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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1972

Page

6

Kasko Keeps Tactful Tone As Red Sox Lead AL East

Eddie Kasko remains diplomatic as Boston grows its AL East lead with a doubleheader sweep over Cleveland 5-1 in 12 innings and 2-0, lifting the Red Sox ahead of Baltimore. Jim Palmer notches his 19th win for Baltimore, while New York, Oakland, and Kansas City post wins in the pennant race.

Associated Press Eddie Kasko Boston Red Sox Kaska Red Sox Cleveland Baltimore Boston Milwaukee Jim Palmer New York Yankees Detroit

Seagulls Blank York 13 0 In Rain at Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach defeats York High School 13 to 0 at Old Orchard Athletic Field as a torrential downpour began in the second half. Bernard scored on a direct snap run and Bergeron caught a 21 yard TD pass from Bourassa with Presley adding the extra point to seal the win.

Jim Coffey Old Orchard Beach Bernard York the Beach Dick Charles York High School Old Orchard Athletic Field Wildcats Skip Bernard John Bourassa John Bergeron Wildcat Mike Rovnak Dennis Schoff Schoff Old Orchard John DiGiamco Seagulls Roynak Bergeron Randy Hirst Steve Goller George Skinsacos Skinsacos Bourassa Joe Presley Hirst John Trulll Presley Savoy le le Cooper Hirst Lewis Savadio William Trull Lucas ‘Smith Goller Presley Bridges Sante Mar Skinsacos Griffin Bergeron Rovnak ‘Bourassa Schoff Bernard Digiamco Ryee Anderson Coffey Hickey Hayden

Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Across Leagues

The latest league tables show the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and Cleveland Indians leading the American League East with tight gaps. In the National League the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs hold strong records as New York and St Louis navigate the standings amid daily results and upcoming schedule notes.

Cincinnati San Francisco Giants San Diego Atlanta Padres Braves New York Mets St. Louis Montreal Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston Boston Cleveland Red Sox Associated Press Baltimore Detroit New York Milwaukee West Oakland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City California Texas Oakland Blue Horlen J. Perry Blyleven Twilight Colborn Cuellar Siebert Leveland Tidrow Kline Pit Sherman Bradley Ansas City Splittorff

Youth Football Coaches Meet at St Louis Field Tuesday

Youth league plans a Tuesday evening meeting at St Louis Field at 6 with all coaches and boys to report. Signups welcome. Istand rules require every boy to play at least one half each game and practice twice weekly, one hour per session. Season starts Sept 24 with 8-9 year olds at 10 am and 10-11 year olds at 11 am. Rosters list Raiders Chiefs Vikings Dolphins Chargers Colts Cowboys Rams and more with multiple coaches.

St. Louis Raiders Peter Langevin Steve Cantara Steve Mantis Tony Nava Chris Cantara James Gobeil James Nadeau Brian Bolduc Blaine Benson Richard Kadlee John Marcotte James Bisson Mark Robinson Donald LaRoche Richard Levasseur

Rangers Ground Rams 26 0 in Mutual Opener

Rangers overpower Kennebunk High in a 26 to 0 victory led by Bob Hamel ground game and Keith Trefethren passing. Big plays include a 41 yard completion to Don Voltz and a 70 yard strike to Chris Scontras late. Rams show defensive stops from Rick Coyne and John Fairfield amid torrential rain delay.

Don Littlefield Train Academy Kennebunk High Rangers Bob Hamel Keith Trefethren Steve Rose Trefethren Kennebunk Rick Coyne Phil Smith Hamel Chris Dorval Doug Welch Welch Chris Scontras Bergeron Ram Scontras Don Voltz Rams Rick ‘Coyne John Fairfield Doug

Two Mixed Couples Lane Loops Start at 20th Century Lanes

Mixed Couples leagues at 20th Century Lanes begin Friday September 15 at 7 with five players per team three women and two men. Friday signups open via Nick Gillis. Sunday Rollers Mixed Couples start Sunday September 17 at 7 with four players per team two women and two men. Contact the lanes to join.

Nick Gillis

Red Sox Sweep Indians As Pattin Shines In Doubleheader

Boston gains a 5-1 and 2-0 wins over Cleveland with strong pitching by Marty Pattin and Curt Curtiss. Carlton Fisk and Luis Aparicio provide key hits as Boston extends its AL pennant lead to 12 games while Kasko lauds his pitchers and notes upcoming test against Baltimore and Detroit.

Carlton Fisk Boston Cleveland Jack Brohamer Luis Aparicio Indians Aparicio Ohio Boston Red Sox Marty Pattin Cleveland Indians Red Sox Baltimore Detroit New York Sonny Siebert Dick Tidro Kasko Ed Farmer Bob Veale Pitts

Illegal procedure penalty in Harvard Penn clash

NCAA rules panel notes a Harvard player between linemen near the ball before snap. He moves inside 12 inches, triggering official action. Answer: Blow whistle and penalize Harvard 5 yards for illegal procedure. Rule cited 7-1-3-a-4.

Dave Nelson Ncaa Football Rules Committee Harvard Penn

Patriots Rally Past Lions In Exhibition Victory

New England Patriots edge Detroit Lions 34-30 in the final preseason game as Jim Plunkett connects on three touchdowns and Carl Garrett rushes for two. Mazur cites improved form and readiness for the regular season at home against Cincinnati. Cheyanski leads a stout Patriots defense despite a hand injury. Lions coach Schmidt calls his young opponent a promising unit after the loss.

Foxboro Mass John Mazur New England Patriots Mazur Patriots Detroit Lions New England National Football League Cincinnati Bengals Randy Vataha Jim Plunkett Plunkett Carl Garrett Thhose Lions Errol Mann Greg Landry Craig Cotton al Barnes Wataha Reggie Rucker Garrett Halvor Cherunski Detroit Joe Schmidt

Pac-8 shines as UCLA upset rocks Nebraska and USC dominates Arkansas

Open weekend antics lift the Pac-8 after UCLA stunned Nebraska 20-17 while Southern Cal crushed Arkansas 31-10. Colorado, Alabama, Washington, Tennessee, and Florida State won, with notable performances from Ed Sheen and Charlie Davis.

Associated Press Pac-8 UCLA Nebraska Southern California Arkansas Oklahoma Colorado West Coast California Alabama Duke Washington Pacific Tennessee Georgia Tech Florida State Pitt Bob Devaney

False start rule on lineman after snap placement

A false start occurs when a lineman who placed a hand on the ground before the snap moves his hand or hands after the snapper touches the ball. The rule targets movement by players between the snapper and the end of the line.

Rube Marquard's 1912 streak stands as record win run

Rube Marquard of the New York Giants uncapped a 19 game winning streak in 1912, a mark that remains unbeaten. Steve Carlton won 18 straight this season before a 2-1 loss to Atlanta on August 22.

Rube Marquard New York Giants Steve Carlton Philadelphia Atlanta

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