Biddeford Tigers eye undefeated run to Class B title
Biddeford High School launches a varsity hockey team under coach Gordon Wakelin aiming to go undefeated and win the State Class B championship. The 18 man squad blends five seniors led by captain Eve Fleurent with juniors and freshmen, stressing hard work, unselfish play, and strong depth. The Tigers open an 18 game schedule with Berwick Academy exhibition and regular season games beginning December against Kennebunk.
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John Hennedy
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Dick Gunn
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Cardinals facing elimination by Colts in crucial NFL showdown
United Press International reports the St. Louis Cardinals risk elimination from the NFL playoff chase as they host the Baltimore Colts. The Colts seek home field advantage, while St Louis must win to keep slim postseason hopes alive. The piece highlights Bert Jones and Pat Tilley from Louisiana Tech and Roger Wehrli of the Cards, noting the Colts’ other threats and a plan for Saturday’s games across the league including the Rams and Falcons clinching divisions.
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Calhoun Steps In as Cunningham Returns to Patriots
Don Calhoun shifts to backup as Sam Cunningham comes back for New England. Calhoun posted 141 yards in 24 carries against Baltimore, 109 vs the Jets, and 177 last Sunday to lift the Patriots to 9-3. Cunningham, leader with 785 yards, expects Calhoun to contribute and plans to share carries to fuel a potential playoff push.
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Rockets Rout Bucks as Team Stays Hot on Road
Houston rockets beat Milwaukee 137 to 110 to run seven straight wins and close in on Cleveland in the Central Division. Tomjanovich scores 38, Murphy 26, Lucas 13 as the club dominates every period. Bucks suffer 13th straight road loss at 4 20 season.
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Penguins edge Islanders 4-2 in Herron’s return
Denis Herron starred in his first real game back, making 39 saves as the Penguins beat the Islanders 4-2. Lew Morrison and Jean Pronovost scored to seal the win, with Potvin and Corrigan scoring for NY and Montreal tying LA 3-3 in the other NHL game.
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New York
Biddeford names Art Descoteaux baseball coach
Biddeford School Board confirmed Arthur Descoteaux as the varsity baseball coach in a 3-1 decision. The nomination was made by Superintendent William O'Neil and athletic director Brother Richard Hebert. One dissenter urged fresh faces in coaching and questioned recurring rehirings.
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Biddeford High School
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Descoteaux
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