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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1973

Page

6

Ali Set for Crucial Test Against Norton at Forum

Muhammad Ali faces a pivotal rematch with Ken Norton in Los Angeles as Norton seeks to topple the former heavyweight champion. Ali weighs 212 pounds to Norton's 205, promising a likely decisive battle with a potential $1.5 million closed circuit score. Promoter Don Fraser expects 14 thousand in attendance and a $600,000 gate, with Ali aiming to prove he remains the sport’s premier figure.

Los Angeles Muhammad Ali Ken Norton Ali San Diego Joe Frazier Norton Forum Don Fraser United States Canada

Weaver Takes Fifth Amendment On Orioles Pennant Drive

Earl Weaver refuses to answer on the AL East race as Baltimore extends its lead after a split with Cleveland. Hendricks injures an ankle but a healthy lineup still keeps the Orioles in strong position despite optimism. Other MLB results include Royals over Angels, Brewers over Yankees, White Sox over Twins, Rangers over A's, and a busy NL slate with Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles among winners.

Associated Press Earl Weaver Baltimore Oriole Cleveland Indians Weaver Orioles Elrod Hendricks Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals California Angels Milwaukee Brewers New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Texas Oakland A’s Hendricks Boogewell Dave Duncan Cleveland Tony Taylor Ike Brown Detroit Angels Kansas City Andy Hassler Royals Lou Piniella

Patriots Feel They're Better In 1973 Than 1972

Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks says the team is more disciplined and believes they are better than the 1972 squad, despite a 1-5-1 preseason. Jim Plunkett notes increased control and less desperation as New England prepares for the season opener against Buffalo. Sam Cunningham scored all three preseason touchdowns while Detroit’s Greg Landry threw for three TDs.

Foxboro Mass New England Patriots Jim Plunkett Patriots Bills Buffalo Plunkett Wide Ceiver Reggie Rucker Lions Detroit Sam Cunningham California New England Chuck Fairbanks Brian Dowling Greg Landry Massachusetts Nashua N.H Landry

Second Guessers Hit By Detroit Lefty Power

Boston manager Eddie Kasko stuck with two lefties Bill Lee and John Curtis at Fenway against Detroit who hit well off left-handers. Lee failed, Curtis lasted under three innings, Detroit won 5 to 4, dropping Boston 5 1/2 games behind Baltimore. Teammate Tiant to face Orioles in Baltimore tonight.

Boston Eddie Kasko Boston Red Sox Bill Lee John Curtis Fenway Park Kasko Lee Curtis Detroit Tigers Detroit Baseball Marty Patin Red Sox Luis Tian Orioles Baltimore Dick Pole Tigers Tony Taylor Orlando Cepeda Danny Cater Bob Aencery Doug Griffin Ike Brown Reggie Smith Montgomery Cleveland Tiant Jim Palmer Jesse Jefferson New York

Homer Drew Wins Class A Feature At Beech Ridge

Homer Drew of Raymond led on the 16th lap to win the Class A 25 lap feature at Beech Ridge Speedway on Saturday night. Ray Leach of Arundel and Jim Brown of Scarborough finished second and third in the main event.

Scarborough Homer Drew Raymond Beech Ridge Speedway Robbie Meserve Bob Shepard Buxton Homer Drew Raymond Ray Leach Arundel Jim Brown Joe O'Brien Cape Elizabeth Bob Bushley Jr Windham Bob Bushley Pete Peterson

College Scores from Across the Nation

A roundup of college football results shows Delaware over Akron 45 24 Holy Cross 30 Massachusetts Lehigh 49 Hofstra 0 Clemson 14 South Kentucky St 49 St. Pauls 0 Memphis State 21 Mississippi 24 Villanova 6 Virginia 16 Virginia Military 0 Dayton 22 Youngstown 6 East Michigan 17 Ball State 14 Nebraska 40 UCLA 13 Northern Illinois 42 Indiana State 24 Arkansas State 56 Abilene 46 Trinity 34 West Texas State Drake 10 Arizona 31 Colorado State 6 Grambling 29 Long Beach State 15 Idaho 62 Texas El Paso 14 Montana 41 Simon Fraser 14 Montana State 42 Idaho State 7 New Mexico State 24 Lamar 7 Pacific University 22 Sacramento State 31 Nevada Reno 28.

