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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1972

Page

6

Red Sox Fall Back as Brewers Rally at Boston

Milwaukee earned a 6-4 win over Boston as Scott belted his 19th homer and 84th RBI in dead center after a costly eighth inning. Pattin started strong for Boston but the late rally by Milwaukee, plus Auerbach’s ninth inning homer, swung the game.

Milwaukee del Crandall Red Sox Bill Parsons Carl Yastrzemski Pattin Boston Eddie Kasko Brewers John Briggs Ellie Rodriguez Jerry Bell Brock Davis Basman Rico Petrocelli Davis Carlton Fisk Rodriguez Joe Lahoud Buddy Carl ‘Yastrzemski Scott Scottie Rick Auerbach RBI

Is Texas Tech For Real

AP roundup previews a slate of college football games with Texas Tech set to host Texas in a key Southwest Conference showdown. The piece highlights Tech’s 45-3 win over Utah and 41-16 over New Mexico, contrasts opinions from coaches Darrell Royal and Jim Carlen, and surveys top matchups including Michigan, Notre Dame, and USC with a note on an upcoming sixkiller game and upset possibilities.

Herschel Nissenson NEW York Texas Tech Texas Lubbock Texas Longhorns Red Raiders Utah New Mexico Darrell Royal Miami Fla Tech Jim Carlen Longhorns Tulane Michigan Georgia Green Wave West Virginia Stanford Satchel Paige Cal Purdue Notre Dame Northwestern Alex Agase Bowling Green Washington Boilermakers Tennessee Auburn Birmingham Bill Battle Wisconsin Louisiana State Florida State Kansas David Jaynes Gary Huff Michigan State California USC John McKay Southern Cal Colorado Oklahoma State Buffs North Carolina Ohio State Woody Hayes Buckeyes Iowa Penn State Hawkeyes Lions Oregon UCLA Oklahoma North Carolina State Bulldogs Illinois Ilini Rutgers Princeton

Foster Eyes Ali Fight After Finnegan Defense

After a hard 14 round defense against Chris Finnegan Foster announced plans for two possible engagements. A November bout with Muhammad Ali in Wembley was discussed with promoter Jarvis Astaire eyeing US TV. Finnegan hailed as tough left-hander and Olympic gold medalist.

London Chris Finnegan England Bob Foster Muhammad Ali Finnegan Foster Jarvis Astaire Ali Wembley United States Robert Arum Las Vegas Detroit Mexico City Ang

Frazier Offered Bout With Foreman in Houston

Astrodomain officials await word from heavyweight champion Joe Frazier on an offer to fight George Foreman in November or December at the AstroDome. The offer totals $500000 plus 40 percent of all pay for Frazier as the challenger.

Houston Astrodome Joe Frazier George Foreman Jack O’connell Astrodomain Championship Enterprises Astrodomain Corp Frazier

Tiger Kittens Blank Mahoney in season opener

Biddeford freshman eleven opened with a 28-0 win over Mahoney Junior High at Waterhouse Field. Key scores included Mark Fontaine rushing 1 yard, a 50-yard Fontaine to Bouthot pass, Steve Methot 3-yard run, and a 40-yard Fontaine to Fontaine pass.

Biddeford Mahoney Junior High School South Portland Waterhouse Field Mark Fontaine Tiger Kitten Fontaine Bob Bouthot Steve Methot Danny Paquette Eign Mahoney Beaulieu If le Mahoney ‘Ouellette Neales Boisvert Fowler Shoner Moody ‘Baker Harvie Sweeney Rt Rt Mackie Fortin Murphy Fontaine Norton Methot Roberts D. Paquette Holbrook Bouthot Bowen Piddeford Mahoney Biddeford- Anton Baillargeon Rousseau Plamondon Lizotte Gauthier Travers Gaudette Dineen Letourneau Lehoux Lynes Marcotte Cote Rousselle Tourigny Sons Dale B. Paquette Green Bouthot Methot Paquette Method

Baseball results and standings snapshot from Tuesday and Thursday schedule

Tuesday's results show Cleveland beat Baltimore 3 2 Milwaukee defeated Boston 6 4 California won 2 0 against Texas Kansas City prevailed 2 1 over Chicago Minnesota beat Oakland in rain. Thursday features Kansas City at Boston New York at Detroit and Minnesota at Oakland with multiple National League games and pennant clinches noted for Pittsburgh Chicago Atlanta San Francisco New York Los Angeles.

