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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1972

Page

6

Celtics Rally Past Knicks In Eastern Final Game Three

Celtics captain John Havlicek and Dave Cowens played all but three minutes as Boston beat New York 115 109 at the Garden. Jo Jo White scored 29, with Havlicek adding 26 and 13 rebounds to lift the series return trip to New York Friday.

Boston John Havlicek Dave Cowens Jo Jo White Boson Celtics Celtics Havlicek Cowens Whie New York Knicks National Basketball Association Tommy Heinsohn Knicks the Garden New York Heinsohn Red Holzman White Bill Bradley Don Nelson Bradley Walt Frazier Jerry Lucas Dave de Busschere

Bruins Seek Fourth Straight Win In Stanley Cup Clash

Boston aims to sweep the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup playoff series as Coach Tom Johnson rotates goalies with Eddie Johnston and Gerry Cheevers in goal. Fred Stanfield led a 6-1 opener, while Blues hope to rebound after a tough run against established NHL teams.

Boston Boston Bruins St. Louis Blues Bruins Blues St. Louis Fred Stanfield Stanfield Tom Johnson Johnson Bobby Orr Johnny McKenzie Minnesota Orr St. Louis Spirit McKenzie Eddie Johnston Cheevers

Hockey results from NHL semifinals and series leads

Wednesday's results show no games. Boston leads St. Louis 1-0 in the best of seven and New York leads Chicago 2-0. Friday's schedule not listed.

St. Louis Boston Chicago New York Indiana Utah Riday

Baseball standings and schedule for the National League East and West

National League East standings list Montreal Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh New York St Louis and West includes Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Cincinnati Atlanta. Wednesday schedule shows rainouts and night games including New York at Montreal and Chicago at Pittsburgh with multiple matchups across venues.

Montreal Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Cincinnati Atlanta Theatics Osteen G. Stone Jenkins Ellis McDowell Arlin

Baseball standings and results from Wednesday games

American League standings show Baltimore 301 750 Detroit 2 1 667 Cleveland Sakes New York a 2 Milwaukee 1 2 333 Boston 2 2 Oakland 4 1 California 2 2 500 Kansas City 3 3 Minnesota 2 2 500 Chicago Texas 2 {Wednesday} s results include Cleveland 3 Boston 1 New York 3 Milwaukee 2 Chicago 2 Texas 1 Baltimore 5 Detroit 2 Minnesota 12 California 3 Oakland 4 3 Kansas City 1 day games listed with matchups including Milwaukee Parsons 10 at New York Hinton 0-0 and Detroit Timmerman 0-0 at Baltimore Dobson 1-0 night schedule with state pairings

W. L. Pet. G.B Baltimore Detroit Cleveland New York A Milwaukee Boston Oakland California Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Texas New York Parsons Hinton Timmerman Dobson Jack Sears Pontiac Mich Sears Martin Tigers Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers New York Yankees Milwaukee Brewers Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins California Angels Oakland A’s Kansas City Royals Memorial Stadium Orioles Boog Powell

Celtics Take 115 109 Win as Series Stands 2-1

Boston edged New York 115 to 109 in the Eastern Conference finals as the Knicks lead the best of seven series 2-1. No other game is scheduled. next match in New York.

Boston New York

Harvard Crew Coach Harry Parker Named 1972 U S Olympic Head Coach

Cambridge Massachusetts AP Harvard University crew coach Harry Parker has been chosen by the U S Olympic Rowing Committee as head coach of the 1972 U S Olympic rowing team He will select a 40 member squad for the Munich events Aug 27 to Sept 2 Parker has led Harvard to 34 victories and 4 losses over nine seasons Across nine seasons Parker’s teams have shown strong results and leadership for the U S rowing program.

Cambridge, Mass Harvard University Harry Parker U.S Munich Germany Parker Harvard

Martin Fights Fans After Tigers Defeat

Detroit manager Billy Martin mixed with a fan outside Memorial Stadium after a 5-2 loss to Baltimore. The fight ended with no decision as Martin explained the incident and a bystander identified himself as Jack Sears. Several AL games followed with notable performances by Boog Powell and Reggie Jackson.

