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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1973

Page

6

Irish Fall Short as Stevens Lifts Tech in OT Thriller

Virginia Tech beat Notre Dame 92 91 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Bobby Stevens sank a 10 foot jumper at regulation end and delivered a 15 footer near nine seconds left in overtime, then converted a free throw to seal the comeback.

NEW York Virginia Tech Lieder Bobby Stevens Madison Square Garden Craig Lieder Notre Dame Sunny Stevens Balle Virginia Don DeVoe Charlie Thomas Gary Brokaw Brokaw Allan Bristow Johan Bedlam Digger Phelps

Baseball Results From Saturday and Sunday AP Summary

Saturday scores include St Louis 1 Cincinnati 0 and Philadelphia 6 New York 6? Montreal 10 Texas 2 Baltimore split squad 5 Atlanta, San Francisco 14 California 4 San Diego 2 Milwaukee 1 Chicago 7 Oakland 6 in 12. Minnesota 10 Boston 6 Kansas City 2 Detroit 7 Pittsburgh 6 Baltimore split squad 3 New York 1 Sunday rain affected several games with St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York and Philadelphia Boston and Minnesota playing 5 innings plus 1 2 5. Oakland 4 Milwaukee 3 10 innings Los Angeles 3 Houston 2 split. Oakland 3 San Diego 0 split. Chicago 8 California 3 New York 10 Baltimore Texas 15 Kansas City 7 Monday games listed at multiple Florida and Arizona sites.

Montreal Texas Baltimore Atlanta San Francisco California San Diego Milwaukee Chicago Oakland Minnesota Boston Kensas City Detroit Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston Angeles Cleveland Kansas City Clearwater Fla Winter Haven Miami Fort Lauderdale St. Petersburg Tles Callison Alou Allen Blomberg George Hendrick Dave Duncan Indians San Francisco Giants A’s San Diego Padres Ray Fosse Jack Heidemann Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs California Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Montreal Expos Dodgers Houston Astros Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Atlanta Braves Reggie Jackson Mike Hegan Rick Monday Tony LaRussa Cubs Angels Willie Davis Ron Cey Henry Cruz Jeff Burroughs Rangers Dick Billings Duke Sims Tigers White Sox Bert Blyleven Twins Buffalo K.c.-Omaha Portland Phoenix Golden State Virginia Memphis E Utah Indiana Speaver Dallas Carolina Memphis Kentucky Denver

Meet the New Murderers Row in Bronx Exhibition Rally

The rejuvenated Yankees blasted 16 hits for a 10-2 spring training win over Baltimore as Nettles Blomberg Callison Alou Allen and White produced runs. Derek Alexander gave up nine hits and seven runs in 1 2 innings. Other trades and games across the majors included Cleveland beating San Francisco 7-4 behind Hendrick Duncan and Duncan doubled, Oakland defeating San Diego 3-0 with Fosse and Heidemann goalless at the plate, and several other exhibition results across the league.

Associated Press Bernie Allen Roy White Matty Alou Bobby Murcer Graig Nettles Ron Blomberg Johnny Callison Rick Dempsey Hal Lapier Baltimore Doyle Alexander New York Yankees Death Row Murderers’ Row Bronx Bombers Orioles Alexander Pat Dobson Yankees

Athletics obtain Fosse Heidemann in AL trade

The Oakland Athletics acquired catcher Ray Fosse and infielder Jack Heidemann from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for catcher Dave Duncan and outfielder George Mendrick in an American League trade.

Tucson Ariz Oakland Athletics Ray Fosse Jack Heidemann Cleveland Indians Dave Duncan George Mendrick

NIT Final Preview Highlights Virginia Tech Notre Dame Game

College basketball report lists NIT championship likely matchups featuring Virginia Tech versus Notre Dame and North Carolina against Alabama with teams highlighted for key showdowns and potential title implications.

Greensboro Open qualifying begins for 210000 event

Qualifying starts at two sites for 24 spots in the Greater Greensboro Open to be held at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. About 140 amateurs locals and touring pros seek championship access on the 6800 yard layout as play starts Thursday.

Greensboro N.C Sedgefield Country Club

Satchel Paige and the Color Line Hall of Fame legend

The piece chronicles Satchel Paige's rise from the Negro leagues to the Major Leagues, noting his disputed birth year, legendary pitching feats, and pivotal 1948 Indians debut that helped break baseball's color barrier. It traces his career with the Chattanooga Black Lookouts, Birmingham Black Barons, Pittsburgh Crawfords, Monarchs, and Indians, ending with his farewell major league appearance at age 59.

LeRoy Robert Paige Satchel Paige Satch Hall of Fame Paige Cleveland Indians Kansas City A’s Jackie Robinson Larry Doby Roy Campanella Chattanooga Black Lookouts Chattanooga Birmingham Black Barons Nashville Elite Giants Baltimore Black Sox Los Angeles Pittsburgh Crawfords Josh Gibson Cool Papa Bell George Perkins Oscar Charleston Crawfords Kansas City The Monarchs Robinson Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Bill Veeck Veeck Satchel Bob Lemon St. Louis Browns Indians Boston Red Sox Boston Braves Cleveland Old Satch Kansas City A’s * Ae Arnold Palmer Associated Press Prentice-Hall

Memphis State Faces UCLA In NCAA Title Showdown

Memphis State 24 5 and 12th ranked meets 29 0 top ranked UCLA in the NCAA final televised by NBC at 9 10 p.m. EST. Coach Gene Bartow says his Tigers will stick to their run and shoot while UCLA coach John Wooden emphasizes disciplined play and a 74 game win streak.

