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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1973

Page

7

Mets and Aaron miss chances in tense pennant push

The Mets split a doubleheader with the Cubs as they chase the NL East crown. Hank Aaron failed to reach Babe Ruth’s record across a pivotal day, going 3-for-4 with three singles and no homer as Atlanta fell to Houston 5-3.

Associated Press New York Mets Atlanta Hank Aaron Mets Chicago Cubs Aaron Babe Ruth New York Cleon Jones Cubs Tom Seaver St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Montreal Expos Pirates San Diego Padres Atlanta Star Ruth Braves Houston Astros San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Chicago Ron Santo Cardinals Phillies Bernie Carbo Tommy Hutton St. Louis Philadelphia Expos Jim Rooker Pittsburgh Montreal

Yukica Sees BC End 11-Year Texas A&M Drought Win

Boston College coach Joe Yukica hails a 32 24 upset at College Station as a pivotal win that proves his Eagles can compete in the South. BC improves to 2 1 while Navy looms next, with praise for his players’ resilience and confidence.

Associated Press Boston College Joe Yukica Eagles Texas A&m College Station Tex Yukica South Lane Navy New England Harvard Massachusetts Boston University Vermont Holy Cross Temple Dartmouth Big Green New Hampshire Wildcats Jim Stoeckle Crimson Yale Connecticut Brown Rhode Island Colgate Penn Maine

Suburban 2 Acre Lot with Colonial Ranch and 3 Bedrooms

Two year old Hillview Heights colonial ranch offers spacious kitchen dining area with appliances, living room with fireplace, 2 baths, 2 unfinished bedrooms up, baseboard hot water heat, and a 2 car garage on a large corner lot. Price listed at $44,000.

Hillview Heights

Race Results First Race Trot $500

Novasco wins the first trot with a 2:12 time and payoffs of 2.80 and 2.40 for place and show. Midnight Gambler and Gypsy Hill Champ also earned places, while Sam Ovelmo was scratched.

Ramona Wick Forever Happy Liberty Bay Adioscope Dream Time Kate Prima Daryl Jenny Carlos Savilla Steady Ranger Ima John Quintela Smokey Korners Lucky O’brien Brutus Hall Rocky Glen Mar Con Nero Elvin J Prima Ballerina Mighty Hi Mary Rebel Roy Levin Hanover Ozark Johnny Cool News B Bob Bob Bobbin Fly Robin Scooter Long Dr. Cassidy E.S.M Beauty Delmont al Dale D.M. Sun Able Dudley Nippy News Trusam Gary Valensia S. Apollo Secret Treasure Golden Law Paul Targhee Will Amy Alden All Adoiran Pretty Sadie Glen Jamin Hobo Highland Jubilee Exacta Novasco Gypsy Hill A'so Frosty Dares Shyster Clayhaven Porteus Apostle Star Sam Ovelmo

Exeter Triumphs Over Kennebunk In NH Showdown

Exeter, N H powered past Kennebunk 31 to 6 in a state clash. Exeter scored three touchdowns in the second period and two more in the fourth, while Kennebunk’s only score came on a Tommy Dudevoir to Pete Donovan pass. Exeter players Bass Mole Phillips Sullivan and Montague found the end zone. Kennebunk drops to 2-2 and visits Massabesic next Saturday.

Exeter N.H Kennebunk High School New Hampshire Rams Tommy Dudevoir Pete Donovan Kennebunk Bass Mole Phillips Sullivan Montague Massabesh High School

Maine Nordiques Make Ice Debut in Lewiston Exhibition

The Maine Nordiques, Maine's first ecovessional hockey team, beat the Quebec Nordiques 7 to 3 in an exhibition at the Central Maine Youth Center. About 2,000 fans attended as Michel Harvey served as playing manager for the Lewiston debut of the North American Hockey League club.

Lewiston Maine Maine Nordiques Quebec Nordiques Central Maine Michel Harvey New Maine

Red Sox fire Eddie Kasko as 1973 season ends

Boston drops Kasko as manager replacing him with Darrell Johnson and plans to bid on pitching help in trades. Reggie Smith aims to stay with Boston after knee problems and a late resurgence. Rico Petrocelli, Rogelio Moret, Mike Garman, Cecil Cooper, and John Kennedy blockers loom as possible trade or retirement moves.

Alize Rico Petrocelli Rogelio Moret Mike Garman Cecil Cooper John Kennedy Ray Culp

Darrell Johnson Named Boston Red Sox Manager

Darrell Johnson, ex minor league standout and longtime coach, is appointed the Red Sox fifth manager in 10 years succeeding Eddie Kasko. GM Dick O Connell cites Johnson's track record with developing players and guiding Pawtucket to pennants as key reasons for the choice. Johnson will lead a club praised for nurturing talents like Fisk and Evans while Kasko moves to an executive scouting role.

Boston Boston Red Sox Eddie Kasko Milwaukee Brewers Kasko Darrell Johnson Milwaukee Red Sox Dick O’connell Darrell Johnson Polo Pawtucket Eddie Dick O'Connell Carton Fisk Rick Miller Dwight Evans John Curtis Dick Polo Dick Williams Louisville Wings Tulsa Detroit Heey Eddie Popowski Stange Kasko Tom Yawkey

Baseball Leaders and Records Highlight 1960s Season Data

The data lists top leaders in batting runs and RBIs for both leagues with players such as Rose Garr Stargell Carew and Jackson. It also notes pitching leaders Seaver Carlton Ryan Blyleven plus a historical football score at Thornton Academy from 1918 with Carleton Lamb’s 11 extra points.

Cin Cedeno Htn Boads Morgan Stargell Pgh L.may Rose Garr Atl Staub A.oliver Simmons Stl Stl, 36. Triples Metzger Hun Maddox Matthews DaJohnson Brock John Gullett Seaver Carlton Phi Carew Min Scott Mil T.davis Bal R.jackson Oak North D.may Garcia Bando Chambliss Cle Bumbry Orta Chi R.jackson Oak F.robinson Cal Burroughs Tex Harper Ben Hunter Palmer N.ryan Blyleven Thornton Academy Portsmouth N.H Carleton Lamb

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