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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1973

Page

6

Hawks Edge Celtics Behind Lobster Dinner Boost

Atlanta improved to 2-2 in the best of seven as Lou Hudson and Pete Maravich led a fourth quarter surge in Boston. Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons credited a group lobster dinner for team cohesion after the 118 105 victory over the Celtics with John Havlicek limited by a virus. Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens kept Boston within reach, but the Hawks pulled away late.

Boston Atlanta Hawks John Havlicek Atlanta Cotton Fitzsimmons Boston Celtics Fitzsimmons Hawks Tom Heinsohn Havlicek John Heinsohn Celtics Herm Gilliam Hudson Maravich Jo Jo White Dave Cowens

Brewer Surges to Masters Lead in Four Way Tie

Gay Brewer vaulted from 75 to 66 and pulled within four of leader Nicklaus as the Masters entered the final rounds. He crediting graphite shafts for power, birdies and an eagle highlight a 11 shot swing. Other contenders include Aaron Dickson Snead Rodriguez Goalby Jones Oosterhuis Ozaki while Palmer and Trevino risked elimination.

Augusta Gay Brewer U.S Brewer Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Tommy Aaron Bob Dickson J. C. Snead Puerto Rico Chi Chi Rodriguez Bob Goalby Grier Jones Britain Peter Oosterhuis Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki von Tokyo Cbs-Tv Tony Jacklin England Deane Beman Canadaianet

Old Orchard Beach Little League Allows 14-Year-Olds to Play

The Old Orchard Beach Little Town League votes to permit all 14-year-olds to join this summer with a rule that older players may not pitch. The change aims to keep games fair for younger players. Registration will be held Saturday and Sunday at the league field behind the high school.

Old Orchard

Mountain Century wins Dover mile pace at Rockingham Park

Mountain Century driven to victory at Rockingham Park in the Dover mile pace Friday night covering the distance in 2 02.3 as 7 126 fans watched.

Salem N.H Mountain Century Rockingham Park

Fisk Paces Red Sox Past Yankees in Opener

Carlton Fisk powered Boston to a 15 5 victory over New York in the 1973 opener. The 1972 AL ROY hit two homers, including his first grand slam, drove in six and scored four as Tiant allowed two hits after the third inning. Fisk tipped a breakout season ahead despite a rough spring.

Boston Carlton Fisk Boston Red Sox Florida Fisk New York Yankees Fish Red Sox Yve Duance Josephson Bob Montgomery Clarke Roy White Yankees New York Ralph Houk Shappen Doug Griffin Tommy Harper Rico Petrocelli Luis Tiant Graig Nettles Yanks Ron Blomberg Dave McNally Baltimore Milwaukee Anaheim Richard M. Nixon Frank Robinson Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Ryan Billy Grabarkewitz Bobby Valentine Felix Millan Jones Seaver Cy Young Bill Robinson del Unser McGraw Deron Johnson Cubs Randy Hundley Rick Monday Mike Marshall Cesar Cedeno

Trotters And Pacers Lewiston Raceway Entries Evening Card

Entries listed for racing at Lewiston Raceway with 10 races Pace and Trot events. Boxed fields include Top Rhythmn Queens Ravenal Mr Ace and many others across Race One to Race Ten with drivers and times.

Lewiston Raceway Top Rhythmn H. Renaud Queens Ravenal J.C. Smith Mr. Ace D. May Bob Again C. Huen N. F. Quintal Clayhaven Persues G. Gardner Arima Daryll W.L. Whittemore Forever Happy W. Miller Scooter Bell F. Parker Harrier R. Vedeler Count Paul L. Quirron Windsor Time E. Cooper, Jr Mr. Lou Bob W. Parker, Jr Daily Pick F. Boyt Pretty Martha W. Colby False Lustre Glen Rock N. Watson Tarrs Dominion Wm. Davis Whitlred Afton Direct R. Rose Warden Jimmy S.s.smith Homeric J. Lachance Queens Ohio L. Quirkon Our Penny F. Wee Miss Dianne D G. McKenzie, Jr Nadines Champ N. Murray Quaker Knight R. Gartley Kings Razzle el. Tracy Romble Charlie Overlook R. Bartlett Cold Spring Cy Uncle Amos H. Pike Bilbo Baggins Adio Burn Rebel Gold R. Truitt Elvin J H. Richards Sir J Win G. Deletetsky Grammier B F. Pike Benny Brewster D. Richards Minnie Sota Napoleon Gold F. Woodbury Sir Eric Boy Adios C. Carter F.B. Time

