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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1977

Page

8

Desjardins blanks Colorado Rockies in Sabres 3-0 win

Buffalo goaltender Gerry Desjardins earned his third NHL shutout of the season as the Sabres defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-0. Jim Lorentz, Don Luce, and Jocelyn Guevremont scored, with Desjardins praised by coach Floyd Smith for strong backing in a game featuring multiple NHL and WHA results across the league.

United Press International Buffalo Sabres Gerry Desjardins Desjardins National Hockey League Sabres Colorado Rockies Floyd Smith Jim Lorentz Don Luce Jocelyn Guevremont New York Islanders Washington Capitals Philadelphia Minnesota Atlanta Pittsburgh

Bruins vs Canadiens in pivotal week game at Boston Garden

Boston Bruins coach Don Cherry calls Montreal the best in the NHL by far ahead of a nationally televised clash at Boston Garden. Montreal’s Guy Lafleur is sidelined by a wrist injury while Boston copes with rib and thumb injuries to teammates. Earl Anderson to step up as Gerry Cheevers starts in goal amid a 3-3 tie that nudges Boston into a temporary division lead.

New York Rangers Chicago Houston Edmonton Calgary Phoenix Cincinnati Winnipeg San Diego Birmingham Islanders Capitals Jude Drouin New York Washington NHL Caps Hartland Monahan Ron Lalonde Lorne Henning Ivers North Stars Tim Young Minnesota Jimmy Watson Philadelphia Penguins Willie Plett Atlanta Guy Boston UPI Boston Bruins Don Cherry Montreal Canadiens Boston Garden Cherry Bruins Guy Lafleur Lafleur Marcel Dionne Los Angeles Scotty Bowman Gregg Sheppard Wayne Cashman Sheppard Cashman Earl Anderson Anderson Gerry Cheevers Buffalo

Lietzke Wins Tucson Open With Sudden-Death Putt

Bruce Lietzke defeated Gene Littler in a sudden death playoff at Tucson National to win the $200,000 Tucson Open. The winning birdie putt on 18 appeared to range from 65 to 82 feet, with officials later citing 82 feet. Lietzke, 25, claimed his first tour victory, while Littler, 46, long a Tour veteran, finished runner-up after a great second shot set up a 15-foot birdie attempt that Littler missed.

Tucson Ariz UPI Bruce Lietzke Gene Littler Lietzke Gene Littler Literkead Liezke

Marquette Upsets Notre Dame In Tight Big East Clash

Marquette defeats Notre Dame 78 69 as Bo Ellis scores all 12 second half points after a scoreless first half. Butch Lee leads with 27 for the ninth ranked Warriors who run their win streak to seven and improve to 11 2. Don Williams tops Notre Dame with 22 points while Toby Knight adds 19 and Bruce Flowers 16. In the Metro 7, Cincinnati beats St Louis 54 52 as Bob Miller scores 18 for an undefeated Bearcats 12 0 overall 2 0 conference.

McGuire Bo Ellis Marquette Notre Dame Ellis Warriors Butch Lee Don Williams Toby Knight Irish Bruce Flowers Bob Miller Cincinnati Bearcats St. Louis University Billikens St. Louis Metro-7

Barnes learns today if he goes to prison

Marvin Barnes faced a 10 am Providence court hearing to determine if he will serve time for probation violation or undertake community service for Detroit Pistons fame. The judge weighed two plans including guiding underprivileged youths through a Providence program.

Barnes Providence UPI Marvin Barnes Detroit Pistons Anthony A. Giannini Detroit Giannini American Basketball Association Providence College

Sayers and Starr Head Pro Football Hall of Fame Class

Gale Sayers and Bart Starr headline the five inductees named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Monday. Forrest Gregg, Gifford and Bill Willis join them as 1977 honorees, with Sayers and Starr elected in their first year of eligibility after a five-year wait. Sayers rose as a rookie in 1965 with 22 touchdowns and versatility for the Bears before injuries worsened his career. Starr became Green Bay’s quarterback in Lombardi era and retired in 1971 with record passing efficiency. Gregg, Starr and Gregg are noted as contemporaries in Green Bay and Cleveland, while Willis’s inclusion marks the fifth member town. Inductions set for July 30.

Canton Ohio UPI Gale Sayers Bart Starr Green Bay Packer Sayers Starr Forrest Grea Frank Gifford Bill Willis Football Shrine Gregg NFL Bears Southern Illinois University Alabama Packers Vince Lombardi Green Bay Cleveland Browns

Rams and Rams edge Vikings in South Paris showdown

Kennebunk and Wells posted Friday night basketball wins as Kennebunk beat Oxford Hills 63-60 at South Paris with Tom Cooney netting 16 and John Lush scoring 23. Wells defeated Mt. Jew of Thorndike 80-53 behind Wayne Bland's 20 as Mt. View fell to 6-3 and Wells moved to 7-1.

Kennebunk Wells Saturda Mt. Jew Thorndike Oxford Hills South Paris Tom Cooney Rams Vikings Cooney John Lush John Sutton Wus Wayne Bland Warriors Mt. View

Red Knights rout Roger Williams 17 to 3 in ice win

St Francis College extended its perfect season to 4-0 with a 17 3 hockey victory over Roger Williams College at the Maine Shore Ice Arena. Mike Ferrazzi led the attack with five goals while Mike Fielding Rich Herlihy added hat tricks and Sansone scored twice. Additional singles came from Ciccarelli Cashman English and Flynn as St Francis heads to face New Hampshire College next.

St. Francis College Roger Williams College Bristol R. C Maine Shore Mike Ferrazzi Red Knight St. Francis Mike Fielding Rich Herlihy Mike Sansone Pete Ciccarelli Dennis Cashman Pat English Jack Flynn New Hampshire College of Manchester N. H

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