Merrick Stifles Esposito As Blues Hold Off Bruins
Wayne Merrick shadowed Phil Esposito and limited him to five shots as the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 3 2. Merrick banked a late wrist shot to break a 2 2 tie with 4 16 left and fend off Boston’s late power plays. Esposito left the ice with an injury later and was hospitalized for X rays. Richie Ledoux broke his shoulder earlier in the third period.
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MacPhail Named AL President and Yankees GM
Chicago AP report notes Lee MacPhail named American League president succeeding Joe Cronin who will step down Jan 1 1974. MacPhail, son of Larry MacPhail, will also serve as New York Yankees general manager and aims to improve NL relations while Cronin remains as board chair. AL owners back making the designated hitter rule permanent from its three year trial with Rangers owner Bob Short among advocates.
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Thornton and South Portland ready for Saturday showdown
Coaches Corner notes both 6 0 teams, Thornton Academy and South Portland, eyeing the Southern Maine Class A title clash at George Martin Memorial Field. Cote plans balanced offense and strategic plays after a 44 0 win, while Biddeford buffers for next week face Deering and Dirigo plans.
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Cape Cod Cubs Top Jets 10 5 In NAHL Action
Sue Simard scored three goals and Bob Guineux added two to lead the Cape Cod Cubs to a 10-5 victory over the Johnstown Jets in North American Hockey League play in Hyannis Massachusetts Tuesday night.
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Berra contract renewal fuels Mets pennant era
Yogi Berra will manage the New York Mets for three more years at an estimated 75 000 per season after guiding the club to the 1973 National League pennant. Other notes include Lee MacPhail named AL president effective Jan 1 1974 and trades in football and hockey.
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