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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1973

Page

6

Coaches Corner highlights or matchups in mix of weeks

Biddeford hosts Westbrook at Omstead Field while Thornton Academy meets Portland Bulldogs at Portland Stadium. TA coach Bob Cote praises line play and two back tandem. he warns opponents and drills fundamentals for Portland test. Kerry focuses on beating Westbrook with injuries thinning Biddeford roster and strong running and line play.

Biddeford and Thornton Academy Dave Kerry Bob Cote Tigers Trojans Biddeford Westbrook Omstead Field Portland Stadium Portland Bulldogs Portland Cote Rich Neally South Portland Thornton Jackie Morrison John Cote Steve Vance Jerry Berube Armand Taschereau Dennis Thivierge Mark Ledge Jac Thornton Nick Truman Steve Fogg Steve Berry Biddeford High School Kerry Mike Gagnon Brad Goulet Dave Fortin Jack Dawson Bernie Forcier Chris Paul Dan Balargeon Dave Gonneville Goulet John Gaudreau Ken Brock Brian Arbour Jeff Cantara Orange and Black Paul Old Orchard Beach Joe Regina Wells Regina Jim Boisvert Warriors Old Orchard Tracy Servardo Tom Carr Randy Hirst Ken Day Mike Lee Skip Bernard Marshwood Massabesh

Pitchers Ready to Hit as A's and Orioles Vie for World Series

Oakland manager Dick Williams says pinch hitters will be ready as the A’s and Orioles pursue the pennant in a best-of-five playoff. Jim Palmer and Don Gullett anchor a pitching staff that may sacrifice to move runners, while Orioles star Davis anchors defense with Boog Powell sidelined by a shoulder issue. Bobby Tolan faces suspension shadowing the Reds lineup.

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Orioles inched toward lineup with Tommy Davis role

The Baltimore Orioles, used to Tommy Davis, consider his bat and potential spot in the lineup as they evaluate depth. The article notes Davis's hitting for power and the team’s search for suitable place in the batting order.

Orioles Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Tommy Davis

Maine Builders Co Seeks Projects With Free Estimates

Is your house in need of repairs a roof dormer addition garage or new porch call Maine Builders Co for free estimates. Thirty two years of experience fully insured. Call 9344681 or 8835969.

Maine Builders Co

Reds manager Sparky Anderson Eyes Mets in NL Playoffs

Reds Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson said he would have preferred facing Pittsburgh or Montreal over the Mets in the National League playoffs. He noted hitters would face a 4 p.m. sun at Riverfront Stadium and feared Ike Tom Seaver Jerry Koosman and John Matlack, predicting he would meet Seaver twice in the series.

REDS Cincinnati Sparky Anderson Pittsburgh Montreal Mets Anderson Riverfront Stadium Ike Tom Seaver Jerry Kossman John Matlack Seaver

Oilers Acquire Bill Thomas From Cowboys on Waivers

Houston Oilers claim running back Bill Thomas off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. Thomas joins Houston roster to bolster backfield duties as the season progresses.

Houston Houston Oilers Bill Thomas Dallas Cowboys

BruinsTopology of Three Goalies for season opener

Boston Bruins plan to carry three goaltenders Ross Brooks Gilles Gilbert and Ken Broderick for the upcoming season with Dave Reece likely sent to the AHL Bruins down to 22 players as Derek Sanderson recovers from a back injury and new coach Bep Guidolin fields a lineup including Dave Forbes Chris Oddleifson and Richie LeDuc ahead of an exhibition game against Montreal at the Garden.

Boston Boston Bruins National Hockey League Vancouver Boston Garden Ross Brooks Gilles Gilbert Ken Broderick Dave Reece Boston Braves Bruins Derek Sanderson Bep Guidolin Alies Gilbert Broderick

Race results from a paced harness card with multiple heats

The page lists ten races with pace and trotting results. Winners include Glen Oaks, Mountain Buckeye, Charming Chance, Movie Star, Fella's Duke, Margy Eddie, Kirby's Ace, Chasinald, Oregon's Jean, and Fees Lad. Timings range from 2:07.4 to 2:15.2 with exacta and handle figures noted.

