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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1972

Page

6

Miller And Gaherin Will Try To End Baseball Strike

The second day of the season opened with no games as labor talks stalled. Miller and Gaherin led opposing sides in a walkout that postponed the Reds Astros opener and two Friday games. Orioles manager Earl Weaver claimed 21 of 36 players would defy the walkout, while Paul Richards warned of a long strike.

Miller Gaherin New York Marvin Miller John Gaherin Wales Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Cubs Montreal Paul Richards Atlanta Braves Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles Weaver

Bruins Shutout Leafs 5-0 in playoff opener

Bruins defeat Maple Leafs 5-0 as Phil Esposito scores twice and Gerry Cheevers makes 27 saves. Coach Tom Johnson praises defense and notes Cheevers will start again in Boston. Toronto coach King Clancy credits Esposito and Cheevers but laments lack of offense.

Boston Boston Bruins Phil Esposito Bruins Esposito Toronto Maple Leafs Tom Johnson Johnson Gerry Cheevers Cheevers King Clancy Toronto

From Playoffs To Hospital Bed

Boston AP Derek Sanderson, ill with colitis, vows to join the NHL playoffs from a Massachusetts General Hospital bed. He spoke with teammate Phil Esposito as the Bruins prepared to travel after a 5-0 playoff opener win over Toronto.

Massachusetts General Hospi Tal Boston Toronto Phil Esposito Sanderson Esposito Fred ‘Die Stanfield

Gary Player Urges Black Participation at Masters

Gary Player, the South African star, says the Masters cannot reach full stature until black players join whites on Augusta National fairways as competitors, not just as caddies. He notes the rules may need relaxing to allow black players to qualify, while acknowledging current constraints and the tournament's selective entries.

Augusta Gary Player South Africa Augusta National Johannesburg Robert Tyre Bob) Jones Asia South America Spain Canada Brit New Zealand Australa Lee Ider Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Bill Casper Coody

Thornton Academy Star Bob Warner Is All-Big Eight Unanimous

Bob Warner of Thornton Academy was the sole unanimous pick on the 1971-72 all star Big Eight team. First team also includes Tony DiBiase John Mullen George Manoogian and Jim Beattie. Second team features Mike McKenny Steve Conly Gary Smith Pete Littlejohn and Rick Hamilton.

Thornton Academy Bob Warner Warner Western Maine Tony DiBiase John Mullen George Manoogian Westbrook Jim Beattie South Portland Thornton Mike McKenny Steve Conly Gary Smith Deering Pete Littlejohn Rick Hamilton Cheverus

Red Sox Open 1972 Season Delayed by First MLB Strike

Boston Red Sox postponed their opener with Detroit as the first major league strike halted 1972 season. Fenway stood empty while players scattered, some in Venezuela and Puerto Rico, others training locally. Managers and staff faced pay losses, with con ning uncertainty about future pay and missed conditioning.

Boston Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Red Sox Detroit Tigers Dick O'Connell Tigers Louis Aparicio Venezuela Rogelio Moret Puerto Rico United States Marty Pattin Milwaukee Detroit Florida Rico Petrocelli Doug Griffin Lew Krausse Ray Culp John Kennedy Bob Montgomery Tommy Harper Luis Tiant Reggie Smith Buddy LeRoux South

Orioles Strike-Breaking Charges Stir Team Unity

Earl Weaver was charged with strike breaking as 18 Orioles players met in Brook Robinson's home to discuss pension fund issues. Marvin Miller of the MLBPA accused owner Hoffberger and manager Weaver of attempts to break the union, saying the core dispute is union busting not money. Jim Palmer defended players against bad press, noting fans’ resentment differs from reactions to high earners in entertainment.

Miller The Orioles Brooks Robinson Baltimore Weaver Ing Robinson Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Marvin Miller Major League Baseball Players Association Brook Robinson Elizabeth Taylor Frank Sinatra Las Vegas Andy Etchebarren Hardy Miss Taylor Jim Palmer Palmer Players’ Association Jerold C. Hoffberger Earl Weaver

Gene Littler in Hospital Until Friday

Golfer Gene Littler, 41, remains hospitalized in San Diego at Mercy Hospital after cancer surgery on his left arm area. A malignant tumor was removed two weeks ago and tissue is under analysis to assess spread. a report is due Friday. The spokesman says Littler is in satisfactory condition.

San Diego Calif Gene Littler Mercy Hospital Littler

Golfer Retires Possible After 1961 Open Victory

The golfer who won the 1961 U.S. Open has earned over $800,000 in an 18-year pro career that may have been ended by recent surgery.

Spares And Strikes Bowls Handicap Roll Off at Pastime Lanes

The Independent Shop bowling league held its annual handicap rolloff at Pastime Lanes on Tuesday night. George Dube of Herman Shee team won first place with 633, Lee Kalex was second with 611, and Charlie Seanger earned a special trophy for third. Other notable scores included P Bolduc 598, J Grant 597, Roger Vallee 592. Annual banquet set for April 18 at 7 p.m. at Wonder Bar Steak House.

