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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1973

Page

6

Golden Trojans Rally Past Vikings for 72 57 Victory

Thornton Academy used a full court press to pull away from Oxford Hills 72 57 in Saco. Caddigan scored 17 lead TA with Sears 16 and Vance 15 while Corbitt led Oxford Hills with 16 points.

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Mets Worst Winner Breaks Pennant Record In 1969 Stats

The New York Mets posted an 82-79 record for a .509 winning percentage the lowest for a pennant winner in major league history. They also finished last in NL slugging at .338, while Atlanta led NL hitters with 427 slugging. Willie Stargell won slugging at .646 for Pittsburgh, and Hank Aaron hit .643 with 40 homers for Atlanta. Ron Hunt led hits by being hit 24 times, extending his career mark.

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Cowens Stars as Celtics Top Lakers in L.A.

Dave Cowens led Boston with 35 points and 21 rebounds to a 115-110 win over Los Angeles. Jerry West missed the game with a pulled abdominal muscle, while Bill Bridges returned for the Lakers with 11 rebounds and 9 points. Havlicek added 29 for Boston as Kobe…

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Schoolboy Basketball Scores Across Maine Highlights

The Associated Press reports high school games with UM Farmington beating UM Presque Isle 74 67 and UM Fort Kent defeating Unity 116 95. Vinalhaven toppled Islesboro 72 39 while South Portland beat Sanford 74 34 Medomak Valley won 61 45 over Cape Elizabeth and Thornton Academy defeated Oxford Hills 72 57.

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Iowa names Cummings new head football coach

Iowa hires Bob Cummings of Massillon Ohio to replace Frank Lauterbur after a winless season. The move follows Cummings coaching reputation and Iowa’s aim to revive a struggling program.

Iowa Bob Cummings Massillon Ohio University of Iowa Frank Lauterbur Melbourne Australia Jan Thomas Skala Sacramento Calif Fort Wayne Ind Emil Sitko Notre Dame

Hockey Standings and Weekend Results Across Leagues

East division leaders include Boston and NY Rangers with strong records while Detroit and Buffalo chase playoff spots. Weekend games yielded ties and upsets such as Chicago versus New York Islanders and Boston defeating California. WHA results show Edmonton and Minnesota posting wins and multiple overtime finishes across divisions.

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Colts Rally Over Patriots In Snow Swept Win

Baltimore owner Robert Irsay praised the team after an 18-13 victory over New England as Marty Domres and Lydell Mitchell led the Colts. Mitchell broke the team's single season rushing record and Domres threw for two touchdowns. Coach Howard Schnellenberger called it a strong step toward next season.

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UCLA Wins 79th Straight in NC State Turbulent Victory

UCLA beat North Carolina State 84-66 to extend its winning streak to 79 games as Bill Walton sat with four early fouls and Keith Wilkes scored 27 points. coach John Wooden praised his team's resilience despite adversity and highlighted Wilkes's defense on David Thompson.

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Boothbay Region overwhelms Wells High in 4th period surge

Wells High falters after a strong first half as Boothbay Region uses a stiff all court press to pull away 73 45. Boothbay led by Phil Page 24 points and Pete Cook 20 while Wells scorers included Dan Beaulieu 14 and Archie Stevens 5. The Sea Hawks’ fast breaks and turnover pressure sealed the win after a 30 25 halftime edge.

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