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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1972

Page

7

Notre Dame Debuts Against Northwestern in Delayed 1972 Opener

Notre Dame makes its delayed 1972 debut under coach Ara Parseghian against Northwestern at Dyche Stadium in Evanston with 55 000 in attendance. Sophomore quarterback Tom Clements starts as the Irish seek offensive balance while the defense builds strength.

Fighting Irish Notre Dame Knute Rockne Northwestern Evanston Ill Tom Clements Michigan Ara Parseghian Rocke

Crusader Ground Game Leads Holy Cross in Big New England Card

Holy Cross powered by full back Joe Wilson displays a strong ground attack at Brown while Boston College hosts Temple in a marquee New England slate. Connecticut opens Yankee play vs Vermont as Boston University visits New Hampshire and other regional matchups unfold across the schedule.

Associated Press Holy Cross Joe Wilson Brown Boston College Temple New England Connecticut Vermont Boston University New Hampshire American International Bridgeport Middlebury Bates Springfield Central Connecticut Wilson Crusaders Rutgers Tulane Alumni Stadium Eagles Gary Marangi Marangi Maine Terriers Wildcats Kings Point Norwich Mansfield State Bridgewater State RPI Coast Guard St. Lawrence Colby Worcester Tech Union Maine Maritime Plymouth State New England College Nichols Curry Western Connecticut

Strike Out Sets World Pacing Marks at Jug Trials

Delaware Ohio AP John Hayes Sr trainer of Strike Out aims to make the harness horse a household word while Keith Waples drives. Strike Out wins two straight heats with 1:58 1-5 and 1:56 3-5 mile times to set world pacing records on a half mile track and surpasses Bret Hanover 1:57. Hilarious Way’s Triple Crown bid ends with a fifth place and Good Bye Columbus places second.

Delaware, Ohio John Hayes Sr Hayes Keith Waples Waples Strike Out Jay Good Bye Columbus Bret Hanover Hilarious Way Good Bye Columbus Jim Ferguson Fast Clip Cory Lynden Bye Bye Alley Fighter Berry Hanover Entrepreneur Skipper Thorpe Dad's Time Jay Time

Youth Football Opens Sunday in Biddeford League

Biddeford's Youth Football League begins at St Louis Alumni Field with four games on Sunday. At 10 a.m. 8 to 9 year olds clash Rams vs Colts and Cowboys vs Chargers with 10 to 11 year olds following Vikings vs Raiders and Dolphins vs Chiefs.

Biddeford St. Louis Alumni Field Rams Colts Cowboys iChargers Vikings Raiders Dolphins Chiefs Chargers iChiefs

Last Saturday Night Card at Beech Ridge Speedway

Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough hosts three 25 lap features and six heats on Saturday with a 7 30 start as season winds down. Ray Janson wins 75 lap Class C Late Model feature in a 11 restarts filled race while Ralph Cusack claims 25 lap Class A first in years. Homer Drew and Dick McCabe lead tight Class B battle with point standings listed for Classes A B and C.

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Ray Janson Biddeford Janson Ater Bruce McLewen Mel Frank Yarmouth the Ridge Ralph Cusack Dick Garret Bob Libby Homer Drew Dick McCabe Phil Libby Ray Leach Arundel Raymond Dick Garrett Dick Wolstenhalem Kennebu Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Ron Mayberry Falmouth Pete Peterson Portland Gardiner Leavitt Kezar Falls Roger Hanscom Gorham Art Jones Charlie Small Ken Ham Hollis Mal 'Graffam Saco Dwight [Shepard Buxton Mell Frank Ken Lund Cal Varney

National League East Playoff Races and Weekend Schedule

NL East standings show Pittsburgh 632- Chicago 79 65 .549 12 games ahead and New York 74 69 .517 16% behind. Friday's slate includes Pittsburgh at Montreal and other matchups as pennant hopes stay alive.

Associated Press W.L. Pet. G.B. Pittsburgh Chicago New York St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Pittsburgh Reynolds Caldwell Niekro McAndrew

The Olympics In Danger Of Dying From Own Enormity

The piece argues the 1968 Montreal Games face strain from massive scale and politics. It cites IOC president Lord Killanin, IHF concerns, and calls for reforms such as event based marching, universal uniforms, mixed amateur status, drug acceptance, dormitory housing by sport, and unbiased judging. It emphasizes sport as life for athletes like Olga Connolly and Mark Spitz, urging changes to preserve Olympic spirit.

