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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

7

Pacers Rally Past Nets 100 99 In Series Thriller

Indiana erases 20 point deficit to beat New York 100 99 and take a 3 2 lead in the ABA championship series. Billy Keller scores 29 tying Freddie Lewis for Pacers high while Rick Barry leads Nets with 33.

Indiana Pacers New York Nets Indianapolis Ind Lou Carnesseca Carnesseca Nets Indiana New York Pacers Rick Barry Billy Paultz Pacer Bob Leonard Stoelm Billy Keller Keller Roger Brown Barry Freddie Lewis Lewis Tom Washington

Palmer Loses Wristwatch as Open Leads See Pros Tangle

Arnold Palmer mislaid a $1,200 wristwatch on the Memphis course and shot a 71 as Billy Maxwell and Gibby Gilbert share a 69. Hubert Green and Lee Trevino chase rounds, with Charles Coody and 14 others at 71, in the Danny Thomas Memphis Open. Jack Nicklaus withdraws with flu.

Memphis Maxwell Colonial Country Club Gibby Gilbert Hubert Green Lee Trevino Charles Coody Palmer Doug Sanders Deane Beman Dave Stockton Don January J.C. Snead Jack Nicklaus

Mitchell earns unanimous decision in Portland boxing card

Peoria's Jack Mitchell defeats Jim McDermott of Holyoke in a ten round light heavyweight bout by unanimous decision. In the same night Joe Young of Brooklyn stops Brian O'Melia of Bayonne in 2 10 of the fourth round of a scheduled ten round heavyweight bout.

Portland Jack Mitchell Peoria Ill Jim McDermott Holyoke Mass Joe Young Brooklyn N.Y Brian O’melia Bayonne N.J

NHL All Star Team Includes Esposto Orr Hull Esposito

Boston and New York lead with two players each on the first team to be announced in New York. Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr headline the All Star selections with Brad Park Rod Gilbert and Tony Esposito joining Chicago in the first unit. Second team features Hadfield Ratelle Courno Yer Dryden Stapleton and White. Orr ties history with fifth straight first team nod and Esposito earns high vote support.

NEW York Boston Chicago National Hockey League Phil Esposito Bobby Orr Brad Park Rod Gilbert Bobby Hull Tony Esposito Vic Hadfield Jean Ratelle Yvan Cournoyer Ken Dryden Montreal Pat Stapleton Bill White Orr Hart Litke Norris Smythe Doug Harvey Center Professional Hockey Writers Association Hull Detroit Gordie Howe Gilbert

Race driver Jim Malloy dies after Indianapolis crash

Indianapolis mourns as 36 year old racer Jim Malloy dies from injuries suffered during practice for the Indianapolis 500. He had earlier spoken of his speed and stability in races and leaves a wife and three children. Memorial services were set in Indianapolis with his body to be sent to Denver.

Indianapolis Jim Malloy Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Motor Speedway Malloy Speedway Mike Spence Lotus Dan Gurney Jim Grant King Theman King Conkle Funeral Denver Colo Cheryl Pat

Red Sox Routed by Tigers Before Yankees Series

Detroit blew open a 7-2 victory at Tiger Stadium as Norm Cash and Tom Hailer led a burst of four runs in the fifth inning. Lew Krausse took the loss for Boston, while Rico Petrocelli and Carlton Fisk provided Boston’s only bright spots. Marty Pattin was slated to start for the Red Sox against the Yankees.

NEW York Red Sox New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Boston Detroit Joe Coleman Tigers Tiger Stadium Norm Cash Lew Krausse Tom Hailer Jim Northrup Gates Brown Willie Horton Hailer Bill Lee Krausse Tony Taylor Rico Petrocelli Carlton Fisk Coleman Reggie Smith Eddie Kasko Haller Kaska Marty Pattin Yankees Mel Stottjlemyre

Seagulls Defeat Marshwood 14-8 In Coastal Baseball Tilt

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls slugged 14 runs on nine hits and 12 Marshwood walks to topple Marshwood 14-8 on the Beach. Smith Cantara LHeureux Golovich and Presby led the offense while Bouchard won the mound outing as Eastman Rousseau and Robinson each added RBI contributions in the Southern York League clash.

