Owners Reject Offer to Start Season in MLB Strike
In New York the MLB Players Association and owners traded threats as 24 owners unanimously rejected the players' bid to begin the season while pension talks continued. The union plans unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB, and at least three players have reportedly lost jobs.
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Celtics Bench Leads 124-114 Over Hawks in Playoff Game
Boston built a 17 point lead then held off Atlanta as bench trio Steve Kuberski Henry Finkel and Don Nelson powered the surge. Jo Jo White led Celtics with 26 points while John Havlicek and White tied for team high with 27. Hawks top scorers Pete Maravich Walt Bellamy and Lou Hudson each had 21. The series now stands 3-2 Celtics with a decisive game in Atlanta looming.
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Lou Hudson
Ron Boone
Utah
Dallas Chaps
Donnie Freeman
Nicklaus Faces Masters Lead After Second Round
Jack Nicklaus, at 139 after 36 holes at Augusta National, holds a one stroke lead over Paul Harney. Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead faltered as Trevino skirts the cut, with the field narrowing to 47 for the third round. Nicklaus credits renewed effort and his father’s death for his resurgence.
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U.S
Nets Upset Colonels 100 92 for 3 1 ABA lead
New York Nets stun Kentucky 100 92 to take a 3 1 series edge behind Johnny Roche 38 points and Johnny Baum 25 as Rick Barry misses game with flu. Also Utah Stars sweep Dallas 108 99 and Celtics top Hawks 124 114.
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Permits Required for Pulling Events in Maine
The Maine Department of Agriculture announced that permits are required for any public or private pulling events between animals or pairs of animals. Commissioner Dolloff said applications must be filed in writing at least 10 days before the event, listing date and location. No fees apply and permits are nontransferable.
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Mother's ear scent imprint guides pup recognition
Each mother’s ear now recognizes her own pup by a scent imprint left behind the pup’s ear at birth and by its cry.
Strikes Spares At Biddeford High Rolloff Crowns Winners
Dick Boutin and Gail Desmarais won the Biddeford High School five string handicap rolloff at Roll A Way Lanes with 554 and 534 totals. Boutin had a five pin handicap while Desmarais had 95 bonus pins. Steve Benson was second in the boys division with 549, Rita Caouette runnerup in girls with 528, and Bob Nemitt third with 523. Forty three boys and twenty girls competed for the trophies as the league plans a banquet at St. Jean Baptiste Council Chagnon Hall on Jefferson Street Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Jefferson Street
Ski Conditions From New England Ski Areas
Ski conditions across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts report fresh snow in inches with powder and packed powder surfaces. Bases range from 18 to 72 inches with elevations noting good to excellent conditions at many resorts. Weathering details include mention of ice and granular textures at several locations.
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Red Sox Ask Fans to Hold Tickets After Postponed Opener
Boston fans were urged to keep their tickets as the 1972 AL opener versus the Detroit Tigers was postponed amid a players strike. Boston also postponed weekend games with Detroit and offered refunds or exchanges for today and Sunday's games pending final decision.
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Bruins Brace for Game Three in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Toronto seeks a quick reply after Boston routed the Maple Leafs 5-0 in Boston, then Toronto won 4 3 in overtime. The Leafs hold a home edge for games three and four, while Boston pressures to take a 2 0 series lead. Meanwhile in New York the Rangers face the Canadiens as Montreal struggles to win in the playoffs.
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Foster Defeats Rondon in Second Round to Claim Title
In Miami Beach, Bob Foster knocked out Vicente Rondon in the second round to become undisputed light heavyweight champion. Foster criticized the WBA’s handling of the title and questioned the weigh in, noting Rondon weighed 183 pounds earlier Friday and had shed six pounds by the scales.
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Bob Foster
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Jimmy Dupree
United States
WBA
Foster Extends Run as Champion with Ninth Title Defense
In steam baths Foster preserved his status by defeating his challenger to claim a ninth title defense, defying the WBA and surpassing Ichie Moore’s eight defenses to set a new division record.
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WBA
Ichie Moore
Sports Editor Dies At Age 74
YARMOUTH AP Franklyn J. Adams 74 longtime New York Daily News assistant sports editor died Friday after a long illness a funeral is set for Sunday in Yarmouth He retired in 1961 after nearly 40 years with the News Adams also worked for the Sporting News later wrote for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram He served in the Army after World War I and is survived by a sister and his wife who died in 1965
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Celebrating A Big Event Use Section 6A In Notices
Public notices invite readers to share joyous life events under Section 6A. This brief item encourages posting engagements weddings births and anniversaries with official wording and timely submission for inclusion in upcoming editions.
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