Baseball Opens Season With New Clubs and Divisions
The Associated Press reports major league baseball begins a new season amid a pension dispute with four new clubs, five rookie managers, and a new commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Opening games at Washington, Cincinnati, and Atlanta feature Ted Williams leading the Senators versus the Yankees in D.C. and the Dodgers visiting Cincinnati. The National and American Leagues introduce East West divisions and new postseason playoff structure.
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Sanderson Leads Bruin Sweep Over Maple Leafs
Derek Sanderson scored twice to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win at Toronto and clinch the Eastern Division semifinal in four straight games. Toronto manager-coach Punch Imlach was fired shortly after the game, and Boston advances to face Montreal in the Eastern finals.
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Hour Of Reckoning Arrives For The Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox end spring training with an 11 15 preseason mark after an 8 5 loss to the Astros in Houston. Tony Conigliaro homered twice in the exhibition finale as Dick Williams prepares for the AL opener against the Orioles with Jim Lonborg starting.
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NBA Playoff Results Western and Eastern Semi finals
Los Angeles outscored San Francisco 118 to 78 to take the Western Division series 4-2. Atlanta beat San Diego 112 to 101 and leads the Eastern Division best-of-seven at 3-2. Boston defeated New York 108 to 100 as the Celtics hold a 3-2 series edge. No ABA activity today with Oakland 129 Denver 99 and New Orleans 129 Dallas 106 leaving both series at 1-0. Sunday Denver 122 Oakland 119 ties the ABA set 1-1 and both leagues list Minnesota at Miami and Dallas at New Orleans as upcoming games.
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Don Saucier Wins Western Maine Bowling Crown
Don Saucier of Congress Square Lanes Portland won the Western Maine championship at Roll-A-Way Lanes Sunday by defeating Jerry Forcier 2 336 to 2 304 totaling 32 pins. Saucier overcame a 33 pin deficit and surged in the last strings to claim the title and earn a shot at Charlie Milan II for the state crown.
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Montreal advances in playoffs with 4-0 series sweep
Montreal defeats New York 4-0 to win the best-of-7 series and advance. Boston also sweeps Toronto 4-0 after a 4-2 win in games. St Louis completes a 4-0 sweep of Philadelphia. Los Angeles and Oakland trail 2-2 in their series after a 4-2 final.
Fights Last Night From North Adams to Tokyo
North Adams boxer Al Romano stopped Isidro Perez in a ten round bout as Kobayashi of Japan outpointed Amaya to retain the world junior lightweight title. In Lincoln, Rhode Island, Even On Monday edged Russell's Bullah in a photo finish to win the Easter Purse before 17,461 rain-soaked spectators at Lincoln Downs.
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Regular Season Opens in Baseball Leagues
National League and American League matchups headline Tuesday games. Stottlemyre leads New York against Washington Pascual, Drysdale faces Nolan in Cincinnati, Marichal hosts Atlanta, and Jarvis pitches for San Francisco at Atlanta. Other scheduled night games include Seattle at California and Montreal at New York.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From Sunday Show Wins and Scores
Cincinnati 5 Detroit 3 Cleveland 8 Montreal 0 Philadelphia 5 Baltimore 0 Pittsburgh 5 Washington 2 St Louis 6 Kansas City 5 San Francisco 8 New York Boston 5 Houston 8 Boston 5 New York N 12 Minnesota 4 first game seven innings other game called after 4 1/2 with New York ahead 5-1 San Diego 8 Seattle 2 Oakland 8 California 6 twelve innings
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Marcotte and Guilbeault Sweep Roll-A-Way Lanes Victory
Marcotte and Guilbeault teamed for 2 208 total to win the men's 220 combined average rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes on Saturday. Marcotte posted 1 136 and Guilbeault 1 072 for top honors including a 270 team single. Provorencher and St Onge claimed the non winning 254. Next week returns to 210 combined, April 12 at 1 30 p.m. at Roll-A-Way Lanes.
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Mary Mingo Wins Women's Lane Rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes
Old Orchard Beach bowler Mary Mingo wins the weekly women’s handicap rolloff with a 1140 total at Roll-A-Way Lanes defeating 12 competitors. She combines a 980 scratch with a 160 handicap, Connie Boutet places second with 1117, and Linda Lamarre is third with 1105. high singles go to Jeannette Montpas and Pat Tarbox. Another rolloff is set for April 12 at 1 30 p.m. with scores listed for other entrants.
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D. Fleurent
A. Temm
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M. Coker
L. Seeley
The Pet You Want May Be Listed In Section 47
A notice indicates that certain suitable pets may be listed under Section 47 for official adoption or disposition. The document outlines eligibility criteria and selection processes, with dates and offices responsible for processing inquiries and filings.
Browns Cup Hart Council League Title
The Browns won the 1968 69 Browns Cup Hart Council League title at 20th Century Lanes after a tight race. Led by Charlie Martel with a 110 high average and 393 high triple, the Browns edged the Colts. Other Browns: Armand Bergeron Rene Courchaine Louis Dupras Jerry Paquine. Colts' top players: Henry Neault Don Marchand Emil Le Blond Jim Hartsell F Martin. Lions finished third with Giants Edskins Eagles Bears Packers following. Pack last year’s champions. League handicap rolloff Thursday at 6:30 PM at 20th Century Lanes. banquet set for April 17 at Knights of Columbus hall Washington St Biddeford.
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St Louis Saints Golf Schedule Announced by Villandry
Coach Ben Villandry released the St Louis Saints golf schedule listing players Paul Gertin Robert Belair Mike Pinette Mike Perreault Mack Girard and Boo Belair. Home matches at Dutch Elm course Arundel with dates May 1 May 5 May 14 May 26 and May 28. away matches include Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Sanford York Thornton Academy Beach through May.
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Desrosiers Wins Western Maine Class B Bowling Title
Ronnie Desrosiers of Biddeford won his third straight Western Maine Class B title at the 20th Century Lanes in a WCEP A event. He rolled a 1,122 total to edge Dick Foley of the Big 20 Danes by four pins, with Foley at 1,118 and Leroy Kalex at 1,106. Ernie Jennison finished fourth with 1,104 as other scorers include N. Davis 1,066 and C. Eaton 1,059. Desrosiers and Kalex will chase the state crown against the Eastern champion.
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Price Munford Cup Pastime Lanes Champs At Pastimenes
Price and Munford won the Price Munford Cup rolloff at Pastimenes with 1123 total pins and a 610 by Price. Harold Dee and Ray Perrin were second with 1111, while Al Pepin and Bob Dodge took third scoring 1,022 to 1,081 for other teams. A 210 average rolloff is planned for next Saturday.
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Celtics Play Like Youthful Team Against Knicks
Boston despite an aging core, led by Bill Russell 35 and Sam Jones, stretched a playoff series win over New York to open the division final with a 108-100 victory. Havlicek 25, Howell 21, Bryant 13, Russell 16 rebounds, and 16 boards by Russell powered the Celtics as they face New York again in Boston.
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Bouthot Edges Daigneault In Twin City Bowling Match
Don Bouthot leads Norm Daignault by 81 pins after the first 10 strings at Pastime Lanes. Bouthot totaled 1,177 with 3 strikes and 31 spares for 227 pins. Daignault scored 1,096 with a strike and 25 spares across ten strings.
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Embry Joins Red Auerbach Camp Staff in Marshfield
Wayne Embry former Celtics star and new Milwaukee Bucks retiree was added to the staff for the ninth Red Auerbach Basketball School at Camp Milbrook August 24 to 30. He will head the Boston Recreational Department after living in Newton.
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