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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1976
Page
9
The Bears visit the Vikings as both teams chase the Central Division top spot in this NFL clash. Chicago, at 3-1, seeks to exceed Minnesota’s early lead while the league features a toward unpredictability across several returning contenders.
Thornton and Portland played to a 1-1 double overtime tie at the Stadium. Shawn Moody opened the scoring for Thornton one minute in. Matt McCreary converted a Portland penalty kick and the game remained tied as Thornton challenged for a playoff spot with Lewiston upcoming. Lefebvre replaced by Hoyt after injury made 11 saves. Thornton drops to 3-5-1 with two double overtime losses this season.
Area football fans eye a busy weekend with Thornton Academy visiting Portland in a key Saco clash after Westbrook hosts winless Biddeford. The slate includes Old Orchard Beach at Massabesic, York at Kennebunk, and Marshwood at Wells, with previews of injuries and standout players.
Kansas City seeks its first league crown as Whitey Herzog leads the Royals in a best of five AL series at home against the Yankees. In Philadelphia, the Phillies host the Reds in a closely watched NL series with stars like Joe Morgan Pete Rose and Ken Griffey sure to shape the outcome.
Rick Middleton, new to the Bruins after being traded from the Rangers, scored three goals fueling a 6-2 win over Minnesota. He had netted four goals and three assists in five preseason games and praised the team’s balance as Boston drew 9,221 for the season opener.
Washington earns a 3-3 tie with Detroit as the Capitals record improves to 20 15 6 53 points through two NHL seasons. Coach Tommy McVie insisted the team would not give up after a promising start to the campaign. Other games saw Montreal thrash Pittsburgh 10 1 and Boston beat Minnesota 6 2 while Atlanta defeated Los Angeles 4 2 and Chicago edged St. Louis 6 4.
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