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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1972

Page

6

Cheverus Beats Thornton Academy in Portland Showdown

Cheverus High School upset Thornton Academy 74 to 54 at the University of Maine Portland-Gorham gym as Rudy DiPietro Leo Clark and Dave Feeney sparked a second period breakaway. Thornton led earlier but faltered while Cheverus added a strong second half to improve to 4-1, TA at 1-4.

Portland Cheverus High School Thornton Academy Trojans University of Maine, Portland-Gorham Dale Tarbox Thornton Cheverus Stags Cheverus Rudy DiPietro Dave Feeney Stags DiPietro Leo Clark Feeny Steve Vance Clark Leon Paquin Feeney Bill Caddigan Vance Maroon and Gold Trojan

Packers Face Redskins in National Football League Action

The AP report notes a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins. Tony Mason, Purdue assistant, named Cincinnati head football coach. A US district judge keeps Sun day NFL blackout in place. Padres reject moves to Washington and stay in Southern California under President Bavasi.

Associated Press Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins Cincinnati Tony Mason Purdue University University of Cincinnati Washington SAN Diego San Diego Padres E.J. Bavasi National League Baseball Club California

College Basketball Scores Snapshot

Syracuse beat Yale 78 to 72 and Brown routed New Hampshire 77 to 71. St Bonaventure topped Baltimore LaSalle 86 to 92. Harvard defeated Conn 80 to 70. Delaware edged Dartmouth 90 to 85 in overtime. Villanova led 54 to 41 over Detroit. Virginia Tech defeated Richmond 71 to 61. Marshall beat Morehead 74 to 71. South Carolina upset Indiana 88 to 85. Maryland 88 edged George Washington 79.

Syracuse Yale Brown New Hamp St. Bonaventure Baltimore Villanova Detroit Va. Tech Richmond Marshall Morehead St South Caro Indiana Maryland George Washington

Celtics Set to Face Bucks After Strong Western Swing

Boston Celtics, after a 118-90 win over Kansas City Omaha, chase a seventh straight game victory as they visit the Milwaukee Bucks led by the Midwest Division leaders. Dave Cowens scored 26 while Nate Archibald was held to 32. Celtics captain Havlicek noted Archibald’s right-hand defense strategy. Cowens impressed with his second-half dominance.

Milwaukee Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Milwaukee Bucks Boston Kansas City-Omaha Nate Archibald Archibald Celtics John Havlicek Dave Cowens Kings Bob Cousy Samy Lacy Cousy Cowens Sam New York Knicks

Washington Redskins Packers TV blackout appealed in court

U.S. District Judge Joseph C. Waddy heard a third day of arguments on Washington area fans seeking to lift the NFL blackout for Sundays Redskins vs Packers game. Robin Ficker and others argue the blackout is illegal and discriminatory against viewers near Baltimore. The case follows a dismissal over defendants and seeks a ruling to allow free home viewing for affected fans.

Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers U.S Joseph C. Waddy Robin Ficker District of Columbia Ficker Silver Ring Waddy U.S. Court of Appeals Columbia Broadcasting System Network Redskin NFL Easons Flaherty Pittsburgh Steelers Oakland Raiders Ellis Rubin Miami Fla Washington Area Baltimore CBS Rubin Wmar-Tv James C. McKay

Shiela Garrett Granted Divorice From Carl Garrett

In Boston a Suffolk Probate Court judge granted Shiela Garrett an uncontested divorce from Carl Garrett of the New England Patriots after a trial over allegations of cruel and abusive treatment. The couple, married October 4, 1969, separated in spring 1971 and have no children. No financial settlement was ordered. Garrett, a Denton Texas native, was a three time All-American at New Mexico Highlands College and a 1969 NFL draft pick who won rookie of the year before his fourth Patriots season.

Boston Shiela Garrett New England Patriots Carl Garrett Suffolk Probate Court Mary Fitzpatrick Denton Tex New Mexico Highlands College Patriots National Football League NFL Pete Rozelle

Bill Berry Leads UC Berkeley Basketball Staff

Bill Berry, former Michigan State standout, serves as assistant basketball coach at the University of California at Berkeley, shaping the Golden Bears roster with NCAA experience.

Bill Berry Michigan State University of California At Berkeley

Sanderson Plans Return to Boston Bruins After WHA Stint

Minneapolis Tribune columnist Sid Hartman reports center Derek Sanderson will rejoin the Boston Bruins within 30 days after leaving for the WHA. The piece notes a $600,000 signing advance and a $2 million remaining contract dispute with the Philadelphia Blazers, with Sanderson unhappy in the WHA and seeking a Bruins return.

Minneapolis Minn Derek Sanderson Boston National Hockey League Philadelphia Blazers World Hockey Association Bruins Minneapolis Tribune Sid Hartman Hartman Sanderson Philadelphia Blazers Tribune New York Raiders

Fashion Dream Trotter Of Year Wins Honors

Fashion Dream, trained by Bumpy-Jay Stables of Stoughton, captured 11 wins this year and was named New England trotter of the year by the New England Harness Writers Association at their annual meeting in Boston. Mountain Skipper, bred in New Hampshire by Arthur Nason, is the New England pacer of the year for the second straight year. Hugh Wheelwright was elected president of the Herald Traveler and Record American.

Boston Fashion Dream Bumpy-Jay Stables Stoughton New England New England Harness Writers Association Mountain Skipper New Hampshire Arthur Nason Hugh Wheelwright Herald Traveler Record American

Writers Association Elects New Officers

Jack Ginnetti of Worcester named president with Brogna of the Herald Traveler as second vice president. Joe Vaccaro of Stoneham reelected secretary treasurer.

the Writers Association Jack Ginnetti The Worcester oe _ panie ac Am Brogna Herald Traveler Record American Joe Vaccaro Stoneham Trasurer

Christmas Rolloff Set for Sunday at 20th Century Lanes

A special men's handicap rolloff is planned at 20th Century Lanes this Sunday at 1 30 PM over five games for the current series. The winner earns a shot at the one seven ten jackpot. last week Bob Marcotte led with 664 total including a 150 game, while Dick Boutin took second with 158 high, edging Don Cyr by one pin to 604.

Bob Marcotte Dick Boutin Cer Don Cyr

Volpe Named New Pro at Crystal Weho Vieo Country Club

Jerry Volpe, ex golf pro at Englewood and Roxiticus Courses, takes the role at Crystal Weho Vieo Country Club in Pompano Beach Florida. Ralph Terry, former New York Yankee pitcher, becomes pro at Roxiticus Golf Club in Mendham New Jersey.

Volpe Pompano Pompano Beach Fila Jerry Volpe Englewood Roxiticus Newa Rystal Weho Vie Country Club Beac New York Yankee Ralph Terry Terry Roxiticus Golf Club Mendham N.J

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