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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1973

Page

6

Celtics Hope To Extend Series As Havlicek Hobbles

Boston fans and players express optimism over tying the series with New York in the fifth game at Boston Garden while John Havlicek strains a shoulder and may sit out. Thomas Silva says rest could help. Earl Monroe is doubtful for the Knicks. Faul Estpha shines in relief as Celtics pursue an upset to avoid elimination.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association New York John Havlicek Don Chaney Boston Garden Knicks Chaney Thomas Silva Havlicek Earl Monroe Monroe Celtics Faul ‘Estpha Westphal Madison Square Garden Frazier Walt Atlantc Los Angeles Lakers Golden State Warriors Forum Lakers Jim McMillian Keith Erickson

Colonels Finish Off Cougars In ABA Playoffs

Kentucky clinched the East Division playoff series with a 107 to 96 win over the Carolina Cougars to advance to the ABA finals against Indiana. Dan Issel led with 31 points and strong rebounding as Kentucky won four games to three.

Charlotte N. C Kentucky Colonels Carolina Cougars Indiana American Basketball Association Dan Issel Colonels Kentucky Louisville Pacers Utah

Auerbach Happy With Celtic Draft

Celtics president Arnold Auerbach lands both top two picks Steve Downing and Phil Hankinson in the NBA draft. Downing from Indiana and Hankinson from Penn join a buoyant Celtics group as Heinsohn praises their rebounding, scoring, and toughness.

Sandbar Bullets and Saco Motors Reach Volleyball Final

The Sandbar Bullets defeated Bob's Exxon 15-6 15-4 and won the third game by forfeit to reach the final. Saco Motors beat Norm's Market 15-7 15-11 15-8 to set up Monday April 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Biddeford Junior High School gym.

Sandbar Bullets Saco Motors Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department Bullets Dick Saucier Charlie Panalakas Chuck Clifford Joe Saucier Bob Exxon Bob's Norm's Motormen Marc Moe Boillard Rick Fecteau Wayne Crowley Norm Steve Shea Leo Simard Biddeford Junior High School

Bitter Brisker Draft Aftermath Grips N B A

The 1973 NBA draft opened amid the Brisker dispute as Philadelphia sought redress over Seattle's signing of Brisker. Doug Collins led the 76ers with the top pick after a legal fight and a delayed process. Cleveland and Portland swapped first rounders while trading players and assets.

Trotters And Pacers Lewiston Raceway Entries Post Time

Entries and results from Lewiston Raceway feature ten races with trotting and pacing events. Notable entrants include Elsie Byrd Inez Tel Scott Pineland Adios Early Coffee Tuff Time Romie and many more across Race One through Race Ten plus show results and betting figures.

Lewiston Raceway Elsie Byrd R. Silva Inez Tel Scott R. Gartley Pineland Adios el. Tracy C. Huen H. Coleman Romie C. Carter Louie D. F. Parker Slick Spur D. Richards Keddie E. Hall Golden Hustle E. Tracy Jane Overseer R. Wing Jr Farmstead Gal L. Fitch Lucky Con B. Pike Hula Boy A. Miles Pompano Valentine Royal Maggie A. Mooney

Western Maine Ladies Class B Bowling Event Planned

The Western Maine Ladies Class B singles tournament starts Saturday at 1 30 and 6 pm at 20th Century Lanes. The winner becomes Western Maine Class B champion and will face the eastern champ later for the state crown. Entries close Thursday midnight. Local girls hope to add another Biddeford title after Chuckie Green won the men’s Class C title last weekend. Maine State rules apply with a referee on foul and lob lines.

Sday Biddeford Charles Chuckie” Green Maine

Draft Picks and Coaching Moves Highlight Varied Pro Sports

Doug Collins the 6 foot 6 Illinois State guard was the first chosen in the NBA college draft by the Philadelphia 76ers after failing to obtain an earlier draft pick. Ted Garvin of the Port Huron Wings will coach the Detroit Red Wings succeeding Johnny Wilson. Jane Booth beat Nancy Hager in the North and South Women's Amateur match play ending with a hole in one on the 154 yard 15th. Cliff Richey defeated Andrew Pattison in the WCT Swedish Pro first round. Karl Thornton won the Penn Relays marathon in 2 hours 32 minutes 7 seconds for the 26 mile 385 yard course. Jim Tolbert traded from the Oilers to the St Louis for two linebackers. Gary Ballman joined the Giants on waivers from the Eagles.

New York Doug Collins Illinois State Philadelphia 76Ers 76Ers Court of Appeals GOLF Pinehurst N. C Jane Booth Palm Beach Gardens Fla Nancy Hager Dallas Goteborg Sweden Cliff Richey Sarasota Andrew Pattison South Africa Philadephia Karl Thornton Binghamton N. Y Houston Jim Tolbert Houston Oilers St. Louis NFL Mike McGill Jim Hargrove New York Giants Gary Ballman Philadelphia Eagles

Thornton Opens Track Season in Triangular Meet

Portland dominates as Lax leads in hurdles high jump and triple jump. Thornton's Gardner wins 880 in 2 06 and Peterson takes javelin at 167 feet 1 inch. Home meet vs Windham and Sanford set for May 3.

Portland Thornton Academy Cheverus Maroon and Gold Maine Portland Stadium Trojans Lloyd Lax Thornton Lax John Gardner Larry Peterson Windham Sanford Libby Toussaint Florindo Kennedy Palmacci Drake Cotsis Keene Swett Foley Gerry Muise Fennell Orlando Dentico Peterson Freeman

Lively League Turns Its Attention to ABA Draft

The article notes the ABA draft with Iistings of expected top picks led by San Diego Conquistadors selecting first and Bill Walton as a likely choice. Memphis San Antonio New York Virginia Denver Indiana Utah Kentucky and Carolina follow in the order of selection.

San Diego Conquistadors UCLA Bill Walton Bruins Memphis San Diego San Antonio New York Virginia Denver Indiana Utah Kentucky Carolina

Black Hawks Seek Finals Rematch With Canadiens

Chicago advances to the Stanley Cup finals after a 4-1 win over New York, with Stan Mikita scoring twice and Dennis Hull and Cliff Koroll adding goals. Montreal reached the finals by defeating Philadelphia 5-3, setting the stage for a rematch of two years earlier.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Black Hawks Rangers Stan Mikita Dennis Hull Cliff Koroll Hawks Canadiens Montreal Philadelphia Flyers Tony

Rangers Rally Past Tigers On Slim Four Hit Night

Texas Rangers nipped Detroit 2 1 as Steve Foucault locked down the save in a tense ninth. Dave Nelson led off with a single and stole second before scoring on Rico Carty’s bouncer. The Tigers’ seven hits weren’t enough.

Texas Rangers Detroit Tigers Steve Foucault Foucault Rangers

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