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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1973

Page

6

Marquette Coach McGuire Loses Cool After Narrow Win

Al McGuire blasted reporters and slammed the dressing room door after Marquette edged Butler 67-66 to extend its winning streak. Key late baskets by Allie McGuire, Dave Diesman, and Larry McNeill framed a tense finish as Butler challenged and McGuire praised Butler ace Davyl Mason for his defense.

al McGuire Indianapolis Marquette Warriors Warriors Oe Butler McGuire Butler Allie McGuire Wisconsin Badgers Dave Diesman Marquette Pitt Kent Ehret Mason Davyl Mason Ehret Larry McNeill Associated Press Alabama Florida Indiana Ball State

Bruins Seek Ninth Straight Win Versus Blues

The Boston Bruins aim for a ninth straight victory as Eddie Johnston looks to extend his scoreless streak against St Louis. Forward Mike Walton is sidelined about a week after a hotel room accident, with Fred O Donnell stepping in on the Stanfield line.

ST. Louis Redhot Boston Bruins Eddie Johnston Blues Bruins Mike Walton Walton Fred Stanfield Johnny Bucyk Boston Tom Johnson Fred O'Donnell Stanfield Doug Roberts Ace Bailey Johnson Johnston Minnesota

Pro Golfers Off On Another $8 Million Binges

The Los Angeles Open at Riviera Club kicks off with Hollywood stars and top pros in a pro-am spectacle. Celebrity sponsors and hefty entry fees drive huge purses as golf joins show business, led by Bob Hope and Glen Campbell amid a 100-pro lineup and 400 celebrity participants.

Los Angeles Jack Nicklaus Bob Hope Evgreen Glen Campbell Bing Crosby Hollywood Hope Andy Williams Campbell Arnold Palmer

Yankees Sold to Burke Group for 10 Million

New York Yankees change hands as a group led by team president Michael Burke purchases the club for 10 million dollars. Burke vows the team will stay in New York and the organization will remain intact.

Baseball New York New York Yankees Yankee Michael Burke

Celtics Fall to Rockets In Houston Back-To-Back

Boston coach Tommy Heinsohn voiced dislike for back-to-back road games as the Celtics lost 123-112 to Houston in Houston. Mike Newlin led the Rockets with 29, while John Havlicek scored 32 for Boston before Dave Cowens fouled out late. The Celtics travel to Atlanta next to face the Hawks.

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Bork Named Director of Ogden Tracks

William J. Bork, 39, named director of operations for Ogden Recreation operator of five tracks. He will oversee Suffolk Downs in Boston Waterford Park Wheeling Downs Scarborough Downs and Fairmount Park. Richard T. Donovan Jr. named director of mutuels at Ogden's five tracks with prior mutuel experience at Monmouth Hialeah Gulfstream Liberty Bell and Delaware parks.

Boston William J. Bork Meadows Race Pennsylvania Ogden Recreation Joseph E. Cresci Bork Suffolk Downs Waterford Park Wheeling Downs West Virginia Scarborough Downs Maine Fairmount Park Illinois Liberty Bell Park Meadows Race Track Cresci

Saints keep J D Roberts as head coach after 2-11-1 season

New Orleans owner John Mecom Jr. announced the retention of J D Roberts as head coach for the Saints despite heavy criticism during the 1972 NFL season in which the team finished 2 11 1.

NEW Orleans John Mecom Jr J.D. Roberts New Orleans Saints Roberts Saints

Second Car Shop Seeks Space in Local Ads

A second car shop advertises for shop space and business partners in the local want ad column. The notice seeks a storefront or repair bay with reasonable rent and accessible location for a growing customer base.

Larry Brown And Joe Greene Named Players Of The Year

Larry Brown of the Washington Redskins and Mean Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers were named the NFL Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year by the Associated Press. Brown led the NFC with 1,216 rushing yards and earned 41 of 67 votes. Greene anchored Pittsburgh’s dominant defense with 42 unassisted tackles, 34 assists, 11 sacks and a fumble recovery, earning 37 votes.

Larry Brown Joe Greene NEW York Washington Redskins Associated Press Brown Redskins NFL Greene Steelers O.J. Simpson Buffalo Earl Morrall Larry Csonka Miami Simpson Bills Morrall Bob Griese Dolphins Csonka Nick Buoniconti Chris Hanburger Washington Sxen Bob Lilly Dallas Merlin Olsen Los Angeles George Allen Kansas Jim Brown Gale Sayers Pittsburgh

Bruins reluctant to readmit former star Derek Sanderson

Lawrence Mass AP reports Bruins president Weston Adams Jr. says there is no way Derek Sanderson can rejoin the team despite Sanderson’s wish to return from the World Hockey Association. Adams notes the club is 18-1-1 in their last 20 games without him and efficient with current lineup.

Lawrence Mass Derek Sanderson World Hockey Association Philadelphia Blazers Boston Bruins Bruins Weston Adams Jr Derek Sanderson National Hockey League Blazers Philadelphia Adams

Nixon Donates 1000 Dollars to Clemente Fund

President Nixon gives a personal check for 1000 dollars to Roberto Clemente Fund aiding earthquake survivors in Nicaragua and funding a boys sports camp in Puerto Rico. Clemente, an 18 season Pirates star, is presumed dead from a plane crash en route to Nicaragua.

Pittsburgh Nixon Roberto Clemente Clemente Puerto Rico Nicaragua Pittsburgh Pirates Vera Roberto Jr Luis Enrique Willie Stargell

CBS Sells New York Yankees to Burke Steinbrenner Group

Michael Burke leads a 12 member group to buy the New York Yankees from CBS for 10 million dollars. Burke says the team will rise in standings and remain in Yankee Stadium which will undergo a 24 million dollar remodel after 1973. George Steinbrenner joins as a major owner with others from outside New York.

NEW York Michael Burke New York Yankee Burke CBS Yankee Yankees Yankee Stadium Cleveland George Steinbrenner Steinbrenner New York Area William Paley Ralph Houk

College Basketball Results Snapshot

College basketball scores from multiple conferences with notable results include Temple 70 Delaware 75 and Wisconsin 72 Pitt 70 in the East region. Key upsets feature Colgate 81 Holy Cross 68 and Virginia 80 Duke 74 in overtime.

Virginia Duke Doug Collins Illinois State LSU New Orleans Kevin Joyce South Carolina Lafayette Michigan State South Alabama Mike Robinson MSU Robinson Spartans Oral Roberts Marshall Virginia Tech St. Bonaventure Eastern Kentucky Dayton Denver Washington State Stetson Florida Southern

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