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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1972

Page

4

Tigers Save Blue From Demotion In Oakland Playoff Run

Detroit reaches the American League playoffs with Vida Blue facing a possible demotion to the A's bullpen. Mickey Lolich will start for Detroit in the opener, while Blue eyes a starting role in the series. Bill Freehan may return for the Tigers, and Darold Knowles is out with a broken thumb for Oakland.

Oakland Vida Blue Detroit Tigers Oakland A’s Blue A’s Charles C. Finley Dick Williams Williams Bos Red Sox Detroit Boston Fenway Park Mickey Lolich Bby Blue Tigers Billy Martin Charlie Metro Bill Freehan Darold Knowles Knowles Lolich al Kaline Baltimore Orioles

Aging Pirates veterans await bench time in pennant push

Pirates star veterans Mazeroski and Pagan, aging heroes of past World Series wins, likely sit on the bench during the approaching National League playoffs against the Reds. Mazeroski, 37, limited to 3% of games and hitting .188, hints this may be his last season while Pagan trains as a possible pinch hitter and back up.

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NHL Opens 1972-73 With Sixteen Teams And New Look

The NHL begins its 55th season with 16 clubs including two new franchises the New York Islanders and Atlanta Flames and a host of rookie coaches. Wha face WHA competition as talent drains and several stars switch leagues. Opening games feature Minnesota at Montreal Chicago at Toronto Rangers at Detroit and more with Boston and Buffalo to start Sunday.

Associated Press National Hockey League NHL World Hockey Association New York Islanders Atlanta Flames Washington Kansas City Boston Bruins Gerry Cheevers Derek Sanderson John McKenzie Ted Green Ron Plumb Boston Bruins Ed Westfall Islanders Dan Bouchard Flames Phil Esposito Bobby Orr James Norris Orr Chicago Bobby Hull Montreal J.C. Tremblay Toronto Bernie Parent Phil Goyette New York Rangers Detroit Vancouver Bufalo Bernie Geoffrion Minnesota St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles California Johnny Wilson Buffalo Joe Crozier Vic Stasiuk Bob Pulford Garry Young Rangers Atlanta

Florida Southern coach named new North Adams State basketball head

Tom Greene 50 longtime Florida Southern College athletic director and basketball coach is appointed head coach at North Adams State College replacing Larry Siegfried who briefly accepted the post. Greene, a Oneonta New York native, previously led Hartwick College and has a 310 247 career record.

Siegfried North Adams Mass Tom Greene Florida Southern College North Adams State College Greene Oneonta N.Y Larry Siegfried Hartwick College Florida

Sparky Anderson Keeps Reds In Constant Motion

Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson, 39, in Riverfront Stadium talks of seeking problems and maintaining discipline as the Reds prepare for the NL playoffs in Pittsburgh. Johnny Bench calls him the smartest manager in baseball and credits his experience and insistence on honesty, fairness, and self-control.

Cincinnati Sparky Anderson Cincinnati Reds Anderson Riverfront Reds Pittsburgh Johnny Bench The Sparky Bench

Congress weighs lifting home game blackouts in sports

Washington lawmakers consider a bill to end local television blackouts for sold out games. Sen. Pastore and networks urge voluntary action, while NFL Commissioner Rozelle questions a swift solution. ABC's Roone Arledge backs lifting blackouts across major sports.

Washington National Football League NFL Pete Rozelle John O. Pastore D-R.i Rozelle Pastore Senate Communications Subcommittee Professional Football League Sens William B. Spong Jr D-Va Alan Bil D-Nev Redskins Spong Roone Arledge ABC Sports Inc Dean Burch Federal Communications Commission Burch Congress Bowie Kuhn

College Football Takes Center Stage In New England Weekend

Boston College faces Villanova on the road after a recent Navy setback as Yale hosts Colgate while Brown welcomes Penn for an Ivy matchup. Dartmouth travels to Holy Cross as Harvard plays Boston University at Harvard Stadium. Yankee Conference games feature Massachusetts vs Vermont and Connecticut at New Hampshire. Amh ers t leads Rick Murphy on a trek to American International as Hofstra visits Northeastern.

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College football week preview with New England teams

The article previews upcoming college football games among New England schools including Dartmouth Holy Cross and BC Eagles. It notes scores and matchups such as New Hampshire, Temple, Navy, and Villanova, highlighting expected battles and season form. The piece mentions Little Army Navy, regional pairings, and ongoing rivalries across the region.

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