Pitchers Hit Trading Block At 1973 Winter Meetings
At the 1973 winter base meetings Nelson Briles and Ross Grimsley move in big trades. Briles goes to Kansas City with Fernando Gonzalez for Ed Kirkpatrick Kurt Bevacqua and Winston Cole. Grimsley to the Orioles for Merv Rettenmund Junior Kennedy and Bill Wood.
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Santo Blocks Cubs Trade In Blocked Deal
Chicago Cubs designated Ron Santo as a player who blocked a deal to send him to California for pitcher Rudy May and first baseman Bob Oliver. Santo, a 10 year veteran, chose to stay with the Cubs and expressed desire to remain in Chicago, possibly return to spring training to win back his job.
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Rutgers Forfeits Home Game After Black Student Protest
Rutgers forfeited a basketball game to Pittsburgh after about 100 black students halted play three minutes before halftime. The protestors, demanding action on financial aid work-study and alleged racist staff, prompted campus police and a later apology from President Bloustein.
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St Francis Opens Home Court Season With Husson Visit
St Francis College begins its home schedule at O Hara Gym hosting Husson College. The Red Knights, led by Bill Lyons and Dana Wilson, face a speedy McKitchen supported lineup as Emerson College defeat lingers from last week. Jayvees boast Bob Callahan and Steve Donohue providing scoring and rebounding punch.
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Cappelletti Wins Heisman Trophy
John Cappelletti Penn State running back won the 1973 Heisman Trophy with 1057 points and 229 first place votes from 819 writers and voters. Ohio State’s John Hicks finished second with 534 points. Cappelletti credited his teammates and hopes to do federal work after football while preparing for pro career.
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Schoolboy Scores in Maine District Basketball Matchups
A sequence of high school boys basketball scores from Kennebunk to Aqueduct named Cappelletti and others shows varied outcomes with overtime games and large point differentials. The list includes Kennebunk 66 Old Orchard Beach 58 and York 82 Massabesh 55 among many regional results.
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Spa ban on sports sparks fight over heater rules
Dick Charles argues the State Principals Association bans sports from December 22 to January 7 while keeping year end tournaments. He questions fuel conservation logic, suggests relocating Maine events, and notes resistance from lawmakers and coaches. He cites Gov Curtis urging afternoon games and lower gym heat. The piece ends with a Q and A about St Francis College and Biddeford High School basketball records.
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Paterno declines argument over national title talk
Penn State coach Joe Paterno avoided weighing in on the national championship dispute after Alabama and Notre Dame faced each other in the Sugar Bowl. Alabama and Penn State finished 11-0 and Notre Dame 10-0 in the regular season with final AP rankings pending bowl results.
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Heisman Trophy Winner 1973 Named Penn State Star
John Cappelletti of Penn State earned the Heisman Trophy as the top college football player for 1973. The season highlighted Cappelletti's standout performance and national recognition of his talents.
Biddeford Opens Winter Gymnastics Clinic For Youth
Due to demand Biddeford Parks sponsors a pee clinic for boys and girls at Tiger Gym starting December 8. Bob Libvey and Biddeford High coaches oversee instruction with longtime helpers. Sessions run Saturday mornings 9 to 12, except school holidays, with continued summer-era progress for returning participants and newcomers invited.
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Little Town League Schedules Meeting
Old Orchard Beach Little Town League sets an 7:30 meeting at Loranger Junior Library. parents of the little leaguers and league organizers are urged to attend as future fundraising events for the year are on the agenda.
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Pam Michaels Advances In Brisbane First Round
Pam Michaels of the United States rallied to beat Australian Mary Morgan 1 6 6 1 6 4 in a first round women s singles match at the Lawn Championships in Brisbane Australia.
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