Bruins Run Into Buzz Saw as St. Louis Defeats Boston 4-2
The Bruins saw their eight game win streak end in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues before 18,628 fans. Eddie Johnston’s scoreless streak ended early as Danny O Shea scored and Johnny Bucyk added his 17th, but Jean Hamel and Gary Sabourin gave the Blues the lead before Orr tied it and a late goal by Phil Roberto sealed Boston’s defeat.
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UCLA Nearing Court Record in Winning Streak
UCLA’s top ranked Bruins have 53 straight victories as they face Oregon seeking No. 54. Coach John Wooden says he may start mentioning the streak to his players to ease pressure while emphasizing balance and reliance on talent over experience. Walton faces rugged opponents this weekend as the streak evolves.
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Memphis State Nets Key Wins Across Conference Slate
Memphis State, fuelled by late rallies and clutch play, defeated Vanderbilt in Nashville and Drake in Des Moines to extend their winning streak to six. Coach Gene Bartow praised the team after the double overtime 97-92 triumph, with Bill Laurie and Billy Buford delivering late heroics. Other MVC openers saw Louisville beat North Texas, Tulsa top Bradley, and North Carolina crush Furman as AP Top 25 moves continued. Dwight Lamar paced Southwestern Louisiana, San Francisco and Providence posted wins, while Texas Tech upset Creighton and Oklahoma City edged Puget Sound. James Williams led Austin Peay past Tusculum, and Robert Parish starred for Centenary against Arkansas.
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Celtics Seek Win After Houston Loss in Atlanta
The Boston Celtics visit the Atlanta Hawks after a 123-112 setback in Houston, aiming to steady their pace in the Atlantic Division race. Maravich leads Atlanta scoring as the Hawks press Baltimore for Central Division top spots.
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Broomball Men's League Schedule Sets Early Jan Dates
The men's broomball schedule lists Jan 7 1 p.m. Rochambeau vs Belanger and Landry’s vs Roland's, with multiple games through Jan 31 and a Feb double elimination tournament for the top four teams. Make-up dates to be announced.
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Sunday Afternoon Rolloff at 20th Century Lanes
The weekly men's handicap Rolloff is set for Sunday at 3 30 PM at 20th Century Lanes with a new start time. Defending champion Jerry Giles won last week but again failed to topple the one seven ten jackpot shot. The five game route will determine the winner and the entry list stays open until rolloff time.
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Kennebunk Recreation to Launch 1973 Hoop Program
Kennebunk Recreation Commission Chairman Francis LaMontagne announced the 1973 KRC basketball program opens Saturday January 6. Boys in grades four to six not yet registered should sign up at Kennebunk High School gym for team selections. The 13 week program runs each Saturday from 9 to 12 in the high school gym with intra squad games.
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Birthday echoes from old baseball peers reach Mets official
Bill Boyland, Mets press room director, turned 73 last August and received a note from fellow 73-year-old Bob Berman. Berman, once a catcher for the South Philadelphia Hebrews in the 1930s and briefly for the Washington Senators in 1918, later coached in Brooklyn and ran a milk route while Boyland pitched in practice for the New York Giants and Dodgers organizations.
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Bulls Protest Of LA Defeat Is Denied
Chicago Bulls failed to overturn a 106 105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after officials disallowed a last second Chet Walker shot. Commissioner Walter Kennedy ruled time had expired under a silent count despite a two second clock remaining. Walker criticized the ruling and called the outcome political favoring top teams.
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Shula Named NFL Coach of the Year by AP
Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins won the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award edging Dan Devine of Green Bay and Chuck Noll of Pittsburgh. Shula led Miami to a perfect regular season and a second straight Super Bowl appearance, with four Dolphins named to the AP All-Pro team.
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Girls Seek to Join Boys Teams Sparking CIAC Debate
In Hamden Connecticut two high school girls challenge CIAC rules barring girls from boys cross country and swimming teams. John Daly argues such openings could strain funding for girls athletics while plaintiffs insist girls belong on coed and boys teams. The suit highlights a long contested policy and echoes state court history.
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