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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1960

Page

5

Gillis-Lachance In Lanes Title Match

Nick Gillis of Biddeford holds a 99 pin lead over Joe Lachance entering the second half of the 20th Century Lanes title match at Western Maine sectional bowling event. Gillis totaled 1202 to Lachance 1113 after 10 strings. both aim to top 1100 in the rest. Don Nolette referees. Tony Kosky challenges for the Western crown.

Western Maine Nick Gillis Joe Lachance Biddeford Gillis Lachance Don Nolette 20Th Century Bombers Tony Kosky Scarborough

Bellino Named AP Back of the Year in 1960 season

Navy halfback Joe Bellino, already honoring a Heisman and Maxwell trophy winner, was chosen as football's back of the year by the Associated Press. He led in votes among about 120 writers and broadcasters, finishing more than three to one ahead of his nearest rival. The Orange Bowl appearance against Missouri Jan. 2 looms as his final collegiate showcase. Other top vote getters included Bill Kilmer, Ed Dyas, and Jake Gibbs, with several stars from Ohio State, Auburn, Texas and Notre Dame also recognized in the AP ballot.

Associated Press Joe Bellino Navy L. Bellino Maxwell Bellino Missouri Unusuz Bill Kilmer UCLA Ed Dyes Auburn Jake Gibbs Mississippi Tom Matte Ohio State Rennie Bull Baylor Pervis Atkins New Mexico State Tommy Mason Tulane Bob Ferguson Ron Miller Wisconsin Leroy Ferguson Iowa Ernie Davis Syracuse Angelo Debiero Notre Dame Stan Selomon Willamette Jerry Gross Detroit Francis Tarkenton Georgia Tom Watkins Iowa State Chuck Weiss Colorado

Ward Logan To Top Expo Ring Card Thursday

Portland Hartfords Steve Ward faces Cuban Legart in a ten round main event at the Exposition Building. Ward boasts 36 wins, seven losses and two draws, with a noted body attack and readiness for any top foe. Semifinal features Gordon Farnsworth vs Jimmy Walker, plus four other six round bouts on the card.

Portland Hartford Steve Ward Isaac Legart Exposition Building Mittmen Gene Fullmer Gus Browne Ward Steve Bummy Davis Mike Pagan Fullmer Robinson New England Logart Gordon Farnsworth Bangor Jimmy Walker Boston Jackie Lewis Jimmy Dorsey Freddie Butts Joe Murphy South Boston Bob Charest Lewiston Frankie Adams

Vital Little League Session In Saco Tonight

A meeting at the Saco municipal courtroom tonight at 7:30 will decide the future of the Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League. A league spokesman warned that without strong attendance from parents and interested residents, the league may fold as several officials and coaches plan to resign and eight to ten volunteers are needed.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Saco Municipal Court Room Saco and Old Orchard Beach

Merchants In Bowling Slump Lose 5 Points

In a Pony league contest at Monument Square Lanes Falmouth defeated Merchant's Express 1642 to 1377. Top scores for Falmouth were Benny Leonard 353 and Herb Clark 338 while Kit Lefebvre 324 and Foxy Binette 302 led Merchant's Express.

Merchant's Express Falmouth Monument Square Expressmen Benny Leonard Herb Clark Kit Lefebvre Foxy Binette H. Clark G. Dudley B. Leonard C. Sams V. Blunda D. Poirier R. Nante P. Binette A. Lefebvre H. Paul

Mark Anton Defends Western Maine Junior Bowling Title

Scarborough bowler Mark Anton defeated Ed Hersom of Old Orchard Beach in a 20 string match to defend the Western Maine junior championship. Anton totaled 2,189 pins to Hersom 2,008, aided by 142 extra pins in the final half with two strikes and 21 spares versus Hersom's four strikes and 15 spares.

Mark Anton Scarborough Western Maine Ed Hersom Old Orchard Beach Anton Hersom

Frick Faces Key Decision On AL Move To Los Angeles

Commissioner Ford Frick weighs whether the American League will move to Los Angeles in 1961 amid a National League rejection of interleague play. AL President Joe Cronin presses for L A expansion, while NL offers 1962 or nine-team formats. Frick vows a careful ruling at the Wednesday joint meeting.

