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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1973

Page

6

Sandbar Bullets Win Volleyball Title in Biddeford Playoffs

The Sandbar Bullets defeated Saco Motors 3 games to 1 to claim the Biddeford Parks and Recreation mens volleyball championship. Key moments included a 16-14 overtime opening game, with Mike Landry delivering blocks and scores, as the Bullets built a 2-0 lead before Saco Motors fought back to take 15-8 in the third. The final game ended 15-12 as Don Loranger, Dick Saucier, and Charlie Panalakas starred for the Bullets while Moe Boillard led Saco Motors in a hard fought season ending with the top two teams praised for their competitiveness.

Sandbar Bullets Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department Saco Motors Bullets Mike Landry Dick Harrison Chuck Clifford Wayne Crowley Marc Boillard Joe Saucier Teddy Moreau Rick Fecteau Motormen Jhand Sandbbar’s Don Loranger Dick Saucier Charlie Panalakas Moe Boillard Debbie Saucier Fred Hayes

Hawthorne Edges St. Francis In NH Baseball Tilt

Hawthorne edged St. Francis College 5-3 as the Red Knights scored in five innings to clinch their ninth win in 14 games. Hawthorne built a 4-0 lead, St. Francis rallied with a three run seventh, then Dowd belted a leadoff homer in the seventh to restore the margin. Hawthorne finishes regular season the day before a playoff showdown with New England College for a tournament bid.

John Cantadore Mitch Wood Mike Noone Frank Meroski Red Knights Dave Drobiak St. Francis Bob Willis Rick Wilson Tom Magner Pete Dowd

Major League Leaders Highlight Top Batting and Pitching Figures

The Associated Press stats show in the American League batting leader Cel Valen tine 31 hits and 20 runs batted in May berry leading runs with 18 and 20 RBIs, while pitching dominance is led by Nolan Ryan and Jim Palmer with 61 and 38 strikeouts respectively. In the National League, Barry Bonds and Willie Stargell pace RBIs with 18 and 7, Stan Maddox tops batting at .392 with 34 hits, and Tom Seaver and Don Sutton post strong 1.00 ERAs among leaders.

Associated Press Chi Valentine Patek Mayberry Otis Cepeda Ben Cel Munson Rojas Kirkpatrick Brinkman Det Hisle Min Tenace Oak Fisk Spikes Cle Melton North Alomar Cal Paul Tex Coleman N.ryan G.perry Cle Singer Maddox Stargell Pgh

Baseball scores and standings from Wednesday to Friday

A summary of results shows Kansas City beating New York 4 3 and Boston over Texas 6 2 while California defeated Detroit 5 3 and Oakland won in 10 innings 7 3. Standings list Chicago 12 9 and New York 12 9 atop the East with Montreal 9 11 and Philadelphia 9 11 following.

Associated Press American Eas W. Ltdt G.B. Milwaukee Baltimore New York Cleveland Detroit Boston Chicago Kansas City California Minnesota Oakland Texas Milwaukee W. L. Pet. G.B. Chicago Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta McGlothlin Matlack Reuschel Messersmith Greif Briles Francisco Willoughby Associated Press Bob Gibson Tom Seaver Gibson St. Louis Carolina San Deego Padres New York Mets Seaver Johnny Bench Pete Rose Reds Chicago Cubs

Old Orchard Beach Rally Tops Noble 5 4 In York County League

Old Orchard Beach beat Noble 5 to 4 after trailing 4 2 in the seventh. Presley doubled with bases loaded to start a three run rally, Carr and Regan contributed key hits, and Bouchard earned the win with McCornish pitching the later innings.

Old Orchard Beach Stuart Joe Presly Old Orchard Skidds Old Orchard Mullen Joe Stuart Beach Noble Regan York County Cantara Bouchard Presley Carr Nobles Lemay Roger Fregeau Kennedy Webber RBI Soucy Tommy Rogers Fogg Jo. Stuart Langelier Fournier

Knights Win Marathon Tennis Match

ANTRIM New Hampshire St Francis College defeated Nathaniel Hawthorne College 86 in a marathon tennis match on Hawthorne’s courts. Scores and doubles results show a long, tight battle with multiple singles and doubles decisions.

