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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1973
Page
6
In the Los Angeles Chicago series the Bulls beat the Lakers 101-93 to force a seventh game in Los Angeles. Norm Van Lier and Jerry Sloan combined for 53 points while Chet Walker, slowed by a knee injury, contributed 16 and Bob Love had five.
The unbeaten Red Sox resume action in New York to face the Yankees as Luis Tiant starts his bid for a second win. New York counters with Fritz Petersen after Boston swept a three game set to open the season. The team trained at Fenway after two rainouts and shuffled the rotation with postponements.
Peter Kostis a 25 year old former Cape Arundel assistant pro has joined The Hamlet of Delray Beach Florida as assistant golf pro on its 353 acre condo course designed by Joe Lee. Kostis moved to Delray after buying a fairway condo on the 15th and aims to grow as a club pro while competing in local events.
Boston defeated Atlanta 121 103 to win the series four games to two while Golden State topped Milwaukee 100 86 and advanced four to two. Chicago beat Los Angeles 101 93 to force a 3 3 tie as Eastern Conference finals schedule unfolds.
National television slated WHA World Trophy play leads to tense quarter finals. Houston edged Los Angeles 3 2 in overtime to pull even at 2 2 as Ottawa faces New England while Toronto hosts Winnipeg and Los Angeles meets Houston later.
Registration for West Biddeford Little League will be held Sunday and Monday evenings, April 15 and 16, from 6 to 8 at St. Jean's Hall in Biddeford. Boys aged 9 to 12 may register. those turning nine by July 31 may join, and 12-year-olds with birthdays after August 1 are eligible. Each applicant needs a birth certificate and a parent or guardian. League boundaries span Elm Street to Five Points, then right side Elm south, and left Graham toward Main Street City Square.
Harness racing card lists six races with purses from 550 to 850 dollars. Winners include Wilbea Knight Robina Come Back Briarwood and Sir Eric among others, with riders Bartlett Fitch McKenney Richards Smith and Watson recurring.
A dense roundup shows American League standings with team records and upcoming games. Highlights include Boston at New York, Oakland at Minnesota, Kansas City at Chicago, and Detroit at Cleveland plus California at Texas. National League East standings list Pittsburgh and New York atop the table with several results from recent games and a long horse race card with multiple stakes events and horses listed by name and trainer.
A detailed rundown of race results with winners, payoffs, and times. Notable victors include Sirius in Race 1 and Victor's Town in Race 2, with multiple exacta and quiniela figures and a total handle of $97,410. Also lists scratched horses and additional entrants.
Boston beat Atlanta 121 103 in Atlanta to take the series 4 2 and set up a date with the Knicks. Jo Jo White scored 33 points and Dave Cowens 27 with 16 rebounds as Boston used a 22 0 run in the final period to pull away. Havlicek added 24 points in front of a capacity Omni crowd.
Thornton Academy fell 4-1 to South Portland at Red Riots courts in the opening Southern Maine Tennis League meet. The Trojans’ only point came from doubles duo Chris Braley and Dale Pearson who beat Sam Rolfe and Jim Fleming 8-6 6-2. Singles results show Gagne and Taridi defeated Casavant Nathanson and Nathanson, with Ramsdell and Nathanson also listed in losses. the league's new rule requires different players in singles and doubles. The schedule lists matches through May with Thornton facing Brunswick Westbrook Cape Elizabeth Hebron and others.
Boston Bruins hold a post season breakup dinner at the Branding Iron after elimination. Star center Phil Esposito, in a full body cast for torn knee ligaments at Massachusetts General Hospital, is wheeled to the party and back to his room by teammates, amid light laughter and greetings. Hospital supervisor calls it unusual but confirms he is all right.
Norfolk heavyweight John Jordan returns to the Portland Exposition Building April 19 for a 10 round feature against Fred Lewis of Colorado Springs. Promoter Sam Silverman says the card includes four other boxing bouts.
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