Lakers Take 3-2 Lead in N B A Playoff Tilt
Lakers beat the Bucks 115 90 to pull ahead 3 2 in the best of seven series. Chamberlain 26 rebounds and 12 points led Los Angeles as Kareem Abdul Jabbar had 28 with 16 boards. Goodrich 22 and West 22 balanced the attack while Sharman warned of a possible six game finish if rebounds dominate Saturday in Milwaukee. Celtics trail Knicks 2 0 in the East final as Indiana hosts Utah in do or die ABA action.
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Gail Goodrich
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Jerry West
Jabbar
Boston
New York Knicks
Boston Garden
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American Basketball Association
Indiana Pacers
Utah Stars
Seven-Cleat Football Shoes Urged to Be Banned
Temple University researchers Dr Joseph Torg and Ted Quedenfeld conclude that the conventional seven cleat football shoe causes knee injuries and should be banned across high school college and pro levels. They compared seven cleat shoes with soccer style footwear in Philadelphia public and Catholic leagues showing higher injury rates with the seven cleat design. The pair lobbied the NCAA rules committee but their submission was ignored.
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Temple University Health Science Center
Ted Quedenfeld
Temple Univesity
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Torg-Quedenfeld
Torg and Quedenfeld
Catholic League
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Southern York Baseball League Opens Monday
The SYSSA Baseball League begins Monday April 24 with Noble High at Wells and York High at Massabesh. Other openers pair Old Orchard Beach High with Kennebunk and Traip Academy with Marsh High.
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Noble High
Wells
York High
Massabesh
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Kennebunk
Traip Academy
Marsh High
Noble
Marshwood
York
Traip
Massabesic
Old Orchard Beach
iNoble
Baseball Standings and Results Day by Day
In the American League East Detroit leads with 2 wins and 0 losses followed by Baltimore and Milwaukee with 2 and 1 wins respectively. The West shows Kansas City leading at 3-1 while California and Oakland share 2-1 records. Tuesday scores include Boston 4 Cleveland 2 New York 2 Milwaukee 0 Detroit 5 Baltimore 3 Chicago 14 Texas 0 Oakland 3 Kansas City 2 California 2 Minnesota 0. Wednesday schedules feature Cleveland at Boston Milwaukee at New York Detroit at Baltimore Texas at Chicago Kansas City at Oakland. Thursday slots Milwaukee at New York Detroit at Baltimore night games only.
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Milwaukee
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Cleveland
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Minnesota
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Chicago
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Lolich
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Stanhouse
Bahnsen
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Drago
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Hunter
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National League W. II. Pet.G.B. standings and Tuesday results
NL standings show Montreal leading with 7 wins and 1 loss, followed by Philadelphia and New York. Tuesday results include Chicago over Pittsburgh 6-4 and Montreal defeating New York 7-2. Upcoming games list key matchups at Philadelphia, Montreal, Atlanta, and other venues with night starts.
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Pro Basketball Playoffs Conference Finals Standings
Western Conference finals Los Angeles 115 Milwaukee 90. LA leads best of seven 3 2. Eastern Conference New York at Boston leads 2 0. ABA Division Finals Utah vs Indiana at Anderson Utah leads 2 0.
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Milwaukee
New York
Boston
Utah
Indiana
Anderson
Ind
Boston dominates St. Louis in semifinal opener
The eee PRESS reports Boston 6, St. Louis 1 as Boston takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. New York 5, Chicago 3 gives the Rangers a 2-0 series edge. Wednesday’s games have St. Louis at Boston and Chicago at New York.
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St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Bicycle Touring Club Planned by Biddeford Parks
The Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department forms an adult and teen bicycle touring club with events for all ages. The first meeting is Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the Rotary Park building, followed by a film and a Sunday afternoon touring outing.
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BU coach Crocker leaves for Penn head job
Boston University freshman hockey mentor Bob Crocker accepts the head coaching position at the University of Pennsylvania after a 158-42-14 record at BU and two undefeated teams. He also coached BU varsity baseball.
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Bob Crocker
Boston University
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Place Your Ads in The Journal Classified To Get Results
Classified notices in The Journal offer space for local ads to reach readers. Businesses and individuals can place listings for jobs, services, and sales to attract attention and generate inquiries.
McCovey Injured As Giants Fall To Padres In Narrow Loss
Willie McCovey broke his right arm diving for a wild throw as the Giants beat the Padres 5 1 on Tuesday night. Speier started the play with a grounder, Fuentes threw to second for one out, and McCovey was hurt on the throw. A doctor estimated six weeks to heal with possible two months out. The loss left San Francisco without its star first baseman amid a quiet dressing room and the Giants’ victory celebration.
