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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1973

Page

7

Elder Aims for Masters in Open Era Race

Lee Elder leads the Greater New Orleans Open with a 65 as he pursues the first Masters invite for a Black player. He stresses not letting Augusta pressure affect his game while controversy surrounds invitations. Bert Yancey and Tom Watson share second at 67, with Nicklaus at 68 and Palmer at par 72.

New Orleans Lee Elder Augusta Elder Jack Nicklaus Lee Lakewood Country Club Bert Yancey Tom Watson Nicklaus Babe Hiskey Lou Graham Tommy Aaron Larry Jim Ahern Billy Casper Arnold Palmer Gary Player Lee Trevino

Bucks Ride Robertson to 11th Straight in Nba Win

Milwaukee coach Larry Costello credits Oscar Robertson for guiding the Bucks to an 108-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Robertson scored 25 as Milwaukee won their fifth in six meetings with Golden State. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee with 27, Rick Barry and Mullins limited in the first half, while Curtis Perry added 16. In ABA action Carolina crushed Dallas 137-117 and Utah beat Virginia 134-115.

Oakland Milwaukee Bucks Larry Costello Oscar Robertson Bucks Robertson Costello Golden State Warriors Milwaukee Warriors Bucks Warriors National Basketball Association Curtis Perry Rick Barry Jef Mullins Barry Mullins Golden State Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Cazzie Russell American Basketball Association Carolina Dallas Utah Virginia Cougars Chaparrals Kentucky Colonels Joe Caldwell

Kip Keino Turns Pro With ITA After Olympic Fame

Kenya's Kip Keino leaves representing Kenya to join the International Track Association for a reported 30 000 dollar signing bonus. He cites family education needs and notes he has run in 107 countries, held the two mile world record, and holds Olympic golds from 1968 and Munich. He dismisses a rivalry with Jim Ryun, calling them good friends off the track.

Los Angeles Kip Kenya Kipchoge Keino International Track Association Kip Keina ITA Mike O'Hara Jim Ryan Bob Seagren Nyeri Nairobi Kip Keino Mexico City Munich Keino Jim Ryun Ryun Seyvs Kip Jim

Celtics Hawks Clash Tonight In Playoff Preview

Celtics host Hawks at Boston Garden in a final regular season tune up before the Eastern Conference semifinals. Boston seeks win No. 64 after edging the Bulls 106 105 to become the franchise leader in victories. Hawks stars Maravich and Bellamy may be limited by back troubles as Cotton Fitzsimmons weighs lineup.

Boston Atlanta Hawks Boston Garden Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Atlanta the Garden Celtics Tom Heinsohn Hawks Pete Maravich Lou Hudson Cotton Fitzsimmons Walt Bellamy Maravich Chicago Bulls New York New York Knicks

French Teens Lead Youth Movement In World Cup Skiing

Patricia Emonet, 16, won the women s slalom at Heavenly Valley on the first day of World Cup skiing. Fabienne Serrat and Christa Zechmeister followed for France and West Germany, while Italian Gustavo Thoeni pursued a third straight season title. Patty Boydston led the U S finish in 14th as the Cochran sisters were shut out.

South Lake Tahoe Calif Heavenly Valley Gustavo Thoeni France Patricia Emonet Fabienne Serrat Christa Zechmeister West Germany Miss Emonent Thoeni David Zwilling Austria Miss Emonet U.S Patty Boydston Idaho Cochran Sisters Vermont

Pro Basketball Bu T Only games scheduled Friday

Friday schedule shows ABA and NBA matchups across cities with multiple national teams. Notable games include Atlanta at Boston Houston at Philadelphia and Golden State at Phoenix while Cincinnati and Denver appear in separate listings.

Atlanta Boston Houston Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Golden State Phoenix Buffalo Los Angeles Portland Seattle New York Chicago Kansas City-Omaha Denit W. L. Pet Milwaukee Detroit Omaha

Paquin and Mistos Named Thornton Academy Co-Captains

Thornton Academy announces seniors Leon Paquin and Jon Mistos as co captains for this season. Paquin batted .372 last year while playing third and second base. Mistos went 4 4 with a .281 batting average and also pitches and plays first base. Other veterans include Ralph Neff Mike Dorais and Mike Verrier under head coach Phil Curtis.

Leon Paquin Jon Mistos Thornton Academy Paquin Trojans Mistos Thornton Phil Curtis Ralph Neff Mike Dorais Mike Verrier

Baseball Weather and Result Summary Across Spring Games

A long list of spring training results and schedule notes shows teams like Montreal, Miami, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco competing in Florida and Arizona venues. Multiple games feature rain delays and split squads with cities including West Palm Beach Cocoa Lakeland Sarasota and Tempe.

Chicago San Diego Baltimore Los Angeles Detroit St. Louis Pittsburgh Kansas City Texas Atlanta California San Francisco Boston Minnesota New York Oakland Arizona State Cleveland Milwaukee Philadelphia West Palm Beach Clearwater

Baseball Meeting Set In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Recreation Commission director Francis Lamontagne has set next Wednesday as the final meeting for coaches and interested parties to establish a baseball program for the town's youngsters. The session is at 7 30 p m in Lower Town Hall.

Kennebunk Francis Lamontagne Recreation Commission Lower Town Hall

Alabama and Minnesota Take Tight Quarterfinal Clash

Alabama edged Minnesota 69 to 65 in a tight quarterfinal battle. Virginia Tech then defeated Fairfield 77 to 76 in a separate quarterfinal contest.

Alabama Minnesota Virginia Tech Fairfield

Stockton Sees Chance To Upset Top-Ranked Laver In WCT Quarters

Dick Stockton, 22, meeting world No. 1 Rod Laver in a World Championship Tennis quarterfinal at the Peachtree International Tennis Classic in Atlanta. Laver, 34, seeks a fourth WCT win this season after a 6-4 6-5 6-4 victory over Harold Solomon. Stockton earlier defeated his Trinity College teammate Brian Gottfried.

Atlanta Dick Sttckton San Antonio Tex Rod Laver Stockton Laver Peachtree Corners Harold Solomon Alexander Memorial Coliseum Trinity, Tex Brian Gottfried

Alabama Upsets Minnesota In NIT Quarterfinals

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Minnesota 69-65 to advance to Madison Square Garden semifinals where Virginia Tech awaits. Paul Ellis sparked a 16-0 run late as Clyde Turner led Minnesota with 21 points.

Behagen Minnesota Alabama Gopher Paul Ellis Crimson Tide Minette Clyde Turner Hudson Fairfield Virginia ¢Tech Connecticut Gobblers Phil Rogers Stags Charlie Thomas Lieder Virginia Thomas Madt

Laco Motors Takes Lead In Local Men’s Volleyball Standings

Laco Motors moved into sole first in Biddeford Parks league National Division by sweeping Gerry's Mobil 15-7 15-3 15-6. Norm's Market closed the gap to one point after beating Sandbar Bullets rivals, while Benny’s clubs and other results reshaped the playoff chase.

Laco Motors Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department Gerry Mobil Bob Exxon Avengers Norm Norm's B.P Pepperell National Saco Motors Rob Avengers Rochambeau Roger

Susan's Girl Wins Santa Barbara Handicap at Santa Anita

Susan's Girl carried 129 pounds to a five length victory over Veiled Desire in the Santa Barbara Handicap at Santa Anita, earning $64,600 and a top weight of 129 pounds.

Arcadia Calif Santa Barbara Santa Anita

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