Gillis Defends Western Maine Bowling Title in Tight Victory
Nick Gillis edged Joe Lachance by 22 pins to defend his Western Maine title at 20th Century Lanes. First-half scores favored Gillis 1202 to 1113. Lachance surged in the second half 1173 to 1106. Tony Kosky advances to challenge next.
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BHS Tigers Open Season Against Deering in Derby Night
The Biddeford high Tigers head to face Deering high Rams in their season debut at the BHL gym. Readiness shown in the round robin includes standout Carl Goodwin and Johnny Perreault with Red Dutremble strong at the line as fans anticipate a competitive opener.
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Simmons Ends Retirement to Join Providence Reds
Boston goalie Don Simmons ends his dispute with the Bruins and will report to the Providence Reds after a 90 minute meeting with GM Lynn Patrick. He previously refused a demotion to the AHL, saying he would quit rather than go. Simmons plans to play Sunday against Rochester.
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Hawks Score One Basket in One Period
The St. Louis Hawks were held to a single field goal and eight total points in the second quarter as Detroit Pistons beat them 113-83. Adolph Schayes led Syracuse with 40 points in a 142-134 win over Boston, while Oscar Robertson scored 38 in Cincinnati's 114-112 victory over Los Angeles.
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Bruins Regain Horvath as Three Sit Out versus Black Hawks
Bruins bring back Horvath after a bruised side improves and will line up between Bucyk and Stasiuk. Out are Toppazzini with eye injury, O'Ree with a severe throat infection, and Armstrong sidelined four weeks with a foot fracture. Tonight opens a set of three games in four nights, home versus New York this weekend.
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Boxing Returns To Exposing This Evening
Boxers Isaac Logart and Steve Ward promise a good fight at the Exposition Building in Portland marking boxing's return after a four year hiatus. Ward aims to go 10 rounds while Logart previews a rugged Maine debut as other six and four round bouts fill the program tonight.
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Lewiston
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Packers Face 49ers In Key Clash For West Title
The Green Bay Packers meet the San Francisco 49ers at Kezar Stadium in a pivotal Western Division showdown. Both teams sit 6-4, tied with the Baltimore Colts, with Red Hickey praising the 49ers defense and Vince Lombardi planning to unleash full effort to overturn a previous 41-14 defeat.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Worldwide
In Milan Giordano Campari outpointed lightweight champ Joe Brown in a non title bout. In Baton Rouge Cleveland Williams stopped Johnny Hayden in a 10 round Texas bout. In Miami Beach Tetsuya Yamaguchi stopped Arab Junior in Tokyo and Philippines matchups.
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Pro Basketball Wednesday Results Flash Wins And Schedules
Detroit beat St Louis 113 to 83 Cincinnati edged Los Angeles 114 112 Syracuse prevailed over Boston 142 134 Schedule notes Cincinnati plays Boston in Philadelphia then New York visits Philadelphia Friday actions Philadelphia hosts New York St Louis meets Syracuse in Boston Cincinnati travels to Boston
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Major boxing promoter Norris faces Senate probe decision
In Washington James D Norris awaits a Senate subcommittee ruling on whether he must testify in public or closed session as part of Kefauver’s probe into boxing’s underworld ties. Doctors warn a public hearing could trigger a heart attack given Norris’s prior health issues.
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Autry Drops Guitar Adds Baseball Club in LA
Gene Autry and Bob Reynolds returned to Los Angeles with plans to establish the city's American League franchise. They announced a news conference for the next day, after sealing the deal in St Louis. Reynolds, KMPC president, and Autry, a famed singer and businessman, lead the effort with agent Fred Haney.
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Tom Hennessey Extends Lead in World Invitational Pin Tourney
CHICAGO AP Tom Hennessey the St Louis bowler led the World's Invitational Tourna ment into day two after posting the day's high four game score of 904 to defeat defending champion Don Carter of St Louis Hennessey total pinfall 2543 tops the field. Marion Ladewig leads the women's division after opening round with 1843.
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Little Fellas League standings week five at 20th Century Lanes
Doran's Pharmacy leads the week with Archie's Variety and Crystal Bottling among standings. Team totals show Archie's at 975 with a 372 single, while high games include D. Marchand's 300 for three strings and R. Souliere's 111.
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Marciano to referee Logan McNeeley bout next Tuesday
Former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano agreed to referee the Logan versus McNeeley ten round bout in Boston. He will undergo a physical and seek to renew his Massachusetts referee license. Promoter Sam Silverman said the boxing commission voted 2 to 1 to renew if he passes the exam.
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Sugar Ray Robinson rises to No 2 in middleweight ratings
Sugar Ray Robinson after drawing with Gene Fullmer is elevated to No 2 among middleweight contenders and named fighter of the month by Ring magazine. The piece notes other rating changes and highlights Nick Gillis leading a lane sweepstakes at Big 20 lanes Scarborough with 419 pins over 10 strings.
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Champion Sets Pace In Maine Cage Victory
The University of Maine Black Bears opened state title defense with an 81-72 win over Colby in Waterville as Wayne Champion sparked a late surge with eight consecutive points. Bates moved into second with an 85-57 win over Bowdoin, Pete Fisk leading with 14 points. Maine Maritime fell 76-75 to Bates IV, while Colby freshmen beat Bowdoin freshmen 77-59.
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Maine and Connecticut Players Dominate All Yankee Conference Team
Six Maine representatives named to the All Yankee Conference football team along with three players from Connecticut. First team selections include Maine halfback Wayne Champion of Greenville and tackle Dick Leadbetter of Bangor. Connecticut guard Fred Stackpole of Saco also made first team. Second team picks include Connecticut end Tom Conroy of South Portland and Connecticut tackle Roger Gagne of Augusta plus Maine end Dick Kinney of Lisbon Falls.
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Greenville
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Augusta
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Lisbon Falls
Forced sale notice for Wells Beach Casino property Maine
Forced sale to be sold immediately. E M Loew property on ocean front Wells Beach Maine. Includes theater bowling alley dance casino and stores with ample parking. Building has sprinkler system and rear cottage. Contact broker N Francis Jensen Bay Shore Drive Falmouth Foreside Maine Spruce 3-113.
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