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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1973

Page

7

Joe Don Looney The Tragic Figure Of Football’s Promise

A Federal appeals court ruling cites a submachine gun found in Joe Don Looney’s house during a search. The former No. 1 draft choice for the Giants in 1964 faced arrest for weapon possession amid a long pattern of behavioral troubles across NFL teams and college years.

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Leedy's Coffee House Wins York County Softball Title

Leedy's Coffee House of Alfred wins the York County Softball Tournament at Memorial Field Biddeford after a 97 victory in the final. Ray Belanger starred for Devon's Mobil of Laco in the early game, hitting a triple homer and five RBIs, while Bruce Cousens led Leedy with three singles a double and five RBIs in the championship. Mike Weeks pitched well for Leedy earning the win and MVP honors.

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May Walks Boston Off In 13th As Brewers Sweep

Dave May drove in the winning run with a 13th inning single after a two-run homer by Pedro Garcia, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 and 5-4 doubleheader sweep over the Boston Red Sox. May also tied the score with a seventh inning RBI single. Eduardo Rodriguez earned his seventh win in relief.

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Redskins Seek Revenge in Exhibition With Patriots

Washington meets New England at Schaefer Stadium in an exhibition aimed at salving pride after last year’s 24 to 23 upset. Larry Brown to play first half. Duane Thomas to spell him in final two quarters as 1973 prep continues.

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Foreman Knocks Out Roman In First Heavyweight Defense

George Foreman stopped Joe King Roman in the first round to defend the world heavyweight title won from Joe Frazier on January 22. The bout followed Foreman’s title claim after defeating Frazier.

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Hooper Fights for World Series Emblem Justice

Har Om Hooper, a Hall of Fame outfielder, recalls the 1918 World Series dispute when the commission ordered sharing among four clubs. He pressed how emblems were denied and letters sent to players, while Kuhn and Heydler played key roles in the saga and its aftermath.

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Thornton Frosh Football Equipment Pickup

Thornton freshmen football players should report to Linnell Gym on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to collect their equipment.

Thornton Linnell Gym

Arnold Palmer Becomes First Four-Time Masters Champion

Arnold Palmer wins the Masters at Augusta Georgia for the fourth time in Veneer years 1958 1960 1962 and 1964 making him the first golfer to achieve four Masters victories at Augusta National.

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