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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1968

Page

6

Pacesetting TA Meets Eagles In early season tilt

Thornton Academy invades Steve White Gym to face the St. Louis Eagles as the season tips off. TA seeks to end a long drought against the Eagles while holding the Western Maine Heat lead, with TA rising after wins over South Portland and Westbrook. Other local games feature Traip at Kennebunk, Wells hosting Old Orchard Beach, and St. Anthony's versus St Ignatius.

Thornton Academy Steve White St. Louis Eagles Maroon and Gold Eagles Maroon Thornton Basketeers South Portland Westbrook Maine Traip Kennebunk Wells Old Orchard Beach St. Anthony's St Ignatius St. Francis Antrim N.H Hawthorne College Cheverus Morse Portland Lewiston Brunswick Edward Little St. Ignatius Sanford Kevin Savage al Dutremble Dan Murphy Estbrook Saco Tom Caddigan Rick Frost Dave Staples Kennebunk Train Academy Rangers Noble Rams Marshwood Beach Seagulls Wells Warriors Wells St. Anthony’s St. Ignatius Spartans

Biddeford Man Wins Praise Of College Football Coach

Culver-Stockton College Coach Jack McBride praised freshman Rick White of Biddeford Maine for stepping in during a key moment in a game against Tarkio College. White moved the team 52 yards, scored three touchdowns, and earned Player of the Week honors as the squad lost 40-20.

Canton Culver - Stockton College Jack McBride Rick White Biddeford Maine Dormance White Wildcats Tarkio College of Tarkio White Cane Vokac McBride White Phere W White Graham S&j Bord

Rangers And Bruins Battle For Second

Boston Bruins prepare for a key showdown with the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden after a 7 4 loss to the Blackhawks and Bobby Hull in Chicago. Second place in the NHL East Division is at stake as the teams duel.

Boston Boston Bruins Rangers New York Madison Square Garden Bruins Ding Blackck Hawks Bobby Hull Chicago

League Records Fall At Pastime Lanes Biddeford

At Pastime Lanes in Biddeford area bowlers set several records across four leagues. Lionel Grenier surpassed Al Paulhus with a 135 in Westland Men while St Michel posted 137 and 325 for three strings. Bert Dube topped Pepperell men with 149 and 46 over 131 and 341. Noreen Munford set a 109 single for Mixed Birds, surpassing Bea Lester’s 108.

Biddeford Lionel Grenier Westland al Paulhus St. Michel Bill Dumont Bert Dube West Point Pepperell Phil Chasse Richard Francoeur Distaff Noreen Munford The Mixed Birds Bea Lester

Fights Last Night Across Three Cities Reported

The Associated Press dispatch details boxing results from Tokyo Buffalo and Tijuana. Susumu Hanagate defeated Terry Goh by points while Mert Brownfield beat Tony Ventura in Buffalo. Joe Valdez drew with Bobby Valdez in Tijuana and Hernandez stopped Chamaco Cardenas.

Associated Press Tokyo Susumu Hanagate Japan Terry Goh Philippines Buffalo N.Y Mert Brownfield McKeesport Tony Ventura Tijuana Mexico Joe Valdez Los Mochis Sener Mexico Bobby Valdez San Diego Drew

Old Orchard Beach tops Denis Hall in junior high clash

Old Orchard Beach Junior High School defeated Denis Hall 50 to 40 in area junior high play. Lenny Lebrun led the Seagulls with 19 points as they led each period, with Tirrell adding 10 and Riply 12 for Denis Hall.

Alfred Old Orchard Beach Denis Hall Lenny Lebrun Lebrun Steve Tirrell Alan Riply Henry Ayer Tirrell Chard Beach Cantara Presley Trull Regan Riply Lahey Willy G. McKinney Pyer Old Orchard Brother Eugene B James

Eagle Frosh Cross River Today

Eagle High opens its frosh season with 16 freshmen led by coach Marc Faucher as St. Louis meets Thornton Academy frosh. The roster includes Jim Morin Paul Nadeau Mike Collard Mike Ryan Guy La Branche Mike Lambert Gerry Laflamme Denise Litalien Ralph Fleurant Marc Gonthier Mickey Cote Ronald Regis Paul Lebrun Don Turcotte Roger Rousseau and Ray Loranger with Andy Drapeau as manager.

Marc Faucher St. Louis Thornton Academy Jim Morin Paul Nadeau Mike Collard Mike Ryan Guy LaBranche Mike Lambert Gerry Laflamme Denise Litalien Ralph Fleurant Marc Gonthier Mickey Cote Ronald Regis Paul Lebrun Don Turcotte Roger Rousseau Ray Loranger Andy Drapeau

West Biddeford II Parents To Meet

A meeting of all parents of boys in West Biddeford Little League is set for 7 30 PM at Disabled Veterans Hall on Bradbury Street Biddeford. President Michael E Bergeron urges attendance.

