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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

6

Names Have A Familiar Ring By The Associated Press

The college basketball season opened with top teams in action. North Carolina defeated Oregon 89-78 to stay near the No. 2 ranking, Kentucky edged Miami of Ohio 86-77 behind Casey in the final minutes, and Houston routed Pepperdine 80-60 with Spain leading. Maravich scored 52 as LSU beat New Orleans Loyola 109-82, Thompson contributed 18 for Marquette in a 68-45 win over St. John’s, and other top-20 teams won to stay undefeated.

Associated Press North Carolina Kentucky Houston Pete Maravich Charlie Scott Mike Casey George Thompson Ken Spain UCLA Oregon Casey Miami Ohio Elvin Hayes Pepperdine Spain Maravich Louisiana State New Orleans Loyola Thompson Marquette St. John’s Minnesota Tar Heels Dan Issel Wildcats Cougars LSU Press Maravich Cincinnati Don Ogtetree Rick Robertson Vanderbilt Rudy Thacker Tom Hagan Bill Voight SMU Duke Vic Bubas Randy Denton

Dream Match Remains No. 1 Ohio State Holds Top AP Ranking

Ohio State remains the top team in the AP major college football poll after finishing the regular season 9-0. Southern California slips to second after a 21-21 tie with Notre Dame, with Penn State trailing closely in third. Texas advances to fifth, while idle Kansas falls to sixth and Notre Dame rises to seventh.

Ohio State Associated Press Buckeyes Southern California Notre Dame Southern Cal Penn State Cal Yomme Georgia Tech Texas Texie A&m Thanksgiving Kansas UCS Irish Tennessee Vanderbilt Arkansas Oklahoma Oklahoma State Purdue

Nassan Lions Start Bill Harriman In Key Lineup

Nassan College's 1968 69 hoops squad opens with an all returning starting group led by Bill Harriman 6 3 and Rick Luthein 6 4 as coach Keith L Sternberg enters his first season noting maturity and potential. The Lions face a tough schedule including Gov ernor's Small College Tournament in Springvale and Holiday Classic in Fredricktown with battles against Suffolk Barrington Bryant and more to test the lineup.

Springvale Nassan College Lions Keith L. Sternberg Sternberg Ment Nassan Fredricktown Canada University of New Brunswick Suffolk University Boston Mass Barrington Ee Bryant College Sma New England Portland Rick Luthe James Naismith Keene N.h.ahee Riel Esene Tisdale

Don Bouthot Defends Twin City Bowling Title

Don Bouthot, the Twin City Bowling champion, plans to defend his crown against former champ Herve Paul at 8 30 tomorrow evening at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford Franklin Street. Bouthot has recently won the title from Bob Dodge and defended it twice, while Paul, a seasoned veteran, is a strong challenger likely to post heavy totals amid high league averages.

Twin City Don Bouthot Herve Paul 20Th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford Bouthot Bob Dodge Steve Foss Ronnie Desrosiers Paul W Sday

Dartmouth Names First Co Captains in 88 Years

Hanover New Hampshire AP reports Dartmouth College selects John Ritchie of Long Beach California and Ernie Babcock of Milton Massachusetts as co captains for the 1969 football season marking the first co captain ruling in 88 years. Announcement came Monday.

Thornton Academy Girls Schedule Packs 12 Game Slate

The Thornton Academy girls basketball team unveiled a 12 game schedule with key dates including December 20 at Sanford January 3 hosting Portland January 7 hosting South Portland January 12 at Portland January 14 at York January 17 at Deering January 28 hosting Biddeford January 31 at South Portland February 7 at Biddeford February 10 at Waynflete February 14 at Sanford.

Thornton Academy Sanford Portland South Portland York Deering High Portad Biddeford Waynflete Co Deering

Loop Schedule Announced For Fagles Lassies

St Louis Regional High girls basketball unveils a 10 game winter slate with five home and five away contests. Key dates show Dec 4 against St Josephs Academy South Berwick and Dec 6 vs St Ignatius Sanford. Jan 22 at St Ignatius. Jan 15 and Jan 20 road tests at Biddeford and St Thomas Dover, plus matches at Old Orchard Beach and St Thomas.

