Durocher First Coach Fired as Nixon Attends Opener
Durocher shakes up the Angels coaching staff firing pitching coach Jim Owens. Hub Kittle will handle pitchers and Bob Lillis fills the vacancy as Angels open vs Royals with Nolan Ryan facing Steve Busby. Nixon attends in Anaheim and Maj. David Luna receives the ceremonial first throw.
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Masters Round One Leads and Lows Across Sports
Tommy Aaron holds a one stroke lead at Augusta after a four under par 68 in round one. Jack Nicklaus trails. multiple majors and tours reported with names like Okker and Evert advancing. Lafleur signs with the Canadiens. Royals set for opening night at new stadium.
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Old Orchard Beach Little Town League Sets 15 Year Old Rule
The league vets 15-year-olds to play this summer while banning them from pitching to younger players. Edward Lemire named equipment manager after Chester Kimball’s resignation. Ralph Duquette Jr. appointed safety officer to train managers in first aid. Registration is Saturday and Sunday at the league field behind the school with tryouts on Sunday April 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Baseball day schedule and standings update
Baseball news lists American and National League standings with win loss records and upcoming games. It notes 1972 schedules in New York Boston Milwaukee Baltimore Chicago Texas Minnesota Oakland Kansas City California and more, with pitchers and records for games across multiple venues.
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Hockey Playoff Scores and Upcoming Games Report
NHL Stanley playoffs results show Montreal leading Buffalo 2-0 after a 7 3 win while New York and Chicago also hold 2-0 leads. Philadelphia ties Minnesota 1 1 as schedule lists games for Thursday and Sunday across multiple venues.
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Red Sox Near Sellout for 1973 Opener at Fenway Park
Boston fans expected a near sellout crowd of more than 30 000 for the 1973 AL opener with the New York Yankees at Fenway. Four former POWs were honored guests before Ed Folger threw the first ball. Luis Tiant starts for Boston against Mel Stottlemyre as the new designated hitter rule debuts with Cepeda for Boston and Blomberg for New York. The Sox trimmed their roster to 25, eyeing trades for Sonny Siebert and possibly Bill Lee.
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Beaulieu Couple Triumph In Bowling Rolloff
Walter Beaulieu of the Bellbottoms and Irene Beaulieu of the Top Rats won the Wednesday Mixed Couples League five string handicap rolloff at Roll-Away Lanes with 559 and 605 totals. Mrs Beaulieu had an 85 pin handicap on a 520 scratch and Walter a 40 pin bonus. Dot Toussignant of the Question Marks took second in the women’s division with 572, while Ray Abbott Jr. and Paul Toussignant of the same team tied for second with 554. Connie Boutet, Twin-City champion, was third with 563 and 45 pin handicap.
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Bruins Facing 0-2 Hole As Esposito Injured In Playoff Loss
The Boston Bruins trail the New York Rangers 2-0 in the opening playoff series after a 4-2 defeat at Boston Garden. Phil Esposito suffered a knee injury with possible surgery ahead, while Montreal, Chicago, and Philadelphia won their first-round NHL games and the Aeros led the WHA series.
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Nets Face Elimination in ABA Playoff Showdown
The New York Nets trail Carolina 3-1 in the ABA East semifinals after a 112-108 loss in New York. Indiana leads Denver 3-1 in the West, and Milwaukee tops Golden State 113-93 as NBA action also unfolds with major conference series ongoing.
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Grant Winner of Industrial League Rolloff
Dick Grant of the Pickups won the annual Industrial League five string handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with a 683 total and the evening high scratch total of 638 plus a 45 pin handicap. He also won the special pool and a trophy. Second place was tied between Dick O'Brien and Joe Peloquin with 660. Jerry Giles was fourth with 642. Paul Binette fifth with 638. Maurice Huot sixth with 636. High singles honors went to Harold Dee, Ken Hunter, Steve Labelle, Richard Grenier, and Jerry Payette in the related events. A banquet is scheduled for Tuesday April 10 at 7:00 at the Rochambeau Club.
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