Local gridiron preview from coaches Corner this week
Biddeford and Thornton Academy tune up for records against Brewer and Rumford after opening wins in Class A. Kerry praises Biddeford offense while Cote seeks QB consistency. Bainfield and Rumford games loom as Thornton prepares to host Hosmer Field battle. Seagulls face Train Academy in home opener.
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Dick Charles
Biddeford
Thornton Academy
Brewer
Rumford
Bob Cote
Dave Kerry
Kerry
Edward Little
Bernie Forcier
Mike Gagnon
Steve Methot
Gagnon
Tigers
Forcier
Dan Baillargeon
John
Gasisien
Baillargeon
Paul St. Pierre
Orange
Black
Mike Bouthot
Norm Nolette
Trojans
Thornton
Hosmer Field
Deering
Cote
Orchard Beach
Joe Regina
Bowers
Seagulls
Massabesh
Waterboro
Regina
Toue
Randy Hirst
Skip Bernard
Mike Lee
Lee
Joe Roisvert
Train Academy
Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
The American and National Leagues show Baltimore and Oakland atop their divisions with Detroit and Kansas City chasing in the AL East and West. Monday results include Baltimore 5 New York 4 and Minnesota 8 Kansas City 3. Tuesday matchups feature California at Oakland and New York at Boston among others, with several games postponed or rescheduled.
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East
W. L. Pet. G.B. Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
New York
Milwaukee TL
West
Oakland
Kansas City
Minnesota
Chicago
California
Texas
Baltimore
Tanana
Hunter
Milwaukee
Lockwood
Cleveland
Timmerman
Medich
Lee
Jefferson
Lolich
Blyleven
Atansas City
Fitzmorris
Bahnsen
Atexas
Bibby
League Nationa
W. L. Pet. G.B. Pittsburgh
Montreal
St. Louis
Philadelphia
West Cincinnati
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Houston
Atlanta
San Diego
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Green Bay
Cadens
New England
Miami
New York Jets
Suindelgate
Gian
Denver
New Orleans
Dallas
Associated Press
WLT
Pet. Pts
Buff
Balt
NY Jets
N. Eng
Pitt
Cleve
Ewe
City
S. Diego
Phil
G. Bay
San Fr
New Or
Southern Cal Maintains No 1 in AP Poll as Week Two Opens
Southern California again tops the AP college football poll with 38 first place votes and 1,106 points. Nebraska, Ohio State and Alabama follow, while USC coach John McKay questions the value of the rankings after a 17-0 opening win over Arkansas.
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Associated Press
Southern California
Trojans
Southern Cal
John McKay
Seterd Ea
Arkansas
MeKs Kenace
USC
Nebraska
Ohio State
Alabama
McKay
Minnesota
Buckeyes
California
Crimson Tide
Michigan
Iowa
Texas
Penn State
Stanard
Calif
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Ll la. State
Auburn
Arizona
NC St
Florida
Houston
Okla
State
UCLA
Colorado
Missouri
Air Force
Boston College
Kansas
North Carolina
Pitt
South Carolina
Southern Methodist
Stanford
Texas Tech
West Virginia
Orioles Clinch Bid As Weaver Rejoices After 5-4 Win
Orioles top Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings on Earl Williams homer, shrinking magic number to six as Baltimore paces AL East by large margin. Weaver lauds big win amid pennant race ease while other AL results include Rangers 10 White Sox 3 and A's 3-2 in 13 with Campaneris walk.
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Associated Press
Earl Weaver
Baltimore Orioles
Weaver
Orioles
New York Yankees
Earl Williams
Baltimore
Yankees
Birds
Texas
Chicago
Minnesota
Kansas City
Oakland
California
Angels
Rudy May
Bert Campaneris
Rangers
Sox
Aeiad Noes
Oby Harrah
Bradlock de Jin Fregosi
Chicago White
Billings
Mono Cane Opite
Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching
National League batting leaders include Rose of Cincinnati at .350 with 226 hits and 42 doubles. Stargell leads in RBIs with 112 and 40 home runs. Pitching leaders show Seaver with 239 strikeouts and a 2.79 ERA. Carlton 209 strikeouts and 2.17 ERA.
