Busby Drops To Earth In Detroit Loss
Detroit Tigers win 4-1 as Steve Busby gives up seven hits in three innings. Gates Brown drives in the first run, Aurelio Rodriguez adds a RBI single, and Charlie Spikes plus Buddy Bell drive in three runs each for Cleveland. Other scores include Indians 10 Angels 3, A’s 4 Orioles 3 in 10, Brewers 5 Rangers 1, Yankees 2 Twins 0.
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Lakers Face Knicks in Do-or-Die Game Five
Lakers coach Bill Sharman says his team can overcome a 3-1 series deficit as New York leads the best-of-seven final. Jerry West injury clouds the lineup while Willis Reed thrives for the Knicks and Daveoan shines with a 33 point night. The game is set at the Forum with Las Vegas odds listing LA as a three-point favorite.
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Amateur Boxers Eye Montreal For 1976 Olympics
US amateur boxing leaders vow to rebuild after a single Olympic gold, naming Rollie Schwartz as chairman. Trail of young talents including Ray Leonard and Aaron Pryor push for experience ahead of Pan American Games 1975 and the 1976 Montreal Games, with 12 international matches televised to boost profiles.
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Special Olympics Scheduled In Saco
Special Olympics events in Saco and nearby towns will be held at Thornton Academy Athletic Field on Saturday May 19 starting at 9 a.m. A parade leads to the field with Arundel Boy Scouts and Biddeford High School Band. Richard Smith will run the Olympic Torch.
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Merchants Bowling League Banquet in Cape Elizabeth
The Men's Merchants bowling league held its annual banquet at Crescent Beach Inn Cape Elizabeth. Roland L Petit Co. defended their title as champions with Joe Clark Harry Goldthwaite Dick Davies Herve Paul and Captain Ralph Petit as the winning team. The Villa took second with American Tailors George's Sunoco Eagles Aerie 804 and Southgate Motors also honored.
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Foss Captures Challengers Lane Event Victory
Steve Foss won the Twin-City challengers tournament at Pastime Lanes with a 1192 total, outdistancing 26 rivals. Bob Cote led the afternoon with a 150 high score, while 18 bowlers qualify for the title chance. Leo Beaulieu tops the 1972-73 list.
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Russians Outsmug Mayhem in USA Russia USA Basketball Showdown
In Baltimore the Soviet Union beat the United States 72 64 in the final game of a six city tour, 41 fouls called and multiple players fouled out. Bob Cousy lamented the rough game as Sven Nater was ejected for striking a Russian and Ernie DiGregorio led the Americans with 22 points.
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Bench erupts with four homers in Philadelphia
Johnny Bench slugged seven runs with three homers off Cy Young winner Steve Carlton as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 9-7. Bench, coming off December lung surgery, matched a major league record with four straight homers across two games, while Dave Concepcion delivered a tying two-run shot in the ninth.
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Patrolmen Applications Sought by Saco Police Department
The Saco Police Department invites applications for patrol officer positions. Applicants must be at least 5 feet 7 inches tall and meet other standard standards for recruitment.
Linda's Chief to Return to New York After Southern Campaign
Linda's Chief, a 3 year old colt with a string of California wins this winter and spring, will be sent back east rather than race in the Los Angeles Handicap at Hollywood Park. Owner Neil Hellman chose the move, with trainer Al Scotti noting the plan Wednesday. The horse has notable victories including the Santa Anita Derby, San Felipe Handicap, San Miguel, San Jacinto Stakes and the California Derby at Golden Gate, earning over $200,000 this year.
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