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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1973

Page

6

Coaches Corners Highlight Local Hoops Struggles and Injuries

In Biddeford Thornton and Old Orchard Beach face rough weeks as injuries and foul trouble hit squads. Jeddy Newman’s Saco Golden Trojans fell 80 46 at Sanford after early leads, while Biddeford’s Art Descoteaux ruefully notes a 59 58 loss to South Portland and eyes upcoming games against Westbrook and Sanford.

Dick Charles Biddeford Thornton Old Orchard Beach Saco Golden Trojans Jeddy Newman Sanford Morse High School of Bath Western Maine Heat Newman Mike Verrier South Portland Sears Caddigan Verrier Morse Art Descoteaux Bill Cosgrove Descoteaux Tigers

Southern York League faces second half of season

The Southern York League opens the second half as Kennebunk holds an 8-1 mark while York sits 6-2 and Marshwood trails at 5-6. Starters include Rick Moody of Wells and Bruce Tarbox of Old Orchard with Traip's Keith Trefethen close behind. Traip and Kennebunk exhibit the strongest balanced teams. The Rams travel to Kittery Friday to face the Rangers, while Marshwood hosts Noble and York visits Scarborough in key games. The Old Orchard Beach JV squad remains undefeated at 10-0, with leaders Mark Bourassa and Mike Lee guiding the Seagulls.

Howard Hanson Kennebunk Rams Gorham York Wildcats Marshwood Hawks Noble Old Orchard Wells Massabessee Rick Moody Bruce Tarbox Keith Trefethen Traip Moody Jon Huff Kenne Vee Ceen Avmenes Sevanen Evens Oy Re Cane Bunk Off Scott Ron Voltz Ding Archie Stevens Scott Campbell Wayne Scarborough Kenne- Demers Rickbunk Boardman Kittery Rangers Marshwood High Girls Massabesh Ranger Wolle Wolo Massabesie Falmouth Old Orchard Beach Seagulls Louis Ladakakos Kennebunk and Mark Bourassa Mike Lee Redskins Swett Gymnasium Bonny Eagle Cape Elizabeth Medomak Valley Windham Greely Knights Somersworth N.H Warriors

All-Star Teams Set for NBA Game in Chicago

East and West coaches announced lineups for the All-Star Game on January 23 in Chicago. Bradley Hayes White Black Marin and Kauffman named as East substitutes. West selections include Walker Bing Lanier Goodrich Thurmond Dandridge.

New York Bil Bradley National Basketball Association Chicago NBA Walter Kennedy Bradley Elvin Hayes Baltimore Jo Jo White Boston John Black Philadelphia Jack Marin Houston Bob Kauffman Chet Walker Chicago Bulls Dave Bing Bob Lanier Detroit Gail Goodrich Los Angeles Nate Thurmond Golden State Bob Dandridge Milwaukee Tom Heinsohn Will

Green Mountain Track Sold to Rooney Family

Stockholders of Taconic Racing and Breeding Association approved the sale of Green Mountain Race Track in Pownal Vermont to Arthur Rooney family affiliates of Philadelphia for 8.58 million dollars. The track, Vermont's only pari mutuel facility, will join Rooney holdings alongside William Penn Racing Association Palms Beach Kennel Club and Yonkers Raceway.

Vermont Racing Commission Arthur Rooney Pittsburgh Steelers Green Mountain Race Track Vermont William Penn Racing Association Philadelphia Liberty Bell Track Palms Beach Kennel Club Florida Yonkers Raceway New York Rooney

Biddeford Invades Westbrook in Big 7 clash tonight

Four area games highlight the slate as Biddeford travels to Westbrook in a Big 7 Conference showdown. Westbrook led by Steve Jensen 105 points in 10 games hosts Biddeford led by Norm Daigle 175 points on the season.

Westbrook Blue Blazers Biddeford Steve White Steve Jensen Steve Sinclair Jim Getchell Jeff

Ball Hockey Officials Sought in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach seeks volunteers to officiate its first year of ball hockey. No strong hockey knowledge required. contact the police station. Watchers invited January 17 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park rink. four teams include Marcotte Motors Surf G. Ralph's B.P. and the Spirit of 73.

Old Orchard Beach Memorial Park Marcotte Motors Surf G. Ralph’s B.P The Spirit of 73

Detroit Beats Portland 112 to 101 In Pro Basketball

Detroit topples Portland 112 101 as ABA East standings show Carolina leading with 34 wins Kentucky 29 and Utah 31 in the West. Monday results include Utah 128 Carolina 112 and Virginia at Memphis.

Kahilagespua Detroit Portland Boston Buffalo Seattle Kansas City Chicago New York Phoenix Baltimore Los Angeles Cleveland Golden State Atlanta Philadelphia Milwaukee Wig Houston An Antonio Tex W. L. Pet G.B. Carolina Kentucky Virginia Memphis West Utah Denver Indiana Dallas San Diego Utah Carolina

Shula savoring perfect season after Super Bowl win

Dolphins coach Don Shula celebrated Miami's 14-7 victory over the Redskins in Super Bowl VII. He recalled past defeats, the pressure of the big game, and thanked President Nixon for the call, noting the team achieved the NFL's first perfect season.

Redskins Carroll Rosenblum Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Rams Colts New York Jets Dallas Cowboys Dolphins Miami Dallas Shula Allen Garo Bass David Washington Nixon

Roll-A-Way Teams In Split Decisions

The Roll-A-Way Lanes Women Pro teams split Sunday Pro League matches. York County Roll-A-Way defeated Sanford No. 2 7-1 while Roll-A-Way lost 62 to Bowl-A-Wire. York County led by Perron 300 and Gerrish 320 paced Sanford’s Laverty 307. Bowl-A-Wire won 1,517 to 1,500 over Roll-A-Way with Tarbox 302 and Parkinson 336. Keeneland auction opens with 238 horses bringing 1.06 million dollars led by Murty Brothers Lawes Inc paying 42,000 for a Ribocco daughter.

York County Sanford Lorraine Perron Dot Gerrish Norma Laverty L. Perron L. Lessard B. Cochrane G. Perron R. Boyajian L. Bumford N. Laverty I. Letourneau C. Hersom D. Gerrish Pat Parkinson A. Stevens Ben Perry Roll Away Noreen Munford Pat Tarbox B. Perry A. Caron E. Bourgeois P. Parkinson I. Provencal IN. Munford L. Caron P. Tarbox Lexington Keeneland Murty Brothers Lawes, Inc Elmont N.Y England Ribocco Forrest Lindsay

Dolphins Return Home After Super Bowl Victory

Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula spoke to about 5 000 fans at the airport rally, praising the team as world champions. Fans cheered as quarterback Bob Griese and others celebrated the 15 7 win over the Redskins, with Shula joking about the muffed field goal and promising more.

Larry Csonka Jim Kiick Mercury Morris Washington Line Dolphins Redskins Bob Griese Shula Garo Yepremian Bill Brundige Yepremian Mike Bass MIAMI Miami Dolphins Don Shula Dallas Los Angeles

Jacksonville Dolphins roll past Pan American for 12-2 mark

Jacksonville, ranked 15th in the AP poll, defeated Pan American 96-64 as Butch Taylor scored 25 points to boost the Dolphins to a 12-2 season record and extend their winning streak to seven. The AP Top 20 rankings show UCLA atop and NC State close behind with Missouri dropping after overtime loss to Colorado.

Associated Press Jacksonville Dolphins Miami Butch Taylor Missouri Alabama Southwestern Louisiana UCLA Bruins North Carolina State Maryland NC State North Carolina

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