Patriots Draft Picks Shake Up NE Football Roster
The New England Patriots selected Russ Francis from Oregon in the first round, Rod Shoate from Oklahoma in the second, Pete Cusick from Ohio State in the third, Allen Carter and Steve Burks in the fourth, and Steve Grogan from Kansas State in the fifth. Coach Fairbanks praised the choices as best available, with Carter expected to spell Mack Herron and Grogan described as an unknown quantity but potential backup to Jim Plunkett.
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Foxboro
Mass
New England Patriots
Russ Francis
Oregon
Kansas City Royals
Pats
New England
Pete Cusick
Ohio State
Fairbanks
Patriots
Reggie Rucker
Cleveland
Allen Carter
California
Steve Burks
Arkansas State
Carter
Anthony Davis
USC
Mack Herron
Biddeford and Thornton Close in Western Maine Class A
Biddeford and Thornton Academy closed to within striking distance in Western Maine Class A. Old Orchard Beach rose to the occasion against Westbrook as the Blazes, unbeaten at home, average 71 points per game and stifled on defense.
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Dick Charles
Biddeford and
Thornton Academy
Maine
Old Orchard Beach
Westbrook
Blazes
Thornton Academy KOs Cheverus Then Tops Westbrook In Big Week
Thornton Academy Golden Trojans ended a two year skid with a 66 64 win over Cheverus at home and then defeated Westbrook 90 62 at Warren Centennial Gym. Coach Jeddy Newman praised the team for a strong second half and balanced scoring led by Don McGuffin who added 12 points.
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St. Francis College
Nassan
Thornton Academy
Golden Trojans
Cheverus
Westbrook
Blue Blazes
Warren Centennial Gymnasium
Jeddy Newman
Thornton Academy to Form Boosters Club Meeting
A meeting to form a boosters club at Thornton Academy is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in the science building lecture hall. Athletic Director Brad Leach and football coach Bob Cote will direct the session. Saco area residents are welcome.
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Thornton Academy
Academy
Brad Leach
Bob Cote
Saco Area
Local Golfers Shine In PGA Qualifying And High School Skirmishes
Fuzzy Zoeller led the 1974 PGA qualifying rounds with 572 total strokes over eight rounds. Pete Oosterhuis qualified for the 1975 PGA Tour. Cheverus McGuffin posted 14 rebounds in a week. Golden Trojans face Sanford and Oxford Hills next, with Biddeford High School seeking wins to boost playoff hopes. Coach Descoteaux notes rebounding and defense as strengths but cites shooting inconsistency. St. Francis College eyes recovery after two close losses. Old Orchard Beach fights for Western Maine Class C berth as Randy Hirst scores 20 for the Seagulls.
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Fuzzy Zoeller
New Albany
Ind
PGA
Cheverus McGuffin
Golden Trojans
Sanford
Oxford Hills Vikings
Saco
Biddeford High School
Tigers
Edward Little
Kennebunk
Art Descoteaux
Shawn Anton
Jim Beaudry
St Francis College
Philsophical
Nassan
Bryant College
Bryant
Beaudry
Bernie O'Hara
Red Knights
Babson College
St. Joseph's College
New Hampshire College
Gordon
St. Joseph's
University of Maine
Farmington
New Hampshire
Nassau
Old Orchard Beach
John Ladakakos
Seagulls
Randy Hirst
Noble
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Rod Shoate
Oklahoma
Sooners
Saco NO. Windham
FBI
SAT
Isportcoats
Uniroyal Cooper
Kelly Springfield
Tcs
Cael
Aed
EAS
Saco — NO
Windham
Oler Arm
Ee Store
Noyes
Elm St
Biddeford
Steve Fogg
Manoogian
Don McGuffin
TA Boosters
Pete Oosterhuis
England
Descoteaux
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