Bench signs fixed for 1973 Reds season
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench the National League MVP in 1972 has signed a fixed figure contract for the 1973 season. Gale Sayers named assistant athletic director at University of Kansas after retirement due to knee injuries. Islanders acquire Ernie Hicke from Atlanta for Arnie Brown and future considerations. Erik Van Dillen and Tom Gorman win in Copenhagen doubles. Rod Laver defeats Keith Carpenter in Toronto. Beadsley advances in Calgary. Soviet wrestling tops U S despite Peterson brothers wins. Milosevic and Brame sign 1973 CFL deals with Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Royals Count on Hal McRae for 1973 Season
Kansas City adds Hal McRae from Cincinnati as a versatile outfielder and third baseman. The Royals tout McRae as a .450 World Series hitter after posting nine for 20 in 1970 1972 performances including four hits in nine games against Oakland.
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Paris shopping beckons with AN TeiTy by John Downing
A travel pitch from Downing Travel Agency Kennebunk urges readers to visit Paris for perfumes gloves lace and fine goods. It promotes shopping and sightseeing in Paris and invites inquiries at 73 Main Street Kennebunk with daily hours and phone 985 3328.
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Drip Dry Polyester Crushables For Traveling Wardrobe
A travel oriented note recommends drip dry polyester fabrics as easy care options. It emphasizes packing clothes that require minimal upkeep for trips.
Wilson Comes Off Bench To Lead St Francis Past New England
Wilson scored 22 points including a key nine straight as St Francis College beat New England College 70-64 at Steve White Gym. Trailing 58-57, Wilson returned from foul trouble with four minutes left and sparked a 9-0 run to push the Red Knights to victory.
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Pittsfield
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Kennebunk Routs Scarborough In Regional Showdown
Kennebunk High defeated Scarborough 90 to 70 as Scott Campbell left with a sprained ankle and is out about a week. Higgins led with 8 of 8 at the line. Currie and Hall contributed in foul trouble. Scarborough JV beat Kennebunk JV 64 to 41.
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Surtees Unveils TS-15 Car for 1973 European Formula II
John Surtees announces a TS-15 version of the car that won the 1972 title. The new racer uses a V8 engine with high horsepower. Mike Hailwood won the 1972 title in a TS-10, and in 1973 he teams with Carlos Pace for Surtees who has stepped back from racing to focus on car development under his name.
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Albatross Named Harness Horse of the Year
The 4-year-old pacer Albatross earned a record 1.2 million dollars in three seasons, winning 59 of 71 starts. He set a mile record in 1:54.45 in 1972, retired with 36 sub two minute miles, and was syndicated for 2.5 million dollars. Developed by Harry Harvey, he was voted harness horse of the year for the second straight year.
Biddeford Tigers extend win streak with 82 59 road win
Biddeford High defeats Sanford 82 to 59 to claim seventh straight victory. Daigle scores a game high 28 points and leads a strong first half surge as LeBrun and Gadbois also reach double figures. Sanford’s Bourre tops with 27 points.
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Kansas State Edges Kansas Behind Late Free Throws
Kansas State 67 Kansas 46 as Lon Kruger hit two free throws with 22 seconds left to seal a 15th ranked team's comeback from a 13 point deficit. Steve Mitchell scored 17 and La Williams sparked the rally in the final minute. North Carolina State beat East Carolina 105 70 and Marquette topped Northern Illinois 93 80 as David Thompson scored 33 for NC State.
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