Biddeford Tops Portland In Rainygridiron Showdown
Biddeford defeats Portland 6 to 0 at Portland Stadium in a rain drenched game. Key plays include a 78 yard Tiger drive with 25 and 36 yard passes from Steve Whelan to Bob Labbe and John Gaudreau, and LeBlanc scoring on the next play after a blocked extra point attempt. Biddeford’s defense, led by Steve Whelan, Brian Arbour and Jeff Cantara, stifled Portland’s late threats and preserved the win.
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Dick Charles
Portland
Carl Ledowns
Chris Paul
Blane
Biddeford
Portland High
Portland Stadium
Tigers
Steve Whelan
Bob Labbe
John Gaudreau
Whelan
Gaudreau
Tiger
le Blanc
Jim O’lore
Blue
Ricky O’brien
Bulldgogs
Steve Curran
O’brien
Kevin Martin
Tom Anton
Brian Arbour
Jeff Cantara
LeBlanc
Tino Orlando
O’lore
Proven
Bruins Struggle In Exhibition Loss To Canadiens
Boston, missing key players due to Team Canada and WHA calls, falls 4 2 to Montreal in an exhibition at the Garden. Coach Tom Johnson laments out hustling and disorganization as Eddie Johnston and Gerry Cheevers sit with other stars abroad.
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Boston Bruins
National Hockey League
Tom Johnson
Bruins
Montreal Canadiens
Garden
Johnson
Team Canada
Europe
World Hockey Association
Eddie Johnston
Gerry Cheevers
John Adams
Adams
Johnston
Johnny Bucyk
Don Marcotte
Canadiens
Jacques Lemaire
Montreal
Claude Larose
Uck
Monae
Schoolboy Scores Big Local Football Saturday
A string of scores shows Biddeford defeating Portland 6 0 and Brewer beating arenewned 0 Bangor 26 Cony 16 Rockland 16 Onford Hills 0 Mexico 12 Hall-Dale 6 in a group of matches.
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Portland
Brewer
Arenewned
Bangor
Cony Rockland
Onford Hills
Mexico
Hall-Dale
Hockey exhibition results and campus recruiting note
An NHL exhibition tied Buffalo and Pittsburgh 2 2 while Montreal beat Boston 4 2 and Minnesota defeated Vancouver 4 0. AHL action Cleveland topped Rochester 3 2 and Nova Scotia defeated Boston 7 1. Also noted is that Air Force Academy football players hail from 20 states.
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Pittsburgh
Montreal
Boston
Minnesota
Vancouver
Cleveland
Rochester
Nova Scotia
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States
Trotters And Pacers Post Time At Vernon Downs
Horse racing program at Vernon Downs includes ten races with pacers and trotters. Notable entries include Sir Philip Pick and Golden Eureka, with times and payouts listed for each race.
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R. D‘amelio
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E. Ballou
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R. Truitt
Papal Song
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E. Hall
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Chief Tag
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W. Climo
Tippy
Trey F. Smith
Jefferson Byrd
Val Sota
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Tee Wee Ad
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F. Woodbury
Catherine Bumpas
L. Perkins
A. Davignon
S.S. Smith
G. Corey
Top Trend
D. May
G. Ranno
Golden Eureka
R. Francoure
Nardins Duke
R. Bartlett
Dads Hobby
Ideal the Great
Plymouth
Baseball standings and results for AL and NL East and West
The AL East shows Boston and Detroit leading with records around 83 67 and 82 69 while New York and Baltimore trail. multiple Friday results include Boston 4 Baltimore 2 in 10 innings and Detroit 12 Milwaukee 5. The NL standings list Chicago atop, with Pittsburgh and New York close. Friday night wins include St Louis 4 Chicago 1 and Houston 5 San Diego 2.
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Associated Press
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Cleveland
Milwaukee
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Chicago
Minnesota
Kansas City
California
Texas
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Dobson
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Moore
Wise
Congo
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Matlack
Ellis
Osteen
McGlothin
Simpson
McQueen
Francisco
Barr
Reuss
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Orioles
Carl Yastremski
Yankees
Phila
Soviet Hockey Team Set for U S Tour Against Bruins Rangers and Black Hawks
The Soviet national team will play three U S games early next year with stops against the Boston Bruins in Boston New York Rangers and Chicago Black Hawks. The agreement was reached in Moscow during the Team Canada Russia series by NHL president Clarence Campbell and Bill Wirtz. Games slated for late January or early February with an official NHL announcement next week.
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Pro Basketball Scores Roundup
In NBA action Milwaukee beat Chicago 103 94 Detroit pressed New York 125 108 Kentucky topped Phoenix 129 108 Utah beat Seattle 122 102 Golden State fell 91 to Utah?
