Tigers Open Grid Weekend in Defense of Class A Title
Biddeford hosts Portland at Portland Stadium to begin a four game area slate as the Tigers seek to extend their title defense. Thornton Academy travels to Westbrook while Old Orchard Beach hosts Wells and Kennebunk meets Exeter New Hampshire in Saturday clashes.
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Dick Charles
Biddeford
Portland Bulldogs
Portland Stadium
Thornton Academy
Westbrook
Wells
Old Orchard Beach
Exeter
N.H
Kennebunk
Lewiston
Tigers
Portsmouth
Bangor
Portland
Train Academy
Wells Warrior
Lake Region
In.h
Trotters And Pacers Fair Post Time 7 30 P M
Daily harness racing program listing races One through Nine with pace trotting events and drivers. Multiple horses named per race, with results, times, payouts and doubles noted. includes also a final exacta and handle total.
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D. Clendenning
Willow Tassel
E. Richards
Lord Frisco
B. Pike
Hardins
J. Mollison
Sam Holly
F. Hall Jr
A Ouellet
J. C. Smith
Ole Swede
H. McKenney
Sonny Symbol
H. Colemi
Glen Electer
G. Randal
Outlook Miss
T. Ryan
Frisco
Happy
R. Roll
Emily Dean
F. Parker
Dancing Quen
J. Gerry
Chiefs
D. Gray
Hobos
R. Arnold
R. Harvey
Quintela Tro
Aeolus
Mighty Hi Farge
L. B
Sienna Silk
P. Lovejoy
Apostle Star
W. Clary
Frosty Dares
S. Bubier
Northern Look
J.D. Salley
Direct Pride
R. Foster Sr
Darn Bob
R. Ireland
F. Pa
Camden Harvester
Gorgone
Hayloft
Muncy Dear
Minnie Sota
W. Colby
Hardy Royal
D. Richard
Attorneys Aid
T. Harris
Smoky Korners
R. Truitt
Postakill Jack
F. Woodbury
Good Flash
J. Reynolds
Tamaleta
Rose Robin
S. S. Smith
Miss Banks
G. Randall
H. Provost
Jim White
Bill Hanover II
E. Richar
Burns Bee
Ginn
H. Riche
Toujours
Moko Scott
L. Fitch
Borderview
G. Hall
Pompey Meadow
E. Rich
Vernards Bay
Mighty Monarch
M. Win
Nugget Pick
W .Colby
April Colden
Jefferson King
F. Park
Sauvage II
Touch Me Not
R. Anderson
Lightning
Molly McGuire
Black Chiffon
Garriman
Mighty Maria
F. Smith
Johnny Tom
General Rick
Daily Double Payoff Tops History at Lincoln Downs
At Lincoln Downs Lincoln RI two $2 tickets paid out 15005 for a daily double on Thursday night. Pawn 93 to 1 won the first race by a length and a half paying 187.60 82.60 25.60. Selected Set 22 to 1 won the second by a half length paying 46 14.60 59. This is the largest daily double payoff on record surpassing 12724.80 at Aguacaliente and 10772.40 at Washington Park.
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Lincoln, R.I
Lincoln Downs
Aguacaliente
Tijuana
Mexico
United States
Washington Park
Chicago
Ex-Tigers In Starting Role For North Yarmouth Academy
Two former Biddeford High athletes will start for North Yarmouth Academy in a Saturday game at Yarmouth against Tilton Academy. Ron Marchand starts at split end and Andy Drapeau at fullback for NYA.
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Biddeford High School
North Yarmouth Academy
Yarmouth
Tilton Academy
Tilton
N.H
Ron Marchand
Andy Drapeau
Death of Eddie Waitkus echoing 1949 hotel shooting tragedy
The obituary recounts Eddie Waitkus who survived a 1949 shooting at Edgewater Beach Hotel and died at 53 from esophageal cancer. It links the event to a broader history of violence in sport and society, including later Olympic and public tragedies. Ruth Steinhagen’s intent to kill Waitkus is noted with context from court records.
