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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1972

Page

5

Celtics Maintain Lead With 114 97 Win Over Knicks

Celtics soar to 17 2 as Dave Cowens nets 23 and 24 rebounds along with Don Chaney 21 points in a commanding 114 97 victory over the Knicks. Walt Frazier leads New York with 25 while Jerry Lucas is sidelined with an ankle injury pre New York rematch at Madison Square Garden.

Boston New York Red Holzman Knicks Boston Celtics Holzman Celtics National Basketball Association Tommy Heinsohn Heinsohn Dave Cowens John Havlicek Jo Jo White Paul Silas Don Chaney Chaney White Nevere Walt Frazier Frazier Willie Reed Dave DeBusschere Bill Bradley Jerry Lucas Madison Square Garden

Gordon College tops St. Francis 72 54 in Boston Garden opener

Gordon College used a height advantage and a second half zone to pull away from St. Francis College 72 to 54 at Boston Garden. Wayne Young led Gordon with 26 points while Rick Wilson had 22 for St. Francis. Gordon improved to 3-1, St. Francis opened at Biddeford High School next for a home game against Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Boston St. Francis College Boston Garden Gordon College Red Knight Gordon Fighting Scots Wayne Young Laurie McCown Rick Wilson Red Knights St. Francis Decfnse Boston Gardens Steve Donahue Young Bob Keegan Tom Montzingo McCown Steve White Biddeford High School Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alexson Keegan Pechilis Montzingo Carlson House Mills Wilson Donahue Hogan Taylor Callahan Moschella Tom Smith G. Burke Walsh Feeney Tim Smith Tynion

Patriots Threatening Bottom Teams in AFC Clash

The New England Patriots seek a win against the Baltimore Colts to improve a 2-8 mark as they chase Houston and New Orleans for the league's worst record. Interim coach Phil Bengtson faces a Colts club testing young players including Marty Domres and a defense allowing 32.3 points per game.

Baltimore New England Patriots Houston New Orleans Baltimore Colts Patriots Phil Bengtson Buffalo Bills Bills Bengtson Colts Marty Domres Domres New England Miami Jim Plunkett

Priscilla Eaton Leads Western Maine Match In Big 20 Elimination

Priscilla Eaton of Big 20 Lanes posted a career high ten string total of 1,160 to lead Ann Hubert 1,109 in the first half of the Western Maine Tills elimination at Big 20. The return leg is scheduled at Roll-A-Way on December 16 at 2 p.m. Eaton opened with a 150 and finished strong with eight strikes and 157 bonus pins in a 232 extra-pins effort.

Priscilla Eaton Ann Hubert Western Maine Mrs. Hubert

Amherst vs Trinity gridiron safety ruling explained

Gridiron Quiz explains a play on Amherst on its 2 yard line where the ball ends in the end zone. The official should award Trinity a safety, per rule 8-5-1, since the defending team caused the ball to become dead in their end zone.

Amherst Trinity Benn

Babe Parilli Sets Sights On NFL Head Coaching

Former Kentucky All American and ex Patriots quarterback Babe Parilli, 26 year NFL veteran, is poised as a leading candidate to become head coach of the Boston NFL club next year. Parilli currently assists the Pittsburgh Steelers with quarterback duties and says no contact has occurred.

Boston Vito Babe’ Parilli New England Patriots Parilli Boston Herald Traveler John Mazur Patriots Phil Bengtson Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Terry Bradshaw Kentucky Acton Massachusetts

Bridgeport Beats Slippery Rock in Knute Rockne Bowl

Bridgeport quarterback Roy Ferreira threw a 23 yard touchdown pass to Chuck Cornell with three minutes left to seal a 27 22 victory over Slippery Rock. It extended Bridgeport’s winning streak to 21 games, the longest in college football.

Atlantic City N. J Roy Ferreira Chuck Cornell Brideport Slippery Rock Purple Knights Bridgeport Jim Tully Ferreira Cornel Tim Nunes Ron Layton Dan Toomey Tony Esposito Nunes Layton Ken Marranko Corne

Vikings Steady Push Key NFL Clash With Steelers

The Vikings aim to slow rookie Franco Harris as they chase another victory to stay in the Central Division race behind Green Bay and Detroit. Pittsburgh seeks its first division title in 40 years after a 7 3 record, while Fran Tarkenton and a resurging offense try to sustain a late-season surge.

Dick Joyce Associated Press Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Franco Harris Pittsburgh Steelers Franco Lydell Mitchell Penn State Minnesota Purple Gang Vikings Green Bay Detroit Viking Fran Tarkenton Buddy Bob Brown Fran Steelers Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins St. Louis Cardinals New Orleans Cincinnati Chicago Baltimore New England New York Giants Philadelphia Buffalo Atlanta Denver Houston San Diego NFL Larry Brown Redskins John Brockington Packers Brown Brockington

Mixed results span two rounds in major sports

In golf New Zealand Open leaders Walter Godfrey and Peter Crocker sit two strokes ahead at 137 after two rounds. In sailing Jose Gancedo and Roman Taya lead the Americas Cup after a 69 third round for 206. Heritage Classic leaders Forrest Ferler and Johnny Miller at 136 after two rounds. In motorsports Michael Schnell, paralyzed after a practice crash for the Outboard World Championship, and Luther Motschenbacher, injured in a shop fire, recover in California and Arizona respectively. In bowling Lorenzo Monti wins two day World Cup qualifying. Roger Catkin and Mark Roth lead toward the Bruns wick World Open finals. In hockey the WHA posts a 2.5 million bond in Philadelphia.

