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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

5

Eagles Rally To Edge Portland In Tip

The St. Louis Eagles won 50 44 over Portland in a rugged season opener at Biddeford High Gym. Roger Sevigny and the St. Louis squad fueled a late run as Portland led early and a foul shot barrage sealed the win.

Eagles Portland Dave Redmond St. Louis Eagles Biddeford High Gymnasium Farrin St. Louis Dimk Desrochers Fannin Spike Cote Bulldogs Vic- Portland Biddeford High School

Packers Clinch Tie for Western Conference Title

Green Bay clinched a tie for the Western Conference lead after a 13-0 win over San Francisco. Billy Wade sparked Los Angeles to a 10-3 upset of Baltimore, while Baltimore dropped to 6-5 with Detroit’s 23-14 victory. Eddie Hornung led the Packers with 165 points, and Johnny U was 182 passing yards short of a single season record.

Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts Packers Vanderbilt Billy Wade Los Angeles Rams Sunat Jade Rams Green Bay San Francisco Colts Detroit Dallas Baltimore Lions Los Angeles Chicago Bears Bears Cleveland New York Giants Giants Washington Redskins Browns Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Aden Colts Johnny Unitas Steve Myhra Wade Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum Unitas NFL Sammy Baugh Hornung 49Ers Earl Morrall John Henry Johnson Steelers Bobby Layne Philadelphia Buddy Dial Bob Khayat Charley Conerly Joe Morrison Associated Press L. F New York St. Louis

Warriors Take Over Lead in Hoop League

Philadelphia Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 102 to 97 in Philadelphia to move into a one game lead in the Eastern Division. Ed Conlin scored 23 points, sparking a second half comeback after Celtics led 27-21, with Bill Russell and Sam Jones scoring 22 and 21 for Boston.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Warriors Boston Celtics Ed Conlin Conlin Celtics Bob Cousy Warriors Bill Russell Sam Jones Boston

Sports Scores From Sunday and Saturday Games

Montreal defeated Detroit 5 to 1 while Toronto beat Chicago 6 to 1. New York and Boston tied 2 all. Saturday results: Montreal 6 Detroit 4. New York 3 Boston 0. Toronto 5 Chicago 2. No games scheduled Monday.

Associated Press Montreal Detroit Toronto Chicago New York Boston

Former Beach Grid Star Named to All Ivy Academic Team

Jeremiah M. Sullivan of Old Orchard Beach Prince ton senior center earns 1960 All Ivy League Academic football honors. Sullivan, economics major and ROTC member, starred in a Tiger eleven that went seven and two and placed second to Yale. He’s noted for three seasons as single wing center after switching from fullback, and is brother of Tiger tailback Jack Sullivan.

Jeremiah M. Sullivan Princeton Old Orchard Beach College Sports Information Directors of America American Peoples Encyclopedia Sullivan Department of Economics Tiger Eleven Yale Jerry John J. Sullivan Camp Comfort Avenue Tiger Jack Silky" Sullivan Hugh Scott

Bowlerettes Maintain Sweep As They Stride To Ten straight

The Bowlerettes despite a season low 1455 at Big 20 lanes sweeped all five points from Big 20 girls in York Cumberland league. Ruth Strickland led with 301 while Norma Doughty topped the losers with 221. In the men’s York Cumberland match the 20th Century Bombers beat Pastime 1590 to 1568 at the same lanes. Nick Gillis 342 and Joe Lachance 331 powered the Bombers while Al Huot 335 and Paul Binette 329 led Pastime.

York-Cumberland Ruth Strickland Norma Doughty Nick Gillis Joe Lachance al Huot Paul Binette R. Murphy R. Strickland M. Edgecomb R. Gillis D.gillis L. Lachance Saucier Huot

Ex Champion And Listen To Face Probers

A former champion and heavyweight contender Sonny Liston are set to testify before Senate prizefight hearings. Investigators seek links to underworld figures tied to Liston, including manager Joseph Pepparone linked to mobsters Frankie Carbo and Frank Palermo. Police note Liston’s 16 St Louis arrests and two major guilty pleas for robberies and assaulting a policeman. The subcommittee hears testimony from St. Louis police officials and special counsel John G. Bonomi.

Washington Sonny Liston Senate Liston St. Louis Joseph Pepparone Allentown Frankie Carbo Frank Blinky Palermo John J. Vitale John G. Bonomi

Eagles Face Tigers In City Hoops Showdown

St Louis high Eagles with two early wins clash with city rival Biddeford High tomorrow night in the first inter city cage duel of the season. Coach George Wells aims to protect a lofty perch as Biddeford seeks to end the rival’s winning streak.

St. Louis High Eagles Biddeford High George Wells Deering Tigers Eagles Sanford Portland Thornton Academy South Portland Kennebunk Scarborough Old Orchard Beach Wells York Traip Cape Elizabeth St. Ignatius Berwick High South Berwick Flint St. Francis College Red Knights University of Maine, Portland Pool Road

McNeeley Logan Clash Sparks Boston Ring War Oilers Meet Chargers in AFL Title Play

Heavyweights Tom McNeeley and George Logan renew their brutal series in Boston Garden with Rocky Marciano as referee. Logan carries Idaho roots and a 16–3–1 record. McNeeley seeks to break two wins and gain top contender status. Also: Houston Oilers host Los Angeles in AFL title showdown after divisional wins, with Blanda and Kemp starring in a high-stakes New Year game.

Boston Tom McNeeley George Logan Boston Garden McNeeley Arlington Wade Logan Boise Idaho Rocky Marciano Mec- Neeley

Biddeford City league announces season opening schedule

The six team Biddeford City basketball league revealed its two round warm up period with games on Mondays and Wednesdays at Biddeford High School. Opening night is Monday December 19 with pairings Prescott Metal Elm Laundry Triple Cola Dutremble Roy and Perreault White Star.

Biddeford City Basketball League Biddeford High School Prescott Metal Elm Laundry Triple Cola Dutremble Roy Perreault White Star

Syracuse Holds Wilt In Check In 132 121 Win Over Warriors

Syracuse Nationals topple the Philadelphia Warriors 132-121 as Wilt Chamberlain is held to 31 points. Dolph Schayes leads with 33, Hal Greer 24, Dick Barnett 19 as Philly carves a half game from first place. Nationals also beat Detroit 117-107. St Louis edges LA 111-108. Philadelphia defeats Boston 192-97.

New York St. Louis Los Angeles Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia Boston Syracuse Maryland Associated Press Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors Big Warrior Syracuse Nationals Nationals Celtics Dolph Schayes Hal Greer Dick Barnett Nats

Pro Football and Baseball Scores And Notes

Weekend NFL results include Green Bay at Los Angeles and Chicago at Detroit. AFL and NBA style notes show team matchups, division clinches, and Saturday games with Los Angeles Denver 41 33 Dallas Boston 0 Houston 31 Buffalo 28 New York 31 Oakland 28. A Denver Oakland Denver Boston Buffalo New York Los Angeles schedule follows with standings and a security note about a witness protection issue.

Houston Oilers Los Angeles Denver Buffalo New York Oakland Dallas Boston George Blanda Green Bay Baltimore San Chicago Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh St. Louis Dellas

City League Tilts Tonight Cancelled

City league practice games at the BHS gym are cancelled tonight not due to the blizzard. A school band rehearsal had the gym booked earlier. Three Wednesday night games remain on schedule at the same site, providing players a chance to sharpen their skills.

Biddeford BHS

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