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Ira Berkow
NEA
NEW York
Eddie Waitkus
Chicago
Edgewater ‘Beach
West Side
Waitkus
Philadelphia Phillies
Wringley Field
Ruth Steinhagen
Wrigley Field
Adroom
Edgewater Beach
Phillies
Whiz Kids
Kennedygy
Martin Luther King
Whitman
Manson
Vietnam
Anthony Lewis
New York Times
Veterans Administration Hospital
Boston
Stella Kasperwicz
Ted Williams
Eddie
WHA Signings Shake NHL as Players Jump Leagues
The World Hockey Association redefines pro hockey by luring stars from the NHL. Bobby Hull’s $2.75 million move to Winnipeg sparks a wave of transfers, lawsuits over the reserve clause, and court battles as the WHA vests long term contracts while teams like the New York Rangers bankroll big salaries. The Islanders face upheaval after paying $11 million for expansion and territory rights.
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New York
World Hockey Association
National Hockey League
NHL
Clarence Campbell
Campbell
WHA
Bobby Hall
Chicago
Winnipeg
Hull
J.C. Tremblay
Gerry Cheevers
Derek Sanderson
Johnny McKenzie
Dick Wood
Wood
Bill Torrey
New York Islanders
Torrey
WHAI
Rick Barry
National Basketball Association
American Basketball Association
Charlie Scott
Jim McDaniels
Spencer Haywood
New York Rangers
Madison Square Garden
Walt Tkaczuk
Brad Park
Vic Hadfield
Rod Gilbert
Rangers
Raiders
the Garden
Jan
Jim Dorey
Toronto
Dorey
New England
Vancouver
California
Golden Seals
Detroit
al Smith
Joe Daley
Sanderson
McKenzie
Boston Bruins
Philadelphia
Cheevers
Cleveland
Tedco
Boston
New Engand
Green
Bruins
Tom Johnson
Judge rules against Bruins in anti trust stance
U S District Judge Andrew A Caffrey refused to bar Derek Sanderson and Gerry Cheevers from joining the World Hockey Association opening the door to their play. He noted pro hockey may fall under federal anti trust laws in a case touching several teams across Canada and the United States.
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Ing
Boston Bruins
Derek Sanderson
Gerrry Cheevers
World Hockey Association
Bruins
National Hockey League
Caffrey
Sanderson
Cheevers
WHA
Weston Adams Jr
Canada
United States
Cleveland Crusaders
Philadelphia Blazer
U.S. Supreme Court
Curt Flood
Punt Pass and Kick Contest Opens Registration
Biddeford Saco Od Orchard Beach area boys ages 8 to 13 can still register for the Punt Pass and Kick contest sponsored by Atlantic Motors. Registrations end Friday Sept 29 with the event set for Saturday Sept 30 at St Louis Alumni Field at 10 am. Each age group awards trophies to top finishers and all contestants compete within their age level.
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Biddeford - Saco- Od Orchard Beach
Atlantic Motors
St. Louis
Ford
Cudone and Rutter Tie at 158 in Senior Women Golf Championship
Mrs. Phillip Cudone of Myrtle Beach and Mrs. ste Rutter of Williamsville share the lead at 158 after the second round of the 11th annual 54 hole U S Senior Women's Golf Championship. Each posted two over par 76s to rise from seventh at 82 after the opening round.
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Oreland, Pa
Phillip Cudone
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Ste Rutter
Williamsville
M.Y
U. S
Cudone
Rutter
NASCAR modifies Race of Champions to 300 laps in Trenton
The Race of Champions will return to Trenton New Jersey for 1974, promoted as the NASCAR modified series top event in the East. The race will be lengthened from 250 to 300 laps, marking the first extension since 1968 and featuring the usual star drivers and promotional build up.
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Trenton
Daytona Bobach
Fla
N.J., Speedway
Racing awards total about fifty five thousand dollars
Awards totaling approximately $55,000, up by $10,000 from this year, honor winners. The race was previously run at Langhorne Speedway in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, a site now replaced by a shopping mall.
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Langhorne, Pa
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Sucess Ace
Moraka
Melbert
Rock Andy
Tenor John
Scooter Long
What A Chance
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Albert Reed
Lancer Moraka
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Lorne’s
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Mr. Betters
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Charlie Overlook
Big Bob
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Rebob
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Willoworthy
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Tim Tut
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Decidedly
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Main St
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