Thornton Academy Boosters Form to Aid Thornton Athletics
A new Thornton Academy Athletic Boosters Club forms in Saco to support all high school sports. The group joins Biddeford Athletic Association, which raised 13079.14 for Biddeford programs from 1974 to 1975 through concessions, dues, and events, reinvesting funds in jackets, equipment, and awards. The SPA announces its wrestling bulletin with Biddeford in the Southern Division alongside regional schools. Robert O'Dell of Biddeford named Nassau College top athlete and Judy Boucher receives UM Farmington honor. Hambletonian telecast slated for Aug 30 with CBS coverage and Rockingham Park invitee Lew Williams driving Jilly in the $25,000 Romeo Hanover Invitational.
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Saco
Thornton Academy Athletic Boosters Club
Biddeford Athletic Association
Biddeford
Thornton Boosters Club
Thornton
Neophyte Thornton Academy Athletic Boosters Club
Rod Lodge
Tom Morrison
Ed Boutet
Priscilla Quentin
Nelson Beaulieu
Don Guay
Betty Roberts
al Brunelle
Anne Kany
Dick Libby
Vera Warner
Thornton Academy
Tiger Gym
Lew Williams
New England
Rockingham Park
Williams
Jilly
Revengeful TA Tops Biddeford In Telegram League Tilt
Thornton Academy rallied from a 6-1 deficit to beat Biddeford 6-5 at St. Louis Alumni Field, staying alive in the Telegram League pennant race. TA pitcher Steve Fogg struggled, but TA mounted seventh and eighth inning bursts to clinch the win while Deering fell 7-0 to South Portland. TA sits 7-5, two games behind the leaders with five to go.
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Thornton Academy
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St. Louis Alumni Field
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Golden Trojans
Rams
Saco
Tigers
Steve Fogg
Orange and
Black
Don McGuffin
Don Gagne
Harry Hadiaks
Thornton
Fontaine
Gary Bissonnette
Bob Bouthot
Mike Pinette
Fogg
Dave Fortin
Tiant Shines Yet Sox Fail to Score in 3-0 Loss
Boston suffers a 3-0 defeat to Kansas City as Luis Tiant pitches well but receives no run support. Busby hurls a complete game over nine innings, with Boston errors inflating the Royals' offense. Key miscues on a muffed play contribute to the decisive three-run stretch in the sixth.
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Tiant
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Dennis Leonard
Kansas City
Carboll
Burlesonss
Pimlico Stakes Odds Shuffle in Centenary Run
Pimlico in Baltimore prepares for the 100th Preakness with Foolish Pleasure and Avatar among top contenders. Singh challenges with prior track experience, while Diabolo Master Derby Prince Thou Art and Native Guest hold long odds. Ali’s boxing note and NBA play also spread.
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Singh
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OTB
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Diabolo
Johnny Campo
Media
Jorge Velasquez
Jean Cruget
Hold Chapeau
Ali predicts eighth round knockout by champ in Las Vegas
AP report from Las Vegas notes Muhammad Ali, 33, predicts an early finish against Ron Lyle in the eighth round, while Lyle, a former Denver convict, vows his moment will come. Observers doubt Lyle can test the champion in the second defense since beating Foreman last year.
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Jack Stevenson
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Warriors Evicted From Home For Playoff Games Location Change
The Golden State Warriors lose home court for two playoff games as the Oakland Coliseum Arena hosts an ice show next week. The second and third games move to the Cow Palace in San Francisco with a potential sixth game at Oakland on May 30. Publicist Hal Childs notes the team last played at the Cow Palace four years ago while TV needs shaped the schedule. The Bullets open the series Sunday at Landover.
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Warriors
National Basketball Association
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