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Chris Speier
San Francisco Giants
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Tito Fuentes
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San Diego Padres
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Charlie Fox
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Jose Cardenal
Chicago
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Pirates
Tommy Helms
John Edwards
Reds
Doug Rader
Houston
Astros
Cincinnati
Helms
Edwards
Rader
Don Gullett
Stanfield Hats Bruins To Playoff Victory Over Blues
Fred Stanfield scored his second NHL playoff hat trick as the Boston Bruins routed the St Louis Blues 6 1 in the opening game of the best of seven semi final. Johnny Bucyk and Mike Walton added goals while Esposito notched his fifth playoff goal. In the other game the New York Rangers beat the Chicago Black Hawks 5 3 to even their series.
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Loreles
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Chicago White Sox
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Billy Champion
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Wayne Twitchell
Ken Singleton
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Rod Gilbert
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Dennis Hull
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Hawks
Stan Mikita
Gilbert
McDermott to Headline Portland Expo Boxing Show
Jimmy McDermott, former New England light heavyweight, now living in Holyoke, headlines a 10 round main event at Portland Expo Building against Gene Bethea of Trenton. Bethea earned the shot by defeating Portland’s Irish Macka Foley in two hard bouts, as McDermott pursues another New England title and a possible 175 pound or heavyweight crown.
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Jimmy McDermott
Holyoke
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Expo Building
Gene Bethea
Trenton
N.J
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Macka Foley
Expo
Paul Kasper
Jimmy
Pete Ricchitelli
Riccitelli
Boston Garden
Bethea
Bobby Gleason
New York
Walter Opshinsky
Scranton
Johnny Coiley
Boston Arena
Celtics Fight To Stay Alive In Knicks Semifinal
The Boston Celtics trail New York 2-0 in the best‑of‑seven series and face a must‑win game in Boston. Coach Tom Heinsohn remains optimistic, praising defense and saying he may tweak front‑court combinations while keeping starters intact.
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Boston Celtics
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Knicks
Tom Heinsohn
John Havlicek
Heinsohn
Dave de Busschere
Steve Kuberski
Tom Sanders
Steve
There Are 92 Classifieds In Want Ads. Why Not Use One
A lighthearted column urges readers to consider the 92 advertising spots in the want ads as a quick way to reach local buyers. It highlights broad appeal and simple placement for sellers seeking fast results.
St Francis Suffers Back-To-Back Losses At UMPG
St Francis College dropped two games to the University of Maine at Portland in Portland, failing to win this season while UMPG improved to 4-0. Mike Savage earned a win in relief and homered in the opener, as Earl Foley sparked a late rally in the second game with a homer and six run fifth inning. Al Capobianco added a homer two doubles and a single in the first game.
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Earl Foley
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Pinyan
Meroski
Pelkey Underwood
Graffami
Gratto
Gallant
Skahan
Pelkey Silver
Graffam
Forcier and O'Brien Take early lead in Maine state doubles finals
Jerry Forcier and Dick O'Brien of Roll-A-Way Lanes lead 2,489 to 2,421 over Lotto Clukey and Larry Rowell of Pittsfield Lanes in the first half of the Maine State Title Men's Doubles. The Western Maine champions will meet the Eastern Maine champs in the final half at Roll-A-Way Lanes for the overall state crown.
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Dick O’brien
Lotto Clukey
Larry Rowell
Pittsfield
Forcier
O’brien
Maine
Clukey and
Rowell
St Francis Tops Nasson 6 2 In Golf Opener
St Francis College opened its 1972 spring golf season with a 62 team win over Nasson College at Biddeford Saco Country Club. Steve Kavanagh shot 76 in place of the injured captain. The Red Knights face New England College next Friday at 1 p.m.
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Bill Bang
Kavanagh
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Campbell
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Buckley St. Francis
Webb
Desabinti
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Lulves
Hickey St
Nicklaus Favored To Defend Tournament Of Champions Title
Jack Nicklaus starts as a 4-1 favorite to win his fourth Tournament of Champions title at La Costa. The $165,000 event gathers 26 qualifiers, with Trevino as the only strong challenger. Frank Beard Palmer Casper Jacklin and Crampton also featured.
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Rancho LA Costa
Calif
Las Vegas
la Costa Country Club
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Nicklaus
George Archer
Tom Weiskopf
Jerry Heard
Bing ,Crosby
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Missy
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Tex
Frank Beard
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
England
Tony Jacklin
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Gene Littler
Gary Player
South Africa
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