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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1972

Page

4

Brewer Second Half Rally Beats Thornton Academy at Doyle Field

Brewer High School turned a 8 8 halftime game into a 28 8 victory over Thornton Academy at Doyle Field. Quarterback Mike Henderson connected on a 60 yard TD pass to Kevin Griffin with two seconds left, and Bob Bishop and Griffin propelled a second half surge as Brewer pulled away in the final period.

Brewer Brewer High School Thornton Academy Doyle Field Witches Trojan Saco Bob Bishop Kevin Griffin Mike Henderson Griffin Maroon and Gold Thornton Dick Coffin Coffin Mike Dorais Here Maury Hayes Face Mask Hayes Frank Breau Henderson Dick Bartlett Steve McNabb John Cote Bartlett McNabb Breau Craig Locke Trojans Bishop Tony Cunningham

Seagulls Top Massabesic for Third Straight Win

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls beat Massabesic 21 to 6 at the Beach to run their season win streak to three. Tailback John Bergeron scored all three Seagull touchdowns on runs of four and five yards and a 30 yard pass interception, as Old Orchard jumped to 15-0 before Massabesic battled back.

John Bergeron Massabesh Old Orchard Beach Mark Bourassa George Skinsacos Seagulls Massabesia Mustangs Jim Angelosante Bergeron Joe Presley Bruce Edgecomb Massabesic Seagull Wayne Wedgewood Smith Rollins Presley Rt. Rt Rackeliff Argelosante Rere Manson Skinsacos Gerry Laway Lee Boyes Massabesic Libby Bourassa Bennett Bergeron Brian Gerry Wedgewood Hamilton Hirst Abbott Lglg Anderson Shorey Trull Ghidini

Havlicek Re-signs with Celtics After Holdout

Boston signs John Havlicek to multi year contract ending a holdout. The star forward, a 17000 point scorer and minutes leader last season, reports to practice in perfect condition along with veteran forward Paul Silas who was added to the roster.

Buzzards Bay Mass Boston Celtics John Havlicek Havlicek Celtics Ohio State National Basketball Association Paul Silas Silas The

Janson Captures Beech Ridge Class C Crown in 75-Lap Thriller

Jay Janson of Biddeford won the late season Class C feature at Beech Ridge Speedway after a grueling 75 laps with 33 starters and 11 finishers. He led from lap 40 and endured 11 restarts to claim the title amid a tight field. Ralph Cusack of Scarborough won the Class A 25 lap feature wire to wire, while Homer Drew of Raymond captured the Class B feature by a slim margin.

Scarborough Biddeford Jay Janson Beech Ridge Speedway Janson Ralph Cusack Cusack

Trotters And Pacers Rochester Fair Entries Post Time 7 45

Harness racing results and entries list across nine races at Lewiston and Rochester fairs. Details include horse names, drivers, race types, prizes, times, and daily double and quiniela payouts.

Rochester Hula’s A. Miles Kathahdin R. Wiley Silky Sullivan J. Ferrara Fleery A. Litvinchuk Marks Toy M. Beckwith Lorita R. Foster Sr Midnight C Sun Tan Kid H. McKinney Miss Banks G. Randell G. Dubois Clayhaven Clio E. Letendre Sir Don L. Fitch Paramount Pick D. May Patsy T. Ryan Homeric Jo Hogan Debbie R. Foster

Thoroughbred race results page shows multiple pace and trot events

The document lists multiple harness races with winners, payoffs for top horses, race times, and exacta and handle figures. Sauvage II and Crescent Miss lead the fourth race trot. Adios Mister wins the fifth pace. Miss Mt. Hope tops the sixth pace. Fages wins the seventh pace. News B leads the eighth pace. Gala Lobell wins the ninth pace. Chief Creed takes the tenth pace with exacta payoff of 25.60 and overall handle of 124,854.

