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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1972

Page

7

Hank Aaron Sets Multiple NL Batting Records

Hank Aaron holds eight National League batting records and several major league marks after last season. He leads in total bases and RBIs, extends his home run total, and shares or ties records for walks and other career totals, with notable names like Willie Mays and Babe Ruth appearing in the record context.

San Francisco Atlanta Hank Aaron Stan Musial St. Louis New York Yankee Babe Ruth Aaron Billy Williams Chicago Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Johnny Bench Cincinnati Willie Mays New York Mets Willie McCovey Gil Hodges Brooklyn Mays Tris Speaker Cleveland Gray Eagle Jor Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Stargell Dick Allen Los Angeles Joe Morgan Lee May Houston Ron Hunt Montreal Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Marty Perez Rick Monday

ABA Night Mix of Old Stars and New Talents Shines

Veterans Ron Boone and Zelmo Beaty led Utah Stars to a 147-97 win over Memphis Tams while rookies Don Buse and James Silas starred for Indiana and Dallas in 111-104 and 121-113 wins. Julius Keye set an ABA block record in Denver's 103-99 victory over Virginia Squires. Artis Gilmore and Dan Issel topped scorers in Kentucky loss.

Associated Press American Basketball Association Ron Boone Zelmo Beaty Utah Stars Memphis Tams Don Buse Indiana Pacers San Diego Conquistadors Julius Keye Denver Rockets Virginia Squires Julius Erving James Silas Dallas Chaparrals Kentucky Colonels National Basketball Association Utah Emphis Stars Tams Indiana Buse Mel Daniels George McGinnis Pacers Keye Denver Virginia Mike Barr Rockets Warren Jabali Dallas Silas Kentucky Rich Jones Artis Gilmore Dan Issel Joe Mullaney Norm Drucker

Priscilla Eaton and Ann Hubert Duel for Western Maine Title

Priscilla Eaton of the Big 20 nes leads Ann Hubert of the Roll-A-Way Lanes by 51 pins as they meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at Roll-A-Way Lanes in a Western Maine title elimination. Eaton 1160 in the first match vs Hubert 1109. home lane advantage favors Hubert in a close, telecasted showdown.

Priscilla Eaton Ann Hubert Mrs .Eaton Mrs. Hubert Hubert

Love Ly Smile Wins South Pole Purse at Lincoln Downs

Love ly Smile won the $4,000 South Pole Purse after surviving two interference claims Thursday before 4,964 fans at Lincoln Downs in Lincoln Rhode Island AP report.

Lincoln, R.I Lovely Smile South Pole Lincoln Downs

Four Local Winners Named In Lions Event

The Portland Lion's Club held its second annual $1,500 candlepin bowling handicap tournament at Big 20 Lanes. Ed Daggett of Augusta won the men's title with 649 total pins, while Dot Petty led the women with 591. Bob Marcotte and Bill Walton finished runner up and third in the men, and Joanne Eon and Nancy Marcotte tied for eighth in the women. Over 30 prizes were awarded. 179 finalists competed.

Portland Ed Daggett Augusta Marcotte Walton Nancy Marcotte Joanne Bon Dot Petty

Five String Event Set At Roll-A-Way Lanes Saturday

A five string nestinee rolloff will be held at Roll-A-Way Lanes Saturday at 2 30 p m. The event allows mixed teams with a combined total not exceeding 212. A 17 10 jackpot of 270 awaits the winning team members who will share the prize. Entries accepted up to start time.

Handicap Rolloffs Moved To Sundays At Century Lanes

The men's weekly handicap rolloff moves to Sunday at 3:30 PM at Century Lanes with Jim Paquette defending after nearly converting the one seven ten. The winner earns a chance at the bonus shot missed by eight straight weeks. five game format and open entry until rolloff time. New York AP James Brown of Dartmouth ranks third among national college scorers early in the season with 96 points over three games.

Jim Paquette New York James Brown Dartmouth Brown

Blazers Weigh Trade Of Star Derek Sanderson

Philadelphia Blazers reportedly seek to unload their $2.6 million star Derek Sanderson as a back injury limits him on the ice. Rumors link a potential deal with the New York Raiders, though questions about the club’s finances and ownership persist.

Philadelphia Blazers Derek Sanderson Philadelphia Blazers World Hockey Association Philadelphia Bulletin Jim Barniak Sanderson Mareh Barniak New York Raiders John McKenzie Boston Bruins National Hockey League McKenzie Phil Watson Raiders New York Bernard Brown James Cooper Brown Boston Derek

Celtics Seek Road Win in L A Against Lakers

Boston arrives in Los Angeles to face the Lakers in a clash of 23 3 and 25 4 teams. Wilt Chamberlain and Gail Goodrich pace the Lakers as Boston aims to snap a two game road skid against their city rival.

Los Angeles Boston Celtics Phoenix National Basketball Association Lakers Boston Celtics Wilt Chamberlain Gail Goodrich Chamberlain Jerry West Suns

Seven Maine salesmen show varied earnings in organization

Four of seven salesmen in Maine earn over 25 000 dollars annually while the remaining three earn between 12 000 and a higher but unspecified amount.

Maine

Holiday Tournaments Open With Titan Victor In Knoxvilles Classic

Holiday college basketball opens with seven major tournaments. Victor the Bear is set to perform at halftime before Syracuse plays Tennessee in Knoxville to conclude the first round of the Volunteer Classic. Other games feature Missouri, Providence, South Carolina, Utah, and more in multiple holiday events.

Associated Press Victor Bear Knoxville Little Big Orange Basketeers Marquette Vols Tennessee Ray Mears Missouri Tigers Sociated Press Providence South Carolina Santa Clara Utah Salt Lake City Lawrence San Francisco Army Texas Tech Kansas Purdue Western Kentucky Southern California Auburn Los Angeles Greensboro N.C North Carolina Duke Wake Forest North Carolina State Oregon Colorado State Nebraska Kentucky Lexington Marshall Huntington W.va Princeton Florida State Baylor West Texas State Buffaloes St. Peters Jerry Christian Ev Fopma Idaho State Bengals Big Sky Wyoming Brown Manhattan Fordham Columbia Weber State

Knox to Represent Unity College in Jaguar Invitational

Unity College guard Stanley Knox of Saco, a freshman, travels with the team to Savannah and Augusta Georgia for the Jaguar Invitational. They face La Grange College in Augusta, with Mitton College of Wisconsin also on the schedule. Consolation game Tuesday at 7 p.m. and the championship at 9 p.m. Head coach Kermit Knowles and assistant Dave Jordan accompany the squad.

UNITY Unity College Savannah Stanley Knox Saco Knox Augusta la Grange College Augusta College Mitton College of Wisconsin Kermit Knowles Dave Jordan Kore Mty

Its Too Much For The Average Fan

The piece describes George Goggleyes driven by sports passion as a threat to society. He chases every team and league from baseball to football to hockey, memorizing names, cities, and divisions until he is carried away by the obsession. A medical vehicle nicknamed the bullpen ambulance serves calls to calm him.

New York George California Angels Senators Minnesota Washington Astros Expos Padres Brewers Mets Royals Rangers Kansas City A’s Oakland Twins

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