Auckland N.Z Walter Godfrey New Zealand Peter Crocker Australia LA Romana Dominican Republic Jose ‘Pepe’ Gancedo Roman Taya Spain Hilton Head Island S.C Forrest Ferler Johnny Miller Harbour Town Lake Havasu Ariz Michael Schnell Stockton Calif Hamburg Germany Lorenzo Monti Italy Roger Catkin Jhhampion Normal Illinois Chicago Mark Roth Trom Brooklyn N.Y Philadelphia World Hockey Association U.S. District Court

NBA standings and results from rounds in Atlantic to Pacific divisions

Eastern Conference action shows Boston leading with 10 2 record and New York 7 4, plus results from yesterday including Boston 114 over New York 97 and Chicago 100 Golden State 9. ABA East standings list Carolina 14 9 and New York 10 10 with Denver 12 12. Sunday's and today's schedule feature matchups across both leagues with several interstate clashes.

G.B. Boston New York Buffalo Philadelphia Atlanta Baltimore Houston Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee K.c.omaha Detroit Los Angeles Golden State Phoenix Seattle Portland Boston Kansas Dallas Utah Carolina Memphis Indiana Kentucky Denver San Diego Virgini Richmond Carolin Charlotte N.C

Trotters And Pacers Lewiston Raceway Entries

Entries for 10 races at Lewiston Raceway announce post time 7 30 p m with pace and trot divisions. Winners across races include Dream Time Misty Rock Tagalong Tani and Vernon and Mountaineer style placings, with exacta and handle reported.

Kittie G. Tletetsky Misty Rock G. Boyle F. Parker Mutiny Brooke Pike Mountain Glen F. Woodbury Denny Swift Kinney Liza J D. Richards Tar Horn D. Gray Ueen J. Gerry Elvin i . Richards Irish Kent W. Parker Jr Express Pick N. Watson Mike Rosecroft S. Whittemore Gemini Rose R. Bartlett Golden Law F. Parker Amy Alden J.C. Smith High Street Debbie F. Pike Andys Boy A. Davignon Prima di G. On G G. On G. Sneeky Bar, Fitch 7. Good Lord M. D. Richards Lady Seal Vernards Boy L. Fitch Mighty Winston M. Smith Master Jon D. May Tom Cleaves H. Richards Queens Ravenel J.C Smith R. Arnold Mims Lucky Crescent Miss Chinbro Luci Victory R. Gartley Cold Spring Cy G. Gardner Lynn Boot Charlie Overlook Mighty Monarch M. Wing Tenor John A. Mooney Muney Dear Chasinald Borderview E. Hall Gramier B Early Frost N. N. Watson Mighty Start American Watson Marcon Mars T. Harris Success Ace Chief Creed R. Rose Overlee Dale R. Lan N. R. Sprague Lee Holly Warden Jimmy S.S. Smith Prince Rene F. Woodbury Speedy Abbe Hf. Coleman Ballardeer N. L. Fitch Avon Target L. Quirmon Toni First Hope Melvin Kelmar Scooter Lee Chela N Brave Steppy Staley Hanover Lucky Layne Exacta

Top seeds reach third round in national girls indoor tennis

In Plainville Massachusetts Betsy Nagelson and Susan Mehmed Ibasich advanced to the third round of the National Girls Indoor Tennis Championships at Turnpike Racquet Club Nagelson defeated Debbie Dunkin 69 75 and Ibasich beat Vicky Robinson 61 61 in 18 and under and 16 and under divisions SASKATOON Saskatchewan Doug Bentley a Hall of Fame NHL star died after a long illness Pete Rose has posted over .300 average for eight straight seasons with the Reds.

Plainville Mass Turnpike Betsy Nagelson St. Petersburg Fla Debbie Dunkin Bayside N.Y Susan Mehmed Ibasich el Cerrito Calif Saskatoon Doug Bentley National Hockey League Hall of Fame Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds

Race Results from Daily Double Pace Handicaps

Race results list three events with pace times and entrants including Bambi Moraka Outlooks Miss and Justly Wood. Times noted 2.08 2.13.3 and payouts for the Double. Names include Jefferson Byrd Inez Te Scott and Sassafras Mate.

Bambi Moraka Outlook Miss Ben Pretty Fine Chief Jefferson Byrd Inez Te Scott Miss Wales Sour Puss Make Justly Wood Brody Moraka Trusty Promise Frisco B. Happy Sorrell Rocky’ O'Brien Sassafras Rocky Glen Leo

College Scores From First Round Augusta Tourneys

College teams posted first round results across multiple tournaments. Highlights include Allen University 78 over Georgia Southwestern 63 and Augusta College 85 over Piedmont 58 at the Augusta College Tipoff. Shrine Invitational saw Samford 81 pull away from Abilene Christian - other scores include New Mexico State 110 over Angelo State 71 and Utah State 63 over Colorado State.

Associated Press Augusta College Allen University Georgia Southwestern Piedmont College Samford Abilene Christian

Baseball writers stunned by Raiders plays in Oakland World Series room

Reporters arrived for Oakland's World Series opener to find the room board displaying two Raiders football plays, a surprising cross sport mix. The scene blends baseball anticipation with football artifacts as fans and scribes react to the odd juxtaposition.

Oakland Oakland Raiders

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