Whalers Close Gap on Crusaders in WHA Showdown
Rick Ley scored the game winner as the Boston Whalers blanked the Cleveland Crusaders 3-0 at Boston Garden. Al Smith posted a 24 save shutout, while Gerry Cheevers made 28 saves for Cleveland. Larry Pleau added a key second period goal as New England trimmed Cleveland to two points with a game in hand.
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Trojans and Tide Lead AP Poll as Sooners, Buckeyes Rise
Southern California and Alabama sit No 1 and No 2 in the penultimate AP college football poll of the regular season. USC secures 46 first place votes and 990 points, while Alabama collects four first place votes and 890 points. Oklahoma climbs to third after beating Nebraska 17-14, and Ohio State moves to fourth following a 14-11 win over Michigan.
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Esposito and Lemaire Share NHL Scoring Lead
Boston’s Phil Esposito and Montreal’s Jacques Lemaire top the NHL scoring race with 34 points each as stats show 14 goals and 20 assists for Esposito and 19 goals with 14 assists for Lemaire. Rod Gilbert trails with 32 points, while Gilles Villemure leads goaltenders with a 1.82 GAA.
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Patriots sign Charlie McKee and assign to taxi squad
The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Charlie McKee and assigned him to the taxi squad. McKee, a Arizona alum, was a 1972 fourth round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys and later spent time on the Vikings taxi squad without a pro game played. Pitching coach Bill Posedel will coach Oakland's minor league pitchers next season.
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Yarmouth Suffers 8-5 Loss to St Josephs
St Josephs built on a three goal lead after a quick start and held off Yarmouth to win 8-5 at Portland. Steve Lavigne, a New York all star who ran a clinic there, earned the night’s hat trick and top star honors, with Rusty Dakers and Art Lovejoy the second and third stars. Dana Provencher, Steve Simpson, and Steve each contributed for St Joseph.
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Steve Lavigne
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Rusty Dakers
Art Lovejoy
Dana Provencher
Steve Simpson
Fleurent Penalty and Period Scores for Saint Joseph Game
Dan Provencher drew a first period slashing penalty. The scoring by period shows Yar 33 and 2 Saint Joseph 23 3 with the latter trailing in the game.
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Varsity Girls At BHS Will Receive Jackets
Biddeford High Activities Association at Biddeford High School plans a New Year party with first come, first served tickets. A Winter Sports banquet committee was named and the event will be held the third Sunday in January. The association voted to donate warm-up jackets to the Girls Varsity Basketball team joining the Big Eight Conference this year. The next meeting is Tuesday night Dec. 5.
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Bentley Opens 1972-73 Season Versus Maine Portland
Bentley College begins its 1972-73 basketball campaign at Waltham against the University of Maine Portland. The Bentley team posted a 26-2 record last season and aims to start strong.
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Bentley College
Waltham
University of Maine -Portland
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Need A Second Car Shop Want Ads Section I
Classified brief notes advertise space for a second car shop listing in the Want Ads section. Includes request for line items, rates, and contact details. Aimed at local merchants seeking partnership and space within the existing classified page.
Court Season Opens at Biddeford High School
The local basketball season starts at Steve White Gym in Biddeford tonight at 8 with St Francis facing Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Coach Jim Beaudry of the Red Knights is unsure how to appraise the Buzzard's Bay sailors first varsity season. Friday includes a Red Knights game after Emerson College versus St Francis Junior varsity.
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Boston
Yankees Make Big Moves At Winter Meetings In Honolulu
The New York Yankees acquired Graig Nettles from Cleveland and Jerry Moses amid a flurry of trades as 18 players changed teams. The Mets exchanged Agee for Rich Chiles and Buddy Harris, and Phil Hennigan was sent from Cleveland to New York. Pirates and Tigers added two minors for Dick Sharon, while Reds sent Bill Voss to St Louis for Pat Jacquez. Dodgers added Tom Lasorda and Mary Basgall to the coaching staff.
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Tom Lasorda
Maryt Basgall
Danny Ozark
Roy Hartsfield
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Atlanta Braves
Father-Son Banquet Ends Kennebunk Grid Season
In Kennebunk the first annual Mother-Father-Son banquet closed the flag football season at Kennebunk High School. Coach Dick Heikkonen presided with Francis Lamontagne as commission chair. Doug Welch spoke, noting the league’s quality. David Shields was named Outstanding Player.
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Hockey Group Will Elect Officer Slate
The Biddeford Hockey Association will elect officers Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Skating Rink in Biddeford. The group reports the rink at Westbrook is nearly finished awaiting ice, with $8000 committed for ice time and clinics planned for youths without strong skating skills.
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Harvard Names St. Pierre 1973 Football Captain
Dave St. Pierre of Salem Mass was elected captain of Harvard's 1973 football team. The junior defensive back is the second captain to be chosen from the position in three years.
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Dave St. Pierre
Salem Mass
Harvard
St. Pierre
Maine Woods Safer Thanks to Blaze Orange and Safety Efforts
The inland warden service reports the Maine deer season closed with 29 accidents, three fatal. Safety officer John F. Marsh cites a youth hunter education program, blaze orange clothing, and redirected interests as key factors reducing incidents from 1952 levels. Since 1959 about 30,000 youths have completed training under NRA sponsorship. in high-traffic southern Maine, hunters are required to wear blaze orange.
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Inland Warden Service
John F. Marsh
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National Rifle Association
Dolphins thump Cardinals to run 11-0 season start
Miami with Earl Morrall passing for 210 yards and Larry Csonka powering 114 yards on 16 carries pounded St. Louis 31 10. Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick added scores as Miami improved to 11 0. CBS telecast noted a chaotic postgame scene as fans swarmed the field and Howard Cosell called for calm.
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Unclear Game Calling Sparks Dispute After Match
Report notes disputed officiating in a game where calls were challenged. An estimated 300 attended the event, highlighting public interest and controversy around the refereeing decisions.
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