ST. Louis. Mo Ford Frick Frick Los Angeles National League Walter O'Malley Los Angeles Dodgers American League Joe Cronin Houston Cronin New York National

Little Bowling League Teams Are Selected

The Little Bowling League prepares for its fourth season with action set for Thursday and Friday afternoons at 3 15 and Saturday morning at 8 30 at Pastime Lanes. Players aged nine to twelve are listed by team with rosters including Arthur Shoe Store Rochambeau Club Fables and Fecteau's Hardware among many sponsors and participants. Teams for Thursday and Friday include named players such as Rene Saucier Richard Tanguay and Michael Labbe plus numerous local business and club affiliations.

Arthur Shoe Store Rene Saucier Marc Larochelle Richard Tanguay Don Boucher Rochambeau William Hebert Peter Bouffard Daniel Murphy Thomas Bryant Richard Bellerose Clyde Michael Labbe Wonder Bar Daniel Labonte John Pare Roland Perry Fecteau's Hardware Normand Viger Ralph Duquette Robert Pete White Hires Root Beer Nicholas Cur‘ro Dwight Edgecomb Raymond Beissoneault Mailn Castle Robert Breton Paul Laliberte Ronald Parent St. Jeans Robert Trottier Michael Girard Dennis Dery Doyon’s Drugs Robert Bourbier George Laliberte Guy Laisiberte

Hockey Results and Schedules

The Associated Press reports Monday results with no games Tuesday. Upcoming schedules include Montreal at Toronto and Detroit at New York.

Montreal Toronto Detroit New York

College Cage Champs Loom As Tough Foes

Ohio State and Bradley, defending big titles, loom as strong challengers this season. Indiana, unlikely to chase post season glory, faces a crowded field. Utah State stumbled on a road trip while Ohio State defeated St. Louis 81-66 and Bradley routed California 102-65 led by Chet Walker's 50 points.

Ohio State Bradley Indiana Utah State St. Louis Chet Walker California

Celtics Douse Baylor In Straight-Set NBA Victory

Boston Celtics toppled Los Angeles 123-101 at the Sports Arena, winning the second straight meeting with the Lakers. Baylor scored 21 in the second period, then cooled in the final stanza as Boston controlled the boards. Boo Cousy led with 24, Russell 23, Ramsey 22, Heinsohn 22. Sam Jones sidelined with a knee ailment.

LOS Angeles Boston Celtics Elgin Baylor Lakers National Basketball Association Baylor NBA Colts Boston Boo Cousy Bill Russell Frank Ramsey Tom Heinsohn Sam Jones Red Auerbach Jones

College basketball scores mix in wild late finishes

Defeated New Mexico 74 65 Oklahoma City edged Texas Christian 73 71 on Fred Moses 60 foot throw. Rice beat Florida 68 63 Furman topped South Carolina 81 63. Mississippi State crushed Union 115 59 Loyola Chicago beat Wayne State 118 66 with seven players in double figures Tulane over Louisiana College 83 64 Arkansas State upset Mississippi 59 53 Texas rallied to beat Trinity Texas 71 59 and Tulsa defeated Texas Western 88 74.

New Mexico Oklahoma City Texas Christian Fred Moses Rice Florida Furman South Carolina Mississippi State Union

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT New York and blows by boxers

New York Tommy Tibbs by outpoint over Chico Rollins in a 131 4 to 134 4 decision in Boston. Harold Carter stopped Warren Lester in 8 in Linden New Jersey. Wayne Bethe outpointed Ernest Terrell in Chicago. Sixto Rodriguez stopped Johnny Sullivan in San Francisco.

Associated Press New York Tommy Tibbs Boston Chico Rollins Baltimore Harold Carter Linden N. J Warrener Lester Bel Air Chicago Wayne Bethe Ernest Terrell San Francisco Sixto Rodriguez San Anselmo Calif Johnny Sullivan Concord

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