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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1973

Page

6

Biddeford Squeezes By Westbrook In 28-20 Thriller

Biddeford High School rallied with 60 yards on 15 straight running plays in the final quarter to beat Westbrook 28-20 at Olmstead Field. Steve Methot sparked the decisive drive with eight carries for 47 yards and a two point conversion.

Westbrook Biddeford Olmstead Field Steve Methot Tiger Ayoff Dan Baillargeon Methot Chris Paul Forcier Orange Black Baillargeon John Gaudreau Blazes Tigers Paul Norm Nolette Righ Jeff Grant Jeff Swet Vitomimi Swett Grant Biddeball Bruce Hamilton Nilette Swet Hamilton Steve Howland

Narrow victories mark high school football night

Schoolboy football results show Biddeford 28 over Westbrook 27 while Skowhegan 22 beat Oxford Hills 14 and Rockland 38 defeated Mt. Ararat 6 Fryeburg Academy 18 Berwick. Edward Little 16 Bangor 19.

Biddeford Westbrook Bangor Edward Little Skowhegan Oxford Hills Rockland Mt. Ararat Fryeburg Acad Berwick

A's Edge In Experience For Orioles Opener

Oakland's 1972 World Series champs bring depth with three 20 game winners ready to pitch as they face Baltimore in the AL playoff opener. Vida Blue vs Jim Palmer headlines a game where Oakland aims to leverage veteran poise and strong defense against the Orioles who rely on speed and steady hitting from Boog Powell and Reggie Jackson's injury recovery.

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Staub Scoffs At Mismatch Talk In Reds Mets Series

In Cincinnati the Mets put Tom Seaver against Jack Billingham as they open a best of five NL series. Staub and Berra downplay Reds dominance while Reds manager Spark Anderson praises Billingham. Weather outlook for Game 1 in Cincinnati favorable with no rain expected.

Cincinnati Rusty Staub New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Reds Ets Yogi Berra Staub Berra Mets Tom Seaver Jack Billingham Billingham Seaver George ‘Spark Anderson Anderson Cincinnnati New York

Playoff Schedule By The Associated Press

The Associated Press releases the playoff schedule with starting times in EDT. On Saturday October 6 Oakland visits Baltimore at 1 p.m. and New York travels to Cincinnati at 4 p.m. ET. Sunday October 7 Oakland returns to Baltimore at 2 p.m. and New York to Cincinnati at 4 p.m. ET. Baltimore visits Oakland at 3 30 p.m. and Cincinnati at New York at 2 p.m. ET. Tuesday October 9 p.m. if necessary Cincinnati at New York at 2 p.m. ET. Wednesday October 10 Cincinnati at New York at 2 p.m. ET.

Oakland Baltimore New York Cincinnati American League National League Cincinnati

Hockey Results From Friday And Weekend Action

Friday results show Boston 8 New York Rangers 3 and California 3 New York Islanders 3 with other ties Montreal 2 Chicago 2 and Minnesota 7 Vancouver 0. Weekend schedule lists Buffalo at Pittsburgh and New York Islanders at Canton New York Rangers at Detroit and more. Quebec tennis: Marty Riessen of Evanston advanced to the singles semifinals at the Quebec International Tennis Open with a 6 1 6 2 victory.

California New York Islanders Chicago Montreal Minnesota Vancouver Canucks Philadelphia Toronto Denver St. Nhl Bufafio Pittsburgh Canton N.Y New York Rangers Detroit Vancouver St. Louis Boston Buffalo Atlanta Quebec Marty Riessen Evanston Sicury Sever Tenny Sveanson

Bruins Rout Rangers in Wild preseason victory

Boston improves to 5-2-1 with an 8-6 win over New York at the Providence Fete Center before 10,647. Chris Oddleifson and Don Marcotte each score twice, Andre Savard adds four assists, and Johnny Bucyk breaks a 3-3 tie in the second period as Boston holds off the Rangers.

Boston Boston Bruins Bruins New York Rangers Fete Center Providence Chris Oddleifson Don Marcotte Andre Savard Johnny Bucyk Richie Leduc Marcotte Oddleifson Leduc New York Gilles Villemure Ed Giacomin Bobby Orr Fred O’donnell Phil Esposito Orr Bac Rangers

Yogi Berra the Yankee legend and public icon

The narrative traces Yogi Berra from a St. Louis boyhood and early fame as a catcher to a storied career with the Yankees. It notes his public persona versus private demeanor, Casey Stengel’s praise, early salary disputes, his marriage to Carmen Short, and later roles with the Mets and as a manager, highlighting a career tied to triumphs and setbacks.

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Padres On West Coast Near Cash Squeeze 30-Day Deadline

National League owners demand San Diego management secure more capital within 30 days to keep the Padres in California. Other notes include Don Awrey traded to St Louis Blues and golf leaders in Ohio and California tournaments with scores and leads.

St. Louis Cincinnati San Diego Padres Boston Don Awrey Boston Bruins National Hockey League St Louis Blues

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

Classified want ads appeal to all readers in the community with varied listings. The page highlights affordable vacancies opportunities sales and services across multiple categories. Readers find items for sale job leads and personal notices in a bustling local marketplace.

Wishkah Valley High Girls Barred From Football Play

Three female players from Wishkah Valley High School football face sitting out as the team seeks to end a 23 game losing streak while a judge rules on their right to play. The state league bans girls from football under current rules, risking sanctions and forfeits if they participate. The ACLU argues the rule violates equal protection and seeks an injunction.

Montesano Wash Wishkah Valley Grays Harbor County John W. Schumaker Carol Delores Darrin Kathy Tosland Washington Interscholastic Aesage Uean The American Civil Liberties Union

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