Packers Rally Past Lions For 24 23 Victory
Green Bay improves to 4-1 atop the NFC Central after a Monday night comeback. Scott Hunter hit Leland Glass for a 15 yard TD with 1:54 left, and Chester Marcol added the extra point. Ken Ellis returned a punt for six, turning the tide after Detroit led 17-7 at half.
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Trojans Edge Sooners For Top AP Poll
USC coach John McKay, in his 13th season, leads the No. 1 Trojans to a close 18-point win over Oklahoma. The Associated Press ranking keeps USC on top with 28 first place votes to Oklahoma's 20, as Alabama Ohio State and others follow. McKay notes his age, humor, and philosophy on sideline energy and winning.
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McCafferty Firing Criticized by Colts Insider
Baltimore figures erupted as Bill Curry condemned the dismissal of Don McCafferty, urging fairness for the Colts coach blamed for a 1 4 start. Curry cited injuries and bad luck while joe thomas defended a youth regime and John Sandusky taking over as McCafferty expresses calm resignation.
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Nashua Greyhound Track Suit Goes To Judge
A Hillsboro County Superior Court judge weighs a lawsuit by 700 Nashua residents seeking to overturn a zoning variance for Yankee Greyhound Corp. to build a 5 million dollar greyhound track on 17 acres near the Massachusetts line. Testimony ended after a five day hearing as opponents cite traffic and property value concerns. The state Greyhound Racing Commission also grants an 58 night racing schedule beginning March 1973 to Hinsdale Raceway.
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Hudson Richards Expo Match Set in Portland Arena
Phil Hudson North American and New England featherweight champion will meet Robbie Richards in a ten round bout at the Ex position building in Portland. The match headlines a Hudson Richards Expo event highlighting regional boxing talent.
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Portland boxers set for Oct. 26 bout card promoter says
Promoter Sam Silverman says two Portland fighters will clash in a planned Oct 26 boxing match. The card will feature five other bouts.
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Biddeford Smoker Tonight at Kennedy School
Films of the Biddeford Cheverus grid contest will be shown at the Biddeford Athletic Association weekly smoker tonight at 7 30. Discussion of plans for the homecoming game also on the agenda.
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Italian craftsman builds ultra light bike for Merckx world hour record attempt
Ernesto Colnago designed a 12 pound light bike for Eddy Merckx to challenge the world hour record in Mexico City. The Rolls Royce of bikes uses duraluminum and titanium parts with perforations and helium filled tires. Merckx tested it at Vigorelli Velodrome in Milan and aims for the October 25 run on the Mexico City track.
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Bruins Weigh Bobby Orr Return Time From Knee Surgery
Boston coach Tom Johnson evaluates Bobby Orr at practice as he recovers from knee surgery and may return for Wednesday’s game in New York against the Rangers. Orr has not played this season while Orr’s absence has not hurt offense. defense may gain with added beef. Eddie Johnston to start in goal versus the Rangers.
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Youth Football Standings and Upcoming Games
Saco PeeWee Youth Football standings show Jr. Division Jets over Raiders and Patriots 4 Eagles 0. Jets 18 Patriots 0 and Raiders 13 Eagles 7. Senior Division Redskins over Giants 0 Chiefs 21 Redskins 7. Colts 12 Giants 13. Next week at Thornton Academy features Colts vs Chiefs and Jets vs Raiders at 10 a.m. and Giants vs Redskins and Patriots vs Eagles at 11 a.m.
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Pro Basketball Classified Want Ads Are For All The People
Classified ads announce basketball want ads inviting players, coaches, and teams to respond. Listings note opportunities across leagues and regions with contact details and rates for space.
A's Hold Reds On the Ropes in World Series Showdown
OaklandElectric A's take a 2-0 series lead over the Cincinnati Reds as Vida Blue proclaims the champs are on the ropes. John Odom to start a pivotal game at the Coliseum. Reds clutch confidence with Pete Rose and Joe Morgan leading the charge.
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Celtics Seek Fourth Straight Win at Hawks
Boston’s Celtics, now boosted by forward Paul Silas, chase a fourth straight NBA victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta counters with Pete Maravich and Lou Hudson after a 109-101 win over New York. Celtics’ next game after Atlanta is a home date with the Buffalo Braves.
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Burns Junior High St. Joseph's fall in league clash
Burns Soccer Club beat St. Joseph's Biddeford 4 2 at St Louis Alumni Field to stay unbeaten in the JHS league. Peter Truslow scored twice with Andy Goss and John Cotsis adding goals as Mike Saucier and Truslow assisted. goalies Lefebvre and Nunan each two saves.
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Finley and Kuhn clash over Oakland players' pay raises
Charles O Finley and Commissioner Bowie Kuhn spar amid a dispute over retroactive salary increases for Oakland A s players during the World Series. Finley contends raises were issued as bonuses, while Kuhn notes baseball rules prohibit performance bonuses and defers comment until after the Series.
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Escalating Sports Salaries Dominate 1970s Athletics
A look at rising pay across major leagues shows Kareem Abdul-Jabbar earning about 82 500 a month with Milwaukee Bucks while Johnny Bench earns 82 500 a year for the Cincinnati Reds. Stars in basketball hockey football and baseball command headlines making million dollar deals and sparking debates over salary equity.
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Nelson Edges Tarbox In Western Maine Title Elimination
Margaret Nelson of Big 20 Lanes narrowly defeated Pat Tarbox of Roll-A-Way Lanes by two pins in a Western Maine title elimination at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Nelson trailed by 93 pins entering the last five strings and won with a late spare six. Nelson totaled 2 091 from 1 016 in the final and 1 075 first half, while Tarbox posted 2 089 with a 1 091 second half and 938 first half. Nelson advances to face Mrs. Dot Petty in the finals.
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