaud and Lesieur.

Biddeford-Saco Country Club Brian Thayer Andy Michaud Dick Lesieur Ray Cota Arthur Carr Ray Montpas al Bradford Ed Litwinowich

Biddeford High Varsity Club Welcomed by Athletic Association

A large Biddeford High School Varsity Club turnout attended an informal meeting in the Lecture Hall. Athletic Association President Raymond Berthiaume, advisors, coaches, and BAA officers outlined annual activities, financial reports, and future plans. The event highlighted fundraising, field house plans, and urged volunteer involvement. the next meeting will be May 28 for officer elections.

Biddeford High School Biddeford Athletic Association Athletic Association Raymond Berthiaume Arthur Descoteaux Steve Notts BAA Philip Stebbins Peter Langevin Ruth Travers Richard Dumais Robert Bourgault Berthiaume Varsit Club Biddeford Richard Hebert Descoteaux Varsity Club

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