Daylight showdown eyed for Bulldogs in Portland clash
Portland football fans hope an afternoon game will spark an improved offense after a 24-8 defeat by Biddeford. The piece notes urban renewal draining talent, a new vocational school drawing athletes away, and predicts remaining undefeated teams in Maine high school football across classes.
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Multiple trades and signings across major leagues
NFL trade sends Hubert Ginn to the Colts for Don Nottingham and a sixth round pick. Reds acquire Steve Kealey from White Sox in August deal sending Jim MacGlothlin to the American League. McMillan reaches third round in Quebec. King beats Michel in Phoenix. Newcombe wins Fort Worth opener. Nurmi dies at 76. New England Whalers face Nordiques in Cape Cod preview with NHL veterans joining. Patriots and Jets switch home sites for their NFL series.
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Trojan Coach Takes Issue With Polls After Oklahoma Loss
Los Angeles AP reports USC coach John McKay challenged college football rankings after a 7-7 tie with Oklahoma. He dismissed early-season polls, saying awards come only at season end, and defended USC's performance while criticizing Oklahoma dominance claims and Oregon State remarks. He noted penalties affected the outcome.
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Patriots Seek Reliable Place Kicker in NFL Return
The New England Patriots continue a kicker search after Bill Bell’s disappointing stint led to his release on NFL waivers. Jeff White, a punter and kicker, was signed to bolster the roster and is expected to wear the uniform for the upcoming game against the Baltimore Colts.
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Burns Downs St Andre's In Soccer Game
Burns Junior High School posted its second win of the year by defeating St Andre's 6-1 at Saco Memorial Field. Dave Harmon scored twice with one assist, aided by Peter Truslow with a goal and two assists. Kim Snow, Dave Sheehan, Mike Ross scored, Mike Sampa added an assist, and defenders Nunan Cotsis Lavigne Henderson stood strong. Richard Simpson made eight saves for Burns while Chris Jasonides had one. St Andre's totaled 23 shots.
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Heinsohn ejected as Celtics top Pacers in exhibition
Celtics beat the winless Indiana Pacers 110 to 100 in an exhibition game in Indianapolis. Coach Tommy Heinsohn was ejected after an early third-period technical foul. Jo Jo White and John Havlicek led Boston with 30 and 24 points respectively, while George McGinnis and Mel Daniels each scored 21 for Indiana.
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Esposito Recovers as Bruins Top Canadiens in Exhibition
Phil Esposito, fully recovered from last spring knee surgery, scored twice and assisted as the Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in an exhibition. The win lifts Boston to 4-2-1 preseason, with Esposito totaling four goals and six assists in four games.
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