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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1973

Page

7

St Josephs F C U Triumphs In Busy Week At Riverside

St Josephs F C U defeated Gardiner 10 3 at Riverside Arena with Dakers scoring twice and hat trick by Scott Dakers. Dan Provencher and Steve Fleurant added goals as St Josephs prepared to face St Andre’s F C U on Monday April 9 at 6 15 pm.

Portland Biddeford Bantamee Riverside Arena St. Joseph’s F.C.U Gardiner Hockey Club Gardiner Mike Buchanan Don Bard al Nolette Scott Dakers Dan Provencher Steve Fleurant Dakers Gardner Westgoal Atbrook Fleurant St. Joseph’s F St. Joseph’s F.c.u.andre’s F.C.U

NFL Leaves Game Rules Alone At NFL Meeting

NFL owners decided to keep most rules unchanged for another year declining major changes such as sudden death overtime and a two point conversion after touchdown. Rozelle noted about half favored one of the changes while several tweaks were approved including easier player moves between active and inactive rosters and a new numbering system by position starting next season.

Scottsdale Ariz National Football League NFL Pete Rozelle Oakland Kansas City Rozelle

Portland Accepted Into New England Junior A Hockey League

Portland Maine and Worcester Massachusetts have joined the New England Major Junior A Hockey League as Portland Yankees and Worcester North Stars, expanding to six teams with Boston Flyers Nashua Berlin Maroons and Marlboro Big M as founders. League talks continue on expansion to eight teams with meetings set for April 14 in Nashua New Hampshire.

Portland Worcester Mass Normand Poirier Berlin N.H Portland Yankees Worcester North Stars Boston Flyers Nashua N.H. Cavaliers Berlin Maroons Marlboro Bruce Glasier Riverside Street Quincy Concord Springfield Berkshire Motor Inn

Bruins vs Rangers Stanley Cup Game Injuries Reported

Boston star Phil Esposito suffered torn medial collateral ligaments in his right knee after a third period check from Ron Harris. Rangers goalie Ed Giacomin sustained neck muscle strain when Ken Hodge and Brad Park collided with him. he left after two periods, with Gil Villemure finishing. New York leads series 2-0.

Boston Phil Esposito Boston Bruins Ed Giacomin New York Rangers Rangers Esposito Ron Harris Escoeneneee General Hospital Bruins New York Giacomin Ken Hodge Brad Park Hodge Emile Francis Gil Villemure Francis Villemure Nets

Lessard Wins No Name Wonders Rolloff at Roll-A Way Lanes

Claire Lessard of Supersports triumphed in the annual No Name Wonders five string handicap rolloff with a 539 total built from a 499 scratch and 40 handicap. Rita Madore placed second with 513 aided by a 35 pin handicap and Claudette Couture finished third with 512. Doris Leveille, from Hi-Lites, totaled 508 with a 35 pin handicap.

Claire Lessard Rita Madore Claudette Couture Ding-A-Lings Doris Leveille Hi-Lites

Handicap Event Set for Friday at Century Lanes

The men’s weekly handicap list stays open until rolloff on Friday at 8 p.m. at Century Lanes. Veteran Syl Ledoux defends his title after two consecutive wins but missed the seven ten jackpot shot in the last event. The five game format and entry details remain.

Syl Ledoux

Michael's Edict Wins Rockingham Mile Pace

Michael's Edict defeated rivals in the $3,500 featured mile pace at Rockingham Park covering the distance in 2 06 as 3 959 spectators looked on.

Salem N.H Michael Rockingham Park

ABA Playoff Semifinals See East and West Matchups

The Associated Press reports Best-of-ABA Division Semifinals with East leading 3-1 as Carolina 112 tops New York and Indiana 97 edges Denver. Friday games schedule New York at Carolina and Kentucky at Virginia Hampton with Kent up 2-1.

Carolina New Yarolina Indiana Denver New York Caro Reensboro Kentucky Virginia Hampton Kent Utah San Diego

Trotters And Pacers Lewiston Raceway Entries Post Time 7 30 P M

Entries list pace and trot races at Lewiston Raceway with nine races including pacing purses from 450 to 700 and a final handle figure. features horses such as Thorpes Kin The Bottle Culvers Boy Miss Amy Alden and Brandy Guy among others.