St, Louis Mo Memphis State UCLA NBC Gene Bartow Bartow Tigers Bruins Providence Indiana Marvin Barnes John Wooden Wooden

NBA Standings and Scores Eastern Atlantic Lead Moves

The Boston Celtics lead the Atlantic with 66 wins and 14 losses while New York stands 57 and 25. Baltimore and Milwaukee headline the West as top teams. Results include Boston 125 Houston 121 and Baltimore 112 Atlanta 105.

Sebring 12-Hour: Gregg Haywood Helmick Porsche Dominates

Peter Gregg Hurley Haywood and Dr. Dave Helmick guided a Porsche Carrera to a decisive 10 mile win in the 23rd Sebring 12-Hour. Niki Lauda and Brian Muir won at Monza in the European circuit opener. Rain postponed Martinsville Dogwood 500. Cale Yarborough led all 500 laps for Bristol Southeastern 500 victory.

Sebring Fla Peter Gregg Hurley Haywood Dave Helmick Monza Italy Niki Lauda Austria Brian Muir Britain Martinsville Bristol Tenn Cale Yarborough Chevrolet

Bronze Hill shocks field to win Irish Sweepstakes at Doncaster

In Doncaster bronzed longshot Bronze Hill overtakes 26 runners to win the Irish Sweepstakes Lincolnshire Handicap by a neck in a $125,000 prize for ticket holders. West Coast Scout edges clear at Gulfstream for a half length victory in the $134,800 Gulfstream Handicap. Big Spruce roars past rivals at Santa Anita to take the Luis Rey Stakes by one length, beating Cougar II.

Doncaster England Bronze Hill Queendam Miami Arcadia Calif Santa,nita

Goalie Ross Brooks Improves Bruins Win over Sabres

Bruins rookie Ross Brooks pushed his unbeaten record to 11 0 with a 6-1 victory over Buffalo at Boston Garden. Esposito and Orr each scored twice as Boston built a four point lead in the Eastern Division. Brooks credited defense and veteran help from Plante and Johnston for key saves.

Boston Ross _ Brooks Brooks Bruins Buffalo Sabres Boston Garden Buffalo NHL Phil Esposito Bobby Orr Fred O’donnel Johnny Bucyk Orr Mike Walton Ron Busniak Sabres Esposito New York Minnesota Detroit Bep_ Guidolin Jacques Plante Toronto Plante Jake Eddie Johnston American Hockey League Boston Braves

Kasko Faces Week of Decisions in Spring Training

In Winter Haven Florida Boston Red Sox manager Eddie Kasko plans a decisive week as 14 pitchers practice, four beyond the announced limit. Pitching coach Lee Stange outlines Tiant Pattin Curtis starts to shape the rotation with rain delaying a Phillies game. Tiant to start against St Louis Cardinals, Moret to finish, Curtis set for Mets debut week.

Winter Haven Fla Eddie Kasko Boston Red Sox Sions Kasko Red Sox Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater Lee Stange Luis Tiant Marty Pattin John Curtis Tiant Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Chain O’lakes Park Stange Rogelio Moret Curtis Louisville New York Mets

Tracksters Start Making Money in Pro Circuit Debut

Lee Evans, world 400m record holder, denounces amateur hypocrisy as he joins the ITA. Kip Keino wins the mile as Bob Hayes appears in a 40 yard dash and Brian Oldfield shines in shot put at the ITA meet in Los Angeles. Evans also nears the indoor amateur 500 record with 1 08.9.

Los Angeles Lee Evans Mike O’hara International Track Association ITA Kip Keino Jim Ryan Bob Hayes Brian Oldfield U.S San Jose State Europe Evans Keine Ryan Kansas Flash Oldfield Blythe

Flyers Beat Blues 5-2 in National Hockey League action

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the St Louis Blues 5-2 to stay in a second place tie in the West Division behind Minnesota. Boston, California, Chicago, Vancouver and Pittsburgh also won while Dallas and New York dropped.

Associated Press Philadelphia Flyers National Hockey League St. Loui Blues Flyers Philadelphia Minnesota North Stars New York Rangers Boston Buffalo California Detroit Chicago Montreal Vancouver Toronto Pittsburgh Atlanta New York Rangers St. Louis New York Islanders Los Angeles World Hockey Association Quebec Alberta Cleveland Winnipeg Houston Ottawa Blues Dave Schultz Steve Durbano

Lessard Tandem Victors In Rolloff At Roll-Away Lanes

Ray and Roger Lessard totaled 1 127 scratch and 1 187 with handicap to win the weekly five string handicap rolloff at Roll-Away Lanes on Saturday. The couple took team single honors with 275 in the third string, while Al Guillereault and Jan were runner up with 1 106 and a 75 pin handicap. High individual scores included R Derry and M Lessard 1 070, J Paquette and M Dube 1 038, J Foran and D Boutin 1 011, and R Valliere with R Neault 968. The 17 10 jackpot again remained unf hit, now at 50 dollars.

Ray Lessard Roger Lessard Roger Ray al Guillereault Jan R. Derry M. Lessard J. Paquette M. Dube J. Foran D. Boutin R. Valliere R. Neault

New Colts Hire Reveals Howard Schnellenberger Coach

The Baltimore Colts announce the appointment of Howard Schnellenberger as the new head coach. He replaces the previous leader and brings a fresh coaching staff to the franchise as it plans for the upcoming season.

Baltimore Colts Howard Schnellenberger

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