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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1976
Page
12
Islanders coach and players acknowledge a 3-0 series deficit to the Montreal Canadiens. Glenn Resch may start and line changes are expected as New York fights to extend the semifinal, aiming to force a fifth game back in Montreal.
Cleveland coach Bill Fitch praised Boston as quick, smart and powerful and said the Celtics’ intensity sets them apart. The Cavaliers, after beating Washington in seven, prepare for a best-of-seven series with homecourt based on Boston’s better regular-season record. Games open in Boston Thursday and Sunday, then move to Cleveland on May 11 and 14.
Cleveland edges Oakland 5-4 as George Hendrick, nicknamed Easy Rider, shrugs off a disputed call and hits a game winning 10th inning homer off Rollie Fingers. Eckersley and Baylor were ejected earlier, while Frank Robinson argued a strike.
Boston pitcher Bill Lee, 0-2 with 16 runs allowed in 11 1-3 innings, starts against Alan Fitzmorris as the Red Sox return home after a rain delayed trip. Manager Darrell Johnson defends Lee and hopes for improved hitting and pitching. Royals noite opener follows.
Janet Guthrie earned a chance to attempt the Indianapolis 500 rookie test after officials approved her showing at Trenton. She must pass the rookie exam and then qualify at time trials to join the 33-car field. Fellow drivers praised her performance and she challenged gender expectations with her Trenton showing.
Boston hosts Philadelphia in a pivotal game as the Bruins chase a sixth NHL title while trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven semifinal. Don Cherry concedes the team is under pressure after a 5-2 Flyers win that swung momentum when Bill Barber tied the game late in the second period.
Denver faces New York in a tight ABA championship series after a 120-118 defeat. Julius Erving scored 45 for the Nets, while coach Larry Brown vows stronger, more aggressive play. Marvin Webster expected to see more action as 19,000 plus fans pack McNichols for Game 2.
Providence AP report says 28 year old Lewis Cohen testified he sold cocaine to federal agents and that Mack Herron complained about cocaine quality. Cohen, linked to Marvin House Coventry era, asserted he did not sell drugs to Herron. Herron, former Patriots punt returner, moved through Falcons and Rams. Shelby Jordan pleaded guilty to cocaine selling and faces two year sentence. Cohen’s plea was voided due to coercion claims. Herron had prior Canada marijuana cocaine charges and pleaded guilty with a fine.
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