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Rose
Cin
Cedeno
Hta
Watson
Stargell
Pgh
Bench
L.may
Garr
Atl
Brock
Stl
Staub
Cardena
Chi
Gullett
Seaver
Carlton
Phi
Sutton LA
Carew
Min
W.horton
Det
Murcer
R.jackson
Oak
Mayberry
Scott
Mil
D.may
Garcia
Chambliss
Cle
Rojas
Melton
Piniella
Braun
Bande
Fisk
Ban
F.robinson
Cal
Burroughs
Tex
North
Mone
D.nelson
Hunter
Class A Standings and Friday Saturday Pairings
Friday matchups include Lewiston at Westbrook Brewer at Biddeford Waterville at Portland. Saturday contests feature Edward Little at South Portland Brunswick at Cheverus Bangor at Thornton Academy Rumford Deering at Maine Atlantic City Buck's Bid paid $7.40 winning the Chamber of Commerce Purse for 2 year olds at Atlantic City with a late stretch run defeating Hasty Flyer.
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Lewiston
Westbrook
Brewer
Biddeford
Waterville
Portland
Edward Little
South Portland
Brunswick
Cheverus
Bangor
Thornton Academy
Rumford
Deering
Mean
Atlantic City
Buck
Chamber of Commerce
L .Waterville
Bangor Lewiston
Edward Little Brewer Cony
Thornton Acade
East Biddeford II Plans Meeting Tonight
East Biddeford Little League schedules a Tuesday 7:30 pm meeting at St. Jean's Hall Biddeford corner Jefferson and Adams Street. Officers managers coaches and umpires urged to attend with election of officers on the agenda. Anyone interested is welcome.
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East Biddeford
Little League
St.Jean’s Hall
Jefferson
Adams Street
Biddeford
Openings Remain In Bowling League for 1973-74
The Independent Shop bowling league begins its 1973-74 season tonight at Pastime Lanes with an 8:15 start. Defending champions Cote's Market are set, and Banel bowlers or teams should contact Pastime officials before 8 o'clock tonight to secure openings.
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Independent Shop Bowling League
Cote’s
Banel
Trades Elmore Smith for McMillian Shock Lakers Move
Buffalo Braves trade center Elmore Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers for forward Jim McMillian. Eagles owner Leonard Tose plans to sell obstructed view stadium seats and will not televise home games unless every seat is sold. Evonne Goolagong signs a multi year contract with the Pittsburgh Triangles. Pat Cramer defeats Jan Kodes in straight sets in the Pacific Southwest opening round. Billie Jean King dominates Doerner and Kemmer in a $30,000 women's event. Frank Lucchesi named Texas Rangers third base coach. Hank Aaron belts 7th inning homer, nearing Babe Ruth’s record. Yule Log wins the Belmont Park purse.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Leonard Tose
NIS
Pittsburgh
Evonne Goolagong
Pittsburgh Triangles
Los Angeles
Pat Cramer
South Africa
Jan Kodes
Arlington
Tex
Frank Lucchesi
Philadelphia Phillies
Texas Rangers
Atlanta
Hank Aaron
Gary Ross
San Diego Padres
Babe Ruth
New York
Lorraine Edna
Belmont Park
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Red Ghosts
Brian Arbour
Jeff Cantara
Brad Goulet
Witches
Frank Sears
Mark Paquette
Cony
Mark Lodge
Craig Locke
John Waterhouse
Lance Mailman
Ray Legendre
THE
American League
Reuss
Atinnati
Twitchell
Brett
Bonham
Pappas
Moore
Matlack
Moose
Ariin
Harrison
Addiss
Northwestern Oklahoma
Baylor
Duke
Louisiana State
Arizona State
North Carolina State
Oklahoma State
Bowling Green
Trin William & Mary
Utah
LSU
Sea
Son
Twins
Royals
Ofjlanta
Tony Oliva
Kan-San Francisco
Montreal Desas City
Larry Hisle
Minidro
Nesota
China
Major League
Parents OF All Boys
Saco Saco
Burn’s
Rotary Park
Peter Lamothe
Pickerel
Robert Webber
Luke Veraux
Bruce Hubert
Art Nadeau
East Biddeford II
Old Orchard Beach
C/O
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Adams St
Buffalo Braves
National Basketball Association
Elmore Smith
Los Angeles Lakers
Jim McMillian
Biljie Jean King
Cynthia Doerner
Australia
Kris Kememer
O.S.H.A
O.s.ha
Biddeford Regional Vocational School
Maplewood Avenue
Maine
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