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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1973
Page
7
NEA Sports Editor Ira Berkow chronicles Super Bowls I to VI with iconic scenes. He notes Green Bay, Baltimore, Minnesota, Miami and Dallas games, with vivid, sometimes humorous details and the era’s cultural backdrop.
Los Angeles erased a 3 0 deficit with three goals in four minutes then held on for a 3 2 victory over the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Mike Corrigan Bernier and Venasky scored as LA moved to 19 18 4 and third in the West. Vancouver also won 3 0 over St Louis.
Boston Bruins host Minnesota North Stars in the second half opener at Boston Garden. Ed Johnston starts in goal as Boston aims to extend home dominance and snap a three-game skid following a 5-4 loss in St Louis. Phil Esposito leads with 60 points while Johnston shaves a 3.14 GAA through 26 games.
The 76ers dropped to 4-39 as Chet Walker led Chicago with 20 points in a 126-110 Bulls win. Walker joined the NBA’s 15,000-point club, while Irv Kosloff faced scrutiny over Philadelphia’s management. Other games featured the Knicks, Bullets, Hawks, Warriors and Braves with key performances from DeBusschere, Archibald, Hayes, Barry, and the Buffalo trio.
Marquette coach Al McGuire vented about Milwaukee Bucks GM Wayne Embry scouting his team during a 82-77 home win over Chicago Loyola. He warned players against individual play, emphasizing team defense as Marquette extended its home win streak to 81. Maryland blitzed Virginia 93-74 as Indiana, Tulsa, and others posted wins.
Local league play resumed after the break with Norm's Market routing Well Loungers and Bob's Exxon edging Roger's Service Station. Saco Motors swept Pepperell as Gerry's Mobil beat Rochambeau, while Standings list B P Lounge and Sandbar Bullets leading the American Division. The NCAA swimming championships are set for March 22 to 24 in Knoxville Tennessee.
Boston meets the Houston Rockets for the third time in two weeks as coach Tom Heinsohn seeks to gain the psychological edge after Houston won the second game. He cites a strong road finish and pressure to keep the Knicks in sight while aiming a home win tonight.
Milwaukee Bucks asked waivers Tuesday on suspended guard Walt Jones after a medical report found no cause for weight loss. Jones’s attorney vowed an appeal and possible litigation, while Yale announced its 1973 Dartmouth game would be played at Hanover, New Hampshire, instead of New Haven.
Bart Starr announces retirement from football on his 39th birthday opting to pursue business interests. He declines a coaching offer, noting plans with his Alabama car dealerships and a remaining stake in his Auburn area venture. Starr cites desire to explore other ventures while acknowledging he will miss the game.
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