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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1972

Page

6

Loyola's Martin Top NBA Draft Choice

LaRue Martin, a 6-10 Loyola of Chicago center, was selected No 1 in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He highlighted his rebounding edge with over 1,000 boards in three seasons and indicated his pro signing would depend on his agent Arthur Morse.

NEW York National Basketball Association LaRue Martin Loyola of Chicago Portland Trail Blazers Morse Martin Arthur Morse Chicago Trail Blazers America Portland NBA Bill Walton UCLA Jim Chones Marquette Dallas Chaparrals American Basketball Association Dallas Loyola Bob McAdoo North Carolina Buffalo Braves Virginia Squires ABA Walter Kennedy McAdoo Virginia Buffalo Braves

Smith Sees Pay Cut Plan Unfair Amid Baseball Strike

Boston slugger Reggie Smith, 27, one of four Sox players voting against the strike, criticizes owners’ plan to dock pay for strike days. He argues 162 games should be paid fully if played, notes possible 154-game champion standard, and calls for negotiable resolution as fans and players suffer. Also notes Portland State naming Jim Aguiar as offensive line coach. Aguiar, 25, ex Biddeford HS athlete and BU letterman.

Boston (Ap Reggie Smith Boston Red Sox Smith Reggie Hank Aaron Ifair Portland State University Oregon Jim Aguiar Biddeford Aguiar University of Oregon Biddeford High School BHS Boston University

T-Club Sponsors Basketball Games at Linnell Gym

Thornton Academy's T Club sponsors a benefit basketball doubleheader tomorrow at 7 30 in Linnell Gym. The first game features next year's varsity squad against intramural all stars. The second pits T Club members against the Saco Police Department five.

Thornton Academy T-Club Linnell Saco Police Department

Split Develops Among Owners In Baseball Pension Dispute

In New York AP report owners and players discuss a new money offer amid the first MLB strike. Marvin Miller calls the back pay issue a terrible roadblock as talks with J Curtis Counts and owner reps center on pension terms and full salaries for a 162 game season. Finley signals willingness to compromise, noting strike costs his Oakland A’s at least 250000 dollars while urging payment for players if games are completed. The latest offer adds 400000 dollars to the pension package atop a 490000 dollar prior health care allocation.

New York Major League Baseball Players Association Marvin Miller Ers’ Association Miller John Gaherin Washington J. Curtis Counts Federal Mediation Service Peg Ihen Charles A. Finley Oakland A’s Finley al Kaline Willie’ Mays Henry Aaron Charles O. Finley Thanumase Aen Mann

Braves Draft Arnie Berman From Brown in Fifth Round

Arnie Berman, star forward from Brown University, was drafted by the Buffalo Braves in the NBA draft's fifth round. The New England area standout holds school records in points and free throws, finished 17th nationally in scoring, and expresses optimism about earning a spot with the expansion team. He mentions family input and scouts from several cities monitored his senior year.

Providence Arnie Berman Buffalo Braves Berman New England University Nichols Short Hills N.J Arnie Los Angeles Philadelphia Boston Buffalo Braves Gerry Alaimo Brown Bruin New England

Baseball Strike Costs Run High Across Sides

The 11th day of the baseball strike shows costs mounting for players and owners. Players miss pay for 162 games while owners lose about 2.3 million dollars from 46 canceled games. salaries range from 95.15 daily for minimum wage players to 7 693 30 daily for a 200000 year earner.

Autograph Hunter Gets More Than He Expected

Howie Johnson recalls autograph antics with a boy who mistook his signature for Ben Hogan and others as a golf writer wrongly attributed a bogus Nicklaus feat. Palmer weighs playing in England’s John Player Classic, risking a clash with the Quad Cities Open in Bettendorf.

Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Arnold Palmer England Europe Bettendorf Iowa

Grant Retains Twin City Bowling Title at Roll-A-Way

Dick Grant defeated Andy Labelle 2128 to 1974 to retain the Twin City championship at Roll-A-Way Lanes. In the second half Grant posted 10388 to Labelle 988 with 139 bonus pins to 126. Grant's next challenger will be Ronnie Lacasse of Saco.

Dick Grant Andy Labelle Grant Labelle Ronnie Lacasse Saco

Lillian Moreau Wins Saco Tanning Rolloff

Lillian Moreau of the Jolly 5 claimed first in Saco Tannings women's initial five string handicap rolloff at Roll-Away Lanes with 523 total including 473 scratch and 50 pin handicap. Francoise Auger finished second with 509 and Jeanine Lemieux of the Chicks was third with 500 in a field of 19 of 20 bowlers.

Lilian Moreau Jolly 5 Saco Tanning Francoise Auger Jeanine Lemieux The Chicks

League Officials Set Meeting for Tonight

Old Orchard Beach Little Town Softball League officials and coaches will gather at 8 Loranger Junior High School this evening at 8 for a meeting with interested persons.

Old Orchard Beach Little Town Loranger Junior High School Ere

Chi Chi Rodriguez Reveals Schedule Strategy

Chi Chi Rodriguez says he will decide each year based on Jack Nicklaus schedule announcements. He plans to play events Nicklaus skips and skip those Nicklaus enters to maximize his chances. The Puerto Rican golfer notes this is the only way to have a chance.

Chi Chi Rodriguez Jack Nicklaus

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