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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1973

Page

7

Butkus Starting For Bears Pick the word that most appropriately completes this sentence

The feature outlines doubt about Dick Butkus starting against Dallas with sources claiming injury fears while coach Abe Gibron asserts Butkus will start and play on special teams. It also notes Carroll Dale and Johnny Roland ending careers and Bert Jones named Colts starter amid NFLPA changes.

Dick Butkus Chicago Bears Chicago Daily News Butkus Bears Abe Gibron Dallas Theodore Fox Fox Bert Jones Baltimore Colts Colts Howard Schnellenberger Jones Marty Domres National Football League John Mackey NFL Player's Association William Morris Agency NFLPA Mackey Bill i Curry Houston Oilers

NFL Divisional Outlook 1973 Key QBs and Defenses

AP preview weighs NFL power in 1973 with focus on Vikings Packers Redskins Cowboys and 49ers. It notes Tarkenton Tarleton Hunter Kilmer and Kassulke as pivotal names, audits divisions in East and West, and ponders how defense and schedule shape race outcomes.

Associated Press NEW York Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers Fran Tarkenton Viking Minnesota Vikings Tarkenton Vikins Santa Claus Packers Scott Hunter Washington Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49Ers Atlanta Falcons East Washington Redskins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles St. Louis Cardinals Redskins Cowboys George Allen Dallas Tom. Landry Duane Thomas Landry Allen Billy Kilmer NFL Dan Devine Green Bay Allan Page Karl Kassulke Bud Grant

Men’s Fitness Program Starts Tuesday in Biddeford

Biddeford Parks and Recreation and Adult Education launch a Men’s Fitness Course on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Biddeford High School Gym from 7 to 9 PM beginning Sept 18. Activities include exercises, weight lifting, jogging, basketball, volleyball, Ping pong and badminton. Steve Notts leads the program. residents pay $5 and non residents $7.50 with registration by calling 282 5005.

Biddeford Recreation Department

Chevon Wins New London Purse At Narragansett Park

Chevon captured the $3,500 New London Purse at Narragansett Park on Wednesday night covering 5 ½ furlongs in 1:05 4 5 before 2,968 fans.

Lincoln, R.I Chevron London Narragansett Park

Pawtucket Red Sox Lead in International League Playoffs

In Charleston West Virginia the Charlies stunned Pawtucket 3-2 to knot the best-of-five series at 2-2. Frank Taveras drove in the decisive run with a ninth inning double as Brad Meyring and a nine-hit attack silenced the Red Sox. Pawtucket led 2-1 after two Jim Rice and Fred Lynn homers but Charleston rallied on Howard and Ott to force the decider.

Charleston W.va Charleston Charlies Pawtucket Charlies Frank Taveras Red Sox Tulsa Iowa Art Howe Vanced Jerry Mays Brad Meyring Bill Kouns Meyring Jim Rice Fred Lynn Charlie Howard Ihome Ed Ott Tony Solanta Gary Kolb Howard

House Expected To Ban Pro Football Blackouts

The House is set to approve a bill lifting local TV blackouts for sold out home pro football games. If enacted, some NFL season openers could air locally, with Nixon-signature timing and possible Senate adoption. The bill moves to conference if House and Senate differ.

Washington House Senate Torbert ‘H. Macdonald D-Mass Pete Rozelle NFL League Nixon Congress White House

Final 18 Holes Set For Tri City Golf at Biddeford Saco

Starting times for the final 18 holes of the Tri City Golf Tournament at Biddeford Saco Country Club are listed from 6:32 a.m. through 12:31 p.m. Players include Paul Guertin who led at 154 after 36 holes, with two strokes behind as the day begins.

Tri City Biddeford-Saco

Ruth Ryan’s silent vigil as Nolan Ryan nets no-hitters

ANAHEIM AP Ruth Ryan recalls a lifetime of suspense as husband Nolan Ryan pitched two no-hitters and nearly a third for the California Angels this year. She watched on TV and on occasion in person, saying the pressure on her is greater than the strain on him. She aims to see him break the strikeout record while cherishing their family moments and Reid’s birth.

Anaheim Ruth Ryan Nolan Ryan California Angels Bequty Detroit Nolan Ryan Sandy Koufax Ruth Koufax Alvin Tex Reid Baltimore Orioles Mark Belanger

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