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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1974

Page

6

Starr Waiting In Wings For Packers Coaching Job

Green Bay officials prepared an announcement naming Bart Starr, the 1960s star quarterback, as the Packers next coach with Starr reportedly in talks for both head coach and general manager roles. Dave Hanner could join as assistant, while Dan Devine had vacated his post to coach at Notre Dame.

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Marquette Drops Out Of AP Top Ten In College Poll

Marquette falls from the AP Top Ten after losses to unranked Pittsburgh 65 58 and Louisville 80 69. Arizona rises to 10th, joining a top ten led by NC State UCLA Indiana Louisville Maryland USC and others.

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Thornton Academy Braces for Grid Season Opener vs Waterville

Thornton Academy unveils a season opening home game against Waterville High School, the recent Class A football champions at Colby’s Severn Field. The team shifts North South rotation, faces Brunswick away in game two, with possible pre season bids vs Biddeford.

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Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl ends in tied thriller

A tense Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl doubleheader ends 31-31 after a fourth quarter rally by Houston and a NC State comeback. Houston quarterback Bubba McGallion throws a 73 yard touchdown to Eddie Foster, while NC State’s Joe Rust and Dave Buckey spark a late drive. Wolfpack coach Lou Holtz laments the tie.

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Maine high school class ratings list by school

A compiled ranking of Maine high schools across Class A Class B and Class 1 with scores for Heal Ratings. Top leaders include Rumford Cheverus Westbrook Mt Blue Bonny Eagle Cape Elizabeth and South Portland in Class A Medomak Valley Shore Lake Region Kennebunk Winthrop Marshwood Falmouth Mexico Noble Lincoln Windham Lisbon Camden Rockport in Class B and Fryeburg Jay Yarmouth Leavitt Carrabee Gray New Gloucester Old Orchard Beach Georges Valley Hall Ddale Wiscasset Mt Abram Sacopee Valley Dirigo Erskine Wells Madison Boothbay region Freeport Telstar York at the bottom.

Medomak Valley Shore Lake Region Kennebunk Winthrop Marshwood Falmouth Mexico Noble Lincoln Windham Lisbon Camden-Rockport Livermore Falls Gorham Traip Scarborough Massabesh Monmouth Messalonskee Fryeburg Jay Yarmouth Leavitt Carrabee Gray-New Gloucester Old Orchard Beach Georges Valley Hall-Dale Wiscasset Mt. Abram Sacopee Valley Dirigo Erskine Wells Madison Boothbay Region Freeport Telstar York All

Sports Year 1974 Ends With Patchwork Leagues and Big Losses

Red Smith surveys 1974 as a tumultuous season with rising costs and many leagues faltering led by the World Football League losses around $10 million. He notes Gary Davidson's venture, star defections, unpaid salaries, padded attendance, and failed loans amid NFL and college shifts. Major events include Aaron breaking Ruth’s home run record, Ali Foreman clash, Ruffian's racing dominance, Parseghian’s resignation, Mara moving Giants to New Jersey, and diverse sports upheavals across baseball, football, and horse racing.

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