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Major League Leaders Conference Baseball Stats AP

American League leaders include Rod Carew with .350 and 11 triples for Minnesota while Dave Kingman and others top categories. Reggie Jackson leads AL with 32 homers and 98 runs. National League features Joe Morgan and Willie Stargell leading in key categories with Bonds high in runs. Seaver and Carlton pace strikeouts in the NL.

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Bugner Returns to Ring in London Showdown

Joe Bugner, once booed by fans, returns Tuesday at London's Royal Albert Hall to face Italian challenger Bepi Ros for the European heavyweight title. The 23 year old with a 50 fight ledger and six losses is riding renewed popularity and is favored to win as he eyes world champion status before 25. manager Andy Smith calls the Ros bout a minor hurdle.

London Joe Bugner Royal Albert Hall Bugner Bepi Ros Andy Smith Ros

Teheran Challenges Bid For Olympics

At Varna the Moscow led bid for the 1980 Olympic Games is challenged by Teheran as Iranian officials seek support from the United States. Hassan Rassouli of Iran's Olympic Committee signals a possible shift as U S officials hint Tehran backing and a possible dropping of Los Angeles as host.

Varna Bulgaria Moscow Teheran Hassan Rassouli U.S United States Los Anoalles

Mets Clinch NL East With 6-4 Win Over Cubs

New York Cubs 4 6 Mets top Chicago 6-4 to seal the NL East behind Cleon Jones and Rusty Staub with Tug McGraw on the mound. Durocher resigns as Astros manager. Preston Gomez to replace him. attendance tops 30 million in 1973. Reb Russell, ex MLB pitcher who once struck out Babe Ruth thrice, dies at 84.

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Now It's Johnsons Turn In Boston Red Sox Manager Post

Darrell Johnson, 46, named Boston Red Sox manager replacing Eddie Kasko. He plans to treat players fairly with a single set of rules, aided by a two year contract and retained coaches Lee Stange and Eddie Popowski. Aparicio signed to play next season before returning to Venezuela.

Boston Darrell Johnson Boston Red Sox Johnson Eddie Kasko Kasko Dick Willams Williams Louisville Pawtucket R.I Tulsa Red Sox Wings Lee Stange Eddie Popowski Don Bryant Yastrzemski Yaz Rico Petrocelli Carl Yastrzemski Darrell Dariell O'Connell Orlando Cepeda Juan Beniquez Beniquez Luis Aparicio Venezuela Fenway Park Pawitucket Red Sox

Flying Finn Paavo Nurmi Dies At 76 In Helsinki

Paavo Nurmi, the Flying Finn, died in Helsinki after a long illness at 76. The legendary distance runner set 28 world records and won seven Olympic golds across 1920 1924 and 1928, later barred from 1932 Berlin Games for professionalism. He built a business career and lived a private life, once bitter toward the press but later acknowledging modern athletes use modern aids.

Helsinki Finland Paavo Nurmi Nurmi Los Angeles

Lions Shift To Reverse Gear Against Falcons

Detroit used trick plays and Mel Farr to crush Atlanta 31 14 at Tiger Stadium. Farr ran for 98 yards and a late 32 yard TD, while Larry Walton and Ron Jessie added key scores as Don McCafferty opens his era with a win and a setback for the Falcons in a division chase.

Detroit Detroit Lions Atlanta Falcons Lions Atlanta Mel Farr Falcons New Orleans Don McCafferty Tiger Stadium McCafferty Joe Schmidt Baltimore Colts Nick Mike-Mayers Larry Walton Ron Jessie Farr Steve Owens

Renovation Starts At Yankee Stadium

A two year project began with a ceremonial start at Yankee Stadium as Mayor Lindsay presented Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig widows with home plate and first base. The plan lowers the infield, removes obstructing columns, updates lighting, and cuts stadium seating by about 12 000 seats. the Yankees will play at Shea Stadium in Queens until 1976.

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