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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1976

Page

9

Wells tops Seagulls in late free throws

Wells remains undefeated with a 59-47 win over Old Orchard Beach at Joe McSweeney Gym. Six straight late free throws by Lee Gove sealed the victory as Wells led 13-10 after one quarter and 29-21 at halftime. Tim Ross scored 19. Je Gove added 17 for Wells while Mike Soule led Old Orchard Beach with 14. Wells hit 15 of 19 free throws. Old Orchard Beach made 5 of 19. Kennebunk beat Massabesic 77-50 behind Tom Cooney 18 and John Lush 25.

Lee Gove Wells Old Orchard Beach Joe McSweeney Gymnasium Kennebunk Massabesh Old Orchard Act Warriors Tim Ross Jee Gove Mike Soule Carl Tarbox Seagulls Massebesic Rams Tom Cooney Mike Bennett John Lush Alan Harrison Mike Oe Mustang Coreau Soule Tarbox Simpson Kimball Presley Briggs Gillis Hogan Hendrick Cooney Bennett Lush Mayo Schmidt Dempsey Wheeler Campbell Shook Pierter Thompson Shields Massabesic Gendron Harrison Newman Tao Boogie R. Libby Taylor Woodsome Boulet and Gagne Andy Coreau Bob Grinnell Wells Warriors Dick Danforth Junior Bridgeman Swen Nater 76Ers Charles Dudley Rick Barry Golden State Barry Phil Smith Joe Bryant Doug Collins Pistons Pacers Marvin Barnes Detroit Howard Porter Bob Lanier Billy Night Darnell Hillman Hawks Jazz Tom Henderson Lou Hudson Joe Meriweather Atlanta New Orleans Elgin Baylor Butch van Breda Kolff Pete Maravich Bulls Spurs Artis Gilmore Chicago Mickey Johnson San Antonio Larry Kenon Lakers Suns Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lucius Allen Cazzie Russell Los Angeles Tom Abernethy Johnny Neumann Paul Westphal Ricky Sobers

Knicks Run Past Celtics In 123-109 Rout

New York moved to within three games of division leader Philadelphia after a 123-109 win over Boston. Walt Frazier scored a season high 32 with seven assists, Spencer Haywood added 28, and Bob McAdoo contributed 17 in his Knicks debut after a trade from Buffalo.

Boston UPI New York Knicks Boston Celtics Knicks Walt Frazier Red Holzman New York Lonnie Shelton Butch Beard Frazier Spencer Haywood Bob McAdoo Buffalo McAdoo Tom Heinsohn Philadelphia Golden State Portland Denver Washington Milwaukee New York Nets Detroit Indiana Atlanta New Orleans Chicago San Antonio Los Angeles Pengoes Phoenix Trail Blazers Nuggets Johnny Davis NBA Bill Walton Laters Maurice Lucas Lionel Hollins David Thompson Bullets Braves Elvin Hayes Phil Chenier Ashington Adrian Dantley Randy Smith Bucks Nets Bob Dandridge

U.S. Beats Mexico as Davis Cup Ties Narrow

In Tucson, Arizona, the United States moved within one point of winning the Davis Cup after Roscoe Tanner defeated Raul Ramirez in straight sets and Arthur Ashe toppled Roberto Chavez. Smith and Lutz prepared for a pivotal doubles clash as Mexico trails 2-0. Tanner called his win Ramirez his best ever.

Tucson Ariz UPI Raul Ramirez Mexico United States Ramirez America Stan Smith Roscoe Tanner Brian Gottfried Jim Connors Tanner U.S Arthur Ashe Roberto Chavez Tony Trabert Smith Bob Lutz Lutz

South Portland Edges Thornton Academy In Tight Victory

South Portland defeated Thornton Academy 69-58 at Bear Gym after leading 48-29 midgame. Jeff Harper and Harry Hadiaks sparked a late TA rally but the Red Riots held on behind 20 points by Manalus and 21 by Hadiaks to snap a winless streak.

Dick Charles South Portland Thornton Academy Bear Gymnasium Golden Trojans Thornton Jeff Harper Harry Hadiaks Red Riot Ray Manalus Charley Brown Harry Clark Joel Belyea Ping Harper Dave Guay la Ayips Hadiaks Manalus Hadiakis Paul Gorham ii Hakahsan Norm Perrin

South Portland girls top Thornton Academy 47 41 in Linnell Gym

South Portland improve to 3-0 with a 47 to 41 win over Thornton Academy after a 14-6 first period lead. Mary Schwarz and Mary White sparked early rebounding while White and Swift paced the offense. Thornton’s pressure defense kept within four late, but TA couldn’t overcome the nip and tuck rally. Junior varsity secured a late 26-25 win for Thornton as Beth Penna hit a clutch set shot with 10 seconds remaining.

South Portland Thornton Academy Linnell Gym Mary Schwarz Jean White Thornton Diane Jamieson Debbie Ridley Diane Barden Mary White Cathy Swift Mari Warner White Schwarz Malia Summer Beth Penna Terry Tardif Sanford Redskins Tupper Plummer Simpson Swift Johnson Flynn Warner Jamieson Ridley Belliveau Horvat Barden Fortney Blow Crowell

Raiders Meet Patriots In AFC Playoffs Opener

Oakland hosts New England in the opening round with the Raiders favored by seven points. Oakland owns a 13-1 season mark, while the Patriots are 11-3 in their first post season appearance. Coaches Madden and Fairbanks discuss going beyond the regular season.

Oakland Calif Baltimore Minnesota Vikings Washington Redskins Dallas Los Angeles Colts Steelers Raiders NFL Green Bay Packers John Madden Patriots New England Chuck Fairbanks Ken Stabler Cliff Branch Fred Biletnikoff Dave Casper Oakland Raiders New England Patriots

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