Ward questions game plan as hockey star faces trade fallout
Ron Ward, a 50 goal scorer with the WHA New York franchise, laments being moved to the Vancouver Blazers in a swap that sent Andre Lacroix to New York. He questions his contract validity and hints at returning to the NHL for security, calling hockey "politics all the way through."
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New York
Ron Ward
World Hockey Association
Ward
Vancouver
WHA
Blazers
Chamlon
Andre Lacroix
National Hockey League
NHL
Janet Lynn to announce retirement from amateur skating
Janet Lynn, 20, Olympic bronze medalist and five time national champion, is expected to announce ending her amateur career at a Chicago news conference. Arthur M. Wirtz, Black Hawks owner, will join with Lynn in a joint announcement and is said to sign a $1.5 million contract tied to a national figure.
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Rockford, Ill
Janet Lynn
Miss Lynn
Chicago
Arthur M. Wirtz
Chicago Black Hawks
Wirtz
U.S
Foreman Evaluates Heavyweights
George Foreman discusses top heavyweight contenders including Muhammad Ali Oscar Bonavena Joe Frazier Floyd Patterson Jerry Quarry Ernie Terrell and Jimmy Ellis. He analyzes each fighter's strengths and weaknesses while noting Ali's drift in form and Frazier’s fighting spirit as he weighs who could reach the title.
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George Foreman
Paul McCarthy
The
Oakland Tribune
Associated Press
Tribune
Ali
Oscar Bonavena
Oscar
Joe Frazier
Muhammad
Joe
London
Bugner
Frazier
Floyd Patterson
Jerry Quarry
Jerry
Ellis
Mac Foster
Ron Lyle
Ernie Terrell
Ernie
Jimmy Ellis
YMCA
the Athletic League
Savelas Named Town Manager in Biddeford Saco Notice
Louis C. Savelas is appointed town manager in the public notice issued by Biddeford Saco Journal on June 19 1973. The notice outlines the selection process and the date of assumed duties.
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Louis C. Savelas
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Trotters And Pacers Scarborough Downs Post Time Card
Scarborough Downs lists nine races with pace and trot divisions and mixed results. Notable entries include Miss Tempest and Lornes Abbe with top finishes, daily double payouts, and a crowd of 1,562 attendance.
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Scarborough Downs
Miss Tempest
W. L. Whittemore
Vamps
B. Miller
Rocky Rieko
D. May
Chockoyette Lady
R. Vaillancourt
Hal Wil
J. Watson
Able Dudley
F. Woodbury
Star
O. Phipps
Sachem Rose
W. Calby
Lornes Abbe
Tony B. E. Burdick
Princess Morton
D. Gray
Tiny Wil
R. Alguire
Prim Robin
J. Gerry
Fanny Dares
D. Richards
Paramount Pick
T. Ryan
Twill
Jo Bartus
Jersey Red
the Logger
H. Bushway
al D. B. Smith
Novasco
el. Tracy
Avon Anthony
R. Smith
Joe Pro
A. Langille
Kimbarillo
A. Schmize
Laras
L. Fitch
Line Hobbs
W. Fitzgerald
Sandy Blackguard
Pike
AL Time
A. Lang
Lord Ae
B. D. Richards
Miracle Buckeye
J. Gerr
Lou Johns
Nat Oo Creed
R. Alzaire
Rebel Roy
R. Foster Sr
Maidas Lad
F. Lowe
Golden Hustle
el Tracy
Rod Mac
Shawn Overlook
Macedonian
A. Bedard
Apollo Thirteen
D. E. Childs
High St. Ginny
W. Colby
Speedy Rusty
Less Tired
Scottish Glen
R. Tilbert
Salco
H. McKenney
Truins
Bunny Gale
B. Galambos
Entree
Cindy Babe
A. Nason
Countermand
R. Truitt
N. F. Quintal
Rock Andy
Scooter Long
W. Corby
Bengalean
B. Smith
Dillard Direct
Ezy Bren
Mr. True
Bold Adios
Jo. Bartus
Mr. Big Time
G. Corey
Baby Mir
M. Beauchesne Jr
Attorneys Aide
Master Jon
O. Ginn
Piggy Bank
Yankee Time
Nella Naut
Miss Scottiana
Scottish Fury
Mountain Lusty
G. Ranno
Barbara Senator
R. Tisber
Forever
Debbie
Success Ace
Midamy
Good Flash
Rex Abbe
Volo Sue Lullabbe
Losola Scotland
Shadydale Able
Dizzy Liz
Hasty Harry
Imsa Kent
Early Frost N
Billie Upland
Kalidasa
Toboso Willie
Sherlide
Miss Florence
My Ga Harriett
Quintela
Winslow
Grouse Ridge Titan
Scooter Lee
Broadstream
Lucy
Ad O Doll Sorrel Sea
Tarr
Scooter Bow
Unique Prince
Chief Tree
Jenuine Chief
Tammy Blackguard
Steady Brookdale
Quiniela
Steve’s Hope
Golden Dee
Speedy Bill
Kash Crescent
Timber Dean
Andiamo Boy
Adios
Mighty M. G
Scotch Miss N
Sachem Ann
Royal Titan
Jeff
Mountain Glen
Booster
Sir Philip Pick
Cosmo
Sylvan Sunny
Don Tree
Boston Bumpus
Choice Sun
Exacta
Norton Acknowledges Foreman Duck and Plans Rematch
New York sports feature chronicles Ken Norton as he relaxes after his win over Muhammad Ali. Norton discusses Foreman’s ducking tactic, rematch plans, and potential earnings while trainer Eddie Futch notes the jaw injury facts and Norton’s confidence for a Los Angeles Forum showdown.
