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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1972

Page

5

Tiant Star Power Lifts Red Sox Past Orioles in Twinbill

Luis Tiant pitched four hitless innings then a four hitter as Boston swept a doubleheader over Baltimore 9-1 and 4-0. Pattin won game one. Tiant dominated in game two to push Boston one game up on Detroit in the AL East race.

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Ali Praises Patterson Then Presses Frazier Rematch

Muhammad Ali lauded Floyd Patterson after stopping him in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden. He called for a rematch with Patterson and challenged heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, criticizing Frazier for not defending against top contenders. Patterson will train and consider retirement after the loss. Patterson’s fans and the arena crowd of 17,378 saw Ali dominate with a controlled, tactical display until the stoppage.

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Major League Leaders: American and National League highlights

The Associated Press lists top MLB leaders by batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and steals for both leagues. Key names include Carew, Piniella, Murcer, Rudi, Rose, Bench, Carlton, Seaver, and Ryan with notable totals across batting, runs, RBIs, and pitching. Also notes Holy Cross appoints co captains Joe Wilson and Joe Marc Aurele.

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Nik wins Gaspe Plateau Purse at Lincoln Downs

Adrian Nik paid $8 to win the Gaspe Plateau Purse at Lincoln Downs, covering five furlongs in 59.8 seconds under Timmy Kelly. Claude English, 25, former Rhode Island standout and Portland Trail Blazers alum, was named assistant coach of the Rams.

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Weaver Seeks Help From Friends in Pennant Push

Earl Weaver plots endgame strategy as Orioles suffer a doubleheader loss to Boston and fall 2½ games behind the Red Sox with 12 games remaining. Detroit trails by one game. New York and Cleveland also in the mix. Other AL and NL results noted with key pitchers Pattin Tiant Fryman Holtzman and Jackson Bando.

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Celtics Ready for Montreal Preseason Opener

Boston Celtics prepare for a pre season trip to Montreal with a full 17 man squad. Coach Tommy Heinsohn plans a running pressing style for the exhibition against the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night in Canada. Wayne Grabiec and Mark Minor are named rookies among the roster.

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