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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1973

Page

7

Celtics cling to magic number in rematch with Bullets

Boston Celtics hold a 30-13 Atlantic lead and need one win or a Knicks loss to clinch the division. Havlicek starred in a 111-107 win over the Bullets, while Bullets coach Gene Shue eyeing a playoff clash with the Knicks.

Boston Boston Celtics Bullets Baltimore Celtics National Basketball Association New York John Havlicek Gene Shue Knicks

Rookies Also Wilt In The Spring

Rookies shine and stumble in spring training as Detroit dominance and early stars emerge. Skok shows promise after not being drafted. Spikes and Gamble pace Indians. Grubb and Youngblood boost Padres and Reds, with Griffey excelling in a losing effort. Other results feature Braves, Yanks, Mets, and more in early exhibition play.

Denver Pioneers shell BC in NCAA finals opener 10-4

Denver hockey trounced Boston College 10-4 in the NCAA finals opener at Boston Garden. Arm strong said the win reflected a long memory from last year when BC eliminated Denver, with key goals from McNab and Reardon. Cornell faces Wisconsin in tonight’s second round as BC advances to face the loser of that game.

Boston Murray Armstrong Denver Boston University Armstrong Boston College Pioneers Boston Garden Len Ceglarski Ceglarski Bruce Affleck John Clayton Ed Hayes Eagles Pete McNab Bobby Reardon Cornell Wisconsin

Garman And Moret Face Futures In Red Sox Camp

In Winter Haven Florida Mike Garman and Rogelio Moret two young pitchers for the Boston Red Sox have their major league futures on line. Both players need strong spring showing as neither has options left and manager Eddie Kasko plans to evaluate them in an exhibition against the Cincinnati Reds. The Grapefruit League record dips with a 9 3 loss to Detroit and notes of Capuola Cepeda and Culp in/out of lineup.

Craig Skok Florida State University Boston Red Sox Schenectady N.Y Detroit Tigers Willie Horton Tony Taylor Gates Brown Al _ Kaline Reggie Smith Charlie Spikes Cleveland New York Yankees Winter Haven Fila Mike Garman Rogelio Moret Garman Moret Puerto Rico Red Sox Eddie Kasko Kasko Garman and Moret Cincinnati Reds Winte Haven Red ‘Sox Lake Ty Cobb Detroit a_ Detroit Cobb New York Fred Hofmann Hofmann Georgia Peach Busher Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Narrows Banks County Georgia Augusta Bennett Field Jack Chesbro

Bruins Move Into Tie For Second In East

Buffalo Sabres coach Joe Crozier praised his team after a 4-1 defeat by the Boston Bruins that left Buffalo fifth in the NHL East. Norm Gratton opened scoring, Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr sealed it for Boston as Ottawa, er, Buffalo goalie Roger Crozier faced a barrage. Bruins coach Armand Guidolin credited solid defense and strong goaltending from Jacques Plante and Roger Crozier.

Buffalo Joe Crozier Buffalo Sabres Boston Bruins Sabres National Hockey Ague Crozier Detroit Red Wings Dee Hapetis Boston Bruins Newark Rangers Norm Gratton Bobby Orr Carol Vadnais Phil Esposito Orr Roger Crozier Armand Bep" Guidolin Rangers NHL Guidolin Gil Perreault Buffalo 1 Jacques Plante

NCAA Regional Semifinals and Results Summary

The East region sees Providence 87 over Penn 65 and Maryland 91 over Syracuse 75. Mideast results include Indiana 75 over Marquette 69 and Kentucky 106 over Austin Peay 100. Midwest features Kansas State 66 over SW Louisiana 63 and Memphis State 90 over South Carolina 76. West results: San Francisco 77 over Long Beach State 67 and UCLA 98 over Arizona State 81.

Associated Press East Providence Penn Maryland Syracuse Mideast Indiana Marquette Kentucky Austin Peay West San Francisco Long Beach St UCLA Arizona St Ky. Wesleyan Brockport St N.Y Tenn. St Assumption NAIA Slippery Rock Wis Green Bay Eastern Shore New Orleans Xavier Guilford N.C Westmont Calif Augustana, Ill Okla Baptist Jerry Tarkanian Long Beach State al McGuire University of San Francisco Tarkanian 49Ers San Francisco Bruins Arizona State Providence Memphis State Kansas State South Carolina Southwestern Louisiana Mike Quick USF Long Beach Orangemen Wisconsin-Green Bay Augustana Ill Oklahoma Baptist

Hockey Results Show Tight NHL Standings and Schedules

NHL standings list Montreal leading with 108 goals for and 158 against, followed by New York Rangers Boston Detroit Buffalo Toronto and others. Week schedule features Thursday results Minnesota 5 Toronto 2 Boston 4 Buffalo 1 and multiple Friday to Sunday games across the league with matchups in Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago and Montreal among others. Truely Majestic wins Baystate Raceway feature pace at 13,306 attendance.

Associated Press NHL W.L.T Montreal NY Ranger Boston Detroit Buffalo Toronto Vanevr NY Island West Chicago Minn Philadel St. Louis L.A Pitts Atlanta Calif Minnesota Los Angeles Vancouver Pittsburgh California New York’ Rangers New York Islanders Chicago Philadelphia New York Rangers W.L. T GFGA New Eng Cleve New York Quebec Ottawa Winnipeg Houston Alberta New Yo New England Cleveland Foxboro Mass Barnwyn Baystate Raceway

Ty Cobb Dominates The Diamond In Immortal Portrait

From The Sports Immortals by the Associated Press 1972, the piece celebrates Ty Cobb’s edge seeking style and record setting career with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics. It recalls Cobb’s base running tricks, brutal on field demeanor, and legendary clashes with rivals, umpires, and teammates.

Detroit Germany Schmidt Cobb Schmidt Grantland Rice Nig Clarke Clarke Gordie Howe the Sports Immortals Associated Press Prentice-Hall, Inc Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Rockingham Park Announces 41st Thoroughbred Season

Rockingham Park will open its 41st thoroughbred season on June 16 and run through September 22 with a tentative 80 day schedule. Atty Kenneth F Graf president of the New Hampshire Jockey Club announced the plan at a news conference pending approval by the New Hampshire Racing Commission. The meet includes labor day shutdowns and clashes with Suffolk Downs in Boston from June 16 to July 11.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park Atty Kenneth F. Graf New Hampshire Jockey Club, Inc New Hampshire Racing Commission Rockingham Suffolk Downs Boston

Agreste Defending His Rolloff Title

Jim Agreste, the defending champion, seeks to defend his rolloff title at 20th Century Lanes tonight at 8. The five game handicap event will use up to date season averages for handicaps and the entry list stays open until rolloff time.

Jim Agreste

Upsets Hit NCAA Playoffs as Indiana and UCLA Advance

West Region saw San Francisco upset Long Beach State as Indiana toppled Marquette 75-69. Indiana, led by Downing and Ritter, surged past Marquette after a second-half rally while UCLA rolled over Arizona State 98-81 to reach the West final. Kentucky edged Austin Peay in overtime in the Mideast semis.

Long Beach State Marquette UCLA Quick Steve Downing John Ritter Indiana Warriors McGuire Downing Hoosiers Ritter Knight Arizona State Larry Hollyfield Austin Peay Kentucky Kevin Grevey Jim Andrews Wildcats Kansas State Ernie Kushnger Lon Krueger Southwestern Louisiana Larry Kenan

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