Replacement Sparks 76ers Rally Past Knicks in Playoff Bid
Johnny Green stepped up for the injury decimated 76ers with 16 points and 11 rebounds aiding Philadelphia to a 123-105 win over the New York Knicks. Hal Greer led Philadelphia with 38 points while Cazzie Russell topped the Knicks with 31.
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Mikita Caps Scoring Crown as NHL Playoffs Open
Stan Mikita won the scoring title with 87 points and a 1000 dollar bonus after Chicago tied Detroit 5-5 to end the regular season. New York beat Montreal 4-2, Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 5-1, Toronto beat Boston 4-1. Stanley Cup playoffs begin Thursday with Boston at Montreal and Chicago at New York among matchups.
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Area Baseball League set for action April opening
The Area Junior High baseball league starts April 28 with 10 teams playing a nine game schedule. Newcomers include Notre Dame of Saco Holy Family of Sanford and Notre Dame of Springvale. Biddeford Junior High leaves the league. Games are seven innings with a four and one half inning option to complete a game. Home teams provide two umpires and two balls. Umpires must be adults. A playoff will follow a tied regular season.
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Cote Named to All Maine Schoolboy Team
Ron Cote of St. Louis High School earns first team honors on the Bangor Daily News All Maine schoolboy basketball list for 13th annual honors. Joining him are Dana Anderson and Bob Davis along with Clark Young and Steve Pound. Young repeats from prior year.
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St. Louis
Bangor Daily News
Cote
Dana Anderson
Portland
Bob Davis
South Portland
Clark Young
Old Town
Steve Pound
Stearns High
Millinocket
Young
Teams in playoff action and Monsignor Carroll honored
In pro basketball results the Knicks and 76ers split two games to tie the series at 2-2 in the East while the Celtics and NBA Western clubs posted wins. Separately Boston University Varsity Club to honor Msgr John P Carroll with Special Recognition Award at Hall of Fame dinner April 26 at Statler Hilton.
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Boston University
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Cape Elizabeth Celtics Claim Class B Title In YMCA Final
Cape Elizabeth Celtics defeated Boisclair's Market 90 to 86 to win the Class B crown at the YMCA tournament. Dick Lemay led scoring with 81 points and Rollie Bon added 22 for Cape Elizabeth as they built a 32-18 first quarter lead before a Biddeford rally narrowed the halftime gap to 47-43. The Capers withstood a third quarter push and finished strong for the victory.
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Red Sox Recall Slugger From Farm Team
Winter Haven Florida AP Joe LaHoud a left handed slugger from Danbury Conn age 19 will get another trial with the Boston Red Sox recalled from the Louisville International League farm. LaHoud hit .287 with 16 homers for Winston Salem last season showing speed and a fine arm. He is replacing outfielder George Spriggs sent to Louisville as Boston seeks extra outfield depth. Elston Howard drove in both Boston runs as the Red Sox lost to the Twins 3 2 in 12 innings at Orlando.
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Detroit Tigers
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Pittsburgh
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Twins
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Gary Bell
Rod Carew
Elston Howard
Boston
Howard
Tiger Track Team Profiles 33 Runners and Houghton’s Biddeford Lineup
Biddeford High School begins spring track with 33 athletes including 12 seniors 8 juniors and 13 sophomores under coach Winthrop Houghton. Key hopes include Ray Neault in pole vault James Guillory in sprints Dick Marquis in discus and Dick Nollette in distance events. The Tigers open April 23 at Wells in a three school meet and schedule 11 meets including state level meets.
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Ray Neault
Tigers
Frank Ribaudo
York County
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Houghton
Stan Doran
Tiger Crew
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Weser Beaulieu
Dick Marquis
Roger Swanton
Tony Nava
Frank Simoneau
Steve Cantara Er
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Norm Eon
Soph Dick Nolette
Mike LaBelle
Lanny Whitten
Gerry Guillereault
Bill Shea
Strew
Linnie Davis
Norm Bolduc
Mike Boucher
Steve Shea
Roger Lessard
Mike Park
Mark Allen
Tony D'Amico
Steve Lamb
Ed Pruneau
Wilfred Caouette
Laurent Giguere
Spencer Draggins
David Fi
Exhibition Baseball Scores Send Spring Workouts Start
The Associated Press reports Sunday results with the Yankees, Mets, Reds, and others posting wins. Highlights include Cincinnati 8 New York 0 and Detroit 6 St Louis 5 as clubs prepare for spring training in Florida and Arizona venues.
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Boston
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Fights Last Night In Jaurez Mexico Results
Jesus Cas tilio of Mexico City edged Fujio Nakane of Japan after twelve rounds in Jaurez, Mexico, in a light bout where Cas tilio prevailed by decision.
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Desrosiers captures second Western Maine Bowling Title
Ron Desrosiers of this city won his second straight Western Maine men's Class B championship at the 20th Century Lanes defeating 48 bowlers. He totaled 1122 to edge Frank Flynn of Augusta by 12 pins. Desrosiers dominated with over century marks in every game. Local standings include Henry Neault 134 and Miles Mallory 137 leading the high singles.
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Augusta
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al Martin
Saco
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Herve Paul
R. Maheux
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Biddeford
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Fagles Reserves Schedule For Baseball
The St. Louis Jayvee baseball schedule shows Eagle reserves in a 10 game season with two tentative dates. Key games include April 29 at Scarborough May 1 at St Anthony's Kennebunkport May 3 Sanford May 6 Kennebunk May 7 at Thornton Academy Saco May 10 Biddeford May 13 Scarborough May 17 at Biddeford May 20 at Kennebunk May 22 at St Anthony's tentative May 24 at Sanford May 28 Thornton Academy.
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Norman Danis Wins Special Rolloff At Roll-A-Way Lanes
Norman Danis of Saco won the 100 and under average special rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with a 1 029 total. Second place, tied at 1 021, went to Jerry Fleurent and Charlie Morris of Biddeford. Fields show 15 bowled, with Morris posting high single 148. next week’s similar event expected.
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Saco
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Charlie Morris
Biddeford
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S. Siminski
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J. Cochrane
Local Bower Holds Lead In Sectional Finals
Don Saucier of Biddeford leadsPortland rival Herb McBride in the Western Maine sectional final at Big 20 Lanes. Saucier bowled 1,275 to McBride 1,240 as the first half ends with Saucier ahead by 35 pins. The winner advances to meet the Eastern title holder for the state crown. second half slated April 10 at 8 30 p m.
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Portland
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Pro Wrestling Draws Large Crowd at Boston Garden
Boston Garden hosted a pro wrestling program with 15,109 paid admissions. Garden President Eddie Powers reported more than 2,000 fans were turned away due to capacity limits.
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