Baseball Breaks With Tradition in Major League Change
Major and the National League approved a designated pinch hitter rule for American League games, allowing a pinch hitter to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in a game. The rule applies only to regular play, not All-Star games, World Series, or exhibitions.
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Chub” Feeney
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Rangers Beat Sabres as Buffalo Falls at Home
The New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1, snapping Buffalo’s home undefeated streak at 24 games. Stemkowski scored twice for the Rangers, with Jean Ratelle adding a goal, while Emile Francis said his focus was the road ahead. Other NHL action included Minnesota and Boston 1-1, Los Angeles 3-2 over Philadelphia, and WHA results with Cleveland, Ottawa, and Houston scorelines.
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Biddeford High School Sports Mailbag Faces Bills
The Biddeford High School athletic department explains why 50 cent entry fees were charged for gymnastic and wrestling meets held from 11 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. The total official costs reached 88 dollars for wrestling and gymnastic officials plus other expenses, totaling 153 dollars. Revenue from 50 cent tickets brought in 134 50, nearly covering costs, but a remaining 2 884 13 is still owed.
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Sunday Afternoon Rolloff at 20th Century Lanes
The men's weekly handicap rolloff is set for Sunday at 3:30 PM at 20th Century Lanes. Defending champion Jim Agreste won last week but failed to topple the one seven ten jackpot. five game route format with entry list kept open until rolloff time.
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Mount Cook Wins $3000 Handicap Pace at Rockingham Park
Salem New Hampshire Mount Cook driven to victory in the featured $3,000 handicap pace at Rockingham Park on Thursday night.
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Area Clubs Hit the Road For Weekend Matchups
Six area court contests headline a road weekend with Biddeford at South Portland and Morse leading Bath as Thornton visits Wells, Kennebunk at Marshwood, and Old Orchard Beach at Freeport. Wells faces undefeated Wiscasset while Boothbay Region meets Kennebunk.
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TV Qualification Rolloff Scheduled
The 20th Century Lanes will host a TV qualification rolloff on Saturday at 1 30 PM for 20th Century members to qualify for the 30 game rolloffs. The finals start January 20 at Bowl A Rama Sanford then January 27 Portland Congress Square and February 3 Biddeford. Enter early.
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Rumford Falls Drops in Heal Index After Mt Blue Win
Rumford High School beat winless Mt. Blue but fell to fourth in the Journal’s Heal Index. Morse and Westbrook rose past Rumford as Lewiston and Portland wins affected the rankings. Expect Rumford to reclaim #1 if they defeat Edward Little. Ed Little outranks Thornton Academy. Class rankings for Camden Rockport Greely and Wiscasset remain atop.
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North Stars Stymie Bruins In 1 1 Tie At Boston Garden
Minnesota earns a 1-1 tie with Boston as Eddie Johnston and Gil Gilbert deliver standout goaltending. Ken Hodge puts Boston ahead with his 23rd goal on a power play, while Fred Harvey ties it for Minnesota in the second period amid a flurry of saves. Johnson laments lack of sustained attack as North Stars build momentum.
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