Crescent Miss D.m.’S Sun Kip Miss Mt. Hope Barrister Eddy Quintela Fages Crown Dares Mighty M.G News B Black Chiffon Willing Ensign Gala Lobell Petron Jimmy Arness Hanover Chief Creed Exacta

Roll-A-Way Clubs In Twin Victories

Roll-A-Way Lanes women pro bowling posted twin league wins led by Pat Curtis 320 as Roll-A-Way beat Bowl-A-Wile 6 -21 totals 1482 to 1438 Ann Hubert 305 and Pat Parkinson 332 led Bowl-A-Wile while York County Roll-A-Way forfeit over Colonial Colonial unable to field a full team L Perron 294 G Perron 323 top performers in the victory at home games in York County plus Janie Blalock equal par 72 217 total 54 hole at Waco Quality First Golf Classic earning 455 dollars for 12th place

Pat Curtis Gorham Ann Hubert Pat Parkinson Pete Smith Colonial York County Waco, Tex New England Janie Blalock Portsmouth N.H

DeNucci Claims He Was Robbed After Griffith Win

Emile Griffith edged Joe DeNucci by a split 10 round decision at Hynes Memorial Auditorium drawing boos as DeNucci protested a “Boston decision.” Griffith improved to 34 with two judges supporting him while DeNucci complained of scoring and sought a rematch. Crowd neared capacity despite 2,883 announced attendance and $20,494 gross receipts.

Boston Emile Griffith Joe DeNucci Newton Griffith DeNucci Hynes Memorial Auditorium Griffih Jess The Boxing Commission

Suns land Charlie Scott rights in multi year deal

The Phoenix Suns acquired the rights to former ABA star Charlie Scott in a multi year contract signed last week and he arrived at training camp Sunday after a Celtics move sent his rights to Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns Celtics Charlie Scott Phoenix

Marcotte Wins Rolloff and Ends Jackpot Streak

Bob Marcotte won the men's weekly handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Sunday afternoon finishing with a 622 total and 132 high single to claim $95 and complete a rolloff triple crown. Other scores included Agreste 611 Poisson 592 Mon tembeau 575 Dusseault 555 Travers 544.

Bob Marcotte 20Th Century Marcotte J. Agreste F. Poisson R. Montembeau O. Dusseault M. Travers

Iowa Hawkeyes Lose Speedy Tailback Craig Johnson

The University of Iowa football team must cope without tailback Craig Johnson for the season after a left shoulder separation suffered in Saturday's 21 0 defeat to Ohio State. Team physician Dr. Harley Feldick said Johnson would undergo surgery Monday. the senior rushed for 14 yards before the injury.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Craig Johnson Johnson Ohio State Harley Feldick

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

Local classifieds note broad accessibility of want ads inviting readers to place or browse listings. The item emphasizes community participation and equitable opportunity across all residents for buying selling and services.

Wells Warriors Open With 16 0 Shutout Of Noble

Wells High School defeated Noble 16 to 0 as Wells defense held Noble to three first downs. Rick Moody ran 10 yards for a TD and threw to Fred Perkins for another, Moody also added a two point punt rushes, securing the second straight shutout for Wells.

Wells Wells High School Warriors Noble High School Noble Knights Rick Moody Moody Fred Perkins

Kennebunk Wins 8-0 Over Lake Region In Narrow Football Victory

Kennebunk High earned its first win 8-0 at Lake Region as sophomore Chris Dorval and senior Doug Welch led a 297 rushing yards attack. Dorval ran for 181 yards and Welch scored on a five yard TD as Steve Rose connected for a two point conversion. The Kennebunk defense smothered Lake Region despite three Lakers TDs being called back. Jay Evans led Lake Region with 77 rushing yards and a strong defensive effort.

Bridgton Kennebunk High Lake Region Naples Rams Lakers Yylines Kennebunk Chris Dorval Doug Welch Dorval Soph Welch Jay Evans Steve Rose Lake Ram Phil Smith Rick Coyne John Fairfield Laker Rose Joey Leach Leach Evans

Catfish Hunter Shuts Down Tigers For 16th Win

Oakland Athletics pitcher Catfish Hunter improved to 16-? with a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Rollie Fingers secured his 15th save with ninth inning help.

Catfish Hunter Oakland Athletics Detroit Tigers Hunter Rollie Fingers

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