Reds win World Series in seven as Bench stars again
Cincinnati defeats New York 7 2 in Game 7 to sweep the Yankees. Johnny Bench belts two home runs and drives in four runs as Gary Nolan and Will McEnaney silence the Bronx lineup. Thurman Munson stars for the Yankees but Cincinnati exhibits durable power and pitching to repeat as champions.
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Havlicek nets 32 as Celtics rally past Pacers in Indy
John Havlicek scores 32 points including eight in overtime to lift the Boston Celtics 129-122 over the Indiana Pacers in a late game surge. He adds 11 assists and six rebounds while Danny Roundfield leads Indiana with 23 points.
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Celtics cut McDonald amid Wicks Rowe adds in
Boston waives Glenn McDonald a 1974 No 1 draft pick as the Celtics trim to 12 players before the 1976 77 season opener with the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis State. McDonald averaged 5.6 points per game last season and was notable for his late playoff role against Phoenix.
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Celtics Rebuild with Levin Auerbach Deal for Rowe Wicks
Irving H Levin and Arnold Auerbach push Celtics toward a new era after trading Sidney Wicks for Curtis Rowe. Rowe and Wicks, UCLA stars, join Havlicek with Dave Cowens as a potential core. Silas goes to Denver, Simpson to Detroit as part of the three way swap.
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Weekend Road Tests for Tigers and Trojans in Maine
Thornton Academy and Biddeford face tough road games while Old Orchard Beach seeks advantage at Wells Massabesic looks to overpower Kennebunk Kennebunk seeks bounce back after losses as Massabesic hopes for steady offense against York Traip Marshwood and Lake Region clash in tight schedule Saturday features several 1 30 pm starts with several injuries and returnees noted for impact on outcomes
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This Week's High School Grid Picks
Lewiston to beat Rangor and Edward Little to top Brewer lead a slate of predicted winners across Maine with Portland facing Cheverus and Mt Blue clashing Mt Ararat. Other notable matchups include Gardiner vs Rockland and Messalonskee vs Oak Hill.
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