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Chicago
Detroit
New York
Houston
Kentucky
Phoenix
Utah
Seattle
Golden State
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
A compact listing of league leaders across batting and pitching categories. Notable figures include Carew and Allen atop batting averages, Murcer and Rudi leading runs and RBIs, and N. Ryan plus Lolich among strikeouts.
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D.allen
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C.may
Murcer
Rudi
Oak
Mayberry
Piniella
Pinilela
Fisk
Bsn
Xir
Bal
D. i ” Chi
D. Nelson
Tex
Campaneris
Hunter
Tiant
Odom
N. Ryan
Cal
Lolich
Det
Tiant has magic by Yaz as Red Sox edge Orioles
Luis Tiant won his 15th game of the season and 11th since Aug 1 as Boston beat Baltimore 4 2. Carl Yastrzemski provided the late heroics with a 10th inning two run homer driving in the victory and solidifying Boston's lead in the AL East race.
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Tiant
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Yastrzemski
Yaz
Millwaukee
New York
Luisi
Luis Aparico
Red Sox
Orioles
Don Buford
Doug Griffith
Boog Powell
Baltimore
Powell
Boston
Carlton Angel
Dwight Evans
Grifin
Orioles Stung by Losses Push Toward Elimination
The Orioles fell 4-2 to Boston in 10 innings on Carl Yastrzemski’s homer, sealing mathematical elimination in the American League East. Manager Earl Weaver and players acknowledged a tough season, with Palmer the loss and questions about future changes as the team contends with two-run and one-run game struggles.
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Baltimore
Frank Cashen
Boston
Orioles
Carl Yastrzemski
Merv Rettenmund
Weaver
Jerold C. Hoffberger
Hoffberger
Jim Palmer
Brooks Robinson
Red Sox
Georgia Tech Defensive Penalty On Third Down Swat
Gridiron quiz analyzes a third down play where a Georgia Tech defensive end swats at a Georgia passer and sacks him for a 12 yard loss. The correct ruling is a 15 yard penalty on Georgia Tech from the spot of the snap.
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Ncaa Football Rules Committee
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Lass, Pgh, 197, .731, 2.37, STRIKED laos
Lass of Pittsburgh leads with .731 batting average in 197 at bats and a 2.37 ERA while Seaver of New York records 241 strikeouts.
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Pgh
Laos
Seaver
Red Sox Beat Orioles in 10th On Tiant Homer
Boston trimmed Baltimore 4 2 in 10 innings as Carl Yastremski hit a two run homer after a Tommy Harper double. Tiant earned his 15th win and the Orioles fell from the AL top spot in a tight pennant race.
Clemente Nears 3000th Hit With Pirates Mets Game
Roberto Clemente seemed to notch his 3000th career hit in a 1-0 Pirates loss to the Mets at Three Rivers Stadium but an official error ruled the play. Clemente said he would rest until the playoffs if the hit did not come this weekend. Tom Seaver pitched a 20th win, limiting Clemente to two hits allowed.
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Pittsburgh Piates
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Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia
Montreal
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Baltimore
Kansas City
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Detroit
Milwaukee
California
Minnesota
Seaver
Piorates
Forward Pass Receives 1968 Derby Purses After Court Ruling
A Kentucky Court of Appeals decision upholding a ruling that Dan cer's Image had a banned drug in its system led to Forward Pass, the Derby runner up, getting the winner's purse. Calumet Farms and other owners received their shares from the escrow payout totaling thousands plus interest.
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Forward Pass
Peter Fuller
Calumet Farms
John Tarrant
Chu
Joe W. Brown
Kentucky
Redskins Seek Third Win as They Face Patriots in Boston
The unbeaten Washington Redskins travel to Schaefer Stadium to meet the New England Patriots in a key early-season clash. Led by quarterback Bill Kilmer and a stout defense, Washington aims to extend its 2-0- record while New England looks to rebound after a recent victory over Atlanta. Carl Garrett injures knee but expected to play asWashington relies on its ground game at the afternoon kickoff.
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Foxboro
Mass
Washington Redskins
New England Patriots
Patriots
Dame Fortune
Atlanta Falcons
Redskins
Vikings
Minnesota
Wechinuen
Plunkett
Geir
Atlanta
Bill Bell
Falcons
Washington
Carl Garrett
England
Bill Kilmer
Sonny Jurgenson
Associated Press
Schaefer Stadium
UCLA
Oregon
Lefeyettee
Michigan State Invites Players for Fall Football Practice
Michigan State announces invitation for football players to report for fall practice. The move signals the start of the Spartans season preparations with coaches coordinating workouts and conditioning.
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Michigan State
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