Thornton Academy Announces Spring Sports Schedules
Thornton Academy unveils schedules for baseball golf and track. Baseball games run April 19 at Biddeford through May 30 at Portland with multiple opponents. Golf matches listed from April 23 York to May 24 York. Track meets spread April 25 through June 2 culminating in the State Meet.
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Country Club Bowlers Hold Final Roll Off
At the Biddeford and Saco Country Club Pastime lanes 14 men and 10 women competed in the final handicap roll off. Dick Hanson won with 350 after a four pin handicap string, followed by Willie Nadeau 341 and Arthur Carr 325. In the women’s division Gloria Lepage 301 won, Rosa Boucher 298 second, Doris Nadeau 293 third. Winners receive trophies at next month’s banquet.
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Softball League Meeting Scheduled in Biddeford
An organizational meeting of the Biddeford Softball league will be held Monday at the Ro chambeau club, 39 Main street. Managers, players, umpires and others connected with the league will attend. Election of officers will be held the following Monday. Present officials are Robert Janelle, president, Oscar Bergeron, vice president, Raymond Belanger, secretary, Antonio Dallaire, treasurer, and Adrien Petit, adviser.
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Toronto leads 2-0 in series after weekend action
NHL playoffs update from the Associated Press shows no games Friday or Saturday. Sunday’s schedule features Toronto at Chicago as Toronto seizes a 2-0 series edge in the best of seven.
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Fitness push and youth sports interest in spring drills
The column encourages walking and varied physical activities for youth and adults, noting softball and golf uptake, calling for expanded fitness programs for ages 18 to 35, and praising resilience shown by bullfighter Juan Belmonte. It references school classification changes in basketball and recalls Thornton Academy’s 1951 spring practice.
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Lusty Leader Faces Stiff Field in Franconia Open at Rockingham
Lusty Leader also known as King of the Hill defends his standing in the $6,000 Franconia Open Handicap at Rockingham Park Salem New Hampshire. Al Sam and Pioneer Pick ship in from New York to challenge the Maine owned star who has earnings over $50,000 and is driven by Tommy McInnis. Other notable entrants include Pioneer Pick Al Sam and Jimmie Norman Swift Water Ivan Chief and Bucky North with Al Winger handling Pioneer Pick.
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Rain Forces Boston Pitching Shuffle in Baltimore Trip
Boston manager Mike Higgins faces a king sized question on his pitching rotation as rain derailed a planned meeting with the Orioles. Gene Conley faces Chuck Estrada today while Galen Cisco is slotted for today and Don Schwall and Bill Monbouquette for tomorrow, leaving one out of the series. Monbouquette may be ready Sunday after a 12 inning 4-0 win over Cleveland.
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Hershberger Leads White Sox to 12-5 Win Over KC
White Sox rookie outfielder Mike Hershberger stroked a double and four singles driving in four runs as the 15 hit attack subdued Kansas City 12-5. Billy Pierce in his first National League start for the Giants checked Cincinnati and earned a 7-2 win with two runs allowed in relief after entering the eighth inning.
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Pierce and Miller lead Giants to 7-2 win over Reds
Pitcher Billy Pierce allowed two hits and 7 1 3 innings before Stu Miller finished as the San Francisco Giants topped Cincinnati 7-2. Pierce blanked the Reds through seven frames, Dodger and Phillies wins highlighted a busy Friday in the majors with Marichal O Dell and Sanford also strong.
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Standings and Weather Shaped Today's Baseball Schedule
Standings show Detroit leading New York and Washington with rain delaying Cleveland. Chicago powered past Kansas City, Boston and Baltimore faced rain, while Los Angeles suffered cold weather as Minnesota hosted. Tonight New York visits Detroit and Boston plays Baltimore amid tense National League standings.
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NBA Playoffs Friday Schedule Celtics Host Lakers
The best of seven championship series sits tied 2 2 as the Los Angeles Lakers visit Boston tonight for a pivotal Game Five. Both teams aim to seize momentum and take a lead in the tightly contested series.