Lewiston Raceway Thorpes Kin S. S. Smith Tippy Troy F. Smith Buckeye Ickett, Jr Windsor Lady R. Bartlett Marcon Mars J.C. Smith Jolly Joker D. Richards Top Ruth T. Ryan Mighty King Cole B. Pike the Bottle S. Whittemore Li Buck J. Lechance Culvers C. Huen Parker Gay Lyss Miracle Buckeye J. C. Smith Dashing Newport T. Harris Bertie Lou Deletetsky Irene Knight R. Hafford Aceway Victory Kay R. Lanpher Louie D. L. Fitch Rocky Glen R. Truitt Call Me Rusty F. Parker Amy Alden J.C. Sn Knight Frolic Noble Widower L. Pic Jr al Dale D. Gorgone Mix McKlye H. Renaud Shadydale No Dri S. Hamilton Leola Kash Ricci del Marge J. Mol Hills Ingrid Chips Champ G. Delete Legal Indian Mike Rosecroft Justly Wood R. Rose Queens Pirate C. Gordo Dacron N Consolata Joe R. Doher Mighty Start Glen Elector F. Bourque Mt. Hope F. Wood Val Hanover Miss Blackguard R. Daniel Charger Fine Print F.parker Shawn Overlook R. Bartley Nats Dudley R. Gartley Lucky Con Brandy Guy H. McKenney Fly Robin Andiamo Boy Philsota

Rupp Seeks Merger to Curb Basketball Bonuses

Dayton Ohio AP Adolph Rupp, 71, former Kentucky coach and ABA Memphis Tams president, says a merger of the NBA and ABA would cut talent bonuses by two thirds and save shaky franchises. He has been scouting college seniors personally to avoid costly mistakes.

Dayton Ohio Adolph Rupp American Basketball Association Memphis Tams Rupp National Base Association University of Kentucky

Ben Hogan focuses on pros putting skill at Augusta

At Augusta Ben Hogan praised the era's putting talent and compared 40 foot misses to a cowboys’ heartbreak. He received the William Richardson Trophy for contributions to golf and recalled suggesting the Masters dinner tradition. He described a stormy Fort Worth flight with Father Flannery and shared his dry humor about writers and Open winners.

Augusta Ben Hogan Hogan Fort Worth Ted William Richardson Chamion Ben Father Flannery Ian Fairway

Masters Controversy Clouds Augusta Round Lead

Tommy Aaron led after a four under par 68 at Augusta National amid a caddie controversy over fairer assignments. Jack Nicklaus shot 69 with Ozaki also 69 for a share of second. Lee Elder noted as a historic presence while Palmer struggled to 77.

Augusta Tommy Aaron Jack Nick Japan Puerto Rico Chi Chi Rodriguez Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Chi Chi Palmer Augusta National Tommy Mascari Lee Elder Aaron Eagles Masaki Ozaki Big Jack Ozaki Gene Sarazen Doug Sanders Lee Trevino

Hawks Refuse to Concede in Boston Playoff Clash

Atlanta coach Cotton Fitzsimmons vowed the Hawks will not quit as they trail the Celtics 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Boston edged Atlanta 126-113 in Wednesday’s game as Havlicek and Cowens led the way, with White and Silas adding key contributions and Don Chaney listed as a doubtful starter with groin trouble.

Boston Atlanta Hawks Boston Garden National Basketball Association Celtics Cotton Fitzsimmons Atlanta Hawks Tom Heinsohn Dave Cowens John Havlicek Lou Hudson Havlicek Jim Washington Cowens Walt Bellamy Paul Silas Don Nelson Einsohn Fitzsimmons Jo Jo White White Silas Don Chaney Chaney Artie Williams Paul Westpyal

St Louis Alumni League Beanos Roll Off Winners

Richard Grenier of the B team rolled 582 scratch with 10 pin handicap to win the Beanos League at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Doris Vadnais of the A team captured women's honors with 545 including 9 bonus pins. Ralph Vadnais finished second in the men’s division at 564 with 50 pin handicap. Priscilla Guilbeault was runner up in women with 538 after 65 pin handicap. Other top results: Eddy Morin 562 with 40 bonus pins. Priscilla Lauzon 537 with 75 handicap. Del Dallaire 552 and Evelyn Nadeau 536 in the O team standings.

Richard Grenier Doris Vadnais St. Louis Ricky Doris Ralph Vadnais Priscilla Guilbeault Eddy “Jr Morin

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