NBA Standings and Results Roundup Across Leagues and Teams
Eastern Atlantic leaders Boston and New York post 39 wins with Buffalo and Philadelphia far behind. Central includes Baltimore atop, while Milwaukee and Chicago lead the Midwest and Pacific divisions feature Los Angeles and Golden State high. Weekend scores span Atlanta over Cleveland and Portland over Houston with several Sunday results. All Star events and several nonleague matchups listed with scores and upcoming games.
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UCLA Coach Faces Nervous Weekend Amid Streak Bid
UCLA extended its winning streak to 69 games with a 101 77 win over Providence as coach John Wooden eyed a tough Midwest weekend. Bill Walton returned from an ankle injury to grab 24 rebounds and pace the Bruins while other ranked teams also posted wins.
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Trojans end skid with win over Old Orchard Beach
Thornton Academy snaps seven game skid by defeating Class C Old Orchard Beach 56 to 36 at Linnell Gym Saco. Paquin leads with 19 points aided by Vance and Caddigan with 10 each while Regan tops OOB with 14. Junior Varsity also downed Old Orchard Beach 52 to 50.
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Thornton Academy dominates Portland indoor track meet
Thornton Academy Trojans win 108 to 71 in Portland Expo meet, led by Joe Gerardi who set a new 300-yard intermediate record in 34.5 seconds and won multiple events. TA teams claim several relay victories and move to fourth in the conference standings ahead of next weekend’s meet with Cheverus and Windham.
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Boutin Captures Handicap Rolloff Victory at 20th Century Lanes
Dick Boutin won the men's weekly handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes posting 670 with a 65 pin handicap and shared high stage honors with runner up Chuckie Green who totaled 655. Other scores included Labelle 620 Lawson 596 Dusseault 606 Cyr 562 and Agreste 541. The next rolloff is set for next Sunday at 3 30 PM.
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Bear wrestling world champ pins giant in Hartford showing
Moe Baker holder of the world heavyweight arm wrestling title matches a 750 pound Alaska brown bear named Victor at the Connecticut Sportsman's Show in Hartford. Baker pins Victor twice but the bear escapes each time and the bout is ruled a draw. Victor’s trainer notes the bear’s rare losses and Victor receives a soda and ice cream cone as a postfight prize.
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Unitas Traded To San Diego Chargers
John Unitas, veteran Colts quarterback, is traded to the San Diego Chargers for future considerations. Chargers take his standard contract. Colts cover all career obligations. The Colts announced no current players or draft picks were involved. NCAA indoor track championships set for Detroit's Cobo Hall on March 9 and 10.
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Frazier Favored In Title Fight
Kingston Jamaica AP reports Joe Frazier as favorite to defend the world heavyweight title against George Foreman at National Stadium. Foreman, 24, seeks upset after a 37-0 pro record. Frazier, 29, carries 29-0 with 25 knockouts. Fight time is 10:15 p.m. EST. cable and satellite networks will distribute the bout internationally.
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College Hockey Scores and Results Listed
A busy slate of college hockey games with Trinity routing Fairfield 13 to 2, St. Thomas beating St. Cloud State 5 to 4, Lake Superior State and Bemidji State lighting up the scoreboard, and Minnesota and Colorado College posting decisive wins.含
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Yearlings Edge Sanford 49 48 in TA Freshman Thriller
Thornton Academy freshman basketball beat Sanford 49 to 48 at Linnell Gym in Saco to move to 5-3. Thornton led 18-9 after one period, Sanford narrowed to 34-26 at halftime and 42-38 entering the final frame. Thornton had 12-point games from Don McGaffin Steve Fogg and Fred Pendleton while Dave Warner led Sanford with 14 and Tom Collette with 18. Officials were Bissell and Tynion. Time noted as 48's.
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We Don’t Holler But Fellar Want Ads
A compact note previews a want ads column titled We Don’t Holler But Fellar Want Ads, outlining a humorous, plainspoken approach to classified notices and local listings.
Bruins shake up lines fuels 5-2 win over Seals
Boston coach Tom Johnson retooled the top two lines and defense after a 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh. Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito and Ken Hodge sparked the attack while Wayne Cashman notched a hat trick in a 5-2 victory over California. Stanfield and Awrey anchored the defense as Eddie Johnston started in goal.
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Suffolk Downs Struggles as Track Lacks Funds
Suffolk Downs faced a cash crunch when Wells Fargo failed to deliver a $650,000 bankroll with 10 102 bettors on hand. Track officials urged patience while securing funds, offered rain checks, and cashed tickets later as Wells Fargo sourced $200 000 more.
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Loyalists Capture First Half Crown In Intramural Basketball
The Loyalists led by Chris Cantara finished 6 1 with a 6 1 record and totaled 135 points in a first half basketball crown. Cantara scored 40 points and Blaine Benson added 25 as younger players posted 14 12 12 and 10 points. The Tony Lema Memorial golf tournament at Marco Island Florida is set for March 12.
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