Dayton Youngstown East Mich Ball St Ind. Cent Evansville Nebraska UCLA Northern Ill Ind. St Southwest Far West Arizona Colo. St Grambling Col Long Beach Idaho Texas el Paso Montana Simon Fraser Montana St New Mexico Lamar Pacific U Sacramento San Fran Nevada Reno

Harness Race Card Showcasing Eight Programs and Results

Comprehensive listing of harness races with horses, drivers, and purses from Race One through Race Ten plus final results. Includes entrants absent drivers, times, payoffs for winners and placegetters, and daily double and exacta figures.

Court and Newcombe win titles as Open wraps up

Margaret Court defeats Evonne Goolagong 74 5-7 6-2 to take the women's singles title at Forest Hills. John Newcombe rallies to defeat Jan Kodes 64 1-6 4-6 62 6-3 in the other Open match.

Forest Hills Margaret Court Evonne Goolagong John Newcombe Jan Kodes Czechoslovakia Arlington Tex Billy Martin Detroit Tigers Texas Rangers Mrs. Court Newcombe Owen Davidson Rod Laver Ken Rosewall Virginia Wade Great Britain Billie + King Rosemary Casa

Guertin Leads Tri-City Golf in Weekend Shootout

Paul Guertin shot 70 and 73 for 145 to lead the 46th annual Tri-City Golf tournament over the weekend at Dutch Elm and Old Orchard Beach courses. Romeo LaBerge is two back at 147, Norm LaBerge 151, with Polackwich and McCallum tied for fourth at 152. Final 18 holes set for next Sunday at B ord-Saco Country Club. Valerie McCallum wins Ladies at Dutch Elm. Tim Angis wins junior at Biddeford-Saco.

Paul Guertin Tri-City Guertin Dutch Elm Old Orchard Beach B ‘ord-Saco Romeo LaBerge Norm LaBerge al Polackwich Dick McCallum Jeve

Cornhuskers Eye Title After 40-13 UCLA Win

Nebraska University, led by new coach Tom Osborne, crushed UCLA 40-13 in a season opener. Runty and Borgalle highlighted the offense with a 165 passing yards and a 144 point lead before halftime. Oklahoma’s Barry Switzer praised Nebraska as the top team in the league while NC State routed East Carolina 57-8.

UCLA Nebraska Cornhuskers Barry Switzer Oklahoma Sooners Nebraska Switzer Cornhuskers Ish Associated Press North Carolina State East Carolina Mme Tom Osborne Steve Runty Tony Davis Randy Borz Johnny Rodgers Rich Glover Frosty Anderson Davis Borg

Newcombe Wins U S Open Tennis at Forest Hills

John Newcombe rallied after a midseason slump to win the U S Open title at Forest Hills, defeating Jan Kodes 6 4 1 6 4 6 2 6 3 for 25000. The Australian, aged 29, praised his hard work and said he plans to play into May with the Houston franchise, alongside Margaret Court who also excelled.

Forest Hills N.Y John Newcombe Texas Australia Jan Kodes Czechoslovakia Aeidedaon Ea. Ee Houston Newcombe Margaret Court

Schoolboy Scores Train In Maine High School Football Scores

Maine high school football results show Kennebunk 6 York 22 Old Orchard Beach 41 Waterville 24 Rumford 6 Massabesic 6 Lake Region 6 Dexter 15 John Bapst 0 Desert 20 Old Town 12 Stearns 0 Lisbon 36 Leavitt 14 Hampden 28 Mattanawcook 0 Foxcroft 15 Orono 14 Lawrence 40 Gardiner 0 Telstar 42 Morse 41 Mt. Ararat 6 Winthrop 14 Monmouth 8.

Waterville Rumford Marshwood Noble Massabesh Lake Region Dexter John Bapst Nc Desert Old Town Stearns Lisbon Leavitt Hampden Mattanawcook Foxcroft Orone Lawrence Gardiner Telstar Mt. Abram Morse Mt. Ararat Winthrop Monmouth

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

Local classified column urges readers to use want ads for all needs and services. It highlights affordability and wide reach for individuals and small businesses.

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