Biddeford softball saves season with forfeit reversal
In a display of sportsmanship Biddeford girls varsity softball chose to play a makeup game after Westbrook could not secure a bus, sacrificing a potential forfeit win. Westbrook defeated Biddeford 18 15 next day, tying for the league lead and costing Biddeford the Big Eight title. Also noted are Kennebunkport Memorial Post baseball home games at Biddeford St Louis Alumni Field and changes in open territory rules. Colby College adds women’s hockey next season. Ellie Brown of the Kentucky Colonels denounces NBA rejection of a $1 million re game.
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Irwin Nicklaus Miller Lead Atlanta Classic After Round One
Hale Irwin Jack Nicklaus Miller and Joe Inman share the lead at six under after opening round of the Atlanta Golf Classic at Atlanta Country Club. Irwin birdied three of his last four holes to join Billy Casper in the three way atop the crowded field amid difficult pin placements and a midafternoon shower. Leonard Thompson and Jack Ewing also posted strong scores, with Ewing tying a course record on the back nine. Miller criticized the pin placements as the worst he had seen on a Thursday round.
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Tiant May Go Tonight
Bloomington AP. Health permitting, Luis Tiant will start for the Red Sox against Minnesota at Bloomington. If he cannot, Dick Pole may open. Tiant has flu like illness, keeping him out Wednesday in Texas. Manager Darrell Johnson says the team is coming around and stresses consistency and improved pitching.
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Thompson Goes First In NBA Draft Landing Atlanta Hawks
David Thompson, the No 1 pick by the Atlanta Hawks, weighs next month's ABA draft to decide between leagues. Marvin Webster and Bill Willoughby also heard their names called as top selections. The Nuggets court Thompson with strong offers, while Atlanta faces financial and possible reshaping options to fund all three rookies.
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Celtics Take Boswell In Nba Draft Bid Blessing
Celtics show high hopes for University of South Carolina recruit Boswell a 6-8 230 forward with a 16.5 average from last season Heinsohn calls him a potential steal as Boston cards a first round pick Also listed are Al Boswell Jerome Anderson Cyrus Mann Darrell Brown and other late round choices from multiple colleges with notes on each player and potential roles.
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Legalized Gambling Support Grows Among Officials
In Philadelphia AP reports, officials urge legalizing gambling including sports betting as enforcement of anti gambling laws seems unenforceable. The National Gambling Commission heard there is no reason to ban wagering on numbers, off track wagering and on major sports. Police Commissioner Joseph F. O'Neill joins in calling for legalization to ease police battles with gambling.
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Baseball Bigwigs Eye Map to Relocate Teams
Behind the scenes, baseball leaders discuss reshaping the major league map before the next season. Oakland or San Francisco may move to Seattle amid pending lawsuits, with talks of keeping both teams in one division. Washington appears favored to land Baltimore over Ed Cole’s higher bid. New Orleans prospects fade as the Dome awaits a club, with 1976 odds at 10 to 1 against an expansion entry.
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Finley’s Athletics eye fourth straight World Series bid
Jimmy The Greek Charlie Finley aims to win another World Series this year, nearing a four-peat that would tie the Yankee record. Oakland is an even money pick to win the AL West with recent pitching moves, but the health of Catfish Hunter remains pivotal in a short series.
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