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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1973

Page

6

Vance shines as Thornton topples Portland 26 14

Thornton Academy defeated Portland 26 to 14 as junior tailback Steve Vance rushed 38 times for 215 yards and two touchdowns while Frank Sears, at quarterback for the first time this season, added a score. Portland replied with two Neally led TDs but fell short.

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Mets Square The Playoffs In Shea Showdown

The Mets beat the Reds 5-0 in New York to tie the NL division series at one game each. Lefty Jon Matlack tossed a two hitter as Cincinnati’s Red Machine looked to rebalance with Ross Grimsley facing Jerry Koosman in today’s game two at Shea Stadium.

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Mets top Reds on Staub homer and strong pitching

Rusty Staub hit a solo homer in the fourth to give the Mets a 1-0 lead off Don Gullett who lasted five innings. The Mets erupted for four in the ninth against Tom Hall and Pedro Borbon as Jerry Grote cleared the bases with a two run single. Don Matlack dominated the Reds allowing only two to reach second and striking out nine.

Mets Rusty Staub Don Gullett Gullett Tom Hall Pedro Borbon Jerry Grote Matlack

College football scores and results from across campuses

A mixed slate shows Boston College, Bucknell, Gettysburg, Columbia, Princeton, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Cornell, Lehigh, Delaware and others posting varied outcomes. Notable scores include Delaware 56 over Lehigh, Fordham 18 over Baldwin Wallace, Harvard 16 to Seton Hall 17, and Alabama State 14 over Georgia Tech 14. Differences in women and men racing events noted with Robyn Smith racing at Belmont Park and Monticello harness results. Additional hockey prospect moves reported with Minnesota North Stars sending players to New Haven Nighthawks.

Boston College Nagy Bucknell Gettysburg Col Columbia Princeton Connecticut New Hampshire Cornell Lehigh Delaware Baldiwn-Wallace Monticello N.Y Robyn Smith Belmont Park Herve Filion Filion Adorado Monticello Raceway Pacer

Bruins Open 50th Season Against Canucks At Garden

Boston Bruins begin their 50th NHL season with a 7 2 preseason win total and host the Vancouver Canucks at the Boston Garden. Johnny Bucyk, Ken Hodge, Wayne Cashman, Don Marcotte and Greg Sheppard scored in the exhibition finale as coach Guidolin eyes a month to full readiness.

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Kennebunk Sinks Massabesh In Homecoming Thriller

Kennebunk defeats Massabesh 22 to 0 at Memorial Field as the Rams stifle the Mustangs in a wind swept Ram Homecoming. QB Steve Rose throws and runs, Dorval and Bennet power the ground game while Dill anchors the line and blocks. Next up Wells rivalry looms as Kennebunk improves to 4 1.

Don Littlefield Kennebunk Massabesh Ram Memorial Field Rams Mustangs Jack Chenard Brian Dill Wayne Wedgewood Greg Libby Dil Dorval Bennet Phil Smith Dave Blaisdell Dan Ghiodoni Steve Rose John Gordon Rose Earl Boyes Paydirt Dill Smith Ghiodoni Boyes Tom Dudevoir Hanusek Jim Hanusek Terri Messer Wells Massabeshc

Eagles Receiver Ben Hawkins Out For Season With Leg Injury

Philadelphia loses 27 26 to Buffalo as Ben Hawkins fractures his left leg in the final period. The 29 year old veteran left the game after colliding with a yard marker near the sideline and is expected to miss the rest of the NFL season. Hawkins caught two passes for 30 yards and was admitted to Graduate Hospital after the game.

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