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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1973
Page
6
Steelers push for wide receiver help as All-Pro George Webster faces possible trade. Webster, 27, a former Michigan State star, has knee injuries in the past but says he can return to form.
Lou Brock sparked a late surge with an infield single then steals as the Cardinals held a five run lead in the ninth to beat the Expos 5 to 5. Reds and Cubs win amid a flurry of NL results. Aaron hits the 701st homer of his career in a losing effort.
In Denver AP reports top seed Billie Jean King defeated Pam O Shaughnessy 6 1 6 1 and Rosie Casals beat Jill Schwikert 6 0 6 0 as 3000 spectators filled the Virginia Slims event arena. Karen Krantzcke edged Kristien Kemmervelley 7 6 7 6 in a lengthy tiebreaker. Janet Newberry toppled Wendy Appleby 7 5 6 7 7 6 and Mona Schallau upset Leslie Hunt 6 3 6 4 as play continued through Sunday.
The New York Yankees, trailing Boston 4-2 after eight, score three in the ninth to beat the Red Sox 5-4 at Fenway. Felipe Alou belts a homer. Matty Alou and Murcer drive in key runs as Lindy McDaniel earns the win. The victory keeps New York one game ahead of Baltimore in the AL East.
Tom Weiskopf tops Westchester Classic field for $250000 event after British and Canadian titles and a streak of five wins in eight starts. Lee Trevino skips the tournament to be with his wife awaiting their third child, while Jack Nicklaus defends as a four-time winner this season. The event at Westchester Country Club runs 72 holes with final rounds Saturday and Sunday televised nationally.
Standings show St. Louis at 48? with 538, Chicago 55 51 519, Pittsburgh 51 51 500, Montreal 50 53 485, Philadelphia 49 57 462, New York 4? West clubs mix in. Tuesday results include Chicago 45 over Philadelphia 3 46 and St. Louis 10 over Montreal 5.
Houston Astros trade Jesus Alou to Oakland A's for a player to be named later. Pittsburgh Pirates sell Vic Davalillo to the A's for cash. Chris Evert wins in Atlantic City, John Bartlett shocks Arthur Ashe in Louisville, Billie Jean King dominates in Denver. Mike McGrath wins Home Office Open Pro Bowling. boxing interest rises in Sunnyvale with promoter Babe Griffin eyeing a $20,000 gate.
The excerpt lists batting leaders with names such as Cason May and R Jackson plus teams Min Oak Mil for 250 at bats and 74 runs. It notes home runs, doubles, triples and stolen bases for several players and includes pitching figures with wins losses and ERAs for Twitchell Billingham and Seaver among others.
The Capital Bullets announced the signing of No. 1 pick Nick Weatherspoon and No. 3 choice Tom Kozelko on Tuesday. Kozelko is noted for a 20.9 point average.
Brother Richard Hebert asks help locating missing Biddeford High athletic equipment including pants, jerseys, belts and stockings across multiple sports. New flags arrive from Senator Hathaway. football team to wear black home and white away jerseys under new coaches.
Billie Jean King says TennisAmerica growth harms her own performance as she expands the tennis school network with Dennis Van der Meer. The 5 time Wimbledon champion oversees about 200 teachers serving 3 000 students at 14 locations from Incline Village Nevada onward. King notes strong business interest, potential prize money and a Riggs challenge while staying based at Watergate West with husband Larry.
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