Ira Berkowner Robert ‘Frost NEW York NEA Montreal Munich Olga Connolly International Handball Federation IHF Norway Olga Mark Spitz London United Nations Lord Killanin IOC Avery Brundage

Baseball Matchups Across Cities Highlight Week Schedule

Teams listed in regional matchups include Oakland New York Cleveland Texas Chicago California Minnesota Detroit Boston and Baltimore. Notable pitchers cited include Kline Bahnsen Messersmith Blyleven and Zachary with current records noted for each club.

Oakland Blue New York Kline Cleveland Perry Texas Stanhouse Chicago Bahnsen California Messersmith Minnesota Blyleven Detroit Zachary Boston McGlothen Baltimore Milwaukee Kansas City

All-Star Game Set At Royals Stadium

Kansas City Royals announce the 1973 All-Star baseball game will be played Tuesday night July 24 at Royals Stadium in the Harry S Truman sports complex. Stadium capacity is 40 589 and the date was released with 1973 season ticket sales opening. The Cleveland Crusaders trim their World Hockey Association roster to 25 by dropping Gary Bate George Tower and Jack Hoogevin.

Zona State Penn State Llth Navy Nittany Lions Tennessee Miami Florida Texas Washington Purdue Georgia Tulane Virginia Tech Florida State Georgia Tech Michigan State Stanford Duke Mississippi South Carolina Nebraska Army Bowling Green Ohio Kansas City Kansas City Royals Royals Harry S. Truman Cleveland Crusaders World Hockey Association Gary Bate George Tower Jack Hoogevin Cleveland Philadelphia Leroy Kelly Browns Eagles Houston Dolphins Bob Griese St. Louis Redskins Los Angeles Chicago Green Bay Oakland Raiders Steelers Detroit Minnesota Greg Landry Denver San Diego Broncos New Orleans Chiefs Archie Manning Saints

Unofficial medal standings spark calls for restraint

Editors urged to refrain from printing unofficial medal tallies amid debate over ethics. Critics argue coverage should avoid naming victims and focus on results and fairness. Public discussions stress editorial self control to separate sport from politics and sensationalism.

Namath Returns to Baltimore for Jets Colts Clash

NAMATH BACK IN BALTIMORE for the regular season as the Jets visit the Colts. AP Football Forecaster predicts a Jets win 33 20 over Baltimore, with key matchups and weekend picks across 13 games.

Baltimore Colts New York Jets Jets Atlanta New England Falcons Bob Berry Dallas New York Giants Cowboys Giants San Francisco Buffalo John Brodie 49Ers Bills Pittsburgh Cincinnati Steelers Terry Bradshaw

Duane Thomas Seeks $100000 A Year With Chargers

San Diego AP report says running back Duane Thomas wants a three year deal at 100000 per season to sign with the Chargers. He has rarely practiced with the team since being traded from Dallas July 31 and disputes his $20000 final Cowboys salary. A meeting with Charger owner Eugene Klein was tentatively set, after an attorney offered mediation.

SAN Diego Duane Thomas San Diego Chargers Thomas Charger Eugene V. Kelin Chargers Dallas Moody Cowboys Duane Charles Powell Klein

Grier Jones Shrugs Off Tourney Lead in Rainy Round

Robinson Ill AP Grier Jones shot five under 66 to take a one stroke first round lead at the $100,000 Robinson Fall Golf Classic on the Crawford County Country Club course. Hale Irwin Larry Ziegler and Dave Glenz tied at 67 followed Jones in a rain shortened day.

Hale Irwin Larry Ziegler Dave Glenz

St. Francis Golf Splits Matches at Biddeford Saco Club

St. Francis opened its season with a split at the Biddeford Saco Country Club. The Red Knights defeated St. Josephs 5 to 2 and fell to Nassan College 6 to 1.

St. Francis Biddeford-Saco Red Knights St. Joseph's Nassan College

Dartmouth Taps Cantera as Football Radio Play by Play

Ron Cantera, longtime color commentator for Bruins broadcasts, is named the Dartmouth football play-by-play announcer for this season on the college radio network in Hanover New Hampshire.

Portsmouth Hanover N.H Ron Cantera Boston Bruins Hockey Times Dartmouth

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

A compact notice highlights that classified want ads serve everyone. readers are invited to place ads for jobs, housing, services, and goods, with emphasis on accessibility and broad usefulness.

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