Independent Shop Bowling League L.fec.e R. Prokey P. Sullivar R. E. Vallee J. Paquette B. Simms J. Semo R. Grant D. West J. Keiran A. Grant R. Cote R. Bolduc G. Eldridge A. Perrin P. Martel J. Bourque P. Giocullo D. Labbe B. Peck M. Martell C. Belanger Wonder Bar

Ski Conditions From New England Ski Areas Amid Spring Conditions

Boston AP ski report lists recent snowfalls across Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts with details on surface types base depths and current conditions for Pleasant Mountain Saddleback Squaw Mountain Sugarloaf Loon Mountain Mount Sunapee Waterville Valley Wildcat Bromley Glen Ellen Jay Peak Killington Madonna Mad River Okemo Pico Round Top Mount Snow Stowe Stratton and Sugarbush. Many sites report new powder packed powder and spring conditions with varied base depths and surface textures.

Boston New England New Hampshire Mt. Sunapee Waterville Valley Pico Peak Round Top Mt Mt. Snow Stowe Stratton Sugarbush Massachusetts Catamount

Bowling League Concludes Season with Five-String Rolloff

The C10 Men's bowling league wrapped its season at Pastime Lanes with a five-string handicap rolloff. Leo Beaulieu won the Bill Manning Memorial Trophy by edging Jerry Bissonnette 663 to 659. Beaulieu also posted the night's high single of 150. Forty-three bowlers participated at AMVETS Hall on Saturday May 13 at 6 p.m.

Bill Manning Leo Beaulieu Jerry Bissonnette Beaulieu Don Bouthot Ray Petrin Ralph Nolette Paul Lamontagne L. Beaulieu J. Bissonnette P. Lamontagne J. Lachance A. Guay J. Price R. Dodge B. Ladd L. Lachance R. Petrin R. Nolette A. Morris J. Beaulieu J. Letourneau C. Lessard D. Bouthot D. Choroszy J. Dube H. Dee B. Cote R. Genest W. Beaulieu E. Gonneville R. Cantara M. Ridlon R. Lester B. Doran R. Montpes A. Pepin H. Lachasce R. Dion N. Daigneault R. Pinette R. Munford A. Anastasoff

Second Suit Filed By NCAA Vs. ABA

The NCAA filed a $285,763.80 damage suit in Louisville against the ABA and Jim McDaniels plus the Carolina Cougars Athletes Advisory Group Inc and Norman Blass seeking to halt secret signings by the ABA with players who have remaining college eligibility. The action asks $185,753.80 actual damages and $100,000 exemplary damages and mirrors a Feb. 23 suit against Howard Porter. McDaniels, Western Kentucky star in 1971, allegedly signed an undated agency contract to play in the ABA and a five year $909,000 deal with the Cougars owner Theodore J. Munchak in 1970. The NCAA says McDaniels also signed an undated ABA employment agreement and that $25,000 was paid to or for him.

Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association American Basketball Association Jim McDaniels Western Kentucky U.S. District Court Louisville ABA Carolina Cougars Athletes Advisory Group, Inc Norman Blass NCAA Villanova All-Amer Ican Howard Porter McDaniels Cougars Theodore J. Munchak MacDaniels

Havlicek Proves He's Human In Celtics loss to Hawks

Boston star John Havlicek, averaging 27.6 points in the season and over 30 in early playoffs, scored 14 as Atlanta defeated Boston 112 110 to even the series at two games apiece. Coach Heinsohn blamed officiating and Cavaliers, while Hawks coach Guerin noted Havlicek was well defended. The series moves to Boston Friday with a potential seventh game in Boston next Wednesday.

Boston John Havlicek Havlicek Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Atlanta Hawks Tom Heinsohn John Jo Jo White Heinsohn Pete Maravich Richie Guerin Jimmy Washington Lieve

Dick Grant Builds Big Lead In Roll-A-Way Title Match

Twin City champion Dick Grant holds a 104 pin lead over Andy Labelle after the first half at Roll-A-Way Lanes with 1,090 to 985. Grant rolled 26 spares and four strikes for 182 pins. Labelle added 19 spares and three strikes for 127 extras. The rematch is set Sunday at 6 p.m.

Dick Grant Twin City Andy Labelle Grant Labelle

Packers Hire Missouri Coach

Henry Hank Kuhlman, longtime assistant at the University of Missouri, will join the Green Bay Packers as special teams coach. He reunites with Dan Devine, and the 35 year old will fill a new post on the Packers staff.

Columbia Henry Hank Kuhlman University of Missouri Green Bay Packers Dan Devine Packers

The Pet You Want May Be Listed in Section 47 of Want Ads

A brief notice indicates readers can find pictured and described pets in section 47 of the want ads. It signals available cats dogs and other companions, with owners seeking new homes and contact details to arrange adoption or purchase.

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