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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1973

Page

7

SPA report highlights financial strain on state sports funds

The State Principals' Association released its revenue sharing showing 1972 payments to schools totaling 21 401 76, 7 401 76 over budget. It notes basketball revenue helped, lists site locations and mileage payments to Biddeford Massabesic Noble Old Orchard Beach Sanford Thornton Traip Wells and York, and forecasts funding limits for 1973 74.

Dick Charles State Principals’ Association Maine Orono Waterville SPA Biddeford Massabesh Noble Old Orchard Beach Sanford Thornton Traip Wells York

American League Standings and Schedule Notes

The AL table shows Baltimore leading with 83 wins and 59 losses, Boston 79-66, Detroit 77-69, New York 72-73, Milwaukee 70-74, Cleveland 64-84, Oakland 84-60, Kansas City 78-66, Chicago 72-73, Minnesota 70-73, California 66-75, Texas 50-93. Tuesday results include Baltimore over Boston 8-3 and Cleveland over New York 7-3. Wednesday schedules list many matchups across divisions with doubleheaders and interleague games noted for multiple parks and starting pitchers.

St W. L. Pet Baltimore Boston Detroit New York Milwaukee Cleveland West Oakland Kansas City Chicago Minnesota California Texas Inings Oakland Bell Lockwood Palmer Hood Winight Moret McDaniel Clyde Merritt Bane Splittorff Holtzman Forster Caliiia Singer W. L. Pet St. Louis Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia West Cincinnati Los Angeles A San Francisco Buston Atlanta San Diego Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston

Pro Charts AFC West Raiders By Murray Olderman

Smug with best 10 year record in pro ball the Raiders are loaded again with balanced club but nagged by failure to win the big one Al Davis guides the organization and concentrates on defense Bubba Smith joins the front line Stabler may supplant Lamonica Don Milian arriving adds trade leverage Fred Bileninixotf praised Raymond Chester replacement neededBurly Bob Moore Kent Gaydos Mike Siani remain in the lineup Hubbard and Smith form a solid backfield Clarence Davis could energize the ground game Offensive line stars Bob Brown Gene Upshaw Jim Otto Art Shell George Buhler all in good health Otto nearing NFL consecutive games record Velia emerging Excellent

Raiders al Davis Bubba Smith Daryie Lamonica Don Milans Fred Bileninixotf Paul Warfield Raymond Chester Bob Moore Kent Gaydos Mike Siani Marv Hubbard Charlie Smith Clarence Davis Bob Brown Gene Upshaw Jim Otto Art Shell George Buehler Guare Otto John Velia

Raiders promise strong depth and big size in 1974 lineup

The Raiders feature Bubba Smith and Otis Sistrunk boosting the line with Art Thoms and Dan Conners anchoring middle. Young outside linebackers Phil Villapiano and Gerald Irons project long terms, while Skip Thomas may push Nemiah Wilson or George Atkinson at safety. Ray Guy sought for punting boost as Cliff Branch headlines return units.

Bubba Smith Tony Cline Otis Sistrunk Bubba Art Thoms Phil Villapiano Gerald Irons Dan Conners Cline Gary Weaver Ray Guy George Bianda

Bobby Riggs Predicts His Opponent Will Fall Apart

Houston AP report notes Bobby Riggs betting it will be Billie Jean King who cracks under pressure in the September 20 match at the Astrodome. Riggs, 55, predicts a five set win and markets a $100,000 prize while asserting pride in a man versus woman test.

Bobby Riggs Houston Bobby Riggs Billie Jean King Houston Astrodome Astrodome Purpie Lical Staubach Morton Dallas John Niland Chicago

Major League Leaders and Nichols College Open Season

Major League leaders list batting, pitching and fielding leaders across leagues with names such as Carew and Rose. Nichols College opens its 1973 football season Friday at Plymouth State in New England Conference action in Webster with 70-man squad led by captain Mark Lempicki.

Dudley Mass Nichols College Plymouth N.H Webster Memorial Athletic Field Nichols Mark Lempicki

Billie Jean King Tries Candy Cure For Health Worries

Billie Jean King says sugar candy may aid her mysterious illness as she and Arthur Ashe win a mixed doubles semifinal at the World Invitational Tennis Classic. She explains doctors are testing her condition, notes heat exhaustion in recent matches, and plans to play Bobby Riggs in Houston if cleared.

Hilton Head — Island S.C Billie Jean King Billie Jean Mrs. King Forest Hills N.Y Cally Miss Evert St. Louis Butch Buchholz Bobby Riggs Houston Astrodome

Tiny Tim And Little Dale Double Winners At Raceway

Cool weather drew a good crowd to Green Acres for pony racing. Tiny Tim and Little Dale each won both heats. Princess Star set a new personal mark with top finishers in multiple heats. Racing next Sunday Sept 16 at 1 45.

Tiny Tim Little Dale Raceway Buxton Green Acres Princess Star Ronnie — W. Hoyt Navajro Prince — H. Bean Saucy — E. Dawley Ticon — V. Farrar Carol

Duke Coach Bucky Waters Resigns to Join Duke Health Office

Duke University basketball coach Bucky Waters resigns after 18 seasons to serve as assistant to the university vice president for health affairs. The move shifts leadership of Duke's athletic program to new oversight in health and administration.

Durham N.C Bucky Waters Duke University Hockey Cleveland Cleveland Crusaders World Hockey Association Larry Wayne Hillman National Hockey League

Biddeford Smoker Set For Thursday

Biddeford High School football players will be introduced at the weekly smoker of the Biddeford Athletic Activities Association Thursday at 7 in the high school cafeteria. Coach Dave Kerry will handle introductions. Films of the 1913 Biddeford victory over Thornton Academy will be shown.

Biddeford Biddeford Athletic Activities Association Biddeford High School Dave Kerry The Orange and Black Thornton Academy

Morton Seeks Trade After Staubach Named Dallas Starter

Dallas chose Roger Staubach as the Cowboys No 1 quarterback over Craig Morton who urged a trade. Landry cited a tough choice while noting Morton's strong preseason. Morton praised his effort and said he wants to move to another club.

Associated Press Craig Morton Dallas Cowboys Roger Staubach Dallas Tom Landry Staubach Morton Craig Landry

Cornhuskers aim to challenge Trojans for top college crown

Nebraska rises to second in the AP poll after a 40-13 win over UCLA, trailing Southern California which led with 49 first place votes and 1,168 points. Ohio State and Texas follow, with Michigan, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, and Tennessee also in the top ten. N.C. State beat East Carolina 57-8 as the broader Top Twenty forms.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Southern California Associated Press Nebraska Ohio State Texas UCLA Bruins Southern Cal Arkansas Michigan Alabama Penn State Notre Dame Tennessee Colorado Oklahoma Auburn Arizona State Florida Louisiana State North Carolina State Houston North Carolina Texas Tech N.C. State East Carolina Cal Ohio St Penn St Arizona St Louisiana St N. Caro St N. Carolina Air Force Boston College Bowing Green Florida State Georgia Georgia Tech Idaho Iowa State Maryland Minnesota

Little Folks Lane League In Ninth Year

The Little Folks Mixed Couples bowling league begins its ninth season at 20th Century Lanes with kickoff on Saturday Sept 22 at 9 30. Ages nine to fourteen are eligible and teams balance boys and girls for even competition. A banquet and prizes for each child are planned and monthly three game sessions are set. parents seeking more information should call Nick Gillis at the lanes.

Little Folks Little Folks League Nick Gillis

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