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New York
Muhammad al
Ovner
Eddie Futch
Pancho Villa
Gilman Hot Springs
Foreman
Joe Frazier
Joe Roman
Tokyo
Norton
Ali
Futch
London
Ont
Los Angeles
Eddie
Fred Hayes
Charlie Powell
Doug Jones
Ken
Fance
Bourassa Wins LPGA Playoff At La Canadienne Tourney
Canadian pro Jocelyne Bourassa captured her first LPGA victory in a three way playoff at La Canadienne near Montreal. She tied Judy Rankin and Sandra Haynie at 214 after 54 holes, then won on the third playoff hole with an 18 foot par putt. Rankin and Haynie finished tied for second, with Betty Burfeindt and Carol Mann following.
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Montreal
Jocelyne Bourassa
Shenanigan
Que
Miss Bourrassa
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Miss Bourassa
Judy Rankin
Sandra Haynie
Jocelyne
Rankin
Midland
Tex
Miss Haynie
Fort Worth
Betty Burfeindt
Palm Springs
Calif
Carol Mann
Towson, Md
Miss Burfeindt
Jane Blalock
Highland Beach
Fla
Spurs name Stembridge Romell staff in San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs announced Terry Stembridge as communications director and Peter Romell as promotions director. Stembridge will be the play by play announcer after prior posts with the Dallas Chaparrals.
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San Antonio
Dooley Re-elected President of Narragansett Park
J Aden Dooley was unanimously reelected to his 11th consecutive term as president and managing director of Narragansett Park at the Narragansett Racing Association stockholders meeting. The entire incumbent slate was returned to office.
Female golfers lead PGA tour earnings early 1973
Kathy Whitworth tops the ladies PGA earnings with 40 762 while Mickey Wright holds second at 35 508 and Carol Mann sits above 30 000 by 602. Fifteen other women exceed 10 000 in the first five months of 1973.
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Atlanta
Kathy Whitwroth
Kathy
Mickey Wright
Carol Mann
Filion Dominates 1972 Harness Wins Across Tracks
Canadian reinsman Hervé Filion racked up 605 harness race victories in 1972, including wins at Yonkers Roosevelt Freehold and Northfield Park over two weeks. He topped 1973 May totals with 141 wins, earning the U S Harness Writers Association 1972 Achievement Award after a Roosevelt Raceway visit.
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Filion
Yonkers
N.Y
Herve Fillion
Roosevelt
Freehold
Northfield Park
Cleveland
Saratoga
William
Buddy) Gilmour
Roosevelt Raceway
New York
U.S. Harness Writers’ Association
California Driver Wins Openings at Yonkers and Chicago
Jim Dennis guided Sir Deline to a 2 00 35 pace win at Yonkers drawing 19 919 fans. The following night he won the feature with Dancer George in a 2 00 25 pace at Sportsman's Park Chicago, drawing a crowd for the first night.
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Chicago
California
Jim Dennis
Sir Deline
Yonkers
George
Sportsman’s Park
Sportsman’s A
Double Disappointment for Pirates GM Brown in Two Nights
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Joe Brown endured two setbacks in as many days. In Hampton Virginia Bruce Kison struggled for Charleston and was hit hard by the Peninsula club in an International League game. The next day Brown, in New York, underwent an appendectomy at Roosevelt Hospital as the Pirates beat the Mets on Willie Stargell’s tenth inning homer.
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Hampton Va
Joe Brown
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hampton
Bruce Kison
Charleston
W. Va
Pirates
Kison
Brown
New York
Mets
Willie Stargell
Roosevelt Hospital
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Rockford Morning Star
Sonja Jenie
Hayward
Louisville
Muhammad Ali
Alix
Department OF the Treasury Office OF Revenue Sharing
Pennsylvania Ave
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Washington, D.C
Old Orchard Beach
York County
Maine
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Social Services Over Aged & Poor Financial Administration
Nancy Jill
Gerry G
Jimze
Sir Cus
D. W. Childs
Thinker
Good Lord N
Fortier
Sports of the Times
Red Smith
New York Times News Service
Aen Norton
Testaurants
Demers
Quellette
B Goulet
Boilard
POA Fortier
Emond
Joe Millette
Clegg
Lamb
J. Goulet
SH J. Goulet
Ouellette
L'Heureux
SO Ouellette
Hop
Jacksonville
Fire
Art Rivkin
San Diego
Angelo Dundee
Kem
Tourneau
Giguere
Jean Millette
Boucher
Jerome
Isenith
San Jacimo L'Heureux
Roy
Goulet
Johnson
Ephraim “Sharkey
Colledge
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Island Track
Dooley
Toronto
Doug Malrit
Regina Pats
Toronto Maple Leafs
Marit
Western Canada Hockey League
Pats
CAM Llunch
Pine Street
Biddeford
John Paul
Roger Tardif
Biddeford -Saco Journal
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