Winnipeg Ends Whaler Hex at Boston Garden
Bobby Hull led the Winnipeg Jets past the New England Whalers 3-1 at Boston Garden marking a first win there after six failed attempts. Hull noted the victory gives the team a big boost as Chris Bordeleau scored the eventual winner and Norm Beaudin added insurance. In the other WHA game, the Houston Aeros beat the Vancouver Blazers 7-2 behind Mark Howe's two goals and Frank Hughes's two tallies.
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Secretariat to End Racing Career in Canada
Secretariat will retire to stud after a final appearance in the Canadian Championship at Woodbine Toronto on October 28. Trainer Lucien Laurin and Meadow Stable chief Helen Tweedy cited grass training and sentiment as reasons for the possible departure, with Riva Ridge also set for stud duties under a $5 million syndication.
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Atlanta Flames Tops Bruins for First Victory Over Boston
Leon Rochefort scored twice and Curt Bennett added two goals as the Atlanta Flames beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 for their first win in the series after losing all five meetings last season. Phil Esposito scored Boston’s 13:22 mark and late goals kept it tight.
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Atlantic Way Wins Feature at Suffolk Downs
Atlantic Way led early and held on for a threequarter length victory over Mae Bob in the $5, allowance race before 6,888 fans at Suffolk Downs.
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Tiger Yearlings Rout Westbrook Frosh 28 0 at Waterhouse Field
Biddeford frosh remain undefeated with a 28 to 0 win over Westbrook yearlings. Skip Wilson opened with a 60 yard TD run and a 60 yard drive featured a 35 yard connection from Keith Jacques to Steve Masse. Jacques to Potvin and Fleurant scoring drives followed as Marc Gregoire and Joe Potvin forced a punt return setup.
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Tennis Upsets Highlight Weekend Sports Action
Several underdogs claimed wins across tennis golf and horse racing. Hans Pohmsann upset Charles Pasarell in Manila to reach the quarterfinals, Jasjit Singh and Mona Shallan advanced in Indian Grand Prix and a $110,000 women’s pro event, while Randy Erskine and Bobby Walzer led first-round in Pensacola PGA qualifying. Secretariat faces final Canadian International start and Riva Ridge enters Jockey Club Gold Cup.
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Staub Steers Mets Over A's in World Series Tilt
Rusty Staub powered the Mets past Oakland 6 1 in Game 4 to even the World Series at two games apiece. He fought a sore right shoulder to drive in five runs with a three run homer and a two run single and added two hits and a walk. Jon Matlack started and won his first World Series game despite shoulder tightness as the Mets’ left hander limited the A's to one unearned run in eight innings.
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Oakland Claim Hard To Believe In Williams Exit Talk
New York AP reports the Oakland A’s deny impact from executive strife as manager Dick Williams hints at quitting after the World Series with the Mets. Infielder Mike Andrews, reinstated under commissioner Kuhn, says he faced duress from owner Charles Finley over a controversial signing while Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando weigh trades. Andrews does not expect to return next year.
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Biddeford Smoker Slides Film of Cheverus Game
Films of the Biddeford Cheverus game will be shown tonight at 7 during the Biddeford Athletic Activities Association weekly meeting in the Biddeford High School lecture room.
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Spectator Bus Planned for Noble-Kennebunk Game
Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Arundel Boosters Club sponsors a spectator bus to the Noble game. The bus departs Kennebunk High School at 12 15 p m Saturday.
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Native Trail Wins Photo Finish at Narragansett Park
In Pawtucket Rhode Island Native Trail paid 6.20 led from start to finish to win the $3000 feature race over Ancient Alley and Estimator Dave before 2415 fans at Narragansett Park on a Wednesday night.
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