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls Marshwood Old Orchard Ee A ‘Smith Rogers Bouchard Cantara L'Heureux Presley Regan Marsh Eastman Robinson O'Malley Boston Rbi Smith Golovich L’heureux Presby Adams Lane Rix Rousseau Smith Fregeau Fastman Phinney U Rene Cardiff

Major League Leaders Summary2

The Associated Press lists top American and National League leaders in batting runs and RBIs for the season. Notable names include Piniella, Aparicio, Kingman, and Morgan leading hits and runs, with Cash and Darwin among RBI leaders and Lolich dominating strikeouts.

P.kelly Chi Tovar Harper Bsn Darwin D.allen Piniella Aparicio Alomar Cal Pinson Allen Chit Rojas Thompson Cash Det Min D.nelson Tex McCraw Cle Kaat Locker Oak Lolich Coleman Sanguillen Pgh Torre Stl Morgan Cin Wynn Htn Kingman Tolan Brock Speier Montanez Phi A.oliver Stargell Fuentes S.F Bonds

Riva Ridge Faces Stiff Challenge In Preakness Run

In Baltimore the 97th Preakness Stakes features Riva Ridge as Derby winner facing seven rivals led by Upper Case at equal weights. Post positions place No Le Hace inside and No 2 post for Upper Case with jockeys Brousard and Turcotte. The race carries a 189000 purse with 137300 to winner and airs 5 6 p.m. on CBS.

Pimlico Upper Case Meadow Stable de Carroll Bee Bee Bee Carroll CBS Ray Broussard Ron Turcotte Riva Ridge Joseph R. Straus le Hace Phil Rubbicco Homer Pardue Pardue William and Joseph Stavola Freetex Chuck Baltazar Rokeby Stable Key

Racehorse Connections Set for Stakes Card

The Mint ridden by Braulio Baeza and Eager Exchange with Eddie Maple will race for John D. Marsh's stable while Hassi's Image with Dr. Hassi Shina and Festive Mood ridden by James Moseley and Sally M. Gibson lines up for Carlos Jimenez. Bee Bee Bee targets Eldon Nelson's entry alongside Farish III.

the Mint Braulio Baeza John D. Marsh Eddie Maple Hassi Shina Hassi James Moseley Sally M. Gibson Carlos Jimenez William S. Farish III Eldon Nelson

Decary Starts Little League Season with Wet Field

Decary Little League Inc enters its eighth national season as Sunday brings a round robin. The field is very wet from rain but playable barring more showers. If rain continues the season opens Monday night, with exhibition four inning games and pairings including S A C U versus Mar cote and Saint Jean versus Fortiers Insurance.

Decary Little League Inc St. Andre Credit Union St. Jeans Marcotte Emond Fortiers Rays

Saco Little League Opens With Four Inning Games

Saco Little League begins Sunday with three or four inning games at p.m. on Summer Street. Owen-Davis faces Saco Hardware, Saco-Biddeford Savings plays Shaw's, Martin's clashes with Golden Rooster. Regular season follows Monday at 6.

Saco Diamond Owen-Davis Saco Hardware Saco-Biddeford Savings Shaw Martin’s Golden Rooster

Palazzi Named Freshman Coach at Holy Cross

Worcester AP reports Togo Palazzi, former Holy Cross All American and ex Celtics player, will coach Holy Cross freshman team. He led St. Mary's High School in Worcester for four years with 63 wins and 18 losses.

Worcester Mass Togo Palazzi Holy Cross Boston Celtics Palazzi St. Mary’s High School

Blefary Presses Padres for Pay Raise in Trade Fallout

Curt Blefary, part of a four player swap that sent Ollie Brown to Oakland, refused to report to the Padres without higher pay. Padres president E. J. Bavasi dismisses a raise, stating he won’t finance Blefary’s request. Blefary hinted at returning home to New Jersey to become a policeman.

