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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1972

Page

5

Protest Grows Over Russia Victory at Munich Games

U S Olympic officials plan a protest over Russia’s 51-50 basketball win at Munich citing an irregular final seconds call. The U S argues the game should have ended 50-49 and seeks IOC action against FIBA and officials led by William Jones.

New York Russia Arthur Lentz U.S Munich United States Lentz FIBA Jones Cali Colombia

Wills on waivers as Dodgers offer instructor role

Maury Wills, 40, placed on waivers by the Dodgers after a 1972 season in which he appeared 71 games and hit .129. Dodgers offered him an instructor job as he eyes a possible return, with his peak stolen bases record and Cobb’s mark still notable.

Associated Press Maury Wills Ty Cobb Los Angeles Dodgers Wills Dodgers Pittsburgh Montreal Los Angeles Cobb

Four colleges put on probation by NCAA in Knoxville

The NCAA council placed University of California at Berkeley California State University at Sacramento and North Carolina State on probation for recruiting and rule violations. St Johns Jamaica NY was reprimanded. California had a prior probation extended to 1975 with other penalties and reforms discussed.

Knoxville, Tenn University of California At North Carolina State California California State St. John’s Knoxville

Woodhead Sets Course Record At St. Joseph's

Steve Woodhead of St. Francis College set a course record on the 4.7 mile course with a 23 11 time as the Red Knights beat St. Joseph's College 26 to 29. Long Crawley and Gibbon led the scoring for SF with the rest of the top finishers matching the summary.

North Windham Steve Woodhead St. Francis College Red Knights St. Joseph’s College Woodhead Red Knight Long Crawley Alexander Reilly Scott Gibbon Benson Shea Holmes Sullivan Brennan McQuillan

Student Tickets Sold Only In Advance

Biddeford High School athletic director Brother Richard Hebert announced that no student tickets will be sold at the gate for the last two home games. Students must buy their 50 cent tickets at their schools and parochial school students may purchase at the high school. Only adult tickets will be sold at the game.

Richard Hebert Biddeford High School

Yale Leads in Rushing Offense and Defense in NCAA Stats

New York Yale, after winning its first four games, ranks among college football leaders in rushing offense and defense. NCAA figures show the Elis with Dick Jauron average 311.3 rushing yards per game, and allowing 97 rushing yards per game.

NEW York Yale Elis Dick Jauron

Sabres Stay Unbeaten With 2-2 Tie Against Bruins

Buffalo's young Sabres rally to draw 2-2 with defending champion Boston Bruins extending their unbeaten run to eight games. Rene Robert and Gerry Meehan scored in the second period after Boston's early goals. Roger Crozier left with a back injury. Dave Dryden finished the game.

Associated Press Buffalo Sabres National Hockey League Boston Bruins New York Rangers Philadelphia Toronto Minnesota Atlanta California Boston Montreal Bruins Garnet Bailey Johnny Bucyk Rene Robert Gerry Meehan Roger Crozier Dave Dryden Rangers Bob Taylor Flyers Rod Gilbert New York Pierre Jarry Dave Xeon Jacques Plante Leafs Ron Low Nets Jacques Richard Atlanta Flames Richard Keith McCreary Cleveland Shell Ted Hodgson Crusaders Marcel Paille Paille Bernie Parent Blazers Ottawa Los Angeles Guy Trottier Wayne Carleton Nationals

Burns Edges Denis Hall In Final Seconds

Peter Truslow scored with 58 seconds remaining to give Burns School a 2-1 win over Denis Hall of Alfred at Saco Memorial Field. It was Burns seventh straight victory amid a 13 shot effort and 10 saves by Wilfred Lefebvre. Gustavo DeEchavarri scored for Denis Hall. Dennis Cyr equalized. both teams missed penalty kicks.

Peter Truslow Burns School Denis Hall Alfred Saco Memorial Field Saco Booters Burns Wilfred Lefebvre Gustavo DeEchavarri Mexico Dennis

Biddeford Bantam Team Rout Yarmouth at Riverside Arena

St Joseph F C U sponsors Biddeford Bantams beat Yarmouth 11 to 1 at Riverside Arena Wednesday night. Steve Fleurent tallied three goals, Simpson Dakers and Arbour each scored twice, with Provencher and Eaton adding single goals.

Portland St. Joseph F.C.U Biddeford Bantam Yarmouth Riverside Steve Fleurent Simpson Dakers Arbour Provencher Pittsburgh Eaton Pirates Dave Giusti Biddeford Cannauna Hee

Cavaliers halt six game skid with 113 108 win over 76ers

Cavaliers, despite a seven game losing streak, topple Philadelphia 113 108 as Austin Carr scores 35 and Fred Carter leads the 76ers with 39. Milwaukee and Los Angeles win. ABA results include Carolina Denver and Kentucky Dallas.

Associated Press Philadelphia 76Ers Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland 76Ers Austin Carr Cavaliers Philadelphia Fred Carter Lenny Wilkens Milwaukee Buffalo Baltimore Detroit Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Seattle American Basketball Association Carolina

Andre's Federal Credit Union Junior Team Opens Season

The Junior Team begins its second game of the season this Friday at River Side Arena in Portland. Current record stands at 1-0 with the opener a forfeit victory. The game against Portland is set for 7 15 p.m. The Biddeford squad gathers at Rotary Park at 5 45 p.m. to prep.

Andre Federal Credit Union River Side Arena Portland Biddeford Rotary Park

Suffolk coach elected president of New England basketball coaches

Charlie Law athletic director and coach at Suffolk University was elected president of the New England College Basketball Coaches Association. Also chosen were Bill Olson of Babson College as vice president and Gerry Friel of New Hampshire as secretary treasurer at the fall Springfield College meeting.

Boston Charlie Law Suffolk University New England College Basketball Coaches Association Springfield College Bill Olson Babson College Gerry Friel New Hampshire

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