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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1973

Page

6

Bridesmaid Aaron Wins The Masters At Augusta

Tommy Aaron, the soft spoken Georgian, clinched the Masters title with a four under par 68 final round to finish 72 holes at 283 and win $30,000. J C Snead and Jack Nicklaus finished one and two strokes behind as Nicklaus staged a late surge before Aaron's clutch birdie on the 15th sealed victory.

Augusta Tommy Aaron Jack Nicklaus Aaron Argentina Roberto de Vicenzo J. C. Snead Britain Peter Oosterhuis Gainesville Oosterhuis Snead Sam Snead Nicklaus Jimmy Jamieson John Miller Bob Goalby Peatedly Golden Bear Jack Ralfing South Africa Caribbean Arnold Palmer Ben Crenshaw Austin Tex Bobby Nichols Paul Harney Frank Beard Lee Trevino

Red Sox confident as pennant race opens strong

Boston the Yankees swept a three game set last weekend and opened with ten runs in the first two games. Eddie Kasko praised the club for confidence and aggression while Carlton Fisk Reggie Smith and Fisk led a 15 5 win and Cepeda delivered a late homer to seal a 10 5 victory. The team showcased speed power and pitching strength as spring workouts continued at Fenway Park.

Boston Boston Red Sox Eddie Kasko Red Sox New York Yankees Yankees New York Kasko Carlton Fisk Dougie Griffin Dougie Fisk Dewey Evans George Medich Medich Orlando Cepeda Tommy Harper Luis Aparicio Carl Yastrzemski Reggie Smith Cepeda Rico Petrocelli Griffin Evans Fenway Park Milwaukee Brewers

Bruins Face Elimination Tonight in Boston

Bruins seek to stave off elimination in Game five of their Stanley Cup quarter final with the New York Rangers at the Garden. Rangers, leading 3-1, aim to close out the series behind Ed Giacomin while Boston struggles with injuries and scoring woes amid outplayed margins.

Boston Ed Johnston Bruins Chamions New York Rangers Garden Rangers Emile Francis Phil Esposito National Hockey League Bep Guidolin J Guidolin Johnston Jacques Plante Ed Giacomin

Royals Unveil New 43 Million Stadium In KC

Kansas City hosts the Texas Rangers in a capacity 42 000 opening night. Royals pitcher Paul Splittorff faces Pete Broberg as electronics take center stage with a 2.75 million computer controlled scoreboard featuring animated player likenesses and a sprawling 217000 feet of wiring across the 117 foot structure.

Kansas City Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers Paul Splittorff Royals Pete Broberg Rangers Ter Amos Otis Otis Withjowner Ewing Kauffman

Iowa State Wins 1973 NCAA Gymnastics Championship Title

Iowa State gymnasts win the 1973 NCAA team title with 325,150 points, edging Penn State 323,025 and Indiana State. Coach Ed Gagnier hails the program’s sustained high scores and record setting performance despite no individual titles.

Eugene, Ore Iowa State Ed Gagnier Gagnier Penn

Masters playoff history and 46 handicap races listed

The Associated Press notes Ben Hogan part of two Masters playoffs with Sn nead in 1954 and a close loss to Byron Nelson. In baseball, Wednesday AL games list Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Diego Houston at San Francisco. Aqueduct and Belmont Park schedule 46 handicap races this year 33 are at Aqueduct with IND subway line noted.

Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego Houston San Francisco Aqueduct Belmont Park Ben Hegan Sam Snead Byron Nelson Wwr L. Pet. G.B Boston Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee New York West Minnesota Cage Kansas City California Texas Oakland Minnesota Blyleven Atalifornia Singer N. Texas W Brother Timore St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia Carlton Torrez Reuschel Moose N. New York Gullett Gentry Downing Roberts N. San Diego Corkins Joe Francisco Marichal

Trotters And Pacers Results Summary

Race results from a harness meet show favorites like Nugget Pick and Princess Morton winning various sprints with payoffs listed. Notable Exacta and Quinella pools produced $158.20 and $58.60, respectively, amid a handle of $87,194.

