Biddeford Beats Thornton In Big 8 Tourney Showdown
Biddeford High School defeated Thornton 64 to 56 in a Big 8 Christmas Tournament losers bracket game at the Portland Expo. Norm Daigle dominated inside with 18 points and 8 rebounds aided by Tom Anton 13 points as Biddeford built early leads and withstood Thornton’s late push.
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Bruins Threaten First in NHL East Clash with North Stars
Boston, unbeaten in 18 of 19, aims to move past Montreal into first in the NHL East by beating Minnesota at the Met Center in NBC prime time. Eddie Johnston starts in goal seeking his 10th straight win with rookie John Adams providing solid relief.
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NBA Standings and Results Roundup Across Conferences
Eastern Atlantic leaders include New York 29 10 and Boston 25 48 in a dense race while Buffalo and Baltimore trail. Western Midwest and Pacific divisions show Milwaukee 27 10 and Los Angeles 28 7 atop. Friday bids feature Chicago at Boston and Milwaukee at Houston among others. other schedules list multiple matchups and standings shifts.
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Celtics Face Bulls In Atlantic Division Showdown
Boston seeks to extend a 28 5 record after a Tuesday win as coach Tommy Heinsohn plans to activate Don Nelson for possible emergency duty against Chicago. The Bulls boast six players in double figures led by Chet Walker and Bob Love as the Celtics prepare for two games in Providence against the 76ers.
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Dolphins And Redskins Picked By Hub Mizell
HUBERT MIZELL predicts a Super Bowl VII scenario with Miami defeating Pittsburgh 17 13 and Washington beating Dallas 28 21 He notes Miami edges in the run game and potential field goal edge with Yepremian and Gerela matching kicks Keen on Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka as Miami threats while Washington relies on Lawrence Brown.
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Lorna Dares Wins Featured Mile Pace at Bay State Raceway
Foxboro harness racing Thursday night drew 3,753 fans as Lorna Dares won the featured mile pace carrying a $5 purse at Bay State Raceway in Massachusetts.
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Meiller Reaches Australian Open Semis in Five-Set Win
Karl Meiller of West Germany advances to the men's singles semi finals at the Australian Open with a four set tiebreak heavy win over France's Wenmaro N'Godrella.
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Five Game Handicap Rolloff Scheduled at Century Lanes
The mens weekly handicap rolloff will be held at Century Lanes Sunday. Herve Paul and the winner earn a shot at the elusive one seven ten jackpot after ten weeks without a winner. The five game event will use the popular route and entries remain open until time.
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Skyman Jim Crawford Shines With 30 Points In Quaker City Classic
Jim Crawford nicknamed The Skyman, La Salle College Explorer senior co captain, scored a career high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead La Salle past New Mexico State 76 70 in the semifinals. He led a late surge and La Salle moved toward the Quaker City final against St Josephs as other college games and bowl results unfold.
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Staubach to Start For Cowboys Against Redskins
Washington coach George Allen named Roger Staubach the Cowboys starter for the game at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. Staubach will replace Morton, who led Dallas to a 10-4 record and a wild card, after Staubach rallied the 49ers game last week. Allen cautioned about facing a scrambling Staubach while Bil Brundige preferred Morton for containing him.
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Bradshaw optimistic for Steelers in AFC title clash
Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw spoke from Divine Providence Hospital after a glucose line was placed in his arm promising he will rest and return for the AFC title game against the Miami Dolphins at Three Rivers Stadium. He praised Miami and pledged victory despite illness.
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Orr to marry Peggy Wood after NHL season ends
Bobby Orr plans to marry Peggy Wood a 24 year old Ft Lauderdale teacher after the NHL season. The Boston Globe cites a diamond engagement while the Herald Traveler and Record American say Orr would neither confirm nor deny the reports. The paper notes Orr answered "Could be" when asked if engaged and promised an official announcement when the time comes.
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San Diego Padres General Manager Edwin Leishman Dies
Edwin W. Leishman longtime Padres general manager and veteran minor league executive dies at 62 after battling cancer. Leishman led front office operations in San Diego and previously forged a long career in baseball development.
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