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Doug Sanders Teaches Easy Way To Improve Golf Scores
The golfer Doug Sanders advocates a wide stance and short backswing to cut errors and boost scoring. His new “Duffer’s Pro” series debuts Monday April 16 focusing on timing over power and deliberate practice to relax players and win more.
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Black Hawks Tangle With Maple Leafs For Cup Lead
Chicago hosts Toronto in game five of the Stanley Cup final with the Hawks needing a win after two losses in Toronto. The Maple Leafs push for their first Cup in 11 years and could clinch in Chicago if they prevail Sunday night, then again Tuesday. Toronto coach Punch Imlach says the team is unfazed by the arena and crowd.
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Boston College Wins Holy Name Bowling Title
The Holy Name league completed its 31st season at Pastime lanes with a rolloff between half-season winners. Boston College beat Notre Dame by 47 pins. Dick Reay led BC with 313, Red Neary had 291 for Notre Dame. St Mary tied with Holy Cross in the final half, St Mary winning by 132 pins as Jack Ridaudo topped with 326. A handicap rolloff is set for next Monday’s final round-up.
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Inspector Issues Building Permits in Saco for Four Projects
Building Inspector Peter Hellige issued four permits totaling about 6475 dollars. Mildred Wood seeks a 45 by 10 trailer on Hearn road for 4500 dollars. Kenneth Dinsmore plans a Shadagee road trailer for up to one year for his son’s family. Raymond Caouette proposes converting 45 Common street first floor into a single apartment for 1700 dollars. Roland R. LaBelle of Portland is noted.
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Molina Faces Lefty Lane In Televised Lightweight Battle
Luis Molina, undefeated at 19 pro fights, meets veteran left-hander Kenny Lane in a 10 round bout in San Jose. The two are seen as a toss up with Molina the power, Lane the boxing veteran. If Molina wins he plans to travel to Las Vegas to challenge the title winner. The bout airs at 10 p.m. EST on ABC.
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Group Plans Fair At Biddeford Pool
Open house at Peggy Souza home outlines projects for the Biddeford Pool fair to be held August 4 at the Community club. Ruth Wolfertz leads the sewing group and the next meeting is set for April 24 at Evelyn Germaine home.
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Betty McKeon
Winifred Schoff
Louise Gaffney
Pat Seward
Claire Bergeron
Irma Marcille
Lucille Andrews
Ann O'Neil
Saco Man Reports Car Forcibly Off Market Street Accident
George H. Boutin, 31, of 44 Hill Street, Saco, reports a black sedan forced him off Market Street into a utility pole. He was traveling north when the car sped from Irving Street. Police are investigating. damage estimates not available.
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Flooded oil burner report in Saco home
Saco firefighters responded to Rita Giroux at 34 Pleasant Street at 10 02 last night for a flooded oil burner. They returned to Central Fire Station at 10 27 p m.
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Road work to extend kitchen on Portland road
A plan to extend the present kitchen on Portland road to five by fifteen is estimated at 275 dollars. The project aims to expand facilities and improve service access for residents and deliveries along the street.
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Celtics Face Lakers In Pivotal NBA Showdown
Boston Baying for win as the best‑of‑7 series sits 2‑2 with Game 6 in Los Angeles and a possible decisive Game 7 back in Boston. Celtics coach Freddie Schaus lauded LA and Elgin Baylor while Celtics stars pledged focus and urgency.
Girl Scouts Meeting Advances With Craftwork and Badges
Girl Scout troop 29 met at the Scout hall with Elaine Rossignol in charge. Diane Thibeault led flag bearers Linda Ouellette and Beverly Ryan as the group finished flowers, knitted, and played Challenge. Thibeault earned badges including cook, stars, child care, journalist, and insect from Es telle Letellier. Members present included Susan Angers, Charlotte Baiguy, Janice Beau lieu, Diane Boucher, Linda Dou cher, Joan Gauvin, Lucille Gauvin, Patricia Grondin, Nancy Jariz, Doris Lafortune, Ann St. Pierre, Flaine Rossignol, Beverly Ryan, and others.
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