St. Louis St. Joseph's Academy of South Berwick St. Ignatius of

Sports Night To Be Held By St. Louis Alumni

St. Louis Alumni Association executive meeting set for tomorrow at 7 30 PM at the fieldhouse Biddeford Hill Street. President Marcel Roy outlines final plans for the St. Louis School Sports Night Sunday at the Chamobeau Club and a basketball season working group. Fall Festival prize winners announced: Claude array Lillian Sere and lolland of Lewis and I Nadeau Ray Delisle and Vic Guay of Springvale. Next general body meeting scheduled for Sunday Dec 15 at St. Louis High School assembly hall.

Ssonsh St. Louis and Lolland Lewis and I Nadeau Ray Delisle Vic Guay Springvale Ray St. Louis High School

Thornton Frosh Basketball Season To Start

Thornton Academy frosh open a 12 game schedule with away and home dates. The slate includes matches at Lincoln Junior High on Dec 6 and at Jack Junior High on Dec 10 plus games against St Louis Sanford Memorial and Biddeford with Cheverus at Portland and other Dec and Jan dates.

Thornton Academy Frosh Lincoln Junior High Jack Junior High School St. Louis Sanford Memorial Junior High School Biddeford Cheverus High Portland

Boosters' Club Plans Evening of Games at Kennebunk HS

Kennebunk boosters announce a double header at Kennebunk High School gym. The first game at 6:30 features the Booster's Club vs Kennebunk High School faculty. The second pits David Shields Meats against the Harlem Stars, starting at 8.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkporn Boosters Kennebunk High School David Shield Meats Harlem Stars

BC football selects Jim McCool captain for 1969

CHESTNUT HILL AP reports Boston College junior linebacker Jim McCool from West Roxbury was elected captain of the 1969 BC football team. The article notes no hockey games or other schedule details for the period.

Chestnut Hill Mass Jim McCool West Roxbury

Bowlers Set Records At Pastime Lanes In Biddeford

Four bowlers at Pastime Lanes on Main Street Biddeford set new local marks this week. Gla dys Michaud of the WBA bowled 303 to topple Claire Loranger’s 302 record. Bob Lester in Mixed Birds posted 382 to beat Gene Moody’s 329. Philip Chasse of West Point Pepperell Men shot 131 to surpass Bert Dube’s 129. Leroy Kalex cemented a 372 in Independent Shop, breaking Mel Gould and R. Andykay’s joint mark.

Main Street Biddeford Gladys Michaud W.B.A Claire Loranger Bob Lester Birds Gene Moody Philip Chasse West Point-Pepperell

York Singing Group To Appear In Sace

The Mountforts of York will tote the Christ Church Women event tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the church vestry. Men of the church are urged to attend and Lydia Circle led by Mrs Harold a born will host and serve refreshments.

Mountforts” of York Christtist Church Lydia Circle Harold Aborn

Biddeford Adult Education forms Men's Basketball League

The Biddeford Adult Education Men’s Basketball League starts at Biddeford High School Prospect Street with over 60 players in two divisions East and West. Each division has four teams of eight players including Celtics Knicks Lakers Warriors Pistons Bullets Royals 76ers and more. Schedule begins December with games nightly through January featuring rivalries and league standings.

Biddeford Adult Education Biddeford High School Prospect Street Snapeue Celtics Wally Suzmita Dick Dutremble Dick Paras Dick Fontaine Jasper Cochrane Don Poirier Dick Thibeault Don Paradis Lakers Don Dutremble Roger St. Louis Paul Cote John Polackwich Norman Simard Steve Garnache Bob Brochu Clyde Mercier Knicks Royals Pistons Warriors Bullets

Johnson and Roundtree Bout Postponed in Philadelphia Fight

Harold Johnson of Philadelphia was set to fight Levon Roundtree of New York in a light heavyweight bout, but the match was postponed leaving both boxers awaiting a rescheduled date in the Philadelphia arena.

Associated Press Philadelphia Harold Johnson Levan Roundtree New York

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