Nugget Pick Darn Bob Carnival King King of Z Autumn Sky Crescent Miss Mighty Monarch Ken Isor Princess Morton River Road Grey Glen Jamin Showell Ace Speakeasy Marvel Abbe Shenandoah Crain Lara Busy Bee Christine Drexel Barbara Chris D Prince of Wales Quintela Thinker Merrie Frier Billy Boy C Ole Swede Vamp’s Susie Stiles Boston Bumpus Schaefer Byrd Starshot Dizzy Liz D.J. Oakey Skip Dver Johnny Tom Golden Pearl Romilo Last Alibi Parto Mi Bar King Nancy Jill Dream Time Kitte Ideal the Great Master Jeff Rocky Reiko Overlee Pee Nifty Flicka Honest Ken Gala Dillard Direct Chief Creed Come Back J.M. Frank Prospector N Lord Ricky Mark’s Man Atlantic Mir Bertie Sir Philip Pick Broncho Sam Robina Show Frost E.L.F Steve’s Hope Noble Chance

Aaron wins Masters in Augusta by two strokes

Tommy Aaron shot a final round 68 to finish 72 holes at 283 and beat Jack Nicklaus by two shots to claim the 37th Masters title in Augusta Georgia. The scoreline and winner are tied to the traditional Masters outcome in a lush finish.

Augusta Tommy Aaron Jack Nickjlaus New York American Basketball Association Board of Dallas Chaparrals San Antonio Texas Tennis Brussels Roy Emerson F Australia New Zealand Onny Parun Rod Laver J Bernard Mignot Belgium Miami Beach Fila Linda Tuero Metairie Ireland Sue Minford New Orleans New Orleans Saints Adrian Young Detroit Lions San Diego San Diego Chargers Chuck Detwiler Lee Thomas Alayer Aio Bills Newton Mass

Identical Twins Win In Virginia Slims Tourney

Jin and Joy Schwikert, 19, from Winchester but living in Las Vegas, win qualifying round of the Virginia Slims of Massachusetts tennis tournament in Boston. Jill Schwikert advances to round of 32 with 7-5 6-1 victory over Bessie Stockard. Joy beats Sylvia Hooks 6-0 6-2.

Quincy Mass Jin Joy Schwikert Winchester Las Vegas Massachusetts Boston Harbor Marina Jill Bessie Stockard Washington, D.C Joy Sylvia Hooks East Orange N.J Penney Moor England Cynthia Doerner Australia Miss Moor Sue Hale Miss Doerner Vicky Berner Vancouver B.C Sue Vinton Sarasota Fla Tom O’laughnessy Fullerton Calif

Rosewall Beats Stolle At River Oaks Invitational Final

Rosewall defeats Stolle 3-6 6-2 7-5 to win the River Oaks Invitational with $10,000 first prize. Stolle led in the third set but Rosewall fought back, breaking serve in the 12th game to claim the decisive victory and move to first in WCT standings.

Ken Rosewall Fred Stolle Stolle Rosewall River Oaks County Club Stole Houston Worl Dallas

Aparicio to stay with Sox after police pledge guard for son

Boston Red Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio plans to remain with the team after police in Venezuela assured a 24 hour guard for his son in Maracaibo following kidnap and extortion threats. Aparicio said the gang demanded a ransom and expressed concern for his four other children as the police and club urged him to stay put.

Boston Boston Red Sox Luis Aparicio Venezuela Maracaibo Luis Iti Nena Luis Aparicio Sonya Sharon Karen Nelson Eddie Kasko Luis IT Red Sox

Western Maine Class B Singles Slated Saturday

Western Maine Class B singles is set for Saturday with only two openings at 1 30 and 6 00 pm. Bowlers will roll ten games with entrants required by the stated deadline to determine the Western Maine champion who will advance to face the Eastern champion later.

Western Maine

Esposito Sued For Support Amid Court Action

Mrs. Linda J. Esposito of Lynnfield files in Suffolk Probate Court for support against Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins. She alleges cruel treatment and desertion. temporary custody of two children is granted. Esposito, hospitalized for knee repair after a game, is a top paid player under a Bruins contract with additional business interests.

Boston Phil Esposito Boston Bruins Suffolk Linda J. Esposito Lynnfield Esposito Massachusetts General Hospital Mary Fitz Patrick Monday Espositos Ontario Bruins

Saco Little League Registration Set

Registration for Saco Little League will be at Fairfield School on Wednesday April 11 from 6 30 to 8 p m. Boys must live in Saco between Main Street and the Ocean born between August 1 1960 and July 31 1964 and be accompanied by parents with birth certificates. Openings expected at all age levels nine to twelve. New Phillies manager Danny Ozark formerly linked to Walter Alston. Players include Jim Lefebvre Ken McMullen and Pete Richert.

Saco Little League Fairfield School I. Y Main Street Ocean

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