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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1973

Page

8

Bench Becomes Highest Paid Cincinnati Red

Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench, NL MVP in 1972, reportedly signed a six figure contract to become the Reds' highest paid player. The Enquirer cited an telephonic agreement with an unnamed Reds executive. Bench would top Pete Rose's $107,500 last season as he flew from California to New Orleans after signing.

Cincinnati Johnny Bench Reds Cincinnati Enquirer Bench Pete Rose Rose California New Orleans Ted

Biddeford High Activities Association Sees Reports

Reports presented at the Biddeford High School Activities Association meeting include a successful Falls Sports Banquet with thanks to athletic director Brother Richard Hebert, concession stand sales overview, and basketball game reports. Spring banquet plans were tabled and a homecoming dance tentatively set for October 28. The intermural basketball tournament was discussed and the next meeting set for March 6 at the high school.

Biddeford High School Activities Association Ray Berthiaume Richard Hebert Bob Lavigne Rotary Park Bob Norton Association

Biddeford Girls Hold Off Sanford for 44 40 Victory

Biddeford tops Sanford 44 to 40 at Steve White Gym after trailing 14 12 in the first period. Diane Lowell 18 and Linda Lowell 11 lead Biddeford scoring with Sanford’s Diane Juneau 18 and Sandy Levesque 13 in a losing effort. Biddeford Junior Varsity also beat Sanford 31 19.

Biddeford Sanford Girls Steve White Sanford Biddeford Lassies Diane Lowell Linda Lowell Diane Juneau Sandy Levesque Joyce Davis Linda Lavigne Art Nadeau

Burns Biddeford clash for Kerry Anton Memorial title

Burns Junior High of Saco faces Biddeford Junior High 7th graders in the Kerry Anton Memorial Tournament final this afternoon at Biddeford Junior High Gym. Earlier, Biddeford 7th graders beat Celtics 46-32 and Burns 8th graders defeated Biddeford 8th 52-37 to reach the championship.

Burns Saco Biddeford Kerry Anton Celtics Old Orchard St. Louis Bonny Eagle Massabesh

St Thomas edge Kennedy Patriots in 31 28 thriller

In Durham New Hampshire St Thomas defeated the John F Kennedy school Patriots 31 to 28 after a tight game. Roux Gagne Rich and Nolette starred for St Thomas while Gaudette Cosgrove Letellier Cantara and Huot contributed for the Patriots.

John F. Kennedy School Patriots St. Thomas Saints Roux Gagne Rich Nolette Gaudette Cosgrove Letellier Cantara Huot Morneau

Junior Varsity Wrestling Meet At St Anthony's Gym

Four teams Kennebunk Noble Sanford and Biddeford competed in a JV wrestling contest at St Anthony's Gym with no team score kept Outstanding performers included Kennebunk's Gould Bradgen and Sanford's Arsenault A notable clash featured Noble twins Mark and Mike Skidds paused for ankle tape to tell them apart.

Kennebunk Beach St. Anthony’s Gym Kennebunk Noble Sanford Biddeford David Gould Steve Bradgen Mike Arsenault Mark Mike Skidds

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