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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1973

Page

8

Matty Alou Sold to Padres in Salary Move

Veteran outfielder Matty Alou, a 34 year old with a .309 lifetime average, was sold to the San Diego Padres in a move away from the club’s tight-budget policy. Padres general manager Peter Bavasi said they are after name players regardless of salary.

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Red Sox Trade Pattin for Drago in First 1973 Moves

Boston makes quick moves after the World Series sending Marty Pattin to Kansas City for Dick Drago. The club also ships Ben Oglivie to Detroit for Dick McAuliffe, and negotiations continue for a swap involving Reggie Smith Ken Tatum for Rick Wise and Bernie Carbo.

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Patriots Acquire Claxton Welch in Draft Week Move

Claxton Welch, a 203 pound running back and ninth round pick from Oregon in 1969, joins the Patriots after time with the Cowboys and Chiefs taxi squad. Welch previously starred for Amberstowe and Suffolk Downs circuits, driving to a record $7.20 win and a $5,000 feature, as listed in the chaotic recap.

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Packers top Eagles 6 0 in youth football clash

In Saco Pee Wee action the Packers beat the Eagles 6 0 as the Patriots routed the Raiders 22 7 to clinch the sunberth in the Junior Division. The Chiefs outscored the Giants 32 7, the Dolphins edged the Jets after overtime to win 12 6, and the Redskins defeated the Colts 6 0 in overtime. Schedule shows five games from 12:00 to 4:30 with Packers Eagles and Redskins Giants among them.

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Rockets Go Cold Hard Hitters Beat Celtics 132 117

Houston Rockets shot 65.4 percent and routed Boston 132 117 as Rudy Tomjanovich 34 points Mike Newlin 32 and Calvin Murphy 28 led the scoring without Jimmy Walker and with Jack Marin limited. Houston improved to 4 of 5 on the road while Boston lost to 0 2 at home. The Celtics shot 51 percent but fell short.

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