Knights Antrim N.H St. Francis College Nathaniel Hawthorne College Hawthorne Cohen Solomon Chris Casey Frank Cote Bathras Bas Casey Tom Solomon Rick Jeb Bares Jeb

New England Leads 2-0 In Finals, Avenges Winnipeg 7-4

New England defeated Winnipeg 7-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven Stanley Cup series. The game was played under NHL championship timing with All Times EDT noted. no further details on venues or scorers provided.

New England Winnipeg New Englands

Cepeda Becomes Boston Legend With Red Sox Debut

Cepeda, 35, new Red Sox slugger under the designated hitter rule, hits a grand slam in a 6-2 win over the Rangers. He lifts Boston with his power and hustle, boosting his season average to .347 and his career total to 364 homers as he contends for a long rise in a knee challenged career.

Boston Orlando Cepeda Red Sox Cepeda Texas Rangers Rangers Eddie Popowski Pop Rico Carty

Basketball Finals Night Shows Lakers Lead 1 0

The NBA championship finals feature New York at Los Angeles at 10 30 p m on national TV with Los Angeles holding a 1 0 edge. ABA Kentucky visits Indiana at 9 10 p m as the series sits at 1 1.

Associated Press New York Los Angeles

Whalers topple Jets to grab 2-0 WHA final lead

New England center John French scored twice in the final 20 minutes as the Whalers erased a 4-2 deficit to beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-4 in Winnipeg. Jim Dorey set up the third period surge, Brad Selwood and Williams added early goals, and Cuniff sealed the win with an empty-net strike.

Winnipeg John French New England Whalers Winnipeg Jets Whalers World Hockey Association French Jim Dorey Tom Williams Tom Webster Brit Se By Dorey Williams Webster Jets Selby Ernie Wakely Ricky (Ley John Cuniff New England Jack Kelley Brad Selwood Chris Bordeleau Norm Beaudin Wally Boyer

Plante Named Coach GM of Nordiques in WHA Era

Jacques Plante, 44, signed a 10 year pact as coach and general manager of the Nordiques. He replaces Maurice Filion as coach and Marius Fortier as GM, with Filion becoming chief scout and Fortier a vice president. Plante is famed for pioneering goalie technique and the use of a face mask.

Quebec Jacques Plante Quebec Nordiques World Hockey Asa Plante National Hockey League Nordiques Maurice Filion Marius Fortier Filion Fortier Paul Racine Toronto Jacques Friday Sinden Maple Leafs Boston

Gibson ties major league mark in 1973 debut win

In a 5-4 win over the Padres, Bob Gibson logs his 24th straight start in a major league record run while delivering six innings before strain ends his outing. Diegue Segui relief and Jose Cruz two key hits help St. Louis erase a deficit.

Bob Gibson Segui Lou Brock Jose Cruz Dave Kirby San Diego

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Mike Landry Paul Twomey Parks and Recreation Department Charles Panteleakos Art Nadeau Mickey DeCarlo Meroski Tom Russell Ed Reynolds DeCarlo Russ Rodjinske Russell Noone Dick Kidd Einala Dillzie Livuilllilviu Reynolds Febsactr Ab DeCarlo Dowd Rodjinske New Bauer Kidd Sestito Cedar Mangue Freit Leighton St. Joseph's South Windham College Biddeford Rancis Wilson Drobiak Willis SF Russell St. Wilson Francis Magner Cantadore Melnery HO ‘Reynolds Can ’D Can‘Callah Ah Otadore PB Reynolds Tadore Wynn Htn Bonds Watson Concepcion Cin Fuentes Cedeno Pyh H.aaron Atl Morgan Koosman Billingham Carlton Phi Sutton Presby Sparks Seagull Triumph San Antonio Jack Ankerson Kentucky Colonels American Basketbal Association Philadelphia Phillies Deron Johnson Oakland Athletics Jacks Bagstable Hilton Head Island Margaret Court Australia Soey Ka- PA Kuykendall Miami Mumms Baker Demers Smith Conte Banks Baker and Cohen Mums Bathras Burgess Marotta Cote Corinthian Pools Corinthian Pool of Portland-Saco Kentucky Indiana McKenny & Heard, CO Scotts Bruins Canadiens Vezina New York Rangers St. Louis Blues Glenn Hall Weeeme Eeeeers Norun Mets Formance al Oliver Jim Rooker Dave i iGiusti Joe Morgan Dave Concepcion Diego Segui Willie Davis Don Sutton Cubs Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Kennebunk Sports Center Bicycle Sales and Service RT. 1 Kennebunk Main ST Sanford
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