Billy Martin Detroit Tiger Dave Boswell Ultimore Orioles Martin Detroit

Carlton Shuts Out Cardinals as Phillies Rally Falls Short

Steve Carlton pitched a three hitter to beat his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, 1-0, in Philadelphia. Willie Montanez tripled and Deron Johnson drove in the only run in the sixth inning. Other NL results saw Pittsburgh edge Chicago, San Diego vine past San Francisco, Los Angeles blank Atlanta, and Houston defeat Cincinnati as Mets were rained out in Montreal.

Lahoud Fi Iyner Gaylord Ways Cleveland Boston Perry San Francisco Indians Red Sox Steve Mingori Bobby Darwin Minnesota California Darwin Ken Holtzman Chicago Cubs Oakland Kansas City Reggie Jackson A’s Associated Press Steve Carlton St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Bob Gibson Cardinals Carlton Gibby Joe Hoerner Steve Joe Pittsburgh San Diego Los Angeles Atlanta Houston Cincinnati New York Mets Montreal Phillies Rick Wise Gussie ‘Busch Bing Devine Gibson Willie Montanez Deron Johnson Pirates Cubs Bob Robertson Manny Sanguillen al Oliver Rennie Stennett Oliver Stennett John Jeter Juan Marichal Padres Derrel Thomas Giants Ken Henderson Henderson Don Sutton ter—Rico Carty Marty Perez Dodgers Sutton Maury Wills Bill Buckner Manny Mota Frank Robinson Jerry Reuss Astros Jack Billingham Cesar Cedeno

Sonics eye ABA coach as Wilkens replacement

Seattle general manager Bob Houbreys said the Seattle SuperSonics are interested in Tom Nissalke, coach of the Dallas Chaparrals, as a replacement for Lenny Wilkens. Nissalke indicated Dallas might release him for an NBA deal, and both sides planned further talks after tentative approval.

Seattle Seattle SuperSonics American Basketball Association ABA Bob Houbreys Sonic National Basketball Association Tom Nissalke Dallas Chaparrals Sonics Houbreys Nissalke Las Vegas Dallas NBA Howbreys

Virginia Slims Tourney Opens in Tucson Featured King

America's top player Billie Jean King and Vickie Berner of Canada won 6-1 6-4 over Ceci Martinez and Mona Schallan in the Virginia Slims Conquistadores tournament in Tucson Arizona. Doubles saw Harris Krantzcke Smouse Greenwood win 6-4 6-1 and 6-3 6-4. Casals defeated Teeguarden 6-0 6-3 to reach the third round. Durr defeated Schallau 6-3 6-0 to reach the third round.

Tucson Ariz America Billie Jean King Vickie Berner Canada Ceci Martinez San Francisco Mona Schallan Iowa City Iowa Kerry Harris Karen Krantzcke Australia Joy Jill Schwikeri Las Vegas Vicki Smouse Arcadia Calif Marilyn Greenwood Cynthia Seiler Janet Newberry la Jolla Rosemary Casals Pam Teeguarden Los Angeles

Classifieds in Want Ads Highlight Quick Local Sales

A busy page highlights 92 classified ads inviting readers to place notices for sale jobs and services. The section emphasizes fast responses and local deals, with readers encouraged to browse and respond to listings.

Sidney Wicks Named NBA Rookie Of Year

Sidney Wicks of the Portland Trail Blazers won the 1971-72 NBA Rookie of the Year award in a landslide with 77 of 118 votes. The 6-9 forward averaged 24.5 points and 11.5 rebounds plus 3.50 assists, finishing among league leaders and earning All-Star honors.

LOS Angeles Sidney Sidney Wicks National Basketball Association Portland Trail Blazers NBA Trail Blazers Wicks UCLA Sports Writers and Broadcasters Buffalo Pa Smith

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