Torrid division races predicted for NFL AFC
The 1972 NFL East Central West divisions are forecast with Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Kansas City as division champions contenders. The article foresees the Colts and Dolphins in the East, Steelers strong in the Central, and Chiefs Chargers Raiders in the West with San Diego as a surprise team and Len Dawson guiding Kansas City to the Super Bowl.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
NEW York
Dolphins
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
Miami Dolphins
New York Jets
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Cincinnati
Steelers
Oakland Raiders
San Diego Chargers
Chiefs
Chargers
Baltimore Colts
New England Patriots
Buffalo Bills
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Houston Oilers
Kansas City Chiefs
Denver Broncos
Paul Brown
Terry Bradshaw
Bengals
Virgil Carter
Tommy Casanova
AFC
Oakland
San Diego
Len Dawson
Daryle Lamonica
George Blanda
Duane Thomas
Thomas
John
Harland Svare
Deacon Jones
Lionel Aldridge
Fearless Forecaster predicts opening NFL week results
Ben Thomas weighs in with bold picks for Week 1 of the 1972 NFL season led by Pittsburgh over Oakland and Kansas City over Miami. Other games feature San Francisco at San Diego, Atlanta at Chicago, and Washington at Minnesota with Jurgensen tipping the Redskins to a close upset.
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Ben Thomas
NEW York
Kansas City
Chiefs
Miami
Dolphins
Garo Yepremian
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Redskins
Washington
Minnesota Vikings
NFL
Terry Bradshaw
Daryle Lamonica
Raiders
Cowboys Face Uncertain Season In NFC Forecast
The Associated Press outlines a bold NFC projection with Washington atop the East and Dallas Cowboys a close second. It notes Staubach’s absence and aging defense as key challenges while Minnesota is pegged to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, ahead of San Francisco and Los Angeles in the West.
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Ben Thomas
Associated Press
NEW York
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys
Roger Staubach
Dallas
Washington Redskins
Minnesota
San Francisco
Los Angeles
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
Minnesota Vikings
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49Ers
Los Angeles Rams
Atlanta
New Orleans Saints
George Allen
Craig Morton
Stauback
Duane Thomas
San Diego
Calvin Hill
Walt Garrison
Washington
St. Louis
Cardinal
Jim Hart
Gary Cuozzo
Jackie Smith
Mel Gray
Donny Anderson
Leon Burns
Eagles
Giants
Frank Tarkenton
Vikings
Gene Washington
Jon Gilliam
Dave Osborn
Bill Brown
Purple People Eaters
Carl el
Beech Ridge to Host Class C Late Model Stock Championship
Beech Ridge Raceway in Scarborough hosts a 75 lap Class C Late Model Stock final with top three owners and drivers earning trophies. A and B classes run 25 lap features with first race at 7 30 pm and rain date Sunday at 2 pm. Notables include Hanscom Janson Jones Small Ham Leach and Peterson among others.
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Scarborough
Beech Ridge
the Ridge
Ray Leach
Arundel
Homer Drew
Raymond
Dick Garrett
Dick Wolstenhulme
Windham
Dick McCabe
Kennebunkport
Pete Peterson
Portland
Steve Brown
Springvale
Jim Higgins
Kittery
George Babb
Dave Gutter
Gorham
Phil Libby
Buxton
Dick ‘Lavoie
Alfred
Lee Cluff
Ron Mayberry
Falmouth
Gardiner Leavitt
Kezar Falls
Roger Hanscom
Ray Janson
Biddeford
Art Jones
Charlie Small
Yarmouth
Ken Ham
Hollis
Ma Graffami
Saco
Ken Lund Windham
Dwight Shepard Buxton
Mel Frank
Cal Varney
Little Folks Lane League Opens at 20th Century Lanes
The Little Folks Mixed Couples bowling league begins at 20th Century Lanes on Saturday September 23 at 9 30 with players aged nine to fourteen. Doris and Nick Gillis supervise the junior bowlers who will bowl three games weekly with prizes and a season ending banquet. Registration runs until Friday September 22.
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Little Folks
Doris
Nick Gillis
Boston College, BU, Holy Cross Open 1972 Seasons
Boston College targets national recognition as New England’s top program with a potent offense led by quarterback Gary Marangi and running backs Phil Bennett and Frank Smith. Boston University debuts the wishbone offense under Al Rich against Maine, while Holy Cross faces Rutgers at Fitton Field.
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Associated Press
Boston College
Boston Uni
Boston University
Holy Cross
BC Eagles
Joe Yukica
Caacans
Gary Marangi
Yukica
Phil Bennett
Frank Smith
Mike Esposito
al Rich
Ter
Southwest Tennessee
Coast Guard
Boston State
Bridgewater State
Curry
Maine
Maritime
West Chester
Bridgeport
Purple Knights
Hampden-Sydney
Kennebunk Flag Football Coaches Meet Tonight
Kennebunk Recreation Commissioner Frances Lamontagne announces a 7 PM meeting at Kennebunk Lower Town Hall for flag football coaches and citizens. Steve Austin calls for team drawings and rules discussion as about 10 boys sign up for the league open to Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Arundel youths aged eight to twelve. The program costs $1 per person to cover liability insurance and this is the last pre season gathering before the tentative league start.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk Recreation
Frances Lamontagne
Kennebunk Lower Town Hall
Steve Austin
Austin
Kennebunkport
Arundel
Holy Name Loop Bowling League Holds Preseason Meeting
The Holy Name Bowling League will hold its preseason meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Captains will pick teams and season rules will be discussed. First week of bowling starts Sept 25 at 7 p.m. Individuals may sign up at Roll-A-Way Lanes before the meeting.
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Holy Name Bowling League
G. Auger
R. Bean
N. Binette
R. Bois
D. Chaout
J. Cochrane
M. Coombs
R. Cote
R. Danis
D. Deschambeault
G. Fecteau
R. Vecteau
R. Gadbois
Goodwin
D. Gregoire
Rf. Grenier
P. L'Heureux
Pacers waive two rookies after practice
Indiana Pacers release Billie Burton of Eastern Kentucky and Rich Garner of Manhattan College, reducing roster to 15 players after Thursday night session. In New Hampshire, Decision Minded wins the $4,000 featured race at Rockingham Park with a 15 length margin before 6,021 spectators.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Pacers
Amel*n Basketball Association
Billie Burton
Eastern Kentucky
Rich Garner
Manhattan College
Salem
N.H
Rockingham Park
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