Saco LL Auxiliary Plans April Meeting

Officials of Saco Little League Ladies Auxiliary announce a meeting for all auxiliary members on April 9 at 7 30 p m in the new Community Center on Common Street. President Mrs. Carol Choroszy says the group will plan projects for the coming season and invites all interested mothers to attend.

Saco Little League Ladies’ Auxiliary Common Street Carol Choroszy Choroszy

East Biddeford LL Registration Slated

Registration for East Biddeford Little League will be held April 10 at the J F Kannaty School on West Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Boys age nine to 12 may register. nine year olds must have had their ninth birthday by July 31 and 12 year olds must not be 13 before August 1. A parent or guardian must accompany the boy and birth certificates should be brought.

East Biddeford

Masters second round tightens between Brew er and leaders

At Augusta Gay Brewer joins Tomm Aaron Bob Dickson and J C Snead in a four way tie for the second round lead in the Masters. The event features top golfers contending for the championship in Georgia.

Augusta Gay Brewer Tomm Aaron Bob Dickson J.C. Snead Tokyo Chako Higuchi Japan Donna Caponi Young United States ST. Andrews Scotland Orals Roberts University

Rangers Bruins Game 3 Set After Goalies Shuffle

In New York, Game 3 of the playoff series looms with expected goalie changes as the Bruins may start Ed Johnston or Ross Brooks while Gilles Villemure guards the Rangers' net following Ed Giacomin's neck and shoulder injury. Esposito missed action after a knee injury and Rod Seiling returns from season ending collarbone crack, with Ron Harris stepping in.

Hal Bock Associated Press NEW York New York Rangers Boston Bruins Jacques Plante Nets Ed Johnston Ross Brooks Johnston Plante Toronto Brooks Rangers Gilles Villemure New York Nets Ed Giacomin Ken Hodge Giacomin Phil Esposito Massachusetts General Hospital Esposito Ron Harris Westchester Country Club Long Island Emile Francis Hodge William Liebler Harris Ranger Rod Seiling

Twins Open Season With 8-3 Win as Oliva Leads Outfielders

Tony Oliva hit a two run homer in his designated hitter debut and Larry Hisle and Jim Holt added solo shots as the Twins beat the A’s 8-3 in Oakland. The day’s other openers featured Carlton Fisk’s two homers for the Red Sox in a 15-5 thrashing of the Yankees and Frank Robinson’s first pitch homer for the Angels in a 3-2 win over Kansas City.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Oliva Oakland Catfish Hunter Larry Hisle Jim Holt Twins Carlton Fisk Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Baltimore Brooks Robinson Don Baylor Waukee Brewers Frank Robinson California Angels Nolan Ryan Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Rob Gardner Orlando Cepedno Boston Red Sox Yankees Carl Yastrzemski Fisk

Pirates Open 1973 Season In Clemente Tribute

The Pirates beat the St Louis Cardinals 7-5 as they opened the 1973 season without Roberto Clemente. 51,695 fans at Pittsburgh's ballpark honored his memory with his uniform retired before first pitch.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Roberto Clemente Manny Langen Sanguillen Clemente Pirates St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Montreal Expos Houston Astros Atlanta Braves San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Cleon Jones Tug McGraw Tom Seaver Mets Philadelphia Steve Carlton Carlton

Evert Advances to Sarasota Open Semifinal

Top seed Chris Evert of Fort Lauderdale defeats Gail Chanfreau of France 6-3 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the Sarasota Federal Open Tennis Championship in Sarasota, Florida.

Sarasota Fla Chris Evert Fort Lauderedale France Gail Chanfreau

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