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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1972

Page

6

Westbrook tops Biddeford in debut behind fast start

Westbrook Blue Blazes used a sharp press to seize an early lead and beat the Biddeford Tigers 60 to 50 at Steve White Gym. Dane Sanborn led Westbrook with 13 points, while Dana Gadbois paced Biddeford with 14. Norm Daigle added 12 for Biddeford.

Dick Charles Westbrook High School Biddeford Tigers Steve White Tigers Dana Sanborn Jeff Bryan Joel Hebert Tom Anton Anton Biddeford Blue Blazes Sinclair Westbrook Mike Gadbois Guy Drapeau Len LeBrun Bill Cosgrove Gadbois Hebert Norm Daigle Steve Jensen Blue Blazers LeBrun V. Cosgrove J. Cantarac Daigle Drapeau G. B. Cosgrove Samas Brock Campbell Ackerley Biddeford High School Steve Sinclair Art Nadeau

Red Knights Triumph Over Gordon College 80 70

St Francis led from the start at William S Linnell Gym in Saco and held off a late Gordon College rally to win 80 70. Senior guard Rick Wilson scored 24 points while Wayne Young had 27 for Gordon and Irv Taylor added 10 for St Francis. Gordon JV fell 62 51 as Tom Mandic led with 15 points.

Rick Wilson St. Francis Gordon College William S. Linnell Saco Red Knights Gordon Knights Wayne Young Lowrie McCowen Young McCowen Irv Taylor Wilson Jim Walsh Donohue Dan Keegan Gordon Press Bill Tynion Taylor Callahan

Weekly Rolloff Set At Pastime Lanes

The third weekly handicap rolloff will be held Saturday afternoon at Pastime Lanes. Defending champ Lee Kalex edged Maurice Ridlon by two pins 609 to 607 but failed to top the 59 dollar one seven ten jack pot shot. Other scores include Paul Binette 689 Paul Dube 582 Dick Choroszy 579 George Dube 569 Bert Dube 568 Jacques Dube 530. Entry remains open until rolloff time at 2:15 PM.

Lee Kalex Maurice Ridlon Kalex Paul Binette Paul Dube Dick Choroszy George Dube Bert Dube Jacques Dube

Rice coach Conover stays at Rice in five year deal

Boston based Rice football coach Al Conover announced he will remain at Rice and sign a five-year contract. The report ties Wake Forest coaching rumors to Conover’s decision, confirming his commitment to Rice.

Boston Rice al Conover Wake Forest Gold Palm Beach Gardens Fla Billy Hyman Philadelphia Wlin Rockville Center N.Y Lorrie Koch Carpentersville Ill

Kennebunk Rams Dominate Traip for Third straight Victory

Kennebunk High Rams defeated Traip 86 69 behind a fast break and strong rebounding. Dennis Gardner led with 19 points, Jon Huff scored 27, Scott Campbell 18, while Traip’s Bob Hamel scored 32 but the Rangers struggled against the Rams pressure and foul shooting. Kennebunk improved to 3 0 in conference play and hosts Noble next Friday.

Kennebunk Traip Rams Dennis Gardner Tim Heffernan McKay Kennebunk Varsity Campbell Kennebunk High Rams Train Academy Rangers Bob Hamel Jon Huff Scott Campbell Steve Trefe Ron Voltz Hamel Fletcher Scott Higgins Huff Istole Hamell Rose Pete Crowell Crowell Higgins Ranger Voltz Ram Noble North Berwick Kennebunk JV Traip JV

Paterno Signals openness to Patriots after Sugar Bowl

Penn State coach Joe Paterno says he will talk with the New England Patriots after the Sugar Bowl, but remains focused on the Oklahoma game. He notes no firm decision and cites past NFL approaches while weighing long Penn State tenure and national title hopes.

University Park Penn State Joe Paterno New England Patriots Oklahoma Paterno Patriots New England William H. Sullivan Jr National Football League Sullivan Nittany Lions Boston College NFL Mike Reid Franco Harris Ted Kwalick Jack Ham Lions Pittsburgh Steelers Green Bay Packers Penn

Celtics rally ends layoff with 96 87 win over Cavaliers

Boston Celtics beat Cleveland 96 87 in a ragged game as they remained atop the Atlantic Division. Dave Cowens scored 25 points with 18 rebounds while the Celtics benefited from a strong first quarter, despite shooting 39 percent.

Boston Boston Celtics Celts Cleveland Cavaliers Cavs Garden Tom Heinsohn Bill Fitch Dave Cowens

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