Boston Detroit Baltimore New York Cleveland Milwaukee West Oakland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City California Texas Blyleven Corbin Oakland Holtzman Hunter W.L. Pet. G.B .Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia Pittsburgh Ellis Kison Reynolds Reuschel Renko Atlanta Niekro Chinwati Grimsley San Francisco Willoughby Houston Wilson McAndrew Santorini San Diego Arlin Angeles Sutton Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox California Angels Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins Oakland A's Cincinnati St.Louis Los Angeles San Jado Pattin Chris Chambliss Ray Fosse Orioles Chambliss Johnny Oates Don Buford Bobby Grich Oates Steve Busby Ed Karkpatrick White Sox A’s Billy Parker Andy Messersmith Parker Mike Paul Angels Lee Stanton Jim Mason

Wilt Chamberlain Considers Jump to Conquistadors

San Diego Union reports Wilt Chamberlain weighing move from NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers to the new ABA franchise San Diego Conquistadors. Owner Leonard Bloom and GM Alex Groza acknowledged talks. Chamberlain may sit out the season or provide radio and PR work if an agreement is reached.

SAN Diego Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers San Diego Conquistadors American Basketball Association Leonard Bloom Conquistadors San Diego Union Bloom Alex Groza Chamberlain Lakers ABA

Foreman Agrees to Fight O'Connell in Blockbuster Match

O'Connell says the veteran champion has secured a deal to face Foreman who sits behind Muhammad Ali in the contenders' ladder. The agreement signals a major upcoming bout likely to draw wide boxing interest.

Ceeds O’connell Foreman Muhammad Ali

Football Mothers Organize In Saco

The newly founded Pee Wee Football League Mother’s Quarterback Club met at the Saco Recreation Center. Officers elected include Martha Parker president and Barbara Moody vice president. Team mothers for the Eagles Raiders Patriots Jets Packers Redskins Colts Chiefs were chosen, with meetings set for Mondays at 10 30.

Pee Wee Football League Mother’s Quarterback Club Saco Recreation Center Martha Parker Barbara Moody Viviane Milliard Lucille Cummingham Jan Meade Eagles Joyce LeClair Raiders Fortier Patriots Emerson Jets Waycott Packers Beverly Libby Diane Maffei Carole Choroszy Rudie Gallett Janet Hout Doris Madore Shirley Fortier Susan Waycott Beverly Cheney Cynthia Hanlon Dorothy Wingfield Pat Ouellette

Scott Returns To Haunt Red Sox In Tight AL East Race

Former Boston slugger George Scott, now with Milwaukee, belts a two run homer at Fenway as the Brewers beat the Red Sox 6 4. The loss tightens Boston's lead in the American League East to a half game with Detroit and New York gaining ground.

Boston Boston Red Sox Red Sox Marty Pattin George Scott Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Scott Detroit Tigers Baltimore Cleveland New York Orioles Detroit Eddie Kasko Lynn McGlothen Ken Brett Brett Crandall Associated Press Fenway Park Tigers New York Yankees Yankees Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians

Butkus and Biggs Earn Week Defensive Honors

AP named Dick Butkus of the Bears and Verlon Biggs of the Redskins Defensive Players of the Week. Butkus logged 15 tackles contributing to Chicago 13 13 tie with New England while Biggs made 11 unassisted stops and blocked a field goal aiding Washingtons 24 10 win over Arizona.

Dick Butkus Chicago Bears Verlon Biggs Washington Redskins Butkus Bears NEW York New England Jim Cheyunski Ajand Patriots St. Louis Cheyunski Associated Press

Canada Wins Thriller to Force Final Hockey Bout With Russia

Team Canada edged Russia 4-3 as Paul Henderson scored with 2:06 left, tying the eight game series at three wins each and one draw. The decider was set for Thursday in Moscow with NHL stars led by Henderson and Esposito.

Moscow Harry Sinden Team Canada Russia Team Canada National Hockey League Sinden Paul Henderson Toronto Maple Leafs Tass John Ferguson Phil Esposito Boston Bruins Bill White Chicago Black Hawks Rod Gilbert New York Rangers Alex Yakushev Henderson Serge Savard Montreal Canadiens Gennaddi Tsygankov

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