SAN Diego Curt Blefary Oakland Athletics San Diego Padres Padres E.J Buzzie’ Bavasi Padre Blefary A's Ollie Brown Oakland A’s Mike Kilkenny Buzzie New Jersey Bavagi

Reds Trade Bernie Carbo for Joe Hague Jr

The Cincinnati Reds exchange outfielder Bernie Carbo for St. Louis Cardinals outfielder first baseman Joe Hague Jr. Carbo hit .310 as a rookie in 1970 but slumped to .219 with three hits in 21 at bats this season. Hague, 28, batting .237 with three homers and 11 RBIs, hit .271 with 14 homers in 1970 but fell to .226 last year. Used Trucks Are Listed In Section 12 of Want Ads.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Bernie Carbo St. Louisi Cardinals Joe Hague Jr Carbo Reds Hague Cardinals

Babe Barna dies at 57 after stroke and MLB career

Herbert Paul Babe Barna an outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1937 1938 the New York Giants for three seasons and the Boston Red Sox in 1943 died at 57 a week after a stroke He also spent time in the minor leagues his lifetime MLB batting average was .232.

Charleston W.va Herbert Paul Babe Barna Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Boston’ Red Sox

National AAU Horseshoe Tourney set for Harlingen

The National AAU Horseshoe Pitching Tournament is planned for Harlingen Texas from October 18 to 21. Sponsor Whispering Advertising is listed in the advance notice.

Harlingen Tex

Twi Golf League Leaders and Standings at Biddeford Saco

The Slicers led with 6% points, followed by Hookers 5 and Shankers 4 in the Twi-Lite League at Biddeford Saco Country Club. Hookers won the best ball jackpot, five players tied for high score at 38, and detailed 2 ball best ball results are listed. League standings show Hookers leading with 84, then Shankers 10, Slicers 8, Chippers 8, Putters 5, Drivers 4. May 21 schedule pits Puters against Chippers, Hookers against Shankers, Slicers versus Drivers.

Biddeford- Saco Country Club Shankers Chippers Mike Roberge Cris Angis Dick Sawtelle Bill Gooch Ken Whitten Paul Sullivan Jim Binette Harry Wooster Elliot Fis Jim McGonigle Jim Gilman Leo Denis Dave Tousignant Slicers

Schultz Signs Two Year Pact With Flyers

Left winger Dave Schultz signs a two year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL. The 22 year old produced 18 goals and 28 assists last season while playing with Richmond Robbins in the AHL.

Schultz Philadelphia Dave Schultz Philadelphia Flyers Richmond Robbins

Yonkers Marathon Moves to Raceway in June

Yonkers Marathon, a longtime event since 1936, will be staged and sponsored by Yonkers Raceway with the Yonkers Jaycees on June 11. Runners start and finish at the track and spectators can view competitors at least five times. The 26 mile 385 yard race is AAU sanctioned.

Yonkers Yonkers Raceway Yonkers Jaycees AAU

MacDonald Returns to Yonkers Driving Competition

Morris MacDonald, 63, returns to harness driving at Yonkers Raceway after three years away. The Strathroy Ontario veteran fields Highland Duke, a stable star who has won seven straight races, including three at Yonkers.

MacDonald Yonkers N.Y New York Morris MacDonald Yonkers Raceway Strathroy Ont Highland Duke Duke

Royals Open Season With Rookie Montgomery In Rotation

The Kansas City Royals start the season with right hander Monty Montgomery, 25, as their sole rookie on the staff. The Albemarle North Carolina native stood 6 feet 3 inches and split 1971 between Omaha and Elmira, winning all three decisions he earned with the Royals last fall.

Kansas City Kansas City Royals Monty Montgomery Monty Albemarle N.C Omaha Elmira Royals

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