West Biddeford Disabled Veterans Hall Bradbury Street Biddeford Michael E. Bergeron

Eagles Traip High School basketball ticket sale announced

Advance reserved seats for the St. Louis Regional High School and Traip Academy basketball game at Kittery are on sale at the St. Louis High School office. Eagle athletic director Brother Richard Hebert said tickets end Thursday at noon. Adults $1. students 50 cents. at door, students pay $1 if seats remain.

St. Louis Traip Academy of Kittery Kittery

Saco Jaycees Seek Man of Year Nominees in Saco Biddeford

A Saco Jaycees committee led by William A Tierney invites nominations for the Outstanding Young Man of the Year in the Saco Biddeford area for men aged 21 to 35 who have given meritorious service to family church community and nation. Nomination forms are available from Jaycees members and must be returned by Friday December 13.

Saco Jaycees Saco-Biddeford Ac Suons Barry Galant Gallant William A. Tierney Tierney

Bowling Title Match Sets Final Ten Strings Duel

Tomorrow evening the final ten strings of the Twin City bowling title match will feature champion Don Bouthot facing challenger Herve Paul. Paul leads with 1,124 total to Bouthot’s 1,118 after earlier games, promising a high scoring duel in support of the Salvation Army Christmas fund, with play at 8 45 p.m.

Twin City Don Bouthot Chamion Herve Paul Bouthot Greanls Paul Salvation Army Christmas Fund

Middlebury Draws East Stroudsburg In Pocono Classic

Middlebury College basketball drew East Stroudsburg State as the opening round opponent in the Pocono Classic at Pennsylvania on December 26. Maine will face Muhlenburg in the other opening game. Regal Heroine, a two year old filly, won her second race in a row by two and a half lengths at Lincoln Downs before 7,252 spectators in the Exeter Purse race.

Middlebury, VI Middlebury College East Stroudsburg State Pennsylvania Maine Muhlenburg Lincoln R.J Regal Herione Exeter Lincoln Downs

The Clock Ran Out and Dowling Receives Award

In Green Bay the Packers locker room confronted a season ending loss as players spoke of aging and sacrifice before the Baltimore game. Jerry Kramer recalls emotion and timing as the clock ran out on three straight titles. In Cambridge Massachusetts Yale quarterback Brian Dowling will receive the George Bulger Lowe Award for 1968 at Fantasia, honoring his record setting three varsity seasons.

Jerry Kramer World Publishing Green Bay Wis Baltimore Colts Bob Skaron Ski Lambeau Field Bob Henry Jordan Willie Davis Bart Starr Forrest Gregg Danny Colts Lionel Aldridge Baltimore Sometmes Tony Cambridge Mass Brian Dowling Yale New England Dowling George Bulger Lowe Gridiron Club Boston Bobby Lee Harvard Greg Landry Massachusetts

UCLA And North Carolina Dominate AP Poll Again

UCLA holds all 30 first place votes after wins over Ohio State and Notre Dame, while North Carolina takes every second place ballot after beating Oregon and Kentucky. Davidson jumps to third, New Mexico and Cincinnati rise, and several others shift in the top twenty as Kansas, Houston and Notre Dame stumble.

Associated Press UCLA North Carolina Duke St. Ronaventure Kansas Houston Davidson New Mexico Cincinnati Villanova Kentucky Notre Dame Ohio State Oregon Kentuck Furman Vanderbilt Hawaii Kansas State North Dakota Princeton Philadelphia Bonnies Detroit College St. Francis Alabama Blue Devils Rm California LaSalle Buckeyes Western Kentucky Santa Clara Purdue Detroit California St. Bonaventure Lunsas Iowa

Bill Russell to rejoin Celtics for key Bullets clash

Boston AP report says Bill Russell expected back in the Celtics box for tonight's NBA showdown with Baltimore at the Garden. Red Auerbach resumes coaching as Celtics chase first place in the Eastern Division behind a five-game win streak.

Boston Bill Russell Celtics Red Auerbach National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets The Garden Russell Detroit Cincinnat Auerbach Baltimore Jim Bullets

Beach Man Wins Fishing Trophy at Key Colony Beach

Frank A. Blow of Old Orchard Beach Maine was first place trophy winner as an observer aboard the boat that captured the largest fish in the 11th annual Key Colony Beach Sail fishing Tournament. 97 anglers on 71 boats with 71 observers participated. 150 sailfish were caught and all but three released.

Key Colony Beach Frank A. Blow Old Orchard Beach Maine JoJo del Guircio Blow

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