Reds eye Dan Driessen as 1973 rookie candidate
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson hails Dan Driessen as a top rookie prospect after his 301 season batting average helped the club finish with a feeble attack. Driessen, signed in 1969, joined the Reds midseason and earned a regular spot amid the 1960s rookies surge.
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Ali and Frazier Set Sydney Madison Square Garden showdown
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier will meet February 4 at Madison Square Garden in a 12 round rematch. Each fighter guaranteed at least 850000 plus 32 percent of live gate and ancillary income. The pair, once rivals in 1971 Fight of the Century, seek to prove their diminished talents after recent defeats.
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Milan Is Maine’s Male Bowler Of The Year
Brewster bowler Charles Milan III named Maine’s male bowler of the year after leading 10-string world record marks and Maine singles crown wins. Del Petty of Portland and Rose Rankin of Sanford share the women’s crown, noted for high sectional scores and world tour finishes. All three will be honored at the Maine Awards Hall of Fame dinner in Portland Saturday.
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Whalers face Toros to close exhibition season
New England Whalers, 3-2 in pre season, meet the Toronto Toros in New London Ont for the final exhibition game. In Yar mouth Mass the Whalers defeated the Quebec Nordiques 8-2 led by Tommy Webster with three goals as Rejean Houle opened scoring for Quebec.
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Tiger Yearlings Top Jack Junior
Biddeford High yearlings defeated Jack Junior High 26 to 8 on a Wednesday afternoon. Down 8 0 at halftime they surged back with a 15 yard end sweep by Skip Wilson for their first TD and a Keith Jacques to Joey Potvin pass for the extra point. Mike Gobeil's interception set up the second score and Steve Fleurant scored from the two yard line. Gobeil finished with the final TD run as Biddeford players Jim Berzeron Marc Gregoire Mike Labbe and Joey Potvin starred on defense.
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Designated Hitter Rule Boosted 1973 AL Offensive Output
In 1973 the American League posted a .259 team batting average, surpassing the NL for the first time in a decade. Runs per game rose to 8.6, and AL designated hitters combined for 227 homers, far ahead of 1972. The rule kept the pitcher from batting, allowing managers to use starting pitchers longer and rely more on top relievers.
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Patriots Remove The Guess Work In Colts Game
The New England Patriots study shows they will face the Baltimore Colts with a planned approach after recent struggles. Linebacker Steve Kiner blamed defensive coordination and coaching lapses for losses, while coach Chuck Fairbanks said adjustments and faster reactions are needed.
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