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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1973
Page
7
Chicago coach Billy Reay kept a light mood after a pivotal 87 victory that cut Montreal's series lead to 3 2 in the Stanley Cup semifinal. He noted the Hawks must win tonight to force a seventh game back in Montreal if needed.
Boston manager Eddie Kasko will field the same lineup as Boston opens a four game series with Cleveland. Luis Aparicio remains at shortstop amid questions over ground coverage while John Kennedy starts at third for Rico Petrocelli. If Reggie Smith cannot play Rick Miller will cover center as pitching improvement is noted with Bill Lee to face Dick Tidrow.
Bobby Riggs, 55, wagers $10,000 against 30-year-old Margaret Court in a three set exhibition in Ramona California. Riggs mocks women’s tennis while Court, top money winner on the women’s tour, hopes to prove male players’ superiority is bunk as many experts predict Court may struggle on cement court against Riggs’ lobs and placements.
Indiana holds a 3-2 lead over Kentucky in the ABA championship series after a bruising matchup. A Pacers win would clinch the title, with a possible seventh game in Louisville if needed. Freddie Lewis and other players warn against assuming home-court advantage as the series moves toward a sixth game in Indianapolis.
Official entries posted for Cumberland Raceway with eight races including Trot and Pace divisions. Notable horses listed per race with driver initials and purses from 500 to 750 across heats.
Results list nine races with pace and trot divisions, winners and payout figures. Notable: High Street Ginny wins the first race in 2 20.1, Tishs Wally K takes the second in 2 24, J.M. Brenda tops third in 2 23, Spike Worthy wins the fourth in 2 18.3, Direct Move leads the fifth in 2 22.1, Royal Titan and Boldest also place, with Exacta paid 69.20 and overall handle 56837.
Yarmouth defeats St. Andre F.C.U. 7 to 2 as Buzzini stars with a hat trick. St. Andre opened with a goal by Dan Gagne with Robbins assisting, but Yarmouth dominated after the first period. A third period fight occurred with no penalties.
Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough hosts the Mother's Day Classic with 25 lap features for Class A B and C cars and a 20 lap novice race. Mothers with children enter half price. Jim Brown led early in Class A, Ralph Cusack won the 50 lap for $400, Phil Libby swept Class B, and best looking car awards go to Brown Elder Lund Small.
NBA best of seven finals show New York leading Los Angeles 3 1 with games at 10 30 p m ET Thursday in Los Angeles and 2 10 p m ET Sunday if needed. ABA final Indiana leads Kentucky 3 2 with a national telecast at 9 10 p m ET and a possible Indiana at Kentucky game Saturday at 2 p m ET.
At Indianapolis 500 trials six of 83 entries use Offenhauser four cylinder engines under 160 cubic inches. Porter notes the engine yields about five horsepower per cubic inch with turbocharging and fuel injection pushing output near 800 hp, yet reliability governs race wins. Swede Savage posted a 197.8 mph lap. practice has reached 192.5 mph. Winning relies on power, usable power, and fuel strategy.
Ypsilanti youth league plans Carolyn King age 12 to take the field with the formerly all boy group despite a threatened charter revocation by national headquarters. League president Anhut says the decision reflects moral and practical reasons while national PR director Stirrat cites the no girl rule and possible suspension pending investigation in Williamsport.
Wells High School freshman Chuck MacDonald set a new shot put mark of 50 feet 7 inches in a dual meet with Traip Academy, surpassing the prior 49 foot 8% inch standard. He also won the discus at 114 feet and finished second in the javelin at 151 feet while Wells lost 96-43. The meet featured Traip dominance in other events.
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