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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1973
Page
7
Wilt Chamberlain, 37, quits the Los Angeles Lakers to sign a three year player coach contract with the ABA's San Diego Conquistadors for about 600000 yearly. Lakers challenge his status. Chamberlain aims to lift San Diego to world class status as he enters a new coaching role.
Walter Kennedy says the NBA option clause could block a league merger. Senator Birch Bayh notes Congress has not acted on a merger bill, which calls for dropping the option clause. Wilt Chamberlain leaves the Los Angeles Lakers to join the San Diego Conquistadors as player and coach at about $600,000 yearly for three years.
Johnny Miller posts a wind aided 66 at Turnberry as Neil Coles also shoots 66 to lead with five under. Palmer and Player struggle in the wind while Charles Coody Jacklin and Weiskopf sit near the top. Weiskopf and Brewer at 69 follow Miller and Coles.
Bowdoin Polar Bears start the 1973 season with a night game under lights and on artificial turf. Springfield, a New England soccer power, seeks to rebound after two early losses to St. Louis University and Middlebury.
Vermont state Senator John Alden protests a Montreal Canadiens backed Bruins blackout that cuts Boston games from Vermont viewers. WVNY-TV reports the NHL action limits signal to Burlington area amid FCC pressure and plans for a meeting to press reinstatement and restore home team telecasting.
A slate of officers was elected for the Saco Pee Wee Football Mothers' Quarterback Club for the 73 74 year. Incoming president is Mrs. Carole Choroszy, with Mrs. Doris Madore as vice president and Mrs. Arthur Gallant as secretary. Financial roles passed to Mrs. Harry R. Courtois Jr. and Mrs. Robert Meade remains as financial solicitor. purchasing agents are Mrs. Carol Doyon and Mrs. Constance Collard. Team mothers named include Mrs. Richard Provost and others. Meetings are Wednesdays at 9 30 a.m. at the Saco Community Center. Fundraising focuses on padded pants. events include a tag day Sept 27 28 and a dance Oct 13 at Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Games scheduled Sundays behind Thornton Academy starting 12 noon through 3 30 p.m. Play-off date set for Nov 4 if needed.
O J Simpson still tops the NFL in rushing after Buffalo's 34 7 loss to San Diego in which he was limited to 103 yards. He holds 289 yards overall with Essex Johnson of Cincinnati second at 221. Ron Johnson is 3rd with 208 and Calvin Hill 4th with 201. Bob Tucker leads NFC receiving with 210 yards on 14 catches.
Southern California remains No. 1 in the AP rankings with 36 first place votes and 1,120 points. Nebraska and Ohio State follow, while LSU moves into the top ten after Texas falls from the list.
Wilt Chamberlain, NBA star since 1959, jumps to the ABA as player coach for the San Diego Conquistadors in a three year contract worth about 600 000 dollars per year. The deal moves him from the Los Angeles Lakers to the San Diego club as the league bids for high profile talent.
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