Scarborough Downs Ends Free Pass Policy For 88 Night Meet
Sports Bits notes Scarborough Downs will stop free general passes under Ogden Inc. policy, with only working press and courtesy passes allowed. The move follows years of losses amid rising costs, aiming to boost revenue as the 88 night meeting opens Sunday at 7:30. The columnist predicts fan backlash but eventual adaptation, and questions if attendance will rise without gates.
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Sabres Beat Flyers In OT To Halt Slide In Series
In a sweltering Memorial Auditorium, the Buffalo Sabres upset the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in overtime to cut the NHL title series lead to 2-1. Rene Robert cashed in on a rebound after Gil Perreault’s setup, ending a tense game played amid heat and fog.
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Namath undecided on NFL Jets or WFL offer
Namath says he leans toward the World Football League’s four million dollar bid but has not decided. He could retire, join the Jets for reportedly one million dollars, or choose another path.
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Biddeford Blasts Cheverus In Double Digit Win
Biddeford High School snapped a six game skid with an 18 to 4 victory over Cheverus at St Louis Alumni Field. The Orange and Black collected 14 hits led by Bob Bouthot and Mark Fontaine as Biddeford built a 6 0 first inning lead and never looked back. Gabiel pitched a complete game, allowing only two early innings before settling in for the win.
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Bulldogs Deal Thornton a 8-4 Loss at Portland Stadium
Portland High toppled Thornton and the Golden Trojans 8-4 at Portland Stadium Tuesday afternoon to leave Thornton three games behind Deering for the division title. Portland ace Bryan Durost allowed six hits with nine strikeouts, while Bruce Cary and Mike Allen led the offense with key homers and multi run rallies.
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Brilliant Bill Lee Two Hits The A’s Boston
Bill Lee pitched a brilliant two hitter as the Red Sox shut out the Oakland A’s 7-0 at Fenway Park. Lee limited walks to one, threw 78 pitches, earned his first shutout of the year, and improved to 5-4, while Jim Rice and Tony Conigliaro homered.
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Tony C Conigliaro Hits Fenway Homer vs A's in 7-0 Win
Tony Conigliaro, returning to the Red Sox after years away, went 1-for-4 with a first inning RBI single and a fourth inning home run off Vida Blue. The blast at Fenway Park helped Boston beat Oakland 7-0, reaffirming his regained power and confidence despite a long absence and past injuries.
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