Former Biddeford Resident Accused of Fixing Races
Forrest N. Jr., 45, once barred as a New York harness driver, is charged with conspiring to bribe drivers to fix superfecta races at Yonkers and Roosevelt from Jan 15 to April 13, netting about $3 million. FBI arrested him near Roosevelt Raceway. bail set at 50,000. He previously operated as a horse broker after disbarment and is a Biddeford, Maine native.
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New York
Forrest N. Jr
New York State
Yonkers
Roosevelt
Gerry
Brooklyn
Hal Myerson
Federal Strike Force Against
Organized Crime
FBI
Tor
Bidde
Russian Trip Offers Unequaled Experience for U S Swim Coach
TEMPE ARIZ AP The U S women's swimming team coach Mona Plummer recalls the Moscow trip to the World University games as unforgettable though onerous After 19 hours in the air a passport visa confiscation and two night stay in a university compound 300 American team members were confined there for days meals tickets withheld until officials threatened embassy contact Guards and security were tight with routine pass checks The team enjoyed a rare moment of levity when Americans tossed a Frisbee in a balcony crowd but overall mood was restrained and the experience left a lasting impression without seeking repetition
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Tempe
Ariz
U.S
Moscow
Mona Plummer
Arizona State University
Plummer
Junior Fishing Derby Set for September 15 at Rotary Park
John R. Bolduc, publicity chairman for the Saco Jaycees, announces the Junior Fishing Derby on Saturday September 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park Biddeford. Children ages 1 to 15 may register for free at King’s Sporting Goods 103 Main St Saco on Sept 15. prizes awarded. Adults must accompany youngest children.
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John R. Bolduc
Saco Jaycees
Rotary Park
Biddeford
King’s Sporting Goods
Main St
Sacoo
Bolduc
Braves Acquire Heard Kunnert For Hummer Draft Pick
In a NBA trade Buffalo Braves obtain forward Garfield Heard from Chicago Bulls and rights to their No. 1 draft choice Kevin Kunnert in exchange for forward John Hummer and a 1974 second-round pick. Del Mar Futurity purse set to reach record, $116,190 expected with 11 horses slated Wednesday.
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Buffalo Braves
National Basketball Association
Garfield Heard
Chicago Bulls
Chicago
Kevin Kunnert
Braves
John Hummer
del Mar
Calif
Baseball Standings and Schedule Across American and National Leagues
The chart shows American League standings with Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, New York, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Oakland, Kansas City, Chicago, Minnesota, California, and Texas, including games back and records. Monday results include Boston 4 Baltimore 3 and Cleveland 3 New York 2, with upcoming matchups listed for today and Wednesday.
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Boston
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Milwaukee
Cleveland
West Oakland
Kansas City
Chicago
Minnesota
California
Texas
Oakland
Pattin
McNally
Cleveland Perry
Dobson
Fryman
Slaton
Seibert
Decker
Garber
Abbott
Wood
Ryan
L. Pet. G.B. St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Montreal
Philadelphia
West Cincinnati
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Houston
Atlanta
San Diego
Patriots swing two late deals in bold pre season moves
New England Patriots head coach Chuck Fairbanks trimmed four players from the regular roster and six from the taxi squad by the 4 p.m. deadline. They traded defensive end Dennis Wirgowski to the Eagles and acquired linebacker Brian Stenger from the Steelers.
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Mass
New England Patriots
Chuck Fairbanks
Patriots
National Football League
Fairbanks
New England
Dennis Wirgowski
Philadelphia Eagles
The
Brian Stenger
Pittsburgh Steelers
Biddeford Faces Edward Little In Open Conference Play
Biddeford High School travels to Auburn to face defending champion Edward Little in a tough Class A Conference opener. Coach Kerry lauds Edward Little speed, while noting Biddeford’s injuries and key players like Cantara Gagnon Methot and Gaudreau. TA, Old Orchard Beach, Brunswick, Cony, and Dirigo also feature in area prep action this weekend.
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Dick Charles
Biddeford High School
Auburn
Edward Little
Dave Kerry
Marquis
Chapman
Teir
Kerry
Tigers
Thornton
Waterhouse Field
Biddeford
Jeff Cantara
Mike Gagnon
Paul
Steve Methot
Iddeford
John Gaudreau
Norm Nolette
Bob Bouthot
Thornton Academy
Bob Cote
Mike Verrier
Mark Paquet
Trojan
Cote
Paquette
Frank Sears
Cony
Doug Bartlett
Hurricane Island Survival School
Craig Locke
Cong
Brunswick
Trojans
Old Orchard Beach
Joe Regina
Seagulls
York
Regina
Tracy Servaide
Mike Lee
Skip Bernard
Bernard
George Skinsacos
Dirigo High School
Dixfield
Maynard Traded To St. Louis Cardinals
The St Louis Cardinals acquire Don Maynard from the New York Jets for an undisclosed draft choice. Maynard, 36, joins a young receiving corps to mentor and help the offense under Coach Don Coryell. Other NFL notes include Virgil Carter out for the season with Cincinnati, Tim Van Galder claimed by the Bengals, and Green Bay naming Scott Hunter starter for Sunday.
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Don Coryell
St. Louis
Whetter
Cardinals
Don Maynard
Cards
Maynard
New York Jets
Joe Sullivan
Mel Gray
Bobby Moore
Walker Gillette
Cincinnati Bengals
Virgil Carter
Carter
Green Bay
Bengals
Tim van Galder
Dan Devine
Scott Hunter
Rally by Gonneville Lachance Wins Roll Off
Edward Gonneville and Henry Lachance overcame a 23 pin deficit to win by 21 pins with 210 as the winning team score. Priscille Couture and Couture finished second with 1,068 as other notable totals included Dick Boutin and Richard Grenier at 1,067. The jackpot pending at 1-7 was not hit, with a $20 prize rolled to Saturday Sept 15 at 2 p.m.
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Edward Gonneville
Henry Lachance
Priscille Couture and
Couture
Gonneville
Lachance
Couture and
Dick Boutin
Richard Grenier
Ricky
R. Boutin
R. Grenier
Bregen
R. Leman
D. Cote
J. Giles
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East Biddeford
Rochambeau
Guy Lajeunesse
Norman Roberge
Quinten Wilson
Ralph Petit
David Gadbois
Art Nadeau
Ford
Maine
Long Island
Jovis
Ringi
Ontario
Toronto
Duffering Park
Scarborough Downs
James Arness
Anette Funicello
Dean Martin
Javis
Hempstead
Jerusalem Ave
Uniondale, N.Y
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HONDA
ED & Frank Chevrolet
Saco
Blass
Hooton
Koosman
Lonborg
Sutton
Cincinnati
Grimsley
Bradley
Schueler
Renko
Foster
Roberts
Jones
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New England Whalers
World Hockey Association
Tracy Servadio
St. Louis Cardinals
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Jets
Scott
Devine
Dallas Cowboy
Tom Landry
Roger Staubach
Craig Morton
Staubach
Maine Petroleum Association
Water St. Augusta
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